https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-01-02.pdf 4f1c12f2eafcf07b50d432a9debb869a PDF Text Text Hastings ***• / Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ...a localpaper oftoday! The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 23 — Tuesday, January 2, 1990 C-TEC cable to spend $7 million dollars to upgrade system J-Ad Graphics News Service C-TEC Cable Systems of Michigan, Inc. is planning to spend $7 million to upgrade equipment and improve ser­ vices to the communities it serves in 1990. After reading a letter to the Village Council from C-TEC Vice President and General Manager Michael Singiel, Village President John Hughes said it looks like Nashville’s new cable com­ pany means business. Hughes added that cable reception at his residence has already improved since CTEC bought the Centel Cable Television Company of Michigan in August. C-TEC, which is based in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., holds more than 260 franchises are important to me. I would throughout Michigan. The new cable outfit appreciate any input you may transmits into approximately have — both good and not so 110,000 homes and maintains good — about C-TEC 4,000 miles of cable plant, Cable,” he said. and employs 160 Michigan Singpiel added that this was residents. just one of the “host of ways “C-TEC also provides free to measure the satisfaction of cable television service to my customers.” Others he over 400 schools, municipal mentioned that will be used in agencies and community the future included surveys, organiztions throughout the sales figures and rentention rates. state,” the letter said. “Opening the world of C-TEC does provide a local cable channel to Nashville entertainment, news and in­ free of charge, and a commit­ formation to the residents of tee has been formed to form these communities is as much guidelines for its use. There my responsibility as produc­ are tentative plans to broad­ ing a good bottom line,” he cast Maple Valley Lions told the council in the letter. The new cable company’s sports contests. Singpiel was asking for the plans to upgrade are exten­ council for its “assistance” sive, and Hughes noted that the letter was reassuring in and “input.” “What you think, and why, light of some of the ex­ periences Nashville and other local communities have had with cable outfits, such as the problems Hastings is ex­ periencing with its cable franchise. Singpiel said, “Although we have taken control of the Centel properties for only a few short months, we are preparing to invest over seven million dollars in 1990. This money will be used to replace aging cable plant and equip­ ment, improve picture quali­ ty, provide additional pro­ gramming, extend service to newly developed areas, and to purchase 27 new vehicles. “We will be employing 16 additional people to fill pro­ fessional, as well as entry­ level, positions to improve our response to customers,” he added. However, C-TEC recently announced rate hikes along with the new programming that will be available to some of its communties in 1990. Several other council members also commented on the improvements C-TEC has already made in various areas, such as reception and customer service. In other business Thursday: — The council accepted a $210 bid for the wood from the 19 maple trees that were cut down in the village this year. The high bid came from Lowell Mead, and two other bids were received. Charles Wymer bid $200, and Melvin Bolton bid $105 for the wood. Hughes said the money will go into the street fund because that’s where the money came from that was use to pay Ayles Tree Service of Potterville, which chopped down the trees and trimmed others on village property. — The council passed a motion authorizing Hughes to sign two Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation highway maintenance contracts. — Hughes said that Sidney Green’s probation officer and lawyer have been contacted and that there will be more in­ formation available on the junk ordinance violation case. — Because of scheduling conflicts, the council rescheduled its regular Thurs­ day, Jan. 11, council meeting. The first January council meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. Residents oppose construction of psychiatric prison near Potterville by Mark LaRose StaffWriter POTTERVILLE — The Michigan Department of Cor­ rections wants to build a new psychiatric prison in rural Benton Township on Ver­ montville Highway, but area residents strongly oppose the plan and want to preserve the agricultural integrity of the site and area. The proposed Eaton County site consists of 125 acres of farmland owned by the Michigan Deparment of Transportation. It is approx­ imately two miles west of the City of Potterville and ap­ proximately 10 miles east of the Village ofVermontville on the north side of Vermontville Highway. The MDOC is considering plans to build a maximum security prison to house 400 to 500 criminally insane inmates and possibly another minimum security prison to house an additional 300 to 400 inmates. Although the MDOC has said there are four Ingham County sites also under consideration for the construction of the new psychiatric prison, it has not announced the loca­ tion of those sites. The director of the MDOC or his special assistant, Gregory D. Owens, was ex.pected to announce the site that has been selected by Jan. 1. The results of that MDOC decision were not yet known. Area farmers and residents have already successfully fought the MDOT over the proposed use of the property for the M-69 freeway cor­ ridor, which is under construction on other Eaton County property. And at a meeting at Potter­ ville Elementary School two weeks ago, State Senator John Schwartz, Representative Frank Fitzgerald and hun­ dreds of farmers, residents and concerned citizens voiced their opposition to the MDOC’s proposed use of the site far a psychiatric prison. An aide to Sen. Schwarz, Julie McNamara, said he is opposed to this site, but not to new prisons. She added that not one of the people who spoke at the meeting was in favor of the prison being located at the Benton Township site. Schwarz also sent out 1,300 postcards urging constituents to write or call the governor and the corrections director to express their concern about using that site and their desire to find a “more suitable” one elsewhere in the state. Numerous “No Prison” signs sprouting up and down Vermontville Highway also reflect the views of the residents in the area. Some of the signs are on farms and residential lots in Vermont­ ville Township, which adjoins Benton Township on the east. An opposition group formed to maintain the area’s rural, makeup and agricultural in­ tegrity, the “Concerned Citizens for Farmland Preser­ vation,” is also circulating the following petition in the Ben­ ton Township area that States these reasons for opposing the prison site: “We feel that the possible maximum security psychiatric 400-500 bed hospital and the 300-400 inmate minimum security prison would: “1. Devaluate property values and diminish the resale value of our homes. “2. Inhibit potential growth of new building sites in the Township (thereby) taking away increased tax base. “3. Concern of unknown effects relating to quality and availability of water table and contamination from waste treatment from facility. “4. Cause destruction of prime farmland. “5. Not be easily accessible to state highways. “6. Destroy the quality of rural life in our area. “7. Cause undue financial burden on the State of Michigan when existing cor­ rectional facilities could be updated and reopened.” Tom Auvenshine, whose wife, Linda, is a CCFFP co­ chair, said they have nearly 3,000 signatures on the peti­ tions that will be sent to Governor James Blanchard See Prison page 2 1989 revisited, 12 months in review by Mark LaRose StaffWriter Before any conclusions can be drawn about the kind of year it was in the Maple Valley area, it may be helpful to review some of the highlights: the events, in­ cidents, activities, tragedies, successes and failures that fill­ ed the life ofthe community in the 12 months of 1989- JANUARY Homeowners on Vermontville Hwy. in rural Benton Township don't want a prison in their backyard. Many of them are especially opposed to The Department of Corrections is planning to build a a prison that will house 400-500 bed psysciatric prison, and one of the proposdangerously prisoners. deranged ed sites is ten miles west of Vermontville and 2 miles east of Potterville. The year began on a less than promising and rather unpleasant note with a number of crimes and tragedies. — In the first week, Dennis C. Harwood Jr., ofNashville, was sentenced to seven to 15 years in the shotgun slaying of his friend, Jack Main Jr., also of Nashville. Harwood plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter after it was determined that he aided in Main’s suicide. — On a brighter note, as a result of the school improve­ ment program, the first Good Apple Award was given to a student who returned valuables he had found. In the next two weeks, it was more trouble and tragedy. A Nashville man offered a $500 reward for the arrest of burglars, another Nashville man was charged with possessing a “stun gun,” a bather scared off a burglar in Castleton Township, and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Paisley of Nashville burned. — The Village ofVermont­ ville refused to pay the township fire department bill, and the Village of Nashville questioned the actions of Zon­ ing Board ofAppeals Member Ron Bracy. —- The varsity Lion eagers were still in the hunt for the SMAA title with a 83-73 con­ quest over St. Phillip. — Vandals destroyed trees in front of the high school over the holidays, which pro­ mpted the Board of Education to offer a $100 reward as one of its first actions of the new year. — After a public meeting attended by approximately 40 angry residents demanding ac­ tion, the Village of Nashville removed Bracy from the ZBA because of ‘‘public dissatisfaction with his actions as a representative of that board and for conduct unbecoming a public official.” — Ron Tobias was ap­ pointed to fill the vacancy on the school board created by the resignation of Jerry Brumm, who resigned for business reasons. See 1989, page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 2, 1990 — Page 2 1989 revisited, 12 months of happenings in Maple Valley arrested in the incident later in the year. — The American Legion donated flags for all classrooms in Maple Valley schools. — The Nashville Council applied for a DNR Fisheries grant for two public access sites on the Thomapple River. — The school board discussed hiring the Michigan Association of School Boards Labor Relations Division for contract negotiations with the teachers, administrators and support personnel. Continued from front page — The'*Lfons upset Pennfield 80-72 in a key SMAA ti­ tle quest victory. The last week of January was perhaps a bit brighter. — The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation installed three plaques at the high school honoring its founders, patrons and benefactors. — The annual Senior­ Youth Forum put on by the National Honor Society at the high school was enjoyed by students and area senior citizens. Both groups con­ sidered the summit a produc­ tive success. — Vermontville and Nashville Cub Scouts put on a Genius Kit display and held the annual Pinewood Derby. — The Lions continued their winning ways by defeating the Olivet Eagles, 73-70. — The proposed develop­ ment of a motocross track for Nashville’s Sandyland Park was shot down by the Barry County Planning Commission. — An Amish man was in­ jured in Vermontville after a truck struck the buggy he was driving. A Hastings man was Prison Continued from front page Harvest Festival King Tim Kienutske gets a ribbon from Roxanne Bouchard as Queen Cortney Gardner looks on. “Say, Fred, let’s talk life insurance." The independent agents representing Auto-Owners take the time to tailor the best policy for your needs, not theirs. 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble and to the MDOC. Schwarz and his staff have also put together a question­ naire consisting of 44 ques­ tions, ranging from infrastruc­ ture, economic and en­ vironmental concerns to ques­ tions about the feasibility of using the Benton Township site as opposed to other new sites or of using existing prison sites, such as Jackson and Ionia, for the new prison. There were also questions about the use ofthe prison as a special institute for the study of criminal forensic psychiatry and its relationship to Michigan State University. It also noted that the cities of Charlotte and Potterville “have passed resolutions stating that they will not voluntarily provide water and sewer services to the possible prison site.” The questionnaire was hand delivered to Owen on Dec. 13 and requested answers by Dec. 20. He also asked that the department give serious consideration to them and to other questions and concerns of residents when making its decision on the site ofthe new psychiatric prison. But Schwarz had not receiv­ ed answers to those questions by late last week. Locally, some officials are divided and there are mixed emotions about the issue of a proposed prison site west of Vermontville. Although everyone agrees that the prison would have some effect on the community if the Benton Township site were selected and used, whether that impact would be favorable to the Village of Vermontville seems to be the dividing line. Reflecting the mixed emo­ tions and opposite positions on the issue are the two village Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass ..........9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 Lions’ title hopes January set the tone for the took a fall as they were gunn­ year in Maple Valley? ed down by Bronson, 79-61. FEBRUARY With crime, tragedy and This month also began on a political and civic differences tragic note, and the trend of and upheaval, January cannot civic difficulties and crime be said to have been one ofthe balanced by up-beat and op­ better months in 1989 in the timistic youth and schoolMaple Valley community. related activities and news Indeed, the only bright established in January spots seem to have been continued. associated with the com­ However, warm munity’s kids and the Maple temperatures and the start of Valley Schools, and even the maple syrup season these were marred by van­ brought a bright but brief dalism at the high school. Continued on next page— Did the civic storms of 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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Although the growing and harvesting seaons are well past, "No Prison" signs are popping up on farms and homes in Benton Township, where a proposed psychiatric prison site has made farmers and residents mad — angry. officials running for village president in the Feb. 19 primary election, incumbent Democrat Sue Villanueva and her Democratic challenger, JoeAnn Nehmer, who cur­ rently serves as a trustee. Villanueva is in favor ofus­ ing the Benton Township site for the construction of a new prison because of the jobs and growth she feels it would br­ ing to the area. She also noted that the prison would necessitate the improvement of the village’s major east-west artery, Ver­ montville Highway, which is in poor condition. While Villanueva and others in this economically depressed area believe the CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of 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. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER Sun. School ......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH prison would create employ­ ment and improve the likelihood of residential and commercial development, Nehmer and the opposition do not. “I don’t care for its being in our area, and I really don’t think a prison near Potterville will have much of an economic impact on the Ver­ montville area,” Nehmer said. While the future ofthe Ben­ ton Township site is uncer­ tain, the axiom that “most people want more prisons, but just about no one wants them in their back yard” seems to be holding its ground in rural Eaton County. 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...,10:30 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 2, 1990 — Page 3 Danny Burch of Ft. Wayne, Ind. and Travis Swagler of in the Novelty Shoot. Continued from previous page— reprieve to the community. — Maple Valley High School senior Victor Lee Knickerbocker was killed when the pickup he was crash­ ed in Grand Ledge. — Vermontville refused to enter into a new agreement with the township on the bills for the fire department. — Floyd L. Cousins of Nashville was sentenced to a jail term for possession of marijuana after police con­ fiscated $240,000 worth ofthe crop that had been grown and harvested behind a home he was renting on Hager Road. — The Nashville and Ver­ montville volunteer fire departments extinguished a blaze at the home of the Earl Ryan family with the help of three other departments. But not before the Nashville far­ mhouse was completely ■} destroyed. — Pam Williams was nam­ ed Winter Homecoming Queen, and the Lions got back on the winning track by defeating St. Phillip 79-65. — Eleven Maple Valley High School band members were selected to play in the Michigan Lions Club All-Star Band. — A new foster care home in Vermontville was praised by its residents at mid-month. — The naming of Wayne and Marian Pennock of Nashville as the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival parade grand marshal and honored citizens, the selection of Lachelle Haigh as festival queen, and the start ofthe sap run marked the pleasant spell in the month for the community. — The school board signed a three-year $18,000 contract with the Michigan Association of School Boards to negotiate contracts and perform other labor related duties in the district. — The Lions were knocked out of contention as runners­ up for the SMAA title when they were defeated by Pennfield, 65-63. — Superintendent Carroll Wolff accepted a one-year contract extended by the board and remained at the helm of Maple Valley Schools. — Incumbent Forrest Burd handily defeated challenger Sidney Green, 55-7, in the Nashville primary election. Write-in candidate Chip Smith received five votes for a one-year term and 19 votes for a two-year term. — A second Vermontville volunteer emergency medical technician resigned after alleged harrassment from the ambulance chairman. — MVHS student Brian Smith formed an environmen­ tal awareness group. — Scouting groups in the community continued their ac­ tivities with banquets and awards ceremonies. — Behind the 24 points of forward Shaun Thompson, the Lions ended their regular season and closed out the month of February with a mauling ofthe Bellevue Bron­ cos, 80-62. County “Teen Court” pro­ MARCH March brought more of the gram and sentenced three of their peers, who admitted to same to Maple Valley. — The month began with committing minor infractions the Nashville Girl Scouts ofthe law, such as shoplifting celebrating the 77th year of and disturbing the peace. Probate Judge James L. scouting in America by bowling with their fathers. Other Theophilus praised the activities included family students for their decisions. roller skating and an open Maple Valley maintained an house. unwanted cycle of crime, — Bud and Bea Gillaspie of tragic accidents,, fires, Vermontville continued their political upheaval and civic 3-year old battle with the disturbances in March. But it Michigan Department of also brought the promise of spring and kids and students Public Health over the lincensing of the Ponderosa shining in the classroom, on the field of play and in the Campground. — The Lions lost to Parch­ ment in district tournament play, 68-55. — The Vermontville Cub Scouts were honored at their annual banquet. — Neighbors ofthe propos­ Hickory Corners take aim ed DNR public access sites in Nashville complained to the council. Members ofthe ZBA Thus, the trend established also complained that the coun­ in January of crime, tragedy cil acted improperly by apply­ and civic troubles in the com­ ing for the DNR grant without munity balanced by the good consulting the board of deeds and successes of appeals. — An agreement between children, students and scouts, the Gillaspies and the MDPH continued. The advent of maple syrup to test the water pressure in season and the promise of spr­ the wells at the Ponderosa ing seems to have been the on­ Campground was reached in ly other bright spot in the con­ Eaton County Circuit Court. 157 S. Main Street — Eleven MVHS seniors tinuing forecast of foul Vermontville participated in the Eaton weather for the community. community. Did the ponderous problems and precipitation continue to predominate in April? APRIL — Barry County Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland denied the injunction sought in the Nashville vs. Green junk or­ dinance case. — The Gillaspies con­ ducted their own tests on the well at the Ponderosa Cam­ pground, and the results ap­ peared to meet the conditions outlined in the agreement. But Continued on page 6— Tanning Toning • Hair Phone 726-0330 We wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year and remember We're as convenient as your nearest mailbox Why cut into your busy schedule going to the bank? It's fast and easy to make transactions by mail. Have your social security, government, retirement Bobbie BOBBIE’S Michelle Sandy to Serve You Call in today! Nails • Tanning Nashville 517-852*0940 Hastings 616-945-5553 NAILS • TANS • TONE Introducing another new licensed manicurist nail technician... SANDY CARPENTER “She is wonderful" Specializing in ... NAIL EXTENSIONS • ACRYLICS SILKS • LINENS • FIBERGLASS and other checks directly oeposited into your account. Direct Deposit saves you trips to the bank time and interest. WESUPPORTTHE CHARLOTTE LIBRARY PROJECT We invite the entire community to join us in supporting this worthy cause Sandy takes appointments for Nashville & Hastings Special Savings NAILS $30°s! MANICURE & MASSAGE $O000 Award Winning Celebrating 52 Years of Progress... Nails Nails are our #1 Eaton Federal Every Day BANK Business F.D.I.C. Insured OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Homa Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids • Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 2, 1990 — Page 4 New Year's Day fire left village of Nashville just a buzzing in 1930 "California is the place to be," wrote a former Nashville man who, though fond of the old hometown, did not wish to return there to "shovel snow and coal. Bet­ ter to be in California, where "the sun shines and everything grows," he said. This 1911 scene shows East Colorado Street at Pasadena, the city where the former Nashville resident enjoyed the annual Tournament of Roses. Snow blankets the village in this tranquil circa-1900 scene of Nashville’s Thornapple River millpond, taken from Standpipe Hill in what now is Putnam Park. The 1891 pump house is at right foreground. Removal of snow following the ter­ rific storm of December 1929 proved an expensive operation for the village. It cost approximately $300 to have local men with teams of horses work three days to clear village streets for auto traffic. Nashville was abuzz with word of a tragic New Year’s fire 60 years ago today. A sixcolumn headline on the front page of the Nashville News proclaimed, “Three Men Burned To Death Thursday Morning in Maple Grove.” On the street, there was speculation that foul play may have been involved. Details on this and other stories of the day were found in the News issue of Jan. 2, 1930. New Year’s party ends in tragedy for local men - Three men are dead, and the V.D. Andrews home three miles south and one-halfmile east of Nashville is a mass ofashes as the result ofa fire between the hours of 12 and o’clock Thursday morning, which burned the home to the ground and cremated Mr. Andrews, Elmer Parker and Ed Welcher. While positive identifica­ tion of the bodies has not, as yet, been made, witnesses of the fire and other men who were guests in the Andrews home earlier Wednesday evening, have stated that the torsos found in the ashes are those of the three men men­ tioned. What was left of the bodies of the three men were 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, December 20,1989. 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. Thank You... ...for your patronage in 1989. I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year and look forward to serving you in 1990. Dorothy's Hairstyling brought to the undertaking parlors of C.T. Hess and Son in Nashville Thursday noon. Because the coroner’s jury will not be impaneled until Friday afternoon, in Hastings, no official information has been given out and is not available prior to the time the News goes to press. However, statements by callers at the Andrews home earlier in the evening Wednes­ day, give rise to the beliefthat liquor had been very much in evidence during the “party” and that a prolonged celebra­ tion of New Year’s Day was responsible for the deaths, if not for the fire. Early Wednesday evening the men had appeared at a local market and purchased enough oysters to furnish eats for the party. Searchers for bodies in the ruins ofthe home today found two of the burned bodies in the west side of the house, near outside windows, and the other in the basement near the center of the house. Limbs of the bodies had been burned away and positive identifica­ tion of the men is practically impossible because of the charred condition, Mr. Andrews was a man of perhaps 68 years of age, Parker, being about 50 and Welcher about 45. None of the men has immediate families, except Parker, who has two daughters, Mary and Mabel, who are married and have removed from this vicinity. It could not be learn­ ed where they now reside. SheriffGeorge Leonard and his deputies are making an in­ vestigation into the probable cause ofthe tragedy, but at the time of going to press The News was unable to get a statement from official head­ quarters with reference to it. While the story may not carry with it any significance, rumors and hints of foul play are evident in street gossip, because of the fact that Mr. Andrews possessed a stock of raw furs, which he had been buying during the recent trap­ ping season and was holding them for higher prices. According to the rumor, this stock of furs was stored in the house and bam yesterday (Wednesday) and today none of it was to be found. It was also said that he expected a buyer today who would take all the furs. However, it is not expected that this story has any bearing on Wednesday night’s tragic results. Stolen auto is wrecked near Greene’s Corners Evidence leading to the un­ tangling of the identity of the driver of a Chevrolet sedan, which was overturned Sunday evening at Greene’s comers, seems entirely lacking, as far as latest reports go. However, about 9:30, Charles Ayers rushed out to find an overturned car, motor still running and lights on, nearly in his front yard. Mr. Ayers, upon hearing the com­ motion, ran immediately to the scene to find the car devoid of occupants. A car, driven by young Shoup, came in from the south just then and reported that two cars had been racing south of town, and had passed him only a short distance back. The drivers evidently were unfamiliar with the road, and didn’t know of the sharp turn at Greene’s Comers, and the driver of the Chevrolet sedan was unable to make the turn east. The snow plow, which had been working on M-79, had thrown snow up to one side of the comer, forming a bank. The sedan struck this bank, and after maneuvering about, fell about 25 feet past the comer, with the back of the car wedged tightly up against a telephone pole. Mr. Ayers noticed, when he ran to the wrecked car, that another auto was passing his house, driving very slowly, and it is supposed that occu­ pant or occupants, whichever the case may be, of the sedan were picked up by the second car. Officers were immediately notified, and later Sheriff George Leonard of Hastings appeared. The license plates were found to have been issued to Arthur Mitchell of Battle Creek, and later transferred to Theodore Hill of the same city. This Chevrolet sedan was reported stolen Sunday evening. The car was taken to Depu­ ty SheriffGail Lykins’ bam to remain there until the proper persons came to reclaim it. Aside from the glass being broken from the windows and windshield, and the fenders being somewhat crumpled, the car was but slightly damaged. The car was stolen from in front of a church in Battle Creek while Mr. and Mrs. Hill were inside the church. On Tuesday Mr. Hill came after the car. Lansing aviator stunts his stuff for Nashville friend Nashville residents were treated to a rare exhibition of aeronautical skill last Satur­ day afternoon when Bob O’Dell of Lansing appeared over the village in a series of aerial gymnastics, which lasted for at least 30 minutes. Unable to determine who might be sufficiently in­ terested in Nashville to give such an exhibition, the folks hearabouts enjoyed it just the same. Sunday it was learned that the young man has a lady friend living here and just came over to “do his stuff.” O’Dell, who is only 18 years of age, is said to be the youngest licensed aviator in Michigan. Whether he is the youngest or not, may not matter, but there are several hundred folks in Nashville who will testify that he knows both his plane and ether. When he first came to town he was flying high over the north end. There he started his acrobatics. A few minutes later he managed to locate the residence of his friend in the south part of town and then swooped low, flying below tree-tops part of the time. Safe to say, he made a good impression with the girl friend. Snow removal costs village approximately $300 - The re­ cent show storm proved an ex­ pensive item in the operation of city government. Bills rendered indicate that it cost the village approximately $300 to get the snow hauled off Main Street, and the side streets scraped so that they were made passable. It is unfortunate that this item of expense should be in­ curred, but under the condi­ tions proved necessary and was well worth the money. Streets would have been im­ passable with snow piled as high as cars, had not quick ac­ tion been taken by President Kraft and his officials. Only fourth of township taxes have been paid - With only a few days left before taxpayers will be paying a penalty along with their regular tax money, Township Treasurer Theo Bera states that only one-fourth of the tax money has been paid into the treasury thus far. Approx­ imately $65,000 is due the township and only $18,000 has been paid to date. However, it is expected this amount will be greatly added to during the time between now and Jan. 10, when the penalty goes into effect. Start rehearsal for “All Aboard” to be played here Rehearsals for the Eastern Star play will be started this (Thursday) evening when the cast gathers at the Masonic Temple to read over the parts assigned. The play, sponsored by the O.E.S., will be under the direction of John B. Rogers Producing company of Fostoria, Ohio, one of the oldest and most successful companies staging home talent plays. The Eastern Star show is called “All Aboard” and is a musical comedy of no small proportions. While only preliminary arrangements have been made, it is believed there will be as many as 50 Continued on next page— NOTICE The minutes of the regular meet­ ing of the Nashville Village Council held December 14,1989 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, bet­ ween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 2, 1990 — Page 5 Obituaries Sterling Bahs 'StS JS?*S JS?S. SS* «.; .; *«iiw iw X* EAST LEROY - Sterling Bahs, 84, ofEast Leroy passed away December 25, 1989 at Springbrook Manor of Grand Rapids. Mr. Bahs was bom on May 7,1905inCastletonTownship, the son of John and Emma Bahs. He resided in the Nash­ ville area until 1933, then moving to the Battle Creek area. He was married to Ruth Shaffer on December 25,1926. He was self-employed as a dairy farmer. He was a member of the Evangelical Church, which later became the Evangelical United Brethren Church. He was active in Sunday School, and was a Superintendent. Mr. Bahs is survived by Martha E. Lynn wife, Ruth and three children; Vonda Baurer of Tryon, Nebraska; Wendell Bahs of Alamo, Texas; and Catherine Steeby of Kentwood; nine grandchildren and 11 great­ grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Lilah Bahs; two brothers, Gaylord and Harold and an infant son, Emory. Funeral services were held Friday, December 29, at the Family Altar Chapel, Battle Creek, with Rev. Kyra Jackson and Rev. Don Price officiating. Interment was at the Leroy Congregational Cemetary in Leroy Township. Arrangements were made by the Shaw-Estes Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Ik- Ik- Eugene F. “Pete” Barlow I k- > .1 *> * L 8”1^ J *■« * ®*«Wi!a ®liiffljtiati[ ® taj ta i jp. E WkWiitt * M< it * M ■ «.«•» ’ fetr.fS^Q 3 nnrliesaiiijj i etasbuista i naUaltliBi nuijMffl I — i sritailril i taihitto l Hjjiix®!'-5 |to>W’ak taflta*4tto* i fajkcni^P A Ailk^r ।i lyfcOil,^ i .. fcieffl/"i f (gnnlrtB!^ JkjdWS®® * atpuies #* ***JE 5“< ?J ?fctWJ•t’ss’jJJ VERMONTVILLE Martha E. Lynn, 83 of 240 N. Seminary Street, Vermontville passed away Friday, Decem­ ber 22, 1989 in Charlotte. Mrs. Lynn was bom on April 13, 1906 in Saginaw County, the daughter of Frank and Augusta (Rhode) Henske. She lived in Vermontville the last 17 years, coming from Lansing where she lived for 31 years. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran church, Woodland. . Mrs. Lynn is survived by two daughters, Donna Anderson ofGrand Haven and Midge­ (Lila) Janousek ofVermontvillle; two sons, Daniel Lynn ofDewitt and William Lynn of Vander Cook Lake;;g 17 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Diet­ rich and Hilda Clapp, both of Merrill; a brother Clarence Henske ofHoughton Lake and a special aunt, Anna. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 26 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Wood­ land with Rev. Alan Semler officiating. Burial was at the Laporte Cemetery, Midland County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or Heart and Lung Association. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. BA11LE CREEK - Eugene Gardens Florist in Hastings. F. ‘Tete” Barlow, 74, formerly He was a member of Hastof 1501 S. Jefferson Street, ings American Legion Post, Hastings passed away Sunday, Hastings Moose Lodge #628, December 24, 1989 at the Barry County Sportsman’s Veterans Administration Club, Barry County ConservaMedical Center in Battle tion Club, First Assembly of Creek. God in Bonita Springs, Florida Mr. Barlow was born and attended the Hastings December 2,1915 in Hastings, Assembly of God. the son of Fred and Gertrude Mr. Barlow is survived by (Otis) Barlow. He was raised sons and daughters-in-law, in the Hastings area and Norman and Carol Barlow of attended Hastings schools, Hastings, Nicky and Lori graduating in 1938 from Hast­ Barlow of Caledonia; six ings High School. He was a grandchildren, one greatt Golden Gloves Boxing parti- granddaughter; two brothers, cipant rom 1932 until 1938. Paul and Louis Barlow, both of He was married to Norma R. Hastings. Bass, June 14,1940. He was an Funeral services were held avid outdoorsman and espe­ Wednesday, December 27 at cially enjoyed hunting and the Wren Funeral Home with Russell L. Mix fishing. the Reverend James A. Camp­ NASHVILLE - Russell L. Mr. Barlow was employed bell officiating. Military Mix, 62 of 9825 Maple Grove at Hastings Manufacturing honors were also conducted. Company for 36 years, retiring Burial was at Woodland Road, Nashville passed away Wednesday, December 27, in 1972. He was also co- Memorial Park Cemetery. 1989 at Pennock Hospital, founder/partner in Barlow Hastings. Mr. Mix was bom on Febru­ Irene Myrtle Foote __ ary 25, 1927 in Nashville, the VERMONTVILLE - Irene Alabama; Mrs. Kendall (Pat) son of Kenneth and Vada Myrtle Foote, 83, of 1315 Sayles and Mrs. Leo (Phyllis) (Hummell) Mix. He was raised Shaytown Rd., Vermontville, Trumble, both of Vermontvil­ in Nashville and attended passed away Thursday, le; three sons, Dale Jr. Nashville High, graduating in December 14, 1989, at the (Lorraine), Edwin (Alice), all 1945. He served in the United Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital of Vermontville and Raymond States Army during World of Charlotte. (Mary) of Sierra Vista, Arizo­ War H. He was married to Barbara Mrs. Foote was bom on na; 17 grandchildren; 30 great­ September 5, 1906 in South grandchildren; sister, Bernice Laurie on July 22, 1950 in Dakota, the daughter of Alon­ Anderson of Battle Creek; two Angola, Indiana. He was zo and Alma (Stone) Frank. brothers, Samuel Frank of employed at Oliver CorporaShe was a resident of Kalamo Butte, Montana and Joe tion in Battle Creek for 14 Pardon of Spokane, years and E.W. Bliss for 24 Township since 1946. years. He enjoyed hunting and She was married to Dale K. Washington. Funeral services were held fishing. Foote on July 10,1926 in Lans­ Mr. Mix is survived by his ing. He preceded her in death Monday, December 18, at The in July of 1977. She was Pray Funeral Home in Charlot­ wife, Barbara; one son, employed at Dean’s Market, te with Rev. Arthur Salisbury Terrence of Nashville; one The Charlotte Chair Company, officiating. Interment was at daughter, Catherine Haylock The Vermontville Locker, and the Woodlawn Cemetary in of Bellevue; four grandchildren; his mother, Vada Mix of The Wardwell Insurance Vermontville. Memorial contributions Nashviile; two brothers, Roger Agency. Mrs. Foote is survived by may be made to the Maple Mix of Hastings and Richard three daughters, Mrs. Bill Valley Memorial Scholarship Mix of Kaysville, Utah. He was preceded in death by (Barbara) Hess of Huntsville, Fund. his father, Kenneth and a brother, John. Funeral services were held Look your best Friday, December 29 at the Nashville Baptist Church with at all times Rev. Lester DeGroot officiat­ with a... ing. Burial was at the Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove CARE-FREE STYLE Township. Memorial contributions for the Upcoming Events. may be made to the Hospice The VILLAGE HAIR POR Association or the Cancer Society. 470 East Main Street Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelVermontville Genther Funeral Home, 726-0257 Nashville. — HOURS — 8:30 a.m. .to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Some evenings by appointment Charlotte area recycling effort starts The Charlotte Area Recycl­ a strong partnership with local ing Effort (CARE), held its units of government, com­ first organizational meeting munity groups, businesses and Tuesday, Nov. 28. individuals. Plans were discussed to The first meeting had a develop a recycling center in cross-section of community the Charlotte area. Objectives members, including members discussed at the meeting in­ of the business community cluded a convenient drop-off such as Aseltines and Owens­ site for recyclables,-a process­ Brockway, representatives ing center where materials can from community groups such be stored and prepared for as The Recyclers, represen­ marketing, and availability of tatives from the city of curbside pickup of Charlotte and the Board of recyclables. All of the objec- Commissioners, as well as in­ tives discussed would require terested individuals. Memories of th » past, characters appearing in the production. Most all of the singing and talking parts have been taken and it remains only for the cast to “get busy.” The play will be staged at the Star Theatre Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 15 and 16. from page 4 four times to see this event, and it is beautiful. "Better come to California where the sun shines and where everything grows.” Out in California where roses bloom all the year around - In a letter to The News, in which he sends along a remittance for his subscription for another year, John Offley of Pomona, Calif., makes us feel like go­ ing to California for the rest of our days. Mr. Offley says: “We are glad to get The News and to hear from the old home, but would not like to be back there now to shovel snow and coal. It is very nice out here now. “It is sunshine very near every day, 70 and 75 in the shade. I have been out here nine years and the longer I stay the better I like it. “We spent Christmas at N.E. Trautman’s (another former Nashville resident) at Ontario, calif., and helped to get rid of a 20-pound turkey. It was fine, and it was a beautiful day. “We are planning to go to Pasadena on the first day of January to see the Rose Tour­ nament. We have been there A postcard from Mrs. Ottie Lykins dated Dec. 30 states that their party en route to Florida, arrived at Chevoit, Ohio, the evening before, over dangerous, icy roads. The day on which the card was written was one of sun­ shine and little snow, and Mrs. Lykins expressed relief that they had left most of the snow behind. At the end of the meeting, participants identified tasks that needed to be worked on. A major task will be develop­ ing a proposal for a recycling center in the Charlotte area. Other tasks include resear­ ching possible grant funds and public information and awareness. There is a need for people to serve on the Steering Com­ mittee, help with site im­ provement once a site is established, help with the col­ lection and processing of materials, provide transporta­ tion, help with pubic :nformation and solicit additional support. 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Joe & Marge Andrews .852-0712 Chris Stanton ■ 543-0598 Cindy Doolittle • 726-0605 Dennis Smith • 852-9191 B b Gardner • 726-0331 athleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 2, 1990 — Page 6 1989 revisited, 12 months in review Continued from page 3 they were not accepted by the health department. Later in the month, MDPH engineers performed their own tests on the well, and the results of those tests proved conclusively that the well was substandard according to health department regulations governing water pressure at camp sites. The Gillaspies would not say if the MDPH report would result in the dosing of the popular resort. — The Village ofVermont­ ville rejected a land discon­ nection request from farmer Forrest Gardner, who argued that while he paid taxes on the 80 acres of agricultural land, the land was inaccessible, so he could not receive any public services in return. — The Vermontville Coun­ cil also decided to keep all three of its municipal wells operational after having a new one drilled to replace the fail­ ing North Well. — Upwards of40 residents in Nashville turned out at a public hearing on a proposed noise ordinance and loudly and clearly let the council know that they were opposed without a hitch, and maple syrup producers sold more than 1,000 gallons of the home brew. The perennial economic shot in the arm saw first place in the popular Talent Show go to a vocal trio of Nashville teens consisting of Amy Roscoe, Kim Tutt and Lisa Corkwell, who won $50 for their performance of “This World Is Not My Home.” First place in the junior division went to Korry Van Wagoner, 11, of Byron, whose gymnastic routine earned her $25. — The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters donated $20,000 to the athletic pro­ gram for the new lights at the football field. The boosters also con­ structed dugouts for the girls’ softball field at the high school. — The Fuller PTO spring carnival with the theme of “The Dinosaurs are Back” was a success, netting the organization $2,067. — The Vermontville Boy Scouts were honored in an awards ceremony at which four charter members were recognized for achieving the rank of First Class scout. Two members of Nashville’s Boy Scout troop received honors from scouting’s elite camping and service cadre, the Order ofthe Arrow. Eagle Scout Lee Ossenheimer and assistant Scoutmaster Dave Kuempel were recognized as the Youth Arrowman ofthe Year and the Adult Honor Arrowman ofthe Year, respectively. — One-man anti-drug to the proposed measure, which prompted the council to appoint a citizens committee to come up with a noise con­ trol ordinance acceptable to the people. — After several council members roundly criticized the Nashville ZBA’s proposed amendment to the zoning or­ dinance, the council sent it back for rewriting because of what it called “its ques­ tionable purpose,” which several members thought was an attempt to usurp council powers. — The Nashville VFW donated $100 to the school district to be used as a reward for information on school van­ dalism. Although the donation upped the board’s vandalism reward to $200, no informa­ tion on the vandals who destroyed the trees at the high school has been obtained. — The community also geared up for and held the 49th annual Vermontville Syrup Festival, which pro­ ducers determined was a sweet success despite cool temperatures and threats of storms over the weekend. Nevertheless, the spec­ tacular program went off — NOTICE — The Village of Vermontville is accepting applications until Jan. 13,1990 for election inspectors for the Feb. 19, 1990 Primary Election and the March 12, 1990. General Election. Applications are available at the Village Office. Sharon Stewart Village Clerk Snowstorm of SAVINGS NEUTROGENA S NORWEGIAN FORMULA HANGCREAM 2 0Z. ..<2.66 BODY LOTION BOZ. <1.97 Boston BOSTON CLEANER \cononwng CONDITION HAIRSPRAY 7 0Z. OR MOUSSE 6 0Z. 10Z.0R 40Z. CONDITIONINO SOLUTION. .*9.99 RECONPITIONINS PROPS 10 ML '2.44 2/300 DEXATRIM 4 0Z. 2+5 9 $44 tk Bargain of th* W«*k! 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Martin Dawson and William Lee received the Citation of Merit from. the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. — The Nashville Chamber of Commerce announced they • Comprehensive Major Medical Plans would resurrect the village’s • Short Term Major Medical Plan annual Harvest Festival, which began in 1906 and end­ • Medicare Supplement ed in 1984 because of a lack of participation and funding. Although the downpour of American Community tragedies, civic controversy and crime did not stop com­ Mutual Insurance Company Home Office • Livonia, Michigan pletely, it did abate. More im­ ____________* Founded 1938 • portant, the community’s troubles continued to be For more information contact: countered by the fine efforts of the children and students. 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For a complimentary facial, call for an appointment. 1 Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895' INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, January 2, 1990 — Page 7 Sixth grade winners of the Quiz Bowl awards at Kellogg were Nate Dipert Amanda Greenman and Sara Leep. — The Maple Valley FFA replaced the vandalized trees and installed cement fill pipes Continued from page 6 around them for protection — The DNR also approved MAY against future vandalism. The atmosphere in the com­ Nashville’s application for a — The annual spring band munity continued to improve 50-50 matching grant for the concert at the high school was construction of two public ac ­ with the coming of spring a smash hit in the community. cess sites. weather. — The Little League — Fifth graders from baseball season opened. — Besides Smith’s write-in Kellogg and Maplewood went campaign, two positive results — The Lions girls’ track came of the civic problems to Charlotte and participated team won its first regional Nashville experienced early in in the Young Authors championship. Conference. the year. — Sixteen MVHS seniors — A Maplewood student, received highest honors One was that five people volunteered to fill vacancies Josh Cerny, received an awards at a ceremony that also on the ZBA and Planning award from the state as a featured many other students Commission, and the other finalist for the Tracks Wildlife receiving awards for Arts Award. was that a new group was academic excellence. — The PTO donated en­ formed, the Coalition for the — Bouchard’s Variety cyclopedias to. Kellogg and Store opened on Main Street Betterment of Nashville. Fuller elementary schools. The coalition has sought to in Nashville. — MVHS freshmen par­ improve the village in general But everything didn’t come and to work toward bringing ticipated in the annual “Job up roses for Maple Valley in Talk’’ program that featured May. business and industry to the about a dozen businessmen village. — St. Phillip knocked the One of the first actions of and women from the com­ Lions out of the race for the munity who volunteered to SMAA baseball title with a the group was to volunteer to share their knowledge and ex­ 19-4 shellacking. organize and help with the promotion and management perience with the students. — A Grand Rapids — Community action saved developer cited apathy as the of the Harvest Festival. the WIC authorization for the problem with Nashville, — Additionally, the Sav-Way market in which he said was in danger of Nashville Council let the bid for the Putnam Library addi­ Vermontville. becoming a dying, welfare — The school board ap­ community. But later in the tion to the local construction proved a motion to help pay month the council took a firm, A & C Construction, which entered the low bid of for the new football field positive stance on develop­ lights. $58,224.42. ment in the community and took several steps to help im­ prove the climate for luring business and industry to the village. — A probation show cause hearing was set for Green, who was convicted of violating Nashville’s junk or­ Monday-Thursday 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm; dinance and not compiling Friday 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm with an order to comply with it by April 1. Saturday 12 Noon to 10:00 pm At the hearing, Green was ordered to comply by the end Video • Pool • Snacks • Pop of May or to begin serving a 220 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE 30-day jail sentence starting June 1. — The Vermontville Coun­ cil and the maple syrup association formed a group to probe abuses and in the food and refreshment concessions at the festival. — So winter storms and April showers did bring May flowers to Maple Valley, which experienced a turnaround in a troublesome trend toward disaster. But did the reprieve last? 1989 revisited Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood (far right) talks with the Michigan State Police dog handlers before searching the river for the body of Robert Parsons, which they found two miles downstream on Friday. Parsons' father John, Jr. and his friend Don Blair (left), the father of one of three Nashville boys who survived the tragic raft ride over the dam, look on and wait anxiously for the recovery of the boys' body. The tragedy happened when three MVHS students and Parsons, 15, tried to raft over the Mill Pond dam when the Thomapple River was at flood stage. The rafts capsized, and the local youths made it ashore, but Parsons couldn’t swim and was last seen clinging to a raft that was pinned against the dam by the hydraulic current. With the help of Michigan Co-op Nursery School We now have a few morning and several afternoon openings for second session. Classes resume 1/8/90. Please contact Cathy Lentz at ... 852*9760 Halr stylist for Men, women & children 111 N. Mein, Nashville MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N- MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*1915 or Phone 852- 1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m MEMBERS OF BARRYt EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE REALTOR* JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT................ DON STEINBRECHER........ ........... 852-1784 SANDY LUNDQUIST.... ........... 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS............... TOM McMILLEN................ 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(V-328) ------------- VACANT LAND JUNE MAPLE VALLEY The Mirrors image'7! rniue N-iki.oi.2 iujaae„" Continued on next page— MAPLE LEAF ARCADE Just when things were look­ ing up tragedy struck Maple Valley with a vengeance. — The worst disaster in years in the community and what the Hastings Banner called the seventh biggest story in the county in 1989 was the tragedy at the Mill Pond dam in Nashville. It claimed the life of a Battle Creek youth, Robert Parsons, and sent volunteer fireman and write-in council candidate Chip Smith to the hospital un­ conscious and in critical condition. LOOK YOUR BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR! COMMERCIAL LOT ■ NASHVILLE - S ACRES ■ CONTRACT TERMS!! Blacktop road, edge of town, 3 acres. Land contract terms! (VL-329) THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE With pond and woods, great building sites far walkout basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land con­ tract terms. 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Whether you are contemplating a smaller home or a larger home, getting the family into the “country” or need to move Into town — please let us help you “make your move!” Give us a call H you are thinking of selling or buying — "Spring” is just around the comer!! . �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 2, 1990 — Poge 8 1989 revisited, 12 months in review Continued from page 7 State Police tracking dogs, Parson’s body was found two miles downstream four days later. Smith was injured in an illfated rescue attempt when he and assistant Fire Chief Earl Wilson, who was also injured, braved the torrential flood waters and deadly current and tried to reach the raft in an aluminum boat, which also capsized when it neared the dam. Smith was knocked un­ conscious when the current threw the boat up in the air, and it struck Smith on the head. He sustained additional head injuries when the current slammed him into the cement dam. The only bright spot in this tragedy was the selflessness and courage displayed by Smith and Wilson and the bravery ofarea volunteers and residents whose actions saved Wilson and Smith’s lives. Topping the list of rescuers and lifesavers is Nashville resident and local hero Ross Meehan, who jumped into the flooded river and rescued Smith who was unconscious. Meehan risked his life by div­ ing in at the same spot where Parsons and Smith met their fates and where the Water Rescue Unit said a rescue was impossible. But there were many others whose efforts were instrumen­ tal in saving lives that fateful day. Also deserving of the com­ munity’s appreciation were Ambulance Director Pat Powers, Fire Chief Doug Yarger, BCSD Deputy Tim Rowse, Kim Hansen, Roger Claypool, Bradley Hoffman, Ron Felder, Arden Reid, Dan Kelsey and all of the volunteers, paramedics and amubulance personnel who responded to the call. — A Nashville boy was Maple Valley Concrete's Marshall Magoon scores, and Scotty Spitzer rounds third base. Nashville Hardware's catcher Nick Garza looks on as MVC rallies for 5 runs in the first inning. After reviewing a copy of Nashville's proposed noise control ordinance, disgruntled resident Roger Claypool threw his on the council's table and recommended they return it to the Village Attorney and to ask him for a refund. fulled together with solid im­ provements and achievements in several areas. Once again the students, atheletes and children were the source of most of the good news. But the arson bus fire, which was believed to have allegedly abducted by his father. — Vermontville offered a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and con­ viction of anyone vandalizing village property. — A Maple Valley school bus was destroyed in an arson fire at the Vermontville bus garage. — Sidney Green began ser­ ving a 30-day jail sentence for violation a court order to br­ ing his Main Street property into compliance with Nashville’s junk ordinance. A number of outraged citizens Continued on next page— EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Depend on SALES & SERVICE Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville r T t? Stan Trumble ror r armowners Insurance ij Hastings Mutual 7V1 Insurance Company re need We only silent until you us. CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. 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State Senator Jack Wellborn said he would monitor the village’s enforcement of the ordinance, but an aide said the senator thought Green should comply with the junk or­ dinance and clean up what many residents consider an eyesore. But the community also saw its share of sunshine in June. — The biggest MVHS class ever, 126 seniors, graduated. Nineteen adults were also graduated in the community education program. — The local success story of the decade has probably been the scholarship fund, which awarded $2,200 to high school graduates in 1989. The unique foundation, which gives scholarships to graduates based solely on the interest it earns from memorial donations, was organized in 1987 when it awarded $200. — L. Joseph Rahn, ex­ ecutive director of the Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission, talked to Nashville officials about development opportunities. — Chip Smith regained consciousness and was home from the hospital by the end of the month. But he has been out ofwork since the tragedy. — A blood drive at a local church netted 52 pints. — Hundreds of residents turned out to see the fine work and interesting projects students at area schools work­ ed on in 1989 when the high school hosted the Art and Schoolwork Fair. — Two MVHS alumni brought honor and recognition to the community when they graduated from military academies. Harold Dean Stewart of Nashville graduated from West Point, and Daniel R. Lykins ofNashville graduated from the Air Force Academy. — The Most Valuable Athlete and the Sportsmanship awards were given to Kevin Stewart, Deanna Hagon, Lesley Dipert, Mike Everett and Karris True at the high school. — The FFA renovated the MVHS courtyard. — Ground was broken for the Putnam Public Library children’s wing addition. — Voters renewed the 20.71 mills levied for opera­ tional purposes in the school district and elected school board President Bill Flower and Secretary Ron Tobias and unopposed candidate Larry Filter. — The Vermontville Township Fire Department purchased the “Jaws of Life” with donated funds. — School Superintendent Carroll Wolff announced that the district was in good finan­ cial condition. — Although the month of June started on a tragic note,the community seems to have w 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. 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What did July hold in store? . — The POW—MIA and American flags on the Ver­ montville Vietnam Veterans Monument were stolen. — The school board of­ fered a $1,000 reward for in­ formation leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for burning the school bus. — Vermontville residents formed a citizens group to study crime and juvenile deliquency in the village. Town meetings were held with an Eaton County Sheriff’s Department officer, and com­ mittees were formed to fight crime. — Thomas Paul Bishop, 24, of Nashville was killed in a car accident on Nashville Highway. — Long-time civic leader and village official Gaylord Gray died at the age of 82. — Ten complaint forms from Planning Commission Member Ron Bracy sent to the Nashville council prompted councilman Dave Toman to circulate a petition requesting his removal from that office, too. — However, there was some good weather and tradi­ tional summer fun in July when residents enjoyed county fairs and a Little League baseball tournament. — Construction of a new raquetball club began in Nashville. — Plans for a Downtown Development Authority were considered in Nashville. — A local church youth group helped poor people in South Carolina. — Construction of a new and much-needed storage building for athletic equip­ ment at Fuller was completed. — Local 4-H club and FFA members received awards and sold their animals at the Barry County Free Fair and auction. — July was a warm month Despite rising crime statistics and criminal acts, August provided Maple Valley with many calm and pleasant days and a lot ofgood news. — Crime statistics for the Village of Vermontville in 1989 compiled by ECSD Sgt. Bill Voigt indicated that there was a significant crime pro­ blem — relatively speaking — and cause for concern for community leaders trying to thwart it. But Vermontville wasn’t the only Maple Valley municipality to experience a crime wave. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje reported to the council that “132 complaints were received during the very busy months of July and August.” — A string of burlaries alarmed the entire community. Vermontville Village Hall, Maplewood Elementary School, the high school and Carl’s Supermarket were just the most noticeable of the breaking and enterings. But' several homes were also burglarized. The thieves made off with $300 in cash from the Village Hall and $120 in cash plus beer and cigarettes from Carl’s. Not much was taken in the other burglaries, but there was considerable damage at Maplewood. — Carl’s offered a $250 reward for information in the break-in there. — After receiving a tip, local police arrested three suspects in the Carl’s Super­ market burglary, one of whom was implicated in the Vermontville break-ins. Carl’s paid $300 to the two informants. — The missing Nashville boy was found in Florida after his father was arrested there. — Area 4-Hers received awards at the Eaton County Fair. — Bracy resigned from the Planning Commission, saying he didn’t want to be the target of another witch hunt. — The second annual street dance was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in Vermontville. — MVHS assistant Prin­ cipal, Athletic Director and Vermontville Township PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES • SERVICE REVSICE L • PARTS — We service all brands 543-8332 -———­ appliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... 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Hildebrant, M.D. — Eight Nashville Boy Scouts attended the National Jamboree in Washington, D.C., where they saw Presi­ dent George Bush and moviemaker and Eagle Scout Steven Speilberg. — The local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans ofAmerica replaced the stolen POW—MIA and American flags in Vermontville. — The Athletic Boosters and other volunteers installed the new lights at Fuller Athletic Field. — Nashville adopted a new noise control ordinance, and only one resident objected to it. — Negotiators said they were optimistice that contracts would be signed by the teachers, support personnel and administrators in the district before the start of school. — The MVMSF enjoyed continued growth. — Several members of the varsity football team volun­ tarily refurbished the visitors bleachers at Fuller field. — The teachers sought sup­ port for school finance pro­ posals A and B. — Plans for the fifth annual Muzzleloaders Rendezvous and Shoot and the Harvest Festival were completed. — Bill Rivest was ap­ pointed to replace Ed Samp­ son as athletic director and assistant principal. — Despite earlier op­ timism, the teachers, support personnel and administrators went to work without contracts. — A Nashville man, Ed Lawrence, was honored in Hastings for saving a car acci­ dent victim’s life. — Thus the curtains began to draw to a close on summer. But Maple Valley was still ex­ periencing a mixture of fair and foul weather. SEPTEMBER — The first thing to brighten the^skies was the new lighting at the Fuller Athletic Field, which was ready for opening day. Though the TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equip­ ment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises? Fans. C »W SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperienced, Reliable A Reasonable tOOLSALEs GtHRiL MtRtHMOISt, 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Lions lost, the atmosphere in the community was festive. The opening of school is always an enjoyable time for teachers, students and parents! — The district welcomed nine new teachers to area schools. — Despite the controversy and opposition, the two DNR public access sites on the Thomapple River in Nashville were completed. — A former Nashville cou­ ple, Mr. and Mrs. Heinrick Henningsen were inducted in­ to the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. — The Eaton County Sheriffs Department issued three warrants and made ar­ rests in the rash of breaking and enterings that broke out in the summer. One of the suspects was already in custody in Hastings for other break-ins, including the one at Carl’s Supermarket. — The Michigan State Police Traffic Service Divi­ sion decided to investigate the site of numerous accidents in Nashville. After two accidents occur­ red in a one-week period at the site south of the business district where M-66/M-79 curves sharply to the right and becomes Durkee, where it also continues straight as Main Street, neighbors pro­ mpted the newspaper to re­ quest the probe. The results of that in­ vestigation are not yet known. — Two Nashville teens, Janice and Joe Mater, won top honors at the Michigan State Fair for their sheep. — The little league football season opened. — Riders in the St. Jude’s Bikeathon rode hundreds of miles and earned $1,000 in pledges for the fight against childhood cancer. — The Nashville Girl Scouts started a program with a Hawaiian luau. — The return of the Nashville Harvest Festival and the fifth annual Muzzleloaders Rendezvous and Shoot brought 800 people to the village. Despite cool temperature and some rain, the Chamber of ’ Commerce and event organizers called the simultaneous attractions a success. Next year they plan to hold them in August, and the coun­ cil has approved their request. After a nickel election for candidates 5-8 years old was held at Bouchard’s Variety Store, Cortney Gardner was named the Harvest Festival Queen, and Tim Kienutske was named King. The chamber said the money will be used for next year’s festival, for which plans are already under way. Organizers hope to add more traditional festival activities and contests, such as produce judging and various cooking contests. — The district reached tenContinued on page 10 (HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD 219 S. 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Though the stormy and hot atmosphere in Maple Valley was calmed and cooled in September by favorable ac­ tions and activities, there were a few warm and troublesome days. — A Nashville motorist was injured after he collided with a garbage truck. — Another Nashville man was seriously injured in a farm accident. — After receiving several complaints, the Nashville Council decided to examine an ordinance to prohibit die burning of garbage. — Fuller Principal Nancy Potter retained an attorney to examine any possible residen­ cy requirement changes being considered by the school board, which hired the MASB WET BASEMENT? f 1. nyurwri^ X SYSTEM GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Sarvlng Michigan Since 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Can Toll Free: 1-800-643-4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 to help rewrite the district s policy book, which may be completed soon. — In a show of solidarity, MV teachers and their sup­ porters, including support personnel, students and Eaton County bargaining units, came to the school board meeting wearing buttons that read ‘We Deserve Better.’ — The Lions lost to Byron Center in their second football game on a late touchdown and two-point conversion. — One of the men arrested in the Vermontville break-ins failed to appear in court after posting 10 percent of a $15,000 bond. — September also ended on an upbeat note with the Maple Leaf Grange holding a benefit dinner for another victim of a farm accident and gave the family a check for $1,480. — The Lions finally roared and shredded Bronson 27-0. “Maybe the cool weather woke up the slumbering Maple Valley offense,” the newspaper said. OCTOBER The community experienced more upheaval and tragedy in the fall. — The teachers rejected a contract offer because of salary increase differences, and the board ratified the con­ tract despite the teacher’s vote not to ratify. — An accused Shaftsburg bank robber allegedly ran over hostages in Assyria Township south of Nashville. One woman was killed and another seriously injured. — The Nashville Council stood behind their police sergeant when they heard complaints from two residents. — The Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville was vandalized. — An Allegan man died in a rollover crash east of Nashville. — Mothers expressed con­ cern about the safety of their children because of the park­ ing situation at Kellogg Elementary. — Maple Valley Schools experienced the biggest drop ever in enrollment. — The board adopted an operational budget that an­ ticipated approximately $250,000 in deficit spending. — The MASB appointed Harlow Claggett to replace district negotiator Sue Marcavage shortly after the teachers rejected a tentative agreement. — A winter storm dumped four inches of snow on the Kellogg's 1st Place trophy winners of the Eaton County Math Day Competition area early in the month. were Jenny Mittelstaedt, Sara keep, Matt Mace and Heather Philipp. — Nevertheless, the weather wasn’t all gloomy for for the Vermontville tention of building one or two pliance with the junk or­ the Maple Valley community dinance, as he and his lawyers Township supervisor’s post homes in Nashville. in October. — Auditors noted the had agreed he’d do. vacated by Sampson. — The Maple Valley Lions significant progress Nashville — Two men were injured — The teacher’s union went on to finish third in the honored MV school board officials made on deficit in a car accident when their league with a 6-3 record after vehicle went airborne after members during School Board reduction. winning the last four games. — The board received the leaving the road on M-66 Member Recognition Week. — Angie Bahs was named first draft of the new policy south of Nashville. — A new Daisy Girl Scout Homecoming Queen, and — Deer season opened, and troop was organized in book. Brandon Roscoe was named — A MV graduate was a Charlotte man was broadsid­ Nashville. King. — Fuller students were named homecoming queen at ed by a deer when he was — Vermontville’s new driving east on Vermontville busy with a number of pro­ Olivet College. municipal well was nearly — One ofthe men arrested Highway on opening day. jects, including watching a ready to go on line. in the string of August — A Nashville man was ar­ Monarch butterfly develop. — The MV Marching Band — The MVMSF enjoyed burglaries in Hastings and rested for driving on a recieved a First Division Maple Valley pleaded guilty suspended license after one of continued growth as more “superior” rating in competi­ to the Carl’s Supermarket the 37 accidents that occured donations were made. tion at Dansville. break-in. in Barry County on Nov. 16 — The Barry County — MV senior Cevin Cor­ — Grandparents Day ex­ due to icy road conditions. Chapter of Habitat for nish received national Humanity announced its inhibits and demonstrations — An irate landlord recognition in a scholarship were a success at Maplewood allegedly shot a tenant in a program. Elementary. dispute in Nashville. Business Services — The Nashville Council — The addition at Putnam — The Michigan State approved “no parking” signs LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why Public Library was completed Police decided to investigate a on Washington Street near not call a fully qualified TV with the exception of the “suspicious” fire that Kellogg to help ensure the technician? 517-726-0100. wheelchair ramp. Local destroyed a garage and safety of the children. ROOFING-SIDING- woodworker Elmer Jarvie workshop in Vermontville. — Eight residents applied REMODE LING-NEW made cherry wood paneling — A Nashville foster home CONSTRUCTION give us a for the new vestibule, which is resident was arrested and call - we do it all. 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Phone 517-726-0569. — The Nashville Council marking the advent ofhis 30th Community Notices decided to pursue further legal year at the NBC, a brand new AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St action against Green because Ford pickup. — A MVHS student, Roger. Syrils Church Tuesdays at they felt he wasn’t working to bring his property into com­ 8:00pm. Continued on page 11 DUE TO ILL HEALTH I will not be doing Income tax from now on. Thank You for your Patronage through the years. Marleen Lathrop. COBB For Rent FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with refrigerator and stove, $265 a month. 517-852-9873. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334._______ NEED A NEW OR USED LAWN TRACTOR? Call or stop in at Trowbridge’s 130 S. Main Street, Vermontville. Phone 517-726-0569. Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. 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Similar programs began in Vermontville. — The Nashville Chamber of Commerce sponsored the annual Christmas coloring contest. — Angie Bahs was named to the all-SMAA girls’ basket­ ball team. — Kellogg Elementary held its first-ever student council elections. — The high school library got a new FAX machine from a grant written by a teacher and the librarian. The school board also funded the phone hookup for the FAX machine. — A new academic awards program was approved for the high school. The new pro­ gram will see students who star in the classroom receive recognition and awards similar to those bestowed upon athletes. — The Nashville Methodist Church held an appreciation dinner for Chip Smith, who has been out of work since he was injured in the ill-fated rescue attempt at the dam. — Teachers and students at the elementary schools hosted traditional Thanksgiving feasts. — All of the Maple Valley athletes who made all-league in the SMAA were honored. — Local realtor Homer Winegar was recognized by the state realtor’s association. — Local 4-H club leaders and members were honored at a banquet in Charlotte. — A grief support group was formed in Nashville. — Five Maple Valley cooks received awards from the state food service group. DECEMBER '^'iiiil* «*5 Jkiw’ ff®5 g H* The year came to a close in Maple Valley with the com­ munity preparing for the holidays and the coming new year and decade. It was a time for pulling together, and in small communities it can sometimes seem like a big family working together, whether to right a wrong, solve a problem or to help one another and make the family proud. — Both area chambers planned and sponsored various Christmas activities that were enjoyed and ap­ preciated by many people in the community. — Students in the advanced woodshop class helped Santa Claus by making original wooden toys for area children who might not otherwise get presents. — Eaton Federal Saving Bank in Nashville announced that it would match up to $4,000 in donations to the Putnam Public Library addi­ tion project. Although the construction phase is finished, the interior needs work and furnishings, which the funds will be used to purchase. — Santa Claus visited area kids at the Nashville Village Hall and the Vermontville Fire Bam. — Another group of 19 Maple Valley seniors par­ ticipated in the Teen Court program. — Nine students took part in the (GATE) Gifted and Talented students from Clin­ ton and Eaton intermediate schools. — The annual Christmas concert at the high school was well-attended and enjoyed by all. — Still more MVMSF donations were announced. — The Cub Scouts held a “Turkey Shoot.” — A grant was written for funding for the refurbishing of the historical Vermontville Opera House, and a strategic planning grant was being sought by the council. — Nashville residents’ pur­ chases fulfilled three Christmas wishes for 101 needy area children. In fact, over 310 toys and gifts were given to local children, along with numerous Christmas food baskets in both villages. — Nashville got a new chiropractic doctor. — Good Time Pizza treated the Bike-a-Thon riders to a pizza diner when they held their awards ceremony there. — Students at all the schools put on a wide variety of Christmas plays and pro­ grams for the community. — Seventeen Maple Valley seventh graders visited Thor­ napple Manor and brightened the holidays for area senior citizens. School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Lunch Menu Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 3 Fiesta Stix with cheese, com, bread and butter, mixed fruit. Thursday, Jan. 4 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, fresh fruit. Friday, Jan. 5 Sloppy Joe’s on bun, french fries, pickles, peaches. Monday, Jan. 8 Pizza, com, peanut butter sandwich, pickles, apple sauce. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Hot dog on bun, green beans, cookies, pears. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Wednesday, Jan. 3 Hot dog/bun, (cheese or reg.), french fries, peaches. Thursday, Jan. 4 Fishwich/bun, green beans, fruit choice, cookie. Friday, Jan. 5 French toast/syrup, sausage links, juice, applesauce. Monday, Jan. 8 Tacos/chips, lettuce and cheese, pear, jelly sandwich. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Mini-sub/bun, lettuce/cheese, carrots, cherry crisp. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Coleman Mayor Harvey Gene Robinson presents Nashville President Pro-Tem Ray Hinckley with a pla­ que commemorating Mayor Exchange Day 1989. — Over 2,000 people at­ tended a remarkable perfor­ mance of “The Gospel Accor­ ding to Scrooge” at the Nashville Baptist Church. — The Vermontville Coun­ cil paid a $100 reward to a resident who saw someone run over a tree on Main Street and called authorities. — Petitions were filed for the upcoming primary elec­ tions in both municipalities. — Two local women wrote a history of Kalamo Township. — On the other hand, December brought other tidings, too. — The school board voted not to ratify a contract with the support personnel, despite having reached a tentative agreement. The contract talks with the teachers and support person­ nel were at a standstill, and negotiators have not schedul­ ed any meetings at the bargaining table. The teachers and support personnel met to discuss their common goal of securing ac­ ceptable contracts from the school board. — A Nashville man escaped from his truck just before it burst into flames. — Although the validity of the privately-funded PSC school evaluation report was questioned, as were the criteria and results, and discredited by school adiministrators and officials, Maple Valley Schools receiv­ ed low grades for perfor­ mance and educational value. — The Nashville Council decided to seek a new attorney for the village when Council Members felt he wasn’t mak­ ing himself available to them or taking actions and getting the information in a timely fashion. 1989: EVALUATION Thus, 1989 came to an end in the Maple Valley community.. There are, of course, two ways to perceive andjudge the year of 1989. One can look at it pessimistically or optimistically. The pessimist will look at the numerous crimes, tragedies, accidents, the resulting deaths, injuries and expense to society. One might look at the deaths, the burglaries, the vandalism and the need for the community to post five rewards totalling $2,000 for information on assorted crimes. The pessimist would see homes, buildings and vehicles burning to the ground, trailers exploding and car accident after car accident fraying the fabric of the community. One might see the public scandals, civic differences and controversy; public of­ ficials being removed from of­ fice by angry citizens harrassing an underpaid and over­ worked council. One could perceive a com­ munity at odds when seeing the disagreements and hearing arguments. The pessimist could see the games that local teams lose and remember them. One might see the property depreciating and the businesses closing and mer­ chants leaving town. The pessimist will look at the contract negotiations in the school district and predict the worst. Another person, an op­ timist, will see things dif­ ferently, focusing on the growth resulting from the precipitation. One might see strength and unity coming from disaster and tragedy in a community. Jason Hoefler gets by a Bellevue defender. The optimist will see volunteers risking their lives for their neighbors and asking nothing in return. An optimist will see residents acting selflessly, courageously, heroically. One would see people growing together as a result ofworking out their common problems. One will see people united in their common struggle to overcome all obstacles and to live in peace and harmony. One will see the replanted trees bearing maple syrup someday. The optimist will see the rewards being paid and the police arresting the burglars, thieves and criminals. One will perceive new con­ struction and businesses changing hands in the light of progress; viewing new doc- tors, bakers, storekeepers and restaurateurs as a sign of life and hope for the future. An optimist will not see the poor going without, but will see the community caring for its own in an unprecedented way. Most of all, the optimist will know that a community’s most valuable resource is its children and young people. And in Maple Valley the optimist will recognize a rich community, not having to look far to find a reason to take pride in it. One won’t have to look any further than the nearest school or playground, anyway. It really doesn’t have anything to do with who won or lost . . . Personally, I thought 1989 was a pretty good year in Maple Valley. Few championships gained by Barry County teams in 1989 Middleville’s second straight O-K Blue All-Sports Trophy and a pair of titles each for Hastings, Delton and Maple Valley headline the recently completed 1989 sports year for Barry County teams. In capturing its second allsports trophy, Trojan teams won six titles. The school grabbed its third straight won or shared O-K Blue football championship while the wrestling, volleyball and soft­ ball teams claimed their first ever championships. The Tro- jan tennis team earned its title by breaking a three-way tie for first during the regular season by taking first in the league meet. The foo’ball team earned a tri-championship with God­ win and Byron Center, each with 5-1 marks. The Trojans fell to Godwin 14-6, but stun­ ned Byron Center 20-14 in overtime. The Trojan wrestling team won 20 dual matches and then easily claimed the league meet title while the softball team also approached 20 wins. The The Glen Erin Bagpipe Band thrilled the crowd with their eerie music and smart marching in the parade on Saturday afternoon. tennis team won its seventh O-K Blue title, but first in four years. The Hastings’ girls basket­ ball team won its first Twin Valley title in four years with an outstanding 19-2 mark. The team won its first eight games, suffered a loss to Col­ dwater, and then reeled off eight more wins before losing to Wayland in the districts. The 19 wins tied a school record. Meanwhile, the Saxon wrestlers easily grabbed their second straight league meet by 40'4 points over runnerup Lakeview. Hastings had lost two Twin Valley dual meets during the season and shared the overall championship with the Spartans. Ten Hastings wrestlers placed in the league meet. Maple Valley gained a pair of championships in 1989. The Lion golfteam notched its sixth SMAA title in eight years and finished 8-1 overall. The girls track team easily won its second straight league meet crown by winning 11 events. The other two titles claimed by a Barry County team were by the Delton girls softball team which compiled a 26-2 mark and first place KVA finish, and the girls track team, which defended its league crown by nipping Mat­ tawan 104-103 in a thrilling league meet. The Panthers had three firsts in the meet. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 2, 1990 — Page 12 "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 WINTER HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 6; Sunday 9 to 3 PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH JANUARY 6th, 1990 . y X MEAT DEPT. Quality, Freshness at a price you can afford. 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Heatherwood Farms 16-oz. cottage Cheese Heatherwood Farms 16-oz. sour cream Schooner Breaded Perch Fillets ’3" t’sI 3eq9 E E AD *1f|"fk � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-01-09.pdf 41fd6e0963eac2dc4fe5589fab87b81c PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, Ml. 49058 Hastings F ®u,k Re,. M e. Z SOUTH CHUR™ INGS. MICH 2AM Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ftoday! The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 24 — Tuesday. January 9, 1990 Nashville and area receives new $55,000 ambulance J-Ad Graphics News Service The Nashville, Castleton, Maple Grove Ambulance Department is owner of a spanking new, state-of-the-art ambulance, for which the Fire Board paid $55,000. New Ambulance Coor­ dinator Harry Rollins gave the credit to outgoing Coordinator Pat Powers for getting the modem life-saving vehicle for the department. “Pat was instrumental in getting us this ambulance," Rollins said. “He did all of the legwork and brought the proposal to the Fire Board.” Powers was his typical humble self and refused any credit for getting the am­ bulance for the department. “It’s the taxpayers, the village, the townships and the board that deserve the credit,” he said. “The Fire Board has been putting money aside in the general fund for years,” Powers added. The new First Response ambulance will replace the department’s aging 1977 Dodge van. “We needed a new am­ bulance badly,” Powers acknowledged. “The old Dodge has been getting pretty raggedy.” Having reliable, modem and sound equipment, he said, See Nashville, page 2 Interior to get new lining Water tower to be inspected by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE — Ap­ proving a Water Committee recommendation, the Village Council decided Thursday to have the village’s 64,000-gallon water tower and tank drained, cleaned, scaled, inspected, and to have the interior recoated and sterilized this year. Vermontville’s contract with the Pittsburg Tank & The water tank in Vermontville will be inspected and the interior will get a new lining in 1990. The council decided not to have the exterior painted, which would have costed *3,280.60 additional. Tower Company of Hender­ son, Ky., stated that “the tank must be lined at least on the interior every four years” in order to maintain the warran­ ty, Water Committee Chair­ man Don Martin told the council. He added that the 12-year warranty would be good for another four years if this was done and recommended hav­ ing the interior lined at a cost of $3,000.80. The company also recom­ mended having the exterior painted. But the committee’s recommendation did not in­ elude having the exterior painted, which would have costed the village an addi­ tional $3,328.60. It was five years ago when the exterior of the tank and tower were last painted, DPW Supervisor Tony Wawiemia told the council. The bid also includes a 10 percent discount from the customary price if it’s signed before Jan. 30. The $3,000.80 price in­ cludes rigging, cleaning and scaling the tank interior with power scaling machines, “leaving a clean surface over the entire area of the interior.” After all the dirt, silt and rust is removed, Pittsburg will inspect the interior of the tank “with an authorized represen­ tative of the tank owner” to determine what repairs may need to be made. All repairs are bid separate­ ly and are not included in the $3,000 charge. After the inspection and any repairs and coating are com­ pleted, the company will sterilize the tank interior. The no acid water work grade Dearborn coating- com­ plies with the American Water Works Association specifica­ tions for “inside wax coating.” It has also “passed the Federal Board of Health tests and has been approved by the Federal Food and Drug Ad­ ministration as being tasteless See Water, continued page 2 The Nashville-Castleton-Maple Grove Ambulance Department took delivery of its new $55,000 First Response ambulance on Friday. Ambulance Coordinator Harry Rollins inspects some of the exterior storage space as Scott Schalow of the Michigan First Alert Company looks on. Potterville-area residents relieved Bath selected for psychiatric prison by Mark LaRose StaffWriter POTTERVILLE — Farmers and residents in rural Benton Township and nearby Potterville in Eaton County breathed a sigh of relief last Tuesday when the Michigan Department of Corrections announced it will build a 400-500 bed psychiatric hospital in Bath Township in Clinton County. Victory may be claimed by citizens active in the opposi­ tion effort and the “Concern­ ed Citizens for the Preserva­ tion of Farmland,” which fought the MDOC in a battle to preserve the integrity of farmland in Benton Township, where the correc­ tions department had also pro­ posed to build the prison. The proposed Benton site consisted of 125 acres of “prime” farmland owned by the Department of Correc­ tions. It is approximately two miles west of Potterville and 10 miles east of Vermontville on the north side of Vermont­ ville Highway. Bath and Benton Township were two of five proposed sites in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties the MDOC was considering for the loca­ tion of the new psychiatric prison it wants to build to replace the aging Riverside Correctional Facility in Ionia. “We’re pleased that they realized the value of the farmland in Benton Township and of the rural environment of which the proposed site is a part,” said resident and CCFFP co-chair Linda Auvershine when she learned the site had not been selected. But Auvershine also said she sympathized with Bath Township residents. She said she disagrees with the MDOC’s site selection pro­ cess and thinks Senate Bill 16, which now is “resting quiet­ ly” in a State House of Representatives committee, should be passed. In February, the State Senate unanimously approved Bill 16, which would give local residents the opportunity to. have some say in the prison-site selection process. The CCFFP was active in the fight to stop the MDOC See Bath, page 3 Farmers in Benton Twp. in Eaton County won another battle in their efforts to preserve the agricultural integrity of the land and the rural environ­ ment or the area last week when the corrections department decided it would build the new psychiatric prison in Bath Twp. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, jisnuary 9, 1990 Page 2 Nashville gets ambulance Continued from front page------------------------------- is of paramount importance to the squad, which also got a new state-of-the-art defibrillator last year after receiving numerous, generous donations from people throughout the community. Powers noted that the new ambulance is a big step up for the department because it is not just a replacement; it’s the top-of-the-line in ambulances and will allow the squad to uprgrade its service. The board purchased the First Response ambulance from the First Response Com­ pany of Fenwick. The outfit, which also builds rescue vehicles, is the only am­ bulance manufacturer in the state. “The key thing about the new one is its size; it’s much bigger," said Powers, who added that it has approximate­ ly 140 cubic feet of space inside. “It’s a Type III module not a van. It has a square box,” Powers said. The vans have less than 100 cubic feet of space. First Response ovner Ron Schalow said the Ford Econoline 350 has an all­ aluminum module. Other new features include additional compartments and storage space, places for the monitor and the defibrillator. “This one has external as well as internal storage space,” Powers said. “It also has a special lighting package and a lock box for medicine. ” Powers pointed out that the Nashville departrnent is THURSDAY ONLY Hair Cut... $4.00 Cut and Shampoo ... $5.00 Cut & Shampoo and Dry ... $6.00 "The Mirrors image" U.IJ6 wiuoke iujaa6„ Hair stylist for Men, women & Children HOURS: 111 N. Main, Naehville 852-9192 9 a.m. to 7 p.m Michigan First Response owner Don Schalow of Fen­ wick shows off some of the features in the cab of Nashville's new ambulance. classified as Limited Advanc­ ed Life Support. He said the only thing it cannot do is ad­ minister drugs. But the lock box and other equipment on Special discounts for safe drivers 45 and over are available from your Auto-Owners agent. "1 1 1 \y4uto-Owners Insurance Hjmg Qr 7kt,'NoPrt)6&infiop6l~ Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble the new truck make it easier to be classified ALS. All that’s needed is for local personnel to upgrade their qualifications to administer medicines. The 1990 First Response also has a third seat for the at­ tendants and a center or side mount cot with quick ch^jge capability. Schalow and Powers ex­ plained that in serious trauma cases it could allow a paramedic, an emergency medical technician and a third attendant to actually work on the patient at the same time. “One person could be star­ ting an IV or something, and the others could be giving CPR or performing whatever other lifesaving measures that the patient required,” Schalow said. “With the additional space and the center cot, we can do more because we won’t be crawling over equipment and each other,” Powers said. However, the new am­ bulance will not be in service for a couple of weeks because radios and equipment need to be installed, and the new let­ tering has to be put on the truck, he added. But the new ambulance pro­ mises to be a useful tool. “We think the new am­ bulance will be very helpful in the fight to save lives,” Powers said. Area Church Schedules 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 09625735 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............... 66:45 p.m. Praver Meeting....... 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS 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 C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville New Ambulance Coordinator Harry Rollins looks over the interior of the new state-of-the-art am­ bulance. Scott Schalow, a First Alert electrical troublshooter, fells him about some of the unique options. Water tower gets lining Continued from front page and nonpoisonous, will ex­ pand and contract with heat and cold, will not chip, crack, or peel, and will resist elec­ trolysis, alkaline, iron and other minerals that are in the water.” Water can also be replaced in the tank immediately after the coating is applied. In other business Thursday: — The council passed a motion amending the water fund budget by adding an ad­ ditional $5,000 that has been received for operating ex­ penses for the rest ofthe fiscal year. The action raised the amount budgeted to $44,125 from $39,125 and leaves a total of $6,533.60 for operations. — The Budget Committee submitted the following third quarter totals: General Fund Budget: $133,708 Disbursements: $78,778.58 Balance: $54,929.42 Water Fund Budget: $39,125 (amended to $44,125) Disbursements: 37,591.40 Balance: $1,533.60 ($6,533.60) 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 Worshi 7 p.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN WET BASEMENT? nywOfl® SYSTEM 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. n GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Strvlng Michigan Since 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call Toll Free: 1-800 643 4232 In Grand Rapid): 243-7670 MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ___10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER Sun. School........ 9:45 a.m. A M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... ..7 p.m. Wed. Service...... ..7 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sewer Fund Budget: $55,735 Disbursements: $24,149.85 Balance: $31,585.15 Major Streets Fund Budget: $27,000 Disbursements: $7,534.70 Balance: $19,465.30 Local Streets Fund Budget: $31,350 Disbursements: $23,648.39 Balance: $7,701.61 — The council approved the DPW Supervisor’s recom­ mendation to purchase, through the state purchasing agreement, two tires for two village vehicles, the backhoe and dump truck, for a total of four tires, at a cost of not more than $400. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 9, 1990 — Page 3 Student sought to work as page in legislature J-Ad Graphics News Service The Michigan state senator from the 20th district, John Schwarz, will have the oppor­ tunity to appoint a page this month to work in the Michigan legislature, said his staff director, Field Riechardt. Sen. Schwarz is seeking a student to fill the appointment. “The successful candidate will be a resident of Eaton County and a full-time student who can work at the capitol from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday,” Riechardt said. Riechardt added that the senator is looking for a stu­ dent interested in die function­ ing ofthe legislative branch of American government. “This is an excellent oppor- tunity for a young person who would like to learn about the governmental process and about the capitol first hand,” Riechardt added. Wages start at $4.50 per hour. But Riechardt said pages get regular increases and that it can become a good paying position. Of course, the position can also open a lot of important doors to the successful Bath site selected for new prison , Reeds to celebrate 50th anniversary The children of Gary and Nina Reed of 381 East Main, Vermontville, are inviting friends and relatives to the celebration of their parents' 50th anniversary at the Vermontville United Methodist Church Sunday, Jan. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. All friends and neighbors are welcome. No gifts, please. Vermontville Girl Scouts have many holiday activities Mi# * -Htcafni^ inMipia® I KldltH | ! 3- taisssita; Sri wimln fe nJinifnrt 1125 farKUiasof mi Bl The Vermontville Girl Scout Troops enjoyed the last few weeks of 1989, as they engaged in many projects con­ nected with the holidays. The Daisy troop, two Brownie troops and the Junior troop all made presents for their parents and learned some carols. Daisy Troop No. 110 also learned games and made chocolates for Christmas. The leaders are Sharon and Gene Rothenburg. Brownie Troop No. 62, led by Marcie Racine and Dottie McDougal, made paper chains and decorated the com­ munity Christmas tree at the Fire Bam. Brownie Troop No. 153, led by Kay Setchfield and Elizabeth Rathbun, made Christmas ornaments and caroled at the Bennett Adult Foster Care Home. They con­ tinued working on badges and the seven steps to bridging to prepare them to be Junior Scouts. They also attended the “Silly Songs” workshop. Junior Troop No. 636, led by Dawn Balcom and Cindy Krolik, also attended the song workshop, worked on the Visual Arts badge, attended the “Movie Surprise” in Lan­ sing, and enjoyed an over­ night at the First Congrega­ tional Church parsonage. The Cadette and Senior troops, led by Jeri Baker and Kathy Othmer, helped host the “Movie Surprise,” which was a District No. 14 event; had a shopping day; and did decorating and visiting at the nursing home in Charlotte. All the troops are looking forward to the challenging and interesting events projected for the new year, combining learning, fun and service on their way to becoming firstclass scouts and citizens. Jr. Farmers 4-H Club meets Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club will meet Monday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Maplewood gym. For more information, call 726-1432. The Maplewood PTO would like to thank the following for working at the Santa’s Secret Shop, your work is greatly appreciated. Richard Baker Dawn Conklin Dottie McDougal Doreen Root Lynn Goris Sharon Rothenberg Cindy Grant Cinder Clouse Diane Bowers Shirley Harmon Charlie Wawiernia Kathy Jarvie Trisha Nisse Sally Martin Geri Mater If we have forgotten anyone please let us know. from building the prison in Benton Township. The opposition group met with Corrections Department officials and other citizens. It won the support, cooperation and assistance of local and state officials, including State Senator John Schwarz and State Representative Frank Fitzgerald, who played leading roles in the fight to keep the prison out of their district. Among other efforts, the CCFFP also circulated peti­ tions outlining the reasons why it opposed building the prison in Benton Township. Auvershine said she believ­ ed her grass roots group had an effect and played a role in the MDOC’s decision. Field Riechardt, staff direc- tor for Sen. Schwarz, agreed. He also praised the group members and the local of­ ficials and residents for the way they dealt with the ex­ plosive issue. ‘‘They handled it magnificently and calmly,” Riechardt said. “They didn’t get bogged down in emo­ tionalism. They were polite, organized and aggressive.” Schwartz, a Republican senator from the 20th District, opposed the Benton Township site, but said he supports the state’s effort to build new prisons. Thus, Schwarz and his staff were on the point in the recent battle with the MDOC. They sent out 1,300 postcards to constituents urg­ ing them to contact the gover- Eligible households can get fuel assistance Capital Area Community Services Inc. is accepting ap­ plications for a program designed to help low-income families with their winter fuel bills. The Targeted Fuel Assistance program will pro­ vide up to $200 in fuel assistance payments for eligi­ ble clients. Two different kinds of payments are available. To meet standard eligibility requirements, households must be no more than 125 percent above the poverty guidelines and their heating bills must be at least 10 per­ cent of income. Renters with heat included in their rent who have rent costs exceeding 60 percent of their income also are eligibile under the stan­ dard requirements. The other program involves households with income equal to or less than 85 percent of the poverty level. Those eligi­ ble in this category can receive up to $200. Income verification must be produced by providing copies of paychecks or pay stubs, written statements from employers indicating wages paid during the determination period, Social Security or Veteran’s Administration Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank the people who remembered our mother and grandmother, Martha E. Lynn. We appreciate your kindness. The family of Doug and Lila Janousek THANK YOU The family of Irene Foote would like to thank the friends & neighbors in Vermontville for their thoughfulness at the time of our mothers passing. A contirbution will be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund in her memory. Thank You again The Irene Foote Family benefits, unemployment com­ pensation benefits, W-2 statements and tax forms, self declaration of the applicant (only as a last resort), or if self-employed, accounting or other business records show­ ing net income. To apply for TFA or for more information about poverty level guidelines, call the Eaton County Senior Citizen office (543-6075) if older than 60, or the Eaton County Action Center (543-5465). Both offices are located in 100 W. Lawrence, the old courthouse, Charlotte. applicant. High school and college students are equally welcome to apply, though it may be dif­ ficult to work the afternoon hours into a high school stu­ dent’s schedule. Interested parties should call the senator's office at (517) 373-3447. All applications must be in by Jan. 12. Continued from front page nor and corrections director to express their positions on the proposed prison. Schwarz also sent the MDOC a questionnaire with 44 questions on subjects rang­ ing from infrastructure, economic and environmental concerns to the feasibility of using the Benton Township site, as opposed to other new and existing prison sites, such as Ionia and Jackson. Riechardt said that while Schwarz was happy that the site the MDOC selected wasn’t in Eaton County, he still shared many concerns of the Bath area residents who oppose building the prison in a rural area. “The senator believes there is a need for this prison, but it should be located somewhere more appropriate than in a rural area,” Riechardt said. “Although the Bath Township site is also a rural area, it’s not as rural as the Benton Township location because the Bath site is within the Greater Lansing Metropolitan area Riechardt added. Nevertheless, the senator said he doesn’t feel the Cor­ rections Department selected the best possible site, and Riechardt cited a Management and Budget Committee report that concluded that it would be feasible and less expensive to build the prison at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility or recondition the psychiatric hospital in Ypsilanti. “Much ofthe infrastructure is already extant at those sites, and those communities have people with the qualifications and skills to fill the jobs the prison would create,’’ Riechardt said. Schwarz will no longer be on the point in the prison loca­ tion battle, but will continue to monitor the situation because the problems with the Bath site could alter things or even reverse the circumstances, Riechardt added. Auvershine also said the CCFFP would remain active and offer assistance or infor­ mation to the Bath community if they wanted it. Auxiliary 8260 vfw Post NO PENNY SUPPER FOR JANUARY For more than 65 years, our family and staff have served you.. .the families of Eaton County. We are devoted to helping you through one of the most traumatic time of your life. By calling on us you can be assured of peace of mind that your requests will be carried out with dignity and compassion. When you choose to contact us, you can rely on Pray Funeral Home, family serving families since 1923. i I FEATURING Trust w: PRE-ARRANGEMENTS Pray funeral J-tome, Jnc. 401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI (517) 543-2950 f �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 9, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... Local industrialist s death topped news of 65 years ago built the Buxton block at Main and Washington streets, where for a time he carried on quite an extensive manufacturing business, principally in wool boot machinery and in vertical steam engines. This shop he maintained in a smaller way until his death, doing some work there but a few days before his last illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Buxton, who were among the very earliest of Nashville’s settlers, and The Buxton home on North State Street at Reed was who lived until their death on built in 1892, and today looks much as it does in this the Buxton homestead, in the February 1905 photo taken by Alfred's son, Gail. Both west part of the village. of Buxton's sons died young; he was also preceded in When a young man, he death more than 30 years by his wife, the former married Miss Miranda R. Miranda Austin. Buxton was the oldest businessman Austin, who passed away in in Nashville at the time of his passing. Early in his life 1894. Two sons were bom to he had earned a reputation in Nashville and vicinity them, Asa, who died in infan­ for his outstanding mechanical ability and the cy (note: Asa died in 1886 at excellence of his work. He died on the last day of age 8), and Gail, who grew to 1924. manhood here and married Miss Margery Brady. He passed away a year and a half culminating finally in the Nashville people accompanied later, since which time his tragic death of Mrs. Viola the remains, which were taken widow has made a faithful Barry, mother of Mrs. Knoll. to Woodland after a brief daughter for her father-in-law Mrs. Barry had come to the prayer service at the Knoll and has kept his home for him Knoll home from her home in home here. ******* the past 12 years. Woodland Township to help During the funeral services, look after the Knoll home and Two Nashville boys make which were conducted by the prepare it for the return ofher college band - East Lansing, Rev. Albert Ostroth, the daughter from the hospital at Jan. 5 - N. C. (Nelson) and S. pastor remarked that he and Hastings. R. (Shirley) Brumm of Mr. Buxton were children Some time during Sunday Nashville are two of the suc­ together, young people night she had occasion to get cessful aspirants this year for together and old people up, Mr. Knoll recalling that a place on the famous together, and as Mr. Buxton he heard her moving about the Michigan Agricultural Col­ was bom May 28, 1843, he house. However, hearing lege military band. The had exceeded the allotted age nothing unusual he dropped Brumms are freshmen in the ofman by 11 years, being past offto sleep again. In the mor­ agriculture and science divi­ 81 years of age at the time of ning, when he arose, he found sion, respectively, at M.A.C. his demise. the cellar door open and upon (now M.S.U.). Mr. Buxton is survived by investigation found Mrs. Competition for places on the daughter-in-law, two Barry dead on the cellar floor the band is very keen and as a brothers, Darius and Willard, at the foot of the stairs. She result the band director, Prof. and three sisters, Mrs. Olive had evidently intended return­ A. J. Clark, has plenty of Bivens, Mrs. Julia Marshall ing to her bedroom, but had material from which to and Mrs. Mary Gilmore of opened the cellar door, im­ choose. The band is made up Detroit, besides a large mediately beside the bedroom 65 pieces and is regarded by number of other relatives and door, by mistake and had many as the finest college friends. fallen. military band in the nation. ******* Dr. C. K. Brown was sum­ Usually the band makes at Aged woman killed in fall moned at once and found that least one trip a year. This fall down cellar - Mrs. Albert life had been extinct for they played at Evanston, Hl., Barry Found Dead Monday several hours, an examination when the Michigan Aggie Morning in Cellar at the Ver­ disclosing that the skull had football team traded punches don Knoll Home Sorrow been fractured. There was no with the Northwest University came in overwhelming evidence ofany struggle and it eleven. In addition to this amount to the home ofVerdon is thought that death was in­ game, they play at all the Knoll during the past week, stantaneous or that she was more important home games beginning with the sudden il­ rendered unconscious and and make a number of public lness of Mrs. Knoll from ap­ passed away before regaining appearances in and near pendicitis, an operation at consciousness. The Lansing. ******* Pennock Hospital, and authorities decided that no in­ quest was necessary. Side-swiped by a Ford Mrs. Knoll was brought George C. Deane drove to home from Pennock Hospital Ithaca Sunday to take Mrs. Monday evening, ill and weak Leia Roe back to her school, from the result of her illness and came back with one side and operation, and almost of his Willys-Knight missing, completely overcome by the or so badly trimmed up that it tragic death of her mother. might as well have been miss­ Mrs. Barry was 67 years of ing. On the way up he met a The place to go for ... age, but an active woman and Ford in the highway. He dearly loved in the swung over until his left neighborhood where she had wheels were in the rut, and so lived since girlhood and by did the other fellow, but when FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY everyone who knew her. She they got within speaking was a widow, her husband distance, neither of them having passed away several could swing any farther and years ago. neither could they stop on the The funeral was held icy roads, so they just natural­ yesterday afternoon at the ly took a wallup at each other. Kilpatrick Church in The Ford was shunted out Woodland, in which of the road, winding up neighborhood the Barry home against the roadside fence, but is located. A number of the big W-K didn’t escape The passing of a noted local industrialist topped the news in Nashville 65 years ago this week. At his death, Alfred C. Buxton was considered the village's oldest businessman. For details on this and other stories ofthe day, let's look at The Nashville News issue of Jan. 8, 1925. ******* Alfred C. Buxton goes to last rest - Pioneer Resident and Prosperous Machinist Succumbed to Pneumonia Just at evening on the last day of 1924 the grim reaper sum­ moned Alfred C. Buxton,, one ofNashville’s oldest residents and most prosperous businessmen, who succumbed to a severe attack of pleuro­ pneumonia, after an illness of but a few days. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence and the remains were placed in a crypt in the mausoleum at Lakeview Cemetery. Mr. Buxton was the oldest businessman in Nashville at the time of his demise. He established himself in business in a gun shop 64 years ago, on the site were the Nashville creamery is now located. At that time, nearly all guns were handmade and Mr. Bux­ ton soon gained a fine reputa­ tion for the excellence of the hunting implements he made. He loved his work and every piece he worked on was a matter of pride to him, his soul as well as his skill enter­ ing into the finished work. Such were the pioneer ar­ tisans. Even before he started in business for himself, he worked in Nashville and the surrounding country, his ex­ ceptional mechanical ability being called upon at saw and grist mills and the other mechanical enterprises of the pioneer community. He helped to saw out the lumber for the first store building built in Nashville, it being a part of the residence now oc­ cupied by the Dave Kunz family, at the north end of Main Street, opposite the grist mill. His gun shop business in­ creasing, he gradually added more machinery and in 1880 Diana’s Place Professional Styling At Alfred Buxton's machine shop "he carried on an extensive manufacturing business, principally in wool boot machinery and in vertical steam engines. Buxton’s first headquarters were located near the old railroad depot, but in 1880 he built the Buxton Block. This early scene shows his shop in that building, which still stands on Main Street at Washington and now houses Nashville Hardware. In addition to manufac­ turing , Buxton also was a general machinist, doing circula saw work, gumming and hammering. Guncircular Gun­ making was his first specialty in Nashville. unscathed, by any means, although it was still able to travel. The left front wheel was relieved of a few spokes, the left headlight put out of commission and the running board and fenders crumped up. Fortunately, no one was injured and after talking the matter over, both parties agreed each should stand his own damage and they parted friends. ******* Local News - Clark Tit­ marsh, manager of the local A. & P. store, was piling mer­ chandise on a shelf Tuesday, when the stepladder slipped and he took a bad tumble. He landed with his entire weight on his left arm, cracking one of the bones in the forearm. Clark is still on the job, but carries his arm in a sling. *** John N. Kahn has been in Detroit for several days and reports the booking of some exceptional pictures for the Star Theatre during the com­ ing year. *** N. J. Johnson and family entertained for New Year’s Day Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson of Hastings, Lee, Lauren and Ferd Johnson and their families of Middleville and Miss Gladys French of Scott­ ville. N. J. says they took six of the best chickens right out of his flock, but that there are more there whenever they want to come again. Those who ate New Year’s dinner at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mix’s were Jacob Miller of Petoskey, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Miller of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Hicks and daughter Dorothy, and Clift Kleinhans. After dinner they were entertained by looking at the old family album, discuss­ ing the new styles ofdress and those of long ago, as they saw them in the album. *** Depu­ ty Sheriff F. D. Green has been reappointed by Sheriff Parker. The reappointment will be universally approved in Nashville and vicinity, where Mr. Green’s work meets with general approval. *** W. A. Quick has resigned his position as undersheriff and is again a regular denizen of Nashville. He has not yet fully decided what business he will take up, but says he won’t be idle long. Sheriff Parker has not as yet appointed his successor. *** O. G. Munroe has installed a new radio in his home, purchased of R. H. Olin. *** Martin Graham and family are enjoying a new piano. *** Chauncey Hicks and family received a box of fine oranges from his brother, Ed Hicks, who is now living in Florida. *** The young people from the Baptist Sun­ day school enjoyed a pleasant social time at the parsonage last Friday evening. *** The Bethany Class of the Evangelical Church will be held Friday afternoon at the home ofMrs. Ed Schantz, and all are expected to be present. *** The L.A.S. of the Maple Grove M.E. Church will hold a bake sale at the millinary store of Mrs. M. E. Larkin, Saturday, Jan. 10. Those hav­ ing dishes will please leave them there. *** The editor of The News is interested in securing, for a friend, a copy of Sanders’ Fourth or Fifth Reader, such as was used in schools in this section along about 1865 and 1870. The book referred to is one con­ taining “Time’s Soliloquy.” A reasonable sum would will­ ingly be paid for the book. Len W. Feighner. *** Watch out! Smashing reductions in Willys-Knight and Overland prices. Now is the time to place your order for that new car. Look for my announce­ ment in next week’s News. R. H. Olin - Advt. NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Formerly Bonnie and Clydes Featuring ... Family Meals Served in Granina Sized Portions Children’s Meals Age 10 and Under Only ... $150 OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 202 North Main Nashville, Michigan �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, January 9, 1990 — Page 5 Obituaries Pearl Haywood _ Florence Irene Cheat Silw Q«S jSlJX , k< <"«4«t •{{SJ tSSJ {f’t »i5,'S BELLEVUE Florence Irene Cheal, 80 of Bellevue passed away, Friday, Decem­ ber 29, 1989. She was married to Clifford Trowbridge on May 25, 1928. He preceded her in death in 1976. She then married Archie Cheal on November 16, 1978 in Sunfield. Mrs. Cheal is survived by four sons and daughters-inlaw, Vernon and Mary Trow­ bridge, Bud and Sue Trow­ bridge, all of Vermontville, Pastor Richard and Jeanette Trowbridge of Arkansas and Ben Trowbridge; three daught­ ers and sons-in-law, Lois and Jim Lighter of Vermontville, Joyce and Arthur Jankens of Essexville and Donna and Lee Brown of St. Joesph; one step daughter, Violet Theal of Pennsylvania; two step sons, James Cheat of Arizona and David Cheal of Washington; 27 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren and one sister­ in-law, Alice Neff of Charlotte. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rita Shupe in 1976 and a grand­ daughter, Jo Ellen Shupe in 1987. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 2 at the Rosier Funeral Home MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield with Rev. Gordon F. Binns of Church of the Brethren offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. Hale M. Herbstreith tew tew, , >>#?■» [#H?■,» fIItotot J.**11 'J®.11*1 W W' W 5® MhiiktaJ llffl|n tystanpi^ ■Pul a® batilUiU ■Mm Wtoiimiu nd In taiWHatl It. ml fa0l(|M 01 of a nf (WlthWM Itt i Mini i tufa k ad sutofHn.M. LUtd ft Mij.lnlO.taif Kk ait te »i [fast te tdiffi tatat,'"lW jjatn IkUffii*®1 j t# di'Eiitu® riar’i ibn b. ml tuan'T*1*’. HASTINGS - Hale M. Herbstreith, 81 of 7455 S. Broadway, Hastings passed awa Monday, Monda January Januar 1,1990 11990 away at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Herbstreith was bom December 14,1908 in Galeon, Ohio, the son of August and Vesta (Pritchard) Herbstreith. His family came to the Pritchardville area of Barry County when he was a child and he attended the Weeks School. He was married to Anna P. Hiher, June 10, 1927 in Gale­ na, Illinois. His employment included: milk hauler in Barry County for several years, 19 years at Oliver Equipment Company in Battle Creek and six years at Edison-McGraw Company in Albion. He retired in 1970. He was a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church. Mr. Herbstreith is survived by wife, Anna; five sons, Hany Herbstreith of Battle Creek, Leon (Sonny) Herbstreith of Durango, Iowa, Richard Herbstreith of Delton, Robert Herbstreith of Lake Odessa and Jack Herbstreith of Hastings; four daughters, Marie Henge ofDubuque, Iowa, Mrs. John (Dorothy) Service, Mrs. Bill (Betty) Storm and Mrs. Bob (Gail) Wallace all of Hastings; 27 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; step­ sister, Zetta Hammermeister of Prudenville. He was preceded in death by brother, August Herbstreith; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 3, at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Reverend Brent Branham officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Creek Bible Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. “WISM wISZ<M*»I w- WZ<»I HASTINGS Richard Loren Wilkins, 62 of 360 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings passed away Sunday, December 31, 1989 at- Pennock Hospital. Do business with 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville for Business and Commercial Insurance.' ilPIA)::tt Any driver causing death by­ operating a vehicle while im­ paired would face a man­ datory license revocation for life under a proposal announc­ ed by the House Republican Task Force on Drunk Driving. State Representative Frank Fitzgerald (R-Grand Ledge), who chaired the task force, said the group’s 24 recom­ mendations resulted from a year-long investigation and a series of public hearings throughout Michigan “Our goal is to remove the offender from the road and deter persons from driving while drunk or impaired,’* Fitzgerald said. “Swiftness and certainty of punishment are the hallmarks of an effec­ tive response to drunk driving.” The task force received ex­ tensive testimony supporting further reductions in the blood alcohol level deemed illegal by current law. The report recommends the .10 percent level be reduced to .08 per­ cent for presumption of driv­ ing drunk and from .07 per­ cent to .05 percent for im­ paired driving. “A direct and demonstrable link exists between a person’s blood alcohol level and the ability to operate a motor vehicle,” Fitzgerald said. “Lowering these levels sends a clear message: the combina­ tion of driving after drinking in unsafe quantities will not be tolerated.” Other task force recommen­ dations include: • Mandating a six-month suspension for individuals ar­ rested with a blood alcohol level of .05 percent. • Allowing enhanced charges to be brought ifa per­ son’s driving record contains convictions for any drinking and driving offense within the previous 10 years. • Encouraging police agen­ cies to videotape all persons arrested for drinking and driv­ ing offenses. • Allowing the admission at trial ofa defendant's refusal to take a breathalyzer or chemical test to show a test was offered. • Developing alternative detention and correction facilities for drunk drivers and assessing them for the costs. Last year 62,779 persons were arrested for driving drunk or with an unlawfully high blood alcohol level. Nearly 800 people died in alcohol related accidents dur­ ing 1988. “Every incident of drunk driving is a crime of violence waiting to occur. Although the consumption of alcohol may result from disease, the deci­ sion to drive after drinking is voluntary and offenders deserve severe punishment,” said Fitzgerald, a former Eaton County assistant prosecutor. Joining Fitzgerald on the task force were Reps. Dave Camp (R-Midland), Nancy Crandall (R-Norton Shores), Jan Dolan (R-Farmington Hills), Terry London (RMarysville), Bill Martin (RBattle Creek) and Mike Nye (R-Litchfield). The task force is part of the House Republican Party Committee, chaired by Rep. Vic Krause (R-Rockford). Tanning • Toning • Hair Vermontville STANTON'S ■PhUCTIOHECRS G RChLTORSB^ (517) 726-0181 • (517) 726-0555 M4 south mmh STueer HI Jta-? MEBMONB1ILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 nashmiuc (517)852-1717 Richard Loren Wilkins Trumble Agency ita HASTINGS Pearl Haywood, 98 of 529 W. Sager Road, Hastings and formerly of Vermontville passed away Friday, January 5, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Haywood was bom April 25, 1891 in Sarana, Canada, the daughter ofAneas and Sarah (Hamilton) Shaw. She was raised in Canda and Freeport and attended the Filmore and Fish Schools. She was married to Vem Haywood on December 27, 1911. Lived in the Hastings area for many years until 1947 when she moved to Vermont­ ville. Lived there 38 years, returning to Hastings in 1985. She was a member of Vermontville Bible Church. Mrs. Haywood is survived by son, Cleo Haywood of Hastings; five grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law, bHrotherd- inf- lHawti, Arthur A Haywood of Hastings. She was preceded in death by husband, Vem on Novem­ ber 17, 1984; two grandsons, one brother, four sisters and three half sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, at the Vermontville Bible Church with Reverend Daniel Smith officiating. Burial was at Hast­ ings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Joint arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hast­ ings and Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home in Nashville. Fitzgerald backs drunk driving proposals Trumble Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're only silent until you need us. Vermontville Hardware — Special of the Week — Stanley 24’ Magnesium Level 3 replaceable vials *6.99 Cash & Cary — While Supplies Last — Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan y Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 I Mr. Wilkins was bom on August 7,1927 in Hastings, the son of Loren and Helen (Townsend) Wilkins. He was raised in the Hast­ ings area and attended Hast­ ings schools. He was a United States Army Veteran ofWorld War n. He was employed at the Barry County Road Commis­ sion for 39 years, retiring in June of 1989. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Hastings American Legion Post, Hastings Eagles Lodge. Mr. Wilkins is survived by daughter, Mrs. William (Helen) Sweet ofBattle Creek; son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Anita Wilkins of Princeston, Minnesota; parents, Loren and Helen Wilkins of Hast­ ings; sisters, Marge Vandecar and Mrs. Mark (Susan) Strow of Hastings; broflier, Donald Wilkins of Hastings; grand­ children: Tim, Chris and Lisa Sweet, also Richard and Jennie Wilkins. He was preceded in death by brother, Gerald Wilkins in 1960. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 4, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Steven Reid officiat­ ing. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan United Conservation Clubs. ‘Nice cottage with lake frontage ‘Ready to move into ‘Located on a high lot overlooking lake (M-31) ‘Start the year out with a lovely home for your family! ‘In-ground pool, fireplace, three car garage ‘Three bedrooms, two baths ‘More land available (V-47) FOUR PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Saturday, January 13, 1990 120 ACRE FARM TO BE SOLD AT 10:30 A.M. - Locoted one mile west of Nashville on M-79. Large home, garage, river frontage, woods. APPROX. 39 ACRES - Located 3 miles south of Portland on Charlotte Hwy. to Sandborn Road and 1/8 mile south. Frontage on the Grand River. To be sold at 1:00. TO BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION! I APPROX. 49.89 ACRES • Located just southeast of the 39 acres. To be sold at 1:30 p.m. TO BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION!! APPROX. 41.44 ACRES - Located 1 % miles south of Portland on Charlotte Hwy. to Peake road and 1 'A miles east. TO BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION!! CALL FOR DETAILS! WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS! HAVE BUYERS LOOKING FOR HOMES IN TOWN OR THE COUNTRY, VACANT LAND, FARM PROPERTIES AND LAKE PROPERTIES. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton • 543-0598 Cindy Doolittle - 726-0605 Demh Smith-852-9191 BobGartoier -72frO331 Kathleen J. SwariLanving) 323-9536 Art Allwardt • 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. January 9. 1990 — Page 6 Nashville boy is Barry County's New Year's first born by Kathleen Scott StaffWriter HASTINGS -- A 6-pound bundle named Michael Lee Paisley made his entrance early last Tuesday morning to reign as Barry County's 1990 New Year's Baby. Michael is the first child of Richard and Patricia Paisley of 8678 Bivens Road, Nashville. He clocked in at 2:48 a.m. Jan. 2 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, weigh­ ing 5 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces and measuring 18 1/2 inches. With the birth of Michael, the year is starting off better than last year for the Paisleys. A year ago last Wednesday, their house caught fire and later had to be tom down. The Paisleys have been building a new house at their Bivens Road farm and had put their family plans on hold. But Michael thought otherwise. “We were kind of afraid he'd be born tomorrow (a year after the fire)," Richard said Tuesday. Michael was due to be bom Jan. 11, but added ano­ ther surprise and arrived ear­ ly. Richard said he and his wife did not know Michael was a potential New Year's baby. And when hey found out in the wee hours of Tuesday, he said they were too tired to be too excited about it. "I don't think we really cared then,” said Richard with a laugh. Patricia is a native of Vermontville, graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1976. She works as a housewife, taking care of Richard's 77-year-old father who lives with them. Richard, who has lived in Nashville for nine years, drives a buck for P.C. Trans­ port out of Grand Rapids. Michael's grandparents are Don and Rose Thompson of Vermontville, Richard Lee Paisley Sr. of Nashville, and Lily Ruth Paisley of Hills­ dale County. The Maplewood PTO and students would like to say a big THANK YOU to MARTY GOODWIN for being our Santa Claus this year. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Richard Paisley holds his son, Michael, the Barry County 1990 New Year's Baby, as wife and mother Patricia coaxes a smile. Among his prizes for win­ ning the stork race, Michael will receive gifts for himself and mom from Two's Com­ pany, a $10 gift certificate from Sisters Fabrics, a pair ofCarhartt brown duck work­ ing bibs from True Value Toys Bikes and Sports, a $10 gift certificate from the MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available OCCUPANCY AT CLOSE WITH POS­ SIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS!! Nicely remodeled brick home, 3 bedrooms, lorge kitchen, attached 2 car garage, on extra large lot one block from stores in Vermontville. Listed at $39,900. Call Don. (V-318) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT................... DON STEINBRECHER......... SANDY LUNDQUIST............ HUBERT DENNIS.................. GARRY KNOLL.... Eves. 726-0223 ........... 852-1740 .......... 852-1784 ........... 852-1543 .......... 726-0122 852-0786 Our Salesperson of the Year for 1989! DON STEINBRECHER Congratulations, “BARRY COUNTY" - LAKE PROP ERTY ■ AT MIDDLE LAKE - Com­ fortable 5 room home with 2 car garage on good fishing lake. 50-ft. of frontage, dock included. Beautiful view of the lake! Call Hubert Dennis. (CH-326) VACANT LAND BUILDING LOTS ON NASHVILLE HWY. - Natural gas and electric available. Land contract terms possible. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-312) NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE - 2 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,500!! story, 4 bedroom home with large rooms for "family living" — includes a utility room & a family room — also 1 car garage, all in a good location on a corner lot. (N-331) Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & cur­ rently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Call Sandy. (N-306) NASHVILLE - January 3, 1989 brought the Paisleys tragedy when their home burned and had to be demolished last year. But after rebuilding, the Nashville couple received a fine new addition to their home when Patricia bore a son, Michael, on Jan. 2, 1990, the first baby of the year in Barry County. County Seat Lounge, starter savings accounts of $10 each at the National Bank of Hastings and Hastings City Bank, a $10 gift certificate from McDonald's, a new ba­ by's sticker calendar from Cinder Pharmacy, a floral arrangement from Barlow Florist, a $10 gift certificate from J.C. Penney, a Hankscraft Vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, a $5 gift certificate from Lee Ann Shoppe, a baby ring from Hodges Jewelry, free proces­ sing on the first roll of baby film from Brand's Photo Center, a framed miniature portrait from White's Photo­ graphy, a $10 gift certificate from C & B Discount, a week of passive exercises for mom at Exercise Made Easy, a first set of dishes from Hastings House, a $10 gift certificate from Big Wheel, a Start the New Year Make an appointment at... THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT "Happy Birthday, Jodi!" THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT 470 E. 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Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) baby book from Jacobs Phar­ macy and a year's subscrip­ tion to the Hastings Banner. The beauty is 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, January 9, 1990 — Page 7 Maple Valley Jr. - Sr. High School 'Honor Roll1 announced ♦Indicates All A’s Shannon Fawley. Jaime Gib­ son, Leslie Gould, *Todd Guernsey, Jason Hannon, ♦Stacy Harvey, *Stacy Hawblitz, Tara Hoover, Mariah Jacobs, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Justin Lake, ’Lisa Metzger, *Chru Miller, Jon Mitchell, Angela Morris, ♦Ben Mudry, 'Rudy Othmer, Dwight Peebles, Cindy Pot­ ter, Daniel Rasey, ’William Rooks, Jennifer Ryan, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Ses­ sions, Wendy Shutes, Linette Snyder, Brian Steward, Brent Stine, Jessica Sutherland, ♦Justin Thrun, Debra White, Lisa Wood. 7th Grade Donita Aseltine, John Baker, Richard Baker, Brad Balko, Nicole Beardslee, Dena Bignail, ’Allison Burpee, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, *Nate Dipert, Richard Dunham, Barbara Franks, Angela Gardner, Mindy Garvey, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley , Corey Hamilton, Dana Hasselback, Shannon Hoff­ man, Andrea Hubka, Billie Jarman, Susan Koch, Sarah Leep, Greg Little, ’Matthew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, April McDiarmid, Dalaina McGhan, Meagan McLaughlin, * Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Andrew Ogden, Danielle Oliver, Amanda Ordiway, Gracie Pena, Jeff Pen­ nington, Heather Philipp, Gabe Priddy, Jennifer Ripley, Laura Root, Karen Skedgell, Jimmy Skelton, Kristy Smith, Margo Stadel, Joyelle Stine, ♦Holly Taylor, Jeannie Thompson, Rachel Thomp­ son, Jason VanDervlucht, Tony VanDervlucht, Brandy Wawiernia, Cliff Weller, Matt Williams, Mike Williams. 9th Grade ♦Dean Beardslee, Kyle Booher, Matthew Bowen, Tanya Bowen, Joel Butler, Lori Carpenter, Barbara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Kale Dipert, *Dan Finkler, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Gregory Gam, Mike Green, Natallie Haeck, Tony Hansen, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Heather Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Seth Kangas, Carl Mazurek, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Jennifer Phenix, Michael Randall, Marcie Reid, Renee Rosin, Mickey Rowland, Darcy Schantz, Angie Scott, Mindy Shoup, Grant Simpson, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Kim Thomp­ son, Angela Tobias, Mike Trowbridge. 8th Grade Christina Bigelow, ♦Stephanie Bouwens, Joshua Bowers, Jeff Burpee, Retha Byrd, Cheryl Conkey, Shan­ non Denherder, Lora Emery, 10th Grade Cabe Allen, Michelle Baker, Janet Boldrey, Delana Cantrell, Jason Carpenter, Rachelle Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, ♦Terry Dempsey, ’Renee Dingman, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, ’Tim Ferrier, Priscilla Furlong, Matt Gates, Tricia Gibson, ’Donna Green, Holli Hale, Brice Hasselback, Steve Hay, Kelly Hickey, Patricia Hill, Tracy Hughes, Rebecca Jensen, Jamie Joseph, Trey Kangas, Luke Kinyon, Vicky Koch, Corey Mettler, Cindy Morris, Chris Mudry, Chris Musser, Matt Nehmer, Janet Pool, Karla Preston, Jerry Reese, Mindy Reid, Dawn Root, ♦Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Samp- son, ’Vikki Slocum, Dana Snyder, Kathryn Stairs, Dar­ rel Stine, Leigh Stine, Tracy Teneyck, Holly Thomas, Dayton Walker, Kirk Warner, Jacob P. Williams, Stacy Wood. 11th Grade Tammy Ashley, Angel Beardslee, Derek Brown, ♦Emily Butler, Scott Casteele, Dana Cole, ♦Garth Davison, Kristin Dean, ’Jody DeGroot, Janice Eltzroth, Angela Felder, Sheryl Finkler, Brent Haag, Janel Hansen, Jason Hoefler, Debra Joostbems, Helena Lehman, James Lewis, Nathan Lindsey, ’Lisa Long, Angie Madison, Michael Martin, Michelle McClure, Darla McGhan, Shannon McLaughlin, Ron Merrill, Jeff Moore. Tonia Murine, Jody Olmstead, Kayli Orman, ’Dawn Othmer, Brian Pion, Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Timothy Reed, Kristin Reid, Bill Reynolds, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks, ♦Ryan Rosin, Polly Sayles, Levi Schantz, Jon Shank, Angie Shook, Sarah Simpson, Tara Smith, Tina Snedegar, ♦Jennifer Swartz, Gary That­ cher, Brian Thompson, Andy True, Andrea Ward, Niel Williams, Nikki Wood, ’Tina Yost. 12th Grade Jody Aiken, Robert Allen, Angie Bahs, Tina Benjamin, ♦Stephen Bowen, Kristen Brzycki, Jeff Butelr, Kathy Carl, Jackie Carmoney, Lisa Carpenter. Angel Carrigan. Shannon Carter,' Roger Claypool. Steve Cook. Cevin Cornish. Lyla Cripe. Jonathan Halliwill, Cindy Hansen. ♦Heather Hawkins, Craig Henry, Michelle Hoffman, Renee Hoyt, Ayumi Hda. Dennis Kellogg, April Kerby. ♦Nicole Kipp. ’Scott Knoll, Anna Lewis, Dawn Lund­ quist. Lynn Morris. Heather Owens. Kevin Pixley. Heidi Reese, ’Brandon Roscoe, Cindy Royston, Mickey Shilton, Holly Spitzer, Tam­ my Thomas, Lynette Thompson, Shaun Thompson, Rebecca Tredinnick, ’Mary Wall, Ryan Warner. ^Nature£frlade Vitamin C 500 mg w/Rose Hips Summary 100 + 30 TABLETS CASTLETON TOWNSHIP MEETING Jan. 3, 1990, 7:30-1.0:03 p.m. All Board members present, also Commissioner Moore. General Fund beginning balance $55,329.89, Receipts $20,952.28, Expenses $10,475.22, ending balance $65,806.95. Block Grant bal. $33,848.35; Fire Voted $14,195.66; Amb. Voted $17,152.50 ($46,666.67 pd. 2/3 share of new ambulance — 1/3 pd. Maple Grove); Twp. Imp. bal. $72,741.10; Perp. Care $279.48 & $53.23. Bills approved for payment, except defer payment to Barry County Road Commission $660.00 until felled tree is removed from D. Garlinger's property: Postmaster............ M. V. Schools........ J.W. Cooley......... N. Rasey.............. Ml Bell.................. Approp. Fire........ B. Co. Clerks Dues M.V. News........... J.W. Cooley.......... Quill...................... St. of Ml................. J. Jarvie................ W. Wilson.............. ..$40.00 2898.00 1006.35 ...90.00 ...37.71 3250.00 ...10.00 ... 33.42 ... 39.60 ..232.71 .273.18 .494.00 ... 90.00 V. of Nash.......... Approp. Amb.... B. Co. MTA dues J.W. Cooley....... J. Jarvie.............. H.C. Bank.......... L. Pixley............. R. Frohlich.......... Cons. Pow.......... L. Pixley.............. Hast. Reminder... S. Bishop............ ...15.67 1500.00 ...10.00 ...53.58 ...17.60 .598.26 .471.35 .395.84 ..153.09 ...12.56 ...40.50 ...25.00 Block Grant Bills: Conv. Const. 5273.00; C . Barth 1409.43; H.C. Bank 548.40; St. of Ml 277.11; C. Barth 152.55. T.l. Bills: Barry Co. Road Commission - $660.00 From three bids the low bid of $1075.00 for audit of Community Dev. Block Grant two year project ac­ cepted from Foote Iles & Lloyd. Budget amendments: Block Grant: Office Expenses increased $200, Audit $75.00, decrease Inspection budget. Township Improvement Budget: increase Barry County Road .Commission by $8000.00 to $38,000.00 and decrease balance. The Gordon Endsley Trust/Patricia Endsley Trust Farm Land Agreement with Department of Natural Resource, for parcel #050-018-000-025-00 was approved. $10,000 transfer from Genera? Fund to Township Im­ provement Fund. Resolution passed approving the B.C. Road Commis­ sions estimate not to exceed $23,400.00 as Castleton Twp.'s share of replacing Barger Road Bridge over Thornapple River. Authorized payment of $8400.00 upon completion of foundation boring, survey, and design of Barger Rd. Bridge. , . Authorized purchase of 40 MB Hard Drive to upgrade Castleton Townships com puter to 70 MB with approx, cost of $450.00 O. Moore reported on discussion followed. County Com. business, Potassium Gluconate 550 mg O.S. Calcium 500 mg w/Vit. D $199 $459 100 TABLETS 100 + 30 TABLETS Vitamin C 500 mg $179 100 TABLETS Vitamin E 400 I.U. (Water Solubilized) 100SOFTGELS Zinc 60 mg 100 Vitamin B-6 50 mg 00tablets Vitamin B-12 500 mcg 100tablets Vitamin A 10,000 I.U Niacin 250 mg T.R Cod Liver Oi tablets ioosoftgels so 100 tablets softgels Century-Vite™ Multi Vit.. 100+30 tablets Balanced B-50 T.R so tablets L-Tryptophane 500 mg 30 tablets $549 $35 scoo Facial Skin Cream $259 aoz Nutra-E® $389 Pure Vitamin E Skin Cream $229 Pure Vit. E Oil Concentrate .... 1 $2$9 4oz fl oz Sunny Maid® $375 $Z|50 $299 Chewable C 500 mg 00tablets $379 $529 Chewable Zinc Lozenges eo tablets $239 New Product Oat Bran Flakes aoz $2®® Sale Ends 1/19/90 • Look for Flyer in Maple Valley News WatuiGtylade* the vitamin experts* fMMEPfflBi 219 Main Street Nashville 852-0845 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. January 9, 1990 — Page 8 Barry County Holstein Association holds special meeting in Nashville J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — Despite the devastating impact of the dairy buyout in 1986-87 and the retirement of many members, the Barry County Holstein Association has not gone the way of the buffalo, as have other dairy cattle groups in the state. Dairy fanners are not ex­ tinct in Barry County, but because of the dwindling membership, the BCHA got together at the Maple Grove Township Hall Saturday for its annual meeting to discuss future activities and the future of the association itself. “We used to meet bi­ monthly,” BCHA President Alvin Butler of Nashville recalled. But that was before surplus milk production and the dairy cattle buyout removed numerous herds from this and other counties across the state, he pointed out. Another member, Caroline Dooley, noted there have been a lot of retirements in the ranks of the area dairy farmers. “So last year we decided to go to an inactive status,” Butler said. “We’re very loosely organized now.” "We’re just trying to keep the association together,” another member said. At one time the thriving association had nearly 50 members, but the 10 people sitting around the table at the meeting could name only an additional six of seven members. Members have from 30 to 200 head of dairy cattle, and junior members may have on­ ly a calf. “All you really have to do to be a member is to pay dues and have a cow,” Butler said. The only officers are Butler and Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Stevens of Hastings. The other members present included Butler’s sons, Jeff and Joe, and his daughter Emily, all ofwhom are Maple Valley High School students and are active in the Future Fanners of America program * ★ NOTICE * ★ Residents of the Village of ... VERMONTVILLE For the protection of children walking to school and for everyone's protection in case of fire, it is requested that all residents clear their sidewalks of snow and clear the snow around fire hydrants in the vacinity of ones residence. ... by request of the Village Council and 4-H clubs. Also present were Joe Jar­ rad, who has 75 cows on his Nashville farm, Don Doster, who’s retired and leases his herd, Myron and Caroline Dooley of Clarksville, who have 45 head, and Linda Smith, who along with her husband, Marvin, have a dairy farm in Hastings. The association anticipated several of the following members showing up on Saturday: Laverne and Don Ladine, who have 80 head in Bellevue; Norm Hammond, who has 140 head in Dowling; Floyd Jones of Hickory Comers; Don Fox of Alto; and Jim Spencer, who has a dairy farm in Delton. The BCHA is not the only dairy cattle association to ex­ perience these problems. In fact, it has fared better for a longer period of time than most. The members noted that the only Holstein groups doing well in the state were those in Ingham and Jackson counties. The BCHA was the last Holstein group in the state to hold a regular show, the members noted. Other activities the BCHA used to sponsor included dances, regular cattle sales, an annual dinner, a county Hols­ tein show and many youthrelated activities, such as sponsoring FFA and 4-H kids. However, the last dance was held in 1985, the last BCHA-sponsored cattle sale was held in 1983, and the last county show was held in 1988. On Saturday, the group discussed its plans. “We have a little money in the treasury, and we’re going to look at sponsoring some sort of youth-related activi- REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1990 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I,I the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE January 22,1990 — Last Day DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS The 30th day proceeding said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended «... 121 SOUTH MAIN For the purposes of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PRO PERLY 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 SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk The Barry County Holstein Association met in Nashville Saturday to discuss sponsoring a youth activity with its remaining funds and its future as a viable association. The once large group was forced to go on inactive status last year because of dwindling membership. Present for the annual meeting were President Alvin Butler of Nashville and his teenaged children Jeff, Emily and Joe, who are also members, Joe Jarrard of Nashville, Don Doster, Myron and Caroline Dooley of Clarksville, Secretary/Treasurer Linda Stevens of Hastings and Linda Smith of Hastings. ty,” Butler said. No other activities were be­ ing planned, but the BCHA is still meeting and helping the dairy farmers of the future, which is more than other such groups are doing. The demise of these local groups may be just another chapter in a growing social tragedy because, like many American farms and farmers, they are on the endangered species list. Soybean program set in Clarksville Food scientists, international trade experts, nutri­ tionists, and farmers are all excited over soybeans, for good reason. The versatile soybean is a legume high in protein and vegetable oil. It produces a valuable cholesterol-free oil for cooking and it is often us­ ed to engineer protein-rich human foods. Consumers around the globe are looking to buy soy­ beans for the U.S. and from South America. New uses are continually being developed for soy products. Now we have soy ink and we find soy oil being used to suppress dust in sawmills and feed mixing elevators. Eaton County farmers are serious about soybeans with Eaton County youths may apply for Capitol experience Eaton County 4-H’ers in­ terested in learning first hand about state government are encouraged to apply for the 1990 4-H Capitol Experience by Jan. 12. “Capitol Experience is a statewide 4-H program in citizenship, leadership and community service using state government as the focus,” says Anne C. Pease, 4-H Pro­ gram Assistant. The program, to be held in Lansing March 18-21, gives approximately 60 teens the opportunity to develop leader­ ship skills, experience per­ sonal growth and explore local government activities. They will also be able to plan and carry out individual citizenship, local government or community service activities. Participants will meet with people who play a role in state government and policy mak­ ing, including legislators, Supreme Court officials, governor’s staff members, lobbyists and many others. The $90 program fee in­ cludes meals, lodging and materials. The Eaton County 4-H Council will provide a $30 sponsorship for each county participant. For more information, con­ tact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension . Ser­ vice office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 10 Nacho chips, taco meat and cheese sauce, peas, jelly sand­ wich, peaches. Thursday, Jan. 11 Waffles, syrup and honey, sausage links, orange slices, juice. Friday, Jan. 12 Chili, crackers, peanut but­ ter sandwich, carrot and celery stix, mixed fruit. Monday, Jan. 15 Hamburger on bun, french fries, peas, peaches. Tuesday, Jan. 16 Hot ham and cheese on bun, potato chips, corn, birthday cake, applesauce. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 10 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/butter, prunes, butter sandwich. Thursday, Jan. 11 Pizza, peas, apricots. Friday, Jan. 12 Hamburger/bun, pickles, com, fresh fruit, pudding. Monday, Jan. 15 Goulash, mixed vegetables, pear, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, Jan. 16 Chicken pattie/bun, peas, pineapple, cookie. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. an estimated 25,000 acres planted to the crop. Soybeans have yielded up to 70 bushels per acre on large fields in Eaton County when given proper management. Farmers desiring to reach those higher yields may want to attend the Professional Farmers Program on Soybean Production to be held on Jan. 16 at the MSU Clarksville Ex­ periment Station. The meeting, sponsored by Ionia, Barry, Kent, Eaton and Mont­ calm Cooperative Extension offices, will feature specialists discussing soybean cultural practices, variety selection, fertilization, insect control, weed control, and disease control. Call or visit the Eaton County Extension Service of­ fice for information. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm </Ve stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WgLLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 9, 1990 — Page 9 Local writer to speak at high school Jan. 10 J-Ad Graphics News Service Local writer, poet and jour­ nalist Mark LaRose is scheduled to speak Wednes­ day to teacher Norma Acker’s “Writing for Publication” class at Maple Valley High School. Acker, who is also a writer, has asked LaRose to share some of his professional writing experience with the young authors in her class. LaRose is expected to talk about what was involved academically and personally in becoming a writer, what types of writing he does, and how to publish material, rang­ ing from poems to essays. He will also discuss his various responsibilities at the Maple Valley News Acker said the students are also interested in what authors may have influenced LaRose, when he first knew he wanted Farm Help Wanted HAY FOR SALE: Grass and alfalfa, first cutting, $1.50. Second cutting, $2.00. Never wet, stored indoors. Ear com in the crib. 852-9507 . APPEAR IN TV COMMER­ CIALS: all types needed. All ages, earn big money, Regal Inc. 1-800-962-5644, call now. For Sale EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 Ext B-6574. EARN MONEY Reading Books! $30,000/year income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 Ext. Y-6574. to be a writer and what his at­ titude toward writing was in high school. He will also try to answer any questions the students may have concerning the various forms of writing and publishing. LaRose, who graduated with honors in English and holds a bachelor ofarts degree Nashville Girl Scouts prepare for the '90s; plan activities Girl Scouts in Nashville are looking forward to exciting times in the 1990s. To start the new decade, two activities are being planned for January. “Scout Time” is being planned for all Daisy and Brownie troops Tuesday, Jan. 23, from after school until 3:45 p.m. at the Fuller School gym. Games and songs for the scouts will highlight the event. All girls in a troop are encouraged to attend. The scouts need permission slips, stating 1941 JOHN DEERE H: Good condition, $850, 852-1611. FOR SALE: approximately 375 hardwood tops, 2 miles west of Hastings. Make offer. 758-3168. GOOD HAY FOR SALE: 50 R.N./L.P.N: M.A.’s and pound square bales. 1st cutting Laphaledotomist. Come join our $1.50, 3rd cutting, $2.50. Call winning team. Nationally recogMarv Mitchell, 7273 Dowling nized company seeks paramediRoad, Nashville, at cal examiner to complete insur­ 616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, ance physicals in the Hastings Area. Greatpay, great hours, and Barry County 616-455-2220. great people. Combine your KATHY’S CARPETS: New Commission on and show carpet of all kinds, talents with our resources and create a great opportunity for Aging menu set priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and yourself. For immediate consid­ up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Next door to Bob’s Gun & eration, send brief response to: Portamedic Health Survey, P.O. Chili, Italian bread, lettuce Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, Box 286, Southfield, MI wedge, com bread, oleo, 48037-0286, Attn: Jill. E.O.E., peaches, milk. 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. M/F. Thursday, Jan. 11 NEED A NEW OR USED * Pork patty with gravy, LAWN TRACTOR? Call or Miscellaneous squash, broccoli, wheat stop in at Trowbridge’s 130 S. Main Street, Vermontville. DICK GREGORY’S Slim safe bread, oleo, pears, milk. Bahamian diet. Call your local Friday, Jan. 12 Phone 517-726-0569. distributor, 534-4640. Baked turkey with gravy, HEALTH /.ND LIFE INSUR­ boiled potatoes, asparagus, Lost & Found ANCE: Call TRUMBLE rye bread, oleo, cookie, milk. Monday, Jan. 15 FOUND: pony, to claim iden­ AGENCY. 726-0580._______ Chuck wagon steak with tify and reimburse for feed and NEED A NEW OR USED ads ran. 517-726-1051. LAWN TRACTOR? Call or gravy, mashed potatoes, peas FOUND: cat, patches of white/ stop in at Trowbridge’s 130 S. and pearl onions, dinner roll, fresh fruit, oleo, milk. gray stripes, blue collar with Main Street, Vermontville. Tuesday, Jan. 16 Phone 517-726-0569. bell. Call 852-9740. Savory chicken, baby car­ Community Notices Business Services rots, lima beans, rye bread, I DO CUSTOM PLANING: AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. oleo, cake, milk. Events with industrial 16” planer. For Syrils Church Tuesdays at Wednesday, Jan. 10 appt, and free estimate call Bill, 8:00pm. DUE TO ILL HEALTH I will Hastings, cards; Middleville, 758-3479. _______________ not be doing Income tax from cards; Woodland, popcorn; LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV now on. Thank You for your Delton, bug collection by Patronage through the years. Hessel Forest. technician? 517-726-0100. Marleen Lathrop. Thursday, Jan. 11 ROOFING-SIDING­ Hastings, arts and crafts; HAPPY HOLIDAYS and REMODELING-NEW Nashville, bingo; Middleville, CONSTRUCTION give us a Congratulations form the entire cards. staff at Blanco Furniture in Shel ­ call - we do it all. HENEY Friday, Jan. 12 - Hastings, CONSTRUCTION byville. Decembers winners: $50 coupon: C. Leestrma, board games; Nashville, pop­ 1-517-852-9945.___________ Zeeland, C. Banas, Delton, C. corn; Woodland, popcorn. VACANCY AVAILABLE: at Sauri, Wayland, B. Peters, ShelMonday, Jan. 15 Nashville mini-storage. Winter byville, E. Seefert, Shelbyville, Hastings, bingo and popcorn; rates. 1/616-795-3713. M. Garza, Wayland, and S. Middleville, cards; Smith, Vermontville. $75 Woodland, popcorn. Pets coupon: L. Balubaner, Wayland. Tuesday, Jan. 16 FULL BLOODED: non regis­ $100 coupon: M. Kinnane, Otse­ Hastings, Remember When, tered Rottweiler puppies, go, and D. McGuire, Middlevil­ pictures by John Debroux; all mother and father on premises. le. Pair of lamps: J. Sutcliff, sites puzzles. 758-3955. Shelbyville. 10% off any dining All events and menu items room item: S. Baker, Middlevil­ le. Free Soil Shield Upholstery are subject to change. •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! ।■ MAPBLE VAILN LEY HGS CAOFETERIA J: । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J •THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B I Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 Treatment: S. Friedrich, Wayland, I. De Jonge, Holland, B. Mumma, Gobles, and J. Anderson, Shelbyville. Congratulations again from Blanco 6F7u2r5n1i1t5u re, Shelbyville, 672-5115. . Fassett Body Shop I — PHONE — 517/726-0519 — 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 from the University of Michigan, has been writing for the Maple Valley News for the last year and a halfand has been a professional writer and journalist for more than three years. He has published numerous articles, two short stories, eight poems and is currently writing on a full­ length science fiction novel. Help available with tax forms for area seniors Assistance is available for senior citizens who would like help in filling out their Homestead Property Exemp­ tion and Home Heating Credit forms. Justin Cooley will be in the Maple Valley Community Education Office in the jr.-sr. high school Tuesday, Jan. 16, and Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments are not necessary. For further information, call the Community Education Office at 852-9275. There is no charge for this service. they can stay after school. Girls interested in joining may sign-up at this event. Flyers will be coming home through school. The older girls, Junior Cadettes and Seniors, will be getting together Saturday, Jan. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. for pizza and ice skating at the Rink in Battle Creek. Scouts interested in attending are to get $1 and a permission slip to their- leaders by Thursday, Jan. 25. Each troop will be responsible for transportation. Total cost is $3 (1 for pizza, $1 admission to the Rink and $1 for skate rental). For leaders, this Thursday, Jan. 11, there will be a meeting to discuss troop business, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. then from 12:30 to 1:30. Girl Scout cookie infor­ mation will be given out. Leaders or a cookie parent are requested to attend from 12:30 to 1:30. For those who cannot make that meeting, there will be another session Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be at the Methodist Church. Community Band performs The Maple Valley Comnrtufifty'Band performed Dec. 10 under the direction of Charles Brill of Ionia. Joined by members of the Ionia Community Band, they played several Christmas selections and were warmly received by the audience. Brill was band director at Nashville High School from 1955 to 1962 before he left to become director at Ionia High School. Brill is now retired and some of his former high school band members are playing for him in the community band. Both Ionia and Maple Valley bands are part of their community education programs. The Ionia band has been in existence for five years and the Maple Valley group is in its fourth year. Registration Notice for Nashville Village Primary Election February 19, 1990 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 registra­ tion the name of any legal voter in said Township, City of Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PER­ SONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE HALL JANUARY 22, 1990 - LAST DAY The 30th Day Proceeding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act On. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 206 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE. For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefore. The name of no person by 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 ROSE MARY HEATON, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday lanuary 9. 1990 — Page 10 'Learn and Lead' training session set The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers plans a county-wide leadership training for all study group of­ ficers and council represen­ tatives Tuesday, Jan. 9, star­ ting at 10:30 a.m. at the First organization at the local, state, national and interna­ tional levels and share the magic of projects and pro­ grams originally started in the individual groups and more. Advance registration for this “Learn and Lead” train­ ing is required by Jan. 3. Call the Eaton County Extension Office to make reservations. There is a $3 charge, payable at the door which covers a registration fee and lunch. The program will end at 2:30 p.m. Baptist Church in Chrlotte. To facilitate the learning, a circus theme has been chosen. Members will have an oppor­ tunity to lean' to tame “wild meetings,” using parliamen­ tary procedure, juggle the Serving Our Country Robert L. Sipes Charles C. Secord Navy Airman Recruit Navy Seaman Recruit Robert L. Sipes, son of Charles C. Secord, son of Priscilla M. Law of 4790 Gray C. and Etha L. Secord Allegan Road, Vermontville, of 9111 Assyria, Nashville, recently returned from a four- has completed recruit training month deployment to the at Recruit Training Com­ Mediterranean Sea while ser­ mand, Great Lakes, Ill. ving aboard the aircraft carDuring Secord’s eight-week rier^USS Coral Sea, training cycle, he studied homeported in Norfolk, Va. general military subjects While deployed, Sipes designed to prepare him for made port visits to Spain, further academic and on-theFrance, Turkey, Israel and job training in one of the Egypt. He also participated in Navy’s 85 basic fields. numerous civic and communi­ Secord’s studies included ty relations projects. seamanship, close-order drill, He joined the Navy in Naval history and first aid. March 1988. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligi­ ble for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equip­ ment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Eons. C *W TOOL SAUs ttltHlt- MIRCHilDISI 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Intergovemment workshop planned As part of the Leadership Eaton project, the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service invites all in­ terested persons to a workshop, “Sharing Solu­ tions: LocaL Units ofGovern­ ment Working Together,” Jan. 13. The informational meeting will explore the synergistic ef­ fects of units of government working together, and it is designed to try to stimulate more intergovernment cooperation. The workshop will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the Com­ munity Room in Charlotte Ci­ ty Hall. To register, call the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice at 517-543-2310 or 372-5594 before Jan. 10. There is no fee for the workshop, however, registra­ tion is limited. Arthur C. Drake Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Arthur C. Drake, son of Arthur C. Drake Jr. of 120 Sherman St., Nashville, recently reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence, homeported in San Diego. A 1971 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Ver­ montville, he joined the Navy in October 1971. Pack 3176 Cubs given ‘Genius’ list At the December pack meeting Cub Scouts were given their list ofmaterials for their “Genius” creations. The scouts are to use the materials on the list to create “something” for judging at the pack meeting Monday, Jan. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Fuller School. Thornapple River Kennel and Supplies 11499 Nashville Hwy., Nashville, Ml 517-852*0924 ‘Senior citizens potluck postphoned Ready to meet your pet food needs with quality products. There will be no potluck in January or February at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School for residents over 50. The next potluck will be Tuesday, March 20. These potlucks are sponsored by Maple Valley Community Education. The annual Senior-Youth Forum will be held on Wednesday, April 18. More information will be given later. GAINER DOG FOOD 28% Protein 11% Fat 50 lbs s15L5t 21% Protein 8% Fat ,50ibssll5* JOY DOG FOOD 26% Protein 10% Fat so lbs 813 DAD’S DOG FOOD 23% Protein 9% Fat .50 lbs s12" Also Dad’s Cat Food Save coupons from each bag of Dad’s Dog Food. 10 coupons buys one FREE 50-lb Bag Retirement age is going up in U.S. Are you looking forward to retiring at age 65? Ifyou were born in 1938 or later, you will have to wait longer for your Social Security retirement date. Beginning in 2000, the age at which full benefits are payable will increase in gradual steps until it reaches 67. This will affect people bom in 1938 and later. Reduced benefits will still be payable at age 62, but the reduction will be larger than it is now. The official retirement age will be the earliest age at which a per­ son can receive unreduced The Organ Committee of Lakewood United Methodist Church (M-50 west of M-66, M-43 junction at Woodbury) has planned a second organ fund breakfast for Saturday, Jan. 13. A breakfast casserole, fresh homemade rolls, orange juice and coffee will be served for a farewell offering from 7 to 10 a.m. in the church’s Dowling Library 1990 Board meeting planned Dowling Public Library Board meeting schedule for 1990 regular meetings is the first Tuesday of every month. Held at the Dowling Public Library. Time: 7 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. It’s a boy! Bradley Michael, weighing 7 lbs., 2M ozs., bom to Michael and Sandra (Snowden) Bernier on November 22 at Port Smouth Naval Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Bradley was welcomed home by a sister, Brandi Lee. Proud grandparents are Larry and Kay Snowden of Vermontville, great­ grandparents Lawrence and Mary Jarrard of Nashville, and great-grandmother Camilla (Middy) Wixson of Sorento, Fl. 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. COBB ( / Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE 'UMPS Do it yourself • 1 % " p:pe 5‘ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville ! t ( / } f i j | ; and and and and and 2 months 4 months 6 months 8 months 10 months and and and and and 2 months 4 months 6 months 8 months 10 months 66 66 66 66 66 66 67 (Source: Retirement, SSA Pub. J#05-10035) retirement benefits. The following chart gives the Social Security retirement age by year of birth. fellowship hall. The first breakfast was held several weeks ago, and was a success, both as a social event and as a fundraiser. Everyone is welcome to attend. Church officials said it is a good time to take guests out to breakfast and benefit the organ fund at the same time. Barry County Extension Calendar off Events J The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Jan. 10 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Jan. 11 - MAEH Recycling Meeting. Call the Extension Of­ fice for details. Jan. 15 - Adult Fanner Series, PA 116, “Get In Or Get Out?” with Dennis Conway, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Jan. 16 - Regional Soybean Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Clarksville Experiment Station. All soybean producers welcome. Jan. 16-18 - Great Lake Vegetable Growers Annual Conven­ tion, 10 a.m., Grand Center, Grand Rapids. Jan. 22-25 - MSU Fruit School, “Planning and Managing the High Density Apple, Cherry, and Peach Orchards,” to be held at Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. Jan. 22 - Adult Farmer Series: Herbicide Recommendations For Soybeans and Dry Bean to Reduce Herbicide Carryover with Dr. Karen Renner, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Jan. 24 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Jan. 29 - Adult Farmer Series: 1990 Com Herbicide Recom­ mendations with Dr. Jim Kells, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Feb. 5 - Adult Farmer Series: Farm Labor-Locating and Keep­ ing Depandable, Competent Help, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Feb. 12 - Adult Farmer Series: Establishing High Yield Alfalfa Stands, Conventional and No-Till Seeding Methods, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. 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The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. ‘The News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. ‘Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Maple Valley News P.O. Box A Nashville, Ml 49073 / / } ; » : : : ‘ j I | / j | i ; | 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 * JENNAIR • MONTGOMERY WARD. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperienced, Reliable t Reawnable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 9, 1990 — Pago 11 Lions stay in SMAA title hunt with 81-69 conquest of St. Philip <;s ;s Maple Valley remained in the early hunt for an SMAA basketball title Friday with an 81-69 win over St. Philip. Shaun Thompson tossed in 31 points including 12 of 15 free throws in leading the Lions (3-2) to their third SMAA win in four games. Jason Hoefler added 18 points, Dan Franks nine and Scott Casteele and Travis Hokanson eight each. Bronson leads the league with a 4-0 mark with Pennfield a half game back at 3-0. The Lions led 25-21 after one period and increased that margin to 43-27 at the half. • The Tigers began cutting in- Sports to the Lion lead in the third quarter. St. Philip outscored its host 21-16 to close to within 11 by the end of the period, and then cut the margin to nine early in the fourth quarter. But the Tigers were forced to foul, and even though the Lions were far from deadly at the line hitting only 6 of 12, they were able to choke off St. Philip’s rally. Maple Valley was helped by a 42-23 rebounding edge with Casteele leading the way with 11 boards. The Lions play at Springport tonight and Pennfield Friday. The Maple Valley jayvee team beat St. Philip 60-39 with Darrell Stine tossing in 26 points and Mickey Collier eight for the winners. Shaun Thompson (23) of Maple Valley scores two of his 31 points against Battle Creek St. Philip last Friday night. jtarini Maple Valley volleyball team opens season with win over Springfield ria 3m The Maple Valley volleyball team opened their season at home last Thursday night hosting the Rams of Spr­ ingfield. The lady lions won the match in'two sets 15-13, 15-7. Janet Boldrey was top server for the night, with 12 of 13 for 93%. Heidi Reese served 8 of 9 for 88%. Tam­ my Ashley was perfect in the spiking department recording 5/5 with one kill. Coach Carol Kraai felt that r'Tn'’!:fe ' iiilii.ljWSp x it Miss O Maple Valley’s Jason Hoefler scores a basket in Friday's 81-69 win over St. Philip. * Maple Valley freshmen basketball team makes it 'four in arow The Lion freshmen beat St. Philip 55 to 43 last Friday. The game was very evenly played during the third quarter. St. Phil was able to gain back a point making the score 37 to 29 after three quarters. Maple Valley went to full court pressure at the beginn­ ing of the fourth period and was able to force St. Phil into several turn overs which the 1990 wild Turkey License Applications Are in Spring Hunt Deadline February 1 ASHVILLE a t HARDWARE 223 North Main, Nashville SPORTIN SPORTING GOODS 517-852-0713 Lions turned into easy baskets. Steve Hopkins scored 8 ofhis ten points dur­ ing the decisive fourth quarter. Mike Trowbridge turned in a strong game scoring 10 points and pulling down 7 re­ bounds. In his first start at the guard position, Scott English scored 6 points, grabbed 5 re­ bounds, and dished out 4 assists. Bryan Carpenter had a fine game, by scoring 7 points and was credited with 8 boards. The 4-1 Lions have Tues­ day night off. They play their next game on Friday after­ noon at Pennfield. The game starts at 4:30. one of the strengths of her team was their serving, but found that it took her team a few minutes in the match to get their “opening game jit­ ters” under control. I “We were down 3-6 when Janet Boldrey served 5 straight points to change the momento of the game and the lady lions came alive. “We are not a tall team”, explained Coach Kraai, “however, we are quick and have several ex­ cellent servers.” Members of the varsity squad this year are seniors; Kerri Lamie, Denee’ Cripe, Heidi Reese, Tammy Thomas, Ayume lida, Carrie Ryan, juniors; Angela Felder, Cindy Furlong, Tammy Ashley, Angie Madison, sophomores Janet Boldrey and Sara DeGroot. Maple Valley hosted Battle Creek St. Philip last night and will travel to Lansing Chris­ tian on Thursday. J.V. game time is 6:00. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tues de >y. 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Banquet PotPies 3/3^’N H1dVkM dE 8 * $ 16-ounce Cole s *$169 Garlic Bread Chef Pierre Apple or Dutch Apple Baked Perfect Pies 27-oz. $ $999 ■ & � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-01-16.pdf 7c4f005a718195a72152a0b8f1120ef4 PDF Text Text Hastings igs Public Library i. Church Street ngs, MI. 49058 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. 118 - No. 25 — Tuesday, January 16, 1990 M.V. Schools superintendent Carroll Wolff to retire by Mark LaRose StaffWriter After guiding the Maple Valley School District for 28 years, Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff has decided to retire. In a letter read at the Board of Education meeting Mon­ day, Wolff announced his decision. “At this time, I would like to state my desire to retire Dec. 31, 1990,” Wolff said. “Hopefully, this will allow ample time to complete various operational matters which should be completed prior to Dec. 31.” At the meeting, Wolff iden­ tified some of the “opera­ tional matters” as the current­ ly stalled contract negotiations with the teachers and support personnel, a three-year plan for district operations, a possible millage vote, and the superintendent’s search. “This will allow the Board ofEducation sufficient time to employ a new superintendent effective Jan. 1, 1991. The new superintendent will then have ample time to make plans for the 1991-92 school year,” Wolff said before clos­ ing the letter with an offer of “any assistance you may desire during this transition period.” Trustee Bea Pino asked what effect this mid-school year date would have on the impending superintendent search. Board Secretary Ron Tobias replied that it may have a beneficial effect on the district and the incoming superintendent. “I’ve spoken with some of the Lakewood Board Members, and they said that they and their new superinten­ dent liked the transition made in December because with everything in place for the current year, it allowed him more time to work on his agenda and program for the next school year,” Tobias added. The board then moved to accept Wolff’s retirement. Wolff said later that he has no definite plans for the future, but he hopes to spend some of his time travelling with his wife, Marge. “After I’ve been retired for a little while, I may be looking for a parttime position of some kind,” Wolff said. Wolff did not cite a specific reason for retiring, he just said it was a good time to let someone else take over the helm of the Maple Valley Schools. “It’s a new decade and soon will be a new century, it’s a good time to let a new superintendent get started in Maple Valley,” Wolff said. He added that 31 years as a superintendent is longer than many superintendents have held their posts. Before coming to Maple Valley, Wolffwas superinten­ dent of schools at Hershey Twp. Schools for a year and at Bancroft Community Schools for two years before they con- several recall petitions against solidated with other districts. Wolff intended to retire in board members were sought 1988 but stayed on at the re­ or filed. This resulted in the recall of quest of a community group Board President Dale and school board. After taking a leave of Ossenhiemer and in the absence for health reasons resignation of succeeding from Dec. 2, 1986, through Board President Loren Jan. 16, 1987, on March 9, Lehman, who was the target of a recall campaign that 1987, Wolff announced his decision to retire when his failed. Subsequently, the new contract expired on June 30, Board of Education extended 1988. Although the first an­ Wolff a one-year contract in nouncement came on the heels June 1988. The action came of a bitter controversy in the after a superintendent search, community over the board’s which one board member call­ treatment of Wolff in a 1986 ed a fraud with a hidden agen­ job performance evaluation da to retain Wolff, ended in that was decidedly negative, May 1988 when all of the Wolff said then it did not af­ superintendent candidates for fect his decision to retire at the Maple Valley post took positions in other districts. that time. Last year the board extend­ The issue over the negative evaluation of Wolff* s perfor­ ed Wolff another one-year mance as superintendent contract, which took effect in escalated when a citizen’s group supporting Wolff was See M.V. Schools, page 3 formed and again when Students take new reading test M.V. MEAP scores show improvement Superintendent of Maple Valley Schools Carroll Wolff by Mark LaRose StaffWriter Results of the Michigan Education Assessment Pro­ gram tests taken by Maple Valley fourth, seventh and 10th graders this school year reflect improvements over last year’s scores in all areas ex­ cept in 10th grade math. The MEAP summary ac­ companying this article shows marked improvements in the math, science and reading test results. The science test the students took last year was given to the same group, the fifth, eighth and 11th graders, this year. The results of these tests were also greatly improved. “As you can see, practice makes perfect,” MEAP Coordinator and Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan told the school board last Monday in his report on the annual tests. Doozan also noted that though the 10th grade math scores were down compared to last year, the district receiv- ed an incentive grant last year, based on the extremely high MEAP scores the 10th graders had on the math test. “Last year I had to answer a bunch of questions because they did so well, but as you can see, we still had 92 per­ cent of the students scoring above 50 percent,” he pointed out. Doozan went on to explain the new reading test and the way it was graded. He added that he has been skeptical of the new test but said it did provide a wealth of information on each student’s performance. The test included the old reading test, a section on topic familiarity and a section on knowledge about reading. An arbitrary scale was used for scoring, which was not based on any kind of percen­ tage and therefore shouldn’t be interpreted in those terms, Doozan said. A satisfactory performance See M.V., page 2 Nashville receives $4,440 DNR grant for access site At Site A, which is located behind the business district, Dave Johnson of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division presents Nashville Trustee Forrest Burd with a $4,440 check, which was the DNR's share of the 50-50 grant that was written by Pat Hudson (right) of the Southcentral Michigan Plann­ ing Council and Nashville DPW Supervisor Leon Frith for the village's two new Public Access Sites on the Thornapple River. by Mark LaRose StaffWriter Dave Johnson of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division presented the Village of Nashville with a $4,440 check last Tuesday. The funds represented the payment of a DNR grant under which the village built two public access sites on the Thomapple River last year. Village Trustee Forrest Burd received the check from Johnson. Also on hand was Pat Hudson of the Southcen­ tral Michigan Planning Coucil, who helped prepare the application and write the grant, along with DPW Super­ visor Leon Frith. The 50-50 grant called for the DNR to supply the materials costing $4,440 and for the village DPW to pro­ vide the $4,440 labor and equipment for the construc­ tion project. The work was completed last year under Frith’s direction by village DPW workers Scott Decker, Larry Corkwell and Randy Betts, even though the DNR couldn’t provide the funding for the project until its new fiscal year began this month. The grant called for Nashville to construct two public access sites within the village on the Thomapple River. Site A is located below the dam near the pavilion behind the business district where the annual Muzzleloaders’ Shoot is held. The DNR grant application said, “Site A is below the im­ poundment, has a pavilion, a ball field and an existing eight-foot concrete slab that ends above the water except during spring. The proposal for Site A is to extend the launch ramp to 12 feet so it can be used year round, resur­ face the 20-foot-wide road­ way with asphalt and pave a 10x40-foot parking area 40 feet back from the pavilion.” Site B is located on the Mill Pond at the foot of Middle Street by the old Boy Scout Hall. “Site B is above the im­ poundment on the Mill Pond and has a Boy Scout meeting hall. The proposal at Site B is to pave a 30x60-foot parking area (for Ove cars with trailers) east of the scout hall, construct a 20x40 concrete launch ramp and to provide basic picnic facilities,” the grant application said. However, there was some confusion over what was to be done at which site, and Johnson said he would have to speak with Frith about project completion. While the application says the road at A was to be paved, Frith’s notes said the road at B would be paved while the road at A would be graded and covered with limestone, all of which has been done. After speaking with Johnson and the DNR when he returned, Frith said the discrepancy had been resolved. The grant also called for signs to be posted on M-66 See Nashville, page 6 �Maple Volley MEAP Test scores. 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Dueeub made tor tatiui ley rw—eiiiieat io the board wfoch approved them g totorato by the baud to toe «■ and starve at a motivator for dtoaea tn perform well " Prrhapi the most wetoo* MatodMtotoe Dooun brought to the board's sttcabcM was how to into the MEAP toato in the future tn H0E tof the fact that toe stale was aStodtoag ftondtog to foe result* CauOauad oa oour yuya— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 16, 1990 — Page 3 Continued from previous page— Schools that have very high scores have received incentive funds, and schools that have scored poorly on MEAP tests have received funds for remedial and improvement efforts. “I think we need to take a serious look at our MEAP strategy,” Doozan said, ad­ ding that the funding element was, of course, extremely important. “Either we can teach the students to do well on them, or we can blow the test to get the funding,” Doozan said, I ,.W W I ’ sj'S' s ti J I »l h * o J * Ji 81 <1 H $1 D Hl t .L »stui The officers ofthe teachers’ acknowledging that it was a philosophical issue that need­ union present at the meeting made it clear that they thought ed to be resolved. “As a district we need to the students should be taught decide which way to go to excel on the tests, but did because if the state is going to not say whether that included attach money, we want to get teaching them from or to the MEAP tests. our share,” he said. Doozan also noted that this “Personally, I don’t think we should teach the test,” practice has obviously been adopted in many other Doozan said. The ensuing discussion rais­ districts. A recent example of the ed issues of ethical and prac­ problem is the Public Sector tical considerations. The bottom line, Doozan Consultants report that used said, is that to fund the school MEAP results to draw conclu­ district it may be necessary to sions about the quality of education in school districts go one way or the other. throughout the state. When they were adopted, MEAP tests were not suppos­ ed to be used for inter-district comparison purposes. Doozan also noted that in He said there has been no three years all students would discussion on the impending superintendent search, but he be taking competentcy tests or some sort that would be based added that he hoped it would begin before the end of the school year. Maple Valley High School Principal Larry Lenz shared Flower’s sentiment. “Any time you have an in­ dividual like Carroll Wolff in a position of leadership in a community for such an ap­ preciable length of time, he will really be missed when he’s gone,” Lenz said. “Carroll has done a tremen­ dous job developing and maintaining the sound finan­ cial base on which the district operates,” he added. Lenz also said he thought an incoming superintendent would benefit from the assistance Wolffcould offer in the first half of the 1990-91 school year. Wolff said that he has thoroughly enjoyed his career and the people of Maple Valley. M.V. Schools superintendent continuedfrom frontpage June 1989 and would have ex­ pired in June 1990. But with the board’s action Monday, Wolffs contract will have to be extended or renewed for six more months, until December. Board President Bill Flower said Wolff will be sorely missed. “Carroll Wolffs years of dedicated service and work in the district are greatly ap­ preciated. Over the last 27 years, he has performed the duties of superintendent very efficiently and effectively,” Flower said. “His absence will be deeply felt in the district, and it will be difficult if not impossible to find a superintendent with his knowledge, experience and ability to replace him,” he added. Flower said he also felt that Wolffs decision to stay until the current matters mentioned are resolved would be beneficial and would ease the transition. Ml in m pipit » fcatsalitaffifj ■ »mk i td Kkd, ■ ’nattWn Ii iBSHtiadsi in ■ i dfltmn®ii bk aiijtexi i” Ill 3D®3©^ bi M.00 Hair Cut Cut and Shampoo 55.00 Cut & Shampoo and Dry 56.00 The Mirrors image „J,UG WJUOliS 1111006 INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 The most basic arithmetic tells the story. 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Insured LINDM �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 16, 1990 — Page 4 Knights of the Pythias ball held 65 years ago was success in 1925 By Susan Hinckley Talk of the town in Nashville 65 years ago this week was the success of the annual Knights of Pythias ball. The festivities, however, had been tinged with a feeling of sadness because of the serious illness of one of the lodge’s best loved members, Ray C. Townsend. Three days later the 49-year-old local businessman succumbed to the “mysterious malady” from which he had suffered two weeks. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News issue of Jan. 15, 1925. K.P. banquet and ball a splendid success - Two hun­ dred attend festivities at Com­ munity House and Auditorium - Nashville Pythians added to their recognized fame as entertainers when they put on their annual banquet and ball Thursday evening of last week. When the banquet was an­ nounced as “ready,” the Phythians and their guests fill­ ed the Community House to capacity and while the sixpiece orchestra furnished delightful music, an excellent spread was served by the ladies of the Main Street divi­ sion of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society, the service being all that could have been desired. Following the banquet the large crowd divided, by far the larger portion going to the auditorium to attend the ball, while a number who do not in­ dulge in dancing went to the lodge hall and engaged in cards and games. The auditorium was prettily decorated in the Pythian col­ ors and to the splendid music of the orchestra a large number danced the happy hours away until midnight. Altogether the affair was characteristically Pythian, a noticeable spirit of jolly fratemalism permeating the entire evening. Yet through it all there was woven a touching feeling of sadness on account of the serious illness of one of the best-loved members ofIvy lodge, Ray C. Townsend, who for the first time was compelled to miss one of the annual gatherings ofhis fathers, and the absence of the family from the gather­ ing was the only drawback to the most complete enjoyment of the occasion. Sleeping sickness fatal to Ray C. Townsend - Promi­ nent Nashville merchant suc­ cumbs to mysterious malady Sunday night — Death of popular druggist comes as distinct shock to community which has been his home since boyhood - Sorrow came Sun­ day evening to many homes in Nashville when the news spread that Ray C. Townsend, popular citizen and prosperous merchant had suc­ cumbed to the mysterious sleeping sickness, with which he had been suffering for the past two weeks. The illness really came upon him during the holiday season, but he pluckily stuck to his work at the store until the holiday rush was over. When he was no longer able to come to the store, medical aid was called and everything that was humanly possible was done for him, but he steadily declined until the dread disease culminated Sunday evening, life passing out at about five o’clock. Ray C. Townsend was bom in Hastings Township June 10, 1876, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Townsend. When he was about 3 years of age, his people moved to Ver­ montville, where they lived for about 10 years, when they moved to Nashville and Ray entered the Nashville schools, from which he was graduated with the class of ’94. Immediately upon leaving school he went into the Nashville elevator with his father. At the death of his father several years later, he and his older brother Earl suc­ ceeded to the business, which they conducted in partnership for a number of years, until Earl was elected register of deeds for Barry County, when Ray took over the business, conducting it very successful- TWO NEW FOR PICTURE! 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He had at that time been ac­ tively connected with the elevator for 26 years, during which time he had won the friendship of the entire com­ munity, town and country. In April 1922, he purchased the drug store of C.H. Brown, north ofthe post office, which he has since conducted with signal success. (In 1990 terms, the drug store was located in the Gribben Block, which now houses Bouchard’s Variety store.) On June 15, 1898, he was married to Miss Daisy Wellman, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wellman, who survives him. Two sons were bom to them, Robert W., now with the Ingersoll-Rand Company and at present making his headquarters at Easton, Pa., and Ted, at home and a senior in the Nashville schools. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 from the home on Middle Street, conducted by the Rev. George A. Osborne of the Methodist Church, and interment was made at Lakeview. A large number of people attending to pay their last respects to a loved friend and the floral tributes were pro­ fuse and beautiful... The passing of Ray C. Townsend has brought sadness and tears to many people of the community. He will be sadly missed by a host of friends. The business places of the village were closed yesterday afternoon during the hour ofthe funeral, out of respect to his memory. Wenger and Troxell buy Old Reliable Market - A deal was consumated Tuesday by which Menno Wenger and Ir­ vin Troxell became the pro­ prietors of the Old Reliable Market, conducted for several years by Frank S. Lemmon. Messrs. Wenger and Troxell have taken possession, have renovated the market and are stocking it up in great shape. They say they propose to make it a market of which the people of Nashville will be proud. Mr. Lemmon is planning to move back to Grand Ledge, their old home, and where they have a residence which they have been homesick to get back to. They will leave Nashville with the hearty good wishes of a host of friends they have acquired during their residence here, and will be heartily welcomed back as often as they care to come. That the new firm will be successful goes without say­ ing, for they are both ex­ perienced market men, know­ ing the business thoroughly. New undertaking firm launches in business - Harold G. Springett and Fay C. Wing are engaging in the undertak­ ing business in Nashville, and make announcement in this issue of their opening in the Gribbin Block. They will carry a complete stock of funeral supplies, some of which have already arrived, and in a day or so will be prepared to give prompt and thorough attention to all calls. Mr. Springett will have charge of the local office and will attend to the conducting of obsequies. He has had ex­ perience in this line of work, through his connection with W.D. Feighner the past year, and will be able to give entire satisfaction. Mr. Wing, who will look after the embalming, is a licensed embalmer of 20 years’ experience. For some time past he has been engaged in the undertaking and fur­ niture business at Woodland, and is pastor of the Coats Grove Church, a charge which he filled some 24 years ago. Local News - Harry Ap­ pelman, carrier of the rural route No. 1, is laid up with a broken finger, as the result of an accident which occurred Thursday when his car skidd­ ed into a ditch. Mrs. Ap­ pleman is substituting on the route. *** Sheriff Parker has named Mrs. Parker under­ sheriff, which may prove a good arrangement. We notice several sheriffs about the state have adopted the same plan. *** W.A. Quick caught a 13-pound pike through the ice at Thomapple Lake Friday. That is, Ward hooked it. We can’t find out who landed it; half a dozen fellows claim the credit. *** D.D. Hess, the new undertaker, is moving his family here from Vermont­ ville. They will occupy the Pendill residence at Washington and Phillips streets. The parent-teacher’s meeting held at the Feighner School on the evening of Jan. 9, was a decided success. Mrs. Roy Brumm was chair­ man of die program commit­ tee and put on several ex­ cellent numbers. Those par­ ticipating were Mrs. Elmer Franck, Mrs. Graydon An­ drews, Miss Madeline Garlinger, Messrs. Owen Hynes, Victor Pratt and Glenn Moore, with community sing­ ing and discussion. Mrs. Harley Feighner, chairman of the entertainment committee had a number of contests ready, but owing to the lateness of the hour, only one was used. Mrs. Roy Garlinger, chairman of the refreshment committee, serv­ ed popcorn and candy, which everyone enjoyed. The meeting was well attended and everyone reported a fine time. The Woman’s Literary Club members are sponsors for a parent and infant clinic, to be held at Putnam Library Jan. 23, beginning at 9 a.m. Dr. Lillian Smith, Miss Lois Jones, nutrition worker, and Miss Sylvia Krejci, clinic nurse, all of Lansing, all sent out by the state board of health, will be present to con­ duct the clinic. All mothers with children under 5 years of age are urged to attend this clinic, which is given free. The high school basketball boys have struck a winning stride since the holiday vaca­ tion, and have turned in two more victories the past week. Friday night the teams visited Portland, and the boys smothered their opponents with a 13 to 4 score. The girls were forced to go into the Continued on next page— Immediately after graduating high school in 1894, Ray C. Townsend became associated with his father, Richard, in the Nashville elevator. Later he and his brother, Earl, became partners in the business, and when it was sold in 1920 to the Nashville Cooperative Association, Ray had been actively associated with the elevator for 26 years, and had won many friends in the community. In 1922 he bought Charley Brown's Postoffice Pharmacy in the Gribbin block and was operating it at the time of his death. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 16, 1990_ Page 5 Memories of the past, from page 4 game with a substitute lineup, and were not so fortunate, however, being beaten by a 39 to 12 tally. Monday night the high school boys clashed with the Independents, and trimmed them 24 to 18. A preliminary game was played between the Nashville and Hastings Boy Scouts, in which the Nashville youngsters were victorious, 30 to 15. We are pretty well satisfied ourselves that News ads pay. Ofcourse we haven’t sold that 60-acre farm in West Kalamo that we want to sell so badly, but we guess that’s because nobody wants to buy a farm. On the other hand, we asked last week if it were possible to dig up in this community a copy of Sanders Fifth Reader, which was used in the schools in this vicinity 40 or 50 years ago. It was. We have been showered with Sanders Fifth readers. We had two brought in, three sent in by mail, and a number of other people have called us up on the phone and offered copies. Much obliged, folks, for your unanimous response. We know it pays to advertise. Latest contributions to Putnam Public Library The latest contributions to the Putnam Public Library Building Fund came recently in memory ofSterling Bahs by Helen Howe, Leon and Helen Ackett, and by Wilma DeCamp and family. In memory of Pearl Haywood by Helen Huwe. In memory of Russell Mix by Leon and Helen Ackett, Ona Hinckley, Petie Latta, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hin­ ckley, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hinckley, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martich, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Foley, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fuller. In memory of Harold Oleson by Gaylord and Esther Gould, Larry and Barbara Hawblitz, Mark and Betty Pierce, Wayne and Loretta Neil, and Wayne and Sherry Gould. In memory of Horace K. Powers by Mabie Powers. In memory of Hollis B. McIntyre by Laura E. McIntyre. In memory of Arthur Kays by Ellen Kays. In memory of Darwin Mc­ Clelland by Wilma DeCamp. Donations to the fund have been made by Donald and Jeanette Joseph, and by Ger- trude Montgomery. The Literary Club donated the proceeds from its bake sale to the library building fund. The library has received a donation from employees at Nashville Carl’s Market in honor of Donald and Jeanette Joseph. anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News and will be inscribed on special scrolls in the new room. The library also have received several donations from anonymous donors. Donations to the fund for the Children’s Wing may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073. Unless Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main Street NASHVILLE 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 219 S. State St. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 HOMECOOKING ATITS BEST Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices Trowbridge Service Jack & Judy s < S OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. ( Country Kettle Cafe 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE PH. 852-1551 HECKER Agency 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road AUTO SERVICE CENTER FRANKLIN LIVED THE LIFE HE PRESCRIBED FOR EACH OF US Few people throughout history have managed to achieve worldwide fame in so many ways as did Benjamin Franklin, whose birthday occurs this week. He was renowned as a statesman of international stature. He verified the existence of electricity by flying a kite in a thunderstorm. Perhaps most of all, he left us his recipe for a better life, which is as valid today as ever. It included thrift, temperance, sensible hours and making the best use of the time of which our lives are made. We should all follow his advice, but unfortunately many of us don’t; until we try to buy back our health and then find out that it’s too late. At your House of Worship, thank God for a man like Benjamin Franklin, whose legacy helped to give us our freedom, many of our comforts and conveniences, and the formula for a longer life in which to enjoy them. FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 Time, lor thins the stull Ule is made of. "We should live solxrly, righteously and Ktxlly. in this present world.” ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ......10 a.m. Morn. Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 realtor; WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER 126 S. Main St. BROKER Nashville, Ml. 49073 res. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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. —Titus 2:12 Area Church Schedules Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. 726-0569 852-1985 — benjamin franklin Sat. Mass ............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. 130 S. Main St., Vermontville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ...... A.M. Service ..... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 a.m. .11 a.m: ..7 p.m. .....7p .m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of 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. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School .... 11 a .r Fellowship Time After Worship 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. a for or information norma on a ou Call about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. REV. SALLEY NOLEN REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville 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) A.M. Worship .9:45 a.m. Sun. School .....10:30 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 16. 1990 — Page 6 Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation lists new benefactor Group, Sandra L. Turner, and Darryl and Kay Hartzler. Donations are made "in honor" of someone still living and "in memory" of someone who has died. Larry and Patricia Knuth donated in honor of Phil Gaut. Donations in memory of their mother and grandmother, Irene Foote, were received from the Foote family, Leo and Phyllis Trumble, Kendall and Pat Sayles, Edwin and Alice Foote, and from Francis and Patricia Crandell and The second new DNR Public Access Site in Nashville, Site B, is located at the Kathryn Bosworth Houck. Florence Cheal was named foot of Middle Street on the Mill Pond near the Boy Scout Hall. in a memorial donation from Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT continued from front page Tom Bishop memorials were received from Herbert and on Reed Street, and most The village is also responsi­ When he realized that four and Sharon Bishop and Elmer of the signs are in place. of the signs in Nashville were ble for maintainance and is However, they are very to be placed on M-66, one for considering future im­ and Junia Jarvie. (Formerly Bonnie and Clyde s) A donation in memory of small and passing motorists motorists traveling in either provements such as electrical can easily miss them, Burd direction past each site, outlets, restrooms and spon­ Bill Maker Jr, was received Children’s Meals & under only told Johnson. from Marvin and Judy Laurie. Johnson said the village soring a fishing contest. It was also noted that other should be able to get them and The Nashville DNR public Memorials for Harold • Large Pieces of Homemade Pie DNR public access sites have advised Burd to call the access sites are now open to Oleson, Tom Oleson's father, Open Friday until 11 p.m. for After much larger signs, and Michigan Department of public use during daylight were received from Tom and Games and Socializing Johnson said those were used Transportation in Kalamazoo. hours. Ann Taylor, Dan and Audrey OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. only on state highways. Watson, Tim and Bessie Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Smith, Jim and Penny Jones, 202 North Main Larry and Diane Winegar, and ordered soon, will be dis­ Nashville, Michigan played inside the main Bob and Pam Harvey. A plaque, which' will be entrance of Maple Valley Look your best High School. It will contain names of Funders, Patrons at all times and Benefactors. MEMBERS OF BARRYwith a... EATON BOARD OF REALTORS For more information & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE about the plaques or the CARE-FREE STYLE foundation, call Junia Jarvie for the Upcoming Events. at 852-0830. 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE The following is a list of. The VILLAGE HAIR PORT Phone (517) 852-1915 REALTOR1 those in the Funder category or Phone 852-1916 for 1989: 470 East Main Street Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR .Eves. 726-0223 Thornapple Valley VFW Vermontville (Graduate Realtors Institute) ......... 852-1740 DOC OVERHOLT................. Auxiliary, Post No. 8260; EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES DON STEINBRECHER........ ......... 852-1784 Troy and Sharon Foster; the 726-0257 SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... ......... 852-1543 • Multiple Listing Maple Valley Senior High Service (MLS) HMS HUBERT DENNIS................ ......... 726-0122 — HOURS — School Student Council; GARRY KNOLL................... ........ 852-0786 • Home Warranty Available 8:30 a.m. .to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Nashville Masonic Lodge No. g_ Some eveningsbyappointment 255; family and friends of Dana Dean; family and friends TrrrrrrsTrsTrsTTrBnnrrrrroTvrrrrrrrrrriHnr ofKaren Decker Ryan; Maple Valley Education o Association; friends of Jennie Boyd; Nashville W.K. 2 1-517-852-0940 • 1-616-945-5553 ‘ Kellogg Class of '59; family SIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS!! NASHVILLE • 4 BEDROOM - 2 story and friends of Faith Nicely remodeled brick home, home, natural woodwork, 5 BEDROOMS - VERMONTVILLE 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, French doors off living room. Dickinson; employees of Large home on large lot with attached 2 car garage, on Good family home. Call for trees, S room for garden, Vermontville Citizens extra large lot one block from appointment to see. (N-315) single garage S shed Elevator; Charles and Louis stores in Vermontville. Listed Viele and family; family and friends of Leslie Fausto Robert L. Beystrum; Vermontville Lions Club; family and friends of Thomas “COUNTRY" ■ 10 ACRES • $49,900 Bishop; family and friends of WITH POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT Irene Foote; Donald and TERMS Good 3 bedroom Jeanette Joseph; Lloyd and home plus a 30x32 garage, a NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE - 2 Frances Eaton; Cristopher THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE FOR hip roof and a pole barn. story, 4 bedroom home with $25,000!! Neat 2 bedroom cot­ Bellevue School District. Call Beebe; Larry Knuth; the large rooms for "family tage with lake access'— 2 Don. (CH-267) Maple Valley Class of 1969; living" — includes a utility new decks, storage shed & room & a family room — also Frances MacDonald, Kalamo Call today and start booking. aluminum siding!! All in VACANT PARCELS 1 car garage, all in a good Masonic Lodge; Nashville "move-in" condition. Call o location on a corner lot. BUILDING LOTS ON NASHVILLE Class of 1939; Duane and Sandy. (CH-269) TANNING SEASON PACKAGES HWY. - Natural gas and electric (N-331) Judy Newland; Vermontville available. Land contract terms Hours available Tuesday thru Friday Class of 1958; Maple Valley possible. Call Hubert Dennis. Class of 1964; the Hecker (VL-312) Agency; Hale and Arlene HoJOIN FOR 1 MONTH SOPOO FULLER HEIGHTS BUILDING LOT kanson, Vermontville Class Sets high - good location in (Feb. 1 to 28th).......................... of 1963; R.L. Sales Inc.; newer subdivision. Call “EXTRA NICE" FARM HOME PLUS "Sandy." (VL-323) Vermontville Woman's Club; JOIN FOR 2 MONTHS MAPLE VALLEY 26 ACRE HORSE FARM (MORE LAND AVAILABLE) 3 80 ACRES SUNFIELD AREA - Very 5 ACRES (APPROX.) - $7,500. Hinman H. Sackett; Larry and (Feb. 1 thru March 31) $ ^7 IT 00 nice 5 bedroom, 2 story farm bedroom, remodeled, 2 story Patricia Knuth; NashBuilding site "in country." Pay in full Feb. 1 and join for.. house, with large family home, 40x60 hip roof barn ville/Vermontville alumni; Land contract terms. (VL-297) with 5 box stalls on lower room. Large barn in good JOIN FOR 3 MONTHS condition. Lakewood Schools. Elmer and Junia Jarvie; and COMMERCIAL LOT - NASHVILLE level, 13x13 tack room - 20 Would sell land separately. (Feb. 1 thru April 30th) Herbert and Sharon Bishop. $gJrgV /ggg Blacktop road, edge of town, acres of rolling hills with The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Found­ ation has a new Benefactor listing for $1,000 or more. The Kevin J. Brock memorial also is the first listing in the 1990 Funder category. Kevin Brock, a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School, was killed in a traffic accident last Sept­ ember. He was named in in the memorial donation acc­ epted from his family. Several donations in the 1989 Funder category also were received by the scholarship foundation in December. The new listings included Hinman H. Sackett, Larry and Patricia Knuth, Nashville and Vermontville alumni, Herbert and Sharon Bishop, Donald and Jeanette Joseph, Lloyd and Frances Eaton, and Elmer and Junia Jarvie. Other contributions have been received recently from Hastings City Bank, the Eaton County Antique Study now open Nashville receives $4,440, MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate BOBBIE’S ! Tanning Special for February woods & pond sites. All for $59,900! Call Don. (F-319) MAKING A CHANGE IN 1990? Whether you are contemplating a smaller home or a larger home, getting the family into the “country” or need to move into town — please let us help you “make your move!" Give us a call if you are thinking of selling or buying - “Spring” is just around the comer!! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (F-324) 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE 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) 78 ACRES “PRODUCTIVE” FARM LAND SOUTHWEST OF SUNFIELD On blacktop road. Natural gas. Call Hubert Dennis. (F-324) Pay in full Feb. 1 and join fo 3 acres. Land contract terms! (VL-329) 10 ACRE PARCELS (or 20-30 acres) - more available — take your pick now!! Country road, a mile from town — trees on property. (VL-325) 17 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & " pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) Seminar on drugs set for tonight! “Talking to Your Kids About Drugs,” a seminar for parents, is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School Library. All parents and interested people are welcome to attend. JOIN FOR 4 MONTHS (Feb. 1 thru May 31st Pay in full Feb. 1 and join for . . ... or... $ gX AQA VO O JOIN FOR A FULL 6 MONTHS OF TANNING $g E*/x gg Feb. 1 to July 31st ................... X 5 (J Only restriction that applies is Tuesday thru Friday tanning, hours decided by management. taLaa a a.e.a aaeeoeeeeee i a g.0_gJ>-g-CJLQ-8 a C a a a A. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, January 16. 1990 — Page 7 Administrator receives more time on residency rule J-Ad Graphics News Service The Maple Valley Board of Education approved high school assistant principal and athletic director Bill Rivest’s request last Monday for an ad­ ditional 90 days to meet the district’s residency require­ ment for administrators. Rivest’s new position became open when Ed Samp­ son resigned last year and took a principal’s post at Bath High School. When Rivest, an industrual arts/wood shop teacher at Maple Valley High School, took the position at the begin­ ning of the school year, the board agreed to give him six months to meet the requirement. However, at that time Rivest told the board and the interviewing committee that he had purchased his home in Charlotte with the intention of using his skills to refurbish the home and would not be able to sell it until he finished that work. Upon receiving Rivest’s promise that he would ex­ pedite the remodeling pro­ cess, do his best to sell his home in Charlotte and move into the district as soon as possible, the interviewing committee and the board told Rivest that if he needed addi­ tional time, it wouldn’t be a problem. Board President Bill Flower >S* fe°*i* *u< Z *u<>»Z* read the letter Rivest submit­ ted, in which he stated that he had been working on the house, having completed the partitioning, electrical work and drywall installation. Rivest also added that he had been very busy with his new duties and that he had spoken to real estate agents both about selling his Charlotte home and about buying one in Maple Valley, which he didn’t foresee as a problem. Flower noted that the board knew ofthis matter before hir­ ing Rivest, and living up to that arrangement, the board granted Rivest’s request for an additional three months to meet the residency requirement. Trustee Harold Stewart ad­ ded that he thought it was im­ portant for all administrators to live in the school district. “But I think the board has to be reasonable in allowing them time to meet that re­ quirement,” he said. However, the vote was 6 to 1, as Trustee Charlie Viele voted not to allow Rivest the additional three months to meet the requirement. In other business last Monday: — The board read a letter from the Eaton County Educa­ tion Association—MEA/NEA emphasizing the concern of both associations, teachers and support personnel, “over Obituaries the serious problems surroun­ ding contract negotiations in our District.” It added that both groups met on Dec. 1 to discuss the problems, and “Strategies to bring about a prompt and fair settlement were on top of the agenda.” “We are concerned that the well being of the Maple Valley Schools, and par­ ticularly that of our students, are in jeopardy. These pro­ blems must be resolved soon in order to maintain high quality education in Maple Valley Schools.” “Take this letter as notice that we are extremely con­ cerned over the Board’s ap­ parent lack of fairness and sensitivity for the employees needs and that we are ready and willing to do what is necessary to achieve set­ tlements,” the letter added. The board had no comment on the letter, but it met in ex­ ecutive session to discuss the negotiations. However, no action was taken in regular session afterward. — The board approved the resignation of dishwasher Wendy O’Dell. 16934427 HASTINGS - Billy Ray Maker, Jr., 29 of 1200 Charl­ ton Drive, Hastings passed away Monday, January 8,1990 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing of Hodgkins Disease. Mr. Maker was bom August 1,1960 in Hastings, the son of Billy Ray and Bonnie (Sher­ man) Maker. He was raised in Nashville and attended Maple Valley High School, graduat­ ing in 1979. He was married to Bernice Milleson in Vale, Colorado in 1983. The couple lived at their present address the past two years. Mr. Mater was employed at Carl’s Market and Maker’s I.G. A. in Nashville during high school. The past ten years he was employed at Flexfab in ■ Hastings. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Maker is survived by his wife, Bernice; son, Ben Maker at home; parents, Bonnie and Bill Maker Sr. of Nashville; sister, Becky Wilson ofNash­ ville; grandmother, Eleanor Merrick of Nashville; one niece and three nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 11 at Nash­ ville United Methodist Church with Reverend Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to Ben Maker Trust Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. • •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* BINGO : MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.a g Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 ! Help Wanted Good Neighbor Pharmacy Good Neighbor Pharmacy Children’s Pain Reliever Tablets Without Aspirin Baby Powder Good Neighbor Pharmacy Vitamin B-l 14 oz. 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NOWASPIRW Billy Ray Maker, Jr. — Upon the recommenda­ tion of Transportation Direc­ tor Gerald Aldrich, the board moved to elevate mechanic Pat Powers to the third step on the support personnel con­ tract, noting that he has suc­ cessfully completed his 90-day probationary period. — The board approved several curriculum changes for the 1990-91 school year. — Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan gave a report on the MEAP test results. — The board approved the hiring of Melanie Winegar as a teacher’s aide in the special education program, noting that she has experience in working with gifted children. — The board approved Superintendent Carroll Wolff’s plans to retire Dec. 31. — The board met in ex­ ecutive session to discuss con­ tract negotiations with the MVEA and MVESPA. — The board acknowledg­ ed receipt of a $125 donation to the athletic fund from Don and Jeanette Joseph. — The board noted that the Eaton Intermediate Spell-ARama will be held at MVHS March 20 at 7 p.m. SUPHEDRINE g Compare to Sudafed 3 9 8 oz. or Compare to Dimetapp 219 Main Street Nashville 852-0845 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday NATIONAL BRAND QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES!! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 16, 1990 — Page 8 Thompson leads Maple Valley eagers past Pennfield 73-69 Friday Some gambles pay off handsomely. Plagued by four fouls, Maple Valley’s Shaun Thompson scored 12 fourth quarter points including four free throws in the last 12 seconds to lead the Lions past Pennfield 73-69 last Friday. The win helped Maple Valley (5-2) tie the Panthers for second place in the SMAA with a 4-1 mark. Pennfield (8-1) had been ranked No. 16 in the Associated Press Class C poll. Bronson leads the league at 5-0. "Diompson picked up his fourth foul with 18 seconds left in the third period and Maple Valley trailing 51-47. But Thompson, named to the All-SMAA team as a junior a year ago, helped the Lions in­ to a 69-67 lead with 18 seconds left in the game. Two Pennfield free throws tied the score, but Thompson answered with a pair with 12 seconds to go and then added two more with three seconds left to clinch the win. Thompson finished with 34 points including 14 of 15 free throws while Scott Casteele added a season-high 24 points and Jason Hoefler 12. “It was an outstanding per­ formance by Thompson,” Lion coach Jerry Reese said. Sports “It was just an outstanding high school basketball game. It was what we needed to get past an unbeaten club.” Thompson’s effort closes out an outstanding week in which he hit six threepointers, grabbed 24 points, had 15 assists and seven steals while canning 21 of 22 free throws. Thompson’s efforts over­ shadowed a tight game bet­ ween two teams trying to stick in the SMAA title chase. The game was tied 14-14 after one period, but Pennfield skipped into a 33-28 lead by the half. Pennfield upped that advan­ tage to 51-47 by the start of the fourth quarter and still led 65-61 with less than four minutes left. But Casteele broke a 67-67 tie at the 2:18 mark with a short jumper and the Lions never trailed again thanks to Thompson’s free throws. “Overall everyone played well, but the one who con­ tributed more than I thought was Casteele,” Reese said. Reese also had praise for Travis Hokanson and Marc Nehmer, who held Pennfield ace Steve Rap to only 11 points. He had been averaging 17 this season. “They played outstanding defense,” Reese said. Last Tuesday Maple Valley went over the century mark for only the second time in school history in a 102-64 win over Springport. Thompson had 39 in that game with Casteele adding 16, Dan Franks 12 and Hoefler 11. Maple Valley jayvee eagers pound St. Philip 60-39 On Friday, Jan. 5 the JV Lions bent St. Philip 60-39. The Lions fell behind early Vermontville Hardware With Every $10.00 Cash Purchase Receive a Chance to WIN A ... 19” MAGNAVOX COLOR TV Drawing to be held March 1,1990 Cash & Cary — While Supplies Last — Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.*Frl. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 but took a 14-12 lead at the end of one quarter. In the se­ cond quarter St. Phil shot the lights out, shooting 50 percent from the floor for the 1st half and taking a 29-21 halftime lead. In the third quarter the Lions picked up the tempo at both ends of the floor and outscored the Tigers 22-8 to take a 43-37 lead. In the fourth it was all Lions holding the Tigers to only 2 points while scoring 17 enroute to a 60-39 victory. Darrel Stine led the Lion with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Mickey Collier added 8 points, Kirk Warner 7, Matt Gates 6, Chip Reese 5, and Brice Hasselback 4. Brice Hasselback led the rebounders with 8 and Mickey Collier ad­ ded 7 assists. The JV record is now 3-2. Maple Valley's Scott Casteele (24) lays in two ot his 24 points in the Lions' thrilling 73-69 win last Friday. Jayvee eagers take Springport 44-42 The JV Lions traveled to Springport on Jan. 9 to win a close one 44-42. The game was close from the start with the Lions leading 12-8 after one and 37-34 at the half. The Lions were then outscored 19-17 in the second half but managed to hold off a last second shot by the Spartans to win the game. The free throw line proved to be the Lions hardship spot as they hit on only 5 of 20. Darrel Stine led the Lions with 11 points and 13 re­ bounds. Mickey Collier added 10 points and 9 rebounds, Mate Gates 9 points, Jeremy Sampson 7 points and 4 steals. The Lions traveled into arch-rival Pennfield last Fri­ day in hopes of not repeating last year’s 50 point loss to the Panthers. The Lions fell behind early trailing 24-16 at the end of one, but came back roaring in the second behind Chip Reese’s 10 points in­ cluding 2 three pointers to take a 42-39 half time lead. The Lions once again lost their poise in the third falling behind 63-52, but behind the three point shooting ofJeremy Sampson and Kirk Warner, pulled to within three with 7 seconds left. Darrel Stine then bounced a three point attempt off the back of the rim at the buzzer that would have sent the game into overtime. The Lions lost 74-71 in a hard fought game. Chip Reese led the Lions with 15 points, Darrel Stine added 12 points and 5 re­ bounds, Mickey Collier 11 points, Matt Gates 10 points and 6 assists, Jeremy Samp­ son 8 points, Brice Hasselback and Tim Ferrier 6 points. The JV record is now 4-3. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. 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We just need to gain more strength n our spiking.” Senior Denee Cripe, served 11- for-ll, including 2 aces, and junior Sheryl Finkler let the Tigers know that serves don’t come in size as she was 9-for-ll. Kerrie Lamie was top spiker with five of five with 1 kill and Tammy Ashley had 2 blocks. On Thursday evening, the Valley netters were the guests of Lansing Christian. The Lady Lions showed no mercy to their hosts, defeating them 15-1, 15-6. Tammy Thomas served 12/16 including 5 aces and Kerri Lamie also had 5 aces and served 9/11. Tammy Ashley was spiker for the evening with 4/4 including 1 kill. The entire team con- CARD OF THANKS The family of Florence (Trowbridge) Cheat would like to thank everyone for their kind­ ness at the time ofthe loss ofour Mother and Grandmother. Thank you to the Ambulance Service for their swift response to the call for help, the Eaton County Sheriff Department and Dr. Kim for their assistance, and the Rosier Funeral Home for their wonderful service and help. We also thank the ladies of The Church ofThe Brethren for the very good luncheon they served for us after the services. A special thanks to Joe and Jean Boyer for their kindness to Archie and Mom through the years, and for being there when Mom needed help. We can never thank everyone enough for all the help and caring. Vemon and Mary Trowbridge Bud and Barbara Sue Trowbridge Richard and Jeanette Trowbridge Lois and James Lightner Joyce and Arthur Jankins Donna and Lee Brown Ben Trowbridge Grandchildren and __________Greatgrandchildren CARD OF THANKS Words can not begin to express our Thanks arid grati­ tude for the out pour ofprayers, cards, flowers, meals and help, at the time ofthe home going ofour son and brother Tom Swift We have truly felt the presence ofthe Lord during this most difficult week We are comforted with the knowledge Tom is home with the Lord. A special thank-you to Pastor Gamer, Pastor Barrett, Pastor Don Roscoe, Cathy and Rick Vessecchia, Pastor Baynes, Pastor Macy, and Pastor DeGroot in prayer. The Lord bless and be with all of you. The famiiies of Thomas Jon Swift tributed to this victory and a total of 14 acres were recorded. Maple Valley played Olivet in a non-conference match last night and traveled to Bronson on Thursday. Saturday, the varsity squad will participate in the very popular Cereal Ci­ ty Classic in Battle Creek. Match site this year will be at the Kellogg Arena and Maple Valley will play against Battle Creek Central, Ypsilanti Lin­ coln, Hillsdale and Bishop Gallagher. Freshman Lions mauled by Panthers Friday the Lions traveled to Pennfield and were beaten by the score of 69 to 41. The Panthers led at the end ofthe first quarter by a scored of 20-8. The Panthers kept up their pressure in the second half, scoring another 27 points enroute to their lopsided victory. Physically the Panthers out­ sized the Lions in every posi­ tion. Their size showed as they dominated the boards. They held the Lions to only 23 team rebounds. Most of their points came from easy put backs of missed shots and fast break lay-ups. Their pressure forced the Lions into dozens of turn-overs. Kale Dipert led the Lions offensively with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Mike Trowbridge put in 10 points and picked up 8 rebounds. Scott English scored 8 points followed by Joel Butler and Steve Hopkins with 5 points each. The Lions will try to get their game back together tonight against the Bronos of Bellevue. The Lions take on Olivet at another home contest. Seventh graders top Olivet, Saranac Maple Valley's seventh grade basketball team pulled in two wins last week. On Jan. 8 they defeated Olivet 48-47. Gabe Priddy led the way with 12 points and 16 re­ bounds. Keith Carpenter had 9 points. Greg Halliwill had 7 points, one a 3-pointer. Cory Hamilton and Mike Williams had 3 points each. Jan. 10th brought a 32-34 win against Saranac. Players scoring were: Gabe Priddy - 6 points, 8 rebounds; Dick Baker - 6 points, 4 steals; Cory Hamilton - 4 points; Cliff Weller - 4 points; Chuck Brand - 4 points, 6 rebounds. Maple Valley seventh grade eagers open with 40-28 win Maple Valley’s seventh grade basketball team opened their season Jan. 3 with a 40 to 28 victory over visiting Lake Odessa. The young lions opened up a 12 to 1 first quarter lead and never looked back. Gabe Priddy accounted for 8 of the teams 12 first quarter points. Priddy lead the team with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Mike Williams followed with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Also scoring were Cliff Weller with 6 and Keith Carpenter and Cory Hamilton with 4 points each. The whole team displayed some fine passing and defen­ sive play in reaching their first win of the season. Spine and Nerve Chart To All Sections oi ,hc Head and Face o tor is an important part of a complete health maintenance team. roa Mutual Insurance Company Home Office — Livonia, Michigan ________ - Founded unded 1938 > For more Information contact: Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville Stan Trumble Cervical Spine (Neck Region) Blood supply to the head, optic and auditory nerves, sinus, shoulders, thyroid. Dizziness, neuralgia, bur­ sitis, stiff neck, upper arm pain, migraine headaches. 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T.H„n "ft-"’?■' To Stomach • c* * To Liver To Gall Bladder To Kidneys • To Ovaries To Bowels -w* To Appendix To Bladder r To Lower Limbs y* ft i\f| ■ The chart does not cover all the body areas affected by the nerves in the spine, nor the complete range or effects a subluxation could have on the related body systems. pain HOW CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP? A concern for the whole person combined with a specilization in the workings of the spine muscles, nerves and circulatory system allow a doctor of chiropractic to effectively evaluate and treat many of the problems a subluxation can cause. MOO VALUE New Patients Presenting this Certificate to the Receptionist are Entitled to ... I I I FREE Consultation, Chiropractic Examination and I First Treatment I ^Examination includes standard test for evaluating the spine and does not include X-rays. However, these are covered by most insurance plans). — NO OBLIGATION TO YOU! — NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER 127 S. 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I 852-2070 I I I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 16, 1990 — Page 10 Board oks new curriculum changes J-Ad Graphics News Service The Maple Valley Board of Education Monday approved several curriculum changes that were recommended by hi^r school principal Larry L^F and the Curriculum Committee for the 1990-91 school year. As a result of the board’s action, the high school will of­ fer “Advanced Keyboarding/Introduction to Com­ puters” next year. Lenz said the new course would replace the current ad­ vanced typing offering. “The new course is design­ ed to better meet the needs of our students in today’s world,” Lenz told the board. The year-long course will be taught in the computer lab and will be designed so that students will fulfill the half credit of computer science that is required for gradua­ tion, Lenz added. The second curriculum change the board approved could also result in a new course offering. Depending on enrollment, the high school will offer a fifth-year math course. After discussing the issue with the math department and the eligible math students, who are juniors taking precalculus/trigonometry, Lenz recommended offering a fifthyear math (calculus) course. He reported that of the 24 juniors taking pre-calculus this year, 13 would like to enroll in a fifth-year math course. However, because of scheduling conflicts in the math department, Lenz said it could be necessary to offer the class before the regular start of school in the morning, which would necessitate pay­ ing a staff member an extra $5,860. It would also make the pur­ chase of new textbooks, at a cost of approximately $645, necessary. The board indicated its preference for holding the class during regular school hours, and Lenz said that would be possible if other math sections did not fill up. Lenz added that only seven of the 13 juniors expressed an interest in taking the new calculus course at 7:30 a.m. He also noted that students seemed to be taking on greater challenges and wanted to ac­ commodate them if at all possible. The board approved the ad­ dition, but asked Lenz to let Rely on Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville for Workers’ Comp Insurance. 22^1 Iti । Hastings Mutual J jfjfI Insurance Company i_____I We're only silent untilyou need us. the board know how many students enrolled in the course. It won’t be taught if only one or two students want to take it. However, it could be of­ fered either during regular hours or before school in 1990-91 and in the future, and Trustee Harold Stewart said he thought enrollment would continue to grow. The final curriculum change the board approved concerned the agriculture pro­ gram at the high school. “During this and next school year, we will be bring­ ing our agriculture program in line with the state adopted cur­ riculum,” Lenz told the board. The high school agriculture program now offers the following courses: Agriculture I: Crop and Soil Science. Agriculture II: Animal Science. Agriculture III: Advanced Agriculture. Agriculture TV: Advanced Agriculture. The board approved the following program, which is in keeping with state guidelines: Agriculture I: Natural Resources and Michigan Agriculture. Agriculture II: Plant and Soil Science. Agriculture III: Animal Science. Agriculture IV: Agricultural Business Management. As Trustee Dave Hawkins noted, it will be possible for sophomores taking agriculture II this year to repeat the course next year when animal science is offered. But Lenz said this couldn’t be helped because this cur­ riculum must be adopted for a school to receive state funds for its vocational agriculture program. REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1990 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN INotice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE January 22,1990 — Last Day DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS The 30th day proceeding said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended. ... 121 SOUTH MAIN at For the purposes of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk Slippery roads keep drivers on their toes! Despite warmer temperatures last week, cold morning temperatures and freezing rain and snow kept motorists driving carefully or walking when their vehicles went their own ways on the ice covered roads, slidding into ditches, trees and other cars. This Chevy truck decided it didn't want to cross a bridge on Vermontville Hwy. east on town and took its driver for a roller coaster ride down the embankment. No one was injured in this incident. 'Market Master' program set by Extension The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, in cooperation with the Eaton County Farm Bureau, is sponsoring “Market Master,” a program for peo­ ple who want to understand how marketing tools for agricultural products work. The marketing tools include cash market, hedging, for­ ward contract, basis contract and options. Market Master was developed by the American Farm Bureau. All producers are encouraged to participate in this introductory workshop, and they don’t need to be a Farm Bureau member. The seven-week series will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and continue each Wednesday until March 7. Two sessions will be offered each day at 1 to 4 p.m. session and a 7 to 10 p.m. (Choose one of these repeat sessions.) The location is at the Eaton County Extension office in Charlotte. Resource people include Business Services I DO CUSTOM PLANING: with industrial 16” planer. For appt, and free estimate call Bill, 758-3479. LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. VACANCY AVAILABLE: at Nashville mini-storage. Winter rates. 1/616-795-3713. Miscellaneous HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580._______ NEED A NEW OR USED LAWN TRACTOR? Call or stop in at Trowbridge’s 130 S. Main Street, Vermontville. Phone 517-726-0569. Roger Betz, Eaton Extension Agricultural Agent and Michigan Farm Bureau representatives. Cost for the series is $90 per farm operation to cover School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 17 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, jello and fruit. Thursday, Jan. 18 Scalloped potatoes and ham, meat sandwich, vegetable, apricot. Friday, Jan. 19 School A.M. only. No lunch. Monday, Jan. 22 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, applesauce. Tuesday, Jan. 23 Spaghetti, rolls arid butter, com, pears. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. c*w TOOL SALES ttHLRlt' MtRCHtlOISt 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 17 Tomato soup, crackers, pickle spear, cheese stick, peach, tuna sandwich. Thursday, Jan. 18 B.B.Q. on bun, sweet potatoes, mixed fruit. Friday, Jan. 19 No Lunch. Monday, Jan. 22 Hot dog and bun, mixed vegetables, juice, cookie. Tuesday, Jan. 23 Scalloped potatoes/ham, carrots, fruit jello, tuna sandwich. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards LES • SALES • serr(VvIiCcEe K's senice ell breeds - ^pplinnce 126 S. Cochran 543-8332 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana & Admiral .Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equip­ ment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. the educational notebook and materials. Contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office at 543-2310 for more information and to register. 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 Eipenenced, Reliable i Reasonable �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 16, 1990 — Page 11 From Our Readers What is the real story of the new Statue of Liberty? Recent winners of special scouting honors are (from left) Lee Ossenheimer, Chris Mudry and Ben Mudry. Nashville scout joins Order of the Arrow Ben Mudry has been chosen by Nashville Boy Scout Troop No. 176 to become a member of the Order of the Arrow. Mudry, senior patrol leader, went through the ordeal during the Fall Con­ clave this past fall at Camp Gerber which made him an Order of the Arrow member. He has attained First Class rank. At the Fall Conclave, Lee Ossenheimer also received the Vigil Honor, which includes a select group of adults and youth within the Order of the Arrow. New members are chosen by existing Vigil Honor members. Ossenheimer is an Eagle Scout. At this same Conclave, Chris Mudry was elected vice chapter chief for the Nacha Tindey Lodge Chapter No. 5, which is in the Land O’ Lakes District. Chris is a Life Scout and will soon be working on his Eagle. The Order ofthe Arrow is a service organization within Boy Scouts. It emphasizes cheerful service in the camp­ ing part ofthe scout program. The scouts in the order elect their own officers, plan their own programs and carry out service projects under their own leaderships. Adults act as advisers, but do not run the Order of the Arrow lodge. Though a scout is chosen by the boys in his troop to become a member, the ma­ jority of those who vote are not members of the lodge. Membership is controlled by the boys themselves. To become eligible for the lodge, a scout must have scoutmaster approval certifying the scout’s spirit, his adherence to the scout oath and law and par­ ticipation in troop activities. A scout must have 15 days and nights of camping within two years prior to election. Free CPR class offered in Charlotte There will be a free C.P.R. class offered at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte Jan. 27 in the classroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants must pre­ register for the class by call­ ing the EMS secretary at 543-1050, extension 362, bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fassett Body Shop s — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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 cogg Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 dj RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM K • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS HR Do it yourself • 1'/« " pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available Dear editor: My husband and I, my in­ laws and some good friends have been talking about the new Statue of Liberty that Barryville Hill has now. We have all admired its beauty and each of us go that ‘way to or from Hastings just to see it. We’re all enjoying guessing its whereabouts. My mother- 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Mrs. Hynes Irish Road, Vermontville, Mi. Girl Scouts gearing up for annual "Cookie Sale Vermontville Girl Scouts are gearing up for their annual cookie sale, their chiefmoney -raising project of the year. From Jan. 19 to Feb. 4, they will be offering an assort­ ment of cookies to earn funds for their troop programs, badges, service projects, and “cookie credits” to apply toward their camping fees. The project is also an educational one, teaching girls how to meet the public, be courteous, be responsible, and to be prompt in returning their money to the troop leaders. They then learn to budget their funds wisely, so that their program plans can be accomplished. They will be offering a varied assortment, including “Tag-alongs”, a cookie top­ ped with peanut butter and wrapped in chocolate; “Do Si 4-H Roller Skating night to be Jan. 18 The fourth of seven 4-H Family Roller Skating nights will be Thursday, Jan. 18, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Skating Center. The entire family as well as friends are invited. The cost is $2.50 with or without skates. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Syrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm.__________________ HAPPY HOLIDAYS and Congratulations form the entire staffat Blanco Furniture in Shel­ byville. Decembers winners: $50 coupon: C. Leestrma, Zeeland, C. Banas, Delton, C. Sauri, Wayland, B. Peters, Shel­ byville, E. Seefert, Shelbyville, M. Garza, Wayland, and S. Smith, Vermontville. $75 coupon: L. Balubaner, Wayland. $100 coupon: M. Kinnane, Otse­ go, and D. McGuire, Middlevil­ le. Pair of lamps: J. Sutcliff, Shelbyville. 10% off any dining room item: S. Baker, Middlevil­ le. Free Soil Shield Upholstery Treatment: S. Friedrich, Wayland, I. De Jonge, Holland, B. Mumma, Gobles, and J. Anderson, Shelbyville. Congra­ tulations again from Blanco Furniture, Shelbyville, 672-5115._________________ WET BASEMENT? rvyvirvri^ X SYSTEM GUARANTEED waterproofing 7264377 in-law thinks it was purchased in New York at the unveiling of the remodeling of the original. My neighbor thinks it was bought in Franken­ muth, Mich. Do you know the real story? Serving Michigan Since 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call Toll Free: 1-800-643-4232 In Grana Rapids: 243-7670 Does,” a peanut butter creme sandwich; “Trefoil,” a rich short bread; Country Hearth, chocolate chip, oats, honey glaze; “Samoa,” a crisp cookie with caramel, coconut, striped with chocolate; and, new this year, “Cabana Cremes,” with one sleeve vanilla creme and one sleeve lemon creme. The cost is $2.50 per box, cheaper per unit than com­ parable cookies on the markets. They are available only once a year, but they all freeze well, so customers can enjoy them all year. They will be delivered bet­ ween March 5 and 8. Those who are missed by' the Scouts may call Jeri Baker at 726-1171 and leave a message to have a Scout con­ tact them. Don't withdraw from a friend who's ill, they need you! To the editor: My father, Ben Kenyon, is not in the best of health. I find it totally unbelievable when I get the chance to come home to visit, that about 95 percent ofmy parents’ friends have just stopped calling or even visiting. Perhaps they don’t know what to say because they find Dad’s illness hard to deal with. That’s okay, I can understand that. Here’s some advice. They should treat Lois and Ben Ke­ nyon the way they would if Dad wasn’t ill. Tell them what you’ve been doing, talk about your trip, or even your kids. Tell a fewjokes, or talk a little sports or politics. Believe me, anything would be wonderful to a couple who have seen on­ ly a few visitors in months. Dad is pretty much restricted to the house except when he has to go out for a doctor’s appointment and Mom only gets out when my brother or his wife can stay with Dad while she runs her errands. Dad’s physical strength may have lessened, but he’s as mentally sharp as ever. Please, just give them a call and let them know when you’ll be over. I’m sure Mom has an extra pot of coffee waiting to brew. Don and Shirley Langham, neighbors and other friends are appreciated for their ever vigilant visits, as are my uncle Gordon for his continued visits and Art Drake for his wood deliveries, they really help. Please take 20 minutes, visit your old friends. They deserve it! David L. Kenyon U.S. Air Force Base, Ohio 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 also qualify to tax-deduct all your IRA deposits. Call today. We're one of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies. MAKING TOUR FUTURE A unu MORE PREDICTABU mo nuut sutauj» SUSAN BAHS 234 E. State Street Hastings, Ml Phone 945-3443 or... 852-9233 Registration Notice for Nashville Village Primary Election February 19, 1990 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 registra­ tion the name of any legal voter in said Township, City of Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PER­ SONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE HALL JANUARY 22, 1990 - LAST DAY The 30th Day Proceeding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act On. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 206 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE. For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefore. The name of no person by 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 ROSE MARY HEATON, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 16, 1990 — Page 12 Check Out Our Where Pleasing You Pleases Us 160 S. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 26 — Tuesday, January 23, 1990 Sunday morning fire destroys Nashville home; tenants uninsured J—Ad Graphics This home on Sherman and Queen, which belonged to a Charlotte man, was destroyed by fire on Jan. 14. Although the tenants were not injured in the blaze, all of their worldly posses­ sions were destroyed, and there was no insurance on the contents of the homes, the damage to which was estimated at $6,000. News Service NASHVILLE No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a home at thecorner of Sherman and Queen in the village Sunday morning that belonged to Gary Emenhiser of Charlotte. The tenants, Linda Kidder and her three children, were not home at 2:44 a.m. when the call came in to the Hastings dispatcher. Kidder was reportedly out with friends and the children were at a babysitters when the fire broke out. The Nashville Fire Depart­ ment responded and arrived at 2:50 with two units. Fire Chief Doug Yarger said his report will show that the home was completely destroyed and estimated the damage to the structure at $20,000. “There was severe fire and structural damage to the attic and two rooms, and the rest of the house was damaged by smoke and heat,” Yarger said. He added that while Emenhiser had insurance on the house, there was no in­ surance onthe contents. Yarger estimated the damage tothe contents at an additional $6,000. Don Turner, the Director of the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross, has already been in contact with Kidder, who is currently stay­ ing with relatives in the area. The cause of the blaze has not been determined, and Yarger said a Michigan State Police Trooper from the Hastings Post has been called in to assist in the investigation. Yarger wouldn’t speculate on a probable cause but noted that the home did not have a woodbumer. “That’s usually what you find (a faulty woodbumer) at this time of the year, but this house had gas heat,” he said. The Hastings Fire Depart­ ment assisted the local volunteer firefighters by pro­ viding extra air tanks. Eaton County prosecutor to run for judgeship by Mark LaRose StaffWriter CHARLOTTE — Judges, attorneys, politicians, law en­ forcement officials, family, friends and the press were on hand Thursday in the Com­ missioner’s Room at the Eaton County Courthouse to show support and hear Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hocking announce his candidacy for the new Barry-Eaton Circuit Court judgeship. “In 1991, this tough, no­ nonsense prosecutor will be your new tough, no-nonsense circuit judge,” Hocking told the crowd before closing his rehearsed speech with a promise. “I make only one (cam­ paign) promise, and that is to those (people) who pass through the doors of a cour­ troom where I preside,” Hocking said, pausing for dramatic emphasis. ‘‘I pro­ mise them justice.” Hocking is the first to an­ nounce his candidacy for what will be the third judgeship in the Fifth Judicial District, which currently comprises Barry and Eaton counties. The district now is served by just two judges, the Honorable Thomas S. High school janitor charged with criminal sexual conduct by Mark LaRose StaffWriter A 53-year-old custodian at Maple Valley High School has been charged in Eaton County District Court with fourth­ degree criminal sexual con­ duct, according to Prosecutor G. Michael Hocking. Hocking said the charge against Lary Matson of Nashville is a high court misdemeanor that carries a two-year maximum jail sentence. Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree occurs when there is sexual contact with the use of force, Hocking said. However, there is no penetra­ tion involved. “An example would be if a man pushed a juvenile girl See High school, page 2 Eveland and the Honorable Richard M.’ Shuster, who re­ quested the additional judgeship because of an over­ crowded docket. The plan to create the third judgeship was approved by the Michigan Legislature in 1988 and by both counties last October. However, in their resolu­ tion, the Barry County Com­ missioners said that adding a third judge would hinge upon whether the State Legislature approves the creation of two election divisions within the Fifth Circuit. A bill by Rep. Bob Bender and Rep. Frank Fitzgerald calling for the district to be split into two voting units is currently before the house. See Eaton, page 3 Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hocking Nashville man given 90 days in jail in junk ordinance case by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — Sidney Green, owner of R & F In­ dustries on Main Street, last week was ordered by District Judge Gary Holman in Hastings to serve 90 days in jail for violating a probation condition in connection with a junk ordinance case. The probation conditions said Green must bring his Main Street property into compliance with the Nashville Village’s junk ordinance. Village President John Hughes told the council at a rescheduled meeting Monday that Judge Holman said Green had to serve 90 days in jail for the probation violation but was given credit for the 30 days he served last year for a similar violation. Hughes added that Holman had made the sentence condi­ tional on whether Green made certain efforts to comply by Jan. 25, when he was ordered to begin serving the 60-day sentence in the Barry County Jail. “There was no mention of any work release, but that’s something his attorney can re­ quest,” Hughes added. The action comes after village officials insisted in November that further action be taken because Green was not living up to an agreement worked out with the village after the first jail term that said Green would continue to work on bringing the property into compliance. A majority of the trustees said they felt they had been fair and patient, but would be setting a poor example if Green wasn’t compelled to obey the law. After losing a two-year legal battle with the village over its junk ordinance, which Sidney Green prohibits the storing of dismantled or inoperable vehicles, machinery and equipment, Green was conSee Nashville, page 2 Before Green began his attempt to bring the property into compliance with tne ordinance, there were numerous inoperable vehicles stored on the front lawn of his Main Street business, which many residents considered an eyesore. M/ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 2 High School janitor charged , against the wall and touched her breasts,” Hocking added. The charge stems from an incident that was alleged to have taken place at the high school Jan. 8. “What we have here is a situation in which a 15-yearold girl was allegedly accosted in a school building- by the defendant,” Hocking said. Because of the nature of the crime and the age and legal status of the victim, Hocking said he couldn’t reveal her name or give any further information. A preliminary examination was scheduled for Monday, Jan. 22, but the results ofthat examination were not available at press time. Hocking, who has delegated the prosecution to an assistant, said that at a preliminary hear­ ing the judge asks the victim to describe the incident to determine whether a crime has been committed and whether there is probable cause to believe the crime could have been committed by the defendent. He added that sometimes the defendent waives the right to a preliminary examination and that sometimes the pro­ secution and the defense begin the plea bargaining process. Hocking could not say what his assistant’s plans or inten-: tions were in the case, nor did he say whether Matson had a previous criminal record. Matson, who has been employed by the school district for eight years, has been suspended with pay pen­ ding the outcome of the trial, said Dave Gilding, president ofthe Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Associa­ tion, of which Matson is a member. He added that Matson couldn’t be fired by the district without just cause and that the union was taking no other action at the present time. “Right now it’s pretty much in the hands of the courts,” Gilding said. “But if he’s from front found innocent, he’ll be brought back to work.” Gilding said that he as far as he knew, Matson had never been involved in any similar incidents. Matson is a custodian with various janitorial respon­ sibilities and he has been a reliable employee who per­ forms his duties adequately, he added. “He always comes to work and does his job,” Gilding said of Matson. “And I’m not aware of any major incidents or problems if he’s been in­ volved in any.” Several attempts were made to contact Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Car­ roll Wolff, but he did not respond. Vermontville news Mrs. Donald Neumiller and Devesa of Carriere, Miss., Mrs. Sunil Das ofAnn Arbor, Mr. and Mrs. David Rishel of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Benedict were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict. Mrs. Robert Brimmer and Candi of Charlotte and Mrs. Mitch Gillons of rural Hastings were afternoon callers. Ray Forest of Holt was an overnight guest of the Hessel Forest family. Steve Forest’s wife, Bar­ bara, and children, Holly, Ashley, Andy and Amanda, are counting the days. Steve is in National Guard basic train­ ing at Fort Knox, Ky. He will finish Feb. 8 and will come home Feb. 9. Russell Booher came home from Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Insurance that begins where Medicare ends. $ Ji’ $ 'Ju Jut * Despite the improvement in the appearance of Green's Main Street business, there are still many vehicles, machinery and equipment on the property, which is in violation of the village's junk ordinance. Nashville man gets 90 days / victed of violating the or­ dinance on two counts. Holman ordered Green to serve two years probation and to bring his village property into compliance with the or­ dinance by May 31, 1989. When he failed to comply with the order of probation that time, Holman sentenced him to 30 days in jail, during which time he was supposed to bring the property into compliance as part of a work­ release agreement. Attorneys for Green and the village then worked out an agreement, but in November village officials became dissatisfied with the alleged lack of progress Green was making. Green has moved numerous vehicles from the front of the building on Main Street. But the ordinance is clear, and the council was explicit in demanding that all junk be removed from his village pro- petty. Green also has property on Fuller Street that is reported to be in violation of the ordinance. So last Thursday, Holman ordered Green to serve the 90 days in jail, which is the max­ imum sentence that each of­ fense carries. District Court Probation Officer Julie DeBoer, who is in charge of the Green case, clarified the matter, saying that Green will begin to finish the remaining 60 days on two 90-day sentences, which will run concurrently, on Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. DeBoer added that the judge said he would reconsider the sentence if Green complies with the ordinance. She did not say that he had to comply by Jan. 25 for this sentence to be reconsidered by the judge. “If someone comes in and from front \>4uto-Owners TkzNo M&enftop&r Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. 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SALLEY NOLEN semesl 1 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. Fellowship Time After Worship Mb j ta | ta«i ! tala Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. piH I ET'ili PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 110 S. Main, Vermontville rt*L । yihl UPS FOR YOUR convenience we can ship out all your UPS packages. If you need it there in a hurry stop on out to Bob’s Serive Shop, 610 S. Wellman Rd. Call for our hours, 517-852-9377. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH mH • ktait I feta LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDING ­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a caU - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. ________ VACANCY AVAILABLE: at Nashville mini-storage. Winter rates. 1/616-795-3713. Area Church Schedules w cleans the place up for him while he’s in jail, the judge may still reconsider,” DeBoer said. When Green finishes serv­ ing the 60-day jail sentence, he will have completely fulfilled his obligation to the court. DeBoer said at that time, the case will be closed as far as her office and the court is concerned. Trustee Ted Spoelstra asked what would happen when Green gets out ofjail. Hughes answered that the village at­ torney, Scott Smith, would be present at the next council meeting Jan. 25 and that it would be best to get that infor­ mation first hand from him. It is not known whether Green can or will be charged with the same offense again or whether the village will take civil action against him. Business Services Auto-Owners' Medicare Supplement provides high-quality coverage you can depend on and it's guaranteed renewable for life! Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. % PEACE UNITED St Sii METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. ss PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE rjk OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Ml 1,1 Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO J'S �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 3 Eaton man runs for judgeship, »••■! ••J ■**> ■J’*k>« !i$ Wtninfe. **».; •®k ■nhikiik *** huinifa -ill faffljiiljijj Traditionally, each existing circuit court in the state has only one voting division. At present, in the Fifth District the total votes garnered in both Barry and Eaton counties determines who will serve as the circuit judges. However, because Eaton County’s population is nearly double that of Barry County, the commissioners want coun­ ty residents to be able to elect one judge to serve Barry County while allowing Eaton voters to elect the other two judges in the district. However, ifthe district isn’t split, all three judges could feasibly be selected by the Eaton County voters because of the population imbalance, Barry Commissioner Rae M. Hoare said. Hocking said he supports the plan to separate the circuit into two election units. He added that the last time he spoke with Reps. Bender and Fitzgerald, they hoped to have the house vote on the bill in March or April. “If the bill passes, Barry County will become the 56th Judicial Circuit with one judge, and Eaton County will remain the 5th Judicial District with two judges,” Hocking said. Thus, if the legislature does not split the circuit, it would be possible for the three judges to be elected by the current election unit regardless of the population imbalance. This would also be more ex­ pensive and would create much more travel and paper­ work for the judges, which is another reason why Hocking supports the division. After introducing his wife Beverly and children, Sara, 8, Lisa, 6, and Jim, 144, Hock­ ing told the crowd that the newly created judgeship takes effect on Jan. 1, 1991. He went on to say that he was begining his 14th year as a public servant in Eaton County. Hocking began his second four-year term as prosecutor this month. He was an assis­ tant prosecutor for eight years and was first appointed in January 1977. After graduating in 1973 from Michigan State Univer­ sity with a bachelor of science degree and honors in criminal justice, Hocking went on to earn a juris doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing and graduated in 1976. Hocking has also done ex­ tensive post-doctoral work in his profession, attending numerous courses and legal seminars around the country. He has also performed public services and worked as an instructor, speaker and lec­ turer at many schools and for numerous police groups. “I have-had the pleasure of representing the people in literally thousands of civil and Adult education's second semester to begin Jan. 29 The second semester begins Jan. 29th for adult education daytime classes. The classes are held in the Community Building at Thor­ napple Lake Estates on Thor­ napple Lake Road. All classes necessary for a high school diploma and many others are offered. Students may enroll during the school year and take a class any time between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Classes are three and one half hours long and students work at their own pace. Betty Heidt is the instructor. Evening classes will begin on Monday, Feb. 5. The evening classes are held at the junior-senior high school on Nashville Highway. These classes give adults credit toward their high school diplomas and are free to anyone without a diploma. For those who have a high schol diploma and would like to brush up on a subject, a small fee will be charged for the class. For further information, or to enroll, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. from front criminal cases,” Hocking said. “The past 13 years have been the most exciting and the most rewarding years one could ever hope to have in an entire lifetime.” Hocking went on to name some of the accomplishments he has made with the assistance of his staff. We computerized the of­ fice, provided comprehensive services to crime victims, abolished plea bargaining for major offenses, and “we are tougher on drug offenders than any prosecutor’s office anywhere in the United States. Hocking also noted that the county’s reputation for “in­ tolerance to crime” was owed to “its excellent law enforce­ ment, its courts, to its office of the prosecutor, and to the moral fiber of its citizens and leaders.” After a plea for support, Hocking pledged to the people of the 5th Circuit, “my diligence, my honesty and my integrity.” Integrity was the one-word description that Eaton County Commission Chairman Leonard M. Peters applied to Hocking in his introduction. During the relatively short speech, Hocking also noted some of a judge’s responsibilities. “Our judges have the responsibility to be decisive — and to possess the background, education and experience necessary to know when to remove from society those who would destroy it,” Hocking said. “I have that background. I have that education. I have that ex­ perience. And, as your pro­ secuting attorney, you know I have that reputation.” Hocking, 38, said later that he didn’t think his relative youth would affect his chances of be elected. “I would hope that people would not consider my age as Hocking introduced his wife Beverly and children Sara, Lisa and Jim (not pic­ tured) before going on to tell a crowded room of supporters and law enforcement dignitaries why he was the best man for the job of circuit court judge. The one campaign promise Hocking made was to mete out "justice” to the peo­ ple in his courtroom. a determining factor,” Hock­ ing said. “After all, Thomas Jefferson was only 33 when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.” Hocking added that he thought Americans have taken a clear stand against age descrimination. I also see my youth as a plus. With the courts crowded and dockets full, I think the people will want someone young and energetic to serve them as judge, Hocking said. No one else has announced candidacy for the new judgeship, and Hocking said he didn’t know of anyone who was planning to in the near future. If the circuit is split, only Eaton County voters will be eligible to elect the third cir­ cuit court judge. But if it isn’t split, the entire Barry-Eaton electorate will decide who will sit on the new bench. Staff Writer Elaine Gilbert contibuted some background information on the related Barry County Commission ac­ tions and decisions for this tor OW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT (Formerly Bonnie and Clyde s) Children’s Meals & under Only • Large Pieces of Homemade Pie Open Friday until 11 p.m. for After Games and Socializing OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 202 North Main Nashville, Michigan 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 ’jTwtZX,/1 tZX Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 F.D.LC. Insured EQUAL HOUSING FINANCIAL STATEMENT Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Billy Ray Maker, Jr. would to express our sincere appreciation to each and everyone for the beautiful cards, flowers, donations of food, and the many contributions towards Ben’s trust fund. To all our relatives, friends and neighbors who helped in every way they could. Also Carl’s Super Market, Country Kettle, and Good Time Pizza. To the Women ofthe Method­ ist Church for the lovely lunc­ heon and the Maple Valley Chapel for all their special help. We would especially like to thank Rev. Brooks for his presence and comforting words before and after Bill’s passing. To “Flcxfab and employees” for their everlasting love and concern over this past year. To all; Your kindness will never be forgotten. Bernice and Ben Maker Bill and Bonnie Maker Bill and Becky Wilson Eleanor (Grandma) Merrick after the close of business December 31,1989 Liabilities Assets Mortgage Loans and Liens on Real Estate ................ Mortgage Participation Loans on Savings Accounts Consumer Loans Accrued Interest Real Estate Owned and in Judgemen Education Loans Investments and Securities Cash on Hand in Banks Office Buildings and Equipment (Less Depreciation) Deferred Charges and Other Assets ‘80,186,030.80 13,035,949.15 357,611.07 ...584,312.20 554,801.36 89,428.84 .3,018,883.28 10,233,028.23 1,013,332.62 2,254,336.13 948,601.79 ‘112,276,315.47 Savings Accounts-Advances for Taxes and Insurance Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank Other Liabilities General Reserves ‘101,156,211.54 00 733,843.40 10,386,260.53 ‘112,276,315.47 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 4 Father-Son banquet, bakery sale top stories sixty-six years ago Plans for a father-son ban­ quet, sale of the Nashville Bakery to Elmer Belson, and honoring of a local Standard Oil agent were among the front-page stories in The Nashville News 66 years ago this week. On the back page ofthat eight-page issue were a number of colorful exchanges from other Michigan papers. Let’s take a look at The News of Jan. 24, 1924. Father-Son Banquet Plans Well Under Way - Will be served at Community House Friday evening, by Ladies’ Act Society The annual fathers and sons banquet will be served at the Community House Friday evening of this week, Jan. 25, and the com­ mittee is meeting with fine success in the sale of tickets, which will likely all be taken before Friday evening. A splendid program has been prepared and the occa­ sion promises to be one of thorough enjoyment for all those fortunate enough to be present. The evening will be more or less informal, with plenty of community singing and a general good time. Belson buys bakery. A Tallent will retire business change was made yesterday by which Wells Tallent, for a number ofyears proprietor of the Nashville Bakery, retires from business in Nashville, at least for the present, having sold the business to Elmer Belson, who takes immediate possession. Mr. Tallent has made a fine success of the business and has given the people of the community splendid service. He has made many friends during his business life in the village and will retire with the best wishes of all his customers and friends. Mr. Belson is a practical baker by trade and for several years was employed at the establishment of which he now becomes proprietor. He therefore knows the business thoroughly and will un­ doubtedly continue the suc­ cess achieved by Mr. Tallent. He also expects to conduct a high-class restaurant in con­ nection with the bakery and will serve regular meals, as well as lunches and short order service. Ed Woodard Wins High Rank - Ed Woodward, local representative of the Standard Oil Company, was called to Grand Rapids one day last week. In the company with several other local represen­ tatives in the Grand Rapids district who had made excep­ tionally good records in the sale oflubricating oils, he was banqueted and entertained by the district office of the com­ pany. Ed stood fifth in the 142 stations in the Grand Rapids district, which is certainly a good record when the size of Nashville is considered in comparison with many of the much larger towns in the district. A couple of woodcutters (not these two) were surprised by a picnic dinner in January 1924. A pair of Nashville housewives arranged the event, serving their husbands a hot meal in the woods inside their Ford automobile, "arrayed like a dining car." This about-1915 photo shows Alla Campbell of Vermontville, left, and a man identified only as Joe, at right, taking a break from their work. Nashville Masons to Entertain Visitors - Monday night, Feb. 4, is the date on which Nashville Lodge, No. 255, F.&A.M., will entertain their fraters of Vermontville The annual ice harvest by John Miller and crew at Downs Lake (seen here circa-1915) began this week in January 1924. Ice cut in blocks from Nashville's mill pond and nearby lakes were packed in sawdust in sheds (such as the one at left) and stored until summer. Miller harvested ice locally for more than 30 years, delivering it by wagon to housewives and businessmen in the days before refrigeration. SUPER SUNDAY SPEC1A1 2 Free Items on GOOD 1-28-90 Any Size Pizza ONLY 50e OFF Any Sub OPEN 5 A.M. for fresh coffee and Doughnuts 7 DAYS A WEEK COKE & PEPSI PRODUCTS 8 pk., i/2 lit. EVERYDAY $2.29 LOW PRICES 12 pk., 12 oz. cans FRESH GRADE A LARGE EGGS s3.59 Dozen ONLY ... $1.19 FRESH BREAD • PASTRIES • COOKIES • CANDY PRETZELS • CHIPS • MILK • JUICES • CHILI 600 VIDEOS IN STOCK - VIDEO PLAYERS AVAILABLE - NINTENDO GAME PAKS 'TlQIg AVAILABLE WWWu1 151 South Main, Vermontville 726-1000 Drop in and say Hl! HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Kalamo lodges. Supper will be served at the lodge hall at 6:30, after which the work of the Fellowcraft degree will be conferred on a class of candidates for the local lodge, the work being in the hands of the Vermontville lodge. A large attendance is ex­ pected, for the hospitality of Nashville lodge is well known, and the excellent work always done by the Ver­ montville fraters will be another drawing card. Arrangements for the even­ ing are well under way and the devotees at the shrine of Masonary are looking for­ ward to the evening with plea­ sant anticipation. leaving to take up her work Monday in the Lincoln School in Assyria for the balance of the year. The evening was delightfully spent in music and singing; popcorn and ap­ ples were enjoyed, and all departed at a late hour, wishing Miss Severance the best of success. A January picnic - One cold day last week, Mrs. Dale Downing and Mrs. Leland Bennett gave their husbands a pleasant surprise, by carrying to them a good hot dinner in the woods, where they were both sawing wood. Inside their Ford they had it arrayed like a dining car — stove and everything for the meal, when the men were called to dinner. The saw and axe were laid aside, and soon the two families were seated around the spread, having a picnic dinner even ifthe snow was a foot deep. The annual meeting of the Nashville Co-operative Creamery Association is to be held at the Park Theatre next Monday afternoon. According to the official notice, publish­ ed in another column, the oc­ casion promises to be in­ teresting, and from advance Farewell party for Miss Lois Severance - Friends of Miss Lois Severance, who has been teaching at the Mayo school, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Wilkin­ son Friday evening, Jan. 18. It was a happy surprise to Miss Severance, as she is Mrs. Thelma Powers has resigned her position in the Nashville schools to take ef­ fect Friday of this week, and will join her husband at Pon­ tiac, where they will go to housekeeping. Her place in the schools will be taken for the second semester of the school year by Mrs. LaDore Ireland. information we are safe in saying the annual report will meet with the hearty approval of the stockholders. A.D. Pepper, a farmer of Kalamo, living seven miles north of Bellevue, has been exhibiting two genuine Indian arrows. One is perfect in shape and exquisi.te in coloring. Mr. Pepper found the more perfect of the two last fall while digging potatoes. The other he discovered a year ago when he was cultivating his garden. The two fine arrows were immediately purchased by the first oftheir admirers, a Battle Creek resident. Locals - Several nice fish have been speared through the ice on the mill pond the past few days. *** John Miller began Tuesday to cut ice in Downs Lake, and has a small force ofmen helping him. *** Mrs. M.E. Larkin left Tues­ day for the markets to look up Continued on next page ___ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 5 Memories of the post, continued spring styles in millinery. The weatherman can take a vacation for the next three months for all we care, ifhe is exhibiting his best brands at present. *** Miss Julia Lathrop, former Nashville girl, is now night nurse at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. *** R.M. O’Neil, deputy col­ lector of internal revenue, will be at the Farmers & Mer­ chants Bank Feb. 1 and 2, for the purpose of helping the public in making out their in­ come reports. Exchanges - From Howard City Record - Quite a stir was created .in this neighborhood one day this week, when a man of unusually quiet disposition beat his wife up considerably. The Record is withholding the husband’s name, because he says he is sorry it happened and pro­ mises it will not happen again. Considering his attitude, he should not be judged too har­ shly. The action took place about 5:30 in the morning and was witnessed by several neighbors of the couple. They testify that the man not only beat his wife up, but had the fire going and the coffee on before die surprised lady could get down stairs. ^’sWo^r1 ^talVofwefalffl wwintkefe^ ini ifaum itit4i liao gnjitiiuli^ii El MKlfcip tn ifkcdUn K From Cheyboygan Democrat Last week the Democrat stated that Grayling would vote upon a $75,000 water works bond issue Mon­ day. Since the last Democrat was printed, Grayling has come to realize that loading a $75,000 debt into the village would perhaps be the “straw” that would break the camel’s back, and the council has very wisely called the election off, and will give the folks of the shire time to talk it over, and figure out how they would ever pay off a $75,000 bond issue and the interest thereon and have anything left to buy the baby shirts. Bonds are easily saddled onto a town, but they are quite difficult to get rid of. From Charlotte Tribute F.E. Thomas of this city has had some bad luck with his Dodge truck, which went into the ditch three times within a week. The first time it did not go clear over, but the second time he had to crawl out through the windshield, this being about two miles from Duck Lake, toward Charlotte. Mr. Thomas’ son-in-law, Theo Robinson of Jackson, came out with his Dodge truck to tow in the disabled truck. On reaching the top of a hill between Springport and Jackson he was confronted by a flock of sheep. He applied the brakes at once, but the car swung around and hit the sheep broadside, killing four outright and maiming a dozen others so badly they had to be killed. Mr. Robertson was pinned under his truck for 20 minutes before neighbors came along and released him, and he could scarcely walk for several days. The top of the truck was demolished. From Charlotte Republican - John L. Hoyt of Bellevue is getting some national pro­ minence from the fact that he has printed every mail box on his rural route, No. 3, out of Bellevue. Mr. Hoyt takes pride in keeping the boxes looking good. The farmer returns this interest the carrier takes by cooperating with him in every way. Route 3 at Bellevue is a cooperative association, never organized, of 98 families. Of the families, 31 are the same as when Mr. Hoyt carried his first bunch of letters 15 years ago the first of October. Along its 29 miles ofgood and poor roads, every mail box and standard is painted white and on the box in black letters is the owner’s name. The car­ rier, Mr. Hoyt, paints the boxes himself and keeps them painted. Mr. Hoyt has long been prominent in state and county R.F.D. circles. The Hastings Banner says that, according to reports from Chairman C.H. 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INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 Nashville to purchase new $14,175 police car J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — The Village Council last Monday unanimously approved the purchase of a new $14,175 1990 Ford LTD Crown Vic­ toria car with police package for the Nasville Police Department. Trustee Ray Hinckley was absent. Village President John Hughes noted that it has been the village’s policy to pur­ chase a new police car every two years and has been budgeting $4,500 for that pur­ pose each year. Three bids were received, and the council approved the purchase from the lowest bid­ der, which was Renner Ford of Hastings. Renner also submitted a bid of $12,758 for a 1990 Ford Taurus L with police package. Duthler Ford of Grand Rapids entered bids of $14,287 for the Crown Vic­ toria and $12,949 for the Taurus L. Jack Dykstra Ford of Lans­ ing submitted bids of $14,260 for the Crown Victoria and $13,060 for the Taurus L. The council asked Police Sgt. Gene Koetje what he thought about the smaller and less expensive Taurus L, and he replied that he thought it would be a good car for a police detective, which Nashville doesn’t have. “But for a patrol car it would be very cramped,” he added. Koetje also pointed out that the village would have to pur pur-­ chase a new screen because the one in the 1988 Crown Victoria the department uses now would be too small. A different screen would cost approximately $500. Though $9,000 has been budgeted for the purchase and an additional $3,200 to $3,600 would be available from the sale of the old police car, there is still a deficit of approximate $2,000, Hughes noted. Koetje agreed and said the money would have to be bor­ rowed against next year’s budget, which Hughes said needs to be increased. The current patrol car will have more than 65,000 miles on it by the time delivery is made, and the warranty will have expired, Koetje added. He also told the council that the service at Renner Ford, from whom the village has been purchasing its vehicles for a number of years, has been very good. Koetje said he does not ex­ pect to take delivery of the new Ford until March or April. In other business: — The council heard a presentation from Richard Jones of SigMET insurance and referred the matter to the Finance Committee. — The council made the fourth quarter fire and am­ bulance payments. — The monthly DPW report was filed. — The council discussed a grievance from a Officer In accordance with current council policy, the Nashville Police Department will soon be getting a new 1990 LTD Crown Victoria to replace this 1988 model that will be out of warranty and may have over 65,000 miles on it when it's sold to help pay the $14,175 for the new patrol car. Walter Pincombe about holi­ day pay. — A discussion concerning parking in spaces on village property was referred to Trustee Dave Toman, who plans to discuss the matter with the concerned parties. — Trustee Forrest Burd ap­ prised the council of several deficiencies in the water Look your best at all times with a... CARE-FREE STYLE for the Upcoming Events. The VILLAGE HAIR PORT School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 24 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and but­ ter, mixed fruit. Thursday, Jan. 25 Taco, lettuce and cheese, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, fruit. Friday, Jan. 26 Hot dog on bun, french fries, vegetable, cookies, peaches. Monday, Jan. 29 Hot ham and cheese, potato chips, peas, pears. Tuesday, Jan. 30 Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, peaches. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 24 B.B.Q. turkey/bun, peas, dried fruit cup. Thursday, Jan. 25 Spaghetti/cheese, corn, apricots, butter sandwich, pudding. Friday, Jan. 26 Pizza, green beans, juice. Monday, Jan. 29 Chili, crackers, pickle spear, peaches, peanutbutter sandwich. Tuesday, Jan. 30 Shaved ham/bun, baked beans, pineapple. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. system that will have to be resolved in the future. The most pressing, he said, was the retention tank filters, which need to be serviced at a cost of $18,600. Several other items, in­ cluding a new well and pump and electric control system, could bring the cost to $75,000. 470 East Main Street Vermontville 726-0257 — HOURS — 8:30 a.m. .to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sot. i Some evenings by appointment i (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MMH STBCCT MCRMONTVILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 '/lUCTIONCaS G RChLTORSl imshuic (517)852-1717 to; TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! JUST LISTED! 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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) 323-9536 Art Allwardt ■ 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 6 MDOT and state police investigate Nashville accident site J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan State Police conducted a joint investigation Friday ofthe site of numerous accidents at the intersection of M-66/M-79 and Main Street in the village. The probe is the result of complaints by neighbors and accident victims and at the re­ quest of the Maple Valley News, which reported on two accidents at the . site in a oneweek period last fall. Local police officials have also conducted investigations of the site. Despite their fin­ dings that there are an average of approximately four ac­ cidents per year at the site and despite their recommenda­ tions, nothing has changed at the location in several years. The accident site that has been plaguing drivers and troubling concerned C neighbors is south of the business district where M-66 curves sharply to the right and becomes Durkee Stree, but also continues straight as Main Street. Further complicating the matter is Pearl Street, which also ends at the intersection. Durkee is also both M-66 and a dog-leg for M-79, and thus sees considerable traffic. In his initial report, Sgt. Mike Nofs of the Michigan State Police Traffic Services Division said a full investiga­ tion was warranted and noted that the signs were confusing because they were so close together. Although he expressed con­ cern about the possibility of serious injury, he added that the speed limit would not be changed. The limit is 45 mph in both directions. There are 25 mph advisory speed limit signs posted, and he said they may need to be moved. Diana’s Place The place to go for ... Professional Styling FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Owner — Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thomapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 ^sTr MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate In late August, an Ohio woman became confused and said she caused an accident when she could make up her mind which way to go to stay on the highway. But that’s up to Ed Miller of the MDOT, who went to the site with Sgt. Nofs. “Basically, I make speed and stopping determinations, and one won’t change (speed limit), and the other doesn’t apply (stopping),” Nofs said. But the MDOT can relocate or add new signs, he added. He said there may be a need for a highway directional sign, which would show that M-66/M-79 goes to the right and not straight, which one of the recent accident victims found confusing. Nofs can also make recom­ mendations to local officials. The results of their in­ vestigation, as well as any recommendations, are ex­ pected to be available soon. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE For Sale 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available ON 1% ACRES ■ PRICE REDUCED NOW $52,500! "Nicely remod- eled", 2 story, 3 bedroom home in the country — east of Vermontville. Large kitchen, lots of storage & cupboards, large yard, with fruit trees & asparagus and room for a large garden! You must see this one to appreciate it! _____________________(CH-310) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST HUBERT DENNIS GARRY KNOLL “COUNTRY LIVING” ON 10 ACRES - 2 miles from ta^n, Maple Valley schoa^^ ^^- bedroom home o ^p< ^p<jck jcktop road. Priced to sell at $44,900. (CH.-322) Eves. 726-0223 ......... 852-1740 ......... 852-1784 ......... 852-1543 ......... 726-0122 852-0786 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,500!! NASHVILLE - Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & cur­ rently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Call Sandy. (N-306) VACANT LAND BUILDING LOTS ON NASHVILLE HWY. - Natural gas and electric JUST LISTED ■ NASHVILLE, SEC­ LUDED, WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEW - available. Land contract terms possible. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-312) Being next to the park makes this "ideal" for the family 23x23 living room & 4 bedroms & 2 garages all on one acre lot with lots of mature shade trees. Call Garry. (N-332) 5 ACRES (APPROX.) - $7,500. Building site "in country." Land contract terms. (VL-297) COMMERCIAL LOT ■ NASHVILLE - MIDDLE LAKE - $41,900 - Com­ fortable 5 room home with 2 car garage on good fishing lake. 50-ft. of frontage, dock included. Beautiful view of the lake! Call Hubert Dennis. (CH-326) Blacktop road, edge of town, 3 acres. Land contract terms! (VL-329) S ACRES • CONTRACT TERMS!! THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE - Just outside Nashville village k limits. (VL-287) GOOD HAY FOR SALE: 50 pound square bales. 1st cutting $1.50, 3rd cutting, $2.50. Call Marv Mitchell, 7273 Dowling Road, Nashville, at 616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220._____________ KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334._______ NEED A NEW OR USED LAWN TRACTOR? Call or stop in at Trowbridge’s 130 S. Main Street, Vermontville. Phone 517-726-0569._______ SEASONED HARDWOOD $35 per face cord, delivered. 517-647-2012 after 5,_______ WRINGER WASHER, $50. 2 sets of sparkomatic car speak­ ers, 4 way, new, $75 each. VW 94MM pistons and jugs, $60. 67-68 Camero grills, $45. Bug shield for Ford Ranger, $10. Fuel oil space heater & 275 gal tank, $55. Desk & chair, $50. 763-9908 keep trying. Pets FULL BLOODED: non regis­ tered ere Rottweiler owe er puppes, puppies, mother and father on premises. 758-3955. ________________ PUPPIES FOR SALE: Mixed Black Lab, 6 weeks old, 367-4384. 15 ACRES ■ “PERK TESTED” - Nice level land bn blacktop road. Natural gas available. Just north of Vermontville, overlooks “countryside" view. Now $11,000. (VL-279) A week later an inexperienced 16 year old driver was ticketed by Nashville police for another accident at the site. The driver said she didn't see the other car coming around the curve. NOW $37,900!! POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS - 4 bedroom NEW LISTING • LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS - 3 plus bedroom For Sale Automotive home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace • 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) home, two fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & 2 car garage. Country setting. Call Sandy for more details. GMC1979 »/«TON pickup, 350, power steering, p g, ppower brakes,, dual tanks, sliding rear window, ,, lO'/a ft. self contained Del Ray camper, sleeps 6, $1200. 1975 Olds Delta 88, runs and drives good, $250. 517-726-0564. annnnnnrrvTTrrvTVTTTTirrrroTTTrrrBTTOTTrg i BOBBIES 1-517-852-0940 • 1-616-945-5553 ° e Tanning Special for February o Call today and start booking. TANNING SEASON PACKAGES Hours available Tuesday thru Friday JOIN FOR 1 MONTH o (Feb. 1 to 28th) S3500 JOIN FOR 2 MONTHS (Feb. 1 thru March 31) Pay in full Feb. 1 and join for $ FT OH JOIN FOR 3 MONTHS (Feb. 1 thru April 30th) Pay in full Feb. 1 and join for Sffc/kOO JOIN FOR 4 MONTHS (Feb. 1 thru May 31st Pay in full Feb. 1 and join for . . § IO mfVt 00 ... or... JOIN FOR A FULL 6 MONTHS OF TANNING $-g (TftO O Feb. 1 to July 31st Only restriction that applies is Tuesday thru Friday tanning, hours decided by management.. •aeaeee.eeeeee9eeaQoB8BB88BB888oaoo8o»Q8aaT �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 7 Nashville not to join county parks, recreation plan J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — The Village Council decided Mon­ day not to join with the Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission in having a fiveyear master plan developed that would have made Nashville eligible for several state grants. Despite a recommendation from the Nashville Planning Commission to be included and have its own five-year master plan developed, the council took no action, saying a lack of funds made it a dead issue. The project would have cost the village $2,627, and last year the council only budgeted $2,000 for parks and recreation. After hearing the recom­ mendation of the Planning Commission, Trustee Ted Spoelstra said he thought it wouldn’t be worth it for Nashville to spend that much money on a five-year master plan for parks and recreation. Trustee Forrest Burd con­ curred, noting that the village just got two new DNR public access sites and already has an abundance ofparks, including Central Park, Putnam Park and Riverside Park. Burd also said that the village could have its own five-year plan developed for less than the $2,627 fee Williams and Works wanted. “I spoke with Pat Hudson of the Southcentral Michigan Planning Commission,” Burd said. “He said he could help us draw up a plan for the village, and I don’t think it would cost us anywhere near as much.” It was also noted that the Nashville Planning Commis­ sion and Zoning Board ofAp­ peals are supposed to develop a five-year plan for the entire village according to the zon­ ing ordinance. Burd added that he didn’t think the village would benefit as much from the plan as would other areas of the county. Village President John Hughes said it wouldn’t do any good to refer the matter to how the service is to be provided. This distinction between proving and producing ser­ vices gives local units an op­ portunity to explore alter­ natives, including contracting with another public unit or with the private sector to pro­ vide services. Alternative methods of pro­ viding services can be an op­ portunity to offer additional or expanded services, as well as lower costs. To illustrate the advantages and barriers to cooperation, four case studies from Eaton County were shared. Keith Tirrell, Carmel Township Supervisor, explained the Charlotte Rural Fire Associa­ tion has been operating with a formal cooperative agreement since the early 1950s. The association provides fire pro­ tection for township residents at a cost of $12 per person, whereas the costs for other mid-Michigan communities range from $15.80 to $55.73 per person. Paul Rogers, of Eaton County Central Dispatch, discussed the advantages of the voter-approved 911 Emergency Services. In addi­ tion to providing a coor­ dinated response among police, fire/rescue and emergency medical services, it provides local units of government access to high technology resources they usually cannot afford in­ dividually. As a spin-off benefit, 911 Emergency Ser­ vices improves cooperation and communication between agencies and units of High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/89. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. government. Eaton County Department of Social Services Director Jeralyn Lowe and Tri-County Community Mental Health Board Director Dr. Ed Oxer, said they are in the process of formalizing a working agree­ ment among community agen­ cies to provide services to children. The coordinated agency approach, operating informally for seven years, provides a variety of resources to creatively assist children. The final case study of cooperation was Benton Township’s response to the proposed psychiatric prison. Township officials Martha Halsey and Mark Ewing outlined the organization and pulling together that occured in demonstrating the public’s opposition oto the proposed prison. Halsey explained there were no barriers to coopera­ tion within the confines of the township. To encourage more cooperation among local units of government, the Cooperative Extension Service announced the availabili­ ty of seed money to assist in such joint ventures. Interested persons are invited to contact Allen Krizek or Mona Ellard at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES • Monday-Thursday THORNAPPLE LAKE ESTATES LEARNING CENTER 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Daytime Classes Begin January 29, 1990 Attend classes any time during the above hours. Accounting Government Social Studies Consumers Education Math U.S. History English Reading Writing GED Preparation Science And MORE! EVENING CLASSES • Monday-Thursday MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. • Evening Classes Begin February 5, 1990 MONDAY TUESDAY Government Science Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding & Machine Shop WEDNESDAY THURSDAY GED Preparation U.S. History Writing Workshop Accounting English Typing, Beg. - Adv. Reading Improvement Woodworking & Furniture Making We work to fit classes into your schedule. Many classes offered allow you to work at your own pace. If you would like to work toward your diploma or brush up on a skill, give us a call today! ENROLL NOW! Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School 852-9275 DEALS Ded ara<l«n °' GILLETTE Hair Cut... $4.00 SENSOR ■ RAZOR .. .$2.39 SENSOR BLADES 5’S $2.77 Maalox j?jA STMNGTN "The Mirrors image" orlPG WIkkOkS luiaaG" Hair stylist for Men, women * Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 Maalox VICKS HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Tqjti'ot:/; TYLENOL CHILDREN'S CHEWABLE TABLETS 30'S CHILDREN'S NYQUIL 4 0Z............................ $3.17 LUB RIDERM LOTION BOZ. 0M40Z. PE4OZ._ $2.17 0IMETAPP 4 OZ. .J 1.49 NIGHT RELIEF 4 0Z.___ $2.19 Cf 4 OZ. $2.33 TABLETS 24'S EXTENTABS 12'S ELIXIR 4 0Z. $2.33 $2.33 CHLORASEPTIC LIQUID 6 0Z.------ $2.17 LOZENCES IB'S $1.66 TOUR CHOICE MACE PHARMACY Wants to help you prevent a health crisis FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK High Blood Pressure is the Leading Cause of Heart Attack ... Stroke... and Kidney Failure. We want to help you prevent the ravages of high blood pressure. Check your pressure regularly and see your doctor ifit's high. COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml $3.66 EXTRA STRENGTH TABLETS 60'S ROBITUSSIN 333 — PHONE — 517/726-0519 TYLENOL NYQUIL BOZ. Fassett Body Shop Bargain of Mo Woo* NEW THURSDAY ONLY Cut and Shampoo ... $5.00 Cut & Shampoo and Dry ... 56.00 Smith said there are three parts involved in the deal with Williams and Works. This first part is the county master plan, which will cost $6,320. Secondly, Williams and Works is offering other Barry Couny municipalities a chance to have their own five-year master plans developed in conjunction with the county’s at a cost of $2,627.50 each. Thirdly, the firm is drawing up plans for three specific im­ provements that can be made at Charlton Park, Smith said. Maple Valley Adult Education Eaton County officials take part in Sharing Solutions" workshop About 40 Eaton County of­ ficials and other community leaders met Jan. 13 for a workshop, “Sharing Solu­ tions: Local Units of Govern­ ment Working Together.” The workshop goal was to expose community leaders to the advantages and barriers of working together; and to en­ courage more cooperative ar­ rangements. It also emphasiz­ ed the importance of i understanding the factors that contribute to successful cooperation between communities. Trust and communications are important. They must be present before cooperative ar­ rangements can be discussed. This means in some situa­ tions, community leaders and local officials have to over­ come bitter memories and feuds before they can begin to work cooperatively. Another concern associated with cooperative ar­ rangements is the risk of becoming a net loser. To avoid this, all cooperating groups must realize a favorable cost-benefit ratio with costs equitably shared. The public officials were challenged to consider alter­ native means of producing services their unit government are mandated to provide. There is a difference between producing a public service and providing a public service. A local unit of government may be assigned the constitutional or stautory responsibility to provide a service such as tax assessing or fire protection, but the Constitution or statue generally does not specify the Parks and Recreation Committee because there simply wasn’t enough money available to even consider the plan. The Parks and Recreation Committee has retained the firm of Williams and Works to develop update a five-year plan that will make the county eligible to apply for three types of grants, said Charlton Park Director Diane Smith. The project is being funded jointly by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Charlton Park. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St.. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 AT MACE PHARMACY WE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 8 Nashville group may donate lot to Habitat for Humanity chapter J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE - The Nashville Housing Corpora­ tion hopes to purchase a lot in the village to donate to the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which plans to build a home there for a low-income family. The NHC has asked the village to sell a lot it owns. “We, the Nashville Hous­ ing Corporation, would like to purchase the north lot at the old village bam that we might donate it to Habitat for Humanity, which would build a home on it this April to fur­ nish housing for low-income people,” said a letter signed by Ben Mason that was read at the council meeting last Monday. Mason said the group is also looking at other lots in the village. “But they’re hard to find,” he added. “We want one that’s on the water and sewer lines.” Last year, Habitat president Pat Wagner told the council of its plans to build a home in Nashville. Using volunteer labor, materials and equipment, Habitat, a non-profit corpora­ tion, builds and sells homes at cost and without interest to low-income families in Barry County in need of decent housing. After a discussion, the council referred the NHC re­ quest to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. The lot in question is on Cleveland Street next to the old village garage, which is currently used only for storage purposes. • NOTICE The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Vil­ lage Council held December 28, 1989 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Trustee and Building and Grounds Committee Chair­ man Ted Spoelstra favored selling both lots. “Right now we’re not col­ lecting any taxes on them, and this would be a good chance to unload them,” he said. Hughes noted that the lots are now zoned R-l residen­ tial, so there could be zoning problems if someone wanted to use the old garage for business or industrial purposes. The committee is expected to make a recommendation to the council in the near future. tillage Of NASHVILIX fit Of PUBLIC WORKS A charitable organzation hopes to purchase the lot north of the old Nashville DPW garage, which is located on Cleveland Street. If the council decides to sell the property, the Nashville Housing Corporation plans to donate it to Habitat for Humanity. Maple syrup meeting set for Jan. 27 at Tustin The MSU Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, in coopera­ tion with the Michigan Maple Syrup Association, will spon­ sor a day-long educational program for new and established maple syrup pro­ ducers Saturday, Jan. 27, at Kettunen Center, near Tustin (south of Cadillac). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and costs $9.50 per per­ son (includes facility use and lunch). A highlight of this year’s program will be a “Begin­ ner’s Session for New Com­ mercial Producers,” in which the techniques of producing maple syrup on a large scale will be discussed with new and prospective producers. The “beginner’s session” will be from 9:45 to 11 a.m. and will be conducted bv Dr. Melvin Koelling, Extension meeting to exhibit commercial For more information, call specialist oh the production maple syrup equipment, the Eaton County Cooperative process, followed by handouts Catalogs and price informa- Extension Service office at and a question and answer tion will also be available. 517/543-2310 or 372-5594. period. In addition to the “Begin­ ner’s Session,” the remainder of the program will focus on such topics as the MDA Premium Seal program, up­ date on the North American Sugar Maple (decline) pro­ ject, the practicality of liming .Ruth Rose and fertilizing sugarbushes and more. HASTINGS - M. Ruth Claudine Oswald of Hastings, Also, several equipment Rose, 63 of 1634 Mixer Road, Genev.eve Allen ofNashville; suppliers will be at the Hastings passed away Satur- step-mother, Mildred Hull of day, January 20,1990 at Thor- Hastings; two step sisters, Pauline Orsborn of Grand napple Manor.. Eaton County Mrs. Rose was bom Decem- Rapids, Betty Kidder of HastExtension sponsors ber 22., 1926 in Hastings, the ings; step brother, Donald daughter ofClaude and Gladys Kosbar of Lacey; three half 'Foods from the (Stevens) Gross. sisters, Glenda Stevens, Joyce Free Press" Feb. 8 She was raised in the Nash- Stevens of Hastings and Joan Jeanne Sama, director of ville and Hastings areas and Komoelje ofBattle Creek; two the test kitchen at the Detroit attended Nashville and Hast- halfbrothers, Lloyd Gross and Free Press, will be in ings schools, graduating in Stewart Gtoss of Hastings. She was also preceded in Charlotte Thursday, Feb. 8, 1974 from Hastings Adult death by infant daughter, as the guest speaker and Education. She was married to Ernest Janice Marie Montague. demonstrator at the First Bap­ Funeral services will be held tist Church at 1 p.m. Montague, July 1943, he The public is encouraged to preceded her in death Decem- 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23 ber, 1954, she than married at the Wren Funeral Home attend. Sama is a certified home Irving Rose, Jr., December 16, with Roger Claypool ofNashville V.F.W. Post #8260 offieconomist and president ofthe 1955. She was employed as a meat ciating. Burial will be at HastMichigan Home Economics Association. It is her respon­ wrapper for area meat stores ings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions sibility to test all recipes that and retired in 1986 from the appear in the food section of Nashville Locker Plant where may be made to Pennock she had worked for many Hospital, 3rd floor central. the Detroit Free Press. She also handles many dif­ years. ferent types of food-related She was a member ofNash- Virginia B. Blood questions such as, “Is it still ville V.F.W. Post #8260 MIDDLEVILLE - Virginia safe to cook and eat a frozen Auxiliary and a past officer. turkey that has been in the Mrs. Rose is survived by B. Blood, 68 of 500 Lincoln freezer for 20 years?” And, husband,, Irving Rose,, Jr.;. two Street, Middleville and “I understand you can bake sons, Terry Montague and formerly of Nashville passed fish in your dishwasher, how Douglas Rose ofHastings; five away Sunday, January 21, can I do it?” daughters, Janet McKinstry 1990 at Pennock Hospital, The food demonstration and Linda Colvin of Hastings, Hastings. Arrangements are pending will include foods that have Laurie Thomas and Barbara become favorites of the Powers ofNashville and Tere- at the Maple Valley Chapel­ newspaper reading audience sa Rose of Shelbyville; 18 Genther Funeral Home, and it will be mixed with grandchildren; two sisters, Nashville. entertaining anecdotes of life at a daily newspaper and working for the public. The participants will have an op­ portunity to taste test. This program is being spon­ sored by the Eaton Associa­ tion of Extension Homemakers. Advance registration is required by Fri­ day, Feb. 2. Cost of the pro­ gram is $4 per person. Make checks payable to: Extension Because I will be attending Homemakers and mail to Eleanor Bennett, 204 West the Michigan Township Associ4th Street, Charlotte, 48813. ation State Convention, I will be Free babysitting is available. Indicate if the ser­ unavailable to take taxes Jan. 23 vice will be needed when thru 26. However, I will be at the registering and the ages of the children. bank every Friday in February, Obituaries REGISTRATION NOTICE — for — VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION February 19,1990 To the Qualified Electors of the village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the “Michigan Election Law”, I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, 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 THE VILLAGE HALL JANUARY 22, 1990 — LAST DAY The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended — at 206 N. Main Street, Nashville, Ml For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY of VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but 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 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 Rose Mary Heaton, Village Clerk NOTICE Vermontville Taxpayers •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! ■ BINGO J: from 9:30 to 12:30 and at my home by chance. Please call first. ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA •THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ 5 Ooors Open 5:30 * Early Birds 6:15 £ RACHAEL WEILER Vermontville Township Treasurer �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. January 23. 1990 — Page 9 Kellogg fifth graders correspond with GIs J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — When ask­ ed, the fifth grade students in Karen Long’s class at Kellogg Elementary School promptly decided to write to the American soldiers stationed in South Korea to help brighten Christmas for some U.S. troops far from home. Long said she got the names of 12 or 15 soldiers from Maplewood teacher Bob Smith, whose fifth grade class also wrote to some of the soldiers. One of the soldiers was a colonel and one was a lieute­ nant, Long added. “The students were practic­ ing their letter writing skills and spreading the Christmas spirit at the same time,” Long said. Not only did the soldiers receive the letters, which any service person will admit is one ofthe most important and enjoyable events for troops stationed around the world, some of them wrote back. “A few students have received replies,” Long said. Several enrichment classes starting here soon Several enrichment classes offered by Maple Valley Community Education begin the week of Feb. 5. Don Steinbrecher will be teaching IBM/PC class on Monday evenings. This is an introductory class on the IBM and compatibles. Spanish is a new offering Engagements Vanden Einde - DeGroot to wed Sheila Rae Vanden Einde and Tom DeGroot of Grand Rapids have announced their engagement. The bride to be, daughter of the Rev. Harlan and Sandy Vanden Einde ofZeeland, is a 1985 graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School and of Chic EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS Residential Commercial Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL W£LLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE University of Grand Rapids. She is employed at Panopoulos East. The prospective bridegroom, son of Jack and Judy DeGroot, graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1984 and attended Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music. He is employed at Technical Systems Inc. A May 12 wedding is being planned. Help Wanted NEW DECADE - NEW OPPORTUNITY: Hey, it’s the 90’s. Are you the finally ready to start earning what you are worth? If you are money moti­ vated, can travel, and have sales experience, call 1-800-826-3877. Jobs Wanted BABYSITTING in my Nash­ ville home, days only. Call anytime. 852-9123. Conununity Notices A.AIA'L-MiQiti'. Meetings atSL Syrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Miscellaneous CREDIT CARDS: Visa & Mastercard guaranteed. Bad Credit, bankruptcy, OK. For application calls 1-708-429-6505 ext C216A. GOV’T SEIZED HOMES FROM $1: (U-repair) also tax delinquent properties now avail­ able. For info call 1-708-429-6505 exL H261A. HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580.________ NEED A NEW OR USED LAWN TRACTOR? Call or stop in at Trowbridge’s 130 S. Main Street, Vermontville. Phone 517-726-0569. and it will be taught by Judy Brewer Monday evenings for those who want to learn a se­ cond language. See Several, page 10 “One soldier told the class in his letter that they should stay away from drugs and alcohol if they wanted to succeed in life.” Brandon Eberly, Rod Brooks and Jeremy Greenman were among the students who received letters from American soldiers stationed outside of Seoul. “Another one of the soldiers who replied said that duty in Korea is not as bad as we think it is and that it makes it better when he gets mail from the United States,” Long said. The students may become pen pals with the soldiers who wrote to them. Retirement series set by Extension planned Two two-part pre­ retirement series, sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service in Eaton County, are scheduled for Feb. 1 and Feb. 8 and Feb. 5 and 12. In an informal interview with 1,500 retirees, most said that what allowed them to en­ joy retirement was their abili­ ty to plan ahead for their lifestyle change. In this two-part series, par­ ticipants will be able to deter­ mine retirement income needs, identify adjustments that need to be made for a changing lifestyle, hear from experts about wills and trusts and look at a variety of hous­ ing alternatives. A panel of retirees also will share their personal retirement experiences. The series will be offered in two different locations. On Thursdays, Feb. 1 and 8, at the Midway Motor Lodge, comer of Saginaw and Canal in Lansing, and on Mondays, Feb. 5 and 12, at the Charlotte City Hall, Community Room, in Charlotte. The series will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in both locations. Cost is $10 per person or $12 per couple by sharing materials. Send check payable to Eaton Cooperative Extension Service and mail to 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, 48813. Registration deadline is Jan. 25, 1990. For more informa­ tion, call 372-5594 or 543-2310. Fifth graders in Karen Long's class at Kellogg, Bran­ don Eberly, Rod Brooks, and Jeremy Greenman display the letters they received from American soldiers stationed in South Korea. Maple Valley Community Education ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES Offers IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING at Thornapple Lake Estates, Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS JAN. 29, 1990 Classes are Offered Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Accounting English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Social Studies And Many, Many More You may register in the community building during the above hours! Call ... 852-1630, or stop in! You choose the classes, the time you attend, and you work at your own speed on your courses! BETTY HEIDT, INSTRUCTOR-SUPERVISOR Classes are also offered in the evening at Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School from 6:00-10:00 Evening classes begin February 5, 1990 For further information. Call... Maple Valley Community Ed 852-9275 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 10 Maple Valley Lions slide into first place tie after thumping Olivet The SMAA basketball race has a become a five-game season. Maple Valley smashed Olivet 88-61 Friday night, and combined with Pennfield’s upset of unbeaten Bronson Saturday, leaves the three teams tied for the lead with 6-1 marks. “It’s going to be a five game sprint to see who gets to the finish line first,” Lion coach Jerry Reese said of the SMAA title. “With Pennfield beating Bronson on the road it gives us the home court advantage again. We players now have to realize they need to play each game hard.” The Lions (7-2) play at Bronson Feb. 2 while hosting Pennfield on Feb. 23. Reese said his team did not play well against Olivet, win­ ners of only three of 10 games this season. “We didn’t play a very strong game,” Reese acknowledged. “I don’t know if the kids realized they didn’t have to play hard or what. But it wasn’t a smooth-flowing game at all.” Bearing that out are the stats from the foul line. Maple Valley hit 22 of23 shots while Sports Olivet was 27 of a whopping 35. The Eagles were 14 of 45 (31 percent) from the field while the Lions were 27 of 67 (40 percent). Maple Valley also held a 29-17 rebounding edge. Behind a combined 15 points from Shaun Thompson and Scott Casteele, the Lions jumped off to a 24-7 first quarter lead and were never threatened. The Lions led 46-21 at the half and 66-44 at the end of three quarters. Thompson finished with 37 points while Casteele and David Nickel added 10, Jeff Moore nine and Dan Franks eight. Last Tuesday, Maple Valley swampeed Bellevue 108-50, the second time in three games the Lions went over the century mark. Jeff Butler’s free throw with 1:27 left in the fourth quarter mark­ ed the 100th point. Thompson had 32 in the win while Casteele added 18 and Jason Hoefler 15. Nickel add­ ed 10 and Josh Clifford eight. The Lions host Belding tonight and Springfield Friday. M.V. Jayvee eagers beat Bellevue 61 -53 The Maple Valley jayvee basketball team hosted Bellevue Jan. 16 enroute to a 61-53 win. The Lions jumped out to a Vermontville Hardware Scotch Brand T-120 VHS VIDEO CASSETTES $“JT9 9 each ' Cash & Cary — While Supplies Last — Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 23-6 first quarter lead and never looked back. Darrel Stine led the Lions with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Matt Gates added 9 points, Luke Kinyon 7 points. Last Friday, Olivet came to town and the JV Lions were ready. The Lions jumped out to a 23-14 first quarter lead and took a 33-25 lead into halftime. The Lions then outscored the Eagles 41-23 in the second half to win the game 74-48. Every Lion scored as Darrel Stine led the scoring with 14 points and 10 rebounds while Micky Collier added 11 points and 4 assists. Chip Reese add­ ed 10 points, Jeremy Sampson 8 points, Kirk Warner 7 points, Matt Gates 6 points and 9 rebounds. The JV record is now 6-3. 726-1121 Jeff Butler of Maple Valley gets off a jumper in the team's 88-61 win over Olivet. Seventh grade eagers win two more Maple Valley’s seventh grade eagers went to Woodland and registered a 41 to 23 win. All team members saw considerable action as 15 players scored. Five players led the way with four points each. They were Ben Kuem- Several enrichment classes to start Maple Valley Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES CLASS TIME FEE DATEWKS.PLACE INSTR. MONDAY Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Intro to Computer IBM/PC Spanish Stress Management Panic Attacks Computer Class for Kids 3rd-9th Grade 6:00-10:-00 p.m.$30.00 2/5/90 8 MVHS Christie 2/5/90 2/5/90 2/5/90 2/19/90 6 6 2 1 MVHS MVHS MVHS MVHS Steinbrecher Brewer Brewer Brewer 3:00-4:30 p.m. $13.50 2/12/90 6 MVHS Hunt 6:00-7:00 p.m. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8:00-9:00 p.m. $12.00 1/30/90 8 8 $20.00 1/30/90 $2.00 per session 1/30/90 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. $18.00 $18.00 $6.00 $3,00 TUESDAY Jr. Karate Open Karate Exercise Welding and Machine Shop Computer Science Gymnastics Beg. Keyboarding for Kids MaplewoodOSKA MaplewoodOSKA Maplewood Gurd 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/6/90 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/6/90 5:30-6:30 p.m. $40.00 2/6/90 8 8 8 MVHS MVHS Fuller Kipp Hunt Thompson 3:00-4:30 p.m. $15.00 2/6/90 8 MVHS Wolff 3:15-5:15 p.m. $2.00 4/18/90 1 MVHS Ellard Maplewood MVHS MVHS MVHS MVHS Gurd Rosin Rosin Hartenburg Hammond WEDNESDAY Babysitting Clinic THURSDAY Exercise Accounting* Typing Woodworking* Portraiture Weight Control/ Stop Smoking 7:00-9:30 p.m. $40.00 4/26/90 1 MVHS Rowe Community Band meets first and third Thursday • 7:00 p.m. • MVHS • Brill COBB M Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION ffl STA-RITE PUMPS HR Do it yourself • 1 'A " pipe 5' length,, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2 -5' Well Drill & Repair HA Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Motorcycles, A.T.Vs, Snowmobiles We have snowmobile trailer, ice racing supplies, tires, etc. $ SUZUKI POLRRIS wull lecanmend it to your friends WE SHIP UPS DAILY Ifyou need something shipped, we can do it. SATURDAY Floor Hockey 4th-6th defensive pressure and limit Christian to 12 points while putting up 25 points of their own for a 44 to 28 win. Gabe Priddy led the team with 16 points and 13 re­ bounds followed by Mike Williams with 9 points and Greg Halliwill with 5 points. SALES»SERVICE • PARTS • ACCESSORIES 7:00-8:00 p.m. $2.00 per session 2/1/90 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/8/90 8 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/8/90 8 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/8/90 8 7:00-9:00 p.m. $12.00 2/8/90 4 Continued from page 9 Stress management is also a new class, to be taught by Gene Brewer. People can learn how they react to stress, its causes and exploration of stress reduction techniques. A computer science class is offered Tuesday evenings. There are several different areas of study in this class. These include introduction to computers, computer literacy, Appleworks, and computeriz­ ed office procedures. Many other classes are of­ fered, such as welding and machine shop, woodworking and furniture making, karate, typing and more. For further information, or to enroll, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. ple, Cory Hamilton, Clint Babbitt, Mike Williams, and Greg Halliwill. Wednesday saw MV at home against Lansing Chritian which proved to be tough team as MV held only a 19 to 16 halftime lead. The second half saw MV step up their 9:30 a.m. $5,00 2/24/90 4 Kellogg Hustwick 'Indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. TO ENROLL CALL MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION _________- 852-9275 — BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 • 852-9377 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 — Page 11 Freshmen Lions off to 6-2 start Last Tuesday night the freshman Lions boys’ basket­ ball team got back on the win­ ning track by defeating the Broncos of Bellevue. They continued their winning ways by beating the Olivet Eagles the following Friday afternoon. In Tuesday’s contest the Lions entertained the Broncos and sent them home with a 56 to 43 loss. Bryan Carpenter had his best performance of the season, coming off the bench netting 15 points. He also was credited with 6 re­ bounds. Other Lions that got into the scoring act were Mike Trowbridge, Greg Gam, and Steve Hopkins with eight points each. 7 After a good start, the Lions had a letdown in the second quarter, allowing Bellevue to pull within four points by halftime. At halftime the Lions varsity coach, Jerry Reese, gave the team an “inspiring” talk. The team responded well during the se­ cond half, coming away with a 13 point victory. The game completed the first round of SMAA play for the Lions. Their conference record is 5 and 1 and they are 5 and 2 overall. Eighth grade basketbailers split pair; team photo set The Maple Valley eighth grade basketball team picked up their first victory of the young season with a win over Lansing Christian 34-28. The game was very close at halftime with Maple Valley holding a slim lead of four. John Mitchell exploded for 10 points in the third quarter to break the game wide open. Mitchell ended up with 13 points. Earlier in the week the Lions suffered their fourth loss ofthe year at the hands of the Woodland Vikings. In the contest nine players scored for the Valley. Jeff Burpee led the Valley with a 10 point season high. Ben Mudry and Rich Furlong add­ ed 6 points each. On Wednesday the teams will have their team picture taken. If a player wishes to purchase the superstar package which includes a 5x7 team photo and 3x5 individual in a folder it will cost $8.50. Buttons are $3 with superstar or $4 without superstar. Barry County Extension ^Calendar of Events J The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Jan. 24 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Jan. 25 - 4-H Club Booths Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. Jan. 29 - Adult Farmer Series: 1990 Com Herbicide Recom­ mendations with Dr. Jim Kells, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Jan. 31 - Restricted Use Pesticide. Training and Exam. Con­ tact Freeport Elevator at (616) 765-8421. Feb. 5 - Adult Farmer Series: Farm Labor-Locating and Keep­ ing Depandable, Competent Help, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Feb. 12 - Adult Farmer Series: Establishing High Yield Alfalfa Stands, Conventional and No-Till Seeding Methods, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Feb. 19 - Adult Farmer Series: Farming with the “Right-toFarm” Act, with Ms. Chris Leitzau, MDA, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Feb. 21 - “Laughter/Humor ... Mental Flossing,” 1-2:15 p.m., Extension Office; open to all. Feb. 22, March 1, 8 and 15 - Weed and Insect Control Workshop. Pre-registration required. PARTS & SERVICE Vticharels • SALiE^SC RiE^VSCICEE — • SERVICE • PARTS We service all brands 543*8332 The Eagles soared to a 18-15 first quarter lead Friday night, however, the Lions clawed their way back tying the score at 28 by halftime. The Lions took control of the game during the third quarter as they went into their diamond half court trap. It caused Olivet problems as the Lions outscored them 16 to 9 in the quarter. Going into the fourth quarter the Lions lead 44 to 37. The fourth quarter was evenly played and when the final buzzer sounded the Lions had won 54 to 45. Leading the seven Lions who got into the scorebook was Scott English, who scored 14 points, eight of which came in the decisive third quarter. Steve Hopkins also hit double figures, scoring 11. Greg Garn and Mike Trowbridge had 8 points each; while Kale Dipert chipped in 7. Tonight the Lions take a break from league action to entertain Class B Belding. The game starts at 4:30. Come out and support your team. Dogs can get strep, vet tells school kids Without showing the symptoms, dogs can be a constant source of strep infection, passing it on to its human family until being treated. Most other viruses, however, do not cross the species lines. Those are just some of the many facts given by Lake Odessa Veterinarian Dr. Peggy Newman of the Lakewood Veterinary Service to Melanie Garlinger's class at Kellogg Elementary School iin Nashville Wednesday. Newman and her dog, Wilbur, helped pass along tips o on proper dog and cat care, and gave some insight into the life of a country vet. MSU Telefarm system to be demonstrated A workshop for farm pro­ ducers to get first-hand ex­ perience using the MSU Telfarm system at no charge or obligation is set for Jan, 25, Birth announced It's A Girl! Bob and Duska Brumm of Nashville would like to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter, Markelle Kayann, who was bom on December 25, 1989 at 10:56 a.m., weighing 4 lbs., 14 ozs. and was 19 inches long. The proud grandparents are Jerry and Sharon Brumm, Dale Ann Thompson and Dennis and Debbie Morawski. 4-H Dairy meeting All Eaton County 4-H and FFA dairy project members are encouraged to attend a county-wide meeting and piz­ za party Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall. Several 4-H dairy activities and new programs will be discussed and signup for the dairy quiz bowl program will also be held. The meeting will be follow­ ed by a dairy photo judging contest. A pizza party will conclude the meeting at 9 p.m. For more information, call the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. says Roger A. Betz, Eaton County Extension Agricultural Agent. “The intent is for producers to see what the program is all about,” Betz said. Telfarm is a simple, yet very complete, accounting system offered by Michigan State University. This com­ puter records program is designed to take a minimal amount of information about your farm business and pro­ duce accurate and valuable ac- counting statements, tax schedules and management reports. Telfarm is designed for farmers interested in keeping and using good management records. Whether the farm is large or small, low or high equity, Telfarm can assist with farm financial records and decision making. The program can trace its roots to the Michigan State University farm records pro­ gram that started in 1928. Since then, the Telfarm pro­ gram has changed as farmers’ needs have changed. Telfarm also has a micro computer version offering im­ mediate turnaround, and detailed sorting of expenses, income, and vendors. The location is at the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office in Charlotte. The workshop is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Please register by calling 543-2310. Nashville Feed & Seed 301 South Main, Nashville, Ml • 517-852-9393 is it Spring Yet? Specials PRICES GOOD ’TIL SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 Horse Block H.E.P. Block • Protein • Mineral • Vitamin Blocks • Protein • Mineral • Vitamin • Molasses Blks. — 20% Protein — — 25% Protein $705 $650 Jumbo Dial Thermometers Bird Feeders ■—— appliance WET BASEMENT? 126 S. Cochran nyururi^ 543*3559 WE CARRY... 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Post Feeder Thistle Feeder $1410 $gao Custom seeds Made to Order • Bulk Delivery Available STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 2 517-852-9393 PROVlco �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 23. 1990 — Page 12 & W^3>.L \ ---- C k 'Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville WINTER HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 6; Sunday 9 to 3 PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH JANUARY 27,1990 726-0640 MEAT DEPT. ) Quality, Freshness at a price you can afford. \\ "•TW Ww > Wilson Whole Boneless (Water Added) America’s Finest Farmer Peet’s Bulk M IBT-Bone stea Ham ping Bologna s34LJ- 14L America’s Finest America’s Finest | Porterhouse Steak^ sir loin steak Louis Rich Ground Turkey Chub lb Farmer Peet’s Regular or Beef Southern Fried Chicken Nuggets $049n Hickory or Patties Chubs s24? l2oz. $4fl2 9 l Pepperoni ., 22-oz. $£ A69 Deluxe...... Bananas celery 1*lb-fl| £ Margarine 49* Salted -or Reg. Krispy 1 Crackers. 0Q7ac '/2% Milk f Singles 6 Pack Assorted Betty Crocker Squeezits \\ 50-oz. Single Roll Gala Paper Towels Roll < 14V2 oz. Frito Lay’s P.P. S2.29, Pinal Touch NEW! 64 oz. Cheer Free C JH O Q laundry Det. Schafer’s Aunt Millie C’ fIl 47 9Q DOUBLE COUPONS $J29 WIC ACCEPTED Tuesday & Wednesday DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. t> 9 tAAQ 64 oz. 24-oz. Wilderness M Apple sauce Dinners u KB KKB. M i. I Shurfine 4 ’-Z”’ Shells & Cheese $J4l ™ $|99 gallon C fl Qfl 2/’lwv 12-oz. Thick or Reg. Kraft American Kraft Velveeta f Corn, Peas, Beans Proircne, Sa Price Saver evaesr, eans, - vegs. C fl fl Cl Heatherwood Farms 1 Pound w Peanuts i 89« Broccoli ®a® Tour Own, Fresh Roasted X 24’s Shurfresh Soft Bunch : ?* Oatmeal Bread 16-oz. Yoder’s Chip Dip 3 Varieties... .. 2/ *4 8n9n*r x/)/ $609 ■ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-01-30.pdf 5745378f1610b3bb0b8daeba86d3aef1 PDF Text Text ...a loc Published by J- Ad Graphic*. Inc. 1952 N Broodvray. Hosting*. Mich. 490$$ P.O. Box A, Nashville. Michigan Phono 945-9554 (Hasting*) ap Th* ***** VaO*y Mem M*rt.i«*. VoL II* . No 27 TumObv Jmwy W. IHO Eaton Federal matches $4,000 in donations to library by Mark Io Rote Staff Writ*r NASHVILLE - The Exton Federal Savings Bank Thun day matched ibe $4,000 donated to the Putnam Public Library children*1 wing addi­ tion hind in the last two months. Nashville Branch Manager Dawn Mead Mid Eaton Federal was pleased that it was able to donate the entire amount it had offered to match At the bank Thursday. Mead presented the $4,000 check to Library Board Treasurer Nita Brown, who said the bank’s generous matching funds contribution of 54,000 was greatly ap­ preciated and would go a long way toward completing the 563,000 construction project, which was paid for entirely with donated funds. The local bank agreed to match up to 54.000 in dona­ tions to the library if they were made between Dec. 1, 1989. and March 31. 1990. But the 54,000 was raised for the popular cause in only two months. Brown said the $4,000 from the community included two large cash gifts from anonymous donors, and she thanked the community for its generous support of the library. The 58.000 will-be used to purchase furnishings for the three-room children’s wing and to pay for the new land­ scaping that needs to be done. The three-room addition was buih and recently com­ pleted by the local firm of A & C Construction. The largest room will be the children’s room, which will need book shelves, tables and chairs. A & C is also building the shelves. The new librarian's office will also get new shelves, as ««■ as two drain, chain and other office furniture and equipment. The third room will be the new pantry and storeroom. The money will also be used to purchase file cabinets, a typewriter and other fur­ nishings and suppim. Any remaining funds will be used for the needed When the bank made the an­ nouncement in December. Brown thought -the 58.000 would be just about enough to pay for the furnishings and finishing the threee rooms. However, she noted there have been several cost over­ run* on the project, which was bid at 558.224 but has cost ap­ proximately 563.000 so far. Thus. Brown said though the 58.000 will probably meet most of the basic needs, the library will continue to accept donations for additional for rashings and landscaping, as well as for other needed items. “Even if we have enough money to complete the pro­ ject. we will still be accepting S*«C«ton.*np***2 Contract talks to be renewed with local teachers in school district NASHVILLE - After meeting with chief negotiator Harlow Claggett in an ex­ ecutive session Thursday, the Maple Valley Board of Education announced negotia­ tions would resume with the MAple Valley Education Association and the Maple Valley Education Support Personnel. The teachers and support personnel have been working under the conditions of ex­ pired contracts since the start of the school year. The stumbling block in the talks have been primarily salary and benefits issues. The contract talks, which have been at a virtual stand­ still since tentative agreements were reached temporarily in September, have been scheduled to resume on Feb. 7 at the Administration Building. Claggett, a labor relations consultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards, said his team will meet with the support personnel negotiators at 4 p.m. and with the teacher's negotiating team at 7:30 p.m. After the board reached ten- tative agreements with both groups in September, pro­ gress in the talks came to a sudden halt. First the board voted to ratify a contract that the MVEA's rank and file re­ jected and then voted to rajwt a tentative contract that had been ratified by the MVESPA rank and file. By early December, talks had slopped and none had been scheduled until now. In late December, the MVEA and MVESPA met to discuss ways to facilitate the See Contract, on page 8 Eaton Federal’s generous donation coupled with the benificence of members of the community, who also donated $4,000, will make if possible to furnish the In­ terior of Putnam Public Library's new children’s wing, which was recently completed when the ramp and elevator for the handicapped was installed by A & C Construction. Council refers fence proposal in Green junk case to attorneys Village Attorney Scott Smith of Grand Rapids, told the council that os the Chief Administrative Officer for the village he has a problem with the fence proposal and that it's not in the council’s power to resolve the matter. He also advised the council to discuss the mat­ ter In an Executive Session, after which the council tabled the issue, saying it was still up to the attorneys to relsolve The council also dodged questions from the audience by quickly adjourning the meeting. by Mark LaRosc Staff Writer NASHVILLE - Another inning in the Village of Nashville vs. Sidney Green junk ordinance legal contest came to an end last week when the council referred a fence proposal designed to end the three-year-old dispute to the village attorney. A conditio* of the agree­ ment would have stayed the 90-day jail term Green began serving Friday. Green, owner of R & F In­ dustries on Main Street, was convicted of two counts of violating the village's junk or­ dinance and two probation violations for foiling to bring his property into compliance with the ordinance. District Court Judge Gary Holman ordered Green to begin serving the jail sentence Jan. 25, but granted a 24-hour stay, pending agreement on the proposal. Green also received credit for the 30 days be served on the first proba­ tion violation. To date, the score in this ex­ tra innings legal contest is defendant Sidney Green — 90 days in jail and a shrinking wallet: Village ofNashville — several cars moved and legal vindication for its ordinance S*e Council, on pogo 9 WOODED AREA FENCED AREA R & F INDUSTRIES BUILDING CLEARED AREA CLEARED AREA 230 S. MAIN STREET KEY.— —... ””” “ — ............ | Strip Fence Chain Link Fence Boundary Line Enclosed Storage Area Green's recent fence proposal that the Village Council referred to Village At­ torney Scott Smith Thursday called for all of the machinery and parts on the south side of the building to be moved along with what's left of the junk in front, in­ cluding the trailer, and a cyclone fence with steel strips to enclose all of the re­ maining machinery and equipment behind the building. With the expiration of Green’s current jail sentence, the three-year old court battle is ended. For the village to proceed further, it will either hove to start a new criminal or civil case against him, or the village will have to reach an agree­ ment with Green. Smith said he had a problem with the proposal presented Thursday and said Green had rejected a counter-proposal for a fenced enclosure that the village made in May. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 2 Kruger celebrates 40th birthday Dawn Meade, manager of the Nashville Branch of the Eaton Federal Savings Bank, presents Nashville Library Board treasurer Nita Brown with a $4,000 check that was a matching-funds donation. Eaton Federal donates , donations because there are always other needs, such as new reference and other books,” Brown said. Brown said the new bathroom, which has been moved to the old pantry, has been finished and the carpeting has been laid in the continued from front page new wing. She added that local wood­ worker and carpenter Elmer Jarvie has already made in­ stalled cherrywood paneling for the new vestibule where the plaques naming the donors will be hung. Brown said Jarvie plans to add more cherry paneling. The wood came from old cherry trees that grew in the Castleton Township Cemetery. The Library Board is pro­ jecting a spring date for the children’s wing addition open house. Denny Kruger celebrated his 40th birthday with many friends and family from Ver­ montville and Nashville on Jan. 10, at a surprise birthday party at the old Cook Stove in Vermontville. Kruger graduated from Lakewood High School and was bom in, Woodland. He is employed at B.O.C. in Lans­ ing. He is very actively in­ volved with the U.A.W. No. 652 on the Committee for Fun, for the employees. Kruger now is working on a fishing contest for members of Local 652, to be held Feb. 10 at Sleepy Hollow in Clinton County. He has worked hard, collecting prizes such as weekend packages, fishing equipment, hunting knives, restaurant certificates and much more. “George Stewart and Den­ ny have certainly put a lot of time into this,” says wife Pam Kruger. Pam is currently working at Hastings City Bank in Hastings. Denny is also very active in the Athletic Boosters for Maple Valley High School. He can be seen almost every Thursday night helping raise money for the children of Maple Valley for sports equipment, lights, etc. Along with some of his chores last year with the Boosters was to paint the bleachers at the athletic field at the Maple Valley football Maple Leaf Grange plans meeting calendar— Combining home insurance with car insurance saves you money with Auto-Owners. \yfuto- Owners Insur Tkt,'No Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble Maple Leaf Grange held its regular Janaury meeting and it was decided to hold only one meeting in February and March. This is because of the typicalloy bad weather these months. The February meeting will be held on the 10th with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. A short meeting will be held after the potluck. The March meeting will be conducted the same way on March 10. In April, it will be back to the two meetings a month. Maple Leaf is still collec­ ting old eye glasses and hear­ ing aid batteries. If you have any you would like to give please contact Jean Withey at 517-726-0317. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 09625735 METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... 9:45 A.M. Service .'... . .11 P.M. Service ...... ..... 7 Wed. Service...... ..... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN Denny Kruger (left) and Phil Weller. field and he helped put up the new lights. Denny was the 1989 past vice president for Vermont­ ville Little League baseball and is the new president for the 1990 season. He and his wife organized efforts to put up the conces­ sions at the Maple Valley Syrup Festival 1989, and to find the workers to help raise money for Little League equipment. He has spent hours improv­ ing the baseball diamonds. While doing all these ac­ tivities he has also found time to coach baseball while his three sons Joe, Tom and Rick, have played. Many admire him for his sense of humor and good character, says Phil Weller, who helped put together his surprise party, hosted by Pam. Denny also helps with the Maple Syrup Festival Association every year, put­ ting up the bleachers and tear­ ing them down and storing everything. He also is a very active pro­ ducer of maple syrup on Don and Joyce Shooks farm north of Vermontville. He is in charge of all the tapping and gathering and spends many hours helping boil the sap which is always sold at the festival on the comer in Vermontville. Happy birthday, Denny Kruger, from so many people who love and admire you. Look your best at all times with a... CARE-FREE STYLE for the Upcoming Events. 03769379 470 East Main Street Vermontville 726-0257 — HOURS — 8:30 a.m. Jo 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Some evenings by appointment 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............6 p.m. m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER 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 . ..1.0 :30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 p.m. Thursday.............. 7:00 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .......9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...... 10:30 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 3 Area families may apply for home improvement funding J-Ad Graphics News Service CASTLETON TWP. — Castleton Township was awarded $175,000 Jan. 1 for itself, the Village of Nashville, Maple Grove Township, the Village of Ver­ montville and Vermontville Township to offer to lowincome families needing home improvements. Funding was received through grant application competition by the Depart­ ment of Commerce-sponsored 05467143 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, and is $25,000 less than past grants, said ad­ ministrator, Cheryl Barth. All other governmental units awarded the funds were cut by the same percentage. The Michigan State Hous­ ing Development Authority (MSHDA) has also set aside $45,000 for low-interest loans ranging from 1 to 9 percent. Included in the two-year program will be the low- interest loans, principle 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, insulations, siding, ad­ ditions, etc. Hastings City Bank will be working with the communities by underwriting the MSHDA loans. With this program, more families will benefit, thanks to new legislation upping the in­ come limit from $20,000 to $36,000. Affordable mortgages for Michigan homebuyers and low-cost home improvement loans for homeowners will be available to more moderate in­ come families, thanks to the legislation. Governor James Blanchard said the two-bill package allows MSHDA to expand the income and purchase price limits for its home mortgage programs to more accurately reflect today’s market. According to the Michigan Associaton of Realtors, the average price of an existing home in Michigan rose from $51,898 in 1984 to $78,408 in August 1989 or 51 percent. “Many families need extra help to buy or improve a home, given today’s housing costs, but they have been ex­ cluded from MSHDA pro- grams because of income limits established over four years ago,’’ Blanchard said. Blanchard urged the legislature to increase the MSHDA limits in his 1989 State of the State message as part of his Affordable Hous­ ing Initiative. The 12-point plan includes a range of pro­ grams to guarantee down payments for first-time homebuyers (HOST), meet the housing needs of low and See Area, on page 5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... Nashville gets a good look at solar eclipse in 1 925 Nashville had a good view of a solar eclipse 65 years ago this month, and that event top­ ped the stories in The Nashville News of Jan. 29, 1925. Let’s take a look. of smoked glass and made fre­ quent stops along the way to take a squint at the eclipse, a sight many of them will never have another opportunity of seeing. Nashville had good view of Solar Eclipse - Smoked Glass Astronomers occupied nearly every porch and had fairly clear vision of phenomena Nashville was fortunae in hav­ ing comparatively clear skies Saturday morning in which to witness the almost total eclipse of the sun. The northern part of the state, where the eclipse was total was unble to get much out of it, on account ofcloudy skies. Grand Rapids and towns north and east of that place were unable to get any appreciable vision ofthe spec­ tacle, while the southern part of the state, where the eclipse was almost total, had clear skies. Nashville was apparently on the borderline. We were unable to see the first start of the moon cutting in between the earth and the sun, on ac­ count of a low-lying bank of clouds, but by the time an ap­ preciable sector of the orb of day was obscured, the sun had risen above the clouds and from that time on, the vision was practically unobstructed. Many people enjoyed seeing the moon travel across the path ofthe sun, nearly cutting off our daylight. Those hardy souls who braved the early nipping air for a trip to the standpipe hill were liberally rewarded for their ambition, for they had a splendid view of the glorious spectacle. Pupils on their way to school nearly all carried bits Creamery company holds annual meeting - Piercing cold weather and treacherous­ ly icy roads prevented a large gathering of the stockholders of the Nashville Co-operative Creamery Monday afternoon, with only about 60 making their appearance. Reports of last year’s business, as shown in last week’s News, seemed entirely satisfactory to the stockholders, who proceeded by ballot to re-elect every one ofthe old directors as follows: C. Marshall, C.W. Pennock, W.A. Smith, Will G. Hyde, A.T. Shepard, George Garmes, C.F. Fuller, L.D. Gardner and Seymour Hartwell. The vote on directors was strictly by ballot, but each director was elected by almost unanimous vote. Following the election, County Agent F.W. Bennett made a characteristic rapid­ fire talk on co-operative marketing, touching on the progress being made in governmental affairs, looking toward improved conditions for the agricultural interests of the country. The moving picture “Clean Hearts and Clean Herds” was then shown, courtesy of the Agricultural Department of the state, and nearly all the au­ dience remained to see the picture, which were intensely interesting and vitally instruc­ tive. It certainly made every spectator hope that the time will soon come when all dairy cattle will be free from tuber­ culosis and its dire effects on the human race. The board of directors will meet at the creamery rooms Friday for the annual election of officers. Grand Ledge editor com­ ments on Nashville - (Letter to the editor of the Nashville News): I had the pleasure a few days ago of passing a few hours in Nashville for the first time, and was favorably im­ pressed in many ways. Your sightly waterworks park could hardly be improv­ ed upon and the little park in the center of the business district is indeed a thing of beauty and utility. In view of the high reputation of your public schools, the dimen­ sions of your excellent building surprised me. It would seem that this structure must be overcrowded and that a new building or addition is imperative. I was told of your most ex­ cellent community gatherings each month, when the good people of the country are in­ vited in and made to feel that you are all “just folks.” That is very fine and these gather­ ings will do much for Nashville. However, you lack a businessmen’s dinner club, such as the Exchange Kiwanis, etc. No movement among businessmen has done more good than the formation of these organizations. It is possible that the cost of membership in any of these clubs, with national affilia­ tions, would be a bar to an organization of that character in Nashville. Then why not form a purely local organiza- The "fire boys," as The News fondly called Nashville's volunteer firemen, were pleading for particular care with fires during winter's cold snap in January 1925. That was the same month Lake Odessa ordered a new $5,000 Reo fire truck, and considered copying Nashville's boulevard lighting system. (In that era, lamp posts set in concrete islands in the middle of Main Street illuminated intersections in the business district). Nashville's fire department is seen here in the 1920s in front of the old town hall-fire station on North Main. tion, and meet each week in some lodge or church dining hall, making the dues suffi­ cient to cover cost of meals and a few incidentals like song books, etc.? You will not have to buy the “pep” needed to make the club of great in­ terest. You can get plenty of good speakers at little or no expense. You will find plenty ofwor­ thy local problems that will claim your interest and some ofthese will take money. This can be provided through special assessments ifdesired. This club will draw your businessmen together in a wonderful way and make for community progress. You will wonder how you got along without it. My best wishes for Nashville, Henry F. Harris. Just strolling around Hound dog taking a rabbit up the middle of Main Street Monday night about eight o’clock, at a merry clip. *** Little screech owl perched on the awning rods at the Kleinhans store Tuesday evening. *** Sparrows evidently never got cold feet. They are in evidence in all sorts of weather. *** Fewer traveling men using autos the last month. *** Icicles hang­ ing to many a radiator these parlous days. *** Radio fever is getting epidemic in the village. *** Crossword puzzles help those who haven’t radios to pass the long evenings. Local News - A little touch of cold weather this week: 16 below Tuesday morning, 20 below yesterday morning. But with no wind and with bright, sunny days, very delightful winter weather, despite the cold. Lake Odessa is bracing up. which are offered for rent at They have ordered a new fire $1 per year. truck, with double chemical Announcement of the comtanks and a pumper, on a Reo speed wagon chassis, to cost plete enrollment figures of $5,000, and are preparing to Western State Normal at light their business street with Kalamazoo (new Western a boulevard system similar to Michigan University) for the Nashville. winter term shows 57 students from Barry County. A Kalamazoo item in Tues- Kalamazoo Normal has a total day morning’s Detroit Free enrollment this winter of Press says that Fred G. Baker 2,106 students. Three(erstwhile Nashville mer- hundred and fifty are taking chant) who forged a bill of degree courses and the re­ lading on which he obtained mainder are studying for $206 from D. Graff & Sons, teachers’ certificates. There paper dealers, was placed on are 737 men, the largest probation. He is to reimburse number in any normal college Graff & Sons and pay costs of in the country. prosecution. Henry F. Harris, the able Circuit court opened Mon- editor of the Grand Ledge In­ day morning with a jury on dependent, was a Nashville hand to hear the trial of An- visitor Saturday, the guest of drew Williams and his son, the News publisher. We gave Merrill, charged with running him a little trip around the an illicit still in Woodland town, incidentally nearly Township, in an old dwelling spilling him all over the owned by other people. The scenery, for the streets were Williams duo claim the exceeding slippery and the litowners are implicated in the tle gas buggy did some highillegal work, and the trial is art “shimmying.” But he saw proving interesting. the town, and in a little com­ munication which appears in A new 10-story office another column, he makes building, to cost approximate­ some excellent suggestions, ly $1 million, will be built in which Nashville people will Jackson by Consumers Power read with interest. Company on the site of the present offices... Consumers They certainly do things Power Company has acquired right in the good old state of the Lansing Fuel and Gas New York. Three men were Company, which serves the electrocuted in Sing Sing Michigan State Capitol. The prison for the killing of Mrs. company has more than Mae Bingham during a holdup 16,000 customers and a plant of a Buffalo drug store. This output of 730 million feet of will be notice to this class of gas annually. crooks to confine their depredations to the State of The Farmers and Merchants Michigan, where the “sob Bank has secured another sup- squad” prevents the passing of a capital punishment law. ply of safe deposit boxes, The high school basketball teams split honors with the Grand Ledge teams at the opera house Friday night, the local boys winning by a 32 to 4 score, while the girls were nosed out, 23 to 20. The teams will play at Woodland Friday evening. Nashville's standpipe hill (left) was the best place to view the solar eclipse of January 1925, and according to The News, "Those hardy souls who braved the early nipping air for a trip to the hill were liberally rewarded." This early shows the waterworks park before it was officially developed and renamed in honor of its benefactor, Charles Putnam. He was personally responsible for most of the improvements to the village-owned property where the municipal pump house (foreground) and water tower were built. Nashville's parks impressed a visiting Grand Ledge editor in January 1925. Plumbers advise letting taps run a little these, bitter cold nights. Saves frozen water pipes in the home and helps keep the mains from freezing. The fire boys plead for everybody to be particularly careful about fires during this cold snap. They don’t covet the job of fighting fire in this kind of weather. TANNING 1 Month Unlimited Tues.-Fri 157 S. Main Street Vermontville *35** 35 Phone 726-0330 y �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 ffl ITII lieS Qpply for funds, fajf. Snkii F!« ttucmfej iite- <tofeb.ggg] «a w aiWnm 'KM Hl, mMlE xa siafculmii e6 ssaj, fcritaaiE i ■ : ssSjsflssIt: | ill XBitgMEtai r'ijnK’to maliifc I j. ar ±nis q. gi aW1! aW1 I— jjfiSS ir ■a modest income families and seniors, produce more affordable permanent rental housng and provide state funds to help homeless shelters expand. The legislation, House Bill 4874 and Senate Bill 377, was sponsored by Rep. Nelson Saunders (D-Detroit) and Sen. Norm Shinkle ( R Lambertville). Blanchard signed S.B. 377 earlier this month and H.B. 4874 in December. In addition to expanding in­ come and purchase price limits, the legislation establishes a new program — the Michigan Home Improve­ ment Credit Certificate (MCC) — which will combine a federal income tax credit and conventional home im­ provement loans made by local lenders. The the program will give homeowners an alternative way to finance home repairs and provide lenders with a way to lower the effective cost of conventional loans. The legislation approved the following limits: Maximum annual income: $36,500 for purchase of both new and existing homes in MSHDA’s single family and Michigan Mortgage credit certificate (MCC) programs, except in certain distressed areas where the income limit for MCC assisted purchases will be $42,000. The limits formerly were $24,600 to $30,000, depen­ ding on the type of home, financing program and pro­ perty location. Maximum purchase price: $60,000 for existing homes and $80,000 for new houses in both programs, with some ex­ ceptions in certain locations. The limits formerly ranged from $40,000 to $60,000 for existing homes and were cap­ ped at $73,500 for new homes. The purchase price limits can be exceeded by up to $3,500 to improve a home’s accessibility for a handicap­ ped family member. These changes take place immediately in the single­ family program and March 6 for the Michigan Mortgage program. MSHDA financing can be used for the purchase of new or existing single-family homes, certain condominiums if they are not conversions from rental units, and new and used manufactured (mobile) multiple-section homes and new single-section manufac­ tured homes on foundations permanently affixed to real estate. The authority does not refinance existing loans or land contracts. Home Improvement: In the new home improve­ ment Michigan Credit Cer­ tificate program, the income limit will be $36,500, except in some distressed areas where families of three or more may have incomes up to $42,000. In MSHDA’s standard home improvement program, the income limit also will be raised to the statewide median of $36,500, but with no adjustment for family size. Previously, the maximum annual adjusted income was $20,000. With the loans, homeowners can install in­ sulation, add new siding, do remodeling, build a room addition or garage, replace the furnace, make the home more accessible to the handicapped family member, and make many other kinds of perma­ nent improvements. Homeowners can borrow up to $15,000 and take up to 15 years to repay the loan. In­ terest rates range from 1 to 9 percent, based on income. The two state-sponsored mortgage programs, the single-family program and the Michigan Mortgage, operate in conjunction with private sector lenders and are targeted primarily for first-time & IjfldtllB'1" I it nt UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT to ; ^ranma’s ^Cace lK li***?li?- (Formerly Bonnie and Clyde’s) ------------------------------ COUPON------------------------------------ j I !>’*"■ homebuyers. Specifically, in the single­ family home mortgage pro­ gram, MSHDA currently offers a fixed interest rate of 8.25 percent for a 30-year term; down payments may be as low as 5 percent or less if the buyer qualifies for FHA or VA financing. Applications are made to participating sav­ ings and loan associations, banks and mortgage companies. The Michigan Mortgage credit certificate (MCC) pro­ gram, established in 1986, as the first ofits kind in the coun­ try, provides a federal income tax credit to home purchasers who obtain a private sector loan written at the lenders’s prevailing interest rate and down payment requirements. The tax credit, based on 20 percent of the annual interest rate paid for the mortgage, effectively reduces the lender’s rate by as much as 2.5 percent. MCCs can be used with fixed-rate, variable, FHA and VA loans. The single-family and home improvement mprovemen programs are financed through the sale of revenue bonds to private in­ vestors. The mortgage credit certificate is authorized by the federal government and allows MSHDA to award credit in lieu of selling additional bonds. Neither program uses state tax dollars. Interested homeowners may inquire at their respective governmental units or call Cheryl Barth, grant ad­ ministrator, at (616) 693-2271 or 765-3742. Maple Valley students to be on 'Quizbusters' Maple Valley and Williamston high school will meet the academic challenge of WKAR-TV’s locally pro­ duced program “Quiz­ Busters” at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, on Channel 23. “QuizBusters” pits some of mid-Michigan’s brightest high school students against one another in a rapid-fire battle of the brains. The winner of the match will advance to the next round of competition. The Maple Valley team consists of Ryan Rosin, Garth FREE Piece off Homemade Pie • with every Dinner ONE COUPON PER DINNER GOOD ONLY ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2nd, 3rd and 4th OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 202 North Main Nashville, Michigan Davison, team captain Steve Bowen, Matt Nehmer and alternate Jennifer Rounds. Scott Metzger, Steve Tanner, team captain Brad Imhoff, Eric Cockerill and alternate Kevin Murphy make up the Williamston team. Judy Brewer serves as Maple Valley’s teacher and advisor and Tim Hruska is Williamston’s. “QuizBusters” is a weekly game show hosted by Matt Ot­ tinger, in which students res­ pond to a variety of questions about history, mathematics, science, literature, sports, foreign languages, art and general trivia. The winning team at the conclusion of the season will receive five, fouryear full tuition scholarships to Michigan State University. (Students must meet MSU’s admission requirements and maintain grade point average while at the university.) “QuizBusters” is repeated the following Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Youth enrichment classes offered Several youth enrichment classes are being offered again this winter by Maple Valley Community Education. Junior and open karate at Maplewood Elementary School are offered Tuesdays, beginning at 6 p.m. Junior karate is for boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth grade and open karate is for anyone over 7 years of age, including adults. Open karate is designed so that family members may come together. The beauty is 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 Gymnastics was a new class offered this fall and it will begin a second session Feb. 6. This class is offered at Fuller Street School Tuesday even­ ings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The class is taught by Kari Thompson of Superior Gym­ nastics in Grand Rapids. Beginning keyboarding for children, third through eighth grade, was a new class offer­ ing this fall. This class is designed for children who work with computers. They are taught how to use the keyboard correctly. The class is taught by Marge Wolff Tuesdays after school, begin­ ning Feb. 6. A computer class will be taught by Pauline Hunt Mon­ days after school, beginning Feb. 12. The students will become familiar with different kinds of software, such as print shop, games, etc. There is a fee for all classes. Parents may enroll their children by calling Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Free tax assistance available for elderly Capital Area Community Services Inc. and the American Association of Retired Persons is offering 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 All-School musical set for March 16,17 Rehearsals for the 1990 Maple Valley all-school musical are under way. “Give My Regards to Broadway,” with music and lyrics by George M. Cohan, will be performed Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. Advance tickets will be available sometime in late February. Norma Acker and Carol Kersten are directing the 22-member cast. Retired Persons, are available persons. People are encouraged to to assist anyone 60 years of age or older, regardless of call the senior citizen office and make an appointment at income. Many people qualify for the earliest possible date. Fil­ Homestead Property Tax, ing early could result in a rent, home heating and return before the deadline for prescription drug credits paying property tax. Those although they are not required who may not have information concerning prescription costs to file income tax. This year is the first year may contact their pharmacy. For more information, con­ that the prescription drug credit has been offered. tact the Eaton County Senior Qualified applicants may office. Old Courthouse, 100 receive as much as $600 for W. Lawrence, Charlotte, one person and $1,200 for two Phone: 543-6075. PENNY SUPPER Saturday, Feb. 3,1990 V.F.W. POST 8260 NASHVILLE Swiss Steak, Polish Sausage & Kraut Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. -Close to Charlotte located on approx. 1 acre -Three bedroom home, huge living room with fireplace, walkout basement, deck, dining room -Nice property I (CH-100) *158 acre farm with approx. 100 tillable acres -Large remodeled home -Milk house, pole building, hip roof barn -Call for more information! (F-31) M-32. SUPER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Very suc­ cessful small-town restaurant including equip­ ment & inventory. -Land contract terms. L-95. APPROX. 130 ACRES OF VACANT LAND with 128 tillable. -Good location on M-79. -Thornapple Lake -Good location overlooking the lake -Ready to move into! L-88. APPROX. 27 ACRES of vacant wooded land. (AA-31) Contract terms. Recreation UPS FOR YOUR convenience we can ship out all your UPS packages. Ifyou need it there in a hurry stop on out to Bob’s Service Shop, 610 S. Wellman Rd. Call for our hours, 517-852-9377. ..... located west of Nashville. 120 ACRE FARM ith frontage on the Grand River. 39 ACRES Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Page 5 continued from page 3 49 ACRES 41 ACRES ® of vacant land located near Portland. o vacan an ocae near oran . WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS! PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton - 543-0598 Cindy Doolittle • 726-0605 Demis Smith-8S2-9191 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Art Allwardt - 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 6 Nashville Boy Scouts, Webelos win in Klondike Derby Jan. 13 quires that scouts stay out in temperatures at or below 32 degrees for a 24-hour period. Boy Scouts participating were Chris Mudry, Ben Mudry, Mike Kuempel, Ben Kuempel, Rudy Othmer, Wil­ ly Rooks, Lee Ossenheimer, Josh Cerny and Jasen Green. Webelos participating were Davis Stevens, Scott Rooks, David Taylor, Rodney Brooks, Robb Rosin, Bee Gee Garvey, Matt Pennington, Josh Thorne and Sam Javor. and a ski lift. They were given a task in each area and were given 15 minutes to complete it. They were awarded points on the completion of the task, their Scout spirit, and co­ operation. The Boy Scouts also camped out overnight to fulfill the requirements for a Polar Bear Campout. They con­ structed their own shelters from poles lashed together, straw and black plastic. A Polar Bear Campout re- Nashville Boy Scouts from Troop No. 176 and Nashville Webelos from Pack No. 3176 attended the Land O Lakes District Klondike Derby Jan. 13 at the Moose Recreation Area east of Hastings. Both groups experienced success that day, as each was awarded first-place trophies in its own division. Boy Scouts competed with other scouts and Webelos with other Webelos in the district. A total of eight troops divided into 11 patrols and par­ ticipated. Troop 176 took two patrols, the Mountainmen and the Vikings, one placed first and the other third. This was the third year in a row that Troop 176 won first place. In addition to its firstplace trophy, this allowed the Scouts to keep a traveling trophy for another year. Both Boy Scouts and Webelos competed in fire building, knot tying, first aid, Scout trivia, compass work, Adult Education classes to resume next week at M.V. senior high school. The courses are necessary for a high school diploma, and there are vocational classes. They are available at no charge to grads under 20 and adults without a high school diploma. Other adults may take classes for a small fee. The offerings are listed on the Community Education ad in this newspaper. A variety of enrichment courses for all ages are also offered in February. There are several popular selections for kids, including karate, gymnastics, computer, begin­ ning typing and floor hockey. During the week of Jan. 29 the Community Education of­ fice hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more informa­ tion, or to enroll, call 852-9275. Evening adult education clases begin again on Feb. 5. The first semester ended Jan. 25 and the adult students had a winter break the week of Jan. 29. A variety of classes are of­ fered in the evening during the second semester at the junior- We are here to help you... DARLENE, SYLVIA & BELINDA "The Mirrors image' ,zXP6 W1M.0L2 lUJadG. Hair Stylist far Men, women & Children 111 N. Mein, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) HMS • • JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES DON STEINBRECHER Multiple Listing SANDY LUNDQUIST Service (MLS) HUBERT DENNIS.................. GARRY KNOLL....................... 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(F-319) 78 ACRES “PRODUCTIVE” FARM LAND SOUTHWEST OF SUNFIELD - On blacktop road. Natural gas. Call Hubert Dennis. k (F-324) Large "nicely decorated," 4 bedroom, 2 bath, brick home at edge of town on 1 acre lot with mature shade trees. Home features a 23x23 living room and 2 garages. Walking distance to the golf course. Call Garry. (N-332) - S ACRES (APPROX.) MAPLE VALLEY 26 ACRE HORSE 726-0223 852-1740 852-1784 852-1543 726-0122 852-0786 room home plus a 32x32 gar­ age, a hip roof and a pole barn. Bellevue School District. Call Don. (CH-267) SCHOOLS $25,000!! Neat 2 bedroom cot­ Eves. ACRES - $49,9001! Good 3 bed­ NEW THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE FOR ■ Members of the Weoeios rum ix<j. oi/o are (front row, from left) David Stevens, Scott Rooks, David Taylor, (standing from left) Rodney Brooks, Robb Rosin, Bee Gee Garvey, Matt Pennington, Josh Thorne and Sam Javor. Seminar on growth for Eaton County planned Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Members of the Boy Scout Troop No. 176 are (front row, from left) Jasen Green, Josh Cerny, Lee Ossenheimer, Ben Mudry, (back row, from left) Ben Kuempel, Rudy Othmer and Chris Mudry. Not pictured are Willy Rooks and Mike Kuempel. “EXTRA NICE” FARM HOME PLUS 80 ACRES SUNFIELD AREA - Very nice 5 bedroom, 2 story farm house, with large family room. Large barn in good condition. Lakewood Schools. Would sell land separately. Call Hubert Dennis for details. (F-324) COMMERCIAL LOT • NASHVILLE - “MAY WE HELP?” Blacktop road, edge of town, 3 acres. Land contract terms! (VL-329) Whether you are contemplating a smaller home or a larger home, 10 ACRE PARCELS (or 20-30 acres) - more available — take your pick now! I Country road, a mile from town — trees on property. (VL-325) or need to move Into town — please 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - 17 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & " pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) 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) getting the family into the “country” let us help you “make your move!” Give us a call If you are thinking of selling or buying — “Spring” is just The public is invited to at­ tend a “Growth, No Growth or Managed Growth” seminar from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the board room at the Eaton Intermediate School, 1790 E. Packard. Eaton County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in Michigan. The population projections for 1990 indicates that it now stands at approximately 100,000 people, up 12,000 peoplfe from 1980. New homes, growth in industry and business coupled with the ex­ pansion of 1-69 leaves little doubt in the minds of state planners that Eaton’s popula­ tion will continue to grow well into the 21st century. Growth can be looked at as a positive influence on an area bringing new resources and jobs for people. Yet growth that is too rapid places stresses on roads, school systems, land use and local resources. Mark Wyckoff, president of the Planning and Zoning Center of Lansing, will be the evening’s main speaker. Wyckoff is one of the state’s most widely recognized authorities in community planning. There is no charge for this program. Advance registra­ tion is required by calling the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. Registration deadline is Feb. 7. around the comer! Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! BINGO : The Eaton Cooperative Extension service, as part of the Eaton Leadership project, is sponsoring the seminar. 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CAFETERIA } •THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.M M « Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 • • Only restriction that applies is Tuesday thru Friday tanning, hours decided by management. aa a 8 ii.fiJLfl aeeeeeaaaeeoea»a89oooeee88eeesefi �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 7 Nashville Council considers raising water rates (Wellie anti- taLata^.i ®(ft pmte flWWWM* MS !4M(W by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — A Finance Committee recommendation to raise the water rates from 80 cents per 1,000 gallons, up to 50,000 gallons, to $1 was tabled Thursday when Trustee Larry Filter objected, saying it needed more consideration. “I think we need to con­ sider how this is going to af­ fect the elderly people in the village, and I think we should investigate the rates of other communities in the surroun­ ding area before making a decision on this,” Filter said. The recommendation in­ cluded raising the rate from 65 cents per 1,000 gallons over 50,000 to 85 cents. Filter also said that he thought the water rates in Sun­ field were considerably lower than Nashville’s. Village President John Hughes replied that Trustee Ray Hinckley had already checked the rates in a number of local municipalities and that the lowest of them was still higher than Nashville’s water rates. Clerk Rose Heaton noted that local water and sewer bills are higher not because of the water rates, but because of the $4.17 base rate, the $9.05 base sewer rate and the $1,66 per 1,000 gallons sewer usage rate. Hughes added that there was no plan to raise the $7.50 fee charged for turning the water on and off. Filter nevertheless said he thought it would hurt some people and that the rate hike proposal should be tabled for further consideration. The Finance Committee, however, had made several recommendations, and two were approved. The council passed a motion to hire the auditing firm of Walker and Fluke, whose fees are guaranteed not to exceed $3,200. The village recently paid the firm of Foote and Des ap­ proximately $6,500. To accommodate the new computer system, the council passed a motion to raise the minimum rate from $12.50 to $12.51 because the computer couldn’t divide $12.50 into three equal parts. The $12.51 rate charge will Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Syrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. ATTENTION ATTENTION: Reva Schantz will celebrate her 80th Birthday on Feb. 6th, How about a card shower at 1205 Guy Rd., Nashville, Mi. 49073. Household BASSETT DINING ROOM Table with 3 leaves and 6 chairs. Best offer, 852-1708. make the quarterly bills $4.17 each instead of one being $4.16. The Finance Committee also recommended that a 35-cent-per-hour increase in pay be given to DPW Super­ visor Leon Frith, but it was also tabled. Another recommendation tabled was one that called for the Village Council to begin proceedings to upgrade the water system in the village. “This will probably require the village to seek a bonding issue to cover the cost of the project,’.’ the committee recommendation noted. Hughes also told Filter that when the village’s water system needs are considered, a 20-cent increase in the water rate would seem insufficient rather than inappropriate. “A 20-cent raise will generate $5,000 in funds,” Hughes said. The retention tank needs to be replaced at a cost of $18,600. The three filters need to be serviced, which will cost $6,000, he said. The Sewer and Water Com­ mittee recommends drilling a new municipal well and get­ ting a new control panel. The committee said several other items will be needed in the future as well. Hughes told the council there was at least $140,000 in known needs, and recom­ mended seeking more in a bond issue. “Ifyou’re going to go for a bond issue, you might as well go for the whole shot. There’s probably $250,000 needed to bring the system up to date,” he said. The water retention tank also needs to be enclosed. “It will raise the water rates some,” he added. Hughes said it wouldn’t be feasible to upgrade the system without a bond issue. “Even if we raised the water rates to $2 per 1,000 gallons, we couldn’t generate that kind of money,” he said. He also told the council that the Finance Committee would have more recommendations at the next meeting. In other business: — The council announced that it would hold a public hearing on a proposed amend­ ment to the zoning ordinance. — The Planning Commis­ sion is recommending that the zoning administrator be in charge of overseeing local ad­ ministration of a new state law, Public Act 347, the Soil Erosion Act, which requires builders to get a special permit under certain conditions in­ volving building near bodies of water. — After a grievance from Nashville Police Officer Walt Pincombe was denied by the Police and Policy Commit­ tees, it was brought before the council as the next step in the grievance process. The Village Council also voted to deny Pincombe’s re­ quest for payment for three holidays last year. Pincombe was arguing that he was entitled because another full-time employee was paid for those days. The council, however, held that all village employees were work­ ing under the current condi­ tions established for their departments or positions and denied the grievance on the basis that what applies in one department doesn’t necessari­ ly apply in another. The other employees who were paid for the three extra days were not police officers and have different contracts or agreements with the village. After noting that two com­ mittees had denied the grievance, Trustee Ted Spoelstra said, “I can’t see where we can do anything but deny it.” — The council received a report from the Grounds and Buildings Committee on the recent request from the Nashville Housing Corp, to purchase a lot owned by the village. After a brief discussion, the council decided that the com­ mittee should see if the NHC would be interested in pur­ chasing both lots that it owns on Cleveland Street. The council was concerned that one lot wouldn’t meet the 15,000 square foot zoning re­ quirement for residential lots and that sellingjust the 15,000 sq. ft. would leave them with a parcel of land they couldn’t sell. The council also discussed alternatives for the old village garage that sits on the lot. — Resident Kent Mead’s request to be allowed to put a dumpster on village property to facilitate his cardboard recycling enterprise was approved. — The council discussed the Sidney Green junk ordinance case and a proposal from his attorney in executive session. Village Attorney Scott Smith made his first ap­ pearance at a Nashville coun­ cil meeting and advised the council to leave the matter up to the lawyers and courts. (See story in this issue) SWEET Z w Hl SWEET SIXTEEN (ft Happy Birthday ne JANET s (ft January 31st w u With Love ... Mom, Dad and Rob (ft SWEET SIXTEEN SIXTEEN Maple Valley Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES CLASS TIME FEE DATEWKS.PLACE INSTR. MONDAY Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Intro to Computer IBM/PC Spanish Stress Management Panic Attacks Computer Class for Kids 3rd-9th Grade 6:00-10:-00 p.m.S30.00 2/5/90 8 MVHS Christie 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 2/5/90 2/5/90 2/5/90 2/19/90 6 6 1 MVHS MVHS MVHS MVHS Steinbrecher Brewer Brewer Brewer 3:00-4:30 p.m. $13.50 2/12/90 6 MVHS Hunt 6:00-7:00 p.m. 6:00-8:00 p.m. 8:00-9:00 p.m. $12.00 1/30/90 8 $20.00 1/30/90 8 $2.00 per session 1/30/90 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. $18.00 $18.00 $6.00 $3.00 2 TUESDAY Jr. Karate Open Karate Exercise Welding and Machine Shop Computer Science Gymnastics Beg. Keyboarding for Kids MaplewoodOSKA MaplewoodOSKA Maplewood Gurd 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/6/90 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/6/90 5:30-6:30 p.m. $40.00 2/6/90 8 8 8 MVHS MVHS Fuller Kipp Hunt Thompson 3:00-4:30 p.m. $15.00 2/6/90 8 MVHS Wolff 3:15-5:15 p.m. $2,00 4/18/90 1 MVHS Ellard WEDNESDAY Babysitting Clinic THURSDAY Exercise 7:00-8:00 p.m. $2.00 per session 2/1/90 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/8/90 8 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/8/90 8 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.00 2/8/90 8 7:00-9:00 p.m. $12.00 2/8/90 4 MaplewoodGurd Accounting* MVHS Rosin Typing MVHS Rosin Woodworking* MVHS Hartenburg Portraiture MVHS Hammond Weight Control/ Stop Smoking 7:00-9:30 p.m. $40.00 4/26/90 1 MVHS Rowe Community Band meets first and third Thursday• 7:00 p.m. • MVHS • Brill SATURDAY 9:30 a.m. Floor Hockey 4th-6th $5.00 2/24/90 Kellogg 4 Hustwlck Indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. 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ACE CoM Compren jCgllT f YOUR CHOICE CHOICE DRIXORAI 12 HOUR NASAL SPRAY PROM SLIDES ONLY 99$ Jan. 28Feb. 10, 1990 Valentines that say it your way. w 75---=— OjcephHW 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 30, 1990 — Page 8 Vermontville awarded $25,000 state grant for Opera House restoration J-Ad Graphics News Service VERMONTVILLE — The Opera House restoration project got a financial shot in the arm Friday when local legislators announced that a $25,000 Michigan Equity Program grant had been approved by the Department of Commerce. In making the joint an­ nouncement, Representative Frank Fitzgerald and Senator John Schwarz noted that Grand Ledge was also award­ ed a $20,000 grant for its Opera House restoration project. “Eaton County continues to preserve its history for the en­ joyment of future generations. This area has a tremendous tradition, and I’m glad to see it continue,” Fitzgerald said. “Local residents put plenty of hard work into keeping their heritage, and they should be saluted. The grants indicate that these efforts are paying off,” Schwarz added. Hildred Peabody of the Vermontville Historical Society and Village Clerk Sharon Stewart wrote the grant application and attended meetings with Fitzgerald and Eaton County and DOC of­ ficials. Village President Sue Villanueva also attended a meeting and is an ardent sup­ porter of the project. Peabody said the local group was pleased and noted the money would be used for interior restoration and han­ dicap accessibility to the Opera House, which was designated a Michigan Historical Landmark by the Historical Commission in 1978. “We expect to use it for basic interior restoration and whatever else we can get out of it,” she said. Although the announcement said the total cost of the pro­ ject was $35,000, Peabody said they had applied for .Turn to Stan Trumble for Automobile Insurance. Hastings Mutual I2\/f Insurance Company Itt I Contract talks, securing of contracts. One of the outcomes ofthat meeting was issuance of a let­ ter that expressed concern over the board’s “apparent lack of fairness and sensitivity for the employees’ needs . . John Hughes, chief negotiator for the teachers, said he is optimistic that pro­ gress will be made in the up- Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville (PIA $43,000. The 1990 equity grant is a matching-funds grant, and the additional $10,000 will be generated locally. “$5,000 will be paid in­ kind, that is, it will come in the form of volunteer labor from people in the communi­ ty,” Peabody said. “The other $5,000 will be paid by the Village Council and the Township Board, who will pay $2,500 each, accor­ ding to the terms of the grant,” she added. Peabody said that she will meet with the council and the board this week to begin plan­ ning the project that will be completed this year. Tentative plans are to use the Opera House as a Com- Were only silent untilyou need us. from front page coming talks. Claggett was also optimistic. “I’m always optimistic go­ ing into a bargaining session, but these are critical issues we’re dealing with here. All we can do is to continue to look for creative ways to resolve those differences.” He added that he hoped they had found a way. Horse training clinic planned atMSU Feb. 3 The 13th annual 4-H Benefit Clinic will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion, beginning at 10 a.m. REGISTRATION NOTICE — for — VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION February 19,1990 Qualified Electors of the village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) to the COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the “Michigan Election Law”, I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE HALL JANUARY 22, 1990 — LAST DAY The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended — at 206 N. Main Street, Nashville, Ml For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGIS­ TERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY of VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but 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 YEAR TERM □1-2 YEAR TERM munity Center, where recep­ tions, parties and meetings could be held. “Hopefully, it will fill a real need in the community as a Community Center,’’ Peabody said. “We want to have it restored nicely, so it could be used as a small reception hall.’’ Built in 1898, the Opera House has traditionally been used for social activities and events in the village. Other restoration work has already been completed. The roof of the structure has been replaced, and electrical work has been completed in the building, which still houses the Mildred Allen Memorial Library. Although the $43,000 VILLAGE PRESIDENT VILLAGE CLERK 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE TREASURER 1-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE ASSESSOR □3-2 YEAR TERM VILLAGE TRUSTEES Rose Mary Heaton, Village Clerk Walt Vermeduhl from Polson, Montana, will be the featured speaker. The clinic will include such topics as colt training, round pen use, snaf­ flebit and hackamore use. Vermeduhl will take an un­ broken 3-year-old and start from the ground up. He will have the colt saddled and be on its back by the end of the clinic. He also will demonstrate a top ranch horse. Cost of this clinic will be $5. For more information, call the Cooperative Extension of­ fice at 543-2310. originally sought wouldn’t even have been enough to complete the restoration, Peabody and Stewart said they are optimistic that the $35,000 will go a long way toward restoring the handsome structure to its original splendor. Obituaries J Sherri A. Kelsey NASHVILLE - Sherri A. Kelsey, 32 of 720 Washington Street, Nashville passed away Monday, January 22, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Kelsey was born November 1,1957 in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Sylvia (Wiman) Lamance. She came to Nash­ ville in 1971. She attended the Maple Valley High School. She was married to Dan Kelsey on December 12, 1987 in Manistique. The couple lived there for four years before moving back to the Nashville area. She enjoyed hiking and camping with her family. Mrs. Kelsey is survived by her husband, Dan ofNashville; one daughter, Sunshine Endsley of Hastings; parents, Sylvia and Don Harshman of Nashville; four brothers, Dave Lamance and Edward Lamance, both of Nashville, Michael Lamance of Cicero, Alabama and Henry Lamance ofOmaha, Illinois; two sisters, Lois Miller of Georgia and Rebecca Kelly ofJacksonville, Florida. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Doug. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 24 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine Endsley Trust Fund. Virginia B. Blood _____ MIDDLEVILLE - Virginia B. Blood, 68 of 500 Lincoln Street, Middleville passed away Sunday, January 21, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Blood was born March 3, 1921 in Vermontville, the daughter of Bert and Gaile (Stambaugh) Kimmel. She was raised in Vermontville and attended the Vermontville Schools. She and her husband, Grant Blood lived their entire married life in the surrounding area. He preceded her in death in 1985. She has since lived in Middleville. She enjoyed cooking, bingo and crafts. Mrs. Blood is survived by five sons, Maynard McClel McClel-­ land ofNashville, Rex Roscoe ofHolland, Dan Roscoe of San Antonio, Texas, MikeMcClel- land ofClare and Terry Roscoe of Vero Beach, Florida; one sister, LaBurl Hill ofPortland; eight grandchildren, Lorraine Joppe, Matthew McClelland, Tina McClelland, Kelly McClelland, Rhonda Clavier, Tiffany Roscoe, Matthew Roscoe and Virginia Roscoe; three great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Rita Tomason and an infant son, John McClelland. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 24 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Rev. Robert Kersten officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Blood Memorial Fund. REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 12,1990 To the Qualified Electors of the village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE: February 12,1990 — Last Day DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS The 30th day preceding said Election As provided toy Section *98, Act. No. IIS, Public Acts of 1954 as Amended. at 121 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE For the purposes of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. SHARON STEWART, village Clerk �several briefs and legal opi­ nions, numerous phone calls, legal advice and a first-ever Continued from front page trip to a Nashville Village Council meeting last Perhaps, the fans and Rankin & Cooper has been Thursday. residents’ score is zero; and going to bat for the Village of However, the figure does the taxpayers actually may be Nashville and has “cleaned include payment for related in the hole in this match. The up” to the tune of duties, such as Freedom ofIn­ big winners, however, could $13,699.94, with Village At­ formation Act requests and a be the attorneys. torney Scott Smith batting scrimmage with Feme Green, Green has paid his at­ 1,000. whose request for an injunc­ Village Clerk Rose Heaton torneys, Witzel and tion was denied. noted that the attorney’s Associates of Lansing, an In a last-ditch effort to keep figure doesn ’ t include pay ­ unknown sum of money. Green out of jail and to ment for the last few innings, Meanwhile, the Grand resolve the matter once and in which Smith racked up a Rapids law firm of Clary, for all, Witzel and associate pair of court appearances, Nantz, Wood, Hoffius, Steve Flood put together another proposal and Flood presented it to the council Thursday. In his opening statement, Flood noted that he had secured a 24-hour stay of sentence to keep Green out of jail until the proposal could be agreed upon or rejected by the council A stipulation in the proposal called for Green’s jail term to be “stayed until a date agreed upon in this proposal.” He claimed later that the council not only rejected the proposal, but also “grossly misappropriated its respon­ sibility to the public by acting on personal opinion.” “It’s wrong to take what I feel is personal opinion and make it village policy,” Flood added after the meeting. However, the council didn’t technically reject the pro­ posal. After discussing it in an executive session, it referred the matter to Village Attorney Scott Smith, on his advice. In a nutshell, the proposal Flood presented to the council called for all of the remaining vehicles, machinery, parts On behalf of his client Sidney Green of Nashville, and equipment in front and on the south side of the building Lansing attorney Steve Flood presents a fence pro­ to be removed. posal to the Village Council. It also called for an existing cyclone fence to be repaired and filled with steel strips to make the property “aesthetically acceptable to the council and residents.” A diagram of the proposal accompanies this story. Flood said the metal stripp­ ing would spare Green “the 1624 McConnell, tremendous expense and Charlotte, Ml 48813 waste of. . . money . . . and would allow Mr. Green to complete the entire clean up project in 30 days.” He added that Green was prepared to pay the Diamond INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FORUM Salvage Co. a total of $3,500 to remove the machinery and Home Office: equipment. P.O. Box 5107 San Ramon, CA 94583 Accepting this proposal, 415/866-9696 Flood told the council, would stop the needless expenditure in legal fees of thousands of dollars in the future. It was the implications of this statement' that Village President John Hughes strongly objected to, he said later. “I’m not totally against a • SALES REVSICE — fence proposal, but I didn’t • SERVICE • PARTS like the implication that if we IVe service all brands don’t go along with, this pro­ 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 posal, they're going to drag us through court again,” Hughes said. WE CARRY ... With the expiration of Green’s current jail sentence, the state and village have no other legal recourse to compel Green to comply with the ordinance. To do so, it would be necessary to initiate further .Washers Dryers legal or civil action. Through Council refers fence proposal CAROL johnson Area Coordinator (517) 543-3904 PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards appliance Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR MONTGOMERY WARD. Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT WET BASEMENT? nydiXjfn^ Jr SYSTEM j4ma/ia. I ~ . JENN AIR &ss SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eipeiitnctd, Reliable t Reasonable waterproofing Storing Michigan Slnct 1972 for free Estimates Call Toll Free: 1-800-643-4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 9 a civil action the court could further legal action while “Poor conduct and grant the village the right to Green was working on the discourteous behavior was ex­ go in and bring the property clean-up project. hibited by the council at the into compliance on its own. Spoelstra also said later that end of the meeting when But Trustee Ted Spoelstra part of the problem was that several audience members said he didn’t want to see a Green has said one thing and who asked questions politely situation happen in which the done another in the past, and and civilly were ignored or taxpayers had to pay for they had no guarantee that he cutoff in midsentence,” Flood another court battle and the would follow through with the said. Flood also alluded to a proposal. resulting cleanup effort. Flood also told the council However, Flood said the remark Smith made about his he was trying to keep his jail sentence would only have authority as chief ad­ client out of jail, but added been stayed until a date agreed ministrative officer in the that the proposal would upon, by which Green would village and said Smith did not resolve the matter once and have complied with the terms have the power to overrule the for all. council as he suggested. of the agreement. He also said they were will­ Spoelstra said he hopes the Hughes added that the ing to consider any proposal village was still willing to ap­ matter can be resolved and the council vared to make. proach the court under certain said although he was against Smith asked why they re­ circumstances that would have the cyclone fence, another jected the wood fence pro- to be discussed by the fence proposal could probably posal they had originally made attorneys. be worked out. He added that he would be Flood said he expected to when he responded to it on behalf ofthe village last May. meet with Smith in a week. willing to go to Green and to Flood replied that the There were a dozen people discuss the matter with him counter-proposal the village in the audience, but only one face to face and man to man in offered didn’t give Green of them had a question, about the future. He maintained that enough room to store his how far and how much of the as the matter stands, there is equipment and added that the taxpayer’s money the council no reason why they couldn’t resolve the matter ^without was willing to spend. wood fence was too costly. ■Green himselfaddressed the Hughes replied that the attorneys. council, noting that the parties council had set no limit on But Spoelstra said that were right back where they how much to spend after would be conditioned on had started. reminding the gentleman that whether Green did what he He added that he resented the expense was due to said and held up his end ofany the fact that not once had a Green’s costly appeals and bargain. council member discussed a that he could have chosen to Although the legal contest is solution with him prior to in- comply anytime. technically over, there may be tiating legal action. The council sees its duty as a few more innings to play. Green contends that the enforcing the ordinance and Aside from Green and the council sent the police without backing down as tantamount council, who the players will ever talking to him. to condoning anarchy in the be is not certain. Who the winners and losers will be is When Spoelstra asked if village, Hughes added. there was a problem with the Another man who wanted to not certain, either. proposal, Smith said there know how the village intended Some questions linger. What does Green want? To was and suggested discussing to proceed was cut off his written legal opinion ofthe midsentence by Trustee Larry fight the village or to do proposal in an executive Filter’s motion to adjourn. business in Nashville? What does the council session. Filter, who is also a school Smith has denied a Freedom board trustee, was late for a want? To enforce the letter of of Information request for a special meeting, also schedul­ the law or to clean up the village? copy of the opinion from the ed that night. Maple Valley News on the Flood pointed to the inci­ How much will it cost? These are the battle lines in grounds that it contained legal dent as proof of the council’s advice that is subject to lack of concern for public the “Nashville vs. Green Junk Saga.” attomey-cleint privelege. opinion. Editor David Young sai<the wasn’t sure about the validity ^O 50 50 50 50 50 ofthe denial, but said it would 50 5O .Z not be appealed. Upon returning to council chambers, Hughes announced that the council could riot take any action because it would be usurping Judge Holman’s authority or countermanding 50 S February 1 50 his sentence. \ *-'*>-* / From Your Family Hughes also noted that the village had made numerous 50< I V / 50 attempts to resolve the matter and had agreed not to seek 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Happy 50th so BETTY 50 REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 12, 1990 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 THE VILLAGE HALL February 12,1990 ■— Last Day The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 206 N. Main Street, Nashville For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if 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 Rose Heaton, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 10 Blaze destroys mobile home; man, infant daughter safe by Shelly Sulser StaffWriter HASTINGS TWP. A fire believed caused by heat tape on a hot water heater gutted most of a mobile home, caused heat and smoke damage to the rest of the contents and claimed the life of the family dog, Hastings firemen said at the scene Tuesday. Ryan Eaton, in dark jacket left, talks with a Consumers Power man and Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris as his mobile home goes up in smoke Tuesday. Firemen work to put out the fire that consumed the home and contents owned by Ryan and Tina Eaton and their six-week old daughter, Andrea, in Barry’s Mobile Home Park on Charlton Park Road. (Banner photos) Ryan Eaton, who has been laid off from E.W. Bliss in Hastings for six months, was at his Lot 18 home in Barry’s Mobile Home Park on Charlton Park Road with his seven-week-old daughter, An­ drea, when he discovered the fire shortly before 11:30 a.m. “Normally, he takes her to a sitter because he doesn’t do messy diapers, but he had decided since he was going to be home that he would just watch her,” said Ryan’s mother, Nancy Eaton, who lives about four dwellings down on the opposite side of from where the hot water heater was stationed. In the Barry Street. Ryan’s wife, Tina, had just kitchen, he noticed smoke returned to her job in Battle coming from the floor Creek Monday after com­ registers, he said. Shortly thereafter, the pleting her maternity leave, smoke alarm sounded. Nancy said. “He grabbed the baby, “She’d only been back half wrapped her in a blanket and a day," Nancy said. The couple has owned the ran down to my house,” Nan­ cy said. home for the last 14 months. The Hastings Fire Depart­ Ryan told his mother he had just finished feeding Andrea, ment received the call at when he put her down and 11:30 a.m., but the fire spread went to the kitchen, located at quickly, preventing the opposite end of the home firefighters from salvaging the couple’s belongings. “They lost everything,” Nancy said. Fire Chief Roger Caris suspects faulty heat tape as the culprit, he said at the scene. The home and its contents land and put it to its best use, were insured and the family is which is farming,” said Fit­ zgerald. “This is a major vic­ staying with Tina’s mother, Leanne Truella, near Dowl­ tory for the people in the ing, Nancy said. Charlotte area.” Proposed prison site returned to MDOT Maple Valley Adult Education High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/89. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES ■ Monday-Thursday THORNAPPLE LAKE ESTATES LEARNING CENTER 8:00 a.rn. to 3:30 p.m. • Daytime Classes Begin January 29, 1990 Attend classes any time during the above hours. Accounting Government Social Studies Consumers Education Math U.S. History English Reading Writing GED Preparation Science And MORE! EVENING CLASSES * Monday-Thursday MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. • Evening Classes Begin February 5, 1990 MONDAY Government Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. TUESDAY Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding & Machine Shop WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading Improvement THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg. - Adv. Woodworking & Furniture Making We work to fit classes into your schedule. Many classes offered allow you to work at your own pace. If you would like to work toward your diploma or brush up on a skill, give us a call today! ENROLL NOW! Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School 852-9275 Two parcels of land in the Charlotte area slated for possible use as a prison site by the Department ofCorrections have been returned to the Michigan Department of Transportation. State Senator John J. H. Schwarz of Battle Creek and Representative Frank Fit­ zgerald (R-Grand Ledge) an­ nounced the move last week. The land was originally pur­ chased by the MDOT 15 years ago for a proposed 1-69 highway route through the area. It became known late last summer that the Depart­ ment of Corrections hoped to use this land as a prison site. The Department of Correc­ tions has since selected another site for the prison, and has returned the land to MDOT. “We’re pleased that the land has been returned to the Department of Transporta­ tion,” said Schwarz. “This is the first step toward returning the land to private ownership.” “Our hope is that a private owner will eventually buy the TOOLS Fassett Body Shop 4 — PHONE — 517/726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equip­ ment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes S Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. 2 -5 Well Drill & Repair ■ fOOLSALEs 726-0377 GtHtflit. MtRCHnOISt 3 Miles North of I-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Do it yourself • 1 'A " pipe 5’ length Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available '270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 11 Fuller St., Kellogg School honor rolls named Fuller St. School Honor Roll 3rd Grade All A’s - Aaron Treloar, Jennifer Halliwill, Carrie Hardin, Kevin Aspinall, An­ drea Mace, Dustin London, Brandon Phenix, Judson Burpee, Cristina Desrorochers. A’s & B’s - Dorothy Fredo, Sara Affolder, Heidi Eberly, Janelie Sottillie, Jane Spears, Andy Adams, Kevin Robin­ son, Sarah Behmdt, Shawn Graham, Tom Powers, Melin­ da Dawson, Andrea Phillips. 4th Grade All A’s Terrance Augustine, Danielle Watson. B Average - Jed Brisco, Melanie Eaton, Amanda Finkler, Ricky Fowler, Travis Hardin, Jeremy Mix, Missy Kellepourey, Loma Symonds, Adrienne Simmons, Nicole Wilson, Andy Thompson, David Taylor, Monelle Quick, Cody Page, Della Neymeiyer, Pat Lowe, Trent Harvey, Chris Hartwell, Casey Hansbarger, Holly Green, Ryan Elliston, Hillary Cates, Jeff Brzycki. Kellogg Elementary Honor Roll 6th Grade All Azs - Tracy Hickey, Justine Quick. All A’s and B’s Ron Ashworth, Keisha Braurer, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, Scott Heyboer, Jody Hickey, Crystal Hubka, Pete Kellepourey, Sarah Kenyon, Kelly Mengyan, Erin Owen, Nicole Reid, Pat Robins. School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 31 Macaroni and cheese, car­ rot and celery stix, tuna sand­ wich, apple crisp. Thursday, Feb. 1 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, applesauce. Friday, Feb. 2 Pizza, com, peanut butter sandwich, fruit. Monday, Feb. 5 Com dogs, pickles, peas, mixed fruit, cookies. Tuesday, Feb. 6 Ravolli, vegetable, bread and butter, applesauce. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Friday, Feb. 2 Hot turkey sandwich, green beans, fruit jello. Monday, Feb. 5 Chicken nuggets/dip, com, juice, butter sandwich. Tuesday, Feb. 6 Hamburger/bun, sweet potatoes, fruit choice, pudding. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu 5th Grade AD A’s - Evelyn Ackley, Rod Brooks, Dan Potter, Robb Rosin, Marin Smith. All A’s and B’s - Corie Augustine, Kyle Curtiss, Amber Davidson, Marty Dawson, Jennifer Draper, Brandon Eberly, BeeGee Garvey, Dana Hamilton, Scott Herman, Mike Heyboer, Sarah Hughes, Sam Javor, Marie Jewell, Bobby Joseph, Dan Leep, Jim Mit­ chell, Joel Mittelstaedt, Cory Robinson, Scott Rooks, Jim Rose, Scott Spitzer, David Stephens, Josh Thome. Pack 3176 Scouts win awards for 'Genius Kits' made Kathy Carl, a senior at Maple Valley High School, has received word from The National Library of Poetry that one of her poems has been selected as a semi­ finalist in the 1990 North American Open Poetry contest. The poem will also be published in a forthcoming an­ thology “On the Threshold of a Dream.” Kathy’s poem, “My Special Bear,” was written and entered into the contest as part of a requirement for Nor­ ma Acker’s “Writing for Publication” class. Kathy is the daughter of James and Nancy Carl of Nashville. The following is her poem: Kathy Carl Maple Valley senior's poem is selected as semi-finalist Monday, Feb. 5 ♦Salad, *Hot Hot Dogs, Dogs ♦Turkey Chop Suey, peas, applesauce, com bread. The January meeting for Tuesday, Feb. 6 Fuller St. School ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna Pack No. 3176 was filled with Lunch Menu robots, spaceships, cars ofthe Sandwich, green beans, future, boats and many other pears, soup and sandwich bar. Wednesday, Jan. 31 NOTE: ♦Choose one en­ creations made from milk Mini-corn dog, tater rounds, cheese stick, juice, tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A containers, pop cans, popcorn choice of lowfat white or and various other objects. jelly sandwich, cookie. In December the scouts chocolate or whole milk is Thursday, Feb. 1 were given a list of objects to served with each meal. B.B.Q./bun, peas, apples. use to create something - call­ ed Genius Kits. The objects were judged by Mr. and Mrs. % Dale Ossenheimer and Russ Kearny. The following scouts received first-place ribbons: Matt Thome, Nathan Glass, Brad Rapson, Andy Adams, Matthew Fawley, Bee Gee Garvey, and Sam Javor. Special awards were Sorry that we are presented in the following not there to categories: most original, Randy Silsbee; best design, help you celebrate Michael Reid; most modem, the David Taylor; most unique, Josh Thome; cutest, David Stevens; most creative, .Shawn Graham; most clever, Bill and Marv HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTY! ^Calendar off Events J Jan. 31 - Restricted Use Pesticide. Training and Exam. Con­ tact Freeport Elevator at (616) 765-8421. Feb. 1 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Feb. 5 - Adult Farmer Series: Farm Labor-Locating and Keep­ ing Depandable, Competent Help, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Feb. 5 - MAEH Council, 2 p.m., Extension Office, 1:30, Ex­ ecutive Committee. Feb. 12 - Adult Farmer Series: Establishing High Yield Alfalfa Stands, Conventional and No-Till Seeding Methods. 8 p.m., Lakewood High School. Lake Odessa. Feb. 13 - Michigan Regional Swine Management Seminar, 9 a.m., Fabiano’s Restaurant, Portland. Pre-registration required. Feb. 14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Feb. 15 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. Feb. 15 - Basic IBM-DOS class, 7:30 p.m., Carlton Township Hall, Hastings. Feb. 19 - Adult Farmer Series: Farming with the “Right-toFarrn” Act, with Ms. Chris Leitzau, MDA, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Maple Valley Syrup Association • 1989 REPORT • I can tell you anything Whatever news I may bring Whether it is good or bad Even if it makes me sad You always listen to me Not even charging a fee I assume you’re always there To me you’re my special bear. My Special Bear By Kathy Carl Oh teddy bear, teddy bear You sit there without a care When life is bad and I’m down You are there without a frown Barry County Extension Jeremy Barlow; most realistic, Tim Rumsey. All scouts participating received a “100 Grand” can­ dy bar for the efforts. The following boys were awarded patches for their ef­ forts in selling Trailsend pop­ corn: Andy Adams, John Jarrard, Richie Genther, Mat­ thew Fawley, David Taylor and Chris Dunham. Two scouts received the patch, plus special scout dog tags for selling over $100 worth of popcorn: Christopher Hartwell and Sam Javor. RECEIPTS Balance on Hand Dec.31, 1989 $4,003.03 Received from Sales 7,455.76 TOTAL RECEIVED $11,458.79 DISBURSEMENTS Supplies $1,028.00 R&M 85.13 Electric Bills 151.00 Gas Bills 1,120.45 Water Bills 49.99 License 15.00 COST OF SERVICE Boy Scouts 1,659.57 Little League Baseball 200.00 Nazarene Church 970.00 Maple Grove Grange 970.00 F.F.A. 347.00 Masonic Lodge 428.00 Putnam Library 104.00 Library Building Fund 347.00 Methodist Church 185.00 Church of God 116.00 Nashville Lions 238.00 Doug Vogt Memorial 235.00 Building Fund (Savings) 58.00 DISBURSEMENTS $8,307.14 BALANCE 1-1-90 $3,151.65 SAVINGS ACCOUNT Beginning Balance $4,580.62 Donation 58.00 Interest 323.01 $4,961.63 H- BIG 50! HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. Take it all off tWhaatll pisa! per that is! Ij with the Colonial Electromatic wallpaper steamer GRAND RENTAL STATION OF CHARLOTTE. INC. 510 W. Lawrence, Charlotte, Michigan 48813 4 blocks west of the old downtown courthouse DEUVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE (517) 543-1835 j For a Happy Birthday Monday, Feb. 5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 12 Lions stay in SMAA cage race with 105-68 win over Springfield Alive and well and still quite offensive. That’s been the story of Maple Valley’s basketball team in its quest for an SMAA title. The sizzling Lions, exten­ ding their winning streak to seven, blasted Springfield 105-68 Friday to remain in a virtual tie for first with Pennfield and Bronson. The Lions ( Sports are 7-1 (9-2) in the league with the Panthers and Vikings both 6-1. Maple Valley continued its searing offensive pace of the last two weeks by hitting 48 percent (34 of 70) from the field while surpassing the cen- Maple Valley eighth grade eagers defeat Bellevue 56-50 in overtime In the most exciting game of the year, the eighth grade basketball team defeated Bellevue 56-50 in overtime. The Lions came out roar­ ing, scoring 18 points in the first quarter. Brent Stine scored six of those 18 points. The halftime score was Bellevue 33 Maple Valley 27. Dan Rasey played a very fine defensive play. He finish­ ed with 13 points for a team high. Mitchell and Stine were next with 10 points each. Rick Furlong chippped in with 6 points to help the Maple Valley cause. In the reboun­ ding department John Mitchell controlled the boards with his season high 16 re­ bounds to lead the team. On Thursday the Lions lost to Portland 56-28. One of the few bright spots of the night was the play of Craig Hamilton. He scored • 11 points and pulled down 5 re­ bounds. Next was Jeff Burpee with 5 points. This week finds Maple Valley traveling to Lansing Christian on Wednesday. The seventh grade team will play at 5 p.m. and the eighth grade game will follow. Lions express derailed by Springfield The Maple Valley freshmen played a pair of games this week winning one and losing Friday’s in the last six seconds to Springfield 51-50. Tuesday the Lions beat Belding 59-52. Against the Rams the score was 8-7 in favor of the Lions at the end of the first quarter. The Lions got hot during the second stanza and put up 18 points. Things were look­ ing good going into the second half with Maple Valley leading by the score of26-18, but Belding came out in the second half ready to play: During the third quarter, Belding cut the lead to five and in the fourth quarter, Valley’s lead disappeared. Belding was on a run and went ahead for awhile as the Valley starting five was getting a much needed rest. Kale Di pert lead the Valley come back netting six of his nine points during the final stretch. Maple Valley had a chance to nail the coffin shut with five seconds to play, but the player on line shooting a one and one missed his shot. Belding grab­ bed the board and put up a prayer from the halfcourt line that went afoul as the buzzer sounded. Maple Valley had clawed their way to a hard fought 54 to 52 decision. Scott English keyed the Valley win by tossing in a team and personal high 18 points. Dipert and Mike Trowbridge scored 9 points GOVERNMENT SEIZED vehicles from $100. Corvettes, Chevys, Porsches, and other confiscated properties. For buyers guide. 1-(800)448-2562 ext. 6597. Also open evenings and weekends. each. Steve Hopkins had 8 points and Greg Gam added 4 points. On Friday the Valley boys took on the Rams from Spr­ ingfield in SMAA action. This time the Lion express was knocked offtrack. Springfield came to play and caught the Lions sleeping. At half time the Rams led by 2. Valley came back in the third and led by three at the end of the period 35-32 on a last second 3 point shot by Greg Gam. During the begin­ ning of the fourth period the Lions built their lead to as many as 12 points. Springfield made a furious comeback, rallying for 19 points. With four ticks on the clock, Springfields Mike Shiipp hit two freethrows to cap the Springfioeld surge. Valley put up a last second shot from half court that hit the rim, rattled around once, and bounced out as the buzzer sounded, Dipert led the Lions with 15 points. Trowbridge scored 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. The Lions travel to take on Bronson Friday after having Tuesday night off. Scott Casteele of Maple Valley tries to put a move on a Springfield player in the Lions' 105-68 win. tury mark for the third time in the last six games. The Lions are averaging 94.3 points per game during that stretch. Lion coach Jerry Reese said things are falling into place for his team’s offense. “I feel we’ve been getting the ball in the correct position to score,” Reese said. “We tty to start the ball inside and go outside.”. Reese said the strategy has worked as the Lions have hit above 50 percent from the field during their seven-game winning streak. “It sure helps,” Reese said of his team’s shooting. “It also helps that we’re in a part of our schedule where its a lit­ tle soft, but you still have to put the ball in the hole.” The Lions’ Shaun Thomp­ son tossed in nine points and David Nickel hit a pair of three-pointers as .Maple Valley sped to a 31-14 first period lead. The Lions never looked back, extending their lead to 56-32 at the half and 78-50 at the end of three periods. Thompson finished with 35 points, Jason Hoefler 23 and Nickel a career-high 17. Lion jayvee eagers smash Springfield 9050 Last Tuesday Belding came to town and the JV Lions were not ready. Nothing seemed to go right for the Lions as they only scored 48 points and shot only 36 percent from the field. Belding on the other hand scored 60 points and shot close to 50 percent from the field. Turnovers hurt the Lions as they turned the ball over 22 times along with sending Belding to the free throw line 31 times to their 12. Darrel Stine led the Lions with 10 points. Chip Reese, Jeremy Sampson, and Mickey Collier added 8 points each. On Friday the JV Lions came storming back to route Springfield 90-50. The Lions jumped on the Rams early opening up a 25-7 first quarter lead, and taking a 40-22 lead into halftime. Five Lions scored in double figures as Darrel Stine led the Lions with 18 points and 6 re­ bounds. Jeremy Sampson, Mickey Collier and Brice Hasselback added 14 points. Matt Gates 11 points and 8 re­ bounds, Chip Reese 8 points and 4 assists, Kirk Warner 6 points and 4 steals, Dayton Walker 4 points . Reese said his team will have to maintain its shooting touch Friday at Bronson. He said realistically Friday’s loser is all but eliminated from the SMAA race. “It’s up to the top teams to bump one another off now,” Reese said. Tuesday, the Lions topped Belding 90-78. Thompson had 41 in that game with Scott Casteele 23 and Hoefler 16. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps.* Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Eaton shooting sports to meet Feb. 3 Saturday, Feb. 3, is the date of the first county shooting sports meet. Firearms and BB guns will be from 10 a.m. to noon and archery will meet from 1 to 3 p.m . in the 4-H Building Auditorium on the Charlotte Fairgrounds., These events can be ex- cellent opportunities for youths 9 to 19 years of age to receive training and safety techniques for a lifetime hobby. For more information on the 4-H Shooting Sports pro­ gram, contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990 — Page 13 Thank You CARD OF THANKS The Gary Reeds wish to thank everyone for their presence, gifts, and cards that made our 50th Anniversary so very special. God Bless each one. _____________Gary and Nina CARD OF THANKS The family of Virginia Blood would like to thank everyone for their many expressions of sympathy at the death of our mother, sister, and grandmother. Your love and kindness will always be remembered. Maynard & Pat McClelland Dan & Colleen Roscoe Rex & Rhonda Roscoe La Burl Hill Help Wanted Nashville woman places in Toughwoman Contest Dawn Andler of Nashville was runner-up in the 1990 Battle Creek toughwoman contest held Jan. 12-13 at the Kellogg Arena. Andler kickboxed to a 3 Help the Lions track team The Maple valley boys and girls track teams are in need of carts to move their bulky landing mats to inside storage nightly. The MV metal shop students are building these carts. If you have good used riding lawnmower wheels to donate, please contact Bill Kipp at the high school, 852-9275. round draw on the Friday date against Gwen Jackson of Bat­ tle Creek. The Saturday night finals saw Andler receiving a semifinal bye into the final bout against Julie Henderson of Battle Creek. Henderson reached the finals after defeating Linda Enmal on Fri­ day and stopping Jackson on a second round TKO in the semi-final bout. The Kellogg Arena crowd was supportive of the outweighed Andler in her three round final match against Henderson, who used her size to wear down Andler who made the bout go the en­ tire three rounds before losing on a unanimous judges decision. tai'atuii : 'in. tttii ®'^!ibsd ■ id Hl! lK iiikta ■■a _._j ^trnkinl , j fc. bi r,j Maple Valley High School taite WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Tuesday, Jan. 30 thru Monday, Feb. 5, 1990 ,,, HiaijBfiSI TUESDAY, January 30 Wrestling: Springport, Home, 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 31 Jr. Hi. Basketball: Lansing Christian, Away, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Febuary 1. BINGO: High School Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY, February 2 Frosh Basketball: Bronson, Away, 4:30 p.m. Varsity & J.V. Basketball: Bronson, Away, 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY, February 3 Volleyball: Delton Invit., Away, 8:00 a.m. SATURDAY, February 3 SMAA League Wrestling Tour, at Pennfield, 10:00 a.m. MONDAY, February 5 Volleyball: Bath, Home, 6:00 p.m. Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK - 100W Light Bulbs 4 pack, inside frosted. Reg. *2.09 Cash & Cary — While Supplies Last — Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30*6:00 Sat. 8:30*5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 GENERAL HANDYMAN WANTED: Horse farm needs responsible, congenial, jack-ofall-trades, to maintain tractors, bobcat, trucks, fences, automatic waterer, buildings and grounds. Some carpentry, mechanics,, electrical, plumbing. Helpful to have own tools, $5.50 an hour to start, Bonley Farms in Sunfield, 517-566-8114 or 566-8927. NOW HIRING! U.S. Postal Service Listings. Salary to $65K. Entry level positions. Call (1)805-687-6000 ExLP6574. Business Services B.L.’S PORTABLE WELDDIG SERVICE quality work on a.l metals and aluminum. Custom work welcome. Call anytime (616) 948-9481. LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VACANCY AVAILABLE: at Nashville mini-storage. Winter rates. 1/616-795-3713. AARP offering free tax service for seniors here NASHVILLE — The local chapter of the American Association of Retired People is offering free income tax service to the elderly and to people with low incomes. AARP member Warren Travoli of Nashville said the group will be offering the services in Nashville for the first time at the Village Hall on Jan. 31 and again on Feb. 7. “And we’ll come back again if it’s needed,” Travoli said. He added that the group usually offers the tax service in Battle Creek, but in its sixth year, the program is being ex­ tended to outlying communities,such as Nashville. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1986 MERCURY LYNX, automatic, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, 4 door, new tires, must sell. 852-9532. For Sale 1 LOVE SEAT Rust color. 1 portable washer, good condition. 852-9124.________________ GOOD HAY FOR SALE: 50 pound square bales. 1st cutting $1.50, 3rd cutting, $2.50. Call Marv Mitchell, 7273 Dowling Road, Nashville, at 616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220._____________ KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334.______ NEED A NEW OR USED LAWN TRACTOR? Call or stop in at Trowbridge’s 130 S. Main Street, Vermontville. Phone 517-726-0569.________ SEASONED HARDWOOD $35 per face cord, delivered. 517-647-2012 after 5. EMERALD GREEN formal dress, worn once, will sell half price. Size 5. 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Main Street, Vermontville. Phone 517-726-0569. For Sale Automotive come taxes, the AARP preparers will help fill out the forms for the Home Heating Credit, the Earned Income Credit and the new Michigan Prescription Medications Credit for the elderly. The AARP is the largest retiree group in the country, and Travoli said it has many members locally and that they are involved in many forms of community service. ■ ■ Miscellaneous EASY WORK! exceen excellent pay pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information. 504-641-8003 exL 5573. Although the AARP offers the services free to the elderly and to people with low in­ comes, Travoli said they have never turned away anyone who needed help with their in­ come taxes. “We’ve signed pledges say­ ing we will not accept pay­ ment for our services,” he added. The AARP income tax preparers are trained by the Internal Revenue Service and attend week-long classes and seminars to keep them qualified and updated on any changes in the income tax forms, Travoli said. He added that besides the standard federal and state in- G-4425 LOW AVERAGE YIELD YIELD Karl Forell Seeds Inc 5858 N. Cochran Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813 Phone (517) 543-2672 Golde Golden Harvest *H1285 *H1290 *H1278 *H1233 *H1170 SOYBEANS SOYBEANS SOYBEANS SOYBEANS SOYBEANS ! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 30, 1990— Page 14 Maplewood class experiences new approach to American Revolution David Kock displays Aaron Brandenburg's hand-carved flintlock musket. Brandenburg was absent. “I think this will give them VERMONTVILLE — Fifth a broader and deeper graders in Vicki Williams’ class at Maplewood Elemen­ understanding than they tary School gained a new would otherwise get,” perspective on the American Williams said. The students learned by Revolution as a result ofa uni­ reading, by comparing and que learning experience. Seeking to bring together discussing fact and fiction, two subjects, reading and through a hands-on ex­ social studies, Williams had perience of doing creative the students read a fiction projects, and when they were story about the revolution and finished with those three compare it with what they tasks, they got to watch the learned about it in social Walt Disney production of “Johnny Tremain and the studies. The students read the story American Revolution,” she “Johnny Tremain and the added. “So they also had a related American Revolution” and compared the fiction to the audio/visual learning ex­ facts concerning the War of perience,” Williams said. Other projects included Independence that they’d Seth Wright’s Silversmith studied. Shop that was like the set for Taking it one step further, the students developed pro­ the movie. Aaron Brandenburg made a jects ranging from maps to muskets that were related to hand-carved replica of a the story and the actual musket. “Amy Parish narrated and historical event. “I just wanted to help them produced a video on the stretch their learning ability revolution, and Nettie Emery by seeing things from two dif­ made a map of the sea routes ferent perspectives, fact and the British used. All the pro­ fiction, and by comparing the jects were well done and uni­ que,” Williams said. two,” Williams said. It seems that the stimulation She also had the students learn about the American provided by the unique learn­ Revolution through four dif- ing experience was responsi­ ble for the special projects and ferent mediums. original ideas. Nettie Emery drew a map of the shipping routes the British used during the American Revolution. While Vicki Williams' fith grade class at Maplewood was studying the War of Independence in a multifaceted approach she has developed, she employed a hands-on teaching technique by having the students create projects related to and reflecting their new knowledge of the American Revolution. The students also read fiction and nonfiction on the revolution and watched a movie in the two-class approach that allowed the students to learn about the revolution in reading and social studies classes. Here Mandy Golovich, Nick Waara, Nick Thompson, and Erin Hokanson show of their original creations that are associated with or related to what they have learned about the American Revolution. Beef Weigh-in set for Feb. 10 in Charlotte The 1990 Eaton County 4-H Market Beef Weigh-In will be Saturday, Feb. 10, between 9 a.m. and noon at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. The weigh-in is mandatory for all members planning to From Our Readers Put high school janitor's wages in escrow Seth Wright displays his model of the Silversmith Shop in which much of the action in the fictitious story, "Johnny Tremain and the American Revolution," took place. Dear sirs: After reading the article in the Tuesday, Jan. 23, issue of the Maple Valley News, about the high school janitor still receiving his wages when be­ ing charged with fourth­ degree criminal sexual con­ duct, I became very upset. I am aware that in this coun­ try a person is innocent until proven guilty. But if the school and or union feel that the janitor should receive his wages, why don’t they put the money into an escrow ac­ count? Then if Mr. Matson is found not guilty, he would receive his wages. If he is found guilty he would not have received the wages and the money could go back to the school system. As a parent I find it very of­ fensive to allow a school employee to receive wages if he or she sexually abused a student and is found guilty. I’m sure that the average taxpayer, does nt want to see his or her money spent on so­ meone guilty of such a crime, either. It seems that this is an issue that should be decided in the court system. After the court decision is made,, then the issue of wages should be decided. ce. Mr. Gilding, in the article, inferred that Mr. Matson is a good employee and a seemingly nice person. This has nothing to do with the issue. Many persons convicted of sexual crimes are “seemingly good people,” they work everyday and go undetected until someone finally is courageous enough to contact the law enforcement officials. Thank you for your time. Rosa Lee Gibbs Nashville i s• (• t ! / / I I / j / / } j | | j ? j ? show and sell market animals and carcass animals at the 1990 Eaton County 4-H Fair. 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Marcal Bath Tissue Quaker Peanut Butter 250 Count Orange $ 9 29 Marcal Juice Napkins DOUBLE COUPONS WIC ACCEPTED Tuesday & 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. Peaches or Fruit OCSfiPt Cocktail � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-02-06.pdf e4f4526b07a11e93551f0f548f1f6d32 PDF Text Text LIC LIB HASTIN FEB 0 luflc Rata PAI* U.S. POfTAM HASTINGS ** 49«M 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. 118 - No. 28 — Tuesday, February 6, 1990 Vermontville proposed budget hearing set for March 8 J-Ad Graphics News Service VERMONTVILLE A public hearing on the propos­ ed 1990-91 budget has been scheduled for 7 p.m. March 8 in the Village Hall, the coun­ cil announced last Thursday. The Budget Committee brought the proposed budget before the council for discus­ sion at last week’s meeting, and several additions and changes were made. Upon the recommendation of DPW Supervisor Tony Wawiemia, the council voted to budget $5,000 for 9,000 linear feet of Primoseal A-2 from the Work Safe Supply Company of Wyoming. Wawiemia told the council the Primoseal would be used to fill about 8,740 feet of cracks in the streets of Vermontville. He also explained the pro­ cess by which the filler is used and told the council that he had contacted the cities of Lansing and Battle Creek, which have used the Primoseal method. “Lansing has been using Primoseal for three years, and they swear by this crack filler. Battle Creek also gave me a favorable report,” Wawiemia said. Spitzer to replace Allen on Maple Grove board J—Ad Graphics News Service MAPLE GROVE TWP. — Citing personal reasons, Monte Allen resigned his trustee position on the Maple Grove Township Board last month. Richard Spitzer of Nashville, meanwhile, has been appointed by the board to replace him. Township Clerk Suzy Butler made the announce­ ment and noted that Allen had served the township for 10 years. Allen was a trustee for eight years and served as township supervisor in 1982-84. Spitzer will serve the two years remaining on Allen’s four-year term. Active in the community, he is president of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters and coaches fifth- and sixth-grade basketball and baseball and football in the Nashville Little League. He is also co-chairman of the boosters bingo and has been a member of various citizens committees. Spitzer works at the General Motors Buick-Olds-Cadillac Plant in Lansing. He and his wife, Kathy, have three children, Holly, 17, Heather, 15, and Scott, 11. An interest in local govern­ ment and how it works pro­ mpted Spitzer to seek the appointment. Despite using what he call­ ed a “junk” product that did an unsatisfactory job, he add­ ed that he had contacted the pavement restoration com­ pany the village had con­ tracted with for street repair last time. The outfit said it had a new virgin rubber product that would cost from 80 cents to $1 per linear foot. But Village President Sue Villanueva rejected the bid out of hand, saying “they sold us junk once, they could do it again.” Wawiemia also recom­ mended purchasing citizen’s band radios for the village of­ fice and DPW trucks to facilitate communications. He told the council he thought the village should have radios with two channels with the proper frequency so they could monitor the government band and the Eaton County Emergency band. Wawiemia added that he had several bids, including one from Chrouch Com­ munications, for $2,058 and one for $1,932 from State Electronics. He added that both com­ panies would allow a trial period and recommended get­ ting the Motorola Pl00 radios from State Electronics because they had a better war­ ranty and a longer range, up to a mile from portable to portable. After brief discussion, the council approved a motion to accept the least expensive bid from State Electronics. The bid includes three Motorola Radius UHF PI00 radios for $1,473 ($491 each), two rapid rate chargers for $74 ($37 each), two swivel carrying cases for $70 ($35 each) and two speaker microphones for $140 ($70 See Vermontville, page 5 Vermontville receives $7,200 Rural-economic partnership grant by Mark LaRose Staff Writer VERMONTVILLE - The Village Council Thursday an­ nounced that Vermontville was one of 32 communities in the state to receive a Rural Economic Strategy Grant from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Commerce. The grant is the first phase of the Business Partnership Grant Program and is design­ ed to help communities develop individual plans for economic diversification and growth. Vermontville will receive $7,200 from the matching grant program, which calls for a 90-10 split. The council apSee Vermontville receives, page 2 Maplewood Elementary students 'reach for the stars' by Mark LaRose Staff Writer A writing program developed by Maplewood Elementary fifth grade teacher Bob Smith has helped his students get in touch with Hollywood movie stars, famous politicians and other celebrities. Smith has been teaching students how to communicate and how to write letters, which he said is virtually a lost art in America. “Our goal is to create good feelings and relationships with the people to whom we write,” Smith said. The class and many of the individual students have become pen pals with cor­ respondents all over the world, including some in New York, Pennsylvania, a former Maplewood teacher now working in New Guinea, and with a computerized pen pal in England. “We may send birthday cards, letters of regret, letters of congratulations, letters of sympathy or condolence, queries, all kinds of letters,” Smith said. One special aspect of the project is that the students write to famous people, businesses, politicians, soldiers, singers and musical groups, movie and television personalities, sports figures and just about anyone chosen by a class member. Over Christmas the class wrote to GI’s in Korea and plans to send Valentine’s Day cards to 20 American and Korean soldiers. Class member Mary Wood- man got the names and ad­ dresses from a relative sta­ tioned in Korea. The project also helps the students be aware of current events because they get some of their ideas from newspapers and television. For instance, one of the students saw singer Paula Ab­ dul receive a music award and read later that while she was at the awards show her house had been burlarized. So they decided to write let­ ters of regret for the break-in and letters of congratulations on the music award, Smith said. Another source the students use is “The Address Book.” “The neat thing is how many people write back. It’s surprising to find out that some of these truly famous people will actually take the time to write to us,” Smith said. The students have filled a bulletin board with the autographed photos, letters, posters and memorabilia they’ve received so far. Devon Durkee wrote to ac­ tor Treat Williams, New England Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan, retired Pitt­ sburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw and running back Franco Harris and actor Paul Winfield. “Devon wrote to Paul Win­ field to ask him who he was,” Smith recalled. “He sent back an autographed picture with the message, “There’s a book in the library called ‘Who’s Who in America,’ get it and look me up’,” he added. All of the athletes and actors sent letters and autographed pictures or posters to Devon. Corey Clouse corresponded with actor Billy Dee Williams and received an autographed photo. The class received a letter from the Duke of York, Prince Andrew. Kristina Spotts wrote a let­ ter to the President of France, Francois Mitterand. “He sent a letter back writ- ten in French that said he couldn’t understand her let­ ter,” Smith said. Other successful students and their famous correspondents include: John Nash: Gene Wilder. Mary Woodman: Brook Shields and Elizabeth Taylor. Crystal Creeby: Adrienne Barbeau and Bears quarter­ back Jim McMahon. Mandy Beemer: Valerie See Maplewood, page 2 Maplewood teacher Bob Smith and his fifth grade class have been reaching for and communicating with the stars__movie, television and musical stars as well as other celebrities as part of a unique writing program. The class is pictured here with some of the many letters, autographed posters, pictures, and other memorabilia they have received. The members of the class are Mandy Beemer, Carrie Blakney, Darren Cobb, Kevin Conkey, Corey Clouse, Devon Durkee, Michael Egan, Jeremy Kidder, Krystal Krive, John Nash, Jared Osborne, Rachel Rittenburg, Tammy Seybold, Brady Simpson, Robert Slocum, Casey Smith, Kristina Spotts, Tonya Ward, Jason Williams and Mary Woodman. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 2 Vermontville receives grant r proved an $800 matching fee last month;- > - ». Villager President Sue Villanueva end- Hildred Peabody of 41A Gtanfr Com­ mittee are scheduled to meet with DOC Director of Special Projects John Iverson and Eaton County Planning Department Director Dennis Dunnigan on Monday. They are expected to begin the process of selecting a con­ sultant to work with the com­ mittee in developing an economic strategy for the community. The $8,000 will be used to pay the consultant. In December, Iverson ap­ proached the Village Council and gave a presentation on the grant program. The DOC said 117 com­ munities applied for a share of the $500,000 available for the planning phase of the economic development pro­ gram, but only 32 won the Rural Business Partnership grants. There is $180,000 left, and communities can still apply for the grants. But Iverson told the council that Vermontville, Ovid and Olivet were the three Eaton County communities being of­ fered the opportunity to apply for the grant. continued from front page — These communities were selected because of the preponderance of low-tomoderate income residents in these areas, Iverson said. So whether communities had to be invited or approach­ ed by the DOC, or whether any community with many low to moderate income residents could apply is unclear. Iverson didn’t approach the Village of Nashville with the opportunity, though the village has an even greater preponderance of low to moderate income residents. Some Nashville officials said it looks like Vermontville has someone looking out for them in Lansing. Vermontville officials noted that their legislators and coun­ ty officials have been very ac­ tively assisting the village in its quest for grant dollars. For example, State Senator John Schwarz and State Represtentative Frank Fit­ zgerald both helped secure the recent $25,000 Opera House grant. Iverson and Dunnigan also assisted in writing the grants. It is not known what part either of the legislators may have played in Vermontville’s successful bid for the economic strategy grant. Hastings was the only Barry County community to win a Rural Economic Development Grant. It will receive a $15,000 grant. In his presentation, Iverson said the plan would involve civic and business leaders and other Vermontville people in­ terested in developing an economic plan for the future. Iverson basically presented a two-stage plan to improve and develop the village and to prepare it to compete in the future with other communities for business and industry and growth and development opportunities. After the committee and consultant identify and assess the village’s strengths and weaknesses and come up with a plan and ideas, there will be $10 million available for im­ plementation grants. Iverson said, “The village committee could decide to ap­ ply for implementation grants, based on their strategic plan that would improve the in­ frastructure, bring more jobs with an industrial park, renovate the downtown area, or to implement any number of community improvement projects.” Maplewood students 'reach for stars* Bertinelli. Casey Smith: actor James Wood and actress Jane Alexander. The class also received replies from race car driver A. J. Foyt, to whom they sent a get well card after he was in­ jured in a car wreck. Cowboy Gene Autry sent personally autographed posters to each of the 22 students after they sent him a birthday card when he turned 82 years old. The students sent a get well card to the New Jersey mother of a 15-ounce baby that wasn’t expected to live. Mother and daughter, Christy Andrew, recovered, and sent the class a picture and a note. Not only has the class con­ tacted important and famous people, they have written to large corporations and have received replies. Kevin Conkley wrote to the Air Force and to the Northrop Corporation, which is making the stealth bomber. Northrop sent him big pictures of the new bomber and of some of the jets it builds. Tonya Ward wrote to the Campbell Soup Company and to the New Kids on the Block rap group fan club. Beemer also wrote to the Fuller Co., which replied by sending a book on glues and a letter that said it was not the Fuller Brush, Co., which is a mistake many people make. The Fuller, Co. makes adhesives. Jason Williams wrote to eyeglass manufacturer Bausch & Lomb. Dick Clark sent the class an autographed copy of his book, “The History of American Bandstand.” Rock and roll musician and bowhunter Ted Nugent responded to a letter the kids sent after listening to his song “Fred Bear,” which is about the famous Michigan bow manufacturer. Nugent told the students he is into bow hunting, conserva­ tion and wildlife and gave them his anti-drug message. Perhaps the tip of the iceberg came last week, Smith said, when they got a reply from blues great John Mayall. Smith, who is a big Mayall fan and has all 40 of his albums, said Mayall sent each student a handwritten note, a poster and photo. Mayall wrote the class members a letter thanking them for their interest in his music and for the birthday card they sent. Girl Scouts annual cookie sale begins Insurance that begins where Medicare ends. Special events for Girl Scouts in Nashville recently included a “games and songs night” for the Daisies and Brownies and a pizza party and ice skating for the Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts in Nashville began selling the ever-popular Girl Scout cookies on Jan. 26. Orders will be taken through Feb. 9. Cookies are $2.50 a box this year. The money from the sales helps to support Glowing Embers Council projects, as well as individual troop activities. In February, the Daisy and Brownie troops will be look­ ing forward to a sleep-over. Highlighting the event will be a short talent show for the parents beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. Scouts have been assigned food to bring Auto-Owners' Medicare Supplement provides high-quality coverage you can depend on and it's guaranteed renewable for life! Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. GET 17b S. Main, Vermontville 517-720-U5»U Stan Trumble MORE 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 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 p.m. Prayer Meetin ... 7 p.m. Church Service___11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School . 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11a.m. P.M. Worship....... ..6p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study...... 6: 30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD short programs will be available for mothers and daughters during this time. Smith said the students had been learning about blues and soul music and their heritage and decided to write to some musicians. Mayall also sent an original wall poster from his recent tour to Eastern European countries. The poster came from his concert in Poland. Smith said he was thrilled by another item Mayall sent. The teacher now is the sole owner of a cassette tape of an original, unreleased album that Mayall just finished. Smith said no release date for the album has been set. Admittedly biased, Smith said the album was great and that many of the students had re­ quested copies. However, all of the class’ efforts haven’t met with such success, Smith said. One student who wrote to the musical group Alabama received a disappointing reply, Smith said. Alabama’s dittoed message basically said, “If you want a picture, join the fan club and pay $1.50, and if you want it autographed, come to a concert and stand in line,” Smith recalled. He also said the United States Postal Service seems to have a problem with reality. According to the postal ser­ vice there are “no such per­ sons” as Mohammed Ali, Mick Jagger, Lonni Ander­ son, (comedian) Gallagher, Jamie Farr, Olivia NewtonJohn and Pee Wee Herman. The students have sent many more letters, such as one to the Rolling Stones, and are awaiting replies. Smith admitted that many famous people do not reply, but said it’s still a fun way for the students to learn aboutt a lot of things, including people and life. NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH and will also need permission slips. The older scouts will be in­ vited to a “Mom & Me” Saturday morning brunch on Feb. 24 from 10 to noon at the Methodist Church. Several from front_ NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 a.m. ... 11a.m. ..... 7p.m. ..... 7p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11a.m. P.M. Worship 7 |p.m. Wednesday Evening Worshi 7 ।p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) .9:45 a.m. Sunday Schedule: 10:30 a.m. Adult Choir........ 9:00 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Church School & Adult Education . .9:30 a.m. OUR LADY OF Holy Eucharist . .10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: 7:15 p.m.HOPE CHAPEL Wednesda A.M. Worship Sun. School . Thursday... 7:00 p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �9usS Nashville Family Chiropractic Center Main Nashville, MI 127 S. 852-2070 Expect more for you and your family — Call todayfor yourfree consultation... 852-2070 Support Your Spine Ifyou or a family member need to one or more symptoms below, come in and let me do the check. □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ It supports you a lifetime! Dr. Scott V. 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When should you go to a Chiropractor? • CALL NOW and specifically request a NO COST consultation and exam. • When you feel good and want to stay that way. • When you are suffering or in pain. • When you are tired of drugs and surgery. THE TIME TO GO IS NOW After your consultation and history, the Doctor will let you know if chiropractic might be able to help you. 6« Those persons who want to feel good. To receive your NO COST consultation without obligation, CALL NOW 852-2070 Where can I take advantage of this opportunity? Nashville Family Chiropractic Center 127 S. Main, Nashville, MI �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the i past... By Susan Hinckley Anti-saloon league busy 66 years ago in Nashville The death of ex-President Woodrow Wilson occupied a pominent place among front page stories in The Nashville News issue of Feb. -7, 1924. (Wilson died on the 3rd.) Articles of local interest revolved around a stolen auto abandonded in the area, up­ coming features at the Park Theatre, and the brilliant suc­ cess of a former Nashville boy at the State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) at Ypsilanti. ****** Stolen Car Stranded, Abandoned in Highway - J.F. Wilson, who lives on the Young farm at Scipio, was somewhat astonished Friday morning to see an abandoned Ford coupe standing in the highway near his farm. He got out his team and hauled the car into his bam, then notified Deputy Sheriff Bilderbeck of Vermontville, who soon ascertained that the car had been stolen from near the union station at Grand Rapids the day before. It had been driven as far as the Scipio, where it stalled and the thieves had abandoned it and made their escape. Bilderbeck went out after the car, but Wilson refused to allow it to be taken away until he was paid for his care of the car, which Bilderbeck was not prepared to do. Saturday, however, the Citizens’ Auto Insurance Company called Fred Fisher from Grand Rapids and authorized him to go out and get the car, pay the charges, bring in the car and fix it up ready for road service, which he did, and on Sunday the owner, a man named Nixon, came down from Grand Rapids and drove the car back home. Big Mid-week Show Com­ ing at the Park Theatre - “Grandma’s Boy,” Harold Lloyd’s newest comedy in five parts, and his most am­ bitious attempt for Associated Exhibitors, comes to the Park Theatre Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 13 and 14. It is the comedy that Bob Sher­ wood said, “in life,” should win for Lloyd a “room and bath in the Hall of Fame.” The story which is by Hal Roach, Sam Taylor and Jean Haves, has for its theme a subject as serious as the regeneration of a coward, but its seriousness adds to, rather than detracts from, the fun... The cast in support of Lloyd in “Grandma’s Boy” presents Mildred Davis as the girl, An­ na Townsend as the grand­ mother, Charles Stevenson as the rival, Dick Sutherland as the rolling stone, and Noah Young as the sheriff. Manager H.R. Sprague an­ nounces special orchestra music for this entertainment, and an added attraction, “Why Elephants Leave Home.” Two shows nightly, at 7:30 and 9 p.m. doors open at 7:00. Admission, 10 and 30 cents, tax included. Nashville Masons Enter­ tain Fraters Visiting brothers to the number of about 40, from Vermontville and Kalamo lodges, were guests of Nashville Lodge, No. 255, F. & A.M., at a din­ ner at the Community House Monday evening. The repast was served by the Methodist Ladies Aid Society, and the feed and ser-► vice were all that the most ex­ acting epicure could have demanded. Excellent music was furnished during the feast 2nd ANNUAL Jr KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN February 16, 17, 18 The Original Cni ii Peddler Show Onr-of-a-Klnd 18th & 19th Century Heirloom* of the Future Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds 2900 Lake St.; Exit 80, north off 1-94 to Business Loop; Exit to Lake St., right follow Fairgrounds Signs. Heated Building. Chamber of Commerce (616) 381-4003 SHOW TIMES: Friday. February 16, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, February 18. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. ADMISSION EACH DAY: Adults: $4.00; Children (2-10yrs ): $1.50 PRESENT THIS AD. RECEIVE 50< OFF ONE ADMISSION WITH EACH A0 FOR MORE INFORMATION: AMERICAN MEMORIES. INC. • Cirb Wotlowa, Mgr. 88160 Celery Center Rd.. Oecalur. Ml 49045-9093 (616)423-8367 Anti-Saloon speakers were at several churches in Nashville and environs 66 years ago this week. They pleaded the cause of the Anti-Saloon League, oppos­ ing a campaign by the "Wets" who wanted to com­ promise prohibition by legalizing the sale of beer and wine while forbidding sale of whiskey. The Evangelical Church on Phillips Street (above) was host to one of the speakers. Talks also were given at the Methodist Church (present-day location) and the old Nazarene Church on North Main Street, as well as at two churches in Maple Grove. various positions, including personnel director of the Technical Center. After his retirement from GM in 1967, he taught in the School of Engineering at Oakland University, and, at the time of his death in 1983 Meade was still working part-time at the university and was adjunct professor of engineering. Meade was a 1921 graduate of Nashville High School, receiving his diploma at the age of 16.) Shower for Newlyweds - A Richard Wheeler was one of the young saxophonists who entertained at a Masonic event in Nashville Feb. 4, 1924. At that meeting, a silent tribute honored the memory of ex-President Woodrow Wilson, who had died a day earlier. Richard was graduated from Nashville High School in 1926, and went on to become a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was the son of Herbert and Orra (Smith) Foote Wheeler. His father died while serving with the U.S. Army during the First World War. by John Wotring, violinist; Roe Tuttle and Richard Wheeler, saxophonists; and Mrs. Dora Nelson, pianist. After the dinner, which might easily have been termed a banquet, the devotees of the square and compass amused themselves for an hour with visiting over their cigars, after which the lodge was convened and turned over to the officers of Vermontville Lodge, who conferred the beautiful work of the Fellowcraft degree on a class of seven candidates. Vermontville Lodge did the work in splendid shape, winn­ ing high praise from the Nashville and Kalamo brothers for their excellent in­ terpretation of the work. A social hour was enjoyed after the work, during which W.M. George C. Deane took occasion to call upon a number of the visitors and several of the local members for short talks, all of which were heartily enjoyed. The Rev. L.H. Cone of Vermontville, during the course of some splendid remarks, called for a silent tribute of respect for our deceased ex-president Woodrow Wilson, which was given standing. In spite of the inclement weather, there were nearly 90 brothers in attendance at the dinner, and probably more than 100 who witnessed the work. It was a spendid gettogether affair, and both Ver­ montville and Kalamo lodges, through their officers, extend­ ed a cordial invitation to the Nashville brothers to return the visit. Honors for Nashville Boy - (Normal College News) President of the Class of ’25, member of the Student Coun­ cil, the Stoics, Kappa Delta Pi, and assistant in the physics department at the Normal College at the age of 19 - such is the remarkable record of Kenneth (Spike) Meade, a product of Nashville. Meade is kijown as a “shark” in all of his classes. The calculus and other equally hard subjects hold no terrors for “Spike.” His hobby is gathering “A’s” in all of his studies and it is rare occasion when he is not successful. Kenneth has all the at­ tributes necessary to make a great physics professor brains, good looks ’n’ everything. His many friends join the Normal College News in wishing him luck in all his undertaking in the future. (Note: The predicition and good wishes proved true. After launching his career as physics instructor at Kalamazoo Central High, Meade joined the faculty of General Motores Institute in Flint in 1929, where he taught physics and engineering. Three years later he became head of the physics depart­ ment at Lawrence Institute of Technology in Detroit, then rejoined GM, where he held miscellaneous shower was given to Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker by the Castleton Grange Saturday evening, Feb. 2, at the hall. It was estimated that about 100 peo­ ple were present. A splendid program, under the direction of Mrs. Grace Kaiser, was given, consisting of music, readings, etc. The happy couple were receipients of many nice and useful presents. A box of recipes was given to the bride and good advice and “roasts” followed. Then came the surprise of the evening, when to the beautiful strains of an or­ chestra, a wedding party mar­ ched in, as follows: Mr. Skowhegan Under Done (Chester Smith) and Miss Dew Take Me (Mrs. Chester Smith) and Rev. I. Will Quick (Leonard Fischer) The ring service was used. The ring was carried on a pillow by Master Keep- ’em Still (Billy Fischer) and the train was held by Baby Bunny Hug (Marian Fischer). During the ceremony, ob­ jections were raised by Miss Want-’ems Still (Billy Fischer) and the train was held by Baby Bunny Hug (Marian Fischer). During the ceremony, ob­ jections were raised by Miss Want-’em (Mrs. Bert Heckathom), but because the ground hog did not see his shadow that day, “Coonie Heck” thinks the spring favorable for young chickens and he refused to release his chicken feeder, so the ceremony proceeded without further delay. Much more good advice was given by members of the Grange, which all promised (not) to follow. Then refreshments, consisting of delicious bride’s cake, bon­ bons, popcorn and fruits were served, and a most enjoyable evening was spent by all. All are looking forward to the next wedding. ****** The Knife Was Sharp Enough - Vem McPeck, who is assistant millwright at the Lentz Table Company’s plant, took a planer knife to the grin­ ding machine Tuesday morn­ ing to sharpen it. While he was inserting it in the grinding machine, his at­ tention was called elsewhere and he absent-mindedly lowered the heavy knife on the end of the first finger of his left hand, and Vem claims the knife didn’t need sharpening. At least it was sharp enough to neatly remove the end of the finger and he is carrying the rest of the finger in the air. A.G. Murray was downtown Tuesday, the se­ cond time since his operation at Ann Arbor last summer. He is in excellent health, except for his game leg, which con­ tinues to give him much trou­ ble and keeps him off his feet nearly all of the time. Anti-Saloon League Puts In Full Day - The solution of the liquor problem does not lie along the path of compromise, Edwin Rawden, assistant counsel of the Michigan Anti­ Saloon League, told the con­ gregation at the Nazarene Church here Sunday when the evening service was given over to the dry league worker. The service was one of the many conducted in various churches through the state Sunday in the interest of law enforcement and the drys’ bat­ tle against the return of John Barleycorn. Relative to the turn of the wets’ efforts toward the legalizing of beer and wine, Rawden declared the return of these two beverages meant the return of nine-tenths of the stuff sold by the saloon business. He said: “Are we foolish enough to believe that we can solve an evil by allowing ninetenths of it to remain? It is im­ possible to have prohibition and beer and wine at the same time.” Rawden also spoke at the North Maple Grove Evangelical Church in the morning at 9:30, and at the South Maple Grove Evangelical Church at 11:30. Prof. P.H. Hembolt of Al­ bion spoke in the morning at the Nashville Evangelical Church and at the Methodist Church in the evening, for the Anti-Soloon league. A winter oddity there was a snow storm Sunday night, ac­ companied by thunder and lightning. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990__Page 5 Need help with forms? Free tax service to Maple Valley senior citizens offered by AARP S:‘ A; S *>“* «s*S*s- j WithjZl tMt ns ^innlujto'! M feta"P«ikiiai|i|| ®^kfipiSu LinsU, llui||| (|| tanfafyk, into italifateta: i(® isimtita^jj it. lie tuKiopiinEj ssffi WiitjsMhi I useful nearly all oftee tot ^sns teH-Sita Infill al good IiMDij'H oisli" 4efi)K]((tata< ilrtptffflB ip of Eta JirtiB titme! ifit-W5' 11 Siknfefl^* iitymaris:s: Hi. i Done d Miss tai tai pjMikta QdteWife* ts® 9® ® P (rtitli)tort' Utstmt'S*'* NASHVILLE - The local chapter of the American Association of Retired People is offering free income tax service to the elderly and people with low incomes. AARP member Warren Travoli of Nashville said the group will offer the services in Nashville at the Village Hall Wednesday, Feb. 7. “And we’ll come back again if it’s needed,” Travoli said. Despite predictions of a low turnout last Wednesday, 14 senior citizens and lowincome residents showed up to take advantage of the free tax assistance program. Because of the unexpected number of people who turned out for help, Travoli is asking anyone who needs help to call the Village Hall at (517) 852-9544 to schedule an appointment. Although Travoli was the only trained tax preparer available Wednesday, he ex­ pects to have several others helping, if needed, this week and next. Nashville residents Alice Hulsebos, Leah Phillips, Clarie Tobias and Lawrence Johnson were among those Vermontville, who Travoli helped with their state and federal income tax Wednesday. Tobias said she thought the free service was a big help to the senior citizens and lowincome people in the community. Travoli said it was taking about a half hour to file taxes for each person, depending on what forms they had to file. The group usually offers the tax service in Battle Creek, but in its sixth year, the pro­ gram now is being extended to outlying communities. This is the first time it’s been offered in Nashville, and the free tax service is available in other Barry Coun­ ty communities as well. Although the AARP offers the services free to the elderly and to people with low in­ comes, he said this group has never turned away anyone who has needed help with their income taxes. “We’ve signed pledges say­ ing we will not accept pay­ ment for our services,” he added. The AARP income tax preparers are trained by the Internal Revenue Service and attend week-long classes and continued from front each). There is also a $175 charge for a license. The council said the $5,000 for the Primoseal would come from the major and local street funds, with a 60-40 split, so $3,000 was budgeted for in the major streets fund, and $2,000 will come from the local street fund. The $1,932 for the radios was added to the budget and will be taken from each of the five funds. The council also agreed to take $2,500 from the current budget to pay for its share of the Opera House restoration grant. (See Opera Committee story) Plans to purchase a new dump truck have also been ap­ proved, and $25,000 has been budgeted for the expenditure. The proposed 1990-91 village budget is as follows: General Fund: Revenue — $143,200 Cash Certificate of Deposit — $25,000 Expenditures — $168,200 Sewer Fund: Revenue — $63,135 Disbursements $63,135 Water Fund: Revenue — $34,725 Disbursements — $34,725 Major Streets Fund: Revenue — $33,000 Disbursements — $33,000 Local Streets Fund: Revenue — $15,500 Cash Certificates of Deposit — $34,100 Disbursements — $49,600 In another council matter Thursday, Clerk Sharon Stewart announced that the village had received $632 from an insurance company for the replacement of the tree on Main Street that was struck by a motorist. She added that $300 had been budgeted to pay the •village’s insurance company the $100 deductible for the replacement of three other trees in the village. HQwck ttafcin?*' be nng Safe!’*1* bi® REGARDLESS OF AGE tufrai^i'’ In I? BtW jfl! B#» i Hag fifesittW^ fifes itstW^j) i ws 108? ’ fifesaw';*d ! ’ fifes «!' e d*!' Beit t« gf lit ted ttiis i®'’ U1' We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Comprehensive Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement jsj jnUioS? jjjUSii ueii American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Office • Livonia, Michigan • Founded 1938 • For more information contact: *,5^/ m * ,Orf1 >w i** Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville seminars to keep them qualified and updated on any changes in the income tax laws or forms, Travoli said. He added that besides the standard federal and state in­ come tax forms, the AARP preparers will help fill out the forms for the home heating credit, the earned income credit and the new Michigan prescription medications credit form, which allows up to $600 in deductions for the elderly and up to $1,200 for married senior citizens. The AARP is the largest retiree group in the country. Travoli said it has many members locally and that they are involved in many forms of community service. American Association of Retired Persons member, Warren Travoli of Nashville assists a local resident with her and her father’s income taxes. The AARP is offering the service free at the Nashville Village Hall. Campbell's label campaign for schools needs a boost locally J-Ad Graphics News Service Calling the American system of education a failure or merely talking about what’s wrong, or about what needs to be done may be fashionable these days. But for those who want to do something about the condi­ tion of schools and education, there is a chance to help, with Campbell Soup Co. labels. A money-saving drive to benefit a variety of programs at Fuller Elementary School needs motivation, said teacher Inez Hubka. Other local schools may also be participating. The nationwide drive allows schools to exchange labels, lids and codes from Campbell’s Soup Company products for educational equipment ranging from jump ropes and balls to books and computers. The drive hasn’t been met as enthusiastically as local school officials had hoped, but one can “soup up” the ef­ fort by saving those labels. Teachers and staff at Fuller are reminding participants to continue send labels to the school. They are also looking for more parents and people willing to give the label drive a jump start by sending in their Campbell’s labels, lids and codes. These items that are thrown away daily are as good as money to the school. Labels from the following products are valuable and sought: Campbell’s Condensed Soups (Red & White Label) Campbell’s Chunky Soups Campbell’s “Soup for One” Soups Campbell’s Low Sodium Soups Campbell’s Gold Label Soups Campbell’s Home Cookin’ Soups Campbell’s Special Request Soups Campbell’s Beans Products Group roping clinics set The Eaton County 4-H Rodeo Club will hold two ground roping clinics and jackpots at Bellevue Middle School, Saturday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, March 10, both beginning at noon. There are three age divi­ sions: 10-15, 16-19, and adults. Entry fees for these events will be $10. For more information, con­ tact Barry Madry at (616) 763-9676. Campbell’s Tomato Juice V-8 Vegetable Juices Campbell’s Juice Bowl Juices Franco-American Products Swanson Canned Food Products' Prego Spaghetti Sauces Campbell’s Fresh Products These additional proofs-ofpurchase are eligible for redemption in the Campbell’s program: UPC symbols from all Pepperidge Farm products LIDS from Vlasic Pickle products and Marie’s Salad Dressings Proof-of-Purchase seals from Swanson Frozen Food packages Quality-Pledge-Panels from Mrs. Paul’s Frozen Food packages UPC Panels (bottom flap) from Campbell’s Quality STANTON'S Soup & Recipe Box Those who contribute may send or bring the items to Fuller, Kellogg or Maplewood elementary schools or to the high school. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH NMH STB€€T ueRMOWMIlie. 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WE NEED YOUR LISTINGS! please call if you are considering selling. 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) 323-9536 Art Allwardt - 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 6 M.V. Jr.-Sr. High School 'honor roll* announced 7th Grade All As - Allison Burpee, Nate Dipert, Sarah Leep, Matthew Mace, Jenny Mittelstaedt, Jeff Pennington, Holly Taylor. Donita Aseltine, Clint Bab­ bitt, John Baker, Richard Baker, Brad Balko, Rhonda Brown, Lanette Brown, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, Sabrina Dies, Richard Dunham, Barbara Franks, Mindy Garvey, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Greg Halliwill, Dana Hasselback, Charity Hester, Shannon Hoffman, Andrea Hubka, Billie Jarman, Som­ mer Kellogg, Christa Kirby, Suzan Koch, Greg Little, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, April McDiarmid, Dalaina McGhan, Amanda Ordiway, Heather Philipp, Gabe Prid­ dy, Jennifer Ripley, Jimmy Skelton, Kristy Smith, Margo Stadel, Joyelle Stine, Jeannie Thompson, Jason VanderVlucht, Tony VanderVlucht, Brandy Wawiemia, Matt Williams, Mike Williams. 8th Grade All As Stephanie Bouwens, Stacy Harvey, Lisa Metzger, Ben Mudry, Rudy Othmer, William Rooks, Lisa Wood. Christina Bigelow, Jeff Burpee, Retha Byrd, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, Lisa Dickinson, Lora Emery, Shannon Fawley, Leslie Gould, Todd Guernsey, Tim Hass, Stacey Hawblitz, Tara Hoover, Mariah Jacobs, Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Justin Lake, Kelly Mahan, Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, Angela Morris, Cin­ dy Potter, Daniel Rasey, Jenifer Ryan, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Sessions, Wendy Shutes, Linette Snyder, Brent Stine, Jessica Sutherland, Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Brian Williams. 9th Grade All As - Seth Kangas. Dean Beardslee, Kyle Booher, Tanya Bowen, Joel Butler, Lori Carpenter, Bar­ bara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Leslie Depriester, Dan Finkler, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Gregory Garn, Natallie Haeck, Steve Hopkins, Samantha Hughes, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Michael Randall, Marcie Reid, Renee Rosin, Darcy Schantz, Angie Scott, Mindy Shoup, Grant Simpson, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Kim Thompson, Angela Tobias. We are here to help you... 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Tammy Ashley, Angel Beardslee, Paulien Bollinger, Derek Brown, Angel Bryan, Scott Casteele, Dana Cole, Garth Davison, Jody Degroot, Janice Eltzroth, Sheryl Finkler, Janel Hansen, Debra 3rd Grade AU As - Erica Krolik. B Average - KeUy Austin, Kenny Brandenburg, Jared Carpenter, Seleena Carpenter, Ben Carrigan, Hair Stylist far Men, women * Children ill N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. MEMBERS OF BARRY5 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 (Graduate Realtors Institute) • HNIS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT................. DON STEINBRECHER........ SANDY LUNDQUIST........... HUBERT DENNIS............... GARRY KNOLL................... Eves. 726-0223 ......... 852-1740 ......... 852-1784 ....... 852-1543 ....... 726-0122 ......... 852-0786 JUST LISTED!! NORTH OFF M-79 NOW $37,900!! 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BUILDING LOTS ON Aaron Dempsey, Stacie Goris, Trent Graham, Leslie Grant, Levon Hammond, Jonessa Hammond, Karl Hoover, Jr., Zac Jarvie, Jon Kenyon, Craig McDougal, Craig Rogers, Sarah Russell, Melanie Shance, Ben Shepherd, Joe Stadel, Krista Teasdale, Adam Thompson, Loren Wright. 4th Grade 227 N- MAIN ST « NASHVILLE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES 12th Grade AU As Angie Bahs, Stephen Bowen, Heather Hawkins, Renee Hoyt, Nicole Kipp, Scott Knoll, Dawn Lun­ dquist, Mary Wall. Jody Aiken, Robert Allen, Bradley Ashcraft, Tina Ben­ jamin, Christy Bennett, Kristen Brzycki, Jeff Butler, Kathy Carl, Steve Cook, Cevin Cornish, Donald Flory, Jonathan Halliwill, Cindy Hansen, MicheUe Hoffman, Ayumi lida, April Kerby, Kerri Lamie, Mark Lancaster, Cheri Laverty, Anna Lewis, Mike Marshall, Karol McAr­ thur, Rick McKee, Stacy Morgan, Lynn Morris, Kevin Pixley, Heidi Reese, Greg Reid, Brandon Rosoce, Cindy Royston, Mickey Shilton, HoUy Spitzer, Ron Stam­ baugh, Tammy Thomas, Tracy Thomas, Lynette Thompson, Shaun Thompson, Rebecca Tredinnick, Matilde WaUiczek, Ryan Warner. Maplewood honor roll set The Mirrors image" nlPG w.ukois njjaae,, Broker Homer Winegar, GRI Joostberns, Jeff Laverty, Helena Lehman, Nathan Lindsey, Angie Madison, Michael Martin, Darla McGhan, Shannon McLaughlin, Ron Merrill, Tina Moccardine, Kayli Or­ man, Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Kristin Reid, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks, Polly Sayles, Levi Schantz, Jon Shank, Angie Shook, Sarah Simpson, Tara Smith, Tina Snedegar, Brenda Thomas, Brian Thompson, Andy True, Kim Tutt, Nikki Wood. 20 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE 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) IS ACRES - "PERK TESTED" - Nice level land on blacktop road. Natural gas available. Just north of Vermontville, overlooks ''countryside” view. Now $11,000. (VL-279) NASHVILLE HWY. • Natural gas and electric S ACRES - CONTRACT TERMS!! available. Land contract terms possible. Call Hubert Dennis. THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE - (VL-312) Just outside Nashville village limits. (VL-287) / AU As Erin Booher, Jessica Dempsey, Katie Krive, Liz Stanton. B Average - Shelley Arras, Jeremy CampbeU, HoUy Car­ rigan, Emily Cerny, Joshua Coker, Josh Cook, Brad Con­ roy, Michelle Dennis, Heather Draper, Lucas Flory, Jennifer Forquer, William Graham, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Jenny Hoisington, Casey Hudson, Lonnie Jar­ man, Jonathon Kay, Kelly Moore, Kim Pennington, Cory Pethick, Mandy Pierce, Malinda Powers, Jamie Rasey, Katrina Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Dawn Stine, Jason Thompson, Jim Thornton, Trevor Wawiemia, Travis VanAls tine , Dawn VanderVlucht. From Our Readers Sometimes the accused is innocent! Dear editor: It’s time all citizens wake up before their sons, husbands, brothers, nephews, etc. become victims of a sex charge of which they are ab­ solutely not guilty and we see innocent men sentenced and reputations ruined and disgraced for the rest of their lives. There are some girls who make advances toward men, and if the man rejects them, they make false charges against them just to get even. Instance after instance can be noted in which an innocent man was sent to jail. Just in last Sunday’s paper was a report of a 9-year-old girl, who got the idea from a T.V. show, to charge her mother’s boyfriend with rape. After the 55-year-old man served 513 days of his life sentence, this girl admitted she made it all up to get this boyfriend out of the family. Another case involved a young man from an upper middle class family who was innocent, but was sentenced and had served 18 months. He vowed his innocense. Finally, after blood samples were tested, his innocense was pro­ ven and he was released, but only after he was disgraceful­ ly abused in prison. Now his reputation is ruined. There was another instance in which an innocent man served 26 years for a crime he did not commit. Because of the prison abuse, he was tem­ porarily placed in the prison psychiatric unit. Finally, after 26 years, the man who did commit the sex offence came forward and admitted his guilt. Now the innocentThan carries the prison scars for life of the convicts’ abuse he suffered. Judges and juries make mistakes, they are not infalli­ ble. Under no circumstances should any individual accept to plea bargain, unless they are guilty of the offense. If they are innocent, accepting the plea bargain makes them guilty of the offense. The Village of Nashville recently has seen someone ac­ cusing another of a sex of­ fense. This time it is an honorable gentleman accused of fourth degree sexual con- duct, and his reputation is be­ ing ruined. As you read on, you will understand why I question this charge. Was there a motive behind this charge? Did this teenager’s mother question this girl and ask her to tell truthfully what was she doing to bring this offense about, if it happened? Did this girl’s mother ask her if anyone had touched her on the chest area before? It would be more rewarding if the mothers would know where their daughters are and what they are doing! If some parents could only see what their daughters are doing, such as rubbing themselves up against members of the opposite sex, they wouldn’t be so quick to make judgements. It takes two to tango. I wonder what the empty lot beside the bridge over the Thomapple River could tell about the goings on between the girls and members of the opposite sex. If what my son and I saw going on last sum­ mer at 3 a.m., that girl was not taking a bath and not near any water with those young men around her. Where did this girl’s mother think they were at 3 a.m.? After reading the preceding paragraphs, don’t you think it is time that negative thinkers and prejudgers take a second look at the situation before an innocent man has his name and reputation ruined. Everyone who knows this man very well doesn’t believe this accusation made against him. The mother of this teenager should look at another exam­ ple, when a girl was being rescued from the river and the man doing the rescuing ac­ cidently touched her breast in order to get her above the water. Her mother started to complain, and he said to her, “What do you want me to do, throw her back in the river?” Her mother never opened her mouth, but thanked the mam. Let this teenager’s mother come forward before a big mistake is made. Sincerely, Mrs. Isabelle V. Dean Nashville A Wedding to Remember 5th Grade AU As - Nettie Emery, Mandi Golovich, Erin Hokanson. 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BROADWAY • HASTINGS Continued on next page— _________Ph. 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 7 Opera House restoration committee formed Village, township approve $5,000 for Opera House grant mittee was required to meet bi-monthly until the project is completed. The timeline calls for com­ pletion by Oct. 1. The committee will be responsible for quality control on the project and for repor­ ting to the two governmental units. Peabody will represent the Historical Society on the Opera House Restoration Committee, and Township Clerk Janice Baker confirmed that Supervisor Russ Laverty will represent that body. The council then appointed Village President Sue Villanueva to represent the village government. Chamber of Commerce President Don Mulvany will represent the business community. A grant administrator will also be appointed to handle the financial account. Peabody also told the coun­ cil that she had planned to meet Friday with State Senator John Schwarz, who was instrumental in securing the grant for Vermontville, to discuss the grant. Because of health problems, Schwarz didn’t make it Fri­ day, but he sent two of his aides, Scott Sowulewski, Because of a $25,000 Michigan Equity Grant the Calhoun County, and Julie village received recently, the interior of one of Ver­ McNamara, Eaton County. montville’s historical landmarks, the Opera House, At that meeting, several will be renovated this year. items were discussed. Peabody said that because ped accessibility to the the grant to allow for the pur­ the grant was for less than chase of a priority item. building because the grant they had sought, certain There was also considerable called for an $18,000 lift to be changes would have to be discussion about alternatives installed. made and that the grant would to an elevator to provide han­ But Sowulewski said that have to be amended. dicapped accessibility to the because it was a historical site Sowulewski said that Opera House. and because there wasn’t wouldn’t be a problem. enough money to do the in­ “The problem is getting the terior restoration and the money the first time, but once elevator, there was a waiver you get on the list of ongoing they could get that would be funded projects, they (the good for up to 10 years. DOC) generally see them He added that there was a through,” Sowulewski said. $200 application fee for the One of the big problems waiver. discussed was the handicapPeabody also noted that another big problem had developed since the grant was written. The furnace hasn’t been working, but a part was on order, and she was under the impression that it could be fixed. However, on Thursday she learned that the part was ob­ solete and that the furnace t Stan Trumble would have to be replaced. Therefore, she suggested amending the grant to allow for the approximately $18,700 needed for the drywall and in­ terior restoration and to allow We're only silent until you need us. for the purchase of a new fur­ nace, which was a top priority because the drywall would be ruined by the cold. Sowulewski didn’t foresee any problems with amending by Mark LaRose s '(jSsS "S**SX; NSXS; s > SlsV1 sN IfcIiftc®?' -Jias Jias Ji "•*4*s *S' h*uS< u? S? Itaa««JU'h!h :::s> s> J k»5 **®*^ ^*2 2» i s , L FWiiiJ E|* a• ::3i “•feaaMhbti eaahbti '•» “J rtfMiii nfa tn Ewy® <io bon | Pfc fai immoia SX £ at k cfa isira ie it b ftwktfttat MUbtatcst |k fa i pl iib nfatataii ■ tat lb tan fa aMjntWiikii ufa- criticpbifat «.fcfaati ica ey 1W|rtfa w j tateWctK fcraW' Er faring* life a® 3 a iffliW sabbi • «* JTurn to 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville tt The restoration is being per­ formed to provide Vermont­ ville with a community center. “Our motive is to make the building more functional for the community so that once again it can be used as a cultural, educational and historical center,” the grant says. When completed the Opera House is expected to be used for “youth activites — pro­ grams, dances, meetings, wedding receptions, little league groups, and art exibits.” The grant notes that these are “only a few of the possibilities.” Other plans call for the display of memorabilia on early tent shows, theater pic­ tures, programs and related items to be put on display. Peabody also said that the grant calls for the creation of a Fine Arts Council, which will bring art and other exhibits to the Opera House on a regular basis. A tentative meeting for the Opera House Restoration Committee was scheduled for this week. It was not known when the work would actually begin because one the topics discussed Friday was the bid­ ding process. The bid used in submitting the grant proposal came from Brandenburg Drywall of Vermontville. It called for ceiling plaster frame wall removal — $2,500, drywall — $6,500, painting — $2,000, insulation — $1,200 striping and scrap­ ing woodwork — $4,500 and refinishing trim — $2,000 for a total of $18,700. For Your=Valentine^ a TANNING PACKAGE f e L & . Valentine’s Dau Trumble Agency r CUSTOMIZED CAKES for Homeowners Insurance *? II® fa* । Staff Writer VERMONTVILLE — In accordance with terms of a state grant the community received for the Opera House restoration project, the Village Council and the Ver­ montville Township Board each approved payment of $2,500 for the project last week. Another condition of the Department of Commerce Michigan Equity Program grant calls for the village to supply $5,000 “in-kind,” which is volunteer labor or use of equipment, Mildred Peabody of the Historical Society told the council Thursday. Peabody and Clerk Sharon Stewart wrote the grant, and Peabody noted that the labor involved in the grant writing project would be used as part of the $5,000 in kind. She also informed the coun­ cil that she had met with the Township Board Tuesday and that it had approved its share, $2,500, of the grant, which provides for a total of $35,000 to be spent on renovation of the interior of the historic Opera House. The council then approved payment of the $2,500 it had agreed to when the grant was written. Trustee Russ Bennett abstained. The authors, however, originally applied for a $43,000, so certain ad­ justments will have to be made, Peabody noted. She also told the council that the grant called for the formation of a committee that will be made up of one member from each of the following groups: The Village Council, the Vermontville Township Board, the Ver­ montville Historical Society and the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce. 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Introducing: The Philly Steak Sub Thin Sliced Beef, Swiss Cheese, Onions, Green Pepper, and a touch of mustard. $025 All our Subs also available in 6” Buns for FRESH BREAD • PASTRIES • COOKIES • CANDY PRETZELS • CHIPS • MILK • JUICES • CHILI Video Movies and Players Available 151 South Main, Vermontville 726-1000 HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 8 Spanish students translate for Kellogg 5th graders' book project Kyle Curtiss also put his Spanish to good use by translating for Rod Brooks, Jenny Gardner, and Jeremy Reynolds. Kellogg teacher Karen Long and her sister Lisa Long, who is a high school stu­ dent, got together in an unusual way last week. Karen's fifth grade class was working on a Mexican unit and had made flags, drawn maps, written reports, made a pinata, and tasted Mexican food. But Lisa and some of her Spanish II classmates were invited and helped the fifth graders work on and translate the names of the items in their A,B,C workbooks. Here the sisters work together helping Mandy Ashley, Jennifer Draper, Kevin Hansen, Erica Reed and Sarah Hughes. Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Tuesday, Feb. 5 thru Monday, Feb. 12, 1990 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Frosh Basketball: Middleville, Home, 4:30 p.m. JV & Varsity Basketball: Middleville, Home, 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Wrestling: Team District, Olivet College, 6:00 p.m. Jr. Hi. Basketball: Olivet, Away, 4:00 p.m. Special for February Attractions Conditioner 8 . oi. $ JE 00 J Receive Shampoo FREE! Diana’s Place 852-9481 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Frosh Basketball: St. Philip, Away, 4:40 p.m. JV & Varsity Basketball: St. Philip, Away, 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Jr. Hi. Basketball: Olivet Tournament, Away, Owner — Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Volleyball: Olivet, Away, 6:00 p.m. Bingo: High School cafeteria, 6:00 p.m. Time pending Wednesday results. Wrestling: Individual Districts, Away, Union City, 10:00 am. . MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Volleyball: Bath, Away, 5:30 p.m. Jr. HI. Basketball: St. Philip, Home, 4:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting: Administration Building, 7:00 p.m. On dean's list For more than 65 years, our family and staff have served you. . .the families of Eaton County. We are devoted to helping you through one of the most traumatic time of your life. By calling on us you can be assured of peace of mind that your requests will be carried out with dignity and compassion. When you choose to contact us, you can rely on Pray Funeral Home, family serving families since 1923. Susan Miller of Nashville N was one of 201 students at Adrian College who were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. To achieve the honor, students must earn at least 12 credit hours of academic credit and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average. Miller is a sophomore ma­ joring in pre-law. Spanish II students from the high school, Dawn Brand and Michelle Baker, help Kellogg fifth graders, Corey Robins, Brandon Eberly, and Michael Hurlbut, translate the names of items in their picture books. Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Nashville Feed517-852-9595 & seed 301 South Main, Nashville, Ml • FEATURING Trust: PRE-ARRANGEMENTS ZW funeral Mo me, Jnc. 401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI (517) 543-2950 Coming soon... OUR FIRST ANNUAL CHICK DAY APRIL 1, 1990 now Taking Orders Come in for details. 4-H Kids: We are offering a 10% feed discount for 4-H projects. Custom Feeds Made to Order Bulk Delivery Available STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 2 ^517-852-9393 iL& wt pro Vic �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 9 New books available at Putnam Library ‘’The Fishing Tackle Catalog,” by Herbert Schaff­ ner. A source-book for the well-equipped angler. Whether a novice or expert, the reader can find references and insight, as well as photographs on how tackle components fit various fishing situations. Presented in memory of Billy Maker by Maple Valley Educational Support Personnel. “When the Root Children Wake Up,” by Helen Dean Fish. An illustrated book for children about the earth in spring time. It is based on a story first published in 1906. Presented in memory of Bun­ ny and Clarence Shaw by their daughter, Roberta Stimak. “ Education of a Wander­ ing Man,” a memoir by Louis L’Amour. In a candid account of his own life, the late author recalls his youth in North Dakota, his world-wide odysseys and his evolution as a writer. “Loving Each Other,” by Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D This is a book about the challenge of human relationships. The Dog Care Question and Answer Book,” by Dr. Barry Bush. This may be an important book for concerned dog owners and breeders. “The Politics of Cancer,” by Samuel Epstein, M.D. Tliis book deals with the theory that most human cancers are environmentally induced or related - and thus preventable. “The Dark Half,” fiction by Stephen King. This is a fascinating tale of terror by the popular author. “Straight,” by Dick Fran­ cis. The death of his brother, Greville, bodes ill for Derek Franklin, who inherits numerous aspects of his life, including its dangers. “Black Baby,” by Clare Boylan. A spinster takes in a young black woman she believes she adopted with a missionary donation years before. “The Killing Man,” by Mickey Spillane. This is a new Mike Hammer mystery. “Harmful Intent,” by Robin Cook. A physician turned fugitive must save School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 7 Pizza bun, com, pineapple. Thursday, Feb. 8 Pizza, baked beans, mixed fruit. Friday, Feb. 9 Lasagna, mixed vegetable, peaches, peanut butter sand­ wich. Birthday treat, please wear tag. Monday, Feb. 12 Vegetable soup, crackers, pickle spear, apricots, tuna sandwich. Tuesday, Feb. 13 Goulash, peas, pears, peanut butter sandwich. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 7 ♦Salad, *Sliced Turkey, mashed potatoes, gfavy/dressing, green beans, pineapple, Correction: himself and stop a lethal drug­ tampering plot. ““Death of a Politician,” by Richard Condon. A fic­ tional history of contemporary American politics since World Warn. “Earthly Remains,” by Thursday, Feb. 8 ♦Salad, *Sloppy Jo’s, ♦Com Dog, com, apple juice, salad bar. Friday, Feb. 9 ♦Salad, Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, french fries, peaches. Monday, Feb. 12 ♦Salad, *Pizza, com, fruit juice, cookie. Tuesday, Feb. 13 ♦Salad, *Fish/bun, ♦Ravioli, fruit jello, peanut butter sandwich, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Maplewood School Lunch Menu Peter Hemon. Set against Israel’s war for independence, this novel is about an exotic and dangerous archaeological discovery. “The Russia House.'” New fiction by John LeCarre. Maple Valley senior's poem is selected as semi-finalist Kathy Carl, a senior at Maple Valley High School, has received word from The National Library of Poetry that one of her poems has been selected as a semi­ finalist in the 1990 North American Open Poetry contest. The poem will also be published in a forthcoming an­ thology “On the Threshold of a Dream.” Kathy’s poem, “My Special Bear,” was written and entered into the contest as part of a requirement for Nor­ ma Acker’s “Writing for Publication” class. Kathy is the daughter of James and Nancy Carl of Nashville. The following is her poem: The January meeting for Pack No. 3176 was filled with robots, spaceships, cars of the future, boats and many other creations made from milk containers, pop cans, popcorn and various other objects. In December the scouts were given a list of objects to use to create something - call­ ed Genius Kits. The objects were judged by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ossenheimer and Russ Kearny. The following scouts received first-place ribbons: Matt Thome, Nathan Glass, Brad Rapson, Andy Adams, Matthew Fawley, Bee Gee Garvey, and Sam Javor. Special awards were presented in the following Grief support meeting set COPE - a grief support group will meet Thursday, FEb. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. For more informa­ tion call 852-0840. Kathy Carl By Kathy Carl Oh teddy bear, teddy bear You sit there without a care When life is bad and I’m Nashville resident on Olivet's list D. Laureen Pettengill of Nashville was named to the fall semester 1989 dean’s list at Olivet College. A grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale must be achieved to be eligible for the honor. A 1970 graduate of Flushing High School, Pettengill is majoring in social studies and physical education. categories: most original, Randy Silsbee; best design, Michael Reid; most modem, David Taylor; most unique. Josh Thome; cutest, David Stevens; most creative, Shawn Graham; most clever, Jeremy Barlow; most realistic, Tim Rumsey. All scouts participating received a “100 Grand” can­ dy bar for the efforts. The following boys were awarded patches for their ef­ forts in selling Trailsend pop­ corn: Andy Adams, John Jarrard, Richie Genther, Mat­ thew Fawley, David Taylor and Chris Dunham. Two scouts received the patch, plus special scout dog tags for selling over $100 worth of popcorn: Christopher Hartwell and Sam Javor. •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* ■ MAPbLE VAiLn LEY HgS CAoFETERIA :! | MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ! JTHURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ < Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 • You are cordially invited to attend a ... “RALLY TO RE-ELECT” VILLANUEVA for VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE PRESIDENT down You are there without a frown I can tell you anything Whatever news I may bring Whether it is good or bad Even if it makes me sad You always listen to me Not even charging a fee I assume you’re always there To me you’re my special bear. My Special Bear bread and butter. Pack 3176 Scouts win awards for 'Genius Kits' made Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1990 • 7:00 P.M. 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Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — 5 Gal. Metal Kerosene Can Reg. ‘8.99 $6" SALE... Cash & Cary — White Supplies Last — by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — At the ripe old age of 6 years old, a Nashville kindergartner may be well on his way to reaching his goal of being an expert in karate, the ancient art of self­ defense. Achieving a personal goal set last year, Paul Henry Felder won the first-place trophy for sparring in the “Super Tot” division at the Hastings Karate Club — Winter Mid-Michigan Open Karate Championship Tourna­ ment last month. His execution of karate forms also earned him a thirdplace trophy at the tournament. These were Felder’s latest additions to an impressive col­ lection of karate trophies. Last September, Felder brought home two secondplace trophies in forms and sparring. In October, the Fall Mid-Michigan Open Karate Championship Tournament saw Felder earn a third in sparring and a second in forms. Felder traveled to Michigan State University in November and came home with trophies for a third-place finish in spar­ ring and a fifth in forms. So the first-place finish this year was a real thrill for the young athlete. Felder has also passed the necessary tests and has been promoted several times. His VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 12,1990 to current rank is 5th Kup White Belt. His mother, Kathy Felder, said he would be tested for 4th Kup Green Belt this year. Kathy and her husband Hank support and encourage Paul’s interest in karate. Lions reschedule b-ball game with Bronson The Maple Valley at Bron­ son basketball game schedul­ ed for last Friday has been postponed until Saturday, Feb. 17. Officials cited snowcovered and icy roads as the reason for the cancellation. The Lions’ volleyball game with Bath scheduled for Mon­ day was also cancelled due to icy roads. It has been Doug and Julie Durkee As a five-year old, Paul Henry Felder won several second and third place trophies. But his goal this year was to win a first place trophy. At the age of 6 years old, Felder achieved his goal by taking first place in sparring at the Hastings Karate Club — Winter Mid-Michigan Karate Championship Tournament. Here Felder demonstrates a position and displays his impressive collection of trophies. the Qualified Electors of the village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE: February 12, 1990 — Last Day DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS The soth day preceding said Election A9 provided toy section 498, Act. no. IIS, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended, at 121 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE For the purposes of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. SHARON STEWART, village Clerk “It’s taught him self­ discipline and self-confidence as well as how to defend himself,” Kathy said. “Karate helps me to con­ centrate better, too,” said Paul, who attends morning kindergarten at Fuller Elementary School. Paul said karate has taught him how to avoid fights, but also to know when and how to defend himself. “Karate teaches me that if a bully tries to start fight on the playground, you should go tell someone,” he said. But he added that he knew how to block a punch or a kick if necessary. Practicing daily on his own Continued on next page— TAKING BIDS rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 19 at Maple Valley. The Lion basketball team returns to the court tonight at home against Middleville. Maple Valley plays at St. Philip Friday. The Lions are 9-2 overall and in a first place tie in the SMAA with Bronson and Pennfield at 7-1. 8x8 Storage Shed with Floor. Send sealed bids to Dave Doozen, Maplewood School, 170 Seminary, Ver­ montville, Ml 49096. Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. Feb. 12th. Write “Storage Shed Bid on outside of envelope. PRIMARY ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) State of Michigan — at — Village Office — 121 south Main within said Village on February 19,1990 For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political parties participating therein, candidates for the following offices, viz: 1 1 1 3 - 2 2 2 4 YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR TERM TERM TERM TERM VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER TRUSTEES Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified electorr pre­ sent and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. a.m. The Polls for sold Election will be open from 7 o'clock and remain open until 8 o'clock P.M., of the same Election day. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk �*be Coerteved freer previev. pope— and twice a week at the deb. Felder is devoted to the sport. He started taking karate lesoom at the Hastings Karate Club when he was 4 years oM and became the youngest member ever tojoin the karate group. His metructor. first-degree black belt Nancy Hammond, said Felder deserved it because he is such a hard worker, "He’s really a super little guy. He was sick recently with some form of meningitis, but he didn’t let it keep him down," Hammond said. "He works unusually hard on karate, but he seems to thrive on it," she added. His interest in the sport and mental discipline began when he saw karate movies and television shows and when he watched a neighbor practicing karate (kata) forms. “I just watched them and thought I want to be one of them (a karate expert)." Felder said. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER < WELL DRILLING ft PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steal Pipa • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HW r. VERMONTVILLE Vafltay News, MaatatBa. Teeaday February a 1990 — Page 11 Applicants sought for 5oth annual Vermontville Syrup Queen contest Who will be seteoed as VermaurvilJe’s Maple Syrup Queen far 1990? AB junior dans gtrts st Mapte Valley Jr.-Sr High are welcome to vie for the honor. Appticafkns see avaihbe in the school office. The tacky girt who is chosen for the title win ruga over the 50th aannai Maple Syrup Festival at April awd win a 1500 scholarship. The syrup queen and her court also represent Vermontrifle by panic ipeting in parades and events in other Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu set Fuldwr practices o kick while showing oH numerous k or ole trophies. He also said that the popular movie series the "Karate Kid" was an inspiration and one of his favorites. But the karate craze really began with Bruce Lee, whose movies Felder also enjoys He said he plans to continue karate and hopes to become a black belt himself someday. "I think more people should try karate, it helps me (to 8« along) in (relationships) school and at home, too," Felder said. He added that the mental hta dtedpttoe and ancient way of life also teaches respect for parents and ciders. Recently. Felder began practicing with a weapon. Kathy said. "It's called a 'bayou.' and it's a staff.” she saat Felder said his new goal is to perform and compete with the staff in tournaments If past performance is any indication, Nashville’s up and coming "Karate Kid” will also find success with the staff on the field of battle. Tax form guide free to residents An easy-to-understand booklet with helpful hints on filling this year’s tax forms is available to residents of Eaton County from State Represen­ tative Frank M. Fitzgerald. The free booklet is available at local libraries or through Fitzgerald’s office. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the booklet may do so by visiting their local library or contacting Fitzgerald at the State Capitol, Lansing, 48913; tclphonc (517) 373-0853. The Michigan Taxpayer’s Guide contains information on property taxes, property tax credit, Michigan income tax. single business tax and other tax-related subjects. “This year's guide will assist anyone filling out their Michigan tax forms." Fit­ zgerald said. "Because tax laws are constantly changing, many people may find it d if ficult to complete their own forms. This publication pro­ vides citizens with in forma tion in understandable language on the many Michigan tax laws.” Seventh graders up record to 7-1 in league Maple Valley’s seventh graders traveled to Lansing Christian Jan. 31 and record­ ed a 42 to 35 win to improved their record to 7 and I. The young Lions came out roaring in the second quarter seven­ teen points to take a 19 to 10 half-time lead. The second half saw all the Lions in the action with ten players scor­ ing. Gabe Priddy. Keith Carpenter, and Greg Halliwill led in scoring with eight points each Priddy and Halliwill each had 6 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 19. 1990 For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political partied par­ ticipating therein, candidates for the following offices, 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 & CLOSING OF THE POLLS Election Law. Act 146. 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 qualifed 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 Rose Heaton. Village Clerk Wednesday. Feb. 7 Meatloaf wifa gravy, mixed greens, peas with pearl onxxs. bread, ofao. banana, milk. Thursday, Feb. 8 Beef tips and gravy, cot ritaw. french cut green beam, rice pilaf, peaches, milk. Friday, Feb. 9 Baked chkkcn. fruit and veggie. cauliflower, bread, ciao, cake, milk. Monday. Feb. 12 Ribeye steak, augratin potatoes, broccoli cuts. bread. Mao. apptenngs. milk. Tuesday. Feb. 13 Pork or potty w poy with gravy, gravy sweet potatoes or squash, spsnach. bread, oteo. peaches, milk. Events Wednesday, Feb 7 Hastings, arts and crafts;; Middleville, cards; Woodland, popcorn. Karl Klahn (slides); Delton, blood pressure, all sites make your own Valentine. Thursday, Feb. 8 Hastings, cards. Bill Sbeidan income taxes. 10-2; rebounds. Last Monday they traveled to Bellevue and came away with a 48 to 33 win. Gabe Priddy led the scoring with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Cory Hamilton had 9 points with two 3 point field goals. Keith Carpenter also had 9 points. Judging to select the 'silages royeky will be con­ ducted fnltoamg a 7 pm corarmirutx dinner Monday. Feb. 12 at the Cocgrcgationri Church m Venmwsdte Con­ testants are required to wear formal store The community dinner is being sponsored by the VermoMriate Lfaos dab. Reser­ vations are required and tickets may be obtained from members Nashvdte. tango; MMdfavdte. cards. Back Forty Band Friday. Feb. 9 - Haotntgs. board games; Nashvdte. tar thday party, popcorn. Millie Carrigan (pmno). Woodland, popconi Monday. Feb 12 - Lm coin's Birthday; Hastings, bingo aad popcorn; dkvilte. cards; Woodland, popcorn. Tuesday. Feb. 13 - al sites puzzles; Hastiags. Remember When. WET BASEMENT? oyvirvrr® -T SYSTEM « row fact istntATts c*» r«« i-aooxatza: *• 0aaM Aaaun.- 243-W0 CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work i and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing... THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 558 Sherman, Nashville i * Stripping trppng * Repair epar ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Stuart and Elaine southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 12, 1990 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 THE VILLAGE HALL February 12,1990 — Last Day The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 206 N Main Street, Nashville For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if 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 Rose Heaton, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. February 6, 1990 — Page 12 Special Meeting MAPLE VALLEY Board of Education 5. Administration Building, 7:00 p.m., Jan. 25, 1990 Present: Wm. Flower, D. Hawkins, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. Absent: L. Filter, A. Krebs (student rep.) 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. Administrators present: Supervisor Aldrich and C. Wolff. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Hawkins, supported by Tobias to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held January 8, 1990, with the following correction to #130 (Ayes: Flower, Filter, Hawkins, Pino, Stewart, Tobias. Nays: Viele. Motion carried.) Ayes: All. Absent: Filter. Motion carried. 3. Communications: President Flower read a letter from Maryjo Fralick requesting a mater­ nity leave and using 5 of her accumulated sick days. Motion made by Stewart, supported by Viele to grant the leave. Ayes: All present. Absent: Filter. Motion carried. 4. Resignation N. Moore: Motion made by Viele with regret, supported by Hawkins to accept Nancy Moore's resignation as Ass't. Bookk- NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the Coun­ ty of Eaton met in organizational and recessed sessions at the County Facilities, in the Ci­ ty of Charlotte on January 2, and January 17, 1990. 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. 6. 7. 8. eeper/Secretary effective Feb. 2, 1990. Ayes: Hawkins, Stewart and Viele. Nays: Flower, Pino and Tobias. Absent: Filter. Motion did not pass at this time. Sonitrol & Tuition: Mr. Wolff commented on sonitrol alarm system and tuition students. Selling paper shed at MW: A letter from D. Doozan asking permission from the board to take bids on the paper shed located at Maplewood Elementary. Mr. Doozan and teacher R. Smith stated that they are no longer collecting papers. The request for bids will appear in the Maple Valley News and all bids will be sent to Mr. Doozan. Money received from the sale of this shed will go into the 6th grade camp fund. Transfer Pat Semrau to dishwasher: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Viele to accept Mr. Wolff's recommendation to transfer Pat Semrau to the position of dishwasher at the Jr.-Sr. High School. Ayes: All. Absent Filter. Motion carried. Step increase for Walker & Hawkins: There was discussion regarding the step increases for teacher aide C. Walker and Elementary Secre­ tary B. Hawkins, which was originally voted on at the Sept. 18, 1989, regular board meeting. A recess was called so that board members could listen to the Sept. 18th tape for clarification. Open session: There was further discussion regarding the step increases. Motion made by Pino that these step increases be granted, 1 for C. Walker and 2 for B. Hawkins. Motion died due to lack of support. There was further discussion. Motion made by Hawkins to place Cindy Walker on the 4th year step with retro pay to the first day of the 1989-90 school year. Supported by Pino. Ayes: all. Absent: Filter. Motion carried. Motion made by Pino to place Brinda Hawkins on the 4th step with retro pay to her first day of work in the 1989-90 school year. Supported by COMMISSION ORDER . Pesticide certifications meeting set for Feb. 7 (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) Farmers interested in becoming certified for the first time or recertified to app­ ly restricted use pesticides are invited to a meeting Wednes­ day, Feb. 7, at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. A pesticide applicator refresher course will be of­ fered by the Extension staff from 9 to noon. Then at 1:30 p.m., Michigan Department of Agriculture representatives will administer the examinations. All interested persons who have not previously registered are urged to contact the Exten­ sion office before the exam date. The telephone numbers are 517/543-2310 or 372-5594. PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE AND NORTHERN PIKE Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its December 6, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to: 1. Take or attempt to take pike and muskellunge at any time other than from the last Saturday in April through November 30 on Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Austin, West, Crooked and Eagle Lakes In Kalamazoo Coun­ ty; Big Star Lake, Lake County; Hudson Lake, Lenawee County; Bankson, Brownwood and Round Lakes in Van Buren County. 2. Take or attempt to take any species of fish with a spear, except carp, from May 1 through August 15, from any lake on the following list, ex­ cept Brevort Lake, which is closed to all spearing. 3. Take or possess northern pike of a size less than 30 inches from any lake on the following list denoted by an asterisk. LAKE COUNTY "Kingston "Dumont Hutchins "Osterhout Fletcher Floodwaters Clear Lower Crooked "Thornapple Cornwall Impoundment Caribou "Budd "Ovid Wiggins Alger Allegan Allegan Allegan Alpena Barry Barry Barry LAKE "Campeau "Dean "Lincoln "Murray Big Star Nepessing "Lake Hudson "Whitemore COUNTY Kent Kent Kent Kent Lake Lapeer Lenawee Livingston, Washtenaw Livingston Mackinac Mason Mecosta "Woodland Brevort Bass Round Fletcher Floodwater Montmorency Long UllU West Twin Montmorency Traverse "Mona Muskegon "Cable Iron "Brooks Newaygo Emily "Heron Oakland "Porter Iron "Tipsico Oakland Stanley Iron Big Bear Otsego "Austin Kalamazoo Otsego Otsego Crooked Kalamazoo "Lake Macatawa Ottawa Eagle Kalamazoo Long St. Joseph "West Kalamazoo "Grassy Schoolcraft "McKeever Schoolcraft : Bankson Van Buren Brownwood Van Buren Round Van Buren Three Legged Van Buren This order cS“Pe1rs®d*e.® the ^Commission Order entitled "Protection of Muskellunge and Northern Pike," effective April 1, 1988, and assigned number CFI-116.88. This order shall take effect on April 1, 1990, and shall remain effective through March 31, 1995. Countersigned: David F. Hales Director Cheboygan Chippewa Clare Clinton Gladwin Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Stewart. Ayes: Flower, Pino, Stewart, Tobias, Viele. Abstain: Hawkins. Absent: Filter. Motion carried. Kellogg Black Boards: Teacher Steve Slag from Kellogg Elementary, spoke to the board regarding the concerns the Kellogg staff had with the black boards. He stated that the staff did not want to see these boards replaced, but wish to keep them. Executive session: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to go into executive session. Roll call. Ayes: Flower, Hawkins, Pino, Stewart, Tobias, Viele. Absent: Filter. Motion carried. Time: 8:05 p.m. Open Session: L. Filter present. Time: 9:22 p.m. Resignation N. Moore: Motion made by Hawk­ ins, supported by Stewart to accept Nancy Moore's letter of resignation. Ayes: Hawkins, Pino, Stewart and Viele. Nays: Filter, Flower and Tobias. Motion carried. Adjournment: Motion made by Stewart, sup­ ported by Viele to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:26 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Secretary - Ronald Tobias PROPOSED MINUTES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT FOR APPROVAL AT THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING Agenda Items MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Regular Board of Education Meeting Administration Building, February 12, 1990, 7:00 p.m. 1. Reports by building principals regarding school improvement program. 2. Instrumental music teacher Dennis Vanderhoef is asking approval for the jazz band to go to Chicago March 23-24-25 for musical performances. 3. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from Guen­ ther Mittelstaedt as Junior Varsity baseball coach. 4. Principal David Doozan will give a report regar­ ding the Michigan Health Model Program. 5. Athletic Director is recommending approval of Edgar Boldrey and Jerry Session as assistant coaches for the 1990 Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls track programs. 6. Consideration for advancement on the salary schedule per requests submitted by various support personnel. 7. General consideration for negotiations with Eaton County Education Association, MEA/NEA, and Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association. 8. Committee Reports. 9. Other Business. 10. Adjournment. — PUBLIC HEARING — There will be a public hearing February 8, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Rose Heaton Village Clerk i COMMISSION ORDER , (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE BROOD STOCK Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its October 4, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years on Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Dana Lake, Delta County; Brule, Chicagon, Chief Edwards, Emily, Paint, Stanley and Violet Lakes and Brule Island Impoundment (Paint Pond), Iron County; Lake Hudson,, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; and Bankson Lake, Vari Buren County; it shall be unlawful to: 1. Take or possess muskellunge of a size less than 45 inches. 2. Take muskellunge by any means other than with hook and line. ne. 3. Take or attempt to take muskellunge from Brevort Lake at a time other than from the first Saturday in June through February. 4. Have more than one legal muskellunge in possession. This order supersedes the Commission Order entitled "Protection of Muskellunge Brood Stock - Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Lake Hudson Lenawee County; Brevort. Lake, Mackinac County; Bankson Lake, Van Buren County," effective April 1, 1988, and assigned number CFI-153.88. § This order shall take effect on April 1, 1990 and shall remain effective through March 31, 1995. Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: David F. Hales Director �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 13 Obituaries XX . X James N. Wells . CHARLOTTE - James N. Wells, 56 of 302 Prairie Street, Charlotte passed away Tues­ day, January 30,1990 at Spar­ row Hospital, Lansing after a long illness. Mr. Wells was born in Grand Ledge, the son of Floyd and Lena (Jones) Wells. He had been a Charlotte resident for 33 years coming from the Vermontville area. He was employed by the L.L. Johnson Lumber Co., Charlotte since 1955. He was an Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife, June (White) Wells; a son, James W. (Debbie) Weils; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Rosemary) Reynolds, all of Charlotte; grandchildren, . The Eaton County Cooperative Extension home economics program annually asks one volunteer from towns, villages and cities of the county to work in an ad­ visory capacity to identify family needs in their communities. Twelve people sit on the 1990 Extension Home Economics Advisory Board. They are Cindy Knaup, Olivet; Doris Bennett, Bellevue; Jean Kline, Eaton Rapids; Chris Stover, Potter­ ville; Sue Mead, Mulliken; Melvin Rairigh, Sunfield; Ellie Marazita, Grand Ledge; Linda Crutcher, Lansing; Bet­ ty Cook, MAEH; Ruth Hill, Dimondale; Pat O’Dell, Ver­ montville; and Ken Wirt, Charlotte. These people have commit­ ted themselves to act as “eyes and ears” for the Extension service for the next year. “If you have any sugges- tions on the type of educa­ tional programs that need to be presented in your area, MSU Rodeo clinic planned for Sunday Feb. 11 at MSU Michigan State University will conduct a rodeo clinic for all 4-H rodeo members from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 11 at the MSU Livestock Pavilion. This clinic is mandatory for all first-year members. From noon to 1 p.m. there will be a 4-H rodeo leaders meeting also at the Pavilion. For more information, call the CES office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. please contact your represen­ tative,” said Mona Ellard, Extension home economist. steak Bundle $9500 sausage.......... ... ■ Steak Bundle Roast Bundle ®48°° $5900 mrr......... ... «i»® Nashville Locker Service 729 DURKEE, NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 • 852-9332 • Seed Savings Days TOOLS Sift***. Melissa, Danny, Becky and Jessie Wells; brothers, Roger Wells of Sunfield, Alton Wells of California and Jerry Wells of Gladwin; sisters, Margaret Ypma of Saranac, Marjorie Guy of Dewitt, Marilee Fuller­ ton of Phoenix, Arizona and Salliann McConnell of Green­ ville and his mother, Lena Russell also of Greenville. Funeral services were held Friday, February 2 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte with Pastor Duane W. Royston and Pastor Gary Reiss officiating. Burial was in the Maple Hill Cemet­ ery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Twelve area people serve on Extension board Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equip­ ment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOL SALES tllllRM. MtRCHUOISt. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Livestock workshop set at MSU Feb. 24 All 4-H teen and adult leaders in the livestock project are invited to attend a two-day workshop on the 4-H livestock program Feb. 24 and 25 at Kettunen Center. This year’s topics will in­ clude selecting a market pro- ject animal, artificial insemination and embryo transfer, salesmanship and marketing and project animal and evaluation. For more information or to register, call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Registration deadline is Feb. 12. CIBA-GEIGY Seed Division Funk’s G* SEED | Sa Savings Days (f CIBA-GEIGY COMING SOON Seed Division Funk’s G OPEN HOUSE February 20-21-22 at KARL FORELL'S - N. Cochran, Charlotte - 543-2672 Commission Order - CFI-115.90 (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) WALLEYE AND SAUGER SIZE LIMIT Ba. Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sec­ tions 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its October 4, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years the walleye and sauger size limit shall be 15 inches on all state waters, except Lake Gogebic, Big Manistique Lake, Grand Lake (Presque Isle County), Lake Erie, Lake St Clair and the Detroit and St Clair Rivers. This order supersedes the Commission order entitled "Walleye and Sauger Size Limit", effective January 1,1985, and assigned number CFI-115.85. innnibeopttWg Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: David F. Hales, Director Department of Natural Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Ml 48909 idtaWta We. tett QflPER^ Commission Order - CFI-112.90 (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) OPEN SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS ON PIKE, WALLEYE, SAUGER AND MUSKELLUNGE Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sec­ tions 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its October 4,1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to take the following named species except within the open seasons and daily limits as prescribed below: Open season: On walleye, sauger northern pike and muskellunge (including tiger muskellunge). Region I: All Upper Peninsula waters, including the surrounding Great Lakes and connecting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from May 15 through March 15. Regions II and III: All Lower Peninsula waters except the Great Lakes and connecting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from the last Saturday in April though March 15. Regions II and III: The Great Lakes and connecting waters shall be open year around: except that muskellunge in Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers may be taken only from the first Saturday in June through December 15 of each year. For the purposes of this order, all drowned river mouth lakes such as Manistee Lake, Lake Macatawa and Muskegon Lake are considered as inland waters and are sub­ ject to inland water regulations. jfH taZ Ln*' CIBA-GEIGY This order shall take effect on April 1,1990, and shall remain effective through March 31,1995. Daily Catch Limits: Statewide limits shall be five (5) singly or in combination for largemouth and smaltmouth bass, walleye and sauger and northern pike; the daily catch limit on muskellunge is one (1) (including tiger muskellunge) except that the daily catch limit on Lakes St. Clair and Erie and the Detroit and St. Clair rivers shall be six singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger, and northern pike when the catch includes at least one walleye or sauger. This order supersedes the Commission Order entitled "Open Seasons and Catch Limits on Pike, Walleye, Sauger and Muskellunge", effective April 1, 1987 and as­ signed number CFI-112.87. This order shall take effect on April 1,1990, and shall remain effective through March 31,1995. Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: David F. Hales, Director Department of Natural Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Ml 48909 Seed Division the area Funk’s G‘ AVERAGE VARIETY MOISTURE HIGH YIELD LOW AVERAGE YIELD YIELD G-4385 G-4299 G-4309 20.95 18.22 18.74 180.60 156.50 166.64 126.47 105.00 124.35 G-4326 G-4393 G-4425 G-4395 G-4361 16.63 21.27 165.30 127.35 173.36 169.02 166.32 161.80 140.19 137.10 135.30 149.10 20.80 20.56 18.88 153.18 134.72 140.93 148.21 153.83 151.74 149.45 153.02 Karl Forell Seeds Inc 5858 N. Cochran Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813 Phone (517) 543-2672 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 14 enlistment and studied the per­ sonal and professional stan­ dards traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning pro­ gram and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline were emphasiz­ ed throughout the training cycle. He joined the Marine Corps in August 1989. Vicky L. Gauthier Donald L. Frisbie Pvt. Donald L. Frisbie has completed an Army motor transport operator course at Fort Dix, N.J. During the course, students were trained in the operation and maintenance of military vehicles of less than four and one-half tons rated capacity. Instruction was also given in the transportation of person­ nel, equipment and supplies.. He is the son of Donald C. Frisbie of 9117 Benton Road, Grand Ledge, and Karen A. Gierzak of 1450 Pease Road, Vermontville. The private is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Marine Sgt. Vicky L. Gauthier, daughter of Robert S. Swift of Nashville, recently reported for duty with 1st Force Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, Calif. A 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School, she join­ ed the Marine Corps in September 1989. Randy J. Planck Marine Pvt. Randy J. Plan­ ck, son of Walter J. Planck of Nashville, has cmpleted recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. During the 13-week training cycle, Planck was taught the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his G.M. EMPLOYEES & Family Members Ask for me for FRIENDLY SERVICE LEROY SLEEPER TEAMDIXIE Wilson L. Ashley Marine Pfc. Wilson L. Ashley, son of Wilson L. and Elaine K. Ashley of 10400 Guy Road, Nashville, has completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif. During the 13-week training cycle, Ashley was taught the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine he will experience during his enlist­ ment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning pro­ gram and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline were emphasiz­ ed throughout the training cycle. A 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School, he joined the Marine Corps in July 1989. JWWVWWWWWWVi CHEVROLET • ship principles and small unit training techniques essential to a first-line supervisor in a technical or administrative environment. Gillum is a military police specialist with the 526th Military Police Detachment at Fort Greely, Alaska. He is the son of Henry E. Gillum Jr. of 6405 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, and Sandra L. Wilkins of 4177 Loftus Road, Freeport. The specialist is a 1986 graduate of Grand Rapids Central High School. Brian C. Gillum OLDSMOBILE Spec. Brian C. Gillum has completed a U.S. Army primary leadership course. Students received training in supervisory skills, leader­ 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 For Sale Help Wanted CASE TRACTOR, rebuilt engine, 48" cutting blade, $800 or best Electronic organ with double keyboard and rhythm, $300 or best. Complete collec­ tion (12) Norman Rockwell bells, $600. Antique organ stool, $50. Water filtration system, $140. 852-1651 after 1pm. HELP WANTED TEACHER AIDE-BUS AIDE MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS The position is open during the 1989-90 school year. The person employed will ride the special educaiton bus to and from Potterville and also be a class­ room aide during the school day. This position was developed through an IEPC involving a student residing within the Maple Valley School District but attending a special education program in Potterville. The major responsibility will be working with this student. Anyone interested in being considered a canidate for this position should submit a letter of application to Superintendent Carroll Wolff, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. 49096 FOR SALE: 1988 S-15 Jimmy Blazer, loaded. Call 517-726-1310.______________ GOOD HAY FOR SALE: 50 pound square bales. 1st cutting $1.50, 3rd cutting, $2.50. Call Marv Mitchell, 7273 Dowling Road, Nashville, at 616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220.______________ KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334.______ HELP WANTED ASSISTANT SECRETARY­ BOOKKEEPER POSITION MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE The following position is open in the Maple Valley Schools Administraiton Office. This position is not part of the Maple Valley Educational Support Personnel Association, MESPA. The hours for this position will vary throughout the fiscal year: Requirements Minimum of a High School Diploma, good typing Skills, Bookkeeping Experience, Computer Back­ ground and Experience and Payroll Experience Helpful. Anyone interested in being considered a candiate for this position should submit a letter of application and resume to Super­ intendent Canoil J. Wolff, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI. 49096. SEASONED HARDWOOD $35 per face cord, delivered. 517-647-2012 after 5. Fann BEE HIVES FOR RENT: for pollination. 948-2350. Mary I. Greenwood Navy Lieutenant Mary I. Greenwood, daughter of William and Jarene Fox of Vermontville, was recently awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. Lt. Greenwood was cited for meritorious service while serving at Naval Hospital Guam in the Marianas Islands. The decoration is an official recognition of her outstanding accomplishments and was presented during for­ mal ceremonies. Greenwood is currently at­ tending the University of Maryland. She is obtaining a master of science in nursing with a specialty in trauma and critical care, under the Navy Duty Under Instruction program. A 1972 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 1976 graduate of Nazareth College in Kalamazoo, Greenwood accepted a com­ mission into the Navy in 1983. She presently lives in Columbia, Md., with her hus­ band, Jerry, and daughter, Tarah. Wanted ROOM OPENING Bennett’s Adult Foster Care Home in Vermontville, private room for elderly loved one, family type home. Call 517/726-0324. ONE REGISTERED MORGAN GELDING and a western saddle w/bridle, plus extras. $2,000 OBO, Heather 517-852-9669 after 7pm. PAINT GELDING 3 years old, green broke to ride and drive, fancy, gentle, hand raised, great confirmation. $2,000.948-2350. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Syrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. & bp# ttM 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 PARTS & SERVICE Business Services • • • • • • • 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 LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. VACANCY AVAILABLE: at Nashville mini-storage. Winter rates. 1/616-795-3713. 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. Pets FOR SALE: Blue Doberman, year and 1/2 old, papers, fixed, house trained, has all shots. $75. 517-852-0860. Miscellaneous HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580. • SALES REVSICE — • SERVICE • PARTS We service all brands 543-8332 tfLppliance 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 * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENNAIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. Robin Richards AUTHORIZED AGENT Anano,, SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiperitnctd, Reliable & Rusenable �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 6, 1990 — Page 15 Fruit production shows gains in state in 1989 Overall output of Michigan’s seven major fruit crops in 1989 showed a sharp increase from last year’s drought-damaged harvest, ac­ cording to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service. Total production of apples, grapes, peaches, pears, plums, sweet cheeries and tart cherries reached 711,500 tons, or 14 percent above the 1988 level. Only the grape and sweet cherry harvests were smaller. A severe statewide freeze the first weekend in May reduced the potential of the 1989 crop. Adequate rainfall throughout the growing season in the southwest and west central fruit growing districts was welcome after the 1988 drought. However, the northwest district suffered from lack of rain all summer. Also, while increased precipitation was beneficial for obvious reasons, it also provided an ideal environment for many diseases. Apple production in the state, at one billion pounds, was a fifth above last year’s leel. Michigan ranked second in apple production behind t year’s output, 1988 harvest. perennial leader Washington. Prune and plum production Pear production in the state The national crop totaled 10 in the state, at 13,000 tons, totaled 8,000 tons, up a third billion pounds, 10 percent was up 18 percent from the from last year’s crop. more than in 1988. The Michigan tart cherry crop, estimated at 190 million pounds, was 6 percent above a The 70th annual Vermont­ prizes and a door prize will be year ago, but utilized produc­ ville Firemen’s Dance will be given away during the tion was 6 percent lower, as evening. there was a significant amount held Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 Proceeds will be used to p.m. to 1 a.m. at the fire of unharvested production purchase fire equipment. Last station. because of disease. The Tickets are $5 per single year, part of proceeds went to Michigan crop was almost 70 and $10 per couple and are purchase a Jaws of Life. percent of U.S. production, available at the door. Raffle which was placed at 275 million pounds, 16 percent above a year ago. Two area students make Olivet list Michigan’s sweet cherry production fell 11 percent Two area students have Merle and Marlene Martin of from the 1988 level. The been named to the fall Vermontville. estimate of 25,000 tons in semester dean’s list at Olivet Finkler, a 1987 graduate of 1989, up 4 percent from the College. Mapel Valley High School, is 1988 level. They are Andrew J. majoring in psychology. Mar­ The state’s peach harvest Finkler, son of David and tin, a 1986 Maple Valley was up more than a fifth in Claudia Finkler of Nashville, graduate, is majoring in 1989 over the previous and Mark Martin, son of education. season’s crop. Michigan pro­ duction was estimated at 55 Vermontville firemen’s dance is Feb. 10 million pounds. Nationally, the crop reached 2.33 billion pounds. Michigan grape output fell almost a fifth from last year’s level to 43,000 tons. The U.S. crop fell 2 percent from last Soybeans video available on tape The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Servive has made available a video tape of the Michigan State University Professional Farmer Program on Soybeans. Senior citizens will gather Thursday at noon for their potluck meeting at the Con­ gregational Church. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. the choir will meet at Hildred Peabody’s home. Breakfast at the Methodist Church will take place Satur­ day at 10 a.m. . The United Methodist Youth Fellowship will have a dance Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. at Vermontville. There will be a $2 admission. Junior farmers* meeting moved The Vermontville Junior Farmers’ February meeting has been moved from Feb. 19 to Feb. 12. For more information, call 726-1432. Survivors of Violence support group meets The Survivors of Violence is a support group open to all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, incest or abuse. LL ee of charge. The group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the CAA Womyn’s Concerns Office, 107 S. Jef­ ferson St., Hastings. For further information, call the Womyn’s Concerns office at 948-4260. (tfh) GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Calendar ofEvents The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Feb. 9 - 4-H Teen Lock-In, Hope College, Dow Center, Holland, 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 12 - Adult Farmer Series: Establishing High Yield Alfalfa Stands, Conventional and No-Till Seeding Methods, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Feb. 13 - Michigan Regional Swine Management Seminar, 9 a.m., Fabiano’s Restaurant, Portland. Pre-registration required. Feb. 14 - Happy Valentine’s Day! Feb. 14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Feb. 15 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. Feb. 15 - Basic IBM-DOS class, 7:30 p.m., Carlton Township Hall, Hastings. Feb. 19 - Adult Farmer Series: Farming with the “Right-toFarm” Act, with Ms. Chris Leitzau, MDA, 8 p.m., Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Feb. 21 - “Laughter/Humor ... Mental Flossing,” 1-2:15 p.m., Extension Office; open to all. Feb. 21 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Feb. 22, March 1, 8 and 15 - Weed and Insect Control Workshop. Pre-registration required. Feb. 23-24 - 4-H Veterinary Science Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Feb. 24 - State 4-H Teen Workshop, 9:30 a.m., Union Building, MSU East Lansing. Feb. 24-25 - 4-H Beef, Sheep, Swine Teen Leader’s Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Call for CLASSIFIEDS 945-9554 We're Just Overflowing With Interest Tax form help offered to area senior citizens Assistance with filling out homestead property exemp­ tion forms and home heating credit forms is available for Senior Citizens Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Judd Cooley will be in the Community Education office in the Jr./Sr. High School dur­ ing this time. No appointment is necessary, and there is no charge for this service. For further information, call the Community Education office at 852-9275. This program, held Jan. 16 at the Clarksville Experiment Station, was designed to assist growers in improving yields, reducing inputs and improv­ ing product quality. The presentations include 1990 weed control recommenda- tions for soybeans, variety trial information, cultural practices (including planting dates, population, row spac­ ing, tillage and fertilizer), in­ sect management and disease management. The video tape is available free of charge for daily checkout. The Extension of­ fice is located at 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, and open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Barry County Extension With an Eaton Federal Certificate of Deposit you can pour interest into your account. Your interest grows faster at Eaton Federal because we compute interest on a daily basis. 12 month Certificate of Deposit 8.00% COMPOUND INTEREST GUARANTEED RETURN Effective Annual Yield EATON FEDERAL'S STRENGTH GOVERNMENTPROTECTION 8.45% Why gamble in the stock market when you can easily enjoy a generous return with complete peace of mind! Minimum Deposit Eaton Federal $500°° Bank Rate subject to change at renewal. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. % % • 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 dr KUH HOUSING orroMUNin FDIC INSURED Federally Imurcd Io $100,000 'rF.uill fstth.and'ircdilf ftthd'idilf . '•'4.7 a/ <be.7.r’ jfe �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, February 6. 1990 — Page 16 "Where Pleasing 'You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 WINTER HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 6; Sunday 9 to 3 PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1990 Check out Our FULL service MEAT DEPT. Quality, Freshness at a price you can afford. 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Shurfine Stuffed Spanish Olives *$1109 DOUBLE COUPONS Tuesday & Wednesday DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon of 5O< or lees In value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. - no double coupons on ma nem - 24-oz. Shurfine vegetable $f 09 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-02-13.pdf bca83705fb0d03a5549197a81f230933 PDF Text Text Bulk mid U.S. POSTACf HASTINGS. Mi 49053 S8V LWw* •' * Pen”«t N®. / Published byJ-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N.'Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 . . P4O}Box A, Noshville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 29 — Tuesday, February 13, 1990 Hinckley, Felder seek top post in Nashville primary by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — President Pro Tem Ray Hinckley and first-time candidate Henry Felder Jr. will seek the office ofvillage president in the Feb. 19 Republican primary election. The office is being vacated by John Hughes, who is stepping down after serving for 10 years. Hinckley, a retired banker, has served on the council for 11 years. He ran for president one time before and was defeated. “The biggest problem with Nashville is the same as with most communities — there’s not enough money,” Hin- ckley said. Although there was a $16,000 deficit reduction this year, the council has been spending money the village doesn’t really have for the last few years. Hinckley said his goal as president will be to maintain public health and safety by taking care of the roads and sidewalks, keeping good Ore and ambulance departments, supplying clean drinkable water and by maintaining a safe evironment. He also supports growth and business and industrial development on any level. “Even when Baby Bliss was here, there was more money in town,” Hinckley recalled. “They paid their people in cash with $2 bills, and you’d be surprised how many $2 bills local businesses were taking in.” - “So I know that even a little place that provides a few jobs at relatively low wages can have a big impact on the com­ munity,” he added. “But I think to lure industry we’re going to have to im­ prove our water and sewer system, which are outdated and in need of much repair and replacement parts,” said Hinckley, who recently recommended a 20-cent per thousand gallons up to 50,000 gallons water rate hike. The council recently discussed the water and sewer system needs and estimated that at least $140,000 were needed to bring them up to par. Hinckley also said he thinks it may be necessary for the village to consider having a part-time building inspector to keep property values up because of the number of ren­ tal properties in the village. “We have an inordinately high number of rental proper­ ties in Nashville and too many slumlords that are letting a lot ofproperty get run down, ’ ’ he said. If Hinckley wins the primary, he will be unopposed in the March 12 general elec­ tion and will have to have soSee Hinckley, on page 6 Hank Felder Ray Hinckley Nehmer to challenge Villanueva in local primary election by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE — The Feb. 19 primary election will feature a challenge from Trustee JoeAnn Nehmer, who will be trying to unseat incum­ bent Democratic Village President Sue Villanueva. There are no Republicans running for the top post. Run­ ning unopposed for three four-year terms on the council will be Democratic incumbent Don Martin, Republican in­ cumbent Rod Harmon and a first-time candidate, Republican Ron Houck, who will fill the seat being vacated by Nehmer. Village Clerk Sharon Stewart and Treasurer Kay Marsh are also running unop­ posed for their respective posts. Villanueva has been a longtime resident of the village, where she lives with her husband and continues to raise some of their five children. She also has two grandchildren, and all of the offspring live in Vermontville. She works at the Old Cookstove on Main Street, and has been a dispatcher with the fire and ambulance depart­ ment for more than seven JoeAnn Nehmer Sue Villanueva years. She was secretary for the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters for six years. Finishing her third two-year term as president, Villanueva is running on a platform that essentially promises to main­ tain the status quo, which she says is pretty good. “I’m doing a good job, and I will continue to do a good job,” is the claim Villanueva makes in hopes it will earn her a fourth term at the helm in Vermontville. “Everything is looking pretty good in the village right now, and I intend to keep it that way,” Villanueva adds. “Everything’ ’ constitutes such concerns as roads, See Nehmer, on page 2 No offer mode in stalled talks with teachers Negotiations with Maple Valley school support group to continue Happy Valentine's Day The fourth graders in Laura Smith's class at Maplewood Elementary School were busy decorating the school for Valentine's Day. But Jenny Hoisington, Rusty Cox, Shelley Arras and Jonathan Kay had plenty of room in their heart, so they sent along this Valentine's Day message to family, friends and to the whole Maple Valley community, "I Love You This Much." J-Ad Graphics News Service After meeting for three hours Wednesday, contract talks between the Maple Valley School District and the Maple Valley Education Sup­ port Personnel Association were scheduled to continue Tuesday at 4 p.m. Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff said the negotiating teams discussed the the fringe fringe benefit benefit package package and and that several items need more clarification, such as which people are involved and who will be covered by the insurance. This is the first time the sides have met since the School Board did not ratify a contract that the support personnel had ratified after reaching a tentative agreement with the board’s negotiating team last fall. There was also a meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening in the stalled contract talks with the teachers. Though the negotiators for the board, led by Harlow Claggett of the Michigan Association of School Boards Labor Relations Division, and for the Maple Valley Education Association, led by chief negotiator John Hughes, were present, Wolff said there were no negotiations. He attributed this to the fact that Michigan Employment Relations Commission mediator Ed Connors wasn’t present. But Hughes saw things differently. “It’s our position that it wasn’t necessary for Ed Con­ nors to be present for negotiations to take place,” Hughes said. He added that all ofthe personnel necessary for bargaining to proceed were at the meeting Wednesday. Contract talks with the teachers have been stalled since the board last fall ratified a contract that the MVEA had already rejected in a ratification vote of the rank and file. Hughes said he believes there was another reason why the talks did not resume last week. He said the board simply wasn’t prepared to bargain. “The reason there were no negotiations Wednesday is that the board wasn’t ready to make an offer,” Hughes said. He added that there has been no movement from the contract that the teachers re­ jected in the fall. Salary and. economic issues have been the points of contention at the bargaining table. The board offered the teachers a 5 Vi percent salary increase over the three years ofthe new contract, and it car­ ried a clause that would have raised it to 6 percent if Proposal A or B would have passed. However, the teachers say they want to regain parity with other area teachers and re­ jected that offer. There has been no progress since that time, which teachers have maintained is because the board has been unwilling to bargain or to See Negotiations, page 8 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 2 Nehmer to challenge Villanueva / sidewalks, water and sewer lines', public health and safety and anything affecting the people and property in Vermontville. However, she does not see her position as one of resting J-on her laurels, either. In a campaign ad, Villanueva ticks off her accomplishments, some of which her challenger says were dropped in her lap, such as the $7,800 Rural Economic Development Grant. Villanueva helped secure the $25,000 Michigan Equity Grant the village recently received for restoration of the historic Opera Hall. “I’ve always been a sup­ porter of the Opera House restoration, and I’m very ex­ cited about this grant,’’ she said. “I plan to see this pro­ ject through, so we can have a unique community center and an interesting and beautiful historic sight.’’ Despite a summer that saw an upsurge in crime, Villanueva said she is satisfied with the service the Eaton County Sheriffs Department has been giving the village. However, the village recently learned that one of the men charged with several burglaries in town was continued from front page and the people, she wants it. She also said that although it wasn’t budgeted, if someone came and said they were go­ ing to build a house on Spring Street but needed or wanted water, “I’d support it because we could borrow the money from the general fund, and I can’t see turning potential residents or businesses away if they can be reasonably accommodated. ’ ’ Villanueva noted that several other a c complishments have been made since she took office. These include the street and sidewalk projects, taking part in the block grant program that has seen money go to local homeowners for im­ provements, drilling the new municipal well, building the new maintenance garage, pur­ chasing the new pick-up truck, purchasing a sewer-jet and restoring the original Ver­ montville Cemetery. Houck and his wife are sponsoring a coffee hour for Villaneuva at the Old Cookstove restaurant on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m. Villanueva said she is confi­ dent of winning the primary because friends have assured her that she has enough sup- sentenced to one year in jail, which she said she thought was too lenient. Villanueva has overseen the improvement of some major and local roads and sidewalks and plans to continue these improvements. “The council has already budgeted for more im­ provements,” she said. “Round Lake Road and Anderson Road will be surfac­ ed this year, and the four streets started this year will be finished.’* “We have also budgeted $25,000 for a new dump truck with a scraper, and if the scraper is too expensive, we’ll be able to get it next year,” Villanueva noted. As for economic growth and development, she also supports “virtually anything within reason,” including the controversial proposed psychiatric prison that was be­ ing considered for Potterville. “I support new senior citizen, low-income and any other housing, new business, new industry, whatever will improve the tax base and br­ ing jobs and money to the village,” Villanueva said. Basically, Villanueva’s position is that ifshe perceives it to be good for the village port, but she knows there is typically a low voter turnout and that anything can happen. Concerning her opponent, Villanueva had two things to say. One was that she didn’t feel that in four years Nehmer had gathered the experience she needed to run the village. The second concerned a campaign letter Nehmer sent out to voters and supporters in the village. Nehmer said in the letter that she dealt with some ofthe issues facing the village and that she had expressed her opinions. Nehmer stressed that the letter contained a view of the issues from her perspective. Villanueva, afer receiving a copy, however, contended that the letter contained in­ complete or misleading infor­ mation and opinions or views with which she strongly disagreed. The incumbent president also charged that the informa­ tion in the letter cast a shadow on the performance of some of the other trustees. Stewart also responded to one item brought up in the let­ ter, concerning getting agen­ das to trustees earlier. She said she agreed with Nehmer’s recommendation and that she had hand delivered agendas in the past on her own time and with her own gas. But the trustees would forget to bring them to the meetings, so she would have to waste the time and material making new ones. However, Nehmer said that wasn’t what she meant in her Pack 3176 to hold Blue and Gold potluck Combining home insurance with car insurance saves you money with Auto-Owners. Tht,No PrMtonfooplg,- Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 18322651 METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...,10a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD money the village doesn’t have while trying to lure business and industry to Vermontville. Nehmer also said she wants a well-informed council and would encourage members to attend Michigan Municipal League and other conferences and seminars, such as those offered by the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service. “I’d like to see more in­ volvement in these things because it can only benefit the These village,,” she said. conferences also give people exposure to civic leaders in other communities.” “They’re a great source of information and ideas, and I think we should look to other rural Eaton County communities for ideas on how to improve Vermontville economically and otherwise,” Nehmer said. “I’d like to see a small municipalities’ union formed with towns like ours, Mulliken,, Sunfield, Olivet and others. I’d like to meet with them to discuss a variety of possibilities, including large-scale joint purchasing of goods and services,” she said. She also recommends improved communication between residents and officials. “Unlike my opponent, my phone number is listed, and I encourage people to call me when they have questions or problems," she said. “I also want to encourage people to vote and to come to meetings. “All I’m asking for in this election is a chance to see what I can do to help my community.” The general election is slated for March 12, but the contests will be decided in the primary. Cub Scout Pack No. 3176 will hold its annual Blue and Gold Potluck Monday, Feb. 19. The dinner will take place at the Nashville V.F.W. starting at 6 p.m. Parents are asked to furnish two dishes to pass (one a meat dish) and their own table service. Beverages will be provided and rolls will be furnished by the leaders. Awards will be given to the scouts and a short program will be presented. Plans are under way for the March Soap Box Derby. Any parents interested in helping may contact Diana Javor. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH letter. She said if she were elected she planned to contact the trustees several days before the meetings, not only to discuss what was on the agenda, but also to elicit opinions, ideas and items that should be added to the agenda. Nehmer, who is finishing her first four-year term as trustee, has lived in Vermont­ ville for 15 years with her husband and two teenage sons. A respiratory therapist, Nehmer is employed at Hayes-Green-Beech Hospital in Charlotte. She has also been a volunteer with the fire and ambulance service for 13 years. Other civic and community activities include chairing several committees, being treasurer for the athletic boosters and working with the band boosters and 4-H Clubs. Nehmer’s campaign is bas­ ed primarily on an issue im­ portant to all communities — improving the village’s economic fortunes, while w maintaining high standards for public health and safety.. “If I’m elected I plan to maintain and try to improve the health, safety and welfare ofthis community,” she said. “And I don’t think we can improve our economic welfare by waiting for business and industry to come to the village. “If we want new business, if we want industry and jobs, we are going to have to be ready to compete for them by offering tax incentives. “But most importantly, we’re going to have to go out looking for it with something to offer in return.” However, Nehmer also supports a balanced budget and said she would not spend NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ....... Wed. Service...... .9:45 a.m. ...11 am. ..... 7 p.m. . .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main. Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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. MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 ml south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service _____ 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...,10:30 a.m. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir......... 9:00 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Church School & Adult Education . .9:30 a.m. OUR LADY OF Holy Eucharist . .10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: 7:15 p.m. HOPE CHAPEL Wednesday Thursday... 7:00 p.m. Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. youth group, and other (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) activities. REV. 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You can trust your investments to us and at the same time earn the area's most competitive rates. If you'd like the extra margin of safety as well as convenience and availability of your dollars, you just won't find a better place than EATON FEDERAL! mw#i UHEffllW Eaton Federal >UI** cwl *** Hi*? ..i>* 0«®J »l»* •*/> **!** FDIC INSURED - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13. 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... Elections and auctions focus of activities sixty-six years ago here Maple Grove was home to an early local resident who moved to Canada with his work on the Grand River Valley Railroad, the first line to run service through Nashville. (It was later taken over by Michigan Central). The oldtimer had fond memories of this area, and on annual trips home to visit Nashville and Maple Grove friends, he always stopped at the "silent cities of the dead" to reminisce about others who had gone on. The heart of Maple Grove Center, seen here circa-1900, was the general store at left. It and many of the other old buildings are now gone. Three upcoming auctions at area farms, and the approach of village elections were among front-page stories in The Nashville News of Feb. 14, 1924. Village election near, pick your candidates - President George C. Deane declares himself out after serving three terms; demands a vacation — Caucuses for the nomination of candidates for village of­ fices must be held next week. The village election comes on Monday, March 10, and the caucuses must be held at least 20 days before that time. Registration notices are now appearing and election notices will follow next week. The Republicans will have to cast about for a new can­ didate for village president, as George C. Deane, who has filled the office very accep­ tably for three terms, declares he will not allow his name to go on the ticket. He feels that he has served his time and that someone else should be will­ ing to take his place this spring. Three members of the village legislature are to be elected, in placed of L.E. (Lew) Lentz, John Martens and Van W. Pendill, whose terms expires. The members who remain for another year are Edgar A. Hannemann, Dr. C. K. Brown, and Fred Brumm. Charles H. Brown will un­ doubtedly be the Republican candidate for village treasurer, and Howard Sprague, the present incum­ bent of the office will be the Democratic candidate. Village Clerk Theo Bera will probably be the Republican nominee to succeed himself, both as village and township The "phone girls" were treated to a sleighing outing in February 1924. These were the operators who manned Nashville's central switchboard in the days before dial phones. In this circa-1910 photo, two operators are at duty at the switchboard of the Citizens' Telephone Company office on Main Street. It was located on the second floor of the building that now houses ABC Dairy Delite. The Citizens' company began serving Nashville in 1899; Michigan Bell took over in 1920. To place a call one had to first "ring up Central." The operator then connected the parties. Couch is auctioneer, and F.K. Nelson and E.E. Gray clerks. *** (Further particulars on these sales were found in sale ads on others pages of the News issue.) clerk. Village Assessor A. G. Murray has announced that he will again be a candidate for the position. We urge upon the voters of the village, no matter of what political party, to get out and attend their caucus. See that only good and capable men are nominated. It doesn’t par­ ticularly matter in municipal affairs whether the man who seeks an office be a Republican or a Democrat, but it does matter greatly that he be a good citizen, in­ terested in the affairs of the We’re making lots of plans for the future. As seen on TV! And Trust 100 Funeral Prearrangement is one of those plans that makes a lot of sense. Particularly when our friends told us how easy it is. All it took was a phone call. We liked what we heard. So we each made a Trust 100 Prearrangement. It just makes sense to plan ahead. Trust®. Funeral Prearrangement Centers Pray funeral Monte, Jnc. Family Serving Families Since 1923 401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte. Ml (517) 543-2950 village and in its growth and prosperity. He should be capable of filling acceptably the office to which he aspires and ft is up to the voters to at­ tend the caucuses and see that only such men are nominated. This will assure good of­ ficials, no matter who wins. Auctions - Having decided to quit farming, Mary E. Seaman and son will hold an auction sale at the place, two miles east and two and a half miles south of Nashville, on Friday, Feb. 15, commencing at one o’clock sharp. They of­ fer two horses, four cows, nine hogs, poultry, im­ plements, feed, etc. Henry Flannery will cry the sale, and Von W. Fumiss is the clerk. George B. Carr has decided to quit farming and will hold a sale at the farm, one mile south and threefourths of a mile east of Nashville, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, commencing at one o’clock sharp. The sale list in­ cludes four horses, five head of cattle, five hogs, im­ plements and tools, and some household goods. Grover Pen­ nington is the auctioneer, and Chris Marshall, clerk. *** Ed Liebhauser, having sold one of his farms and rented the other, will dispose of all his farm personal property at public auction at the big round bam, two miles west of Nashville elevator, on Thurs­ day, Feb. 21, commencing at 9 a.m. sharp. The sale list is an exceptionally large one, and includes seven horses, eight cows, 21 head of stock cattle, 49 hogs, poultry, feed and grain, and a complete line of tools and miscellaneous ar­ ticles. Hot lunch for noon and shelter for horses. W.R. Nashville octogenarian celebrates birthday - Capt. L.B. Potter, for many years a resident of Maple Grove and Nashville, celebrated his 86th birthday Friday at his pleasant home in the village, surround­ ed by his children. Those in attendance were the Hon. William W. Potter of Lansing, chairman of the Michigan Public Utilities Commission, and Mrs. Pot­ ter; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Potter of this village and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Norton of Maple Grove, besides Miss Pay Potter, who makes her home with her father. Mr. Potter, one of Nashville’s few remaining survivors of the Civil War, is an upstanding citizen who has always had the highest respect and esteem of the community, and has a host of friends who hope that he may round out many more years on this mun­ dane sphere. Local News Nelson Brumm has installed a new radio. *** Corporal Clyde Surine was home over the weekend from Camp Custer. Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Willoughby treated the local telephone girls to a sleigh ride Monday. *♦* W.J. Liebhauser attended the Lumberman’s convention at Grand Rapids Thursday and Friday. ♦** A group of boys enjoyed a skiing party at the Scipio Hills, north and east of town, Saturday afternoon. ♦** Bom, Jan. 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Azor J.' Leedy of Wayland, a daughter, who will answer to the name of Mildred Irene. *** Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Cook were in Grand Rapids Friday where Mr. Cook attended the Lumberman’s convention. Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Feighner were at Lansing the last half of last week, atten­ ding the annual meeting ofthe Michigan Press Association. ♦** Mrs. Wayne Pennington, on the Cleve Straw farm, is seriously ill with pneumonia. A little son was bom recently to the Penningtons. *** Louis Fumiss, Emory Morris and Alton Vance, who have been spending a few days with their parents, have returned to their school work at Ann Arbor. *** A large number of friends heard Mrs. A.I. Marantette (Weta Wilkinson) in a group of songs broadcast from a Detroit radio station Friday evening. *** A number of Nashville radio fans listened in on President Coolidge’s Lincoln Day address before the National Republican Club at New York City Tuesday night. *** Dr. W.A. Vance was in Detroit the first half of the week, attending the annual meeting ofthe Inter-State Fire Insurance Company, of which he is a director. *** William Vick of Johnstown, who was recently convicted of illegal possession of liquor, was sentenced to pay a fine of $75, and to spend 60 days in the county jail. *** Henry Bames has bought from the estate of the late Mrs. Vanessa Spire the residence property on Middle Street recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Govert VanZantwick, who have moved to Grand Haven. Mr. Bames has decided to quit farming and will move to Nashville in the near future. *** Mrs. Elmer Cross was at Charlotte Satur­ day evening, where she and Mr. Cross attended an annual banquet at the community club house, given by the Charlotte Furniture Manufac­ turing Co., the firm where Mr. Cross is employed. *** In circuit court at Charlotte, Judge McPeek Monday sentenced Glenn Haskins to Ionia for a one to six year period, for stealing beans. This is the same young chap against whom a charge is pen­ ding in Barry County for stealing an automobile. *** Mrs. Cora B. Graham receiv­ ed a message Saturday, an­ nouncing the death of her brother-in-law, Byron Graham, at his home in Ashgrove, Mo., aged 66 years. Mr. Graham was a brother of the late Richard Graham, and was born in Maple Grove Township and lived in this vicinity until a young man, when he went to North Dakota with L.J. Wheeler. He had only been back to his boyhood home once since leaving Nashville. Good works from an old­ time resident — Many of our older readers remember J.E. Oldfield, now of Dunnville, Ontario, but who was a Maple Grove boy and developed into a railroad man on the Grand River Valley, in the early days of Nashville. Mr. Oldfield was for many years conductor on a passenger run from Hamilton to Buffalo, N.Y. He writes as follows: Dunville, Ont. January 31, 1924 Mr. L.W. Feighner, Editor, News, Nashville, Mich. Dear Fike: The enclosed remittance comes a little late. My only excuse is that I thoughtlessly overlooked sending it. I note the weekly ancient history column in the News with much interest, but as the years roll on, we who are not living in the midst ofaffairs in old Nashville, are led to make inquiry as to the “personal” in many cases, Re: the An­ cient History Briefs. We find when making our annual visit to our old friends in Nashville and Maple Grove, who are yet spared to carry on, that our calls are not complete until we have visited the silent cities of the dead and, as we read the epitaphs, we call to memory the many happy times that we had with those that have gone on, leav­ ing there with these cherished thoughts, that some day the whole mystery will be solved as to the coming into and go­ ing out of this life. I have wondered if you employed or had a detective agency in putting on your “Fike Column,” for you surely do ginger up some of those fellow citizens. Go to it — this is what keeps folks on their good behavior, as well as puts a little pep into the com­ munity. So with well wishes for your future and highest personal regards, I subscribe myself: Yours truly, J.E. Oldfield �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13. 1990 — Page 5 Meeting between Green and trustee slated Green granted 30-day work release from Barry jail Sv % ’S s S$! ■ ,<h ,<h* XU,I®: ■ ! »«B»ihr ■ be hin aft Into I J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS - District Court Judge Gary Holman granted a request Thursday from attorney Steve Flood of Lansing for Sidney Green to be allowed to have a work­ release program at the Barry County Jail. Green, owner of R & F Industries on Main Street in Nashville, is serving 90 days for a probation violation stem­ ming from his conviction on two counts of violating the village’s junk ordinance. After losing a three-year legal battle with the village, Green was ordered to bring his property into compliance with the ordinance, which prohibits the storing of in­ operative or dismantled vehicles, machinery and equipment. There are numerous vehicles, machines, parts and equipment stored on the pro­ perty. Green and his attorneys have argued that it is not junk but material he uses in his machine repair business. Flood recently presented a proposal to the council that called for all of the visible vehicles, machinery, parts and equipment to be stored in a fenced enclosure. But the village referred it back to its attorneys. Green said he was happy to be out ofjail, but he is not op­ timistic about the future. “The judge let me out so that I could work on bringing the property into com­ pliance,’’ he said. According to the strict in­ terpretation of the ordinance, which Green says the council has been using, everything on the property would have to be removed or put inside a building. “According to their inter­ pretation, anyone with a rusty grill or a broken bicycle in their yard is in violation ofthe odinance,” Green said. “Yet I’m the only one being hassled. Maple Valley Implement and Maple Valley Concrete have rusty equipment on their properties, but nothing’s be­ ing done to them.” Green and his attorney have argued that the village is guilty of selective enforcement. But the immediate problem is complying with the or­ dinance to the satisfaction of anyone. “It’s a vicious circle, and I’m caught in the middle,” Green added. “The judge says I have to comply accor­ ding to the council’s inter­ pretation of the ordinance. The council won’t talk to me. They say it’s up to the village attorney, and the village attorney tells the council that it’s up to the court.” “I can’t see how I can comply when everyone keeps passing the buck,” he said. “So the way it looks is like this; I get out and work like crazy moving stuff. Then the village attorney or the police say I haven’t complied, so I’m back in jail for 30 days.” Green has already served 30 days on the maximum sentence of 90 days. He added that the village at­ torney is supposed to meet with him to mark the equip­ ment that is “junk” and to work out a solution to the problem. Depend on T ■ T Wfe f£eM lUtkL ■ Wj “ asitttofti’ Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 *B ssitilMi® **? sWfflfet tn IttWc I ••ft (J gjmiitfa 178 Main, Vermontville !•• ti-EtMli ri® rro r r—armowners InsuranceS Stan Trumble jigifrnilifci PIA. ff»jjnitit‘1® itk Tj Hastings Mutual Ttf Insurance Company Were only silent until you need us. e'» jj&ijtei psi »» jjEliUilW^ n« !d/ 8r»k fin«| The Maplewood * gLf ••>>•£> “CARNIVAL” is here ***5S 5S :5& Thursday, February 15th 5:30 to 7:30 • • • • Games Raffle Cake-Walk Hot Dogs, etc., available.-** I* P fi Come and Have Fun! 0 MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY > have to see all the vehicles and equipment when they drove by on Main Street, which the last proposal would made possible. Consequently, Green feels there is an ulterior motive, and Flood believes the council is acting on personal opinions of its members. Council repeatedly has denied the charge. Despite recent remarks from council members who said they are willing to con­ sider some type of fence proposal, Green said he isn’t very hopeful. “I really don’t think they want to resolve it. If they did, they would have accepted the fence proposal a long time ago,” he said. “No, I’m not very optimistic at this point. I’ll think it will end up back in court again because they won’t be satisfied until they break me and they can buy the pla^“ for back taxes.” However, the council. long noted that Green ancruw father have been known to propose and promise clean-up efforts that never materialize. Green did say that he plann­ ed to meet with Trustee Ted Spoelstra, who has said he wants to see the matter resolv­ ed and that some sort of fence proposal could be worked out. But Spoelstra has stated that if a resolution is ever reached, it would be contingent on Green holding up his end ofit. Although Spoelstra doesn’t have the authority to make any deals on his own, the meeting will mark the first time the parties have spoken to one another in person and outside of court. Special for February Green is expected to continue working on bringing his property into compliance with the village's junk or­ dinance when is released from jail each day for the next month. He is serving 60 days, so he will have to return to jail fulltime if he fails to satisfy the village council or the judge or the village attorney or all of the above with his efforts. “But he was supposed to meet with me three years ago, and he never showed up,” he said. Although Green feels he is destined to finish his jail sentence, the council had agreed not to press for a pro­ bation violation as long as a reasonable effort to comply with the ordinance was being made. But officials say Green did not hold up his end of that bargain, which is why he is in jail now. The council also had a counter-proposal to one Flood sent last spring, but Green said it called for a more ex­ pensive fence and less space in which to keep his equipment. “I don’t see why they want me to tear down an existing fence to enclose a smaller area of my property. It doesn’t make sense. I have a fence around the side and back, and I’ve offered several times to tighten it up,” he said. Because every offer by Green and his attorneys has been rejected or complicated by the council, he said he feels that ultimately the council has no intention of resolving the matter in a way that is satisfactory to all parties, in­ cluding Green, the council and the people. Although the council is legally acting on the behalf of the people, Flood says it is not VFW auxiliary donates to local band boosters The Ladies of the auxiliary of NashviUe V.F.W. Post 8260 donated $184.25 to Band Boosters from their fifth bingo special of the month of January. 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Joe AMarge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle • 726-0605 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Bob Gardner -726-0331 Kathleen J. SwaiHLansIng) 323-9536 Art Allwardt • 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 6 Five republicans vying for three trustee seats in Nashville by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — There are five republicans running for the three two-year terms open on the village council in the Feb. 19 primary election. There are no candidates on the democratic side of the ballot. The republican race will feature three incumbents, Ted Spoelstra, Forrest Burd and Larry Filter, and two challengers, Roger Claypool, Jr. and Sidney Green. Spoelstra, who works for Michigan Bell, is seeking his third term on the council. He said he supports the pro­ posed .20 per thousand gallon up to fifty thousand water rate hike because the water system need of a lot of is in i improvements. One recent estimate was for $140,000 to replace and repair various parts of the system, including drilling a new municipal well. “If we wait and the system fails fails somewhere, somewhere we we may may have to raise it a lot more than twenty cents,” Spoelstra contends. He also supports business and industrial growth and development and said it would be great ifNashville could get a grant like the rural economic Roger Claypool Ted Spoelstra Sid Green Filter said he also thinks the some sort of fence deal can be ed as president of the Athletic Boosters for a number of village should propose and worked out in the matter. maintain a balanced budget. “This situation has been a years. He said he would support It was Filter who recom­ thorn in everyone’s side,” mended tabling a decision on efforts to bring business and Spoelstra said. ‘‘We’ve wasted too much time and the proposed water rate hike, industry to the village and was money on it, and it’s time to so they could have more time a supporter of the DNR sites, the Muzzleloaders’ Shoot, the to consider it. resolve it.” Although there wasn’t a return of the Harvest Festival Spoelstra was scheduled to quorem for the regularly and the library addition. meet with Green on Saturday. Claypool is a first-time can­ “I think the main thing is to scheduled meeting Thursday, Filter was present and said he didate and challenger who will put the hard feelings behind water rate hike be graduating from Maple t us, and to get back in line with opposes the the business of being ‘The because it will be too big of a Valley High School in May. An honor student, Claypool burden on the elderly and Friendly Village’,” he added. Burd, who is a retired auto those people living on fixed has received the Outstanding Citizen award this year from worker, is seeking his second incomes. Filter also supports enforc­ the National Society, term. He was out of town and ing the ordinance in the Green Daughters of the American TOOLS could not be reached for com­ case and has said that he must Revolution and was named ment, but he supported the satisfy the courts because the one of two Outstanding Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, new public access sites and judge has already decided the Students in Eaton County by Power Tools, Auto Equip­ the Charlotte Optimists Club. has said would support any ef­ matter. ment, Body Tools, Wood High school counselor However, when Green fort to bring jobs and money Working Equipment, Tool finishes his 90 day sentence, Ward Rooks said Claypool is to the community. Boxes 8 Cabinets, Drill Press Burd has voted to and has neither the courts nor the good leader and was selected and Accessories, Vises, Fans. supported the council’s efforts council will have no legal to be eligible or to receive to enforce the ordinance in the grounds or power to force him awards because he best ex­ to comply unless new criminal emplifies the traits the DAR Green junk case. GtIIERat- MtBCHilDISt. Although he has voted with or civil proceedings are were seeking: leadership, dependability, service and the hardliners, he hasn’t said started. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 lonio, Ml • 616-527-2724 Filter has been sitting on the patriotism. he’s against a compromise or Claypool is also the senior a fence proposal that would fence and has not clearly resolve the matter without fur­ stated that he would or would class president and a member not support a compromise or a of the Student Council and of ther legal action. the yearbook staff. He also Burd has also indicated that fence proposal. To date, he has taken the tutors and works as a he supports raising the water rates because ofthe amount of hard line with the rest of the teacher’s aide in social money needed to upgrade the council in demanding com­ studies. “I think I can offer the pliance with the ordinance in water system. at VFW POST 8260 NASHVILLE village a new and openFilter, who works for Carl’s the strictest sense. (The only exception on the minded perspective on the Supermarket in Olivet, is seeking his third term on the council has been Trustee Dave issues,” Claypool said. • All You Can Eat • “It would be a good ex­ Toman who has suggested a council. perience for me and for the compromise or working out Also a trustee on the Maple 5:30 to 7:30 Valley Board of Education, an agreement with Green village to have a young person Filter has been very active in without using legal on the council,” he added. Claypool sees his youth as the community. He also serv- mouthpieces.) the benefit because he hasn’t had time to become set in his ways or to adopt views and opinions that are not open to close scrutiny. If elected, Claypool said he would do anything necessary to resolve the Nashville vs. Green junk ordininace case without spending more of the taxpayers money. “That issue has to be settl­ C□ T■ AMTIEE IL AAlWAf*. R^ies Protection Required for all dogs. ed. If I were on the council, I Recommended in cats. would examine the issue a bit Dog license due by 3/1/90 or penalty. closer, but I think I’d have to recommend and vote to accept a fence proposal, which I’m convinced would meet the needs ofthe people,” he said. 1 yr. Dog or Cat Booster Only “The people are tired of reading about it and tired of 3 yr. spending money on it; it’s gone too far,” Claypool add­ ed. “The money can be better spent. “Mainly, I think all that the people ever really wanted was FIRE HALL FIRE HALL to have the front and side Sat., Feb. 17*9 am-Noon Sun., Feb. 25 • 1-4 pm cleaned up, so visitors Sat., Feb. 24 • 9 am-Noon Tues., Feb. 27 • 6:30-9 pm wouldn ’t have to see a bunch Wed., Feb. 28 • 6-8:30 pm of junk on Main Street. It doesn’t look good for the NOTE: overlap of vaccine due dates does no village,” he said.. “But there’s already been some harm to your pet, costs less and is the ideal time improvement.” to give due to the high incidence of disease in Claypool said he would supwarmer months. port a balanced budget. “I don’t think we should be TOOLSALES planning grant Vermontville just received from the Michigan Department of Commerce. As for deficit spending, Spoelstra hopes to continue the trend toward deficit reduction established this year when the deficit was reduced from $26,000 to approximately $10,000. “And once we get the gap closed, we’ll have to keep a tight tight rein rein on on the the budget, budget,” Spoelstra said. “It should be just like your budget at home; you can’t spend what you don’t have.” He added that the recent hiring of a new auditor at a savings of several thousand dollars will help. “The new auditor will also be able to give us some new direction. We’re not experts, so we need advisors like that.” Spoelstra has been adamant in his position ofenforcing the village’s junk ordinance in the Green case. But he added that he thinks Fish & Chicken Fry Friday, February 16 P.M. P.M. o doo a Cat Vaccination Clinics Rabies $5°° Distemper comb Feline Leukemia sgso Nashville $950 Mulliken Forrest Burd spending money that we don’t have, especially on things we don’t need like another court battle,” he said. I suppose it’s necessary to borrow or spend anticipated revenues ocassionally, but what’s necessary and what isn’t seems to be a problem, he added. Claypool also feels the village needs a building in­ spector or a rental property law that would force slumlords to maintain their property at a certain standard. “We definitely need some way to force these slumlords to clean up and maintain their property,” he said. Claypool also supports growth and development. ‘‘We need to attract business and industry,” he said, “because I think this town has potential.” He added that he has been campaigning for the younger vote at the high school. But he said if he loses and presidential candidate Henry Felder loses, he plans to seek the appointment that would have to be made to fill Ray Hinckley’s seat. Although he plans to being studies in pre-med at Nazareth College in Kalamazoo this fall, he said he plans to com­ mute and will be available to fulfill his responsibilities as a trustee. Claypool is also an Emergency Medical Techni­ cian and a volunteer on the Nashville/Castleton/Maple Grove Ambulance Service and works part time at Coun­ try Video on Main Street. Green, the owner of R & F Industries who has been engaged in the junk ordinance legal battle with the village for three years, has ran for public office in Nashville five or six times. He has never won and hasn’t really been a serious threat to opposing candidates. In the last general election, Green garnered seven votes. But he said he believes in the American system and en­ courages people to vote. Green has been known to make phone calls at his own expense urging people to par­ ticipate in local elections. “If people want to see the same people being elected year after year, it’s their prerogative, and they can con­ tinue to stay home,” Green said. “But if they’re tired of having officials who spend their money foolishly, they’re going to have to vote to elect new officials.” Typically, there is a small turnout for primaries and elec­ tions in Nashville. Even though there are ap­ proximately 1,800 voters, the candidate who can command 100 votes is a virtual shoe-in See Five, on page 7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 7 Hinckley, Felder seek top posts, rneone appointed to fill the council seat he vacates. Felder, who has never run for public office, is a longtime resident of the village who works at General Tire and Plastics in Ionia. The annual Muzzleloaders Rendezvous and Shoot is Felder’s brainchild. The fifth annual shoot ran in conjunction with the village’s Harvest Festival in September and brought many tourists and visitors to the community. An avid muzzleloader and outdoorsman, Felder belongs to numerous muzzleloaders groups and associations. Felder is chairman of the local event, which features authentic pioneer and fur trader camping and the only live-ammunition canoe shoot for muzzleloaders in the state. He was also a driving force in resurrecting the Harvest Festival last fall. Felder said he supports all efforts to improve the economic climate in the village. He sees a need for local jobs as a major concern. “I’m all for bringing business, industry and money to this community,” Felder said. He said he decided to run for office because he’d like to see some changes in the way the village is governed. “I feel there have been things happening that are un­ fair or that could have been handled more peacefully and amicably,” Felder said. “I think people in the village could work together more.” In reference to the Green junk case, Felder said he thought there was a better way to resolve the matter than through litigation. “There’s a way to arrive at a mutual agreement without taking legal action,” Felder said. “If we get some new businesses, I think the village can have a good future,” he said. “But I want to see peo­ ple working together — like it used to be.” Felder said he sees the pro­ blem of low property values and run-down property as basically an economic pro­ blem based on punitive tax Five republicans, for most positions in local governments. Green contends that his op­ ponents on the council have been biased against him and have created a law that is so open to interpretation that vir­ tually anyone in the village who has something on their besides trees and grass could be considered in violation of it. He also accuses them of selective enforcement of this ordinance and sights Maple Valley Implement and Maple Valley Concrete as two ex­ amples that demonstrate this biased enforcement practice. “They have equipment and parts on their property that are rusty and inoperable,” he said. Green said if he were elected he would treat people fairly and equally and would try to amend laws and or­ dinances that are unclear, damaging or contrary to the people’s needs and desires. He also said he would sup­ port a balanced budget and try to keep people informed. “There are just too many things going on in this local government that the people don’t know about,” Green charges. 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Ml 49045-9093 (616)423-8367 qullU 9 t0PP»> laws. “I’d like to see the property tax laws changed in the village so that people could improve their property without being taxed for it,” Felder said. “I see people fix their homes up, and right away their tax assessments go up.” Felder also wants to see a more open and cordial at­ mosphere in “The Friendly Village.” “Part of the problem is that too many people joined groups and organizations and got their feelings hurt, so now they don’t want to work together anymore. We need a better sense of togetherness,” Felder said. “There are a lot of good people in this town, and we just need a boost in that direction.” Felder said he would like to be the leader to help give the village both that sense ofcom­ munity and togetherness and an economic boost. Also appearing on the primary ballot, but running unopposed, will be Clerk Rose Heaton, Treasurer Lois Elliston and Assessor Jud Cooley. continued from page 6 2nd ANNUAL f' from front page e •lenelHnt tain information from the public and has blocked the ef­ forts of citizens and the newspaper to obtain certain information and documents through the Freedom of Infor­ mation Act or through other channels. Green also said he would like to see new business and industry in the village but doesn’t think it’s possible without some changes in policy and government. “The zoning laws and politicians do more to destroy businesses than to help them,” Green said. “No businessman in his right mind would move his company to Nashville after seeing how they destroyed my business and reputation and how they’ve treated others, like the C-Store and those landlords who were trying to fix up a house.” Green, who has live here all his life, feels it is his duty to fight the council on the junk issue and for what he feels is right. He has long maintained that the problem started when the council chose to send the police to ticket him instead of a representative to talk to him. “My dad always taught me to stick up for what I believe is right,” he said. “And there are things here, like destroy­ ing a man’s business and reputation, that aren’t right.” Green also believes his op­ ponents are not paying enough attention or listening to the voice of the people. “When a guy tried to ask a question at the last meeting, they ignored him and adjourn­ ed it,” he said. “IfI were elected, I’d listen to and stand up for the people and for what they think is right,” he said. However, at least some of the people be heard and heed­ ed on Tuesday when they elect their officials. ^ INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 Pat O’Dell was given a sur­ prise birthday party Feb. 5 at the Ole Cook Stove Restaurant in Vermontville. Friends and family gather and more than 60 persons were there. The Chamber of Commerce will have their meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 19, at the village office. The Methodist Choir will be practicing Feb. 14 for- the Easter Contata, at Hilded Peabody’s at 7:30 p.m. Recent visitors at the Firster School Musical to be held in home were Mr. and Mrs. March. Miss Aker is directing Clayton Gould of Nashville, the musical. Helena Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Coppens of is the choreographer. Scotts, Mrs. Hazel Noefke of The United Methodist Lake Odessa and Dorothy Youth Fellowship dance is Piper of Warren. scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednes­ Mrs. Firster visited friends day, Feb. 14, at the Methodist in Portage last week. She will Church. leave Feb. 19 for 15 days in Florida. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wills a speedy recovery. Mrs. Wells is in a hospital in Lansing and Lewis is in Hayes-Green-Beach DARLENE, SYLVIA Hospital in Charlotte. & BELINDA Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wills had birthday dinner with The Mirrors image" Great Firster, Friday night. It ,J.PG wikkoks iujaaev was Greta’s “41st” birthday. Hair stylist for Men, women • CMMron Merle Martin has had a big 111 N. Main, N.rhvUle 852-9192 run of maple sap and has HOURS: made several gallons ofmaple 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. syrup. Doug Wills, who is not able to return to the Olds’ since his heart attack, is learning to New! Spring operate a computer. He Arrivals reports he is having great success. • Baby Print Maple Valley High School Quilt Panels is practicing for the All We are here to help you... Roller skating night planned The fifth of seven “Family Roller Skating” nights will be Feb. 15 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Skating Center. All 4-H members, leaders, friends and families are in­ vited. The cost is $2.50 with or without skates. The next skate is scheduled for March 15. • Pillows • Toys • T-Shirt Fabric • JHB & Buttons — Pick Up Station tor 218 E. 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(F-324) FULLER HEIGHTS BUILDING LOT - Sets high - good location in newer subdivision. Call "Sandy." (VL-323) 17 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & " pond site.” Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) A �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 8 Hastings man sentenced to one year in jail for Vermontville break-ins J-Ad Graphics News Service CHARLOTTE — Dean Terry Myers of Hastings was sentenced last week in Eaton County Circuit Court to one year in the Eaton County Jail for one of three burglaries in Vermontville last August. The sentence included one year of probation, but it will run concurrently with the jail sentence. Myers, 20, was originally charged with three counts of breaking and entering for burglaries at the Village Hall, Maplewood Elementary School and the Maple Valley Schools Administration Building. But two of the counts were dropped in ex­ change for his guilty plea, said Debbie Brown of the pro­ secutor’s office. Myers has also been charg­ ed with the Carl’s Super­ market burglary and with several others in the Hastings area. Warrants were issued for two other local men in the Vermontville incidents, said Detective Leonard Benden of the Eaton County Sheriffs Department. Robert Jordan, 20, of Ver­ montville was arrested and ar­ raigned in District Court on three counts of breaking and entering last September. The three charges stemmed from the same Vermontville burglaries. Jordan’s bond was set at $15,000, and Benden said so­ meone posted the 10 percent, $1,500, necessary for his release. A date was set for a preliminary hearing for Jor­ dan, but he failed to appear, Benden said. The judge has issued a bench warrant for his arrest, Benden added. A warrant was issued for a third suspect, a 17-year-old Vermontville man, in the break-ins, but he is believed to have left the state, Benden said. The burglars made off with $300 in cash from the Village Hall, $25 and some stamps and a radio from the ad­ ministration building and nothing was reported missing from Maplewood. However, thieves ransack­ ed offices and did approx­ imately $200 worth ofdamage at the school. Jordan and the other man are still being sought in con­ nection with the case. Anyone with any information on their whereabouts or on the case is urged to call Det. Benden at (517) 543-3512. High School janitor bound over to circuit court in sex case J-Ad Graphics News Service After a preliminary ex­ amination in Eaton County District Court Wednesday, Lary Matson ofNashville was ordered to appear in Circuit Court Feb. 15 for arraignment on the charge of criminal sex­ ual conduct in the fourth degree. The crime is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum twoyear jail sentence. It involves sexual contact with the use of force. However, penetration is not involved. The charge stems from an incident that allegedly took place at the high school Jan. 8. Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hocking said the incident arose when a 15-year-old girl was accosted sexually in a school building by the defendant. The preliminary exam was held Wednesday to determine if there was probable cause to believe that the crime of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree had been com­ mitted and to determine if there was probable cause to believe that Matson commit­ ted that crime, said Assistant Eaton County Prosecutor Negotiations, Melissa Coulter. Matson, 53, has worked at the high school as a custodian for eight years. The district has suspended Matson with -pay pending the outcome of the trial. Matson is currently free on bond. Coulter, who will be pro­ secuting the case, said it had to be bound over to circuit court because high court misdemeanors have to be tried as felonies. She added that at the ar­ raignment Matson will be given the opportunity to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, and a date will be set for a pre­ trial if he pleads not guilty. At the pre-trial, the judge will set the date for the jury trial. At the Maplewood burglary, Myers and his ac­ complices did approximately $250 damage to win­ dows, doors and desks when they ransacked offices. continued from front page make an offer that would be acceptable. After the teachers met with the support personnel in December, they drafted a let­ ter expressing their “concern over the Board’s apparent lack of fairness and sensitivity for the employees’ needs . . . ” Nevertheless, Hughes and Wolff said there are plans to contact Connors and for the negotiations to continue Tues­ day at 7:30 if Connors can make it to that meeting. After echoing Wolff’s report that Connors wasn’t available Wednesday, on Monday Claggett agreed that the sides had talked but didn’t negotiate because neither side has changed its position since the board ratified the contract offer the teachers rejected. Claggett admitted that the board had not made a new of­ fer Wednesday and that essen­ tially nothing had changed. “But,” he added, “the teachers didn’t make a new offer, either.” He did confirm the Tuesday meeting saying Connors would be available. “So we’ll try again tomor­ row,” he said. However, he didn’t identify “we” and didn’t say what they’d try. Certainly, there was no mention of a new offer being brought to the table by either side. But stranger things have been known to happen, and this Mexican standoff can’t last forever, can it? Area Girl Scouts toured Outpost Bakery recently French bread, pizza, cup­ cakes and, of course, doughnuts and rolls were the center of interest when 33 Vermontville and Sunfield Girl Scouts recently toured The Outpost Bakery in Vermontville. The girls’ interest was held with demonstrations of the equipment used to create those delicious confections. A tour of the back room showed them the steps and ingredients used for the great variety of goodies. Though the cin­ namon roll is the best-selling doughnut, the Girl Scouts all had their own favorites. After the tour, the Scouts were treated to fresh-made cupcakes with green frosting and coupons toward their next purchase at The Outpost. The Scouts then attended a special meeting at the First Congregational Church for a “Bakery Bash.” They used bread dough and cookie cut­ ters to make a dough-art refrigerator magnet. After this craft, they warmed up with soup and com muffins. After dinner, the Scouts were presented with ribbons for participation in a troop cookie recipe contest. Each troop brought samples of cookies. Ribbons were given for most original, best chocolate chip, most colorful, world’s best cookies, and the “troop with the fewest burned fingers.” Retirement Reception Honoring Howard Allen of Nashville Rabbit Show set for Sat. Feb. 17 More than 200 rabbits and 4-H’ers will be on center stage for the Eaton County 4-H Rabbit Show on Saturday, Feb. 17, in the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. The show is open to any Michigan 4-H members. Judging begins at 10 a.m., with Showmanship followed by individual breed classes. A pee wee showmanship class is scheduled for anyone under 9 years of age. Raffles will be held throughout the day for rabbit supplies and various other items. Concessions in the building are provided by the Bellevue 4-H Farmers 4-H Club. The public is invited to attend. For more information on the rabbit show or 4-H rabbit program, contact show com­ mittee superintendent Joshua Bowers, (517) 726-1015 or Anne Pease at the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Date & Time: Sat., Feb. 17*7 p.m.-Midnight Place: VFW Post, Nashville, Michigan Given by: His Wife & Children He is retiring after 17 years at Bradford White Corporation, Middleville, MI, He also was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings for 24 years. Co-workers, family and friends are invited to help Howard celebrate his retirement. No gifts, please. �Th© Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 9 First graders in Kathy Vandermolen's and Claudette Holmberg's classes at Fuller Elementary School last week were learning to count to 100 using a hands-on approach in a program called, "Math Their Way." Students each brought in 100 items ranging from pasta to baseball cards to a potpourri or collectibles. They not only learned to count to 100, but had fun doing it, Vandermolen said. After bringing in collections, the class worked on several other illustrative, educational and entertain­ ing exercises, she added. Pictured here displaying 100s are children in Holmberg's class, (from left, starting in back) Sandy Chaffee, Rachel Sears, Buddy Musser, Christina Pyle, Jenny Wyant, Torri Newton, Adam Easey, William Dishman, Mark Pincumbe, Karla Hughes, Craig Tobey, Amy Dawson, Billy Thompson, Chris Allwardt, Nikki Furlong, Brian Burt, Christy Cook, Kenny Mitchell, Cortney Gardner, Abby Aspinall, Jason Phillip, Josh McLoughlin, Dennis Shook and Matthew Keeler. The first graders in Vandermolen's class pictured here displaying their collections of 100 items are (l-r) unknown student, Jessica Stevens, plates; Any Reid, toys; Angela Huss, old buttons; Jacob Cole, baseball cards; Earl Simmons, toothpicks; Patrick Kenyon, Skittles; Joshua Pierce, chocolate chips and Rosemary Gerard, macaroni. sW'rfet **■ jGKiMp ftoaoif aifefi C®ffiE10ui'l[li to "ton M” Trj K c i i HMiajgjjiii ft 1 to i Hi ins Eantsafc Fuller students learn math through a hands-on approach— ■ ifc dikjtofii an rooimiij tin Afctor, teia ■ ns Bfrtoiii ■m njrqfana! iarf ctoiqtcttiM I -. nr Im ek i UHS afcHftMi’ Some of the proud young mathmeticians in Vandermolen's class who learned to count to 100 in the "Math Their Way" excercise are (l-r) Mike Hamilton, dinosaur macaroni; Nicki Warner, candy; Rodney Burger, baseball cards; Adam Watson, pennies; Michael Reid, straws; Jeff Jones, paper cups; Jennifer Clemens, macaroni; Nathan Carpenter, pennies and Patricia West, ball bearings. 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Also present: Richard MacDonald representing Burnam and Flower Agency and County Commissioner Orvin Moore. Richard MacDonald compared Michigan Municipal League Non-profit insurance program, to the Par Plan currently used by the Township. Minutes of the January 3 meeting were approved. Notation that newspaper summary of Jan. 3 should have read as part of Treasurer's report "Amb. Voted $17,152.50 ($36,666.67 pd 2/3 share of new ambulance — 1/3 pd Maple Grove; $10,000 purchase of C. Deposit) rather than $46,666.67 pd 2/3 share of new ambulance — 1/3 pd Maple Grove." It is not legally necessary to print Castleton i Township Board minutes. All board members agree, because of small attendance at meetings, it is a way to keep the public informed. To keep cost reasonable summaries are used. Treasurer's report showed: General Fund beg. bal. $65,806.95, receipts $934.74, Dis. $18,688.44, End. Bal. $48,053.25; Fire voted Bal. $14,284.81; Amb. Voted Bal. $17,443.93; Township Imp. Bal. $82,329.32; Block Grant Bal. $19,919.17; Perp. Care #1 $283.08; #2, 554.19. General Fund: Bills approved: Mi. Bell ..31.48 C. F.C L. Pixley R. Frohlich ' $100.24 465.52 ,..395.83 D. Hall...... 55.41 Accid. Fund 418.25 Recycle Ap 1000.00 C.F.C 105.87 J.W. Cooley....................... 998.57 N. Rasey 90.00 E. Butler 41.56 J.W. Cooley. J. Jarvis...... M.V. News.. J. Jarvie W. Wilson.... H.C. Bank... Cons. Pow... J. Jarvie Village L. Pixley ..34.28 ..-22.00 ..26.25 .484.12 ..90.00 .614.00 .140.58 ..19.71 ..15.68 ..14.07 XACT Bus. Fms. $275.16 Fire Voted Fund: W.S. Darley Co. $284.26 Amb. Voted $36,666.67. Block Grant: I.R.S. $200.00, Covenant Construction $7691.00, H.C. Bank $654.00, C. Barth $1406.63, Covenant Con­ struction $3825.00. Date to be set for informal meeting for citizens to meet with Reappraisal Services who are doing the Castleton Township Reappraisal. Letters mailed soon to all property owners with information. Motions passed: 1. Purchase of additional money for Township computer. 2. Annual meeting to be held. 3. Motions are necessary by new laws so salaries can be acted upon by electors at annual meeting: Supervisor, Assessor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustees, Board of Review, Election Inspectors. 3. Ambulance Voted budget amended to accommodate payment for ambulance. 4. Motion not approved to require Clerk to tape entire meeting of Twp. Board. 'Habitat' group seeks potential homeowners J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE - Do you feel doomed to a life of ren­ ting, paying for other people's property for the rest of your life? Have you been driven out of the housing market by high in­ terest rates, high down payments and house payments? There may be hope after all. If you have a low income but can make a reasonable down payment and a reasonable house payment, Habitat for Humanity, Barry County, wants to talk about owning your own home — a new home scheduled to be built in Nashville this summer. This may sound too good to be true or like an advertise­ ment with a catch, but Habitat is really looking for people to buy their homes. The non-profit group will take applications here Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Nashville Methodist Maplewood and Fuller Street School are taking names of students who will be enrolling in the “Young Fives” or kindergarten pro­ grams next year. Children who will be 5 years old or older on Dec. 1, 1990 are eligible for school. Those who have children or know of a school-age child i) State of Michigan — at — Village Office — 121 south Main within said Village on February 19,1990 For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political parties participating therein, candidates for the following offices, viz: YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR TERM TERM TERM TERM VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE School Readiness Test to assist the staff in recommen­ ding the proper program for each child. The test day will be May 14 in Vermontville and May 15 and 18 in Nashville. Those who call may have a time scheduled for Gesell testing and may make an appointment to have their children’s vision and hearing checked. Friday night was a busy programs by giving directly to time for about 50 Daisy and Glowing Embers Girls Scout Brownie Gril Scouts, as they Council. Parents who did not presented a talent show to attend will be receiving their parents. information. Afterward, they enjoyed The event for the scouts for games, songs, snacks and an March will be Bumper Bowl­ overnight. Talent included ing at Lakeview Lanes in sign language, lip sync, skits Lake Odessa. Some leaders and songs. may need help with transpor­ Parents who attended the tation. More information will talent show had the opportuni­ be coming. ty to help Girl Scouts continue The Junior-Cadette-Senior scouts will have the oppor­ tunity to participate in the “Mom and Me” program, Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will begin with brunch, followed by four mini-programs. Food assignments will be made by the troop leader. Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 2 2 2 4 who will be attending Maple Valley Schools next year may call the appropriate school of­ fice to register. Nashville children will attend Fuller Street School (852-9468) and Vermontville residents will at­ tend Maplewood School (726-0600). All students who register will be given the Gesell Daisys, Brownies hold talent show To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the - own home. “Conceivably, we could With a $500 down payment work with singles, older that can be paid in small in­ couples or a variety of situa­ crements, 200 hours of ‘sweat tions,” she said. equity’ or work on the new Habitat has set a goal of home, and a monthly house building two homes in ?ayment of approximately Nashville this summer and has 225, qualified people can already built and sold a home own a new home. to a single-parent family in The three criteria are need, Hastings. the ability to pay the mortgage Wagner also stresses that by meeting the conditions the independent group is able listed above and character. tto be flexible in dealing with Admittedly, Wagner said, prospective homeowners ‘character’ involves a judg- because it finances its own ment call, but people are not homes and recognizes that disqualified if they are work-people are different and have ing or on government different needs. assistance. The money paid to them for “We realize that therenow is their homes is reinvested in something in America another home forvanother that can be called the working family or person in need of a poor,’’ she added. home. Nor will past financial proThissnitymakes blems, such as bankruptcy or Huma unieqsue Habitat for umany unque.. outstanding loans or debts “We’re just a group of automatically disqualify an Christians who care; we’re applicant, she said.. not out to make a buck; we’re Wagner also noted that out to help our fellow human Habitat is not looking ex- beings,” Wagner said. clusively for families with low Besides using their own incomes. funding, Habitat homes are built with labor, skills and material donated by members Kindergarten enrollment plans being made PRIMARY ELECTION 1 1 1 3 Church. Habitat members first will speak to prospective homeowners who would like to buy a Habitat home, then there will be an initial inter­ view. Applications then will be given to people to take with them, fill out and return as soon as possible. However, Habitat President Pat Wagner said anyone is welcome to come and learn more about the non-profit Christian organization that is planning to build two new homes in Nashville this summer. Wagner said there are a few income guidelines, but she urges anyone with doubts or questions or who are just in­ terested in finding out about the program to attend. Basically, there are only three criteria for eligibility, Wagner said.. But people are urged to attend if they have low income, whether employed or not, and are interested in owning their PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER TRUSTEES Notice Relative to Opening and closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 .S^®TI,ON 720- On the day of any election, the polls shall be open­ ed 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 pre­ sent and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereoff shall be allowed to vote. The Polls for 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. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk manudnitbyy wpheoopwleantinto tthaekec poamrtin a unique giving experience. They are also built to suit the needs of the new home owners. There will be a meeting in March for volunteers and people willing to donate their skills or material for the Habitat homes. Anyone with questions or who would like more informa­ tion is welcome to call Love Inc. at 948-9555 or Wagner at 795-3798. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing March 8, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss the following proposed admendment to the Zoning Ordinance: Section 16:02 (A) The Zoning Administrator shall also administer the provisions of PA 347, the Soil Erosion Act of 1972, in regards to any exchange of soil or earth that exceeds one acre or is with in 500 feet of a lake or river. 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 19, 1990 For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political partied ticipating therein, candidates for the following offices vizviz (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 & CLOSING OF THE POLLS Election E Law, Act 116, 6 P.A. 1954 St 72iz°; °+2th? day of any election' the polls shall be opened ^‘^^^eewnln^randno^onger.'Everyquaiifedeteckx'presen8 -> SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FRO PMM 7 O CLOCK A.M. AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK P M OF THE SAME ELECTION DAY Rose Heaton, Village Clerk �\ The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 11 Eleven Maple Valley High School students join Lions All-State Band SjW S*S? < X? 4 M> Sj>fe Sijj k 5$ y>»; S51“^ Eleven Maple Valley High School students have been selected to the 1990 Michigan Lions All-State Band. The students are Lynette Thompson, Marcie Reid, flags; Kristin Reid, Helena Lehman, Polly Sayles, drill team; Steve Bowen, Andy True, Dawn Othmer, Bill Reynolds, Jennifer Swartz and Ryan Rosin, musicians. All-State Band is sponsored by the Lions Club as one of its youth projects. The group has performed in Tokyo, Mon­ treaL Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Knoxville, Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Memphis, New Orleans, Nashville, Hong Kong, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Denver and Miami. While touring these loca­ tions, the band plays at the Lions International Conven- THESE ARE THE DAYS! Save 6% at Pioneer Days, February 19th I«bti 1!! * ‘■‘’tattoalkir W w See your sales representative for details: tion and presents concerts and parades for the people who live in the surrounding areas of the convention site, as well as in cities and towns that may be enroute to and from the convention. Performances given in the past have included public and private hospitals, veterans’ facilities, children’s hospitals, retire­ ment centers, homes for the indigent, shopping malls, amusement parks, and orphanages. In keeping with the Lions International motto, “We Serve!,” the band especially likes to perform for those who do not have the opportunity to hear and see such an organization. Members of the 1990 band were selected at an audition session Jan. 13 and 14 in St. Johns. Some 270 students vied for the 169 openings. Over 300 individual auditions were heard from band members representing towns and com­ munities in both the Upper and Lower peninsulas. At the conclusion of the auditions, 169 band members were selected. They represent 81 Michigan communities and 69 Michigan high schools. These students will repres6nt their families, communities, the state of Michigan and the Lions and Lionesses of Michigan at the Lions Interna­ tional Convention in St. Louis, Mo., in July. In addition to performing in St. Louis, the band will ap­ pear in Fourth ofJuly celebra­ tions in Wyandotte and Battle Creek and will end the year’s tour with a performance in the Cherry Festival parade in Traverse City. The pubic is also invited to a free pre-tour concert on the football field of St. Johns High School July 6, at 6:30 p.m. To prepare for this tour, the band will hold three weekend rehearsals in St. Johns, where students will prepare a com­ plicated parade number, and a one-hour concert that will feature all sections of the band. The band’s musical director for the past 10 years has been Walter P. Cole of St. Johns. Cole is assisted in his work by eight assistant directors who work with each ofthe sections of the band. In addition to the music staff, a staff of eight support personnel has a threemember medical team, counselors, organizers and chaperones to care for the band’s needs. All volunteer their work. The Lions of the State of Michigan sponsor and partial­ ly underwrite the expenses of the band. However, each member of the band has the responsibility for locating the funds to pay for his or her in­ dividual band experience. In seeking these funds, they may approach local Lions or Lioness clubs, band boosters or other community organiza­ tions. Money not raised through these efforts must be paid by the individual band members. LOCATION: 114 mi. West of Woodbury on M-50 WWK MptttajWi ilffl p. 'mite Crt ! feta Ot fol owing ^Mtallofetag ingAiOO iteprowriO, gltf# aigeofsoilorearthlhal jjuetKisiN'tliWM MARTIN HENNEY 517-852-2056 JEFF HENNY 616-367-4568 PIONEER BRAND•PRODUCTS All sales are subject to the terms ol labeling and sale documents. • Registered trademark of Pioneer Hi-Bred Inter­ national, Inc., De-. Maines. Iowa, U.S.A. Let’s rodeo! Saddlebronc riding is one event in the rodeo program. Others in Let i ­ clude bareback bronc riding, bull riding, goat tying, barrel racing, roping, clowning and photography. Rodeo signup planned for Feb. 20 The Eaton County 4-H Rodeo Club will be holding its annual sign-up meeting Tuesday, ay, Feb. e. 20,, at at 7:30 : p.m. p.m. inn the 4-H Building at the Eaton County fairgrounds. Members who want to learn too rope, rope run barrels, arres, re ride rough stock, and just plain have fun should attend this meeting. For more information con­ tact the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NASHVILLE RESIDENTS There will be a public hearing Thursday, March 8, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss the proposed 1990-1991 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. Rose Mary Heaton, Village Clerk 'Take Heart in the Kitchen' series planned at Lakewood The Eaton Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, through Lakewood Community Education, is offering a twopart series entitled “Take Heart in the Kitchen” on Monday evenings, March 5 and 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lakewood High School. The series will help par­ ticipants analyze their current diets and offer new ways to prepare food for lower fat and calories. Participants will also test a variety of recipes. Also, a registered dietition will provide information on cholesterol and answer per­ sonal questions. The cost is $8 per person. Make checks payable to Lakewood Community Education and mail to 7223 Velte Road, Lake Odessa, 48849. For further information, call Jeanette Markwart at Community Education, 616/374-8897. Make Your Choice in the Primary RE-ELECT VILLANUEVA — Village President — Feb. 19 • Elections Held at village Hall 0|W^ •A •A* MajorAccomplishments: 1) Completed major street project 2) Seal coated several local streets 3) Replaced several blocks of sidewalks 4) Drilled new 8” well 5) Built new maintenance garage 6) Bought new 4-wheel drive pickup in ’85-’86 7) Purchased sewer-jet for maintenance use 8) Participated in Small Cities Community Development Block Grant 1988-90, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92 9) Awarded grant for Opera House restoration 10) Awarded grant for community needs study 11) Played instrumental part in restoration of original Vermontville Cemetery in 1990-91 Budget: 1) New village maintenance truck 2) New Christmas decorations 3) Replacing trees vandalized on Main Street Vermontville Village President Monday, Feb. 19th VOTE AT VILLAGE OFFICE Paid for by Committee to Elect Joe Ann Nehmer, 527 S. Main, Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 12 Lions slip past stubborn St. Philip 81-75 to set up clash with Bronson Maple Valley was like a fish at the end of a line Friday night. No matter what the ef­ fort, the Lions just couldn’t pull away. The team, however, did manage to fend off pesky St. Philip 81-75 to set up Saturday’s SMAA title clash with Bronson. Maple Valley, now 11-2 overall, upped its league mark to 8-1 to remain deadlocked with Bronson and Penn fie Id for first place. Bronson smashed Springfield 82-56 while the Panthers polished off Bellevue 89-68. Maple Valley travels to Bronson Saturday night in a game which should clarify the SMAA race. The Lions host Pennfield o Feb. 23. The Lions led only 19-15 after one period Friday against St. Philip and still hadn’t led by any more than 13 points when the fourth quarter opened. Maple Valley led 42-33 at the halfand 63-50 at the end of three. “We never did get away,” Lion coach Jerry Reese said. “It’s always tough for us to play in St. Philip’s gym with that tile floor.” The unfamiliar surroun­ dings were compounded by the efforts of St. Philip’s Jim Sweet and Pat Lucas, who combined for 44 of St. Sports Philip’s 75 points. “We felt that those two kids played their best ball of the year,” Reese said. “They kept St. Philip in the game.” The Lions countered with Shaun Thompson, who tossed in 36 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished off four assists. “He played another wellrounded game,” Reese said Thompson. Jason Hoefler added 19 points and Scott Casteele chipped in eight points, four assists and 10 rebounds. Reese said his team didn’t look sharp following a week of no action. Maple Valley had beat Middleville 81-75 Tuesday in its first game since Jan. 26. “We haven’t recovered from our week layoff,” Reese said. “We’re still struggling; we need to get tougher. Tim- ing seems to be a factor.” That timing was most evident in the Lions’ shooting, Reese said. Maple Valley hitt only 22 of 64 shots (34 percent) against the Tigers. “Their strategy was to let us shoot outside and we weren’t hitting anything,” Reese said. “That kept them in the game.” Reese said the schedule ac­ tually benefits his team in preparing for Bronson. The Lions play at Galesburg Augusta tonight and Lansing Christian on Friday. Reese said without any SMAA game to worry about prior to Bronson, his team can focus mostly on die Vikings. “It’s not going to make any difference,” Reese said. “We have to prepare all week for a league game. Obviously we’re able to look forward to the most important game.” Seventh graders split two in invitational HELP WANTED Assistant Bookkeeper/ Secretary Position MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE The following position is open in the Maple Valley Schools Administration Office. This position is not part of Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association, MESPA. The hours for this position will vary throughout the fiscal year. Requirements minimum of a high school diploma, good typing skills, bookkeep­ ing experience, computer background'and ex­ perience and payroll experience helpful. Anyone interested In being considered a can­ didate for this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Deadline 3 p.m. Friday, February 16 The Maple Valley seventh graders split a pair of games last week in the Olivet Invitational. On Wednesday they defeated St. Philip’s 45 to 29. Gabe Priddy led the way with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Dick Baker followed with 7 points and Jason Cook and Mike Williams each had 4. In the championship game on Saturday against Olivet the young Lions came out shooting cold andjust couldn’t get things rolling as Olivet won 53 to 26. Jeff Pennington came offthe bench to lead the team with 7 points followed by Cory Hamilton’s 6. The young Lions finish their season this week with two home games on Monday and Wednesday. Their record now stands at 8 wins and 2 losses. COMMISSION ORDER . , . (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNCE BROOD STOCK Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its October 4, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years on Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Dana Lake, Delta County; Brule, Chicagon, Chief Edwards, Emily, Paint, Stanley and Violet Lakes and Brule Island Impoundment (Paint Pond), Iron County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; and Bankson Lake, Van Buren County; it shall be unlawful to: 1. Take or possess muskellunge of a size less than 45 inches. 2. Take muskellunge by any means other than with hook and line. 3. Take or attempt to take muskellunge from Brevort Lake at a time other than from the first Saturday in June through February. 4. Have more than one legal muskellunge in possession. This order supersedes the Commission Order entitled "Protection of Muskellunge Brood Stock - Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; Bankson Lake, Van Buren County," effective April 1, 1988, and assigned number CFI-153.88. This order shall take effect on April 1, 1990 and shall remain effective through March 31, 1995. Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: David F. Hales Director Jason Hoefler (22) of Maple Valley scores on a layup in Friday's 81 -75 win over St. Philip. Jayvee eagers up record to 9-4 The Maple Valley J.V. basketball team picked up two big wins last week defeating class B Middleville and St. Phil. On Tuesday night the Lions hosted Middleville, a team that had blown out the Lions as freshmen. Good shot selec­ tion and great shooting helped the Lions pull out a 71-61 win. The Lions shot an incredi­ ble 76 percent from the field (2632) and 76 percent from the free throw line (22/29) in the big win. Darrel Stine led the Lions with 19 points and 10 re­ bounds. Mickey Collier added 13 points and 7 rebounds, Chip Reese 12 points and 4 assists, Matt Gates 8 points. On Friday night the Lions traveled to St. Phil to play on the small tile floor of the Tigers. Despite the playing conditions the Lions were on top of their game and routed the Tigers 79-65. Brice Hasselback turned in his best performance of the year and led the Lions with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Darrel Stine also turned in a good night with 16 points, 13 re­ bounds, and 5 assists. Mickey Collier added 9 points, 8 re­ bounds and 4 steals, Jeremy Sampson 8 points, Chip Reese 7 points and 4 steals. The JV is now 9-4. 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, Tank Tanks 2"-5" Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville ’ Motorcycles, A.T.Vs, Snowmobiles ■ SALES«SERVICE ■ PARTS ■ ACCESSORIES We have snowmobile trailer, ice racing supplies, tires, etc. * ’ $ SUZUKI < ’ WE SHIP UPS DAILY POLARIS Voull recommend rt toycurfnends Ifyou need something shipped, we can do it. .' ., BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 • 852-9377 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 13 For Sale Think You Miscellaneous CASE TRACTOR, rebuilt engine, 48” cutting blade, $800 or best. Electronic organ with double and rhythm, $300 orkeyboard best. Complete collec- CARD OF THANKS I want to thank all my friends & family for a wonderful Birthday and you too TiSurprise unyp. EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information. 504-641-8003 exL 5573. tion (12) Norman Rockwell bells, $600. , . Antique qu organ g stooll, $50. Water filtration system, $140. 852-1651 after 1pm. GOOD HAY FOR SALE: 50 pound square bales. 1st cutting $1.50, 3rd cutting, $2.50. Call Marv Mitchell, 7273 Dowling Road, Nashville, at 616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220. QUICK TAX REFUND Love FAST REFUND. Ifyou expect a Pat O’Dell tax refund for 1989, instead of mailing your return to IRS, you CARD OF THANKS may want to have it filed elec­ Thanks! Thanks! 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Call 517/726-0324. • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete •SALES EVSIC E • SERVICE PAINT GELDING 3 years old, Farm —----------------------------------- green broke to ride and drive, BEE HIVES FOR RENT: for fancy, gentle, hand raised, great pollination. 948-2350.. confirmation. $2,000.948-2350. SERVICE ALL BRANDS Eiptrienctd, Reliable & Reasonable ASHVILLE HARDWARE 233 N. Main Street Nashville 852-0713 Open MondaySaturday 8-5:30 U.P.S. PICKUP �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 13, 1990 — Page 14 Vermontville Opera House restoration contract awarded J-Ad Graphics News Service VERMONTVILLE - The Opera House Restoration Committee held its first meeting Wednesday and an­ nounced the awarding of the contract for interior restora­ tion to Brandenburg Drywall of Vermontville. The village was recently awarded a $25,000 Michigan Equity Grant for the restora­ tion of the historic Opera House. Brandenburg’s bid of $18,700 was the only one received and calls for the following repairs and renovations: Removal of old plaster and lath from ceiling and the disposal of the frame walls near the stage — $2,500. Drywall the ceiling, in­ cluding the balcony and en­ tranceway, stairway to balcony and balcony — $6,500. Paint all new drywall — $2,000. Insulate ceilings with R-35 - $1,200. Strip, scrape and sand all trim and woodwork in Opera House and entranceway to prepare for new finish — $4,500. Refinish trim and wood­ work — $2,000. The new committee also elected a chairman, Vermont­ ville Township Supervisor Russ Laverty. A motion was also made and passed to apply for a 10-year waiver for the proposed handicapped accessibility elevator originally sought in School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 14 Fish nuggets, mashed potatoes, cheery surprise, but­ ter sandwich. Thursday, Feb. 15 Chili, crackers, pickle spear, peach, tuna sandwich. Friday, Feb. 16 French toast/syrup, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice. Commission Order - CFI-115.90 (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) WALLEYE AND SAUGER SIZE LIMIT Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sec­ tions 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its October 4, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years the walleye and sauger size limit shall be 15 inches on all state waters, except Lake Gogebic, Big Manistique Lake, Grand Lake (Presque Isle County), Lake Erie, Lake St Clair and the Detroit and St Clair Rivers. This order supersedes the Commission order entitled 'Walleye and Sauger Size Limit*, effective January 1,1985, and assigned number CFI-115.85. This order shall take effect on April 1,1990, and shall remain effective through March 31,1995. Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: David F. Hales, Director Department of Natural Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Ml 48909 COMMISSION ORDE (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNCE AND NORTHERN PIKE Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its December 6, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to: 1. Take or attempt to take pike and muskellunge at any time other than from the last Saturday in April through November 30 on Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Austin, West, Crooked and Eagle Lakes In Kalamazoo Coun­ ty; Big Star Lake, Lake County; Hudson Lake, Lenawee County; Bankson, Brownwood and Round Lakes in Van Buren County. 2. Take or attempt to take any species of fish with a spear, except carp, from May 1 through August 15, from any lake on the following list, ex­ cept Brevort Lake, which is closed to all spearing. 3. Take or possess northern pike of a size less than 30 inches from any lake on the following list denoted by an asterisk. LAKE COUNTY •Kingston •Dumont Hutchins •Osterhout Fletcher Floodwaters Clear Lower Crooked •Thornapple Cornwall Impoundment Caribou •Budd •Ovid Wiggins Long Alger Allegan Allegan Allegan •Cable Emily *Porter Stanley ‘Austin Crooked Eagle •West Alpena Barry Barry Barry Cheboygan Chippewa Clare Clinton Gladwin Grand Traverse Iron Iron Iron Iron Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kalamazoo the grant. Committee Members Sue Villanueva and Hildred Monday, Feb. 19 Hot dogs/bun, peas, ap­ plesauce. Possible make-up day. Tuesday, Feb. 20 Tacos/chips, 1e t tuce/cheese, pear, jelly sand­ wich, cookie. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 14 Hot ham and cheese on bun, potato chips, vegetable, pears. Thursday, Feb. 15 Pizza, green beans, jelly sandwich, fruit. Friday, Feb. 16 Ravolli, vegetable, meat sandwich, peaches, cookies. Monday, Feb. 19 No School. Possible snow make-up day. Tuesday, Feb. 20 Goulash, com, peanut but­ ter sandwich, apple crisp. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 14 *Salad, "Taco's, lettuce and cheese, com, apple, sweetheart cake. Thursday, Feb. 15 *Salad, "Corn dog, *Lasagna, peas, pineapple, peanut butter, salad bar. Friday, Feb. 16 "Salad, "Burritos, *w/or w/out sauce, green beans, peaches. Monday, Feb. 19 Presidents Day. No School. Tuesday, Feb. 20 "Salad, "Hot Dogs, "Tuna Sandwich, french fries, apple, baked potato bar. NOTE: "Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Peabody were scheduled to at­ tend a hearing on the request in Lansing on Monday. The waiver is deemed necessary because there is not enough funding available for the restoration project and the handicapped accessibility, largely because the group had sought $43,000, but only received $35,000. The committee also learned after receiving the grant that the furnace would have to be replace because parts are obsolete. If the waiver is granted, the money saved will be used for a new furnace and whatever else can be done with it. Committee Member Don Mulvany was chosen to get estimates on a new furnace and to report back at the next meeting. While the work is being done on the restoration pro­ ject, the committee must meet every two weeks.. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. Correction— In a story last week it was reported that Rick Spitzer, who replaced Monte Allen on the Maple Grove Twp. Board, would serve out the rest of Alien’s four-year term. But Spitzer will only serve until November because of there is an intervening Gover­ nor’s election. Obituaries Ruth Louise Shipman VERMONTVILLE - Ruth Louise Shipman, 69, of Vermontville passed away Thursday, February 1,1990 in Lansing. She was bom April 11,1920 in Vermontville, the daughter Arthur and Mabie (Wright) Dow. Mrs. Shipman is survived by her children, Linda (Gary) Burt, Duane (Donna) Ship­ man, Gary (Marcia) Shipman, Mark Shipman; grandchildren, Heather, Daniel, Stephen, Jacklyne and Amy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Ship­ man, February, 1976. Funeral services were held Monday, February, 5 at the Rosier Funeral Home MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Fassett Body Shop S £ — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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., Vermontvillej Ml Commission Order - CFI-112.90 LAKE COUNTY •Campeau •Dean •Lincoln •Murray Big Star Nepessing •Lake Hudson •Whitemore Kent Kent Kent Kent Lake Lapeer Lenawee Livingston, Washtenaw Livingston Mackinac Mason Mecosta •Woodland Brevort Bass Round Fletcher Floodwater West Twin •Mono •Brooks •Heron •Tipsico Big Bear Otsego •Lake Macatawa Long •Grassy •McKeever Bankson Brownwood Round Three Legged Montmorency Montmorency Muskegon Newaygo Oakland Oakland Otsego Otsego Ottawa St. Joseph Schoolcraft Schoolcraft Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) OPEN SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS ON PIKE, WALLEYE, SAUGER AND MUSKELLUNGE Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sec­ tions 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its October 4,1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to take the following named species except within the open seasons and daily limits as prescribed below: Open season: On walleye, sauger northern pike and muskellunge (including tiger muskellunge). Region I: All Upper Peninsula waters, including the surrounding Great Lakes and connecting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from May 15 through March 15. Regions II and III: All Lower Peninsula waters except the Great Lakes and con­ necting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from the last Saturday in April though March 15. Regions II and III: The Great Lakes and connecting waters shall be open year around; excepi that muskellunge in Lake St. Clair, and the St Clair and Detroit rivers may be taken only from the first Saturday in June through December 15 of each year. For the purposes of this order, all drowned river mouth lakes such as Manistee Lake, Lake Macatawa and Muskegon Lake are considered as inland waters and are subsub­ ject to inland water regulations. Dally Catch Limits: Statewide limits shall be five (5) singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye and sauger and northern pike; the daily catch limit on muskellunge is one (1) (including tiger muskellunge) except that the daily catch limit on Lakes St. Clair and Erie and the Detroit and St. Clair rivers shall be six singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger, and northern pike when the catch includes at least one walleye or sauger. This order supersedes the Comm_i_s_s_io__n O__r_d_er e _ ntitle_d _ "Protection of Muskellunge and Northern Pike," effective April 1, 1988, anrod eacssoknjneod This order supersedes the Commission Order entitled 'Open Seasons and Catch Limits on Pike, Walleye, Sauger and Muskellunge", effective April 1, 1987 and asas­ signed number CFI-112.87. number CFI-116.88. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 30 — Tuesday. February 20, 1990 Tina Yost is Vermontville's 1990 Maple Syrup Queen by Elaine Gilbert A 17-year-old Maple Valley High School junior with ambi­ tions to be a corporate lawyer has been picked to reign over the 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Tina Marie Yost, daughter of Patricia and William Yost of 8511 Nashville Highway, was selected Maple Syrup Queen from a field of nine candidates during competition last week at the Vermontville Congregational Church. “I’m still shaking,” she said after the announcement. Dana Cole, daughter of Gerald and Paula Cole, was named alternate queen. Selected to serve on the court were Sarah Simpson, daughter of Al and Jaynne Simpson; Beth Ewing, daughter of Dick and Ann Ewing; and Kayli Orman, daughter of Michael and Maureen Orman. All are juniors at MVHS. The brown-eyed, sandy blonde-haired queen has been involved in syrup festival ac­ tivities since she was a small child. She said it was her childhood dream to be queen of the event. Knowledge of maple syrup making process is part of the criteria used in selecting the queen, who is also judged on poise, appearance and ability to represent the community. “When I was little I used to watch my brothers collect sap and make syrup for the neighbors,” said Tina, a life­ long Vermontville resident. “When they were done boil­ ing the sap, they would dip hot dogs in it and eat them. Tina is on the school’s var­ sity softball and basketball teams and serves as manager of the boy’s basketball squad. She is a National Honor Society member and par­ ticipates in band and church activities. Other extra curricular ac­ tivities have included Student Council, Girl Scouts and leadership forums. The 5-foot, 5-inch queen likes horseback riding, crafts, reading, jogging and collec­ ting antique dolls. Tina plans to use her $500 queen’s scholarship to study pre-law at Northern Michigan University and then she plans to transfer to the University of Michigan. Looking to this year’s syrup festival, set for the last weekend in April, Tina said she would like to see it “turn­ ed back to a traditional-style See Tina Yost, on page 2 Vermontville royalty for this year's Maple Syrup Festival includes (right, front) Queen Tina Yost, alternate queen Dana Cole (left) and court members (back row, from left) Sarah Simpson, Beth Ewing and Kayli Orman. They were selected from a field of nine candidates. Tentative agreement reached with teachers,support staff by Mark LaRose StaffWriter Breakthroughs at the bargaining table Tuesday led to tentative contract agreements with the Maple Valley Education Association (MEA/NEA) and the Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association. Chief negotiator for the Board of Education, Michigan Association of School Boards Labor Relations Specialist Harlow Claggett, said Wednesday that he was pleas­ ed with the agreements and optimistic that they would lead to the signing of contracts. “I’m glad that the parties were able to reach an agree­ ment in both instances,” he said. “All of the outstanding issues in the contracts of both groups have been resolved.” Although he would not comment on the details of the agreements, it is known that the unresolved issues involved economic concerns. The MVESPA had previously reached a tentative agreement with the board and had ratified the contract offer in a vote of the rank and file, but the School Board rejected it in a 4-3 ratification vote in December. After a three-hour meeting at the bargaining table last week, at which the fringe benefit and insurance packages were negotiated, the sides came back to the table Tuesday and struck another See Tentative, on page 2 M.V. School Board approves new senior trip alcohol policy by Mark LaRose StaffWriter February turns ferocious, storm snarls traffic, strands motorists This unfortunate motorist on M-79 west of Nashville was forced to leave his Cadillac dead and nearly buried when it slid off the road. Winter struck with a vengeance last Wednesday night and Thursday morning when a snowstorm dumped from six to ten inches of snow on western Michigan communities. The snow was followed by sleet and freezing rain that made driving hazardous at best. A new policy approved last Monday by the Maple Valley Board of Education calls for stiff penalties, including dismissal from graduation ex­ ercises, for students caught drinking or in possession of alcoholic beverages on the senior trip. The policy was passed after recommendations from the senior class advisors, Prin­ cipal Larry Lenz, Counselor Ward Rooks, teacher Lonnie Spencer and librarian Pauline Hunt. Lenz presented the new alcohol policy to the board on the group’s behalf. “An unusual amount of concern has recently been ex­ pressed by parents and students about drinking on senior trips,” Lenz said. “This is a sign of the times. “For educators to even ap­ pear to condone drinking sets up the school in general, and class advisors in particular, for possible lawsuits or disciplinary actions,” he add­ ed. “There is also the ques­ tion of moral culpability, not to mention the safety factor.” “1. We, therefore, propose the following guidelines be in place for future senior trips: “Evidence of drinking on the (senior) trip will, as with any other school function, result in a five-day suspension upon our return home. This will include Honors Night and athletic events if the fall within this period. In addition, the student will be required to See School, on page 2 School janitor arraigned on 2nd count of sexual conduct by Mark LaRose StaffWriter CHARLOTTE — After reports that a 15-year-old girl was allegedly molested Jan. 8 by a custodian at Maple Valley High School, a 19-year-old girl has come for­ ward with charges that the same man sexually accosted her when she was a student. Consequently, Lary Matson of Nashville was arraigned Thursday in Eaton County District Court on a second count of criminal sexual con­ duct in the fourth degree, said Assistant Eaton County Pro­ secutor Melissa Coulter, who is handling both cases. Fourth-degree criminal sex­ ual conduct is a high court misdemeanor that has to be tried in circuit court as a felony. It is punishable by a See School janitor, page 2 n,< �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 20, 1990 — Page 2 School board approves new alcohol policy, take all* final exams, regardless of possible exemptions. “2. A second episode will result in immediate dismissal from the trip, with no refund, and with transportation home at the student’s expense. In addition, the student will not be allowed to participate in graduation exercises. “3. In all cases, the students will call home, in our presence, to inform their parents of the situation.” Lenz also told the board that the policy was not ‘‘designed to limit the students in their idea of a good time, but rather to make for a safer and, in fact, a more enjoyable trip for all.” “This action will also great­ ly increase the chances of senior trips continuing in the future,” he added. Rooks, who has organized and chaperoned numerous senior trips, also told the council that he had discussed the policy with some students and parents and that the ad­ visors had every intention of enforcing the policy. “This amount of concern about drinking on the senior trip is unprecedented,” he said. “I feel that when you’re dealing with alcohol and students, the issue has to be black and white; if you just ask the kids to be reasonable and careful and not to drink, it doesn’t work. You can’t have that gray area.” “Basically, there are two ways to deal with this issue. One is to just cut out senior trips, and the other is to have a policy like this with no gray areas.” Rooks said the key would be enforcement, and that’s why the advisors set up a policy with steps. “Advisors are just human, and they don’t want to send a kid home the first time he’s caught, so there are two steps and degrees of punishment,” he added. “The key to whether this is successful is convincing the kids we mean it, which is why we’re asking your approval. If they see that you’re behind it, they’ll think twice about call­ ing our bluff, Rooks said. Senior Class President Roger Claypool told the board that he had received a lot of positive feedback on the proposed policy and noted that some parents were making their children’s participation conditional on the policy be­ ing approved. The trustees discussed the issue and the policy and noted that the problem has tradi­ tionally been one of enforcement. Trustee Ron Tobias and President Bill Flower said there was a similar school­ wide alcohol policy in ex­ istence, but Lenz replied that there was nothing in the code book that specifically dealt with alcohol on trips. Trustee Ron Tobias said he didn’t think the board had any objections to the proposed policy, but questioned if it would be effective because of the lack of enforcement from advisors in the past. Rooks said ifthere was such a policy, the advisors weren’t aware of it and that there could be no doubt about the proposed policy because it jTrTrtnrroTrrrrrrtrrrBTTTrrBTTvrrroToinnG BOBBIE’S NAILS and TANNING -: 1-517-852-0940 • 1-616-945-5553 ! a ’ Call now for your special time. — NOW HANDLING — " E o • Landstions Black Hills Gold • Gary Stalcup Country & Gospel Tapes JOYCE KOETJE MASSAGE IFT CERTIFICATE a o continuedfrom front was clear cut. Trustee Charlie Viele said he was prepared to make a motion to approve the policy for all school-related trips, but the board decided to table that idea until it could be dealt with by the policy book committee. Lenz also told the board that the policy could become pro­ blematic if it did become necessary to stop a student from participating in gradua­ tion exercises. “Legally we can do it, and I Tina Yost is new Syrup Queen , Nevertheless, the school board decided to implement the tough alcohol policy for senior trips and made it clear that it would probably be ap­ plied to all school trips in the future. continuedfrom frontpage Nine Maple Valley High School juniors competed for the title of Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen. The contestants, shown with the decorated cakes that were served before the contest, were (from left) Sarah Simp­ son, Tina Marie Yost Dana Cole, Jody Olmstead, Beth Ewing, Kayli Orman, Michelle McClure, Angela Marie Shook and Anna Goodrich. festival” with more com­ munity involvement. “The carnival rides and things are fun, but they don’t bring out the true spirit of the community. I think we should add some more old fashioned contests, such as a soap box derby or an old fashioned bed race.” She also said she thinks it would be a good idea to have more activities for youngsters, such as a “Little Miss Maple” contest for the School janitor arraigned on 2nd count, maximum two-year jail sentence. Coulter said the crime oc­ curs when there is sexual con­ tact with the use of force or coercion. However, penetra­ tion is not involved. Eaton County Prosecutor G. Michael Hocking said an example would be if a man pushed a woman or girl against the wall and touched her breasts. Details of the incidents are not available. Coulter said she would not release the 19-yearold’s name and would advise her not to speak to the press until the case has been resolved. When asked why the girl did not come forward sooner, Coulter said, “I would rather Insurance that begins where Medicare ends. not say at this time.” Matson, 53, also was ar­ raigned in Eaton County Cir­ cuit Court Thursday after he was bound over from district court on the first charge. After pleading not guilty to the charges in both courts, Matson was released on a per­ sonal recognizance bond. He is scheduled to appear in district court on March 7 for a preliminary investigation in the second case involving the 19-year-old girl. Circuit Court Judge Richard tentative agreement. After the MVEA reached a tentative agreement in September, the rank and file teachers rejected a contract offer in a ratification vote. Unofficial results of that vote showed a seven-vote margin, 45-38, in the balloting. Chief negotiator for the MVEA John Hughes then in­ formed the board that his members rejected the contract offer because of salary and other financial concerns. The original contract called Auto-Owners' Medicare Supplement provides high-quality coverage you can depend on and it's guaranteed renewable for life! Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble About 150 people attended the recent 70th annual Ver­ montville Firemen’s Dance. After costs, the event’s pro­ fits amounted to more than $600, which will be used to purchase equipment, said Shirley Harmon. Party Down provided the music for the occasion. “We appreciate everyone’s help” in making the dance such a success, Harmon said. She said appreciation and thanks are extended to everyone who attended and helped in any way and to the businesses that donated prices. girls. The queen competition was preceded by a dinner spon­ sored by the Vermontville Lions Club. continuedfrom frontpage Shuster ordered Matson to ap­ pear in his court for a pre-trial on March 8 on the first count. The first charge stems from an alleged incident at the high school in which Matson is ac­ cused of accosting a 15-yearold student. A custodian at the high school for eight years, Matson was suspended with pay after he was charged in the first incident. Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff said no further Tentative agreement reached, Dance nets more than $600 for Fire Department 178 S. Main, Vermontville will if it happens,” Lenz said. “But if you’re going to sup­ port this policy and that hap­ pens, I just want you to know that this place (high school library) will be full of parents — and they won’t be here to cheer our action.” for the teachers to get a 5*A percent salary increase for each of the next three years. There is speculation among sources close to the situation that a new offer was made by the board, but no one would speculate on what the offer may have been. Hughes reiterated Wednes­ day that a new tentative agree­ ment had been reached. But he would not comment on the details of the contract until a ratification vote is held. He did not speculate on the outcome of the upcoming ratification vote, saying, “after last time, I think I’ll just wait and see.” “There is a two-step ratification process for the teachers,” Hughes added. “First, I have to take it to to the Eaton County Education disciplinary action has been taken by the Maple Valley ' Board of Education. But Wolff said Thursday that he had just found out about the second incident and didn’t know much about it or whether the board would take additional action in the matter. Maple Valley Support Per­ sonnel Association President Michael Gilding has said that the district cannot fire Matson unless he is convicted and that if found innocent, Matson must be reinstated in his job. continuedfrom front____ Association, and ifthey ratify, I’ll take it to the Maple Valley Education Association.” “We’ve got a ratification vote scheduled with the ECEA on Feb. 21 and a ten­ tative date of Feb. 26 for a ratification meeting with the MVEA,” Hughes announced. Claggett also announced that a special School Board meeting for contract ratifica­ tion has been scheduled for Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Ad­ ministration Building. The MVESPA has also scheduled a contract ratifica­ tion meeting for its rank and file on Feb. 21. If the ECEA, MVEA, MVESPA and the Board of Education ratify the contract offers, Claggett said details of the contracts would then be available. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Maple valley Lions ♦ All-star Band Students ♦ ♦ ♦ ...will be selling ... ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Hot Dogs • Sloppy Joes ... at the... ♦ Homecoming Came • Feb. 23 Starting at 5 p.m. J J » J I * �s\ s SfiVv The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 20, 1990 — Page 3 11? 1? New Vermontville Boy Scout troop S jAS'i jASi wins overnight campout award Vermontville Boy Scout Troop No. 687, Manakiki District, started only a little more than a month ago, but has been busy. The group went ice fishing Jan. 13, visited a national weather station Jan. 19 and took part Jan. 20 in an "overnight shakedown." The troop members finished their own weather station Feb. 3 and in the District Winter Campout that included eight other troops they earned fist-place honors in that category. They finished second in overall activities. 1 loop members include Rob Racine, Jason Harmon, Chris Harmon, Lonnie Jarmon, T.J. White, Blane White and Shawn Thames. Scoutmaster is Paul Racine. Rob Racine and Jason Harmon earned their Polar Bear patches. One of the requirements for the honor is to spend a 24-hour period in temperatures of 32 degrees or lower and slepp in a natural shelter. The group's patrol is the Bear, and its motto is "Beware ofthe Bear." Sponsoring the troop is the Vermontville Fire Depart­ ment. Roger Corey provided transportation to and from the campout and the scouts helped with cleaning the fire department after a dance, in which donations of $31.60 were received tor scouts' kitchen equipment. Vermontville News School Lunch Menus Casserole, peas, pears, Italian bar, com bread. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Friday, Feb. 23 Wednesday, Feb. 21 Fiesta stix, green beans, pineapple. Thursday, Feb. 22 Je: Chicken patties/bun, french fries, fruit choice. Friday, Feb. 23 Pizza, com, mixed fruit. Monday, Feb. 26 Mini-sub/bun, ABC fries, peaches, pudding. *»* u ?>Sl *l» l,»i»ci7i Tuesday, Feb. 27 French toast/syrup, sausage links, applesauce, juice. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. ♦Salad, *Ham and Cheese, ♦ Tuna Sandwich, green beans, peaches. Monday, Feb. 26 ♦Salad, *Chicken Patty/bun, ♦ Ravioli, peanut but­ ter sandwich, com, apple. Tuesday, Feb. 27 ♦Salad, *Hot Dogs, ♦Ground Beef Stroganoff, green beans, peaches, com bread, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Maplewood School Wednesday, Feb. 21 Wednesday, Feb. 21 * fctfEim * kWailtai ¥ stWaimlM * Miffllttta tt'ibwaditoiiut *Salad, *Sloppy Jo’s, ♦Spanish Rice," com, fruit juice, com bread. Thursday, Feb. 22 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, * Tuna Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and but­ ter, mixed fruit. The Vermontville Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Con­ gregational Church for its an­ nual “Sugaring Off.” Choir practice at the residence of Hildred Peabody will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Messenger Quartet will have a gospel and song con­ cert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 4. Congratulations to Tina Yost, who will be crowned the new Maple Syrup Festival Queen on April 28. sandwich, pears Friday, Feb. 23 Scalloped potatoes and ham, meat sandwich, peaches. Monday, Feb. 26 Hot dog on bun, french fries, green beans, apricot. Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 687 of Vermontville celebrate their first-place award for havig the best weather station at the District Winter Campout earlier this month. The troop has been active for a little more than a month, yet has had a number of activities already. Correction— A story in last week’s Mal- ple Valley News incorrectly reported that Robert Jordan of Vermontville was still being sought in connection with several area burglaries. Jordan has turned himself in to Eaton County authorities and was recently sentenced to serve 90 days in a prison boot camp, Detective Leonard Benden reported. “If he fails to complete the boot camp program, he will be remanded to prison. He also has to pay court costs and resititution,” he added. Tuesday, Feb. 27 Help Wanted Spaghetti, rolls and butter, com, peaches. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. SALES PEOPLE: Be your own boss, earnings equal effort, part or full time, call 897-8662, please leave message. MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, FEB. 13 THROUGH MONDAY, FEB. 19 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Frosh. Basketball; Galesburg/Augusta-Away-4:30 p.m. JV & Var. Basketball: Galseburg/Augusta-Away-6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Frosh Basketball: Bath-Away-6:30 p.m. Jr. Hi. Basketball: Potterville-Home-4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Volleyball: Bellevue-Home-6:30 p.m. Bingo: High School cafeteria-6:00 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 JV & Var Basketball: Lansing Christian-Away-6:00 p.m.: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Volleyball SMAA Toum.: Springfield-Away-9:00 a.m. Frosh Basketball: Bronson-Away-4:30 p.m. JV & Var Basketball: Bronson-Away-6:00 p.m. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 NO SCHOOL Thursday, Feb. 22 Taco’s, lettuce and cheese, green beans, peanut butter ntnamiidiife ? tnnt'mim h .KplifrJijrtr ml .tan Hi I jfalfeMta jjsafeta Obituaries I i f fod ma, Ita Ray L. Morgenthaler___ jguJtaW— skbiii.'T'1’ 1fliintW1®! jjaatoBt*jjaatoBt!•<** **21k * *>* >* NASHVILLE - Ray L. Morgenthaler, 87 of 8210 Bivens Road, Nashville passed away Friday, February 16, 1990 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Morgenthaler was bom August 25, 1902 in Nashville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morgenthaler. He was raised in Nashville, attending the McKelvey School of Nashville. He was married to Hazel (Kinne), June 5,1929 in Nash­ ville where they lived on a farm their entire lifetime. Mr. Morgenthaler farmed most of his life, also worked for Barry County Road Commission for 17 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Mr. Morgenthaler is survived by one son, Calvin of Nashville. He was preceded in death his wife, Hazel in 1986; two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, February 19 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, with Reverend Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Oiurch or Commission on Aging. YOUR CREDIT HOTLINE Now the home equity loan you need is just a phone call away. That saves you time and trouble. Not to mention that the interest you pay, unlike the interest on most other loans, is still tax-deductible. What are you waiting for... pick up the phone now and dial yourself a great deal. I t I’jklF t J 1*^ *> Look your best at all times Eaton Federal ... with a ... CARE-FREE STYLE for the Upcoming Events The Village Hair Por 470 East Main Street Vermontville \f 726-0257 or 726-1319 j/f HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Some evenings by appointment. /J f FDIC Federally Insured to'SlOO.OCJ INSURED 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 i''<dthe.’. ''&/■ 3iZ*. ‘.yf^ted Siiltcs & * ^Cur&nmrnlc OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 20, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... Prohibition officer's murder rocks Nashville The murder of a Colorado state Prohibition Enforcement officer who was a former resi­ dent of Maple Grove, was big news in Nashville 66 years ago this week. The killing of Henry Robart and a Colorado police chiefby a moonshiner who later com­ mitted suicide occurred more than a week before an account of it appeared in the local newspaper. (Interestingly, the slain of­ ficer Robart was a distant relative to your columnist, Susan Hinckley. His father, Sydney Robart, who lived at Walkerville at the time, was a half-brother to Susan’s pater­ nal grandfather, the late James Elba Murphy of Woodland.) Details of the tragedy were furnished to The Nashville News by a column from a Colorado paper. That, and other stories of the day, ap­ peared in The News issue of Feb. 21,1924. Henry E. Robart, former­ ly of Maple Grove, slain by desperado who later com- mitted suicide — Robart was a Prohibition Enforcement Officer and was Victim of Double Murder by Law Violator Who Was Run to Earth - Details of the tragic death of Henry E. Robart, former resident of this vicini­ ty, and who was murdered while in discharge of his duties, have just reached here. Robart and Chief of Police Jack Rose of Walsenburg, Colo., were both killed by a moonshiner by the name of Louis Donati, who later com­ mitted suicide when surround­ ed by a posse and ordered to surrender. The details of the affair, as gleaned from the Walsenburg, Colo., Indepen­ dent, are as follows: “Just at the point of being captured, and using the same gun which he used in murder­ ing Chief of Police Jack Rose and H.E. Robart, deputy state prohibition officer, here Tues­ day, Louis Donati shot himself at the Gaetano Santi ranch, 24 miles northwest of Walsenburg at 9:35 this morning. Members of the family of slain Prohibition officer Henry Robart are seen in this circa-1925 photo taken at his grandmother’s home near Sunfield. From left: his father, Sydney Robart; his grandmother, Barbara (Guy) Robart Murphy; his sister Bernice Reed and her son, Rex. Officer Robart, who once lived in Maple Grove, was also related to "Memories" columnist Susan Hinckley, who is a great-granddaughter to Bar­ bara Robart Murphy. Robart's duties involved enforce­ ment of Prohibition, mandated nationally from 1920-33. He was killed by a Colorado moonshiner. Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 “Sheriff Charles E. Cor­ nwall, with deputies and detectives, left Pueblo last night after getting a clue as to the whereabouts of Donati. They werejoined by a party of local men at Apache at 2 o’clock this morning and started for the Santi place, eight miles west of Apache at the foot of Greenhorn Mountain. “The house where Donati was hiding was surrounded. Undersheriff Ford Cornwell approached the door and shouted, ‘Come out, we won’t hurt you.’ The door opened. Donati stood face to face with his captors. He said, ‘All right,’ and immediately turn­ ed the 32-automatic upon himself and fired. He fell mortally wounded, in the door way. “Word of the double tragedy was first heard about 6 p.m. Tuesday when Elbert Lenzini, one of the pro­ prietors of the Lenzini Motor Co., which is located a short distance from the shack where the killing occurred, notified Patrolman Elbert Zinc that Louis Donati had come to his garage and demanded a car. Lenzini suspected foul play, as Donati was spattered with blood, Upon being refused a car, Donati walked across the tracks and set out on foot over the hog back to Toltec. “Patrolman Zinc quickly proceeded to Donati’s shack on West Seventh Street and found both doors locked and the electric lights on. Zinc kicked the door in and found both Robart and Rose lying in a pool of blood, dead. He im­ mediately notified Sheriff Cornwall and a posse was soon formed. “Both men had been shot through the head on the left sides. Robart was shot through the left ear, coming out through the left cheek. Rose was shot through the nose and another shot pierced him a little above his right kidney, passing through both lungs. The two bodies were found with their faces up. Robart was found in the door way and Rose in the kitchen where he was believed to have been searching in the cupboard. “Both officers had gone to the house wholly unprepared for any attack, as Chief Rose had a pair ofheavy mittens on an his revolver was strapped about him beneath two coats. Robart’s gun was in his pocket when he was found. “In the room, also were found a 100-gallon still, two gallons of wine and a quantity of mash.” Why we blush The Charlotte Republican of last week, in connection with its report of the annual meeting of the Michigan Press Association at Lansing, publishes a cut of the Nashville News publisher, under which it pays the local Henry Glasner, (right), Nashville's postmaster from 1914 to 1922, wrote of harrowing February 1924 bus trip to Lansing that proved more of a "thriller" than anything he had experienced in his travels across the U.S.A. (In 1922-23 the Glasner family took a 10-month auto tour of the country, covering nearly 14,000 miles and they sent periodic reports to The News.) Glasner, who went on to become a two-term State Representative and one-term State Senator, is seen here with local postal employees, from left: Almon Murray, Randall Wade, Roy Bassett, Isa Newton, Coy Brumm and Bessie Bassett. This post office building is now ABC Dairy Delite. publisher the following high compliment: “Len W. Feighner, editor of the Nashville News, the best weekly newspaper in a town of its size, in any old state, again heads the Michigan Press Association.” We doubt if we measure up to The Republican’s estimate ofus, but ifwe do, we hope to merit the tribute by doing even a little better in the future. Nearly lost an eye - Dewey Dull, 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Beal Dull, living on the Eugene Barnum farm, four miles north of town, nearly lost an eye Thursday afternoon while coasting. He and a little sister coasted into a wire fence, and their sled became entangled in the wires. In trying to pull it loose, the end of a bit of wire struck Dewey in the left eye, badly lacerating it. Dr. E.T. Morris was called and is in hope of saving the sight, although the outcome is yet in doubt. Henry Glasner ditched in Charlotte-Lansing bus - Henry Glasner of Olivet, former Nashville postmaster, who is now manager of a Lan­ sing A.&P. store, writes of a nasty spill he took with a lot of others Sunday night in a Lansing-Battle Creek bus, on his way back to work at Lans­ ing. He writes: “Thought I would tell you that I had more of a ‘thriller’ on the way to Lansing last night than I had all the way around the U.S.A. “I came back here Sunday evening on the bus, and last night just out of Potterville, at about 7:15, we went over — not the ‘top’ but into the ditch. Bus was loaded; four women and the rest men. Hardly a howl from anybody, and I im­ agine we resembled a football squad in one of.their ‘downs’. I guess that is what they call it. “No one seriously hurt, but several were bruised. Am feeling quite sore myself. I was one of those on the out­ side, and naturally on the bot­ tom. All had heavy coats on, and I think that helped some. “It was surely a most steady nerved bunch. Took several minutes to get out, and had the bus caught on fire it would have been pretty serious. “I don’t blame the driver. It seemed to be one of those unavoidable accidents. He turned out to meet a car and the ruts did the rest, as I don’t day. *** Miss Florence Grohe think he was going 20 miles (former Nashville school teacher), teacher of the Lex­ an hour. ”__.____ ington school in Grand Local News - S.D. Norton is still quite ill. *** Mrs. Carl Rapids, came Friday night to Lentz is improving. *** Mrs. attend Miss Lulu Tubb’s lec­ Maggie Durham is better. *** ture, and visited friends Satur­ Bom Feb. 19 to Mr. and Mrs. day and Sunday. *** Miss M.J. Hinckley, an eight Emma Huwe went to Lansing pound boy (named Donald). last week to attend the gradua­ ♦** Bom Saturday, Feb. 16, tion exercises of her sister, to Mr. and Mrs. Will Hecker, Miss Frances Huwe. a daughter, who has been named Marguerite Jean. *** R.H. Olin and “Bud” Olsen went to Toledo Sunday night and drove home an Overland sedan and a Champion, (from the manufacturer for sale by a local dealership). *** Miss Dorothy Mater and Miss Grace Reid have left school and Miss Dorothy is assisting in the bakery. *** The home of Vance Barber on South Main Street at Vermontville was destroyed by fire Thurs­ day night. *** Quite a number ofpeople attended the basket­ ball game at Lake Odessa Fri­ day evening. *** W.L. Perkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Perkins, has secured a position as instructor in theology and geography at the Indiana State Normal at Terre Haute, and began his new work Monday morning. *** Gaylord Wotring, who is at­ tending school at Kalamazoo, visited the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wotring. *** The first issue of The Fortnight, the new school paper published by the Hastings schools, is out and is a very creditable number. *** Bellevue has been hard hit by an epidemic of scarlet fever and a number ofpupils are out of school. *** Barry County is now paying out nearly $17,000 per year for mothers’ pensions. *** Miss Lulu Tubbs, a missionary of Rhodesia, East Africa, is visiting her sister, Mrs. G.A. Osborne. Miss Glenna Tubbs of Jackson and Charles Osborne of the M.A.C. Lans­ ing (MSU), were guests of Rev. and Mrs. George A. Osborne Saturday and Sun­ Train 107, westbound, due here at 3:34 p.m., was delayed a couple ofhours Fri­ day by hitting a split switch at Rives Junction. One of the coaches left the rails, but because the train was running very slowly, there was but slight damage, and nobody injured. Bellevue people and farmers southwest from Bellevue are planning to pave a highway from that place to Battle Creek, going from Bellevue on M-78 and joining M-79 at Burleigh’s Comers and thence into Battle Creek. They plan to make it a Covert road project, but one wonders how that may be done on roads that are already state truck line highways. Hastings, Woodland and the other towns along the line put up such an emphatic kick against the C.K. & S. (railroad) cutting off its passenger trains that the Public Utilities Commission has ordered them to continue service as before until a public hearing can be held, at which both sides can be heard. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kidder, formerly of this village, will be pleased to learn that he has received his D.D.S. degree and has opened an office for the practice of dentistry at 1401 Irving Park Blvd., Chicago. Mrs. Kidder was Miss Helen Copeland, also a former resident of this place. Their many Nashville friends extend their best wishes for their success. We are here to help you... DARLENE, SYLVIA BELINDA 'The Mirrors image' Wlkl.01.2 iiiiaas. Hair stylist for Men, women • Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. �TH* Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. Cebcva.-y 20. 1990 Page 5 Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Wednesday, Feb. 21 Cubed steak with gravy, Italian blend, baked potatoes, bread, oleo, cookie, milk. Thursday, Feb. 22 Chicken and rice casserole, fresh fruit, oleo, milk, Brussel sprouts, mixed vegetables Friday, Feb. 23 Goulash, peas, carrots, oleo, peaches, milk. Monday, Feb. 26 Pork patty with gravy, mashed potatoes, bread, Scan­ dinavian blend, oleo, peaches, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 27 Sloppy Joes, slice zucchine. Italian style beans, hamburger bun, oleo. citrus fruit, milk. Events Wednesday, Feb. 21 Delton, high school choir; Hastings, crafts, slides by Hessell Forrest; Nashville, blood pressure; Woodland, popcorn; Middleville, cards. Thurday, Feb. 22 Hastings, cards, Bill Sheridan income tax help; Nashville, bingo; Middleville, cards. Friday, Feb. 23 - Hastings, board games; Nashville, pop­ corn; Woodland, popcorn, blood pressure Monday, Feb. 26 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Middleville, cards; Woodland, popcorn; Nashville, Diane Williams flowr arrangements Tuesday, Feb. 27 - all sites puzzles. Hastings. Remember When. Goodrich qualifies for state wrestling championships Andrew Goodrich of Maple Valley has qualified for the state wrestling championships in Battle Creek Friday and Saturday. At the Martin Regional. Goodrich placed third behind Tom Pruitt of NilesBrandywine and Chad Butters S Presidents Birthday Sale ... bring in this ad for 10% OFF any purchase of merchandise. SHulst Cleaners Pickup Station of Bronson. To qualify, he wrestled four tunes. He decisioned Frank Stanek of Decatur 4-1. was pinned by Pruitt, decisioned Jim Hensley of Eau Clare, and once again decisioned Stanek 4-3. Andrews record is 33-7. Mace Pharmacy £ Mon -Sat. 9am -5.30 p m g Fri. ’til 7 p.m £ 218 E. State St., Hastings, Ml 945-9673__________ WITH THIS COUPON HOMETOW 219 N. Main Street LUMBER YARD NASHVILLE 8S2-084S i I 219 S. State St. Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HOURS: Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices - AUTO SERVICE CENTER • WE LEARN THAT THE RIGHT KIND OF PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 HECKER Agency 225 N. 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He knows far better than we do what is best for us and so whenever we pray, let us tell Him so. That’s what prayer is all about. God gives the best io those who leave the choice with Him. — Adonlrum Judson "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availcth much." — James 5:16 Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE UNITED NASHVILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass ......... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ......10 a.m. Mom. Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ..... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA................ 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting ........7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Comer 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 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School......... 9:45 A.M. Service...... 11 P.M. Service...... ..7 Wed. Service...... ..7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 RtAlIQR* WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 res. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER 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. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 1 1 a.m. P.M. Worship........... .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship ................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (W mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship ..... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ..... 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .... 11a.m. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir........ 9:00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education . .9:30 am. Holy Eucharist . .10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 p.m. Thursday ........... 7:00 p.m. a for or information normaon aou Call about youth choir, Bible study, Fellowship Time After Worship youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. SALLEY NOLEN REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S Main, Vermontville PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 20, 1990 — Page 6 First academic awards ceremony to be held at halftime MV winter homecoming candidates selected, activities set The candidates for Maple Valley High " School 1990 Winter Homecoming Queen and King and their court have been selected, and traditional activities are planned for homecoming week. The winter homecoming game Friday night will feature the Lions against the Pennfield Panthers, and the big cats will be battling for sole possession of first place in the SMAA title race. By knocking off Bronson 83-73 Saturday night, the Lions now (12-2) narrowed the field on top of the league and moved into a tie with Pennfield, which defeated Olivet over the weekend. Maple Valley, Pennfield and Bron­ son were tied going in to the weekend’s games. Between die jayvee and var­ sity games on Friday, the homecoming queen and king will be selected from the following senior candidates: Heather Hawkins, Darcie Elliston, Kathy Karl, Darrin Neff, Rick McKee and Joel Wetzel. The homecoming court will also be introduced to the crowd. The freshmen princess and prince will be Jennifer Phenix and Kyle Booher, the sophomore royalty will be Stacey Wood and Shawn Scott, and representing the juniors will be Lisa Long and Levi Schantz. A special feature of the evening will be the first-ever academic awards ceremony, at which 11 seniors will receive the Fourth Year Award. The following students have maintained a 3.5 grade point average or better after seven semesters and will receive an academic pin and a gold pla­ que: Scott Knoll (3.9), Brandon Roscoe (3.89), Nicole Kipp (3.86), Angie Bahs (3.82) Stephen Bowen (3.8), Cevin Cornish (3.76), Renee Hoyt (3.7), Dawn Lundquist (3.67), Jeff Butler (3.58), Lynette Thompson (3.51) and Ryan Warner (3.5). The academic pin has a blue background with a gold lamp of learning on a book and will have Maple Valley engraved upon it. The gold plaque will feature a lamp of learning and an engraved nameplate. The Board of Education ap­ proved the new academic awards program when it was Seniors Heather Hawkins and Joel Wetzel Seniors Rick McKee and Nicole Kipp • Tanning • Toning • Hair Beauty Shop * fr**”*^ phonc 726-0330 157 S. 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Freshman, sophomores and juniors who maintain 3.9, 3.8 and 3.65 GPA’s, respectively, will receive their academic awards prior to the first home varsity football game in the fall. The first year award will consist of a gold lamp of lear­ ning and an academic letter, like the athletic letter, but with the blue and white color scheme reversed. The second year award will be an academic pin, and the third year award will be an academic pin and a silver plaque. Traditional activities, including a pep rally Friday afternoon, are planned for the week. Dress-up days will run all week. Tuesday is favorite­ college color day, Wednesday is dress-up day, Thursday is Continued on next page— Sophomores Shawn Scott and Stacey Wood I’ve always taken care of myself... As seen on TV! and when I learned how easy it was to prearrange a funeral (a lot ofmy friends have already done it), I called my Trust 100 funeral home. things I hadn’t known about. We talked about before-need planning, both pre-payment and no-payment options, and guaranteed price prefinancing. My Trust 100 counselor an­ swered each ofmy questions— and even pointed out a few 1 chose exactly what I wanted. And it’s all down in writing with people I trust. ThistW Funeral Prearrangement Centers Family Serving Families Since 1923 Pray funeral Monte, Jnc. TTuSt MSI �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 20. 1990 — Page 7 Vermontville businessman sues county over road ruts J-Ad Graphics News Service CHARLOTTE — Glenn Coker of Vermontville has fil­ ed an affidavit and claim in Eaton County District Court, Small Claims Division, citing the Eaton County Road Com­ mission as being responsible for $591.51 in damage to his car. Coker is charging that Round Lake Road is in poor condition, causing damage to his car. He and the Road Commis­ sion are scheduled to appear in small claims court March 19, but Coker said the matter could be moved up to circuit court. “So they can bring in their attorneys,” Coker said. He added that he won’t be intimidated and intends to pur­ sue the matter as far as necessary. He has already spoken with the county’s insurance com­ pany, Creative Risk Manage­ ment Corporation. But he said he was told that they wouldn’t do anything because he had insufficient evidence. “But I wonder why they’ve (the Road Commission) been out here working on it (the road) every day since I started this,” he said. Coker, co-owner of The Outpost bakery on Main Street and owner of the Cen­ tral Michigan Power Wash Company on Round Lake Road, said he is fed up with the “extremely poor condition of Round Lake Road” and wants compensation for damages to his car as well as regular road repairs. He charges in the affidavit that while he was “driving incident. down the county road, Round She and her husband, Russ, Lake Road, my car was have lived on the road for 11 damaged because the road years, and she said they have was in an extreme state of relatives who will no longer disrepair.” visit them because of the con­ Coker said that on Nov. 26 dition of the road. his 1965 Oldsmobile, which “This road has never been he called a classic car in good good,” Mrs. Cerny said. condition, fell in some ruts he “Until now — and only said were more like “bot­ because they’ve been working tomless pits.” The resulting on it twice a day since the suit damage included tearing out was filed. “My husband had the oil pan, the gas tank and to replace the shocks on his the shock absorbers. new truck, and it only had Although Coker has lived 15,000 miles on it,” Cerny on Round Lake Road only for said. a few years, he said he has Russ drives to work in a had nothing but trouble, motor pool, but his co-drivers especially with shock ab­ will not pick him up at his sorbers and springs, with all house and insist that he meet of his vehicles, including two them in town, she added. pick-ups and two vans. She said they have to buy Coker said he is not alone in big cars and vehicles because nothing else will stand up to his contention that the road is extremely hazardous to the punishment the road dishes out. vehicles traveling on it. “I’ve had two Corvettes, He said he has several witnesses and has a video tape but I had to sell them because of the huge rocks that get of the road. “I have one neighbor who kicked up,” Cerny said. Besides deep ruts and big had to have cars towed out of rocks, Cerny said there are the ruts '.n front of his house other special hazards she has twice,” Coker said. Rose Cerny, a Maplewood encountered on the road. “In the old days, they used Elementary School teacher to make plank roads, and last who lives on Round Lake Road, said she believes Coker year the planks came up through the road, and one got is telling the truth about the The Cope Support Group meets in Nashville on the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. The group will meet next on March 8 at the Nashville Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! ■ BINGO : | MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J ''THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.N । Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 from page 6 will feature cheerleader routines, the Jazz Band, the introduction of the team and homecoming candidates, a lip sync contest and a free throw contest between classes. There will also be hall decoration and poster contests. Athletic Director Bill Rivest said these plans are tentative because school was closed Thursday, Friday and Mon­ day, so the plans couldn’t be finalized. COLDUieiX BANKGRB CHARLOTTE ASSOC. 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Residenc >• Challenging Adventure • Fassett Body Shop road, Cerny said she is not very optimistic about the future. “I think that after all the commotion about the suit dies down, they’ll forget we even exist again.”’ 313 Lansing St. Charlotte, MI 48813 Want An interesting, International Education Forum, a foreign exchange student organization, is seek­ ing community coordinators with good school/community contacts to place and supervise foreign high school students. fixed. “But the only time I get ac­ tion is when the school bus driver threatens not to bring my kids home,” she added. Despite being pleased with the recent attempt to fix the A MEMBER OF THE SEARS FINANCIAL NETWORK Cope Support Group meets in Nashville Thursday nites MV winter homecoming, class color day, and Friday is Blue and White Day. Various competitions are also planned for lunch hours during the week. The pep assembly Friday caught between the wheels,” she recalled. She added that culverts also come up and wreak havoc on tires. Cerny said she has tried many times to get the road SEVERE COLD FORMULA CAPS io*« Ejccfedrin CONTAC mrmnmrrn 111u.1fu.111m E1x1cfe11d1n ni 111f111 You can look and feel great and still have high blood pressure Check it FREE at MACE PHARMACY High Blood pressure is a Silent Killer... it usually gives no symptoms and no warnings. The only way to know you have It is to Check it... several times per year. Fast (one minute), Accurate, VITA-STAT Com­ puterized Blood Pressure Monitoring is a FREE SER­ VICE HERE. WE CARE ABOUT TOUR HEALTH 100 s i BUFFERIN Tablets Capletsor contaC 'BUFFERING 100’3 MICE PHffiW 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 20, 1990 — Page 8 Jazz Band trip gets board OK M.V. School Board approves $25,334 athletic budget by Mark LaRose StaffWriter Despite a warning from Budget Committee Secretary Ron Tobias that the athletic budget has been increasing yearly, the Maple Valley Board of Education last Mon­ day approved a $25,334.45 athletic budget for 1990-91 fall and winter sports. With Trustee Bea Pino ab­ sent, the motion was narrowly approved after President Bill Flower and Tobias voted ‘no.’ Tobias noted that the $25,334.45 was for equip­ ment and related items and did not include coaches’ salaries, at approximately $37,000 or the transportations costs of nearly $7,000. But Athletic Director Bill Rivest, who made the recom­ mendation for approval, said that the 1990-91 proposed athletic budget, even with a major purchase, will be $2,000 less than the entire 1989-90 proposed athletic budget. The major purchase item Rivest recommended, which was approved, was a new volleyball two-net system, and it calls for an expenditure of $3,600. Not only did Tobias ques­ tion the need for the purchase, but he said it will also create additional storage space pro­ blems, which prompted several teachers in the au­ dience to complain about an overflow of athletic equip­ ment encroaching on space alloted to other programs. Rivest said the new net system was needed to prevent injuries and cited three in­ cidents last year caused by by the existing equipment being 12 years old and faulty. He also told the board that the new two-net system would make it possible to hold volleyball tournaments, which would increase revenue and pay for itself in a few years. Rivest added after the NASHVILLE FEED and SEED 301 South Main, Nashville, Ml • 517*852-9393 CORRECTION ON THE DATE: Our first annual chick day, APRIL 3, 1990 Orders must be in by March 13 — Come in for details. We at Nashville Feed & Seed would like to thank our customers for making us feel welcome in Nashville. We enjoy serving you. We also look forward to: Chick Day Garden Seeds Seedlings Spring Flea Dip Easter Bunny Contest Custom Feeds Made to Order • Bulk Delivery Available STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 2 1990-91 Athletic Budget MVHS Fall & Winter Sports Football Golf Cross Country Girls Basketball Cheerleading Boys Basketball Volleyball Wrestling General Expenses First Aid Equipment Non-Equipment 5,112.25 280.00 —0— 599.90 217.30 2,397.55 4,018.50 363.00 —b— —0— 1,775.00 266.00 480.00 2,090.00 —0— 2,210.00 980.00 955.00 1,700.00 1,889.95 12,345.95 12,988.50 meeting that because there is new equipment each year, there is a serious problem with storage space and said the teachers were expressing their opinion that something will have to be done about it in the near future. The weights now are stored and used on the stage in the auditorium, prompting one teacher to note that as a result, it was not only difficult for teachers to put on plays and musical productions, but the curtains were getting ruined. Besides the $3,600 volleyball net expenditure, Tobias also questioned the need for 10 new football helmets at $1,000 and for $1,162.25 for reconditioning helmets and pads. Rivest explained the need to replace some of the helmets regularly so as not to incur a major expense when they all need replacing. Tobias cited other ex­ penses, such as the $2,040 in game expenses for girl’s basketball referees and the $1,800 for new boy’s basketball uniforms, and demanded explanations from Rivest before the budget was approved. In other business: — On the recommendation of Band Director Dennis Vanderhoef, the school board approved the proposed Jazz Band trip to Chicago. Vanderhoef told the board the trip would take three days and would be educational as well as enjoyable and rewarding. Among other planned stops on the itinerary, the Jazz Band will attend a music clinic at Total 6,887.25 546.00 480.00 2,689.90 217.30 4,607.55 4,998.50 1,318.00 1,700.00 1,889.95 25,334.45 the University of Chicago and will give a benefit concert at Shriner Children’s Hospital. — After the board approv­ ed them for two others, several unhappy school employees requested step in­ creases on the pay scale. Although the board referred the issue to committee, Superintendent Carroll Wolff said the tentative agreement reached Tuesday calls for the review of all those requests and that they will be evaluated according to the terms ofboth the old and new contracts. — Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan gave a report on Continued on next page Stop by and see me! Whittle Dab Will Do It! 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State, Nashville 852-0882 CGDK&DUNN COLOR IN THE FINESTTRADIT1ON 543-3559 Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE ★ MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENNAIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, ReUie ft ReMonaNe �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, February 20, 1990 — Page 9 M.V. Jayvee eagers extend winning streak to eight The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team registered its seventh and eighth consecutive victories last week, lifting its season record to 11-4. The young Lions mauled Galesburg Tuesday, 87-54, and then came up with a big 46-42 victory Saturday night over Bronson. Coach Todd Gonser noted that it was the first time this class had ever beaten Bronson on the hardcourt. Chip Reese scored on a layup with 10 seconds left in ( Sports the contest to wrap things up, after receiving what Gonser called “a touchdown pass” from Mickey Collier. The coach said keys to the victory were “patience on of­ fense, good defense and the ability to make free throws Freshmen move record to 9-3 With last Friday’s heart­ breaking loss still burning in their memories, the Maple Valley freshmen came out roaring against non­ conference class B Middleville. The Lions got in gear quick­ ly, racing out to a 17 to 6 first quarter lead. Several times Middleville had raillies that cut into the Lions lead, but the Lions held their ground and wound up winning 57 to 49. Leading the way for the Lions were center Mike Trowbridge and forward Joel Butler. Each player got a dou­ ble double by scoring 14 and 13 points and grabbing 15 and 10 rebounds respectively. Butler’s 13 points were a season high for him. Scott English and Steve Hopkins, the Maple Valley guards, helped out in the vic­ tory by scoring 13 and 10 M.V. Board, half. Five Maple Valley players scored in double figures. Reese led the way with 19 points, Stine had 13 and Collier, Dayton Walker and Tim Ferrier each had 10. points each. They also played good defense causing the Trojans to make errors and turn the ball over. Kale Dipert scored 6 points before fouling out early in the fourth quarter. On Friday, Feb. 9 the Lions traveled to St. Phillip to play the Tigers. The Lions held the lead at the end of the first quarter, but gave it up mid­ way through the second and trailed at half time 29 to 23. The third quarter was just about even with the Lions cut­ ting the lead by one, 39 to 34. During the fourth quarter, the Lions rallied and had their most productive 8 minutes of the season, scoring 28 points and holding the Tigers to 10 points. Trowbridge and English lead the way again offensive­ ly. Trowbridge also had 16 rebounds. down the stretch.” Collier paced the offensive attack with 15 points and Brice Hasselback added 10 and Darrel Stine chipped in nine. Stine also hauled down 12 rebounds and Collier had 10. Stine had five steals and Collier handed out four assists. Against Galesburg Tues­ day, the Lions turned the ballgame into a rout quickly, leading 25-6 at the end of the first quarter and 49-23 at the Hasselback and Jeremy Sampson both counted eight points. Stine collected 10 rebounds and Hasselback and Collier came up with nine apiece. Sampson and Collier each dished out four assists and Stine led in steals with three. The jayvee Lions have won six in a row in league play and haven't tasted defeat since Jan. 12 against Battle Creek Pennfield. Their SMAA record now is 8-2. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is proven effective skin care system & colorcoordinated glamour shades suited to your special needs. 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Rabies 1 yr. 3 yr. «5°® Distemper comb Feline Leukemia Dog or Cat Booster Only $950 Nashville FIRE HALL Sat., Feb. 17*9 am-Noon Sat., Feb. 24 • 9 am-Noon Wed., Feb. 28 • 6-8:30 pm hoping his team will be prepared for both contests. “It depends of the kids still getting better,” Reese said. “We’ll find out ifwe can play this week.” closer than 10 points in the se­ cond half. Maple Valley outscored the Vikings 22-13 in the third period and the contest was effectively over. “We expected a little more difficulty,” Reese admitted, “but after we got over the first quarter things seemed to bounce our way.” Thompson led the Lions with 28 points, but it was balance that helped the team to the win. Jason Hoefler add­ ed 12, Scott Casteele 15 and Travis Hokanson 10. Statistically, Maple Valley hit 27 of 50 from the floor as opposed to 24 of 64 for the Vikings. A critical difference came at the free throw line where the Lions were 18 of 30 as compared to 11 of 16 for Bronson. The Lions host Lakewood tonight before entertaining Pennfield on Friday. Reese is EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... Many area students advance in FFA leadership contest 10 ACRES ■ $49,900!! 3 bedroom to be in position to win the ti­ tle and we are. The question was how quickly the juniors would mature around (Shaun) Thompson. We thought we’d be in the top three teams.” The win avenged a 75-61 Bronson win administered to the Lions on Dec. 15. The Vikings, however, played Fri­ day without two players, Brian Waird and Larry Covey, who played key roles in that win. Waird had 16 points and Covey 10, but the pair missed last Friday’s game due to discipline problems. Between the loss of those two and some fine Lion play, the win came surprisingly easy. After trailing 20-15 at the end of one period, the Lions outscored Bronson 26-16 in the second for a 41-36 lead. Bronson never came any $950 Mulliken FIRE HALL Sun., Feb. 25 • 1-4 pm Tues., Feb. 27 *6:30-9 pm • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR and interest in public speaking. • Job interview, for enhancing interest in employment procedures that will be faced when applying for a job. • Parliamentary procedure, for developing skills in the conduct of meetings. Greenhand conduct of meetings deals with freshmen developing such skills. OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL W£LLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 He added that National FFA Week will be celebrated Feb. 20-27 this year. 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE v 0CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Board of Review will meet on March 6., 1990 at the Castleton Township Hall for the purpose of reviewing the property assessment roll. The BOARD of REVIEW will also meet on March 12,1990 from 9 A.M. to noon and 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and on March 13, 1990 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. for any property owner wishing to examine their assessment or to show evidence why the 1990 valuation should be changed. The ratio of assessments and the multipliers used on each class of property to attain 50% of true cash value are as follows: RATIO MULTIPLIER 1 44.29% AGRICULTRUAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUTOVER DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00% 50.00% 47.68% 50.00% 50.00% Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township —MW MM MM MM 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 NOTE: overlap of vaccine due dates does no harm to your pet, costs less and is the ideal time to give due to the high incidence of disease in warmer months. 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 1.1289 1.0000 1.0000 1.0487 1.000 1.000 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 20, 1990 — Page 11 s; rA r Hawkinses to mark 50th anniversary Elwood and Idabelle Hawkins, 10274 Benton Road, Grand Ledge, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The couple was married Feb. 27, 1940. They have one daughter and one grandson. Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. TOOLS Wjj Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. tOOLSALEs IMriM SWMiwiffl glWHibffl KiWMM g^nwtowwi, |3MJSS^* jlgMtW HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580.______ QUICK TAX REFUND FAST REFUND. Ifyou expect a tax refund for 1989, instead of mailing your return to IRS, you may want to have it filed elec­ tronically, you can receive your refund in about 2 to 3 weeks. Professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If you prepare your own return a preparer or trans­ mitter in your area can file your return electronically for you. For more information on electronic filing call: Maple Valley Computer Center 852-1784 (Nashville) or Bennett’s Tax Service 616/963-9342 (Battle Creek). Jobs Wanted WANTED: cars, trucks, farm machinery and tractors for scrap. We buy some or haul away free. Easey, Phone 948-9048 after 4:30p.m___________________ •Community Notices ACURATE TYPING And Word Processing. Professional writing and editing. Quality documents - fast. 517-852-9880. AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Syrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. CARD OF THANKS We are both so very grateful to all who showed care and concern for Russell during his recent illness. The visits, cards, phone calls, prayers and assis­ tance from friends and relatives, especially Durwood and Jeanne, meant so much. We give much credit to the ambulance and heli­ copter crew, HGB Emergency Personal, & doctors and nurses at Hayes Green Beach and Borgess Hospital. Russell and Mabel Booher WET BASEMENT? For Sale GOOD HAY FOR SALE: 50 nywrrvrra* pound square bales. 1st cutting $150, 3rd cutting, $2.50. Call Marv Mitchell, 7273 Dowling Road, Nashville, at 616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220._____________ GUARANTEED waterproofing KATHY’S CARPETS: New X SYSTEM for free 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 itaHMMtij Recreation MOTORCYCLE ENTHU­ SIASTS Come to the Motorcy­ cle Swap Meet, Feb 25th at Stadium Arena, Grand Rapids, 11am to 5pm. 616-521-4203. Wanted Thank You - Strvlng Mlchlgtn Since 1971 GINLRAl NtRCHilDISl IB Mn VACANCY AVAILABLE: at Nashville mini-storage. Winter rates. 1/616-795-3713. Miscellaneous Estimates CHI Toll Frtt: 1-8OO-643-42J2 In Grind Rtplds: 243-7670 and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. fjn ii* 0 0 0 ll Commission Order - CFI-115.90 (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) WALLEYE AND SAUGER SIZE LIMIT Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sec­ tions 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its October 4, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years the walleye and sauger size limit shall be 15 inches on all state waters, except Lake Gogebic, Big Manistique Lake, Grand Lake (Presque Isle County), Lake Erie, Lake St Clair and the Detroit and St Clair Rivers. This order supersedes the Commission order entitled "Walleye and Sauger Size Limit", effective January 1,1985, and assigned number CFI-115.85. This order shall take effect on April 1,1990, and shall remain effective through March 31,1995. Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: David F. Hales, Director Department of Natural Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Ml 48909 I COMMISSION ORDER . .(Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE BROOD STOCK Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its October 4, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years on Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Dana Lake, Delta County; Brule, Chicagon, Chief Edwards, Emily, Paint, Stanley and Violet Lakes and Brule Island Impoundment (Paint Pond), Iron County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; and Bankson Lake, Van Buren County; it shall be unlawful to: 1. Take or possess muskellunge of a size less than 45 inches. 2. Take muskellunge by any means other than with hook and line. 3. Take or attempt to take muskellunge from Brevort Lake at a time other than from the first Saturday in June through February. 4. Have more than one legal muskellunge in possession. This order supersedes the Commission Order entitled "Protection of Muskellunge Brood Stock - Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Lake Hudson, Lenawee County; Brevort Lake, Mackinac County; Bankson Lake, Van Buren County," effective April 1, 1988, and assigned number CFI-153.88. This order shall take effect on April 1, 1990 and shall remain effective through March 31, 1995. Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: David F. Hales Director OPEN SEASONS AND CATCH LIMITS ON PIKE, WALLEYE, SAUGER AND MUSKELLUNGE Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sec­ tions 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resourcess Commission at its October 4,1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to take the following named species except within the open seasons and daily limits as prescribed below: Open season: On walleye, sauger northern pike and muskellunge (including tiger muskellunge). Region I: All Upper Peninsula waters, including the surrounding Great Lakes and connecting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from May 15 through March 15. Regions II and III: All Lower Peninsula waters except the Great Lakes and con­ necting waters not otherwise closed to fishing shall be from the last Saturday in April though March 15. Regions II and III: The Great Lakes and connecting waters shall be open year around; except that muskellunge in Lake St. Clair, and the St Clair and Detroit rivers may be taken only from the first Saturday in June through December 15 of each year. For the purposes of this order, all drowned river mouth lakes such as Manistee Lake, Lake Macatawa and Muskegon Lake are considered as inland waters and are sub­ ject to inland water regulations. Daily Catch Limits: Statewide limits shall be five (5) singly or in combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye and sauger and northern pike; the daily catch limit on muskellunge is one (1) (including tiger muskellunge) except that the daily catch limit on Lakes St. Clair and Erie and the Detroit and St. Clair rivers shall be six singly orin combination for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, sauger, and northern pike when the catch includes at least one walleye or sauger. This order supersedes the Commission Order entitled 'Open Seasons and Catch Limits on Pike, Walleye, Sauger and Muskellunge", effective April 1, 1987 and assigned number CFI-112.87. This order shall take effect on April 1,1990, and shall remain effective through March 31, 1995. Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission Countersigned: David F. Hales, Director Department of Natural Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Ml 48909 COMMISSION ORDERe (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE AND NORTHERN PIKE Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended, being sections 300.1 through 300.5 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Natural Resources Commission at its December 6, 1989, meeting ordered that for a period of five years it shall be unlawful to: 1. Take or attempt to take pike and muskellunge at any time other than from the last Saturday in April through November 30 on Thornapple Lake, Barry County; Austin, West, Crooked and Eagle Lakes In Kalamazoo Coun­ ty; Big Star Lake, Lake County; Hudson Lake, Lenawee County; Bankson, Brownwood and Round Lakes in Van Buren County. 2. Take or attempt to take any species of fish with a spear, except carp, from May 1 through August 15, from any lake on the following list, ex­ cept Brevort Lake, which is closed to all spearing. 3.Take or possess northern pike of a size less than 30 inches from any lake on the following list denoted by an asterisk. mi in®! il 0 Commission Order - CFI-112.90 (Under the authority of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1925, as amended) LAKE COUNTY *Kingston "Dumont Hutchins "Osterhout Fletcher Floodwaters Clear Lower Crooked "Thomapple Cornwall Impoundment Caribou "Budd "Ovid Wiggins Long Alger Allegan Allegan Allegan "Cable Emily "Porter Stanley "Austin Crooked Eagle ‘West Alpena Barry Barry Barry LAKE COUNTY "Campeau "Dean "Lincoln "Murray Big Star Nepessing "Lake Hudson "Whitemore Kent Kent Kent Kent Lake Lapeer Lenawee Livingston, Washtenaw Livingston Mackinac Mason Mecosta "Woodland Brevort Bass Round Fletcher Floodwater West Twin "Mona "Brooks "Heron "Tipsico Big Bear Otsego "Lake Macatawa Long "Grassy "McKeever Bankson Brownwood Round Three Legged Cheboygan Chippewa Clare Clinton Gladwin Grand Traverse Iron Iron Iron Iron Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Kalamazoo is order supersedes the Commission Montmorency Montmorency Muskegon Newaygo Oakland Oakland Otsego Otsego Ottawa St. Joseph Schoolcraft Schoolcraft Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren Van Buren Order entitled "Protection of Muskellunge and Northern Pike," effective April 1, 1988, and assigned number CFI-116.88. This order shall take effect on April 1, 1990, and shall remain effective through March 31, 1995. Countersigned: David F. Hales Director Raymond Poupore, Chairman Natural Resources Commission �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 20, 1990 — Page 12 WINTER HOURS: 'Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville Monday thru Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 6; Sunday 9 to S PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1990 726-0640 4/- februanf Check Out Our FULL SERVICE MEAT DEPT. Quality, Freshness at a price you can afford. Finest Round 100% Fresh Ground Tyson Whole Stea Ec o1r0 -Mlbosre Lean & Meaty Co.. Style Pork spare Ribs C fl 9 Q America’s Finest Cube .j ste ■ Unclassified Potatoes 50-lbs. sStore Made Farmer Peet’s kC 4X Qm resh Pork sausage Fresh Crisp US *1 Michigan Red or Golden Delicious Radishes Apples 6-oz. pkg. 3Ibs Oil or Water 3 Diamonds 6.5-oz. 1 -lb. box Shurfin 69' SSflIfl*fl 32-oz. Jar Prego Spaghetti eg eg Sauce 32-oz. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) p y , ,. . — Tuesday, February 27, 1990 Lundstrums named Syrup Festival parade grand marshals by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE — Gerald and Leola Lundstrum of Nashville have been named honored citizens and grand marshals for the 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Grand Parade Satur­ day, April 28. The festival is held each year in downtown Vermont­ ville on the last weekend in April. The Lundstrums, who are maple syrup producers and longtime members, were selected by the Festival Assocation for their many years of service and dedica­ tion to the community, said association President Stan Trumble after the announce- ment was made. Gerald said it really is an honor to be recognized by peers, and Leola added that they were very pleased. “But I don’t know if we deserve it,” Gerald said. “We were never leaders or anything. We just help out whenever and wherever we’re needed.” However, fellow producers said they think the Lundstrums are very deserving of the honor. Trumble noted that the Lundstrums have been pro­ ducing syrup on their Nashville farm for nearly 100 years. “The Lundstrums have been faithful and dependable members of the association from the early years, and their dedication is most commendable,” he said. Wayne and Marian Pen­ nock, who were the grand marshals last year, said they couldn’t agree more with the selection of the Lundstrums. “Gerald and Leola are so deserving. It’s hard to believe they haven’t been selected before now,” the Pennocks said. “The Lundstrums have been a great help to the association and to the com­ munity. They’re just wonder­ ful people and very hard workers, who’ve been with us almost from the start,” they added. Lundstrum, 67, said he can’t remember for sure, but knows they have been members of the Festival Association almost from the group’s inception in 1940. “We may have missed the first couple festivals,” he said. “But we’ve been involv­ ed in most of them.” The fact they were never selected or recognized before could be attributed to the Lundstrums’ somewhat uni­ que philosophy and work ethic. Not only have they never been leaders in the association or any other group, they have never wanted to be. The Lundstrums have kept a low profile, not aspiring to being anything more than good neighbors, friends, farmers and hard workers. “Any organization, whether it be a club, a church See Lundstrums, on page 2 Grand Marshalls Leola and Gerald Lundstrum Nehmer upsets incumbent in primary by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE — Democratic Trustee JoeAnn Nehmer, who gave up her council seat to challenge the incumbent, Village President Sue Villanueva, in the Feb. 19 primary, came away with an upset victory, 67 to 50. Despite the 17-vote margin and a turnout of 159 voters, Nehmer said she anticipated a large turnout and a closer ballot count. Perhaps, the election would have been closer, but there were 31 throwaway votes, said Clerk Sharon Stewart. These ballots weren’t counted because voters checked both Republican and Democratic candidates on their ballots, which is against primary elec­ tion rules. In a primary, voters cannot split their ticket. “It was unfortunate that we had 31 ballots that couldn’t be counted,” Nehmer said. She added that she was grateful to her supporters and See Nehmer, on page 2 Hinckley wins in Nashville primary Lions clinch tie for SMAA title The Maple Valley Lions celebrate by showing everyone who's No. 1 in the SMAA Friday. The Lions' bench and stands emptied after Scott Casteele's last se­ cond shot sailed into the basket just as the buzzer sounded, giving the Lions a 71-70 victory over the Pennfield Panthers and at least a piece of the SMAA title. (See story inside) Because a snowstorm caused school to be closed Friday, the winter homecom­ ing festivities and the first academic awards ceremony also had to be cancelled. The activities were scheduled for Friday night just before the varsity game and at halftime, respectively. But they have been rescheduled for the same times at tonight's (Tuesday, Feb. 27) game. Thus, the Lions will meet the Portland Raiders in the homecoming game. J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — Incumbent President Pro-Tern Ray Hin­ ckley won the primary elec­ tion for a two-year term as village president when he garnered 61 votes last Monday. Challenger and first-time candidate Henry Felder Jr. received 38 votes in the contest. Hinckley, who has served as a trustee on the Village Council for 11 years, said he was pleased with the victory, but noted that the general elec­ tion still has to be won. However, Hinckley will be running unopposed in the March 12 general election, and a challenger would have to muster a successful write-in campaign to upset Hinckley. Hinckley was optimistic enough to speculate on his new position and an responsibilities. “It’s going to be a bigjob,” he said. “I’ll have a lot more responsibility.” As for goals, Hinckley said he would like to see a change in the economic forecast for Nashville, which has suffered mostly stormy weather for decades. “I’d like to be able to help improve our economic climate while I’m in office,” Hin­ ckley said. See Hinckley, on page 5 Ray Hinckley Larry Filter Ted Spoelstra Forrest Burd �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 2 School Board and support personnel ratify contract The Maple Valley Board of Education and Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association rank and file ratified a contract last Wednesday. MVESPA President Dave Gilding said he was pleased that the negotiations that began last summer had finally been wrapped up and said that the workers had a contract with which they were satisfied. “The ratification vote was 40 in favor to 4 opposed,” Gilding said. “So I think that basically everyone is happy.” Board negotiator Harlow Claggett expressed a similar sentiment on the school board’s behalf. “I think the board is very happy that negotiations with the support personnel are complete,” Claggett said. The two sides reached a se­ cond tentative agreement Feb. 13. The school board last fall had voted not to ratify con­ tract offer after an initial ten­ tative agreement was reached. Claggett said the problem with the original offer was the benefit package and the language describing eligibility. “Unfortunately the language in the original agree- ment was written in such a way that it was so hard to determine the intent that it would have been impossible to administer,” he said. Gilding said the question came down to how many part­ time employees were going to be eligible for the complete in­ surance package. “We were trying to get in­ surance for the people who work 25 hours per week or more the first time, and it would have been a lot of peo­ ple ifthe language hadn’t been changed,” he said. Gilding said the present contract calls for the four employees with the highest seniority in the district who work 25 hours or more per week for at least nine months ofthe year to get the insurance package. “But it also calls for option money for the rest of the employees who work 25 hours per week, and those who work less than 25 hours will receive pro-rated option funds,” Gilding said. “So I think everyone’s pleased because we’re getting something we never had before (Plan A insurance for four part-time workers and option funds for the rest),” he added. The option pay for the 25-hour employees will be $70, and $42 for those who work less, Gilding said. He added that the money must be used for annuities or other programs and could not be paid in cash. Gilding could not say who the four insurance recipients would be until the seniority list and weekly hours are consulted. The support personnel will also receive a 5 percent salary increase for each of the next three years, which is the term of the new contract. The Board of Education also ratified the contract of­ fered to the Maple Valley Education Association Feb. 13 when the two sides reached a tentative agreement. However, there is a twostep ratification process for Nehmer upsetsincumbent, extended a reminder to the electorate: “It’s equally important to vote in the March 12 general election even though each position is unopposed because all candidates must be elected in the general election to take office.” There has been speculation in the community that Villanueva will mount a write­ in campaign. However, Villanueva would neither con­ firm nor deny the report, say­ ing only that she is keeping all of her options open. Villanueva did say she was a little disappointed, but she wasn’t angry about the loss and that she had served the community well while in the teachers. Although the teachers’ chief negotiator, John Hughes, said the new contract has been ratified by the Eaton County Education Association, the MVEA was not scheduled to vote on it until Monday even­ ing, and the results were not available before press time. Talks with the teachers continued from front page office. “I’ve put in six good years, and I just hope some of the projects that we’ve started will be finished,” she said. Villanueva added that she had no intention of dropping out ofpolitical life and intends to continue working with the civic committees and social groups she has been a part of, such as the Opera Hall Restoration Committee and the Planning Grant Committee. She said she feels that these projects and appointments were apolitical and intends to fulfill her obligations to them. Villanueva took a philosophical look at the elec­ tion and the future. “I’m not retiring from politics, I may decide to run again some time,” she said. “I may have lost a battle, but not the war.” Running unopposed for the three two-year terms open on the Village Council were in­ cumbents Don Martin, a Democrat who received 90 votes, and Rod Harmon, a Republican who received 6 votes. First-time Republican can­ didate Ron Houck also ran unopposed and received 11 votes. Houck will fill the seat being vacated by Nehmer. Clerk Sharon Stewart, Democrat, and Treasurer Kay Marsh, Republican, ran unop­ posed and received 98 and 9 votes, respectively. All ofthe candidates will be running unopposed on the ballot in the March 12 general election. Ron Houck JoeAnn Nehmer Rod Harmon Don Martin We are here to help you... 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Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS 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 The Mirrors Image" .zips wiuoie iujaaeu Community Notices KAlNL-MlQtii Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL DARLENE, SYLVIA & BELINDA 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME between Nashville & Vermontville. 517-726-1424. IA Kjme Car Oaf GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN c' LITCHFIELD stalled last fall when they re­ jected a contract offer after a tentative agreement. The unresolved issue concerned salary and other financial concerns. The school board reportedly made a new offer on the salary and financial package, which led to the tentative agreement two weeks ago. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Hair stylist for Men, women * Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of 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. ALAN METTLER Sunday School .......10 a.m. A.M. Service ............ 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Sun. Schoo 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11a.m. P.M. Service ............7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. EMMANUEL PUCE UNITED EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Corner of Broadway and Center In Hastings Phone 945-3014 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir........ :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. 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 3 Lundstrums named syrup festival grand marshals or the government, has to have a chief, and there’s plen­ ty of people who want to be chief,” Lundstrom said. “But what a group really needs is some good Indians. “And that’s all I’ve ever aspired to be — a good Indian. If they needed help with the festival, we were happy tojust chip in and help out.” The maple syrup business has changed over the years, Lundstrum reminsced. Everyone used to bum wood to boil the sap. “Back then we used to have wood cutting bees, where everyone would get together and cut all the wood needed for the syrup season,” he said. “I used to really enjoy those; sure it was hard work, but everyone had lots of fun; work can be enjoyable when you do it with friends.” The Lundstrums also recall­ ed the time when many of the producers got together and chopped all the wood, took it to the saw mill, had it cut, brought it back and built the Maple Manor in Vermont­ ville, where syrup is produced for farmers who don’t have the processing equipment. Lundstrum was bom on a farm just down the road from the 295-acre farm on Kinsel Highway, where they have been farming since he and Leola were married in 1944. He has been producing maple syrup since boyhood from the sugar bush on the ancestral farm near the comer of Mason Road and Kinsel Highway, where his 88 year-old mother, Ethel Curtis, still lives. His grandfather, Andrew, came to America with his brother Matthew, from Finland in 1872. Andrew came to Nashville in 1877 after working in the Penn­ sylvania coal mines and a saw mill in Kent City. His father, William, was bom on the farm, as was Lundstrum, and he learned syrup making as a child. Leola, 65, was bom in Grand Ledge and came to Nashville when the couple was married in 1944. She has been farming and making syrup ever since. The Lundstrums and their two children used to raise hogs and cash crops, but they just grow cash crops and make maple syrup now. Syrup making is very hard work according to any pro­ ducer, so the Lundstrums will admit to slowing down a little, and Gerald recently had back surgery. ■ • •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters" BINGO : MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 j Their son Cliff lives in Naperville, Ill., and is employed by Westinghouse. Daughter Vicki Graham lives with her husband and their children in Delton. The Lundstrums have three grandchildren. Although they don’t pro­ duce as much syrup as they did when they had children to help, the Lundstrums sold about 300 gallons of pure maple syrup last year and they hope to get about the same this season. Leola said it usually takes 42 gallons oftheir sap to make one gallon of pure maple syrup. “We used to put in about 1,200 taps, but now we’re on­ ly using 600 or 700,” Lundstrum said. They have started tapping, but many producers in the area are already making syrup. “Actually with the unusual­ ly warm weather we had this year, we could have tapped in January and collected a lot of sap,” he said. “But we generally don’t start until the first of March.” Lundstrum admits that get­ ting a late start this year is risky. “It may be a mistake, but we won’t know until we’re all done,” he said. From the time the sap is col­ lected to the time she fills the last container with syrup and cleans up, Leola said they usually spend a week to 10 days in the sugar bush and making syrup. “I think the shortest time we ever spent in the sugar bush was one week, and the longest was seven weeks,” she recalled. The Lundstroms were asked why everyone calls it a “sugar bush” when maples are clear­ ly trees —. not bushes. The couple replied that they didn’t know. ‘‘Actually, it is misleading,” Leola said. “One time we had a lady come out from the city, and she asked where the bushes were that the syrup came from,” she recalled, smiling. “I really don’t know how that got started, but that’s what we’ve always called it — the sugar bush,” Lundstrum said. The Lundstrums don’t make a lot ofmoney from the syrup, though it brought a price of $27 per gallon last year. But they do enjoy making it. Leola compares it to a craft or an art. “Well, you go out and get your material and then you have to have special knowledge, skills and tools to make it, just like any other craft,” she noted. “It’s also very hard work, and the pro­ duct is something special.” The maple syrup price is set by the association each year, and the group was formed and festival started to help the farmers sell their maple products. “Even though it seems ex­ pensive, a meal of maple syrup and pancakes or waffles is really one of the cheapest you can make,” Lundstrum pointed out. “But it is a luxury item; no one will die without it,” he added. Lundstrum said for as long as he can remember, maple syrup has always been a lux­ ury item. It’s not something that just took a big jump in price like oil did a few years back. The Lundstrums said they are also concerned about the environment, which is one of the reasons they still use wood to fire the sap. “Wood is a renewable resource, and the wood we use comes mostly from blowdowns, so it helps main­ tain the woodlot,” Lundstrum said. “We also recycle paper and cans,” Leola said. “We just do whatever we can to take care of the land.” The Lundstrums said they find the current social and economic status of the American farmer to be a disgrace. They worry that the family farm may be a thing of the past. They also fear that no one will be making making maple syrup in this area in another 25 years. “When the association got started, there were probably Continued from front page 25 or 30 members, now there isn’t half that many,” Lundstrum pointed out. “And most of us that are left are getting older, and our children won’t be taking it over because there’s no future in farming, and you have to be a farmer to be a syrup maker because you have to be ready when the weather gets the sap ready to run,” he added. But the encroachment ofur­ ban America and the flight of city people to farms that will no longer be farmed troubles the Lundstrums. “The thing I really hate is when the maples get what I call the ‘chainsaw disease.’ There’s no cure for it,” he said of developers and lumbermen who come in and level maple woods that are a century or more old. Nevertheless, the Lundstrums said they are proud to be a part ofthe association and festival and are pleased that the festival helps the local economy. They added that they are happy it has become a major event for the whole communi­ ty and that many people take part and earn money for their organizations. They also believe that though there are others, the maple syrup is the true attrac­ tion at the festival. “Without the syrup all we have is another fair or art and crafts exhibit.” Perhaps without dedicated pure maple syrup producers like the Lundstrums, we would have even less. IN THE MIDDLE OE THE STORM THERE'S A PLACE OF CALM There's a storm raging within America's financial institutions. But in the middle of this storm you'll find some comfort. One of the strongest savings banks in the country is right here at home. Eaton Federal is rock solid and stable. Your money is safe and secure and earning high, guaranteed returns. 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By Susan Hinckley Candidates line up for election of *27 years, at the end of which time Mr. Feighner purchased The Nashville News of 63 Mr. Pendill’s share of the years ago this week was an stock and for some time con­ issue filled with a collection of ducted the business alone. About two years ago he sold news briefs typical of a small the undertaking business to community. Mr. D.D. Hess, who remain­ The sale of the W.D. Feighner furniture stock to ed with Mr. Feighner, renting Donald D. Hess was one of undertaking quarters, but con­ few major stories on the front ducting his business page. The naming of can­ separately. Mr. Feighner has felt for didates for village offices to some time that he has earned a be filled in an upcoming elec­ vacation, and has sold his fur­ tion was another. For details on these, and niture stock to Mr. Hess, but other items of interest, let’s he still retains the building. take a look at The Nashville Although Mr. Feighner has made many friends during his News of Feb. 24, 1927. long business career in W.D. Feighner sells fur­ Nashville, Mr. Hess is not a niture stock to D.D. Hess - stranger to the people of Retires From Active Business Nashville and vicinity, and we Life After Period of 30 Years bespeak for him success in his - D.D. Hess, who has pur­ new line of business. chased the furniture stock of W.D. Feighner, will take Candidates Named For possesion March 1. Village Office - Republicans For the present, at least, and Democrats Hold Mr. Hess will remain in the Caucuses Monday Evening Feighner building. Mr. and Nominate Full Tickets Feighner has no definite plans Candidates for village office as to how he will spend his are again in full bloom, and “vacation,” which he feels he interest in the coming election has rightly earned. is increased by the fact that Mr. Feighter entered the Democrats have again round­ furniture and undertaking ed up their forces and will business as an employee of have a corps of aspirants in Jacob Lentz & Sons about 30 the running. years ago. He remained with The Republican caucus was the Lentzes for about 17 held at the Nashville club years, until they sold their auditorium, and it brought out business to W.J. Simeon. an exceptionally large gatherMr. Feighner than entered ing of electors. The meeting the undertaking business for was called to order by Von W. himself in the Yates building, Fumiss, chairman of the where he remained in business Village Committee, who was for about 10 months. He then chosen to preside over the purchased the furniture and caucus... undertaking business of Mr. Several candidates were Simeon. nominated for the office of After buying the Simeon president, including Seth I. stock, Mr. Feighner took Zemer, Chris Marshall, Men­ E.V. Barker into the business no Wenger and F.C. Lentz, as a partner. The firm was but Mr. Zemer, the present then known as Feighner & incumbent, won out on the seBarker, and continued for cond ballot. about three years. Ralph V. McNitt was the Mr. Barker then sold his in- unamimous choice of the terest to Van Pendill, who gathering for clerk. H.F. also remained with Mr. Remington, Theo H. Bera and Feighner for about three J.C. McDerby appeared in the By Susan Hinckley race for treasurer, but the honor went to Mr. Remington on the first ballot. E.V. Smith received the nomination for assessor without a dissenting vote. For councilmen, Amos Wenger and Frank Caley were named to succeed themselves, and Arthur Bassett won out over E.L. Appelman for the third place on the ballot... The Democrat electors of the village met in caucus at Dave Kunz’s store Monday evening. C.E. Roscoe was chosen chairman.... The meeting selected a full list of candidates as follows: for president, W.A. Quick; for clerk, Charles W. Mapes; for treasurer, Mrs. Lucy Hin­ ckley; for assessor, Virgil Laurent; for trustees, full term, John DeWitt, Arthur Hill and Charles Faust. Local News - Asa Stanton of Maple Grove, who has been drawing logs to the Dancer mill yard west of the elevator, nearly lost a horse Tuesday evening when the animal got a foot caught in the track just before the through passenger train was due. There was some lively hustl­ ing, but Asa managed to get the team loose from the wagon and out of harm’s way just in time. The train shoved the wagon off the track. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Flan­ ners and daughter are moving this week to Charlotte, where they go on a farm. During the short time the Flanners have made their home here, Mr. Flanners has been in charge of the produce station at the north end of Main Street, in the Buxton building. We understand the produce station is to be continued here, and the field man arrived Wednes­ day to secure a new man for the station. Paul R. Wing, who opened a furniture and undertaking Henry F. Remington, barber in foreground, was chosen on the first ballot at the local Republican caucus in 1927 as their candidate for Nashville Village Treasurer. No primary elections were held here in those days; instead, a slate of candidates for the March general election was selected at party caucuses held in February. Remington, seen here in 1913, was a local barber for 20 years, was active in civic affairs, held the office of Castleton Township Clerk for 15 years, and was manager of the Nashville-Vermontville Credit Exchange. He died in 1951. establishment in the village about a year ago, has found the venture an unprofitable one, and last week turned the stock over to his creditors, fil­ ing a petition in bankruptcy in the district court at Grand Rapids. Cornelius W. Moore of Bellmont has been named custodian of the stock, pen­ ding appraisal and the ap­ pointment of a trustee. Mr. and Mrs. Wing have moved their household goods to Bat­ tle Creek this week, and are located at 57 South Michigan. Our Nashville High School debating team will enter the elimination series of debates with Plainwell on either March 3 or 4, with the local team upholding the negative side ofthe question. All ofthe teams who enter the elimina­ tion series will receive a trophy from the Detroit Free Press. Let us support our team by going to Plainwell when they go and do this much to help them win. The question is the same one they have been working on, “Resolved that the government should own the coal mines.” Donald Mead has received word from Adjutant-General F. Whipple that his credits from the Nashville School had been accepted to fill the vacancy at West Point, and because of his high standings, Donald will be excused from the mental examinations. On Feb. 28, he leaves for Fort Sheridan, Bl. where he will undergo a rigid physical ex­ amination. The principal, Kenneth Crimmon, of South Haven, is the first one in line for the place, but if for any reason he fails, Donald gets the place, providing, of course he is able to pass the examination successfully. Ward A. Quick was in Lan­ sing Tuesday, attending the Democratic State convention. Ward didn’t go over to the Capitol City looking for honors, nevertheless he was elected a member of the State Central Committee from the 4th District. Interest in Nashville's upcoming village election in 1927 was heightened because the Democrats "having again rounded up their forces and will have a corps of aspirants in the running," noted The News. As it turned out, Republicans ended up sweeping the March 14 event. Having two tickets in the field, however, drew a large turnout of voters: 453 electors cast ballots, compared to only 128 the previous year. This scene shows North Main Street business district in that era John Appleman's grocery was located in the Buxton block (right), now home of Nashville Hardware. Mrs. Earl VanAlstyen has gone to Lansing to take a course of study in beauty culture. The children are stay­ ing with Mrs. Ida Wright on the south side. The report comes from Kalamo that John Shields may lose his eyesight as the result of an explosion that occurred when he struck a match to see how much gasoline there was in the tank of his car. One of his eyes was destroyed, and the other badly injured. Republican County Convention at Hastings as delegates from Castleton. Von W. Furniss, E.L. Kane and R.H. । Olin were chosen delegates to Mrs. C.E. Roscoe received the state convention to be held a letter from Fred Habersaat, at Grand Rapids, March 1. formerly of Nashville, who is Dr. and Mrs. S.M. Fowler now living in Toledo, Ohio, and running a fish market. He of Battle Creek spent Tuesday tells of his family in the letter with the former’s father, and what they are doing. His Charles Fowler, and helped him celebrate his 91st birth­ daughter Mary is married, day anniversary at the home and has a 15-month-old baby. Max, his son, is in the naval of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kunz. service, now stationed in The P.T.A. of Nashville California. His younger daughter, Magdelene, is in will meet next Monday even­ ing, Feb. 28. An exceptional­ high school. ly good program has been Mrs. Ransom Howell was prepared, and we hope every happily surprised Tuesday one will come. The yearly evening when Mr. and Mrs. dues, which are 25 cents, are Charles Ackett and Mr. and payable at this time. The Mrs. Fred Ackett and two meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. children came to remind her it sharp, so please try to be on was her birthday. They time. brought a nice birthday cake and home-made ice cream. A Deputy Collector of Inter­ very pretty apron was left in nal Revenue Richard M. remembrance of the day. O’Neil will be stationed at the Farmers & Merchants Bank, Frank Caley, R.H. Olin, Nashville, Feb. 26, 1927, to E.L. Kane, Mrs. R.L. assist taxpayers in filing cur­ Ireland, Mrs. V.W. Fumiss rent income tax returns, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph which are due on or before DeVine attended the March 15. Extension Homemakers schedule ‘Area Day’ “Spring Into The 90’s With New Ideas” is the theme of the annual Michigan Associa­ tion of Extension Homemakers Area Day. Extension Homemakers from Eaton, Livingston and Ingham counties have planned the event, which is open to the public. This year’s Area Day will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Dimondale, 162 Bridge St., Tuesday, March 20. Beginning at 9 a.m. with registration and refreshments, a choice of sessions will be held, concluding with a lun- cheon program on “Families In The ’90s.” Six classes will be offered and the day’s participants have the opportunity to enroll in two. The class offerings in­ clude “Grand,” “Cooking The New Pork,” “Adult Children Of Aging Parents,” and “Herbal Gifts From the Garden.” There is a $5.50 charge per person which includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. Send check payable to Nan­ cy Conkey and mail to 3446 Shaytown Road, Vermont­ ville, 49096, by March 12. • Part-time Temporary • Reception / Office Position .available in Nashville. Must be good working with people and figures. Please send resume or equivalent to: P.O. Box 678, Nashville MI 49073. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990_Page 5 School board to review newpolicies J-Ad Graphics News Service The Maple Valley News in­ correctly stated in an article Feb. 20 that the Maple Valley Board of Education had ap­ proved an new senior trip alcohol policy. The board, at its Feburary meeting, actually voted to ap­ prove the “first reading” of the senior trip alcohol policy. If adopted, the policy most likely will apply to all ac- tivities, events and school properties. “This was only the first reading, and this was not ap­ proved as a new policy,” Superintendent Carroll Wolff said. The board has contracted with the Michigan Association of School Boards to update the district’s policy manual, so it is also considering new tobac­ co and drug use policies. Community education advisory panel set SSf S? A ite9*j Sj&l l S lanl 4U*S#>,ki»| *p The Maple Valley Com­ munity Education Advisory Council was formed recently and has been meeting monthly at the high school. This group is made up of about 20 community people representing many community groups. The purposes of this group are to act as a listening ear in the community to provide in­ put, to assist in disemminating information to the communi­ ty, to assist in identifying community resources for pro­ gramming and in identifying volunteers when needed for special projects, and to pro­ mote participation in com­ munity education activities. At the November meeting the group discussed a lost of “wants.” Efforts have been made by several members of the group, as well as the Com­ munity Education staff, to im­ plement some of these. Plans for other programs are continuing. Those people who are on the council and have been at­ tending the meetings are: Sue Dormer, Sue Fawley, William Flower, Kathy Hansbarger, Rose Heaton, Junia Jarvie, Teresa Jones, Bill Kipp, Pat McClelland, Jan McCrimmon, Gertrude Montogmery, Hildred Peabody, Vem Reid, Bill Rivest, the Rev. Robert Taylor and Daryl and Kay Hartzler. The next meeting was plan­ ned for Feb. 26. Multy 11 ■tM M.hn^ L^Rbij Mminks |I ■ lit®, j?| H pnttt a ta kb Obituaries ** robailty Ikrt sufjftatjth . 1) tn. Helen Fenner Schuning r± »A D^Qtadit itfi ml taIMi j OHiiMik ,(k LL frB iit ill! fcraittiia Jto^W.^ffi.1 BSUpWE&Ii 0 iron 11 IB tidatk®’® Mil' ALBION - Helen Fenner Schuning, 81 of Albion and formerly of Vermontville passed away Saturday, Febru­ ary 3, 1990 at the Albion Manor Care Center. Mrs. Schuning was bom March 31,1908, in Martin, the daughter of Ernest W. and Grace (Nichols) Fenner. She was married to John H. Schuning on August 14, 1934 in Martin. She was a 1926 graduate of Plainwell High School and a 1930 graduate of Kalamazoo College. She came to Vermontville where she taught school three and a half years. She was a member ofthe Albion First Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Club and the EntreNous Club. Mrs. Schuning is survived by her husband, John of Albion; a son, David of Battle Creek; three grandchildren also of Battle Creek; a brother, Byron Fenner of Grand Rapids. Memorial services were held Friday, February 9 at the Wesley Chapel Chapel with with the the Rev. Rev. Wesley John Ellinger officiating. Private commital services for the family were held in the Albion Memory Gardens. Mary E. McClurkin_____ HASTINGS - Mary E. McClurkin, 74 of 1612 South Jefferson, Hastings passed away Thursday, February 22, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. McClurkin was bom March 11, 1915 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the daughter of Ira and J. Grace (Lewis) Chaffee. She was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Quimby School. She was married to Harry R. McClurkin February 20, 1934. She was employed at area restaurants as a cook for over 30 years. She retired in 1976 from the Court Street Grill where she had worked for 17 years. Mrs. McClurkin is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Huss ofNash­ ville, Mrs. J.E. (Frances) Weeks of Delton and Julia McClurkin of Hastings; three sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Brenda McClurkin, Lee and Joann McClurkin, all ofHastings and Ira McClurkin ofCharlotte; 24 grandchildren; 28 great grand­ children; two sisters, Eleanor Merrick of Nashville and Ilah Norris of Dowling; four brothers, Edward Chaffee and Richard Chaffee, both of Nashville, Harold Chaffee and Keith Chaffee, both of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry on April 27, 1982; a grandson, Daniel McClurkin and a brother, Clar­ ence McClurkin. Funeral services were held Monday, February 26 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Richard Taggart officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. “The following (smoking, alcohol use and drug use) policies are being proposed for approval under the new (school district) policy manual, which will be review­ ed by the board members within the next few weeks,” Wolff added. “Smoking: “Smoking by students and/or the possession of any tobacco product is prohibited in any attendance center, at school-sponsored events and on school grounds.” “Alcohol Use: “The consumption and/or possession of any alcoholic beverage by students is prohibited in any attendance center, on school grounds and at any school-sponsored activity. “Any student who con­ sumes any alcoholic beverage on school grounds or in an at­ tendance center, at any school-sponsored activity off school grounds or going to or from any school-sponsored activity, shall be refiised en­ trance and admission and may be subject to discipline, up to Hinckley , and including suspension or expulsion. “District personnel may refer students to any medical, treatment or social service agency when such student is reasonably believed to be abusing or incapacitated by the use of alcohol or other drugs.” “Drug Use: “The consumption and/or possession of any controlled substance, look-a-like drug, or drug paraphernalia by students is prohibited in any attendance center, or on school district grounds or at any school-sponsored activity. “Any student who has in his possession any controlled substance or appears to be under the influence or any drugs before entering on school or district grounds or in an attendance center, at any school-sponsored activity off school grounds or going to or from any school-sponsored activity, shall be refiised en­ trance and admission and may be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.” continued from front page He has also been a strong supporter of sidewalk, street, water and sewer im­ provements over the years and feels that a sound water and sewer system must be made available before any major business or industry can be approached or lured to the village. One write-in vote in the presidential primary went to former trustee Carl Tobias. In the race for the three two-year term council seats, 18-year-old Maple Valley High School senior-class president and challenger Roger Claypool came within five votes of upsetting incum­ bent trustee Larry Filter, who received 61 votes to Claypool’s 56 votes. Claypool said he was surprised and pleased by the support he received. showed so well Because he sho in the primary, he added that he was considering mounting a write-in campaign. When the time comes, Claypool said he would also consider applying for the council seat that will be vacated when Hinckley takes the Village President post in April. The Village President can make the appointment with the council’s approval. Claypool said it would seem fair for the council to give him primary consideration for the post. “It would seem fair to me because I’ve already demonstrated my interest in serving the community, and I received more of the elec­ torate’s votes in the primary election than anyone else,” Claypool said. However, Hinckley said he will probably leave the deci­ sion on the appointment up to the council. Felder may also express an interest in the appointment. Incumbents Forrest Burd and Ted Spoelstra, the top. vote-getter in the primary contests, landed 71 and 87 votes, respectively. Perennial challenger Sid Green doubled the number off votes he recieved in last year’s primary election (six) by pull­ ing down 12 votes. Chip Smith and Richard Chaffee each received one write-in vote in the trustee race. Like Hinckley and barring write-in campaigns, Spoelstra, Burd and Filter will be running unopposed in the general election. Also running unopposed in the primary and the general election are the incumbent clerk, treasurer and assessor. In the primary, Clerk Rose Heaton received 95 votes and Treasurer Lois Elliston received 98. Assessor Jud Cooley receiv­ ed 88 votes, and Sally Mc­ Clean, Helen. Curtis and Virgil Currier each received one write-in vote for the assessor’s post. A total of 106 ballots were cast, and there were three spoiled ballots. Doing it all at once Seventh grader Robert Racine made a podium and donated it to his skills of adolescence classroom teacher, Mrs. Martin. Each student is required to do seven unit projects during the semester, but Robert asked for permission to do all seven units as one large project. Maple Valley has incorporated the skills for adolesence class curriculum for the past three years. Both Vermontville and Nashville Lions Clubs help fund the program for the schools. Look your best at all times ... with a ... 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Swan-(Lansing| 323-9536 Art Allwardt • 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 6 Maple Valley FFA members excel in district competition The Maple Valley FFA cur­ J-Ad Graphics rently has 45 members, and News Service HASTINGS — The Maple their advisor is agriculture Valley High Schoo] Future teacher Nancy Defever, who Farmers of America team ex­ said she was proud of the celled at the District 2, Region group’s overall performance 5 Leadership Contest in in the competitions. The local FFA chapter of­ Hastings recently, walking ficers this year are: Steve away with three gold and two Cook, president; Jeff Butler, silver ratings. There were seven schools in vice president; Jeff Laverty, secretary; Kevin Pixley, the Feb. 8 competition, and treasurer; Tim Reed, they competed in eight leaderreporter; and Jason Byington, ship contests: agricultural forum, demonstration, extem­ sentinel. Last week, to honor Na­ poraneous speaking, greenhand conductt of tional FFA Week, the meetings, greenhand public members participated in several activities, including speaking, job interview, Blue & Gold Day and the parliamentary procedure and Tractor Drive-in. The public speaking. Maple Valley’s team finish­ members also observed ed in third place with a silver Teacher Appreciation Day. The FFA is funding its rating in the greenhand con­ numerous activities and pro­ duct of meetings category, which is a competition design­ jects this year with a flower ed to teach freshmen members bulb sale and cider, maple syrup and fresh fruit sales. parliamentary procedures. Plans are also being made to The team members were: Rick Little, president; Michelle Gidner, vice presi­ dent; Paula Woodworth, secretary; Melissa Gillean, treasurer; Tanya Bowens, reporter; Ben Ashley, sen­ tinel; and Chris Varney, advisor In the job interview com­ petition, Tim Reed finished third and received a silver rating. Gold ratings went to three Maple Valley speakers. Tina Snedegar finished in first place in the public speak­ ing category with her speech on “The Importance of Sus­ taining Michigan’s Agriculture.” Michelle Gordon finished first in the extemporaneous Michelle Gordon, 2nd Tim Reed, 2nd place speaking category with her place, extemporaneous — interview, District talk on safety. speaking, Regionals. In the greenhand public speaking competition, Kim The local chapter now is Thompson’s speech on ar­ send delegates Tony Bouwens and Jeff Butler to the State collecting sap, and after mak­ tificial insemination earned FFA Convention at Michigan ing it into maple syrup, it will her a first-place finish. State University March 19-21. be sold to fund activities. These three speakers went on to the Regional FFA Leadership Competition, which were held in Caledonia gwgs f on Friday, Feb. 22. In the regional competi­ tions, Gordon finished second The family and friends of Friends, Neighbors and in the exptemporaneous Florence Trowbridge Cheat is Family. speaking category. the newest listing in the 1990 Clancie Reese memorials Gordon was the only Maple MVMS Foundation Funders were received from: Dan and Valley student to receive a Group. Audrey Watson, Maple trophy in the regional com­ Donations in her memory Valley Jr.-Sr. High staff, petition. She was also named have been received from Maple Valley Education the alternate speaker for the Carolyn Priddy, Bismark Association, Elmer and Junia state competitions. Community and Vermontville Jarvie and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter. A memorial for Helen Fen­ ner Schuring, their former N Kim Thompson, Michele Gordon, Tina Snedegar, 1st place - speaking, District. I additions t or schIoIlarshI ip• 1^ ffoundIati_ o•ns y ♦ fyy nYYYYTM The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT iiic iiiciii Conduct of Meetings — 2nd place. District: (back) Rick Little, Melissa Gillean, Ben Ashley (front) Chris Varney, Michelle Gidner, Tanya Bowen and FFA Advisor Nancy Defever DINNER Sunday, March 4 Roast Leg of Lamb With all the fixin’s — or — Roast Turkey With Dressing Price includes your choice of one of our Delicious ... HOMEMADE DESSERTS 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry. English teacher, was received from the Vermontville Class of 1934, whose members are Agnes Frey Gamble, Claude and Alice (Wright) VanBlarcom, Madeline Shaw Siple, Frederick Walsh, Stanley Howe, Ralph Wells, Jean Roberts Graham, Helen Hitt Rickie, Kate Rogers Hodgmena, Bob Willard, Bob Barry County Extension Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Feb. 26 - 4-H Rabbit Poster and Demonstration Workshop. March 1 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. March 3 - Meat Judging Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., MSU, East Lansing. March 5 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 15 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. March 16 - Irrigation Meeting. Contact the Extension Office at 948-4862, for further information. March 16 - Rabbit Educational Day, MSU. March 16-18 - 4-H Dairy Conference, Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion, Hickory Comers. March 30 - Animal Waste Management For The 90’s Workshop, 1 p.m., Maple Leaf Grange. Registration requested. received from Carolyn Priddy. Bill Maker Jr. memorial was received from Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter. Some new memorial pages have been added to the scrap­ book, presently located in the Putnam Library in Nashville. The Kevin J. Brock and the Nashville Masonic Lodge name plates have been added to the Maple Valley Memorial Plaques in the front entrance ofMaple Valley High School. Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation is in­ corporated as a charitable tax­ exempt public foundation. For further information, contact Junia Jarvie, Box 715, Nashville, MI 49073. Kline, Dan Rawson, Barbara Mosier Ward, and Eleanor Hawkins Rawson. The Vermontville Class of 1937 sent memorials for classmates Anna Jean (French) Kuplas and Ruth Louise (Dow) Shipman. The living members of Vermont­ ville Class of 1937 are Marilyn Keene, Jane Thrun, Sara Scott, Elouise Link, Ernest Lindberg, Christine Rowley, Lawrence Frith, Anne Mae Schaub, Dora Rawson and Reva Kimmel. Donations in memory of Anna Jean French Kopulas and Louise Dow Shipman, were also received from Les and Eleanor Rawson. Lester Faust memorial was �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 7 Police seek trio who robbed, beat elderly woman by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter CASTLETON TWP. Police are searching for clues to identify three robbers who broke into a home, severely beat an 83-year-old woman and stole all the money she had in the world. The battered woman, who was found several hours after the Feb. 15 attack, was treated for cuts and bruises the following day at Pennock Hospital. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post have no suspects and are asking for help in locating the three men. The woman, who lives alone, was at her home in Thornapple Lake Estates mobile home park when the three pried open her front door sometime after 11:15 p.m., said Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson. "They broke into the trailer, the three subjects, and demanded money," Anderson said. "Apparently they knew someone was there." "They assaulted her and took between $175 and $200," he said. "They only asked for money. They didn't take anything else." One of the men hit her re­ peatedly in the face and upper body and threatened to kill her, Anderson said. "She was struck by one in­ dividual. He kept hitting her and asking for money," An­ derson said. "She lives on a pension. That was all the money she had," he added. The victim suffered a "very large" black eye that hemor­ rhaged and "very large" bruises on her chin in addi­ tion to other facial injuries, Anderson said. One of the men, whom po­ lice suspect she may have known, wore a mask during the robbery. The others were not masked. Police said they do not know if the three were local residents. Two of the men actively participated in the robbery. The third watched the crime as it progressed but took no part, Anderson said. o - "One guy just sat down and was reading a book," he said. The robbers pulled the telephone wires out of the wall before leaving to pre­ vent her from calling police. "When they left, she was so afraid they were still out there, she sat in the trailer until she was discovered the next morning," Anderson said. A neighbor Friday morn­ ing noticed something unusual about the victim's home and called the victim’s sister who lives nearby. Anderson said the victim normally wears a Lifeline de­ vice around her neck to summon emergency help in the event of an accident. But she had removed it earlier. "She had taken it off so she could clean her neck­ laces," Anderson said. "If she had the Lifeline, she could have called for help." Police said all of the sus­ pects appeared to be in their 30s and were dressed neatly. One suspect is described as in his late 30s, 6-foot tall, about 180 pounds with wavy, well-groomed hair and a mustache. A second suspect is in his early 30s, 5-foot fl­ inches tall, possibly taller, with a medium build and a low-pitched voice. The third suspect, who wore a light-colored, silk stocking mask over his head, appeared to be in his late 30s. The victim described him as about 5-foot 8- to 10inches tall with a heavy build, weighing about 200 pounds. The victim told po­ lice he had a "vicious" sound­ ing voice that sounded "bigger" than the man Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings. Michigan State Police are searching for three men who robbed and beat an elderly woman in her home Feb. 15 near Thornapple Lake. The composite drawings (above) were made of two suspects. A third wore a silk stocking mask during the robbery and assault. State Police are asking anyone with information in the case to contact them at the Hastings Post. Driver sent to prison in 1987 fiery car deaths in Nashville by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StiffWriter HASTINGS - The driver in a fiery Nashville accident that left two dead in Novem­ ber 1987 was sentenced to prison Wednesday for violat­ ing his probation. Former Vermontville resi­ dent Robert L. Oukrust, 25, served a little more than 10 months in the Barry County Jail for negligent homicide before he was released on probation in 1988. But after violating terms of his probation in Illinois, he was extradited back to Michigan and sentenced Wednesday to serve 16 to 24 months in prison. Although Judge Richard M. Shuster handed down the maximum sentence in the case, Oukrust could be re­ leased in as little as six months, said Barry County Probation Agent Steve Werdon. Oukrust was convicted in March 1988 of causing the deaths of Greg Bumford, 25, of Vermontville, and Sheila Allen, 15, ofNashville, after BETWEEN JOBS? Uninsured because you are: • between jobs • temporarily laid off • waiting for group coverage • seasonally employed You may be eligible for American Community’s Short Term health insurance plan. • Only one premium payment • Choice of deductibles & copayments • Choice of coverage period Instant protection ifyou qualify for coverage. American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Office — Livonia, Michigan • Founded 1930 • For more information contact: Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville Stan Trumble Oukrust was to pay $4,000 in fines and court costs, per­ form 500 hours of commu­ nity service, have alcohol abuse counseling and report monthly to his probation agent. Oukrust, who only has a lOth-grade education, also was directed to complete his high school diploma. Judge Shuster, who presided over Oukrust's trial, told him at sentencing if he violated his probation, he would be sent to prison. After his release from jail, Oukrust moved to Illinois Robert L. Oukrust his pickup truck left the road and struck a tree on Sherman Street. The pickup fell onto its right side and burst into flames, pinning Bumford un­ derneath and trapping Allen inside the cab. Police said the truck was traveling 96 mph in a 25 mph zone when it left the road. Bumford died the following day in the burn treatment unit of Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Allen, who suffered bums on 70 percent of her body, died at Bronson 11 days after the accident Witnesses said Oukrust had been drinking steadily for nine hours before the early evening accident. A lab tech­ nician from Pennock Hospi­ tal testified at Oukrust's trial that he had a blood-alcohol level of .24 percent after the accident That figure is more than twice the level at which a driver in Michigan is consid­ ered legally drunk. Prosecutors charged Oukrust with the more seri­ ous offense of involuntary manslaughter, a 15-year felony offense. But the jury in the case rejected the charge, choosing instead to find the defendant guilty of the lesser offense of negli­ gent homicide with a motor vehicle. The lesser charge, a mis­ demeanor, carried a maxi­ mum sentence of two years in prison. As part of his sentence, and was assigned a probation officer. But after two meet­ ings with his agent, Oukrust didn't show up for his July 1989 meeting. "He didn't comply with the probation order," Werdon said. "He didn't do anything he was supposed to." Authorities returned Oukrust to Barry County, and he pleaded guilty Feb. 14 to failure to meet with his probation officer and failure to have alcohol abuse coun­ seling. "I was out of work, and I missed the appearance," MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Oukrust said. "I thought I'd get in more trouble, so I just didn't show up." Judge Shuster kept his word about sending Oukrust to prison. "This court attempted to work with you in a proba­ tionary sentence, which did not work out," Shuster told him. With credit for 318 days served, Oukrust could be re­ leased in as little as six months because of over­ crowded prison conditions and with time off for good behavior. MEMBERS OF BARRY1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. 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(F-324) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 8 Family, church, school important to new Syrup Queen by Elaine Gilbert The new Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen is as much at home in the Upper Peninsula’s wilderness as she is in a satin evening gown. Tina Marie Yost, who was recently selected to reign over the village's 50th annual Syrup Festival, treasures her family, is active in her church and loves sports and the outdoors. A 17-year-old junior at Maple Valley High School, Tina also excells academical­ ly. She has a 4.0 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society. Her knowledge ofthe maple syrupmaking process, her poise and thoroughness in answering questions during the judging were key reasons why judges selected Tina for the queen title. As queen, she will represent the Vermontville community and area syrup producers, participating in out-of-town parades and being interviewed on radio shows and hopefully some televisions stations. “It’s really exciting. I know it’s going to be a lot ofwork,” said Tina, the daughter of Patricia and William Yost. “It feels really good (to be queen). “I didn’t think I’d get queen, but I thought I had a good chance. “That’s the most surprised I’ve ever seen her look,” said her mom. “All of the girls are en­ thusiastic,” Tina said of the court. “The five of us grew up together. All of our lives we’ve been good friends. “It will be neat to have things to do together. We’ll be taking different trips and go­ ing places. “We’re looking forward to representing the community and we’re going to -have a really good time doing it,” Tina said. The queen and her court have several goals already. They want to boost attendance at the popular Syrup Festival and they hope to make an ex­ tra nice float to ride on in parades. The five girls also plan to visit some of the area syrup producers. Sports consume a lot of Tina's time and she loves playing softball, basketball and managing the boys basketball team. She displays her two varisty letters on an antique rocker that belonged to her greatgrandmother. In the foreground are pictures of Tina, pictured with her teammates. It makes sense to tell your family about important decisions. As seen on TV! My dad always said we should do things because we want to, not because we have to. That’s why we’ve prearranged our funerals with Trust 100. My father had a Trust 100 Prearrangement. It made things so easy for us. Trust 100 funeral prear­ rangement makes a lot of sense. And it’s so simple and easy. I’m glad I finally prearranged for my family’s sake. Family Serving Families Since 1923 Pray funeral Home, Jnc. Trust M 401 W. SEMINARY ST. CHARLOTTE, Ml Funeral Prearrangement Centers (517) 543-2950 Tina will be officially crowned queen on the Satur­ day of the April 27-29 Syrup Festival in Vermontville. Tina, who was bom in Charlotte, has lived her entire life in Vermontville — on the same property. The family resides in a beautiful large, log cabin on Nashville Highway. She has three older brothers who reside in Albion, Hastings and Lansing and an older sister who lives in Charlotte. As the new queen talks about her family life it is evi­ dent that she cares a great deal about everyone in the family. Of her brothers and sister, she said, “They’ve been my idols all my life.” Being the baby of the fami­ ly, Tina credits all the atten­ tion and time her family gave her for her many successes. “Before kindergarten, I was reading. They were always reading to me and teaching me. They were a lot of help along the way,” she said. Family members also were responsible for starting her antique doll collection, a timeless hobby that she enjoys. Her sister Kathy gave Tina her first doll, a Madame Alex­ ander original when Tina passed her “kindergarten test.” The tiny ballerina doll is her favorite. But she is quick to say that there are many special ones. “They (the dolls) are sen­ timental because of who gave them to me.” Tina has amassed 70-some dolls, many from various parts of the world. About half ofthem are gifts from brother Mike. When he was in the Ar­ my he sent dolls to Tina from every place he traveled. Tina said she was so sad when he left home for the service that the dolls seemed to keep them close, despite the distance bet­ ween them. She has a Japanese kimona doll, another larger Madame Alexander original, German dolls plus bisque and porcelin ones. Several unusual ones have brushes and braided rope for bodies. “I’ve tried to restore a few, but I’m not too good at that. It’s so delicate to work with them.” Some new dolls are added to Tina’s collection, too. For Christmas, one was a lovely doll with long curls and a red velvet cape. Ironically, Tina’s love for her doll collection didn’t carry over when it came to playing with Barbie dolls. “Barbie dolls meant nothing. I liked to climb trees and jump the river,” she laughed. Outdoor activities, ranging from water siding to softball and camping to swimming, are favorite pastimes of the queen. One ofher favorite vacation spots is the Bond Falls area in the Upper Peninsula. She was introduced to that area on a family wilderness camping trip. Now Tina said she goes to the Upper Penninsula every chance she gets and enjoys the friends she has made there. This summer, she’s also hoping to go to Wisconsin on a mission project with the youth group at First Con­ gregational Church in Vermontville. “If I can work it into my schedule, I would like to go,” See Syrup, on page 9 A menagerie of stuffed animals makes Tina's room personable. Here, she holds Pokey, a real live cat. Tina has been collecting antique dolls since she was about five. She holds her first and favorite, a ballerina, which is a Madame Alexander original. Some new dolls have been added to the collection, too. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is 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 Valiev News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 9 Syrup Festival Queen, she said, explaining that she is active with the local church youth group on Sunday even­ ings and attends the Charlotte Church of the Nazarene on Sunday mornings. She is also active with the Charlotte church, helping take care of the youngsters in the church’s nursery and occa­ sionally singing during services. Her other musical abilities are put to use with the Maple Valley High School Band. A percussionist, she has played the marching cymbals since ninth grade. She' originally wanted to be a drummer, but teachers encouraged her to try the cymbals and a friend gave her lessons the summer before she started. “It’s been fun,” she said of the band, which she praises as doing an outstanding job. Sports are just about a yearround activity for the queen. When she’s not actively par­ ticipating on a team, she’s managing the boys’ basketball squad. Tina said softball is her strongest sport. She plays se­ cond base and when she’s a runner, she loves to slide and steal bases. She had the most stolen bases last year. She also plays guard on the girls’ basketball team. Often, she jogs two miles a day and she loves to find time to go horseback riding with friends. Managing the boys basket­ ball team involves a variety of duties, including video taping, keeping statistics, sweeping continued from page 8 the floor, getting out equip­ ment and anything else that needs to be done. She recently was initiated into the Varsity Club. Tina has earned two varsity letters, to date, and she ex­ pects to receive two more, one for academics and the other for band. “I try to balance, studying and sports. Sometimes it wears me out,” she said. But academics are the most important to Tina, who plans to be a corporate lawyer. Awards have been plentiful for her. Tina’s mother laugh­ ed that if they ever put them all on a wall, they would cover it. Some of her achievements have included President Reagan’s Academic Fitness Award, a perfect at­ tendance award from school for her freshman year and a biology award for science. Several years ago, she entered the Miss Teen of Michigan pageant in competi­ tion with 175 girls and brought home third place honors in the charity division for her fund raising efforts. That experience helped her in the Vermontville syrup queen competition, she believes, because it provided good experience in being in­ terviewed by judges, and she received training in wearing evening gowns. For the Miss Teen contest, Tina had spon-. sorships from her hometown, Nashville and Charlotte. At school, Tina has served on the Student Council since seventh grade. She also enjoys attending Leadership Forums at Olivet College. “It’s a nice program. You get to spend the day with kids from different schools. My favorite part is the group talk. We share ideas on how we think school can be improved.” The group also shares tips on solving problems. “It’s a lot of fun and it br­ ings us together with kids we might not normally get to be with,” she said. Girl scouting is another way Tina has fun. She has belong­ ed to a local troop for the past two years and describes it as different than traditional scouts. “We do not do merit badges,” she said. “We work out in the gym at Olivet Col­ lege; we went to the movies with the Brownies; and we sweep the streets during the Syrup Festival. “We went on a Kentucky trip, to Mammoth Cave and we went camping. The scenery was beautiful...We have a lot of fun.” On the homefront, Tina has pursued a number of different crafts, such as candlewicking, crocheting and making stuffed animals, hand-stitched pillows and suncatchers. She also loves animals and enjoys her cat, Pokey. And like most teenagers, going shopping at the malls and going to movies are part of her spare time. Even though Tina has Latest contributions to library noted The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Billy Ray Maker Jr. by Carroll and Marge Wolff, and by Dr. and Mrs. Morris D. Brown and Diane. In memory of Lovelie Miller by Norman and Nyla Stanton. In memory of Ruth Rose by Clara Seeley, Maryann Carpenter, Alberta Lewis, and Gloria Lieter. In memory ofNorval Fisher by Eldon and Wilma Day. In memory of Clara Marie Spoelstra by Marguerite Bur­ dick, Kathy Vessecchia, Bryon and Dione Antes, Brent and Christine Moore, George and Jane Skedgell, and Bill and Artha Shaw. In memory of Russell Mix by Bill and Margaret Swiger. In memory of Virginia Blood by Maple Valley Schools. In memory of Clancie Reese by Maple Valley Schools. An anonymous donation has also been received. Donations to the fund to complete the Children’s Wing may be made at the library or Tina’s favorite way to enjoy maple syrup is on pan­ cakes. As Vermontville's queen, she will be pro­ moting area maple products and the upcoming 50th annual Maple Syrup Festival in Vermontville. GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Quality Products Good Neighbor Pharmacy Eaton Homemakers spring fashion show set for Mar. 13 The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers are inviting the public to attend a “Garden Party of Spring Fashions” Tuesday, March 13, at the First Baptist Church of Charlotte, starting with tea at 9:30 a.m. Visitors may come and en­ joy a peek at the 1990 spring fashion lines coordinated by choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Thursday, March 1 Hotdog/bun, tater rounds, fresh fruit. Friday, March 2 Ravioli, peas, pineapple, peanut butter sandwich, birth­ day treat. Monday, March 5 Lasagna, cheese, green beans, plums, butter sand­ wich, pudding. Tuesday, March 6 Chicken nuggets/dip, mash­ ed potatoes, pineapple, jelly sandwich. Mrs. Affolder’s 2nd grade menu. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. the Dusty Rose Boutique of Charlotte, as Extension homemaker members with young and mature figures stroll through an English Garden backdrop. In addition, every participant is asked to bring a favorite scarf for per­ sonal scarf tying instructions. Pre-registration is required. There is a $1 charge, payable at the door. Call the Eaton County Ex­ tension Office to reserve a seat at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Free babysitting is available, indicate when making reser­ vation if service is needed. BABY POWDER 200 IU • 100’s 14-OZ. $2" E-'”“ DENTAL FLOSS $|39 Saturday, March 3, is the date of the next county shooting sports meet. Firearms and BB guns will be from 10 a.m. to noon and archery will meet from 1 to 3 p.m.. in the 4-H Building Auditorium on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. These events are oppor­ tunities for youths 9-19 years of age to receive training and safety techniques for a lifetime hobby. For more information on the 4-H Shooting Sports pro­ gram, cdntact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Compare to MJ Good Neighbor Pharmacy Extra Strength PAIN RELIEVER Without Aspirin CAPLETS 5O’s MINT, WAXED $239 OH UNWAXC0 100 VO. Compare to Tylenol Compare to J&J Good Neighbor Pharmacy Good Neighbor Pharmacy Lite-Coat Chewable Natural ASPIRIN VITAMIN C 100’s 500 MG • 100’s $]69 ASPIRIN Compare to Bayer Good Neighbor Pharmacy ANTACID LIQUID with Simethidone 4-H shooting sports to meet Mar. 13 Good Neighbor Pharmacy VITAMIN E Good Neighbor Pharmacy School Lunch Menus Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 28 *Salad, *Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, com, pineapple. Thursday, March 1 ♦Salad, * Sloppy Jo’s, *Com Dog, peas, peaches, deli bar. Friday, March 2 ♦Salad, *Pizza, corn applesauce. Monday, March 5 ♦Salad, *Goulash, *Fish nuggets, mashed potatoes, butter, peaches, bread and butter. Tuesday, March 6 ♦Salad, *Hot Dog/bun, ♦Ravioli, green beans, fruit juice, bread and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A 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. grown up around maple syrup production, for the recent queen competition, she made sure that she received up-todate, hands-on experience at a local syrup producer’s acreage. The Saturday before the judging, Tina rolled up her sleeves and went for a fourhour learning-work session at a nearby producer’s. Tina said she learned about the tubing method of collec­ ting maple sap right from tree. Her previous experiences in­ volved gathering sap with buckets. She said she learned how to replace the tubing, flush out the lines and how to drill a hole in a tree (for the spile) with a hand-cranked tool. “I really appreciate people taking their time out to teach me,” she said. Tina’s favorite way to use maple syrup is on pancakes. She has fond memories of her brothers roasting hot dogs over an open fire and then dip­ ping them into the syrup right after the sap had been boiled. She remembers eating hot dogs like that, too. “But, you wouldn’t catch me doing that now,” she laughed. 12-OZ. Good Neighbor Pharmacy COCOA BUTTER HAND & BODY LOTION 16-oz. $]99 $]99 Compare to Mylanta Compare to Pond’s 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday PRICES GOOD THRU SAT., MARCH 5, 1990 COMPARE & SAVE! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. February 27, 1990 — Page 10 Cub Scout Pack 649 holds 'Pinewood Derby' Vermontville Cub Scout Pack No. 649 had its annual Pinewood Derby last month on a three-lane track rebuilt by Assistant Cubmaster Tom Carrigan. Individual den awards in­ cluded first through third place race winners, best of show, best use of accessories, most original and best of paint. Trophies for overall pack race winners went to Nick Baker, first place; Craig McDougal, second place; and Christ Baker, third place. These boys are now eligible to race in the District Pinewood Derby in April. Janet Walker from Critter Alley Wildlife Abandonment Program in Grand Ledge gave a slide presentation as part of the Blue and Gold Banquet in February. Coming up March 21 is a “Fellers Cake Bake Auc­ tion.” Cakes will be made by the Cubs, with help from adult males. Money made from auctioning the cakes will be split between the pack and the Chief Okemos Council. Pinewood Derby winners from Pack 649 are first place, Nick Baker, second place, Craig McDougal, and third place, Chris Baker. The public is invited to par­ ticipate in the auction. Den Winners Tiger Cubs - third place, Abe Claucherty-Amold; se­ cond place, Jonathon Thomp­ son; and first place, Jason Carrigan. Wolf Den 5 - third place, Jeff Aspinall; second place, Ben Hester; and first place. 4-H advisory Council to meet The next 4-H Advisory Council meeting is Monday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. The 4-H Council gives guidance, suggestions and evaluation to the total 4-H program, as well as providing a setting for 4-H members, leaders and parents to express their ideas and gain a better understanding of the oppor- tunities available through 4-H. Any 4-H member, leader or parent is invited to attend. Each club should be represented by at least one adult and one youth. Agenda items include fair news, discussion on having trophies displayed in green exhibit building, Exploration Days and more. B.J. Griffin. Wolf Den 6 - third place, Joey Skelton; second place, Travis Shance, and first place, Nick Baker. Bear Den 1 - third place, Ben Carrigan; second place, Trent Graham; and first place, Craig McDougal. Webelos Den 2 and 3 - third place, Jimmy Thorton; second place, Preston White; and first place, Jason Grassman. Webelos Den 4 third place, Darren Cobb; second place, Nick Thompson; and first place, Chris Baker. New baby! Bom Feb. 13 to Pat and Duane Gardner, Brittney Nicole, 1:30 a.m., 9 lbs. 1 oz., 21 V* inches long. Brittney has a sister Breaun. Grandparents are Don and Lois Stienbrecker and Bob and Lois Gardner. Best of Paint Show Awards Tiger Cubs - Best of Show, Brandon Kay; Best of Show, Jason Carrigan; Best Use of Accessories, Corey Williams; and Most Original, Abraham Claucherty-Amold. Wolf Den 5 - Best of Paint, John Aspinall; Best of Show, Ben Hester; Best Use of Ac­ cessories, Jeff Aspinall; and Most Original, B.J. Griffin. Wolf Den 6 - Best of Paint, Matt Emery; Best of Show, Nick Baker; Best Use Of Ac­ cessories, Travis Shance; and Most Original, Joey Skelton. Bear Den 1 - Best of Paint, Jeff Granger; Best of Show, Trent Graham; Best Use of Business Services LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDINGREMODE LING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VACANCY AVAILABLE: at Nashville mini-storage. Winter rates. 1/616-795-3713. For Sale Automotive 1983 FORD CONVERSION VAN: runs great, $1,800. 1990 Ford Hi-top conversion van, loaded, $22,000 was $30,000. 852-9112. For Sale 4 PC. BEDROOM SET $300; band saw; 2 table sanders; router table; exercise rowing machine; Electrolux carpet shampooer; antique farm wagon. 852-9112. GOOD HAY FOR SALE: 50 pound square bales. 1st cutting $150, 3rd cutting, $2.50. Call RMaorav dM, itcNhelal, s7h2v73il lDeo,w linagt 616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220.______________ KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Household 9‘ RICHARDSON BROS solid oak dinette set. 10 chairs, brand new condition, was $3,200 now $2,200, 852-9112. Miscellaneous EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information. 504-641-8003 ext. 5573. HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580.________ QUICK TAX REFUND FAST REFUND. Ifyou expect a tax refund for 1989, instead of mailing your return to IRS, you may want to have it filed elec­ tronically, you can receive your refund in about 2 to 3 weeks. Professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If you prepare your own return a preparer or trans­ mitter in your area can file your return electronically for you. For more information on electronic filing call: Maple Valley Computer Center 852-1784 (Nashville) or Bennett’s Tax Service 616/963-9342 (Battle Creek). HUNTING AND FISHING VIDEO RENTALS: New titles in Stock! Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 Jefferson St, Hast­ ings, MI, 49058. 616-945-4417 Accessories, Craig Jimmy Thorton. Webelos Den 4 - Best of McDougal; and Most Paint, Chris Baker; Best of Original, Loren Wright. Webelos Den 2 and 3 - Best Show, Nick Thompson; Best of Paint, Jonathon Kay; Best Use ofAccessories, Raymond of Show, Preston White; Best Rathbun; and Most Original, Use of Accessories, Jason Matt Williams. Grassman; and Most Original, Lions frosh go up against two tough eager teams Last Tuesday the Maple Valley freshmen were beaten by Lakewood Lake Odessa 67-28. The game was tight for the first quarter. After that, the Lakewood depth took over and they dominated the game. The led at halftime 27-18. The Lions became frustrated by the Lakewood press and turned the ball over on many occasions. Lakewood was able to hold the Lions to a mere 11 second half points while they racked up an amazing 40 points mak­ ing the final score 67-28. It was the team’s worst defeat of the year. Scott English had 10 points and Mike Trowbridge scored 6 for Maple Valley. Chris Cooley scored 5. On Friday, the Lions lost to Pennfield 56-40. Earlier this season the Lions were beaten by 28 points by Pennfield. Leading the Lions was English with 19, Mike Trowbridge added 7 and was followed by Kale Dipert and Joel Butler with 5 each. Tuesday the Lions close out their home season hosting Portland. Friday the season ends with the Lions playing for undisputed second place in the SMAA. The travel to Bellevue. Both games are set to start at 4:30. The freshmen record is now 11-6. Lion jayvee eagers lose pair Maple Valley lost of pair of jayvee basketball games last week to drop to 11-6 overall and 8-3 in the SMAA. The Lions dropped a 48-45 deci­ sion to Lakewood on Tuesday and a 53-50 verdict to Pennfield on Friday. Against Pennfield, the Lions trailed 33-28 at the half and never led again. Darrel Stine had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Lions. Brice Hassel back add­ ed 13 points and six rebounds. Mickey Collier added eight points. In the Lakewood loss, Chip Reese had 10 points and Stine eight and nine rebounds. Hasselback added nine points and Collier seven. The Lions led 38-35 after three periods but couldn’t hold the lead. Seventh grade Lion eagers finish season with two wins Last Monday the Maple Valley seventh graders hosted St. Phillip and came away with a 45 to 26 win. The game saw 13 of the 20 team members score and everyone saw considerable ac­ tion. Keith Carpenter led the team in scoring with 8 points, followed by Gabe Priddy and Mike Williams with 6 each. On Wednesday Potterville came to Maple Valley and gave the Lions a good game before falling by a score of49 to 38. Gabe Priddy led the team with 14 points and 14 re­ bounds. Cory Hamilton had 10 points followed by Keith Carpenter and Dick Baker with 8 points each. Mike Williams also grabbed 9 re­ bounds and scored 3 points. The seventh grade finished their season with 10 wins and 2 losses. Do business with Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville for Business Stan Trumble and Commercial Insurance? Hastings Mutual Ttf Insurance Company tj -------— We We re re only only silent silent until untilyou you need need us. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ All Coaches, Umpires or Anyone Interested in the ... Vermontville Little League Pee wee League T-Ball Wanted WANTED: cars, trucks, farm machinery and tractors for scrap. We buy some or haul away free. Easey, Phone 948-9048 after 4:30p.m. Should come to the organizational meeting Monday, March 5th • 7:00 p.m. at Maplewood Gym. **¥¥***«*4HF****¥**¥***¥¥* �The Maple Valiev News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 11 Lions clinch share of SMAA title with thrilling 71-70 Pennfield win Bi 1’ jL. j 5: 5*2* ‘W 6: :S by Steve Vedder In future years it will be known around Nashville as simply “The Shot.” Scott Casteele’s twisting off-balance shot at the buzzer earned Maple Valley a pulsating 71-70 over Pennfield Friday and a share ofthe school’s first SMAA cham­ pionship in five years. Casteele’s eight-foot game­ winner, in front of 1,300 rabid fans, came after Pennfield had thrown the ball away on an inbounds play with five seconds left. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese said later his team’s first option was to get the ball into the hands of star Shaun Thompson, but the Panther defense tied him up. Instead the ball was worked to Casteele along the left side of the key, and his arching onehander swished cleanly through the net as hundreds of spectators rushed onto the floor. “Yes, the play was design­ ed for Thompson and for­ tunately Casteele had enough initiative to get the shot off. You have to get a shot in that situation,” Reese said. “He took control and put it up and it went in.” The win leaves Maple Valley (14-3) with a 10-1 league record, a game ahead of the Panthers and Bronson. Maple Valley can clinch the title outright by winning at Bellevue on Friday. ( Sports Reese said his team showed outstanding composure after falling behind by as many as 15 points with 5:56 left in the half. “It would have been very easy, yes,” Reese agreed. “What kept us in the game was that three quarters of the gym was Maple Valley people and the crowd cheered us even though we were struggling.” The Lions struggled early and often. Pennfield hit seven of its first eight shots while Maple Valley was 1 of 11. Pennfield led 19-9 after one quarter and increased that to 25-10 two minutes into the se­ cond period. But the Lions closed the gap to 27-24 on two free throws by Travis Hokanson with 2:40 left in the half. Pennfield, however, went on a 10-6 run to lead 37-30 at the half. Pennfield scored 12 of the first 15 points of the third period to lead 49-42 before the Lions charged back. Thompson scored six points as Maple Valley closed to within 51-49 as the fourth quarter opened. Thompson hit four free throws to give the Lions their first lead of the game at 55-54 urfai rtion^ JMWilklwowlM sn HtttMijMit l BitHpiiillf jikJ tak Cq Hi ■ k HjoiiifcWIjH un CipiiiMIta gUfedlptO iljM lfa*|iM» ijji IktuApk* iiamiM with 5:24 to go. He scored five more points as the Lions increased their margin to 61-58 with 2:56 left. Pennfield scored at the 2:40 mark and when Thompson was called for a technical after dunking the ball following a timeout, the Panthers tied the score at 61 with 2:37 to go. The game see-sawed back and forth before Pennfield opened a 66-63 lead at the 1:23 mark. Maple Valley’s Jeff Moore hit two free throws with 1:18 left to draw the Lions to within one, but Pennfield hit a couple free throws to make it 68-65 with 1:11 to go. Thompson brought the Lions to within one with a basket with 1:02 to go, but after a Pennfield turnover, he missed a driving layup for what appeared to be Maple Valley’s last chance with 40 seconds left. A free throw gave Pennfield a 70-67 lead with 38 ticks left, but Casteele hit a basket with 19 seconds to make it 70-69. The Lions fouled and Pennfield obligingly missed the shot, but gained possession after the ball skittered out of bounds offa Lion player. Pennfield, however, turned the ball over on the inbounds play to set up Casteele’s game­ winner. Reese admitted that luck played a major factor in the win and SMAA title. “We had to be lucky in that situation,” he said. “We were lucky to get the ball and be in a position for Casteele to make that shot.” Casteele finished with 10 points. Thompson led the Lions with 39 while Jason Hoefler added 11. Dan Franks added six key points, all in the first half. Statistically, Maple Valley hit 18 of21 free throws and 26 of 51 field goals. Pennfield was 15 of 24 from theline and 23 of 56 from the floor. Lions draw bye in district draw Travis Hokanson of Maple Valley is pressured by a Pennfield player. Thinking of Buying or Selling Real Estate? As a member of the Barry-Eaton Multiple Listing Service, I can make the phone calls and do the leg work to find the kind of property you're looking for. Maple Valley drew a open­ ing round bye and will play the winner of Olivet-Bellevue in a second round district game on March 7 at 6:30 at Kalamazoo Hackett. The Eagles (6-12) and Broncos (6-11) meet on Mon­ day, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Host Hackett (11-6) and Galesburg (3-14) also play March 5 at 8 p.m. The Hackett-G-A winner plays Parchment (12-6) on March 7 at 8 p.m. The cham­ pionship game is set for Fri­ day, March 9. Tickets are available at Maple Valley High School for $3. The district winner ad­ vances to the Bellevue regional. If I can help you, please call me. GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Serving Michigan Since 1972 Realtor Associate VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Elec­ tion will be held in the village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) State of Michigan — AT — village Office -121 s. Main within said Village on Monday, March 12,1990 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ; One village President One village Clerk One village Treasurer One village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls WET BASEMENT? Selling with an MLS Realtor exposes your property to many other realtors and buyers. GARRY E. KNOLL Jason Hoefler of Maple Valley is surrounded by Pennfield players in the Lions' title-clinching-tie 71-69 win over the Panthers. Bus- (517) 852-1915 Res. (517) 852-0786 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call Toll Free: 1-800-643-4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 12 Administrators give reports on school improvements ed by written communication by Mark LaRose between teacher and Kathy StaffWriter Nickel rather than calling Building administrators in students out of the class. the Maple Valley School “b. Sign-up sheet used by District recently gave the students for appointment to Board of Education individual the counseling offices. reports on the school im­ “c. Messages, etc... are provement program. delivered to rooms at the end School improvement plans of the hour rather than called were implemented i at the high down over the P.A. system. school 2’A years ago and just “d. Daily announcements last fall at the elementary read at the end of the third schools. hour rather than at the beginn­ High School Principal ing of the hour when teachers Larry Lenz told the board he are initiating instruction. was pleased with the progress “e. increase passing time his action teams have been from four to five minutes. making. “4. Good Apple award — Lenz presented a report that recognizes students doing said as a result of teachers, good deeds, etc... parents, students, and ad­ “5. Academic awards pro­ ministrators working in a grams — awarding academic cooperative effort, the follow­ ing 13 specific improvements letters, pins, and plaques in have been made at the high recognition of academic achievement. school: “6. Senior Graduation “1. School mission state­ Committee — allows seniors ment developed and approved input on the organization of by staff consensus. “2. Made student survey of their commencement grades 7-12 to gain input from ceremonies. “7. Cafeteria court yard the student body. beautification program. “3. Reduced the number of “8. Use of the cafeteria classroom disruptions in an at­ tempt to improve time-on- court yard by seniors only, during lunch hours and study task: “a. Hourly absences check- hall. “9. Landscaping im­ provements in the front of the TOOLS high school. “10. Administrative Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket classroom visitation program. Sets, Power Tools, Auto “11. Revision of student Equipment, Body Tools, dress code. Wood Working Equipment, “12. Students have taken Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, over the responsibility of rais­ Vises, Fans. ing and lowering the American flag each day. “13. Custodial/teacher room cleaning checklist tlMlRtl MtRtHilDISI developed to improve com­ 3 Miles Noth of I-96 on M-66 munications between our Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 teachers and custodians.” C*W TOOL SALls Fassett Body Shop $ £ — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES LES RVICE 543-8332 Appliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE Eleven seniors will receive the fourth-year award at halftime. The following award reci­ pients maintained a 3.5 grade point average or better after seven semesters and were awarded an academic pin and a gold plaque: Scott Knoll (3.9), Brandon Roscoe (3.89), Nicole Kipp (3.86), Angie Bahs (3.82), Stephen Bowen (3.8), Cevin Cornish (3.76), Renee Hoyt (3.7), Dawn Lun­ dquist (3.67), Jeff Butler (3.58), Lynette Thompson (3.5) and Ryan Warner (3.5). Lenz told the board the pro­ gram was a response to its re­ quest for parity in recognition and awards for academic and athletic achievements, the lat­ ter of which has traditionally received the “Lions”’share of the attention. Freshman, sophomores and juniors who maintain 3.9, 3.8 and 3.65 GPA’s, respectively, will receive their academic awards prior to the first home varsity football game next fall. The first-year award will consist of a gold lamp of lear­ ning and an academic letter, like the athletic letter, but with the blue and white color scheme reversed. The second-year award will be an academic pin, and the third-year award will be an academic pin and a silver plaque. Lenz said that when the SIP was initiated at the school, the student survey was helpful in forming objectives and goals. He added that the Connecticut Survey also helped in the in­ itial stages of development. The district’s elementary schools, Maplewood, Kellogg and Fuller, just began work­ ing on the SIP in the fall and are still in the initial stages of development. Fuller/Kellogg Principal Nancy Potter and Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan reported that their staffs had taken the Connecticut Survey, which is used to help identify areas of strength and weakness in the schools. Potter and Doozan presented the results of that survey in their reports to the board. The Connecticut Survey results also accompany this Continued on next page— Fuller/Kellogg Elementary Schools SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT STRENGTHS 1. We have a safe school. 2. Students are eager and enthusiastic. 3. Students and staff feel secure in the buildings. 4. Student behavior is generally positive. OF CONCERN Poor physical condition. Positive feeling does not permeate the school. Teachers, Administration, and parents do not assume respon­ sibility for discipline. 4. School is not neat, bright, clean, and confortable. 5. Discipline is not an issue. AREAS 1. 2. 3. CLEAR SCHOOL MISSION 1. We have written sequential objectives in reading. 2. Math objectives are coordinated and monitored. 3. We do have a set of objectives or skills for reading and math that all students must master at each grade level. 4. Reading objectives are coordinated and monitored through all grades. 5. School wide focal point of math objectives exists. 6. There are written objectives for math at all grades. 1. School wide objectives are not the focal point of reading instruction. 2. There is not a written statement of purpose that guides deci­ sion making. 3. We do not have language arts objectives or a focus on language arts objectives. 4. For language arts, written, sequential objectives do not ex­ ist and are not monitored for each grade level. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP 1. We do not need outside help to solve most school problems. 2. Principal requires lesson plans. 3. Principal secures resources, arranges opportunities and provides staff development. 4. Evaluations are followed by a conference. 5. Supervision is directed at instruction. 6. Teachers turn to Principal with instructional concerns and problems. 7. Formal observations emphasize instructional improve­ ment. 8. Principal makes informal contact with students and teachers. 1. Principal does not make formal classroom observations. 2. Principal does not review and interpret test results for the faculty. 3. Principal does not use test results to recommend modifica­ tions or changes in the instructional program. 4. Prinicpal does not discuss lesson plans with teacher. 5. Principal does not lead frequent formal discussions concer­ ning instruction and formal instruction. 6. Principal does not put much emphasis on the meaning of use of standardized test results. 7. Principal does not regularly bring instructional issues to the faculty for discussion. 8. Principal is not visible. 9. Principal is not an important instructional resource person. 10. Individual teachers and the principal do not meet regularly to discuss what the Principal will observe during a classroom observation. HIGH EXPECTATIONS 1. New concepts are directed at large heterogeneous groups. 2. Teachers hold consistent high expectations for all students. 3. New math concepts are directed at large heterogeneous groups. 4. Teachers believe all students can master basic skills due to instruction. 5. Teachers accept responsibility of student mastery for all basic skills. 6. Teachers see that all children have equal opportunity to respond in class. 7. Students not mastering basic skills are frequently retained. 1. There is a relationship between disciplinary problems and student ability. 2. Ninety five to one hundred percent of students will not be expected to complete high school. 3. The number of low income children retained in grade is pro­ portionately not equivalent to other children retained. 4. Teachers believe home background is a primary factor in stu­ dent achievement. FREQUENT MONITORING OF STUDENT PROGRESS 1. Reteaching and remediation in a specific skill are impor­ tant in the teaching process. 2. Many methods (tools) are used to assess student progress. 3. Students receive daily feedback and follow up on daily assignments. 4. Basic skills are regularly assessed. 5. Student assessment is used to plan methods of instruction. 1.Frequent monitoring of student progress. 2.Standardized testing program is not an accurate and valid measure of the basic skills curriculumn. 3.Teachers and the principal do not review test results to plan instructional programs. OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN 1. Teachers closely monitor seatwork. 2. There are 2 or more hours of reading/language arts each day. 3. Individual special instruction are integrated with classroom instruction. 4. Daily lessons include: teacher presentation, student prac­ tice, feedback, and evaluation. (In that sequence.) 5. Teachers plan for student success. 6. Class atmosphere is conducive to learning. 7. Students are not working independantly on seatwork dur­ ing basic skills instruction for the majority of the time. (Time on Task) 1. Puli out programs do disrupt basic instruction. 2. There are many student interruptions. 3. Outside factors interrupt basic skill instruction. SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. Lenz told the board that the program was an effective tool and that he was pleased with and proud ofthe work that has been done. The latest accomplishment of the Awards and Incentives Action Team, one of nine such teams that make up the program, is the academic awards program, which the school board approved in November. The first academic awards ceremony was scheduled to be held during halftime of the homecoming game Friday night, but the homecoming and awards ceremonies were postponed due to inclement weather. They have been rescheduled for tonight, when the Lions meet the Portland Raiders. Authorized agent SERVICE ALL BRANDS ExpariMM< IMiMa A RMWMbte 1. Parent teacher conferences focus on student achievement. 2. 90-100% of students’ parents attend conference. 3. Parent teacher conferences result in specific student im­ provement plan. 1. Most parents would not rate this school superior. 2. 95-100% of students do not complete assigned homework. 3. Many parents of student do not observe the instructional pro­ gram at school. 4. Most parents are not involved in an overall home and school support network. 5. Teachers and parents are not aware of the homework policy in this school. 6. Parents do not initiate contacts with the school. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990 — Page 13 Maplewood Elementary School RESULTS OF CONNECTICUT SURVEY ••S §SS Aj Aj% &% §S& *W fij $N[» Si A) INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP STRENGTH a) working out school related problems with principal. b) usage of test results to help students. c) instructional leadership from principal d) getting and using outside resources e) communication between staff/principal f) evaluation focuses on instructional matters. g) principal makes informal contact with teachers and students. WEAKNESS a) principal’s use of lesson plans. b) frequency of formal observations. c) use of staff meetings to focus on instructional issues. d) coordination of instruction between grade levels. e) visability of principal around the building f) accessability of principal to staff. g) pre-conference before evaluation. B) EXPECTATIONS < k x %S ‘^SJS Xi. kl >’ *i Si iX > *xl.S X fx >lSi > \X a) discipline inconsistent b) non heterogeous instruction in reading. c) low number of students expected to graduate from high school. d) no way to measure mastery of basic skills. e) few retentions in upper grades. f) some students not retained that should be. a) heterogeous math instruction b) instructional program. c) opportunity for. students to answer. C) ENVIRONMENT a) b) c) d) layouts of classrooms positive feelings by staff and students toward school. secure feeling in school. students attitude toward school cleanliness of rooms cleanliness of bathrooms lack of hallway inconsistent discipline a) b) c) d) J^ools a) b) c) d) textbook based curriculum no district wide reading objectives. not enough materials and supplies. no objectives or goals for language arts. E) MONITORING teachers use many reteaching skills. teachers use multiple evaluation methods teachers grade all daily assignments. there is a regular assessment of students a) b) c) d) e) f) g) teachers closely monitor seatwork adequate time spent on language arts. coordination of special programs. lesson presented in a meaningful way. adequate time spent on math. assignments given so that students experience success. classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. a) b) c) d) conferences are well attended conferences result in specific plans for students. parents initiate contacts with the school. parents volunteer to help at school NASHVILLE RESIDENTS F) TIME ON TASK **«*« I '’•^tetos Pull out programs interfere with schedules. too many student interuptions during class time. too many interuptions from outside classroom. amount of seatwork G) SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS '* •*> * a) b) c) d) The supper is open to the public. Entertainment, door prizes, a cake walk, food and service by 4-H members and volunteers will be featured. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING a) there are no criterian referenced tests given. b) Standardized tests are not accurate. c) test are not used to fullest advantage. a) b) c) d) objectives. “We’re basically trying to evaluate our situation,’’ Doozan said. “We can’t make improvements until we know where we’re at.” But after the organization and evaluation process is com­ plete, Doozan said he feels the SIP will be an important tool for improving the overall educational program in the district. Potter told the board that a meeting has been set for March 6 for the various action teams to work on their goals and objectives. Eaton County 4-Her's Pancake Supper scheduled for Mar. 17 The Eaton County 4-H Council’s 11th annual 4-H Pancake Supper is scheduled for Saturday, March 17. Serving will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. D) MISSION a) goals for reading b) goals for math c) mission statement for administering discipline. Lenz noted that his Positive School Climate Action Team was working on an in-school suspension program for the 1990-91 school year. Doozan listed the following initial goals for the Maplewood team: “1. To improve community relationship. “2. To improve morale of the staff. “3. To increase staff in­ volvement and awareness of the committee. ” The Maplewood report also contained a list of SIP Team school is not rated as superior by parents inconsistent homework policy few parents visit the school to observe. parents do not fully understand the schools instructional program. e) not many parents involved in PTO. a) b) c) d) There will be a public hearing Thursday, March 8, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss the proposed 1990-1991 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. Rose Mary Heaton, Village Clerk '*8^ta»atafa ■SaeajBijiulK !S'SBtl«ij#Bj|jK} wWsrft H«HtHgittIlfflgd« 55£ ■5u'r;raiM^ k * iaMKtnMMtt|m KSrtjrcaljiW1^ TTjeiWtyl*’’ , VSZ»lWl,lW QlMltf 000 ;"S5> Improvement program, continued from page 12 article. Doozan noted that the elementary schools were in the initial stages ofdeveloping a school improvement pro­ gram and told the board that in a couple ofyears he thought it would become an effective device. Lenz also said he thought the SIP would be even more effective when it was a district-wide effort to improve the schools. The seven areas of the school or educational program dealt with in the Connecticut Survey are a safe and orderly environment, a clear school mission, instructional leader­ ship, high expectations, fre­ quent monitoring of student progress, opportunity to learn, and school and com­ munity relationships. The results will be used by the committee and action teams in forming specific and individual plans, programs, objectives and goals. Potter and Doozan also reported that their SIP com­ mittees and action teams had been formed. The reports also included their school mission and SIP Team mission statements, program goals and objectives and committee guidelines. Potter reported that the SIP Team goals at Fuller/Kellogg developed thus far are: “1. To improve staff effectiveness. “2. To raise expectations and level of success. “3. To promote coopera­ tion among staff in the deci­ sion making process. “4. To promote positive staff enthusiasm and involvement. “5. To promote active com­ munity support.” The report also included a list of initial SIP team objectives. 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Heritage, history and The Vermontville Syrup Festival celebrates its Golden traditions were on many Anniversary this year, and the people's minds at the tiny village, which has gained "sugaring-off party" last wiidespread fame for the Thursday at the First naturally sweet liquid from Congregational Church of by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Fern Gearhart pours maple syrup into crushed ice to make a crystelline treat for children of all ages. | CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Board of Review * will meet on March 6, 1990 at the Castleton Township Hall for the purpose of reviewing the property assessment roll. The BOARD of REVIEW will also meet on I March 12,1990 from 9 A.M. to noon and 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and on March 13, 1990 from 2 P.M. * to 5 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. for any property n owner wishing to examine their assessment or to show evidence why the 1990 valuation y should be changed. The ratio of assessments and the multipliers used on each class of property to attain 50% of true cash value are as follows: AGRICULTRUAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUTOVER DEVELOPMENTAL RATIO 44.29% 50.00% 50.00% 47.68% 50.00% 50.00% Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township MULTIPLIER 1.1289 1.0000 1.0000 1.0487 1.000 1.000 Vermontville. Sugaring-off is done by stirring a small bowl of maple syrup until it turns into maple candy. The potluck dinner and candy making is the kick-off event for the festival. It is sponsored each year by the Vermontville Historical Soc­ iety. In welcoming remarks to the crowd of about 100, Martha Zemke, president of the society, said the traditions involved in the making of maple syrup were what made Vermontville unique. Going back to the first event, Zemke honored the queen of 1940, Phyllis Hager Kilpatrick, by giving her a life membership in the society. Another note from the past was brought up about 1947, when an Indian Maiden was selected instead of a queen. Hildred Peabody, who also received a life membership in the historical group, won that title. "I don't know what I did, " she said with a laugh, "but they've never had another one." Signifying the younger generation becoming a part of the 50-year tradition, the 1990 queen, Tina Yost, was also given a life membership. Yost will be officially crowned to represent Vermontville at the festival in April. Fern Gearhart from Maple Valley Farm, who was in charge of cooking the syrup to be stirred into maple sugar candy, compared information with the 1990 queen and her court. While moving briskly between the open pots of steaming or boiling syrup, checking the thermometers, she gave the young ladies some of the knowledge she has gained from her years of processing maple syrup. Part of the judging of candidates for queen, who will preside over festival activities during the last full week of April, is how much knowledge they have of the process ofmaking syrup. Gearhart's cooking pots are heavy old-fashioned pressure cookers without the tops. They are the only pots heavy enough to withstand the heat used to cook the syrup. Most well-equipped kitchens in the 1950s and 1960s had such a cooker, but they are becoming scarce. She reported that the last one she found was in Shipshewana, Ind. Motorcycles, A.T.Vs, Snowmobiles SALES»SERVICE»PARTS * ACCESSORIES We have snowmobile trailers, ice racing supplies, tires, etc. $ SUZUKI POLARIS \txjuiE<anmefxjit5o^ourfrierids WE SHIP UPS DAILY ^you need something shipped, we can do it. . BOB ’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 • 852-9377 OPEN: Mon. & Weds. 9 to 8; Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 9 to 5:30; Saturday 9 to Noon The Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen for 1990, Tina Yost, spoke at the sugaring-off party. Pictured with Tina, (center) are (second row, from left) are Sarah Simpson, alternate Dana Cole, (third row) Kayli Orman and Beth Ewing. After the syrup is cooked to the right stage, it has to be poured into larger pots to cool, Fern said. When the the syrup is just right, it is quickly poured into small bowls to be stirred, and dropped onto waxed paper in pools to make maple sugar candy. Everyone who attended the dinner got the chance to make their own candy. How long to stir the dark, amber liquid to make it turn to a light beige color and when to drop it from a spoon into a delicious puddle depends on how fast it is stirred. Some first-timers stirred so fast that the syrup went beyond the stage to be poured, but no matter. The candy in the bowl is still as mouth watering, even if it is rougher in texture. Fern's family owns Gearhart's Maple Valley Farm in Charlotte and produces and sells maple syrup products. The sap from sugar maple trees is quite versatile. It is made into syrup, candy, granulated sugar and maple cream. Fern brought along antique spiles (the tube put into the tree to drain the sap into the bucket) and sap-gathering buckets, along with an assortment of antique and modern molds to make the candy and boxed gift packages. Lachelle Haigh, the 1989 queen, told the crowd that her year's reign was a "great experience." She said she enjoyed all of her duties, the parades, "had fun and educated a lot of people about Vermontville." This year's queen, Tina Yost, also addressed the group and said she is looking forward to her year. "We plan to hold fund­ raisers to improve the float this year. And we've already lined up some radio interviews and hope to get on some TV interviews," she reported. Perhaps one reason the "sugaring-off potluck has become a tradition over the years is that special dishes become well-known favorites and are searched out year after year. But among the familiar dishes, there are surprises. This year a taste-tempting salami made from bear was brought to the table by Wayne and Rita Lobert. The featured speaker was State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald, a Republican who represents the 56th District. He continued the unofficial theme of valued traditions saying he considered himself "a historian." He spoke briefly about appreciating the value of history, and said now that he is in his middle 30s, he is slowly building a past of his own, which he can pass on to his small daughter. His father told him things he remembered of his youth in his home town, Grand Ledge, and now Frank said he would be able to tell 4-yearold Ellen what the town was like when she was young. Fitzgerald also said that he was thankful to be rep­ resenting Eaton County, which is famous for its maple syrup. He said one of his colleagues from Mason County, rather than attending dinners featuring appetizing things like maple syrup, is invited to five or six muskrat dinners a year. 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VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 27, 1990__Page 15 Green backs off on agreement with trustees N\.V. Concrete says it can't comply with junk ordinance Si ui m d J, - * fifltipti fa ta •Bi'i fanttjipi taptaupitsyr^i ■t restart Ei s asra ant fain|i|iiil Qis mj t nil tat, MtaB fedicKfe^ Matt srjistiM fautaiW ktai by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — Owners of Maple Valley Concrete Pro­ ducts Inc. told the Village Council Thursday that they could not comply with the “junk” ordinance and stay in business. The ordinance prohibits or regulates the storing of dismantled, inoperable and unlicensed vehicles, machinery, equipment and parts thereof. After being notified a se­ cond time by Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje that they were in violation of the or­ dinance because of a number of unlicensed or inoperable vehicles on the property, Ted, Corry and their son Ron Ohler decided to discuss the matter with the council Thursday. Koetje said the Ohlers have tried to comply and have removed a number ofvehicles from their Durkee Street/M-66 business. But Corry told the council that the unlicensed vehicles still on the property, including two buses, a dump truck, a boom truck and two ready mix cement trucks, either were operable and used regularly in their gravel pit and cement business or were immovable. Ron added that Koetje had been out to talk them last sum­ mer, though Sidney Green, owner of R & F Industries on Main Street, who has been convicted on two counts of violating the same ordinance, was quoted as saying he was the only one in the village be­ ing made to comply with the ordinance. However, the similarities in the two cases are few. One of the big differences, Koetje said, is that when he contacted the Ohlers, they not only said they would try, they did make efforts to comply. He said Green, when first contacted, made it clear he had no intention of complying. Green fought the village in court for more than two years over the ordinance and his convictions and still hasn’t complied with the ordinance — despite a court order to do so and a 90-day jail term. District Court Judge Gary Holman recently granted Green a 30-day stay of sentence to work on bringing the property into compliance. Mrs. Ohler went on to ex­ plain that her family has been doing business in Nashville for 12 years, has contributed to the welfare of the com­ munity and has upgraded the property. “We do not want our business compared with Mr. Green’s because we’ve made our property look better, not worse, and we have been try- ing to obey the law,” she said. When the Ohlers purchased the site there were many vehicles already on the pro­ perty, including the two ce­ ment trucks, she added. She also informed the coun­ cil that they have already removed nine vehicles from the property that were left by the previous owners and that they had problems moving some of them because they didn’t have titles. Two were removed recent­ ly, and there are plans to remove two more, she said. “But these two ready mix trucks, which were here when we bought the place, are full ofcement and cannot be mov­ ed,” Ohler explained. She added that they had tried to move them a number of ways, including cutting them up with torches. Ron ad­ ded that they are 28,000 lbs. ofdead weight, and in his opi­ nion, impossible to move. They even considered bury­ ing them, but they said they thought the DNR would object because there’s gas and oil in them. “As for the two buses,” Corry said, “we use them for storage.” Ohler explained that the seats have been removed and the buses provide a lot of storage space, which they need for materials that cannot be stored outside, including styrofoam and zonolite, an in­ sulating material delivered in bags by the semi-trailer full. “We need these buses for storage and cannot afford to build a storage building,” Ohler said. “We are not rich people. “We came here and bought this place when nothing work­ ed. While we were at the bank, a big piece of a machine was stolen. So we bought another one and moved the equipment here. We’ve been working for 12 years getting the equipment on line,” Ted Ohler said. “I haven’t taken a paycheck out of Maple Valley Concrete yet.” Corry explained that they had an unlicensed dump truck that was used only in the pit and a spare boom (crane) truck and that they couldn’t afford to pay thousands of dollars in insurance on them. She said that the (pit) dump truck was a piece of equip­ ment, like a forklift, a loader or a tractor. The spare boom truck is necessary, and their insurance company just swit­ ches their coverage when one breaks down. “Otherwise we could not deliver bricks when a truck breaks down. If we can’t deliver, we have no business,” Ohler said. The Ohlers also have a ce- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing March 8, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss the following proposed admendment to the Zoning Ordinance: Section 16:02 (A) The Zoning Administrator shall also administer the provisions of PA 347, the Soil Erosion Act of 1972, in regards to any exchange of soil or earth that exceeds one acre or is with in 500 feet of a lake or river. The owners of Maple Valley Concrete Products, Inc. in Nashville, (second row) Ted, Corry and their son Ron Ohler, came to the council meeting Thursday to tell the Village Council that if they were forced to comply with the village's 'junk' ordinance, they would no longer be able to do business in the community and asked to be annexed out of the village if no other solution was possible. ment truck that is used to wash stones as well as for pouring concrete. The crux of the Ohlers’ contention is that these trucks and busses are not vehicles; they are equipment. “Without this equipment, we cannot stay in business in Nashville,” Corry told the council. She added that although the council talked about bringing business to the community, it seems to be more interested in pushing business out of the village. Green has long contended that the council was trying to put him out of business; Village President John Hughes stated again that the purpose of the ordinance and the council was not to push anyone out of business. The council discussed the problem and agreed that as far as the ordinance was concern­ ed, the Ohlers have a pro­ blem, especially with the buses, Hughes said. But they also discussed a number of possible solutions. Hughes told the Ohlers that since the council has been working on an agreement that will allow Green to keep some of his equipment in a fenced area, perhaps a similar solu­ tion could be reached in their case. “Again, I don’t think it’s our intention to say you can’t do business,” he said. “I think there’s a solution.” Ohler told the council that if they could not make some sort of allowances or reach an agreement that would allow them to stay in business here, there was another possible solution. “If nothing else will work, we would like to be annexed out of the village,” she said. She went on to explain that they owned property on the border and have already look­ ed into the matter. Hughes, acknowledging that he was not the one who should decide since he has resigned, said he didn’t think that the village would even want to consider that option. “I think we could discuss this all night and not come up with a solution,” Hughes said. “But I think a committee could work it out to everyone’s satisfaction.” Hughes went on to appoint a special committee consisting of trustees Dave Toman and Larry Filter, who set up an appointment to meet with the Ohlers. In a related matter Thursday night: Trustee Ted Spoelstra reported on the results of his recent meeting with Green. Spoelstra said they had worked out an agreement call­ ing for a fence that would resolve the issue once and for all and that Green said he would being working on it Monday. “Dave (Toman) and I met with Sid and his wife and iron­ ed things out,” he said. “I thought we had an agreement to get the place cleaned up un­ til he came in Tuesday and told the clerk he wouldn’t do it until someone from the village came down and painted an orange mark on the stuffthat’s junk.” Spoelstra said the judge told Green to have it done that way, but Spoelstra said he wasn’t going there with a paint can. Hughes noted that it could’ve been an attempt on Green’s part to get an un­ qualified official to say what’s junk, “so he could take it back into court and say we don’t know what’s equipment and what’s junk.” U.S. Senate candidates to beat Eaton County Lincoln Day dinner United States Senate can­ didates Clark Durant and Congressman Bill Schuette will be the featured speakers at the 1990 Eaton Coiinty Republican Lincoln Day Din­ ner Thursday, March 8, at the Holiday Inn in Delta Township, 7501 West Saginaw Highway. A 6 p.m. reception will be followed at 6:30 by the dinner and program. “We’re excited that both candidates will speak at the dinner,” said Irene Bagby, Eaton County Republican chair. “It’s a unique oppor­ tunity for mid-Michigan Republicans to meet and hear from these gentlemen.” Tickets, priced at $25 per person, are available from Irene Bagby (627-4883), Rep. Frank Fitzgerald (627-3468), Al Blakemore (616-749-9868) or Joe Fink (371-1730). Hughes also noted that when the council agreed to let Green stay out ofjail as long as he worked on bring the pro­ perty into compliance, Green did not live up to that agree­ ment either. There was some discussion about the propriety of such a meeting, but the council agreed to discuss it with Smith and to try to set it up. In other business: — The council passed an ordinance allowing Con­ sumers Power to do business and to operate its equipment in the village for 30 years. The action was a renewal of an old franchise. — Leon Frith was designated Street Ad­ ministrator by the council. — The council approved a resolution allowing Hughes to sign a contract with the Department of Transportation to resurface M-66 downtown this year. — The council announced there will be two public hear­ ings on March 8, one for the proposed 1990 budget and one for a zoning ordinance amendment. — A bid of $300 for a DPW pick-up was accepted from Roy Cousins. — The council discussed the parking situation behind Village Hall. — The council appointed Genevieve Hafner and Anita Brumm to the Library Board. The council appeared to view Green’s action, or lack of action, on this most recent attempt to resolve the matter just another hoax or a manuever. “When we left, Sid’s wife told him to listen, and she repeated the proposal and told him what he had to do, and he indicated that he knew what to do on Monday,” Spoelstra said. Spoelstra said he was frustrated and called for a meeting between the council, Green and his attorneys and the village attorney Scott Smith. “This is getting to be a three-ring circus; Sid says one thing, the lawyers say another, the paper has another story, and we’ve got another one down here,” he added. “If we don’t get everyone together and solve this thing, when Sid gets out ofjail we’ll be back to square one. Then we’ll have problems,” Spoelstra told the council. “So I’d like to have a meeting and get everything on paper or a tape recorder.” Hughes said he thought there was some misunderstan­ ding and that Green thought the village wanted him to get rid of everything on his pro­ perty. But the council agreed over a year ago to let Green have a fenced enclosure to keep the equipment in that he needs for his business. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Board of Review The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the fire barn on S. 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Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 121 US POSTAC6 hastincs>> ■<9058 No. f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Tbe Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 32 — Tuesday, March 6, 1990 Lions thrash Raiders 83-72 in homecoming game Hawkins crowned homecoming queen J-Ad Graphics News Service Maple Valley High School senior Heather Hawkins was crowned winter homecoming queen before the varsity basketball game last Tuesday. Senior Joel Wetzel was crowned homecoming king. Also introduced to the crowd were senior court members Nicole Kipp, Rick McKee, Kathy Carl and Dar­ rin Neff. The junior princess and prince were Lisa Long and Levi Schantz. Princess Stacey Wood and prince Shawn Scott represented the sophomore class and the freshmen homecoming princess and prince were Jennifer Phenix. Hawkins and Wetzel were elected by the entire student body, the underclass representatives were picked by their classmates. Heather lives in Nashville and is the daughter of Dave and Brinda Hawkins. She is an honor student and maintains a 3.37 grade point average. Heather is also a Stu­ dent Council representative and a member of the Varsity Club. Captain of the girls’ softball team, Heather also likes to swim. She works at the Spar­ tan Reclamation Center in the co-op program and plans to at­ tend college when she graduates. Heather said she plans to study business management and hopes to attend either Olivet College or Kellogg Community College. Joel is the son of Gale and Audrey Wetzel of Nashville. He is an honor student and has a 3.13 GPA. Joel is also active in Students Against Drunken Driving and the Var­ sity Club. Joel plays on the Lions foot­ ball team and is a member of the wrestling squad. He works at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. When he graduates, Joel plans to stude business management at Kellogg Com­ munity College for two years before transferring to a fouryear institution. After the coronation ceremonies and introductions Tuesday, the Lions took the court and ran the Portland Raiders ragged in a warm-up performance for the Lions last SMAA contest with Bellevue Friday night. The Lions, 16-3 overall and 11-1 in the league beat Bellevue Friday to clinch the SMAA title. At halftime, 11 seniors received the Fourth Year Award in the first ceremony of the new academic awards program. The following students were recognized for academic excellence and received a gold plaque and an academic pin: Scott Knoll (3.9), Brandon Roscoe (3.89), Nicole Kipp (3.86), Angie Bahs (3.82), Stephen Bowen (3.8) Cevin Cornish (3.76), Renee Hoyt (3.71), Dawn Lundquist (3.67), Jeff Butler (3.58), Lynette Thompson (3.51) and Ryan Warner (3.5). It was also Parents Night Tuesday, and the parents of the athletes and cheerleaders were introduced to the crowd. See Hawkins, on page 2 Maple Valley High School Principal Larry Lenz presents Winter Homecoming Queen Heather Hawkins with a boquet of roses as Homecoming King Joel Wetzel looks on. Maple Valley Schools ratifies contracts with teachers by Mark LaRose kJ Lions blast Bellevue 67-56 seize title The Lions' Jason Hoefler, 22, finds an opening in the Bellevue defense and gets off a shot. The Maple Valley Lions won their first SMAA league championship in five years when they blew by Bellevue 67-56 in the last regular season game Friday. The Lions had clinched a share of the title by defeating the 2nd place Pennfield Pan­ thers the week before. In the district finals, the Lions will face the winner of Monday's Olivet-Bellevue game at Kalamazoo Hackett High School on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Staff Writer After six months of stalled negotiations, rejected offers and failed ratification votes, the Maple Valley School District once again has con­ tracts with all personnel. The Maple Valley Board of Education and the Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association rank and file ratified a contract last Wednesday, and the board signed a contract with the ad­ ministrators last fall. After tentative agreements were reached with both the MVESPA and the Maple Valley Education Association Feb. 13, the board ratified both contracts at a special meeting Feb. 21. The MVESPA rank and file voted to ratify the contract im­ mediately after the board meeting Wednesday, but the teachers have a two-step ratification process, so the rank and file didn’t vote to ratify their contract until Monday evening, Feb. 26. Teacher John Hughes, chief negotiator for the MVEA, said the Eaton County Educa­ tion Association had already ratified the latest contract offer. He added that the Maple Valley teachers also approved the new contract by a substan­ tial margin in the ratification vote Monday. The one issue the negotiators had been trying to resolve since late September, when the teachers rejected an initial offer, was salary. The two sides reached a ten­ tative agreement in September, when the board offered a 5‘A percent salary increase for the three years of the contract’s term, but the teachers rejected it and asked for 6 percent. Hughes said Tuesday that the new contract only contain­ ed one economic change from the former offer. “The new contract calls for a 5!6 percent salary increase the first year, 5!6 percent the second and 6 percent in the third year,” Hughes said. He added that he thought the vast majority of the teachers were quite pleased with the new contract. Hughes said he was happy to have the negotiations settl­ ed so that the district could get on with the important business of education. Schools Superintendent See Maple Valley, on page 3 Felder plans write-in campaign in Nashville presidential race by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — Despite losing the Feb. 19 primary by 23 votes to President Pro Tem Ray Hinckley, Republican challenger and first-time can­ didate Hank Felder will wage a write-in campaign in the March 12 general election for the village presidency. Felder is a longtime resi­ dent of the village where he lives with his wife, Kathy, and their son, Paul. He is employed by General Tire and Plastics in Ionia. He is the chairman, organizer and promoter of Nashville’s Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous and Shoot, which has become a popular attrac­ tion. He also encouraged and supported bringing the Harvest Festival out of mothballs. The two events were held simultaneously in September, and despite cold weather, they were judged a success. “Since the primary, I’ve talked to quite £ few people who didn’t vote because they didn’t know when the primary was being held,” Felder said. “And since more people vote in the general election anyway, I’ve decided to run for the village presidency on a write-in campaign.” “I only lost by 23 votes (61 to 38), so with a little cam­ paigning and a big voter tur­ nout, that could change,” he said. See Felder, on page 9 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990 — Page Hawkins crowned queen Continued from front page-------------------------- A new Academic Awards program that is another product of the School Improvement Program at the high school saw these eleven seniors receive gold plaques and academic pins for their outstanding achievement of maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or better. The recipients were: (front l-r) Scott Knoll (3.9), Dawn Lundquist (3.67),Renee Hoyt (3.71), Lynette Thomp­ son ((3.51), Angie Bahs (3.82), (back) Ryan Warner (3.5) Nicole Kipp (3.86), Cevin Cornish (3.76), Brandon Roscoe (3.89) Stephen Bowen (3.8) and Jeff Butler (3.58) Juniors Ron Merrill and Josh Clifford, a.k.a. Mill! Ville, get ready for the junior Air Band concert. Earlier in the day, there was a pep assembly in the gym that opened with the fight song. Music teacher and band director Dennis Vanderhoef was the master of ceremonies, and he introduced the homecoming court. The varsity cheerleaders 'Oh boy IA discount on my car insurance. Thanks, honeyy!" Special discounts for safe drivers 45 and over are available from your Auto-Owners agent. Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble In near perfect execution, the junior varsity cheerleaders simultaneously help get school spirit a lift and give the Lions the a demonstration of the proper techni­ que for slam-dunking at the pep rally. students from each class. The 12th grade Air Band then took the floor, and they wrestler Andy Goodrich were performed next and they were were followed by a baseball recognized. followed by the varsity relay contest. Japanese foreign exchange cheerleaders. Next, the junior varsity student Ayumi lida was also After the SMAA champion­ volleyball team was introduc­ recognized. ship varsity basketball team ed before the eighth grade After a performance by the was introduced, the fight song cheerleaders gave a jayvee cheerleaders, the ninth and basketball players’ huddle performance. grade boys’ basketball team closed the assembly. The introduction of the var­ was introduced. sity volleyball team was The pop guzzling competi­ followed by the popular ac­ tion was a sticky affair that tivity — the junior Air Band, preceded the introduction of J Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! I• MAPBLE VAILN LEY HGS CAOFETERIA }: which preceded the spirit yell. the jayvee basketball team. A licorice pull skit was Perhaps the most popular I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA } next, and the ninth grade event was the free throw com­ J THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B cheerleaders followed. petition, which featured teams 4 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 The wrestling team and star consisting of teachers and Area Church Schedules CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 09625735 METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass........... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass .9:30 a.m. Sunday School ......10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville 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 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ....... Wed. Service....... 9:45 a.m. ...11 a.m. .... 7 p.m. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN Sunday School ...... 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 P.M. Worship.............. 7 Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 a.m. MAPLE DROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) a.m. p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. '(M-79) A.M. Worship . Sun. School .. .9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir,,, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990 — Page 3 Jeff Moore (front) and David Nickel were in a hurry to win the l.icorico Pull petition because they thought cheerleaders Becky Corkwell and Jamie osep were on the other end. Much to their surprise they found themselves gvg mothers, Nancy Moore (front) and Kathy Nickel, a big kiss in front of the whole school! Varsity basketball Head Coach Jerry Reese takes his best shot in the Free Throw competition. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S ■^auctioneers g remtorsB^ 144 SOUTH PIMTI ST SCCT MERnoruviiiE'. miCHiGin 49096 HASH VIllC (517) 852-1717 ..ZSX TWO PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION! Thursday, March 15 • 12:00 Noon The senior Winter Homecoming Queen and King candidates were (l-r) Kathy Carl and Darrin Neff, Nicole Kipp and Rick McKee and Heather Hawkins and Joel Wetzel, who went on to be named queen and king at the game Tuesday. I ■Nwol proper ledii uHaaita at Ik IM pi to St racKO-e b M I; fc »i| i Maia j goitsiffllE g nrfflW® B Maple Valley spaghetti Supper NASHVILLE VFW 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. talked Adults ... s3.50 Children under 12 ... s2.50 P ilililililiir11111* 2 Sponsored by... 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OPEN Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. continued from front ____ Carrol Wolff also said he was pleased that all the negotia­ tions were completed. ‘ ‘I think the vast majority of our people are pleased with the new contracts,” he said. “With the negotiations out of the way, everyone will have time for other things.” However, he noted that the new contracts would create a lot of work for the payroll department since the new salaries are retroactive to the itart of school. The support personnel (MVESPA) ratified their new contract last Wednesday in a 40 to 4 vote. MVESPA President Dave Gilding also said his group was pleased with their new contract. The support personnel will get a 5 percent salary hike for three years and an improved fringe benefit package. Board negotiator Harlow Claggett expressed a similar sentiment on the school board’s behalf. “I think the board is very happy that negotiations with the teachers and support per­ sonnel are complete,” Clag­ gett said. Claggett added that the district will be able to get on with the everyday business of education. Owen Gaylor to celebrate 80 years Owen Gaylor will celebrate his 80th birthday March 9. For those who wish to send a card, the address is 2700 Maple Grove Road, Hastings, MI 49058. 176 ACRE FARM TO BE SOLD IN TWO PARCELS APPROX. 142 ACRES WITH HOME & BUILDINGS and approx. 34 acres of vacant land. Located 3'4 miles east of Olivet on Bellevue Hwy. to #1370. Call for an appointment to see! BYRON & BARB HART, OWNERS Monday, March 19 • 5:30 P.M. HOME & 10 ACRES - 69 ACRES OF VACANT LAND & 4 BUILDING PARCELS LOCATED: Four miles west of Charlotte on M-79 to Chester Road, one mile north to Valley Hwy., and one half mile west. LEON LOVELAND ESTATE OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, March 11, 1:30-3:30 or by Appt. Call for pictured flyers on both of these properties. Each will be sold at absolute auction to the highest bidders I •Nice 3 bedroom ranch home located on approx. 1 acre ‘Charlotte schools ‘Fireplace, walk-out basement •Pole building •Priced below $60,000 •Ready to move into! WE HAVE SEVERAL BUYERS LOOKING FOR FARMS ...in the Vermontville/Nashville/Charlotte area. Please call If you are thinking of selling this spring. 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) 323-9536 Art Allwardt • 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990 — Page 4 Natural gas service comes to village of Nashville by Susan Hinckley The approval of natural gas service for Nashville highlighted news in the village exactly 60 years ago this week. Local voters gave the nod to a porposal that would even­ tually revolutionize the way residents heated their homes and prepared their meals. The same week, women of the community were invited to “cooking school” to learn ways of using kitchen ranges fueled by bottled gas. For details on these and other stories of the day, let’s look at the Nashville News issue of March 6, 1930. Consumers are granted rights in Nashville - Few Op­ pose Proposition To Extend Franchise For Electricity and Gas - With only a scattered few against the proposition, voters of Nashville Monday granted to the Consumers Power Co. the right to extend their electric franchise within the village another 30 years and to construct and lay gas mains within the village. The vote was 94 for the franchise and 6 against it. One ballot was spoiled and not counted. Voting in Nashville was on­ ly one of several special elec­ tions being held in the ter­ ritory between Lansing and Hastings, and Lansing and Ionia, for the purpose of gain­ ing permission to construct gas mains between the capitol city and the other two cities. Nashville will be “hooked Memories of the past... up” with the Hastings line, the main passing one mile north of the standpipe, accor­ ding to present plans of the company. However, the company has promised, in a letter to Presi­ dent E.C. Kraft, to have gas piped into the village and available for public use within one year from the time the franchises is granted, pro­ viding no other township or city along the route turns down the proposition, making it impossible for them to con­ struct their lines through such territory. How long it will be after the gas is piped into the village before it will be available to residents is not stated, but it is believed construction of local lines will proceed as fast as By Susan Hinckley A Consumers Power gas line approved by village voters in March 1930 was to lie north of Nashville's standpipe hill, seen at left in this 1906 photo. Gas service would revolutionize the way residents heated their homes and cooked their meals. Farmers along the main line would be permitted to tap it at the regular price rate granted village users. This road (now M-66 north) and the old iron bridge across the Thornapple River were not improved until 1934, when the present-day concrete span was constructed in a Depression-inspired WPA project. The Try-Me Bottling Works was Nashville's newest industry 60 y g. in the Quick Building (present-day site of Curtis Machine & Tool) on South Main, the company operated six days a week in the summertime, and every y other day in the winter. Pop was mixed in huge vats on the second floor, then fl°to the bottling room below where are seen in this 1930 photo (from left) Ward Quick, Horace Babcock and h is son Forrest. Four Fouryears years after it opened, the firm was overtaken by the shock waves of the Great Depression. In February 1934, a portion of the equipment was sold for township and village taxes. LLocated possible once it is brought within the corporation. Farmers along the main line will also be permitted to “tap” the line at the regular price rate granted village users. Cooking School To Be Heid Here Next Friday Afternoon - Domestic Science Expert Will Demonstrate Cooking Service on Shellane Gas - A large number of housewives are ex­ pected to be in attendance at the cooking school to be held at the Masonic Temple auditorium in Nashville, Fri­ day, March 7, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., under the personal direction of Mrs. M.Hodges, well-known domestic science expert. A complete meal will be cooked on a gas range by means of Shellane, a most ef­ ficient fuel gas, which has been developed by Shell Petroleum Corporation, St. Louis, for use in town and farm homes where city gas is not available. Lunch will be served free. At each session different items will be baked, prepared and served. Mrs. Hodges will demonstrate how to be a suc­ cessful cake maker, showing easier and better ways of bak­ ing all kinds of cakes...Meats or poultry will be baked and roasted to show how easier and better methods can be us­ ed in the home. It will be shown how to can and preserve fruits, vegetables, meats, etc., by the easiest methods. Mrs. Hodges ex­ plains how whole meals can be prepared at one time without any attention. Mrs. Hodges has devoted years of her time developing ways and means of better preparing foods, yet with one thought always in mind - how to make kitchen work easier and to save time so that the housewife can spend most of her home life out of the kit­ chen instead of in it. Shellane gas may be used anywhere with a variety of modem gas ranges. It has all the advantages of city gas ser­ vice, plus refinements not found in any other type of fuel, according to Mr. Betts, Shellane dealer in Nashville. “Housewives in farm or small-town homes, or city suburbs, need no longer be deprived of the comfort and convenience of cooking with real gas,” said Mr. Betts. “Shellane is a refined, natural gas, (riot gasoline), condensed into steel cylinders, and delivered to the consumer as needed. These cylinders each containing enough Shellane to cook an average family’s meals for two or three mon­ ths, are housed in a neat steel cabinet and placed outside the kitchen and connected to the gas range indoors. “All the housewife has to do is turn on the gas cock on the range, apply a match, and she has instantly an intensely hot, clean, concentrated flame, several times hotter than city gas. She has no mechanism to operate. Meals that would take hours to prepare with other types of fuel can be done in a fraction of the time when Shellane Gas is used." Mr. Betts also pointed out that users of Shellane are assured of a dependable, uninterrupted supply by Shell Petroleum Corporation, which controls almost unlimited sources of supply of this efficient gas. Try-Me Bottling Co. Shipped First Truck Load From Local Plant - The Try-Me Bottling Co., which recently moved here from Battle Creek, last Thursday shipped its first truck-load of “TryMe” beverage from the local plant. The plant is in operation in the W.A. Quick Building on South Main Street, and the public may see the bottling machine in action as it automatically washes the bottles, fills them with any one of several flavored drinks, caps the bottle and delivers it ready for the case. The plant is in charge of W.A. Quick and Dale Quick, the latter of Battle Creek, who are busy every day getting a supply of their product on the floor for quick shipment to retailers throughout this territory. With the coming of warmer weather, it is expected the company will be rushed to capacity to fill orders from their territory, which reaches over most of southern Michigan. The company operated last year in Battle Creek and developed an ex­ tensive distribution for the product, which is admittedly one of the best ever marketed in this section. Several local men have pur­ chased stock in the Try-Me concern and feel assured that their investment will prove a profitable one. It is practically a home-owned concern, with Mr. Dale Quick, president of the company, being con­ sidered as belonging to Nashville. Menno Wenger Wouldn’t Care For Arkansas - Menno Wenger returned home the first of the week from a business trip to Arkansas where he went last week to look after investment interests of the Nashville State Bank. “Peck,” being a Michigan man and not used to the mud or “gumbo” of Arkansas, had some unusual experiences down in the cotton country. He hired a taxi to take him to some out-of-the-way destina­ tion, got stuck in the wax, had to be pulled out with mules (four of them), waded around in the mud until his feet look­ ed like young mud-boats, saw automobile wheels filled up with mud until they wouldn’t tum, and otherwise enjoyed the change in atmosphere and terra firma. The country he visited is largely cotton plantations farmed by negroes and super­ vised by whites who do not work. Few improved highways have been built and these are only short stretches, with no system of construction as in Michigan. But he managed to get there and back again, and now states he wouldn’t live there if they’d give him the whole state of Arkansas. Locals The Smith Chevrolet Sales has moved in­ to the Quick building on South Main Street and has on display several models of the new Chevrolet. The building was formerly occupied by the Brandstetter Motor Sales, and needed no alterations to be made into a salesroom for Mr. Smith. The public is invited to call and look over these new models. Nashville’s new traffic or­ dinance is already gaining a reputation. Village Clerk Henry F. Remington last week received a request from Mayor John A. Muche of Manton, Mich., for a copy of the ordinance, for the purpose of assisting the village in draf­ ting a similar document. “The Arizona Cowboy,” given by the Beigh and McKelvey PTA, played to a capacity house Friday and Saturday evening. Much credit is due those who helped to make the play a success. The play will be repeated at the Maple Grove Grange Hall Friday evening, March 7. Price is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children over 10. Miss Daisy Scothome has recovered from an attack of influenza, sufficiently to be able to resume her school duties last Wednesday, Mrs. Mildred Mater substituting until her return. Mrs. Clara Dahlhouser, Mrs. Gertrude Martens and Mrs. Belle Everts were in Hastings Friday, attending an agricultural extension meeting, conducted by Miss Edna Smith. J.C. McDerby was in Lans­ ing Monday afternoon on business. Mrs. McDerby and Margaret accompanied him, visiting relatives in East Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tuttle left Florida Monday evening on their return journey home after having spent several weeks in the southern state. On the way home they will stop at Cleveland and visit with their son, Roe, and wife. Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Dull, returned Saturday from a five week’s visit with relatives in Pana, Assumption, Tower Hill and Shelbyville, Ill., and while there, Mrs. Dull’s brothers and sisters held a reu­ nion, at which the four brothers and four sisters were all present, beside enjoying many other very happy visits with old friends. A.E. Dull is on jury duty at Hastings this week and Mrs. Dull spent Tuesday with her son, John Dull, and family in Castleton. Mrs. Grover Marshall of Maple Grove returned from an Ann Arbor hospital Tues­ day afternoon, where she had been for a week of observa­ tion and x-ray examination. Look your best at all times ... with a ... CARE-FREE STYLE for the Upcoming Events The Village Hair Port 470 East Main Street Vermontville 726-0257 or 726-1319 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Some evenings by appointment. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990__Page 5 >\ Villanueva to run write-in campaign in village election supporters. Before the primary, Nehmer, currently a trustee on the council, wrote a letter to residents dealing with some issues facing the village and commenting on some past and proposed council actions. Villanueva said Nehmer’s letter misrepresented some of the facts and actions taken by the council. Thew president said her let- by Mark LaRose st st* k??* ?? W’ *w Uw w* hk? W U * jm’’j^ssJ«f S^' mm^J«f &J«f J«?S S^' $ &'?$ w * *<& !S hb ks 2*J SuS11 >*:?{ *•* Mis .ik 1^ 1^ > 2* ** 'rii « £>*£ £&**» 5<Q 5< f^s. . *bw il >«; UiB ®®IM *< HMte, I» ,, 'Wsa |t ^HEui ^HEuiBi iBi ■^,1*1 Staff Writer VERMONTVILLE After losing the Feb. 19 primary to JoeAnn Nehmer, Democratic incumbent Presi­ dent Sue Villanueva has mounted a write-in campaign in the March 12 general election. Villanueva has written a let­ ter and is mailing stickers to supporters and potential Obituaries Ruth Ellen Sibotean BATTLE CREEK - Ruth Ellen Sibotean, 560 of 363 Eel Street, Battle Creek passed away Thursday, March 1,1990 at Battle Creek Community Hospital. Mrs. Sibotean was bom April 20,1929 in Charlotte, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Hess) Dies. She was raised in Charlotte and attended the Charlotte Country Schools and Charlotte High School. She moved to Battle Creek and worked as a cook and waitress at various restaurants. She was a clerk in different stores, a nurse aide at different Battle Creek nursing homes. The last 15 years she drove bus for the City Transit Authority. She drove the Veterans Route regu­ larly and was voted favorite driver on Bus Driver Apprecia- tion Day. She liked to crochet. Mrs. Sibotean is survived by two sisters, Leona Rogers of Hastings and Thelma Erler of Green Bay, Wisconsin; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Harry Jacks of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by four brofliers, Joseph Dies, Ernest Dies, Laurence Dies and Robert Dies; one sister, Hazel Varney. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 3 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Rev. Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Putnam Library-Children’s Wing. W'tatiitiiiii ■I ,®)Wfc ** KWiiula t5 *Hri tarn® 11 ■■kfc.WDrijii at isffi ittoti a Js bs I®. ri Mt. al Hi Utt ob afoaWrc; ix isaffi.oE iH rrtaipwi ns risotataE ■>.Hfcntekjii litottM* itf ItriOM ri miririjriih ri mfiiiiiitrii tri Pa,, 101 a*^11 ririsrieri^l ri *^1 iri rrilnto^*1B rife ifnf-jfe Victor K. Brumm NASHVILLE - Victor K. Brumm, 94 of 510 North Main Street, Nashville passed away Thursday, March 1, 1990 at Golden Moments, Hastings. Mr. Brumm was bom March 8,1895 in Nashville, the son of Fred and Martha (Furniss) Brumm. He was raised in Nashville and attended the Nashville Schools. He was married to Grace Higdon on March 10, 1916 in Barryville. She preceded him in death August 7, 1952. He then married Mabel Krieg June 14, 1955 in Vicksburg. He farmed all his life and raised farm animals. He was a member of the former Evangelical Church and United Methodist Church in Nashville, serving on many church boards and committees. Mr. Brumm is survived by his wife, Mabel; daughter, Ardis Purchis of Nashville; step daughter, Mildred Thill of Saline; step son, Ray Porter of Pennfield; son-in-law, Justin Cooley of Nashville; six grandchildren; 16 great grand­ children; three great great grandchildren; 14 step grand­ children; three step great grandchildren and five step great great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Richard, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday, March 5 at the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Brooks officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Lake­ view Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, Cancer Society or the Putnum Library. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. n d*^ii!! Nashville PTO fej 3Mkk5 jfj ‘joLt11 Lte*j1’ ’ Lt*11 Carnival of Clowns ri o dri0* March 9,1990 5:30-8:00 Fuller Street School GRAND PRIZE: ’100 Cash Fun for the whole family. Come have supper with us, play some games. Most of all ... have fun! ter is directed at clarifying the issues and statements Nehmer made in her campaign missive, which Nehmer qualified by saying was her opinion on those matters. “I was elected Village President in the 1984 Ver­ montville General Election. Since that time I have worked with several different council trustees and feel we have made a lot of progress,” Villanueva says in her cam­ paign letter. “I was defeated in the Feb. 19 primary by only 17 votes (67 to 50) . This indicates to me there are a lot of people in the village who feel I am do­ ing a good job for them.” she adds. “Therefore, I have decided to run as a ‘write-in’ candidate for the office of Village President in the March 12 General Election on the Democratic ticket.” However, Clerk Sharon Stewart said there are no blank spaces on the Democratic side of the ballot. Election officials in Lansing told her that people who want to vote for a Democratic write-in candidate can either place the sticker over the name on the ballot and mark the box, or they can place the sticker on the Republican side of the ticket and check the box. Villanueva’s letter goes on to tackle issues such as sidewalk and street repair, water and sewer rates, budget policies, committee appointments and economic development. On the issue of economic development, Villanueva not only mentions her work on the new Strategic Development Grant, she questions her op­ ponent’s veracity. “My opponent says she supports economic develop­ ment of any kind, yet when it came time to vote on whether we should pay $800 to get an $8,000 Strategic Development Grant from the Department of Commerce, Mrs. Nehmer abstained. I feel she either refused to back up her posi­ tion, or was just making emp­ ty campaign promises,” Villanueva charges. “On the other hand, I not only say I support growth and development, I vote for it and work on the grant commit­ tees,” she adds. Although Villanueva said she doesn’t want to hit below the belt, she also takes excep­ tion to Nehmer’s remark about her telephone number not being published. “Not only can I be reached through the office, where I’ve instructed Sharon Stewart to give my number to people who call, I’m available much more than my opponent, who works full time in Charlotte,” Villanueva says. Villanueva also feels she has the support of the council. Although they asked not to be named, council members,, if they were allowed to elect their own president, Villanueva would win by at least a 4-3 vote according to a recent Maple Valley News poll. One council member added that Nehmer’s campaign letter contained “half-truths and innuendo." Nehmer contended that the letter was accurate, but added that it contained her view on the issues. She acknowledged that it was subjective and said it was a political platform, not an in­ dictment of Villanueva or the council. JoeAnn Nehmer Upon learning of Villanueva’s campaign, Nehmer said, “I feel that if she had no intention of accep­ ting the outcome of the primary election, I’d like to know why she took a petition out in the first place for the primary.” “She could have just staged a write-in campaign in the general election, saving the taxpayers considerable ex­ pense,” she added. “After all, the reason for holding a primary election is for voters to select one candidate from each political party on the ballot”. Nehmer said that was done on Feb. 19, “And the voters made their choice clear.” “Consequently, I am ready to accept the position as Village President and to fulfill all of the duties to the best of my ability.” Villanueva said she stands firm in her views on the issues and what needs to be done to improve the village and the quality of life of its residents. “My platform remains the same. As far as the need for a well-informed council, I will encourage council members to attend Michigan Municipal League conferences and to in­ teract with civic leaders in other Eaton County com­ munities,” she said. Nehmer said she feels the council has been perhaps a bit too insular traditionally, and consequently is out of touch with what economically healthy communities will need to do in the 1990s and what Vermontville must do to become economically healthy. “I’d like to see the council Sue Villanueva more involved in outside government-related activities and with other civic officials because that’s where ideas come from, and the informa­ tion and experience the coun­ cil members get can only benefit the village.” Nehmer said she would like to see a small municipalities union formed with area com­ munities. One idea she has is to look into joint purchasing agreements with other towns, so high-volume goods and ser­ vices can be purchased at lower prices. “I still feel that we will need to look for ways to at­ tract growth and development to the community,” Nehmer said. She said she feels if business and industry were going to come to the area on their own, they probably would have came in some time in the last century. Thus, she recommends a “go get ’em” approach whereby prospective businesses are given incen­ tives to come to Vermontville, which just got a Strategic Development Grant because of the “high number of low to middle income residents in the area.” She said she also supports and encourages civic mindedness and volunteerism. “Regarding my opponent’s stated intention of continuing to work on various commit­ tees and social groups, I will encourage Mrs. Villanueva and anyone else in the com­ munity wanting to volunteer their time and energy to do so,” she said. There is one week before the polls open, and the can­ didates are both planning to do some serious campaigning. —In a related matter: Three candidates will also be running unopposed for three, four-years terms on the Village Council. Incumbent Trustees Don Martin and Rod Harmon are seeking re-election, and Ron Houck is seeking his first pos­ tion in local government. Clerk Sharon Stewart and Treasurer Kay Marsh will also be running for re-election on Monday. Thanks Much: To all who attended my retirement party February 17th and for the many lovely cards. Also to my kids Mary, Sharon & Bill, Kenny & Jan, Roger & Cindy, Vickie & Butch. Also the VFWfor the part they played in making it a very successful evening. HOWARD mu' mi �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990 — Page 6 State Police, DOT accident site probe causes sign changes by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE An in­ vestigation of an accident site on M-66 south of the business district has resulted in two physical changes involving signs. Sgt. Mike Nofs of the Michigan State Police Traffic Services Division, with the assistance of Ed Miller of the Michigan Department of Transportation, concluded the study last week. One change called for the white 40 mph sign to be mov­ ed back so it can be seen before the yellow 20 mph ad­ visory speed limit sign on M-66, as was the case, Nofs said. He and Miller said they thought this situation may have been creating confusion for motorists because many people are unaware that advisory speed limits are just that, they’re not mandatory. The signs were also very close together, with the 20 mph sign immediately followed by the regular speed limit sign, which could give motorists the wrong idea. The other change calls for a sign that reads “Except on Right Turn” to be placed beneath the yield sign for southbound traffic, which will be in place in soon. The investigation was undertaken after requests by the Maple Valley Newsand Diana’s Place As a result of a Michigan State Police and Department of Transportation investigation of this intersection, which has been the site of numerous accidents in Nashville, two physical changes will be made in the signs posted for the southbound M-66/M-79 motorists. One change involves the rearranging of the speed limit signs. The other change calls for a new sign that reads "Except On Right Turns" to be placed beneath the yield sign. 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Information provided by the Nashville Police Department revealed that there have been approximately four accident per year at the site since 1986. We are here to help you... DARLENE, SYLVIA & BELINDA The Mirrors image" ™LM6 wiu.oi.2 iujaae„ Hair stylist for Men, women * children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 Continued on next page— hill. Located on blactop road. Land this one to appreciate it! “SPRINGTIME a Street and continues straight as Main Street. The Durkee Street route is also the M-79 west dog-leg and sees a lot of traffic. Traffic moving south that turns left (or actually con­ tinues straight) on Main Street must yield for northbound traffic on M-66/M-79, which, despite the curve, is often traveling at a high rate of speed since the speed limit is 40 mph. Nofs, who visited the site twice, expressed concerns about the safety factor after his first visit in October, when he concluded a full investiga­ tion was warranted. Nofs and Miller agreed that there are a lot of signs at the site, and that may be confusing. Southbound motorists are required to assimilate a lot of information in a one-block stretch, where there are highway, directional, speed limit, curve, advisory speed limit and yield signs. Although it is technically impossible to turn right, the highway does curve sharply to the right. So the new ex­ planatory sign under the yield sign will actually help alleviate confusion and may clarify the situation for south­ bound motorists. It is also not technically a left turn that motorists make onto Main Street, but they are the ones required to yield to the northbound traffic on M-66. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje, who has initiated several studies of the site, also provided statistical evidence that showed there were an average of four accidents at the site each year since 1986. The Master Accident Locating Index (MALI) also showed that none of the ac­ cidents involved alcohol and that all of them occured at the Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics The beauty is 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 Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 HOURS: 9 a �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990 —g Long prison term awaits Myers in burglary cases by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer HASTINGS - A man who broke into a Nashville gro­ cery store last August and burglarized a Hastings busi­ ness three days later has been sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison. Dean T. Myers pleaded guilty to burglary charges in October in connection with the August 1989 burglaries at Carl's Supermarket and Summit Steel. Myers was involved in at least three additional burglar­ ies in the Vermontville area last year, according to Eaton County officials. Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced the 20year-old Nashville resident to prison Feb. 21, saying he de­ liberately had chosen a life of crime. "The manner of these crime executed, while clumsy, were in the manner of a professional criminal," Shuster said. "You've earned yourself a trip to prison." Myers, of 509 Durkee St., was arrested by Hastings Po­ lice in August 1989 at Summit Steel in Hastings when a passerby heard noise coming from the building during the night. At sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court, de­ fense attorney Thomas A. Dutcher asked that Myers re­ ceive no more than one year in jail, explaining his client had been involved with "bad eggs" that led him astray. "He certainly did not come from the right environment," Dutcher said. "He desires to get an education, he desires to get a job and to quit asso­ ciating with the people who got him into trouble." Judge Shuster said, how­ ever, Myers had little history of juvenile trouble, suggest­ ing he deliberately chose to become a professional crimi­ nal as an adult. Two of the burglaries My­ ers was charged with in­ volved attempts at safebreak­ ing - a crime usually at­ tempted only by professional criminals, Shuster said. Myers, who served 175 days in jail awaiting sentenc­ ing, said living behind bars has taught him a lesson. "I feel I can turn my life around. I'm only asking for a second chance," he said. "I've realized I've done a terrible crime. I don't know what possessed me to do this." In October, Myers, of 509 Durkee St., admitted to climbing through an air duct on the roof of Carl's Super­ market to enter the building at 999 Reed St. in August Police said $120 in cash, three kegs of beer, 20 cases of beer, plus meat and ci­ garettes were taken in the burglary. The burglar also broke open the office, ransacked the area, damaged a briefcase and attempted to crack open the store safe. Three days later Myers was arrested at Summit Steel, 519 E. Railroad St in Hast­ ings. Police said Myers broke into a storage building, loaded an oxygen and acety­ lene tank and hose onto a forklift and moved them to the nearby office building. Myers admitted to prying open a window and using the tanks to fuel a torch to cut State Police, DOT point where the curve ends for northbound traffic and where southbound traffic turns left (actually continues straight) on Main Street. There were problems with confusion or inexperience in both of the two-car accidents reported on last summer. There was a driver from Ohio in the first accident who became confused about which way to go at the intersection. When she tried to go straight on Main Street from M-66, •Durable Masonry Product •Cost Effective •Lightweight •Interior or Exterior •Realistic Colors & Design •Suitable for any type of Construction •Fireproof •No Footings Needed MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. outhside of Nashville on M-66 (517) 852-1900 continued from 6 __ her car was struck by a car traveling north. In the second accident last summer, a young driver on southbound M-66 was uncer­ tain about yielding and tried to continue straight on Main Street and was hit by a north­ bound vehicle. Perhaps the adjusted speed limit signs and the new sign beneath the existing yield sign will help alleviate the confu­ sion and prevent accidents, N o f s s a i d . “I’m just glad we were able to address the problem and make some changes that could improve the situation,’’ he added. A neighbor at the site said she tried to get someone to look at the problem. But they passed the buck or gave her the run-around, she said. Nofs also spoke with Koetje who told him he would like to see Main Street closed to traf­ fic or made one way going north, which would complete­ ly remedy the problem of southbound motorists turning in front of northbound traffic. But Nofs noted that it would be up to the Village Council to make such a move. He added that Koetje said he was considering discussing the matter with the council. “I spoke to Ed Miller about the possibility of the village making Main Street one way, and he doesn’t have a problem with removing the yield sign altogether, which would be necessary,” Nofs said. ^LlHLE LEAGU BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Sign-up Night Monday, March 19,1990 FULLER STREET SCHOOL, NASHVILLE All interested families and coaches are encouraged to attend. Pick up your sign-up sheets and pay at the sign-up night. TBall is for kindergarten and 1st graders, cost is $5.00. PeeWee is for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders, cost is $7.00. Little League is for 5th, 6th and 7th graders, cost is $7.00. Pony League is for 8th thru 12th graders, cost is $10.00. Three or more family members cost is $15.00. The Pony League is not included in the family rate. There are a few openings on the Little League Board. Elections will be held at sign-up night. into the office safe. Myers' brother, James W. Myers Jr., 26, of Hastings, also has been charged with burglary and safebreaking in the Summit Steel incident In a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecu­ tor's office, Myers agreed to plead guilty to two counts of breaking and entering. Safebreaking charges, carry­ ing the possible sentence of life in prison, were dismissed by the prosecution. Earlier in February, Myers was sentenced to serve one year in the Eaton County Jail after he pleaded guilty to breaking into the Ver­ montville Village Hall in August 1989. About $300 was reported missing in the break-in, including several checks for water bill pay­ ments. Additional charges of breaking into the Maple Val­ ley Schools Administrations Buildings and Maplewood Elementary School were dismissed in exchange for the guilty plea to the village hall break-in. In the Barry County cases last week, Judge Shuster ordered Myers to pay restitu­ tion amounting to $5,400 in the event that he is paroled early by the Michigan De­ partment of Corrections. The Eaton County Jail sentence will run concur­ rently with the prison term. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and Up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. ORDINANCE NO. 02-22-90 CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY GAS AND/OR ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its suc­ cessors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services, and to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas and/or electric business in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thir­ ty years. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. GRANT, TERM: That wherever the word “Grantee" appears in this or­ dinance, it is hereby intended to designate, and shall be held to refer to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns. The right, power and authority is hereby granted and vested in said Grantee to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services and to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines, consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transforms and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas and/or electric business in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, for a period of thirty years. SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof. SECTION 3. CONDITIONS. No highway, street, alley, bridge or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of con­ struction or repair and shall be restored to the same good order and condition as when such work was commenced. All towers, masts, poles and other supports shall be set and all wires shall be suspended or buried in a careful and proper manner so as not to injure persons or property. The Grantee shall have the right to trim trees if necessary in the conducting of such business, subject, however, to the supervision of the Department of Public Works of the village. SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. The Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Village free and harmless from all loss, costs and damage to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equip­ ment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the Village on account of the permission herein granted, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Village and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance. SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall construct and extend its gas and elec­ tric systems within said Village, and shallfurnish gas or electricity to applicants residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 6. RATES. The Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Village for gas and/or electricity furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, upon proper application by eigther said Grantee or the Village, acting by the Village Council being made thereto, and the regulary filed rates as approved by said Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, as applicable to said Village of Nashville, shall at all times be the lawful rates. SECTION 7. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. The right to do a gas business and the right to do an electric business hereunder are several, and such rights may be separately exercised, owned and transferred. Either manufactured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder. SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. SECTION 9. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, JURISDICTION. Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of service, both gas and electric, not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to gas or electric ser­ vice in said Village. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after the date of publication thereof, provided however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption, unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the Village Clerk. Upon the acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Village and said Grantee. We hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly enacted by the Village Coun­ cil of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, on the 22nd day of February, 1990. John Huges Village President Attest: Rose Mary Heaton Village Clerk �Th® Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990 — Page 8 Eaton Child Abuse, Neglect Council warn about 'report cards’ March is “report card time” for most school districts and April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Eaton County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council therefore is sharing some helpful information. The “report card reflex” describes the negative reac­ tion of a parent brought on by a child’s report card from hours, while for others it may continue for days or even months. school. The reflex may take the form of physical action, such as hitting or spanking the child. It may take the form of psychological punishment such as isolating a child from his friends or brutally verbally attacking him. The reflex is usually spon­ taneous, often harsh and varies in duration. For some kids confrontation lasts only Because of the potential that report cards have for trigger­ ing angry responses, a “Stop the Report Card Reflex” cam­ paign can help create awareness of one more oppor- tunity for improving parent­ child relationships. It gives parents an alter­ native to lashing out angrily at their children. It gives sugges­ tions for changing a negative situation into a constructive one. Within the suggested ac­ tion steps is a kind of Cub Scouts win awards at Blue & Gold banquet After a Blue and Gold potluck dinner, Cub Scout Pack No. 3176 Leader Diana Javor presented awards to the scouts and leaders. Den 4, under the leadership of Beverly Oleson, scouts Craig Harvey, Chris Lentz, Brad Rapson, Brent Leonard, Randy Silsbee and Josh Oleson received their Wolf badges The Bear badges and gold and silver arrow points were awarded to scouts in Janet Adams’ and Robin Glass’ den. Receiving the awards were Chris Ewing, Ricky Stephens, Nathan Glass, Shawn Graham, Andy Adams, John Jarrard, Lee Gould, Judson Burpee, Chris Dunham and Tom Powers. The Bobcat badge was presented to John Mudry, Joe Elliston, Brandon Garvey and Mike Mead. This den is under the leadership of Helen Turn to Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville for Automobile Insurance. Stan Trumble Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Were only silent until you need us. Mudry. Scouts in Ann Taylor’s Webelos group receiving their Webelos badges were Andy Oleson, Trent Harvey, David Taylor, Chris Hartwell, Matt Fawley and Jeff Bryzski. Fitness pins were awarded to Andy Oleson, Trent Harvey, Matt Fawley and Jeff Bryzski. Jeff Bryzski also earned his aquanaut and handyman pins. Robb Rasin, a second-year Webelos, working toward Ins' Arrow of Light, received his citizen and ready man pins. Other second-year Webelos in Bernie and Donna Garvey’s group were awarded the following pins: Bee Gee Garvey, traveler family member, craftsman and one compass point; Scott Rooks, traveler, craftsman and one compass point; Josh Thome and Rodney Brooks, one com­ pass point. Scouts in Mike Javor’s Webelos group who received three compass points were David Stephens, Sam Javor and Charles Brisco. After the awards, the Wash Tub Trio entertained. In March the Pinewood Derby will take place. Dens have been assigned food to donate for the concession stand. discipline that can motivate a child to succeed rather than leave him discouraged and feeling a failure. The action steps are: 1. Sit down with your child and look over the report card. 2. Praise your child. Find at least one good thing: atten­ dance, no tardies. 3. Be calm! Let your child tell you about his poor grades. 4. Ask how you can help your child do better 5. Ask what your child can do to make better grades. 6. Make a plan with your child’s teacher and your child to do better. This campaign was developed by the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Houston, Texas. A flyer ex­ plaining the Report Card Reflex and action steps is be­ ing distributed countywide with all report cards during the month of March. This public service is being provided by the Eaton County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council and sup­ ported by the Charlotte Education Association, Eaton County Educational Associa­ tion, Eaton Intermediate Educational Association, Grand Ledge Education Association, Maple Valley Educational Association and Potterville Education Association. $ $ z z z $ M.V. gets two student-teachers I** [tftu pud grid irt faffl en Aisi ata W W bl xG. Catherine Lamrouex J-Ad Graphics News Service There are two new faces on the staff at Maple Valley High School this semester. Two student teachers are taking part in programs designed to give them actual teaching experience. Catherine Lamrouex is Dan Davis assisting English teacher Sue Steffel, and Dan Davis is working with history teacher John Hughes. Lamrouex, 23, is from Muskegeon and attended high school in Owosso. She is mar­ ried, and her husband Rob is a civil engineer. A senior at Michigan State University, Lamrouex is stu­ dying English education and plans to teach at the high school level. Davis, 23, is single and is from Reading, where he also attended high school. A senior at Olivet College, Davis is majoring in history. av W ait Eh rintd UN lull •itesdn, We Mrs, Uh • • • • • • • 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 lit),) HowTo Make A Good Home Better ^itii itii CASTLETON, VERMONTVILLE. 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Felder also plans to cam­ paign actively for the top post in the village by visiting friends and neighbors and talking to people at businesses and restaurants around town. “If I’m elected, I’d like to see some changes in the way things are handled in the village,” Felder said. “I’d like to see changes that im­ prove the town.” He said he is particularly certain that the Sidney Green “junk” case could have been handled differently. “I’d try to put the Sid Green matter to rest one way or another if I had a chance,” he said. “It’s just getting too old and too expensive, and it’s become a grudge match. “Sure it’s nice to have a clean village, but at what cost?” Felder asked. “I was reading in the paper that we need a new well and work on the water system. Well, the money spent on the Green case could have paid for the well. Now we’ll have to bor­ row the money or raise taxes. “I’m against raising taxes, especially when there are other ways to pay for things we need,” he said. “I think part of the problem is that the ordinance isn’t that good and another part of the problem is that it’s being misinterpreted and misapplied. “Just because the courts have upheld it, doesn’t mean it’s a good ordinance for the people of this community,” he added. “If I were elected I’d look into amending it or Id changing it so that it works for the village not against it.” Felder noted that a second local business, Maple Valley Concrete Products Inc., is having problems complying with the ordinance and said it would be a shame to lose Hank Felder Ray Hinckley another business in town. He added that the new Variety Store in town has gone out of business. “I’m for helping our business people, not hassling or hurting them. Maple Valley Concrete is out of town and Wednesday, March 7 Chili/crackers, pickle spear, applesauce, tuna sandwich. Thursday, March 8 Pizza, com, orange slices, ice cream. Friday, March 9 No Lunch. conferences. entire matter has been mismanaged, and he fears our officials will spend more money on it before the Green issue is resolved. Hinckley, who has served on the council for 11 years, is a retired banker who has lived in Nashville or in the area for much of his life. His wife is the popular Maple Valley News columnist, Susan Hinckley. Upon learning of Felder’s decision to run a write-in cam­ paign, Hinckley said he had ‘no comment. ’ Three incumbent trustees, all Republicans, Ted Spoelstra, Forrest Burd and Larry Filter, will be running unopposed for re-election. Assessor Jud Cooley, Clerk Rose Heaton and Treasurer Lois Elliston are also running unopposed in Monday’s election. MARCH ON IN FOR VALUES! School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Lunch Menu their equipment is out of sight, yet I see six or seven abandon­ ed or junk cars on village streets or lots,” Felder claimed. “We need to amend the or­ dinance so it does what it’s supposed to do,” he added. “Maple Valley Concrete is a big part of our tax base, we can’t afford to lose our businesses. “If they decide to fight tooth and nail, it’ll cost another $20,000,” he speculated. However, the council has indicated its intention of try­ ing to find a satisfactory resolution with Maple Valley Concrete’s owners and has appointed a special committee to investigate. Nevertheless, he supports the basic premise of a law to keep the village clean. But Felder said he feels that the cookie. SUMMER’S EVE Tuesday, March 13 ♦Salad, *Chicken Patty, ♦Tuna Sandwich, com, apple, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. DISPOSABLE TWIN Ewe CORRECTOL 30’S Correctol ■LAXATIVE the woman’s Xy- .g TT gentle laxative Parent-teacher Monday, March 12 Scalloped potatoes with ham, carrots, plums, tuna sandwich. Tuesday, March 13 Chicken nuggets/dip, mash­ ed potatoes, pineapple, jelly sandwich. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Jr .-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, March'7 ♦Salad, ♦ Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, french fries, peaches. Thursday, March 8 ♦Salad, *Pizza, com fruit juice, no salad bar. Friday, March 9 Parent/teacher conferences. School in a.m. only. Monday, March 12 ♦Salad, *Ham and Cheese, ♦Sloppy Jo, peas, peaches, Maplewood School Lunch Menu TAMPAX Wednesday, March 7 Fishwich on bun, chips, green beans, fruit. potato mixed TAMPONS 40’S TAMPAX Thursday, March 8 Taco, lettuce and cheese, com, peanut butter sandwich, peaches. A.M. only. MICRO FINE IV INSULIN SYRINGES 3/10 CC. 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CHOLESTEROL TESTING BAUSCH IO MB BAUSCH Wednesday, March 14th • 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SALINES 12 OZ. |89 1.5 OZ. Daily Deaner Only ... s6.00 CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE s4.95 We Ones (10 & Under) s1.50 Adults March 16 - Breakfast Special Buy one Breakfast Special.................. for 1.99 Get 2nd one for only 99* i§ranma’s &(ace 202 North Main-Nashville, Mi. 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990 — Page 10 Local horse included in 'Michigan Horse Expo' March 9-11 Eleven-year-old “Alex,” a Nashville horse with the registered name of “Four Field BJ’s Bear,” will repre­ sent the Morgan breed at the seventh annual Michigan Horse Expo March 9, 10, and 11 at the Lansing Civic Arena. This year promises to be the Michigan Horse Industry’s biggest event ever. In addition to the 50 live horses represen­ ting many breeds, Expo-goers will enjoy three extensive ex­ hibit areas and expanded calendar of events. Featured speaker will be Dr. Deb Bennett, PhD, vertebrate paleantologist at the Smithsonian Institution. Bennett specializes in confor­ mation analysis as it relates to the faction of a horse. A dedicated dressage rider, Ben­ nett says that her training as a paleantologist “is like looking through the animal’s skin to see how it works.” Bennett is a regular con­ tributor to Equus, USDF Bulletin and Arabian Horse Express. She is the author of the two-volume book, Prin­ ciples of Conformation Analysis. Siding Insulation Decks Utility Sheds s Remodeling “No Job To Small” BYRON ARMOUR License #083426 Ph (517) 852-9313 r 112 Cleveland St. Nashville, Ml 49073 L~P~THiandsAVE~T!! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ Stripping g ★ Repair |_*J?efinishing ★ Regluing She is scheduled to speak Friday, March 9, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.; and on Saturday, March 10, from noon to 1:30 p.m. In addition, experts from all phases of the horse world will speak on a variety of topics.. Equine Pediatric Veterinary Specialist Dr. Cindy Coursen will discuss “The Newborn Foal.” Dr. Ken Gallagher, DVM, will present informa­ tion on “Environmental Poisons for Horses.” Faculty members from the MSU Veterinary College will pre­ sent session on breeding pro­ blems. Other topics include Michigan Trails, Training the Police Horse and Making Your Horse Roadsafe, Proper Hamess and Driving and Selecting Tack. For the past six years, Expo-goers have raved about the extensive commercial area where they’ve found hard-tofind items, as well as merchandise in a lighter vein, like sweatshirts and bumper stickers, hats, wreaths and more. On Sunday, Sharon Tyler of Tom’s Western Store in Ovid will present a style show covering everything from riding the range to dancing under the western stars. Another new feature this Three Nashville Girl Scouts third in Wilderness contest Three Nashville Girl Scouts from Troops No. 692 took third place in the Mitten Bay Council’s Conquest of the Wilderness Saturday, Feb. 17, in Mt. Pleasant. The three Scouts, Jenny Kuempel, Alicia Alieva, and Christin Ossenheimer, made up one of the competing patrols at the meet. The event was limited to 12 patrols of Girls Scouts, sixth through 12th gra grade. e. The events they competed in included shelter building, fire building, ice rescue, tree identification,, compass, signals, knot tying and first aid. The local patrol received scores of “excellent” for first aid and ice rescue, “above average” in compass, shelter building, and tree identifica­ tion, and average in knots, signals and fire building. A competition of this kind is somewhat unusual in Girl Scouting. However, the Mit­ ten Bay Council, head­ quartered in Saginaw, spon­ sors this event annually. The council is made up of 21 coun­ ties on the eastern side of Michigan, the northernmost point being Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. The scouts received ribbons and a patch for their thirdplace award. Troop No. 692 leaders are Diane Null and Merry Ossenheimer. Aging menu, coming events Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 Pony Clubs. The competition is open to the public Saturday afternoon at the Civic Arena. On Saturday night, par­ ticipants can get on their danc­ ing boots and head over to Lansing’s Radisson Hotel to party with the horsey set. For a modest fee, they can doseydo, boogie down or just enjoy snacks and company with some of the folks in the horse biz. Admission for Horse Expo is $4 for adults, $2 for children under 12 and in­ cludes admission to both trade show and seminars. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 517/485-2309, 517/676-4171 or 313/437-1525. Nashville resident to attend fashion school Bauder Fashion College of Atlanta has announced that Anna Lewis, the daughter of James and Margaret Halliwill of Nashville has been accepted by Bauder Fashion College for the fashion merchandising program beginning in September of this year. She will study fashion merchandising and plans a career in that field upon her graduation. During her year at Bauder Fashion College of Atlanta, Lewis will be active in civic and college activities such as field trips to museums, manufacturers, display or advertising departments in retail stores, fashion and trade shows and modeling trainee assignments. Seasonal proms and monthly social activities will complete her schedule. — NOTICE — The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held January 25,1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. * Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0519 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Barry County Commission on — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance year will be a Hippology Quiz Bowl match between some of the brightest young horsemen and women in the Michigan Wednesday, March 7 Friday, March 9 Baked ham, squash, Brussel sprouts, bread, oleo, pineapple, milk.. Pork patty, creamed com, scalloped tomatoes, bread, oleo, pears, milk. Thursday, March 8 Monday, March 12 Turkey roll with gravy, oriental blend,, mashed potatoes, bread, oleo, cookie, milk. Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, Italian style green beans, bread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 13 Beef cubes, fruit and beggie, red tomatoes, bread, oleo, peaches, milk. Vermontville Hardware Congratulates ... • MIKE POWERS • Winner of our 4th Anniversary Drawing ...of a 19 ’ Magnavox Color Television Set with Remote Control. Thank you to all who entered and helped us celebrate. ~ Doug and Julee Durkee & Staff Events Wednesday, March 7 Hastings, arts and crafts, An­ na Cairns slides at 11:00; Woodland, Stan Pierce and his dulcimers; Delton, blood pressure, Hessel and Madlyn Forrest slides 12:15. Thursday, March 8 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, March 9 - Hastings, board games; Nashville, bir­ thday party, popcorn; Woodland, popcorn. Monday, March 12 Hastings, Back Forty Band; Woodland, Diane Williams flower demo at 12:15. Tuesday, March 13 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, Remember When. COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Board of Review The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the fire barn on S. Main on Monday, March 12,1990, 9 a.m.-12 noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and Tuesday, March 13, 1990, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — For any property owner wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 1990 valuation should be changed. Tentative ratio of 50% and multi­ plier of 1.00 for all classes of real and personal property. WILLIAM CRUTTENDEN, Assessor �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, March 6. 1990 — Page 11 Serving Our Country Allen G. Ells Harold D. Stewart Jr. Army Spec. Allen G. Ells has arrived for duty at Fort Knox, Ky. He is a cannon crewman with the 77th Field Artillery. Ells is the son of Donald G. and Kathy I. Ells of 5888 Ver­ montville Highway, Charlotte. His wife, Sue, is the daughter of Jim and Judy Beckwith of 7173 Grand Ledge, Sunfield. The soldier is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Second Lt. Harold D. Stewart Jr. has completed an air defense artillery officer basic course at the U.S. Army Air Defense School, Fort Bliss, Texas. The course provided train­ ing in the operations and tac­ tics of the Army’s air defense weapons system. Instruction also is included in nuclear weapons and communica­ tions, supply and maintenance procedures, and air defense field exercises. Stewart is the son of Harold D. and Sharon L. Stewart of 177 Maple, Vermontville. He is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and a 1988 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. Brian C. Gillum Army Spec. Brian C. Gillum has arrived for duty at Fort Benning, Ga. He is a military police specialist with the 197th In­ fantry Brigade. Gillum is the son of Henry E. Gillum Jr. of 6405 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville. The specialist is a 1986 graduate of Central High School, Grand Rapids. WET BASEMENT? f <- — ny'virvr^ ' SYSTEM.. GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Serving Michigan Since 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call Toll Fna: 1S00-M3-4232 tn Grand Rapids: 243-7670 Shawn J. Rhodes Airman Shawn J. Rhodes has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the communi­ ty college of the Air Force. Rhodes is the son of Ken­ neth L. Rhodes of Hayden Lake, Idaho, and Margaret N. Rhodes, of 3890 Lacey Road, Bellevue. His wife, Kaylin, is the daughter of Bob and Sandy Schilz of 8650 Butler Road, Nashville. The airman is a 987 graduate of Hastings High School. PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE service all brands 543-8332 &*ppliancc 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN AID ♦ FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF ♦ WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. j4wwwi0. sss AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS ExpaiMcad, Retable A Reasonable Speaker from Texas highlights sustainable agriculture session Michael J. Frisbie Pv2 Michael J. Frisbie has completed an Army motor transport operator course at Fort Dix, N.J. During the course, students were trained in the operation of maintenance of military vehicles of less than four and one-half tons rated capacity. Instruction was also given in the transportation of person­ nel, equipment and supplies. He is the son of Donald C. Frisbie of 9117 Benton Road, Grand Ledge, and Karen A. Gierzak of 1450 Pease Road, Vermontville. The private is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Frisbie earned the Army Achievement Medal for being the distinguished graduate for his AIT class. He also receiv­ ed a Certificate of Outstan­ ding Performance while par­ ticipating in the driving enhancement ‘Fast Track’ program. Frisbie is currently station­ ed in Garlstaad, Germany. James Hightower, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture and nationally known speaker on sustainable agriculture, will deliver the keynote speech at a conference, “Promoting Sustainability in Michigan Agriculture.” The conference, jointly sponsored by the Michigan Department of Agricultue and Michigan State University will be held in Wells Hall at MSU Wednesday and Thurs­ day, March 21 and 22. Hightower recently noted that, “In recent years we’ve run up an agricultural deficit... Our topsoil is being lost at rates comparable to those of the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and ... Our water sup­ plies are being contaminated with pesticides.” Hightower is optimistic, however, that family farmers are increasingly turning to sunstainable agriculture techniques such as crop rota­ tions and biological pest con­ trol to control weeds and in­ sects with less reliance on chemicals. Many other speakers, in­ cluding MSU professors, outof-state researchers such as Dr. David Pimental of Cornell and Dr. Daniel Taylor or GET ON ONE OF OUR REDUCING PLANS. Our reducing plans are designed so you won’t lose a thing. On the contrary, you’ll gain great savings on these already discounted Simplicity machines. Choose either a healthy rebate or special 0% financing. I<v-\FIpp* ip*pi* With this coupon Willial D. Todd Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class William D. Todd, a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School, par­ ticipated in the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville and received a plankowner cer­ tificate during the ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. He joined the Navy in June 1986. OR 0% INTEREST AND NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS UNTIL SEPT. 1, 1990** Take $530 off* ($330 discount plus $200 combined dealer and factory rebates) for a low end price of $1,769. Or take the 0% finance offer and still receive the $330 discount. ■ 12-hp Industrial/Commercial Briggs & Stratton engine with cast iron liner and electronic key start ignition ■ 5-speed gear transmission ■ 36" pivoting mower with Model 4212G Family portraits project rated a success locally 5CQA0FF T|l^| The Nashville P.T.O.’s re­ cent Family Portraits project was an overwhelming ■ With this UuV success. Two photographers were busy, Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Of the 145 coupons sold, only nine ap­ pointments were not kept. Co-chairpersons Donna Garvey and Ann Taylor re­ mind customers that the photographers will be back Thursday, March 8, with the portrait packages from 9:10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Kellogg School. The funds raised from this project will be used for computers and library materials. Virginia Polytechnic Univer­ sity, and Michigan farmers practicing sustainable techni­ ques, will present the most current research and informa­ tion on sustainable agriculture. Registration is $10 and in­ cludes entry to all sessions, a box lunch on Wednesday, breaks, and a wine and cheese reception Wednesday evening. For a conference brochure and registration form, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, 48813-1497. OR 0% INTEREST AND NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS I UNTIL SEPT. 1, 1990** Model 42I2H Take $630 off* ($430 discount plus $200 combined dealer and factory rebates) for a low end price of $2,069. 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Daniel Lee Mooney, who left Starr Commonwealth Home for Boys near Albion on Feb. 27, was arraigned Thursday in 56th District Court in Hastings on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, armed robbery and two counts of kidnapping. The charges carry a maxi- mum possible sentence of life in prison. Mooney, originally from St. Ignace, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Nashville, hours after the crime spree began south of town. Mooney broke into at least two homes and a garage last Wednesday near Clark Road and Maple Grove Road, said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Ken DeMott. "Prior to that, he stole a car at Starr Commonwealth and put it into a ditch in the Vermontville area," DeMott said. Mooney hitched a ride to Nashville and broke into a garage and spent the night before breaking into the homes Wednesday morning. When a 25-year-old female resident of one of the homes returned home from grocery shopping with her young nephew, Mooney threw a rock through the window, en­ tered the house and con­ fronted them. Armed with a .223 caliber rifle stolen in an earlier bur­ glary, Mooney allegedly locked the 6-year-old boy in a closet, held the gun on the woman - who was seven months' pregnant - and raped her, DeMott said. The teen demanded money, taking about $70 from the woman. He then forced her and her 6-year-old nephew into the woman's car and drove into Nashville to the Maple Valley Standard gas station at 240 S. Main St. The woman, who does not smoke, pretended to buy ci­ garettes for her attacker, walked into the store and asked co-owner Anne Taylor to call the police. Station manager Hal Noble distracted Mooney, and the victim took her nephew from the rear seat of the car. Mooney fled the scene in the victim's stolen four-door Chevrolet. Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje spotted them in town and chased them to Philadel­ phia Street, where the teen struck a tree and abandoned the car. He was captured shortly afterward by Nashville Police and Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Authorities said Mooney, who had run away from Starr Commonwealth twice before, was at the home under the di­ rection of the Department of Social Services. Mooney, who has an ex­ tensive juvenile record, was ordered last week by District Judge Gary Holman to un­ dergo a psychiatric examina- Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel Distribution of surplus foods in Eaton County will be held March 13 and 14. Commodities will be provided to eligibile families that are registered and have Dedicated to personal and Sincere Service (517) 566-8141 Serving all Faiths Serving Sunfield and Surrounding Areas Surplus food distributions slated at Eaton County sites 193 Jackson St. Sunfield, Michigan David D. Rosier. Funeral Director VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Elec­ tion will be held in the village off Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) state of Michigan — AT — village Office -121 s. Main within said Village on Monday, March 12,1990 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ; One village President One village Clerk One village Treasurer One village Assessor Three Trustees — Full Term Notice Relative to Opening and Closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o’clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified 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 • Bellevue - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the Bellevue City Hall. Those interested in receiving surplus goods may apply for commodity cards at the Old Courthouse,100 W. Lawrence, Charlotte, either at the Action Center or the Eaton County Senior Citizen office. Prospective recipients should inquire about eligibility requirements. The distributions are coordinated by Capital Area Community Services Inc. new white commodity identification cards. The sites and dates of distributions in this area are: • Vermontville - 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, First Congregational Church, 110 S. Main St. • Sunfield - 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, Sunfield Community Room. • Mulliken - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, United Methodist Church, 190 Charlotte St tion at the Ypsilanti Center for Forensic Psychiatry. Hastings attorney David Dimmers, who was ap­ pointed by the court to repre­ sent Mooney, requested the examination. Holman denied bond for Mooney, saying he repre­ sents a danger to the com­ munity if released. Although authorities called the break-ins and the sexual assault as random attacks, police found Mooney carry­ ing a list of five to 10 people he apparently intended to kill. "The notes refer to wit­ nesses lying at his trial, but I'm not sure he ever had a trial," DeMott said. Mooney did not explain to police how he intended to kill the people on the list or why he wished to kill them. DeMott said the sexual as­ sault victim is recovering from the attack. "Physically I think she is fine, but I would guess there is some emotional problems she is going to have to deal with," he said. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... Vermontville News A potluck for all area senior citizens is scheduled for noon Thursday, March 8, at the Congregational Church. The United Methodist Women will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7. The topic of the session is expected to be the upcoming Syrup Festival. The United Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, and the choir of the church will practice, beginning at the same time. A pancake breakfast at the United Methodist Church will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10. A surplus food distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 14, at the Congregational Church. Recipients are asked to bring bags. Commodity card renewals can be made April 25 at the American Legion Post in Charlotte. More information about the renewals will be available at a later date. The general election for village officers will be Monday. • Pump's • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a General 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 12, 1990 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 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 opened until 8 o’clock in the evening, and not lonoer E 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 OPENED FROM 7 O’CLOCK A M AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 O’CLOCK P.M. OF THE SAME ELECTION DAY _________ ———— Rose Heaton, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, March 6. 1990 — Page 13 Special Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Bldg. — 7:00 p.m — Feb. 21, 1990 Present: Wm. Flower, L. Filter, D. Hawkins, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Viele, C. Wolff. Absent: A. Krebs (Student Rep.), R. Tobias. 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. Supervisor Aldrich was present. 2. Minutes: Trustee Hawkins informed the board members of the incorrect information in the Maple Valley News concerning the proposed alcohol policy, however, he stated the minutes were correct referring to item #13 Senior Trip Alcohol Policy. Mr. Woff was directed by the board to send clarification to the Maple Valley News. A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Steward to approve the minutes of the regular board of education meeting held February 12, 1990. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 3. S.M.A.A.: Mr. Wolff informed the Board that Olivet Schools is considering withdrawing from the S.M.A.A. League. He recommended that Maple Valley and other league schools offer support of S.M.A.A. 4. Policy Book: Mr. Wolff stated that Dr. Funk delivered the final draft of the proposed Board Police Book and isked the Policy Committee to review within thu next three or four weeks. 5. Policy Committee: The Policy Committee will meet to review the proposed Senior Trip Alcohol Policy. 6. Executive Session: Motion made by Hawkins, supported by Filter to move into executive session to discuss contract ratifications (sup­ port and teacher personnel). Roll call vote: Ayes: Filter, Flower, Hawkins, Pino, Stewart, Viele. Nays: None. Absent: Tobias. Time: 7:IS p.m. Motion carried. 7. Open Session: Time: 7:58 p.m. 8. Contract Ratification-Support: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Pino to ratify the negotiated contract with the Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 9. Contract Ratification-Teacher: Motion made by Hawkins, supported 'by Stewart to ratify the negotiated contract with the Eaton County Education Association, MEA/NEA. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 10. Other Contracts: There was discussion con­ cerning the contract expiration date of June 30, 1990 for the following personnel: Gerald Aldrich, Pamela Harvey, Carroll Wolff and the Assistant Bookkeeper/Secretary position. 11. Adjournment: Motion made by Hawkins, sup­ ported by Filter to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:04 p.m. Ayes: All present. Meeting adjour­ ned. Maple Valley Board of Education Miscellaneous HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SUSAN AND JIM HENEY ___ March 6_____ HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580.____ QUICK TAX REFUND FAST REFUND. Ifyou expect a tax refund for 1989, instead of mailing your return to IRS, you may want to have it filed elec­ tronically, you can receive your refund in about 2 to 3 weeks. Professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If you prepare your own return a preparer or trans­ mitter in your area can file your return electronically for you. For more information on electronic filing call: Maple Valley Computer Center 852-1784 (Nashville) or Bennett’s Tax Service 616/963-9342 (Battle Creek). Business Services TAX SALE NOTICE This notice is provided under authority of Section 63 of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Lands delinquent for real property taxes of 1987 and prior years will be offered for sale by the County Treasurer at the County Building in Hastings on May 1, 1990. 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So encourage your child to read PROPOSED MINUTES - THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING • 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 21, 1990. 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 • March 12,1990 • RE-ELECT BEVERLY SUE VILLANUEVA village President — write fn * sticker campaign — If you are not sure how this is done, ask your election helpers and they will assist you. Thanks for your continued support. — Sue Because there is no ballot, please place check the box. Ad paid for by the P.O. room on the Democratic side of the sticker on the Republican side and Committee to Re-Elect Villanueva, Box 50, Vermontville THE MAPLE VALLEY NEWS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 6, 1990 — Page 14 Spring street to get new water line Vermontville Village Council adopts new 1990-91 budget by Mark LaRose Staff Writer VERMONTVILLE — After a public hearing Thurs­ day, the Village Council unanimously approved the proposed $350,660 budget for 1990-91, as written by the Budget Committee. Trustees Mike Trumble and Rod Harmon were absent. The hearing, which started at 7 p.m., was attended by six village residents, three of whom were the spouses of council members. No one discussed or questioned the proposed budget and the coun­ cil did not discuss the propos­ ed expenditures. After closing hearing and opening the regular meeting, the council did have a ques­ tion that could have affected the budget from two men in the audience. Monte O’Dell, who works for the DPW and is assistant Vermontville Fire Chief and Jack Zakora told the council that if the village would run a water line on Spring Street, they would be willing to build new homes o« lots they own or are buying. The proposed line would run down Spring Street from. First Street to West Main Street, O’Dell said. The council discussed the cost of putting in the line and noted that the money was not available in the water fund, but could be borrowed from the General Fund and paid back when the funds were available. Villanueva said that two new homes actually represented considerable growth in a village the size of Vermontville, and O’Dell noted that the line would make water available to a third lot on Spring Street, should so­ meone decide to build there. There was some discussion about the types of homes to be Local Scouts enjoy 'Mom and Me' brunch held Feb. 24 Despite the snowstorm Feb. 24, several Nashville Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts and their mothers en­ joyed a “Mom and Me” brunch and several infor­ mative programs. Becky Behdart demonstrated some make-up TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. C *W TOOL SALES GtMERat Mt RCH1I0ISI 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 “do’s and don’ts.” Linda Boldrey spoke to the group on adolescence Pam Rocks brought along “CPR Annie” and had a hands-on demonstration. Lois Sealy brought her col­ ors along for the mothers and daughters and some fashion tips. Awards were presented to Mindy Garvey, Sarah Leep, Jenny Mittelstaedt, Andrew Hubka, Holly Taylor, Jen­ nifer Ryan and Samantha Hughes for earning the Cadette Silver Leadership award. Among other requirements to earn this award were 25 hours of volunteer service. The March event for the older girls will be bowling, with dates and times to be coming to leaders soon. COBB CM MUhf & 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 built, and Zakora explained that he planned to put a modular home with a founda­ tion on the property. Trustee Sharon Faust asked what the time line was for the construction. O’Dell said he was ready to start as soon as the weather allowed, and Zakora said he was waiting for his present home, which has been listed, to sell. But he added that he would start construction in late spring or early summer. Villanueva arrived at a figure of $9,000 after discuss­ ing the cost of other water line projects and figured it would be enough if it was borrowed from the general fund. But after some more discus­ sion, the council passed a mo­ tion to put in a new water line on Spring Street and when the bills are all in they will be paid out of the general fund. The motion also noted that the budget would be amended at that time so as not to have to amend the budget more than once for the project. President Pro Tem Russ Bennett’s motion passed unanimously as did his motion to approve the new budget. The 1990-91 budget for the Village of Vermontville calls for the following: General Fund: Revenue, $168,200; Disbursement, $168,200. Sewer Fund: Revenue, $63,135; Disbursement, 163,135. Water Fund: Revenue, $34,725; Disbursement, $34,725. Major Streets Fund: Revenue, $33,000; Disbursements, $33,000 Local Streets Fund: Farm Bureau is urging the U.S. Senate to vote “no” on legislation that, if approved, Nashville resident on 'Liberty' list Brian R. Friddle of Nashville has been placed on the dean’s list for the fall semester at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. He is the son of Pat and Dale Cook. A student qualifies for the dean’s list when he earns a grade point average of 3.5 or better for the semester. to perform Sunday, March 10 Michigan State Band and Or­ chestra Association district competition. The concert is free to the public and a reception will be held in the cafeteria im­ mediately following. Donations are welcome. Eaton ISD schedules 'VoTec' open houses March 28 and 29 The Eaton Intermediate School District will hold its annual Vocational-Technical Education open house March 28 and 29. On Wednesday, March 28, Eaton 4-H Rodeo Club to meet The Eaton County 4-H Rodeo Club will hold its se­ cond meeting Monday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building at the Eaton County fairgrounds. Members who want to learn to rope, run barrels, ride rough stock and just plain have fun are invited to attend this meeting. For more information con­ tact the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. the open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lansing Community College in the Arts and Sciences Building Lobby. On Thursday, March 29, the open house will be held at Southridge Vocational Center, 311 West First St., Charlotte, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students, parents and other community members are welcome to attend the open houses. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the facilities, talk to instructors, observe students working with a variety of equipment and get general information on the programs available. There will be door prizes and refreshments. For further information, contact Bev Hundley, Eaton Intermediate School District at 484-2929 or 543-5500. Household Motorcycles, A.T.Vs, Snowmobiles SALES»SERVICE • PARTS • ACCESSORIES We have snowmobile trailers, ice racing supplies, tires, etc. $ SUZUKI. POLRRIS rou II recommend it to your friends. WE SHIP UPS DAILY Ifyou need something shipped, we can do it. BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 • 852-9377 OPEN: Mon. & Weds. 9 to 8; Tues., Thurs., & Fit 9 to 5:30; Saturday 9 to Noon Committee. She noted that it had been revised because there wasn’t enough money to complete the entire project. Work on the interior, however, is scheduled to begin soon. — The council approved the purchase of new state and American flags. . — Junk ordinance viola­ tions were discussed. 'Getting Lead Out' hurts agriculture Maple Valley Jr., Sr. bands The Maple Valley Junior and Senior High bands will have a concert at 3 p.m. Sun­ day in the high school gym. This is the bands’ annual “Festival Concert.” The senior high band will perform the same concert on Saturday, March 10, for the Revenue, $51,600; Disbursements, $51,600. Anyone wishing to see the proposed line item budget can get a copy or review it at the Village Hall. In other business Thursday: — The council agreed to apply for Youth Corps workers to work in the village this summer. — Villanueva gave a pro­ gress report on the Opera Hall Grant and Restoration 9‘ RICHARDSON BROS solid oak dinette set. 10 chairs, brand could lead to the disap­ pearance of leaded gasoline. The measure is a Clean Air Act provision that would per­ mit the sale of leaded gasoline for off highway use only. Michigan Farm Bureau Public Affairs Director Al Almy said that would mean that gasoline manufacturers probably wouldn’t even bother refining leaded fuel. “That would deny the availability of leaded gasoline for off road use, and many farms have engines that de- pend upon leaded gasoline to operate,” he said. “Farmers with farm engines that need leaded fuel could start using engine ad­ ditives. However, some of these additives have not pro­ ven to be totally satisfactory," Almy said. “The engine does not have the life that it would have with leaded gasoline.” A Farm Bureau survey found that it could cost $100 thousand per farm to replace or refit engines in the event of a ban on leaded fuel. Barry County Extension | Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: March 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 15 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. March 16 - Irrigation Meeting. Contact the Extension Office at 948-4862, for further information. March 16 - Rabbit Educational Day, MSU. March 16-18 - 4-H Dairy Conference, Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion, Hickory Comers. March 19 - Initial Emergency Management for Agricultural Hazards, ANR Week. Contact the Extension Office for more information at 948-4862. March 21 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. March 21-22 Promoting Sustainability in Michigan Agriculture. ANR Week, MSU. Contact the Extension Office for more information at 948-4862. March 24 - State 4-H Rabbit Show, Michigan State Universi­ ty, East Lansing. March 30 - Animal Waste Management For The 90’s Workshop, 1 p.m., Maple Leaf Grange. Registration requested. April 7 - Visit-A-Vet. College of Veterinary Medicine, MSU. Open House beginning at 9 a.m. Simplicity FINAL REDUCTION All New Simplicity Snowthrowers LIST PRICE NOW ONLY QTY MODEL new condition, was $3,200 now $2,200, 852-9112. 2 350M-3HP 20” 1 555M-5HP 22” Community Notices 1 755E-7HP 22” 1 Fits Suntan (Simplicity) 42” *429*269 *879*549 *1199*695 *1050*840 Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. 1 Fits (7000-6000-5000) Simplicity 42” *750*600 For Sale Automotive 2 AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St 1990 Ford Hi-top conversion van. loaded, $22,000 was $30,000. 852-9112. Help Wanted POSTAL SERVICE JOBS. Salary to S65K. Entry level posi­ tions. Your area. Call (1)805-687-6000 ExtP6574. J Fits (7000-6000-5000) Simplicity SIZE *675 36” *540 Two Year Limited Warranty from Simplicity Sale Ends 4/1/90, or when stock depleted, whichever is first. 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, March 6, 1990 — Page 15 Maple Valley Lions clinch SMAA title by outlasting Bellevue 67-56 Q J\ 'Miu,. Sill , There was every reason for Maple Valley to win and none to lose. The Lions’ solution was simple: don’t lose. After a slow start, Maple Valley arrived at that solution last Friday, beating Bellevue 67-56 to earn an outright SMAA basketbail title. The Lions’ third win of the week enables them to finish the season 17-3 overall and 11-1 in the SMAA, a game ahead of runnerup Penn field. Lion coach Jerry Reese said despite his team having plenty of incentive to win, beating the Broncos was far from easy. “There were two reasons why we wanted this game,” Reese said. “It was the most wins ever by a Maple Valley team and the other was we wanted an outright title. “But Bellevue did what they had to do. It was different from the previous game (a 108-50 Lion win) where we played outstanding. They were all fired up, it being Parents’ Night and everything.” The Lions led only 16-13 at the end of one and 34-27 at the half. The Broncos outscored Maple Valley 18-14 in the third period to draw within 48-41, but the Lions salted the contest away with a 19-11 ad­ vantage over the last eight minutes. Reese said the schedule worked in favor of Bellevue, which played only on Tuesday night. Maple Valley played Lansing Christian on Wednes­ day and Portland on Tuesday. “It’s hard when the other team has had four days off. They’re fresh and we’re struggling, Reese said. “Bellevue was extremely prepared; they did some things early that gave us problems.” Shaun Thompson led the Lions with 33 points while Jason Hoefler added 14 and Jeff Moore 11. Thompson also had 37 in Tuesday’s 80-74 win over Lansing Christian. Hoefler added 18 and Scott Casteele chipped in 12. The Lions also topped Portland 83-72 as Thompson poured in 30, Casteele 18, Hoefler 10 and Dan Franks eight. The Lions play the OlivetBellevue winner on Wednes­ day night at 6:30 at Kalamazoo Hackett. Fans wishing to attend the game can take 1-94 to the Oakland Drive Exit. Take B exit heading north, go a block to Kilgore Road, turn right. Go 2-3 blocks and the school is visible on the right. Maple Valley's Shaun Thompson slides between two Bellevue players in the Lions 67-56 win. Learn to build your own Washington monument in five years. *■***,; itaihfei Effective Annual Yield 5 Year Certificate of Deposit ta IliMfattMn 8.72% |] • hitj isilj i fe 8.25% ntatH jmijilu1 Minimum Deposit Jason Hoefler (22) scores two of his 14 points against the Broncos. Murdoch and Doxtader plan wedding ® * Michelle Renee Murdoch will become the bride of Leland James Doxtader on May 26, 1990. The bride-to-be, of Hastings, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Murdoch of Hastings. The future groom is the son of Helen Steel of Hastings and Charles Doxtades of Battle Creek. 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Reg. or Ruffles Shurfresh 15-ct. 338 89« Dairy Fresh Assorted Chunk P.P. $1.59, 8-oz. 32-oz. Salad Mustard Snowy White Shurfine ft Cheese 5189 b. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Betty Crocker Ready to Use Potatoes Frostings 10 09Q Tomatoes Farmer Peet So Long v/. $929 ifl 99« ’CIs® e � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-03-13.pdf 3e2a34c6963571908d3384f3c2117e3d PDF Text Text Hastings istings Pub I ic Library 21 S. Church Street <?oSg *** *0. 0 istings,HI. 49058 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. 118 - No. 33 — Tuesday, March 13, 1990 Local man named to Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE - George “Sandy” Salyers of Nashville was recently elected by coun­ try music fans and musicians to the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame in Belding. Salyers owns and operates the Sandy’s Barber Shop and the Sports Stuff store on Main Street, where he also has his own sound studio in the backroom. The plaque Salyers received at the country music awards ceremony reads: “The Michigan Country Classic Museum presents to Sandy Salyers this Michigan Country Hall of Fame Award for his continued support and preservation of country music and his encouragement always to his fellow musicians.” Salyers, 60, has been in­ volved in virtually every aspect of the country music business at one time or another over his 40-plus year career. Now retired from active performing, Salyers was a guitarist, singer and songwriter who had three of his own songs published in the 1960s on the Sunshine Music label of the famous Wilburn Bros. He also played on the legendary Midnight Jamboree on WSM radio in Nashville, Tenn., as a guest of Earnest Tubbs. Salyers has also been a disc jockey and articles about him and his music have appeared in a number of country music books and magazines, in­ See Local man, page 6 Matson to take polygraph test in criminal sex conduct cases by Mark LaRose Staff Writer CHARLOTTE — A Maple Valley School janitor charged with two counts of fourth­ degree criminal sexual con­ duct apparently will take a polygraph test. A preliminary hearing Wednesday in Eaton County District Court was adjourned after approval of a joint defense/prosecution request that a polygraph test be given to Lary Matson of Nashville. The preliminary hearing was to be held on the second count. But Matson was also slated to appear before Judge Richard Shuster in Eaton County Circuit Court Thurs- day, March 8, for a pre-trial on the first count. At the pre-trial Thursday, Judge Shuster set a jury trial date of May 21 in circuit court. Assistant Eaton County Prosecutor Melissa Coulter said the preliminary hearing in district court on the second count will be rescheduled for a date after the polygraph, or “lie detector” test. She added, that the test will be administered to Matson on April 13 at the Michigan State Police Post in Lansing by Trooper John Palmatier, who is a polygraph expert. “Trooper Palmatier gave the polygraph test to DeLisle in the case where he drove his family into the Detroit River and killed them,” Coulter ad­ ded. “DeLisle confessed to murder after the test results were determined to be negative.” Matson maintains his in­ nocence despite the allega­ tions of the two victims. Coulter said that attorney Charles Zwick of Charlotte, who is representing Matson, hopes to strengthen its case with the polygraph results. She added that she had no objection to giving Matson the test and joined in the request. “However, the results of See story on page 2 Recent Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame inductee George "Sandy" Salyers, of Nashville, displays the plaque he was given at the induction ceremony in Belding, Ml. Twenty-cenf water rate hike approved Council approves 1990-91 budget by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — The Village Council approved the 1990-91 Activity Budget Thursday after a public hearing. Before closing the hearing, the council fielded a couple of questions from the audience and discussed several changes that would be made, pending approval of some Finance Committee budget and wage recommendations. One recommendation that will affect everyone in the village concerned a water rate hike. The Finance Committee See Council, on page 2 $100 reward offered in theft of local flags J-Ad Graphics News Service A VERMONTVILLE $100 is being offered by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters for information leading to the arrest and con­ viction of the person or per­ sons responsible for the theft of six Maple Valley flags from their holders on Main Street last Wednesday. The six flags are valued at $150; the boosters purchased them for $25 apiece. An Eaton County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson said there were eight flags, but on­ ly six were taken. And they were believed to have been stolen between 4 and 9 p.m. last Wednesday evening while the Lions were playing in the district playoffs. The attractive flags feature a blue field and white MV let­ ters. They were purchased by the athletic boosters last year and they’ve been flown in the Maple Valley communities of Vermontville and Nashville on game days ever since. The idea was to promote school spirit and to enhance the beauty of the community while showing support for the The Maple Valley Athletic Booster have posted a reward for the arrest and con­ viction of the person or persons who stole six of the eight blue and white MV flags pictured here, which are flown on Main Street in Vermontville on game days. Lions, said boosters president Rick Spitzer. Spitzer said this is the se­ cond incident of a theft of the flags, and the boosters are angry. “We plan to prosecute to the full extent of the law,” he added. “This is totally uncalled for,” Spitzer said. “What purpose can it serve — who’s going to fly six big, blue and white flags that are easily recognized?” “There’s no excuse for this type of disgusting behavior,” he added. “A lot of people in this community donate time and money for these things, and this is an insult to the en­ tire community.” The boosters are consider­ ing plans to purchase new holders and to put them up higher, like they are in Nashville. In Vermontville, the flags are put in the American Legion’s holders, which are low enough to take down without the use of a ladder. Spitzer said there may have been witnesses and ugres the thieves to return the flags and anyone with information to contact the Eaton County Sheriffs Department at (517) 543-3512. Kalamazoo Hackett ends Lions playoff drive, 70-61 Dejection registers on Scott Casteele's (24) face as the Maple Valley Lions leave the court after the bitter defeat Friday by Kalamazoo Hackett Friday, 70-61. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Page 2 Council approves budget, recommended raising the water usage rate from its pre­ sent level of 80 cents per 1,000 gallons used, to $1 per 1,000 gallons used. Included in the recommendation was a hike in the rate for over 50,000 gallons used from 65 to 85 cents per 1,000 gallons over 50,000. Village President John Hughes said the average household uses 5,000 per month, which presently costs $4, so the increase will raise the average water bill to $5, plus the regular base rate for debt retirement, $4.17, which is not being raised. President Pro Tern Ray Hinckley also noted that with the increase, Nashville residents will stay be paying less than many of their neighbors. Hastings residents pay $1.07, Vermontville charges $1.15, it’s $1.50 in Lake Odessa, and Bellevue residents pay a whopping $1.75 per 1,000 gallons, Hin­ ckley said. Trustee Larry Filter has op­ posed the measure, but Hughes and Hinckley argued that it was necessary because the municipal water system is in need of capital repairs. Hughes noted that the in- crease would generate $6,000, and even that would not cover the cost of the need­ ed repairs, which could cost $10,000 in the short run and $125,000 or more in the long run. Several council members said they feel the long-run repair and replacement ex­ penses are really not that far off either. Among the items they want to repair or install are the retention tanks, a new well and a new electrical system. Despite Filter’s “no” vote, the 20-cent water rate hike was approved, 6-1, and the rate change will take effect April 1, 1990. The Finance Committee made several other recom­ mendations before the 1990-91 Activity Budget was approved at the meeting Thursday. For instance, the council approved a motion that calls for the expenditure of $5,406 for life and dental insurance for all six full-time village employees through Sigmet — Time Insurance Co. Hughes noted that the new life insurance was better than the previous policy because it also has coverage for spouses and dependents. from front page ----- Trustee Forrest Burd added that the council was giving the employees dental and the new life insurance in lieu of wage increases, with the exception of COLA, this year. The council also approved the committee’s recommenda­ tion to raise the rate of pay for office help from $4.50 to $5 per hour, effective immediately. The DPW employees and office manager also became the recipients of a fourth week of vacation after 10 years of employment when the council approved that Finance Com­ mittee recommendation. The council passed yet another motion that increased the benefits of full-time village employees. The village will now pay any full-time employee $20 per day for one-half of all unused, accumulated sick leave days when 'that employee leaves the employ of the village. The last item recommended by the Finance Committee, and approved by the council, increases the salary of the of­ fice manager $468, bringing the annual wage to $11,062. Hughes qualified this last motion by noting that the of­ fice manager would not be Insurance that begins where Medicare ends. Village of Nashville Tentative Activity Budget 1990-1991 1989 ACTUAL 1990 BUDGET 259,551 291271 328,274 96,090 96,572 1>874 12,000 4,500 3,000 34,968 3,469 252,473 132,617 84,305 4,741 13,000 6,000 4,000 39,798 982 285,443 113,960 97,800 3,900 13,000 10,000 5,000 46,100 3,400 293,160 Water Fund Receipts Water Fund Expenditures 67,920 61,486 6,107 6,096 102,128 67,400 Sewer Fund Receipts Sewer Fund Expenditures 139,156 157,610 135,307 169,204 159,221 141,250 Major Street Receipts Major Street Expenditures 67,513 91,726 62,978 35,159 109,936 54,800 36,228 37,149 47,569 46,991 62,988 58,850 570,368 600,444 603,232 602,893 762,547 615,460 1988 ACTUAL General Fund Receipts General Fund Expenditures General Government Police Department Park Department Fire Board Ambulance Board Transfer/Recycle Locally Admin. Streets Library Local Street Receipts Local Street Expenditures TOTAL RECEIPTS ALL FUNDS TOTAL EXPENDITURES taking the new dental plan, and $468 is the cost per employee of that new insurance. After the Finance Commit­ tee’s recommendations were approved, the council passed the motion to accept the pro- posed Activity Budget for 1990-91, which accompanies this article. The actual 1988 and 1989 budgets are included. Hughes noted that the $147,087 difference in total Matson to take polygraph , Auto-Owners' Medicare Supplement provides high-quality coverage you can depend on and it’s guaranteed renewable for life! Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. TkiNo PrMt/m fkopftr Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Trumble the polygraph test will be inadmissable as evidence in a trial,” she noted. Matson, a custodian at Maple Valley High School for eight years, was first charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at the school on Jan. 8. However, a second count was added when a 19-year-old girl came forward, alleging that Matson had sexually ac­ costed her when she was a stu­ dent at the school a couple of years ago. After Matson was arrested on the first charge, the Board of Education suspended him with pay. No further disciplinary action has been taken by the board since the second count was added. Criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree is a high court misdemeanor, and oc­ curs when there is sexual con­ tact with the use of force or Area Church Schedules 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School . 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6p.m. A.M. Worship p....... .......... 11a.m. P.M. Worship....... p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11a.m. Evening Service ......6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............... 66:45p.m. Prayer Meeting....... 7p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY 18322651 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 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 C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville continued from front coercion. But there is no penetration involved in the assault. Coulter said the two victims are doing all right, consider­ ing their ordeal. “But we’d like to avoid a trial and a lot of publicity because of the embarrassment it causes the victims,” she said. “Even though they know they haven’t done anything wrong, they are still made to feel that they are guilty for something, ’ ’ Coulter said. “Often times in these cases, the victims are the ones put on trial.” But Coulter said the two girls deserve credit for follow­ ing through on the charges. “A preliminary hearing is a mild form or a cross examina­ tion,” she pointed out. “But they still have someone up there doubting their words.” “It’s a lot worse when there REV. SALLEY NOLEN ■ B IN GO }: ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA } •THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B « Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 J 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11a.m. P.M. Worship.............7 |p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship ................... .7 |p.m. Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Fellowship Time After Worship •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! 301 Fuller St., Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 110 S. Main, Vermontville •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■si MAPLE DROVE BIBLE CHURCH EPISCOPAL CHURCH Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. are 12 jurors and a full cour­ troom,” Coulter added. She also noted that it’s especially difficult for young victims to talk about it when its a sex crime. “It’s just an embarrassing subject,” Coulter said. The name of the 19-yearold girl is not being released, Coulter added, because she feels it would just add to her grief and embarrassment. The 15-year-old is a minor and cannot legally be iden­ tified by the press. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sun. School ........ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7p.m. Wed. Service...... 7p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH receipts and total expenditures would be less after the village is audited. The funds remaining will be used when and wherever needed, and then the budget will be amended. EMMANUEL 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...,11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Page 3 Nashville Village Council amends zoning ordinance Hughes said. The amendment requires him to inform people making earth changes exceeding one acre of land, or if the earth change is within 500 feet of a lake or river, rthat they must first get a permit from the county to do so. The new amendment will be in section 16.02 paragraph D of the Nashville Zoning Or- J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — The Village Council approved a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance Thursday after holding a public hearing. The new amendment con­ cerns the duties of the Zoning Adminstrator in regards to the Soil Erosion Act of 1972, Village President John Athletic boosters to purchase banners The Athletic Boosters of Maple Valley High School will be purchasing champion­ ship banners for the high school gym. Below is a list of championship seasons for Maple Valley since 1964. If you are aware of any missing, please call the school at 852-9275. The list as Maple Valley has it: Baseball - 1967 League; 1970 League; 1971 League; 1972 League; 1974 League; 1975 League, District and Regional; 1978 District; 1984 League and District; 1985 District; 1986 League; 1987 League; 1988 League and District. Softball - 1979 District. Girls Track - 1988 League; 5 *^ .J** . 1 ,l3>s«iilit# >s«iilit#. I *®."C«taim to nitafi ■ I ; EBiota h "llEI31H ® *PW Mr&taEfc II HUMBlitt ■ hikskei l HLWiiai r k zii to it 1 iaSaiE 1989 League and Regional. Volleyball - 1977 League. Wrestling - 1976 District; 1985 League; 1989 District. Boys Track - 1985 League. Boys Basketball - Girls Basketball District; District; 1985 1986 1987 Football - 1971 League; 1972 League; 1983 League; 1987 Playoffs; 1988 League and Playoffs. Golf - 1982 League; 1983 League and Regionals; 1984 League and Regionals; 1986 League; 1987 League; 1989 League. Deadline for Habitat homes set for Mar. 15 Habitat for Humanity/Barry County is interviewing pro­ spective homeowners for two houses it will sell this year in Nashville. On Feb. 22, 13 families met at the Nashville United Methodist Church to leram about Habitat and begin the interview process Habitat requires. To date, 16 families are hoping to own a Habitat home of their own by the end of the year. Habitat is a Christian nonprofit organization building simple,, decent housing with low income families. Habitat is looking for people who need a decent place to live, who are able to make the mor­ tgage payments and are will­ ing to put in 200 hours of work per adult homeowner on their house. Applications are due Thursday, March 15. Persons in­ terested in applying can call Love Inc. at 948-9555 bet­ ween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or contact Pat Wagner at 795-3798. 1 I We are here to help you ... F iiiiiiiiiitniHui • DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA • TRUDY ; I BINGO I 1 iiiiMSWS'W* The Mirrors image" „1|J6 wfi.i.oii2 iujaaeu I ||Wii«a’»*,si IhipiiiiiiNHii resignation of Lakeview Cemetery Board secretary and treasurer Gloria Goodner. Hughes instructed the clerk to send a note of thanks to Goodner for her five years of service, and Library Board Chairman and Council Trustee Larry Filter said that Goodner had done a good job. — The Department of Public Works filed a report for February. — The council passed a motion to accept the request of the Village of Quincy to ex­ change village officials, on Mayor Exchange Day instead of participating in the draw. Mayor Exchange Day oc­ curs during Michigan Week, which is the third week of May, Hughes noted. — The board paid the fire department bill and the February bills. — A request for payment of $1,000 from the Transfer and Recycle Board was approved. It was noted that the money will come out of the newly budgeted funds. — The board went -into closed session to discuss litigation in the Village of Nashville vs. Sidney Allen Green “junk” case. HAPPY BE LATED Lordy, Lordy! Guess Who’s ... ALMOST 40! (In Vermontville) — We Love You — 1971 League and District; 1972 League; 1975 District; 1977 League; 1984 League; 1985 District. League and League and District. dinance and it reads: “D.) The Zoning Ad­ ministrator shall also ad­ minister the provisions of PA 347, the Soil Erosion Act of 1972, in regards to any ex­ change of soil or earth that ex­ ceeds one acre or is within 500 feet of a lake or a river. ” The new amendment ap­ plies to anyone in the village who moves more than one acre of soil and to anyone moving any amount of earth within 500 feet of a body of water, such as the Thomapple River or Quaker Brook. It was also noted that a building permit will not be issued until an earth change permit is obtained. In other business Thursday: — The council accepted the Roll Your Investments Into Something You Can Count On At Eaton Federal you can count your earnings before they happen because we guarantee the interest rate. Our one year certificate of deposit pays a high 8.0% interest. With our daily compounding you receive an effective annual yield of 8.45%. Why gamble with other types of investments when you can have the assurance of high returns and the security of Eaton Federal!! Hair Stylist for Mon, women * Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 Rate Subject to change at maturity. HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Minimum Deposit $500.00 biblechdrch , ®&S« &S« Penalty for early withdrawal. FDIC INSURED CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE Adults ............. EQUAL HOUSING orroRTUNin OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Eaton Federal ........... s4.95 Wee Ones (10 & Under).................. $1.50 March 16 - Breakfast Special Buy one Breakfast Special for ’1.99 Get 2nd one.......................................... for only 99* & ran ma’s Sface 202 North Main-Nashville, Mi. 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 13, 1990 — Page Memories of the past... 4 By Susan Hinckley Popular official wins election by Susan Hinckley Top news in Nashville 60 years ago today was the re­ election of Village President Edwin C. Kraft, a man popular enough to have been named to head two tickets on the ballot. Other items of interest in The Nashville News of March 13, 1930, included upcoming community banquets and reports of an excellent sap run. The latter prompted reiteration of a perennial pro­ posal for the village to capitalize on the sweet bounty of its maples. E.C. Kraft Re-elected Mayor At Village Election Monday Big Majorities Recorded For All Candidates on Republican Ticket - The annual village election Mon­ day brought out about the usual number of voters, and the final tally showed the usual preponderance of Republican adherents. It was virtually a Republican landslide, the only exception, if such it might be termed, being the re-election of Edwin C. Kraft as mayor. Kraft was elected on the In­ dependent ticket last year, but this spring was honored by be­ ing chosen to head both tickets, so he received the sup­ port of both factions. For the- office of clerk, Henry F. Remington, Republican, received the same recognition and his name appeared under both party heads. For village treasurer, Theo H. Bera, present incumbent, received 252 votes, to 80 for his Independent opponent, Pauline Lykins. Elbert V. Smith was re-elected assessor, receiving 231 votes to 115 for Edward L. Schantz. E.A. Hannemann, C.T. Munro and E.B. Greenfield were elected to the Village Council, the vote standing: Hannemann 262, Munro 231, Greenfield 249, Noah Wenger 78, Dennis Yarger 96, Otto Las 91. The poll books showed a total of 350 votes cast, of which 155 were straight Republican, 88 split Republican, 38 straight In­ dependent, 29 split Indepen­ dent, 38 no head and two were thrown out for.illegal or illegi­ ble marking. Annual Masonic Banquet Will Be Next Tuesday Eve Speaker, Male Quartet, And Dancing Will Add To Even­ ing’s Enjoyment - Nashville Masons and their ladies will be guests at one of the outstanding social events of the season when they attend the annual banquet program and dance at the Temple auditorium next Tuesday evening. The affair will be the se­ cond anniversary of the dedication of the new temple and will inaugurate what is hoped will be an annual event. Last year a family night and potluck supper was enjoyed, along with an informal program. The program for Tuesday evening will include a sumptuous banquet to be served at seven o’clock. clock. Following Following the the banquet, an address will be delivered by a speaker from f Charlotte and music will be furnished by a male quartet from Hastings, composed of Earl Coleman,, R.L. Winderknecht, Dr. Lockwood and Roy Cordes. This will be Home economics girls under direction of teacher Olith Hamilton (some of the first appearance of this whom are seen in this unidentified 1940s school photo) became involved iin quartet in Nashville, although Nashville's first community syrup project by canning the finished product. they have been heard in Hastings on previous occa­ Agriculture teacher John Hamp, called the "spark plug" of the 1942 venture, had sions and music lovers are charge of the boys who collected and helped boil the sap. Beyond the financial assured some real return for community benefit, Hamp saw in the project an education potential of entertainment. business training for the pupils. Today, local youths still work in the annual Following the program, endeavor. tables will be cleared away and the Giblum Council or­ mittee in charge of He suggests that, when anniversary. chestra of Hastings will play arrangements. another spring rolls around, Mrs. Bess Brown returned for those who desire to trip the The affair will be held in the the Boy Scouts be permitted to from Detroit Friday, where light fantastic. This orchestra Methodist community house tap these trees, gather the sap, she has been visiting. Since played here last spring when and a splendid program is be­ carry it to some boiling down her return she has been con­ the Giblum Council furnished ing prepared for equipment and made into fined to her home because of a splendid entertainment for entertainment. syrup, for which the Boy bronchitis. local Masons and their ladies Leading the bill of enter­ Scouts might be paid a certain The Welcome Philathea in the Nashville club rooms, tainment being prepared is sum and the person supervis­ class will be entertained this so they will need no introduc­ Mrs. C.S. Wheeler of Grand ing the boiling and furnishing week Friday evening at the tion now. Rapids, wife of the the equipment might be paid home of Mrs. Hubert Wilson. The party was thoroughly superintendent of the Grand for his trouble. She will be assisting by Mrs. enjoyed at that time and there Rapids district of the It is said there is plenty of Boyd Olsen and Mrs. is every indication that an Methodist Church, and a equipment for boiling down Chauncey Hicks. equally good time can be en­ speaker of unusual ability. the syrup within the village, The March business joyed on the dance floor TuesShe will take for her subject that there are Boy Scouts anx- meeting of the Evangelical day evening. “Friends; What King?” tious to make money, there are League was held Tuesday Tickets for Tuesday evenMrs. Wheeler was the trees ready to be tapped, and evening at the home of Harold ing’s banquet and program speaker at the Mother and if the folks owning the trees Wenger. About 35 guests will be on sale Thursday. It is Daughter banquet here last didn’t object to having them were present. Following the hoped every _ Mason or year and the impression she tapped -- what what a a spendid spendid business transactions, transactions, the the business member of the Eastern Star made on that occasion was so combination. young people enjoyed a social will bring his or her husband favorable that the committe Too late for this spring, but hour and potluck supper. or wife and as many members feel themselves fortunate in it might be a good thing to Boyd Olsen has purchased of the famly as they desire. being able to get her again this keep in mind for another year. the big brick residence back of Every effort is being made by year. (1990 note: The “sug­ the post office, and after the committee in charge to put Further notice will be given gesting brother” mentioned in repair work is completed ex­ over an entertaining and ennext week, but in the meanthis report was undoubtedly pects to move his family joyable social evening. time, it is suggested that longtime Nashville News there. mothers and daughters make owner Len W. Feighner, who The two youngest children Mrs. Wheeler Will Speak arrangements to attend. Sale two years earlier had sold the of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Elliston, At Ladies’ Banquet of tickets will be limited to paper to A.B. McClure. Since who have been seriously ill, Mothers and Daughters To 180 persons and there will be 1918, when sugar was scarce are both reported on the gain. Have Annual Get-Together no tickets sold after the stores and expensive, Feighner had Misses Esther Dull and Friday Evening Next Week close on Thursday evening of become the primary propo- Eava Garlinger, both teachers Mothers and daughters of next week. Tickets will be on nent of a community syrupin the Lansing schools, spent Nashville and vicinity will sale at the Fumiss and Kane making project. In 1942, the weekend with their parents hold their anual banquet and drug stores. . when World War II had here. get-together Friday evening, brought another sugar shorMiss Madeline Garlinger, March 21, March 21, according according to anMaple Sryup Makers tage, Feighner saw his dream daugshster oaf Mer.naend Marrs.ngReory, nouncement of the local comReport Heavy Sap Flow become reality with the first Garglinger, was. taken to. thy e Farmers who are fortunate annual effort, which netted Herman Keifer Hospital last enough to have sugar bushes $250 profit, most of which week and placed in the conhave been rushed to the limit was used to purchase a jungle tagious ward because of the past week, taking care of gy gym for the local schooll scarlet fever. Miss Garlinger an unusually heavy flow of playground. In an ongoing is getting along nicely. sap. saga, which has been told Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Most all of last week and up many times in this column, Wilson were in Chicago a part to the first of this week was Nashville’s yearly volunteer of the week, attending a conideal “sap” weather, some of syrup project has continued to vention of railroad the trees almost running a benefit the entire community. employees. stream into the pails; Various The Nashville Syrup Associa­ A.O. Smith’s garage was methods of boiling down have tion no longer has to use borbroken into Tuesday evening been reported, but the one that rowed equipment, as did the while Mr. Smith was at sup­ seems to be the fastest is earliest volunteers, but now per, and about $5 taken from reported from near Vermont­ has its own splendid facilities the cash drawer. Nothing else ville, where a large operator at the Sugar Shanty in Putnam was disturbed, so far as Mr. who has tapped about 1,700 Park.) Smith can determine, and he trees is using a steam boiler to Locals Mr. and Mrs. also appreciates the kindness furnish heat and is said to be Ralph DeVihe of Barryville of the thief in leaving some of able able to to boil boil down down the the sap sap as and and Mr. Mr. and and Mrs. Mrs. Dale the small change in the fast as it runs through a small De Vine were Wednesday dindrawer. It was evidently the DeVine were Wednesday din­ pipe. ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. work of some local person and Folks about town are grabbNelson Brumm, the occasion efforts are being made to aping off the first offerings of being Mrs. Brumm’s birthday prehend the one who did it. syrup and it’s easy to imagine a lot of folks resorting to pan­ cakes for at least two meals a day. The price of syrup ranges from $2.25 to $2.50 a gallon here. IBM Do business with Trumble Agency 5M1^7?’0580 ews InMorch 193Cfwl«<Tmu"%"W-neklng project, advocated In The 1«» nndrX proposed longtime publisher ten W. Feighner In 1918 and reiterated annually, even after he said the paper. He lived to seelhm ph«onoe,epr\0"enpWOkrked la,e Why Not? Now comes another suggestion “for the good of the order.” There are approximately 1,500 maple trees (we’re not at all sure of that number) in­ side the village limits. Those 1,500 trees, according to our suggesting brother, could just as well be doing something for their country as the trees out in some farmer’s sugar bush. 178 Mam, Vermontville for Business and Commercial Insurance?311 ^rufnble HA. mH Hastings Mutual M Insurance Compaany ----------J We re only silent until you need us. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 13, 1,990 — Page 5 'Leadership Eaton’ training set The completion of training commitment and informal graduation exercises for 27 participants in the first "Leadership Eaton” project took place March 3. The Battle Creek-based Kellogg Foundation provided grant money to the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice for a three-y ear period to conduct programs in leader­ ship and local government education. The ‘‘Leadership Eaton” project was developed through this grant. Starting last spring, six community leaders, Mark Graham of Delta Township; Janet Schultz of Oneida Township; and Gary Wickham of Eaton Rapids; along with Allen Krizek and Mona Ellard of the Eaton Ex­ tension Service, met to develop the training format. The project targeted the county’s 20-30-and 40-yearolds who have some leader­ ship roles or the potential. Special invitations were sent to individuals to participate in the project. More than 20 committed themselves to 35 to 40 hours of leadership train­ ing in a six-month period. The training sessions in­ cluded a get-away weekend that dealt with improving per­ sonal leadership styles, four kj*ss ?■ g Mg gJS! S! ;:?■< VFW auxiliary donations set Jta tonlidWt tonlidWte It’s National Girl Scout Week, which means those delicious cookies are coming, and in the Nashville area, the members of Brownie Troop 622, (back) Jessica Wymer, Sara Affolder, Amber Hickey, Troop Leader Kathy Mace, (front) Cristina Desrochers, Andrea Mace and Carrie Hardin, will be selling them. '1® kWiateM I ®l ' M' pOmttaM liB tat !*fo Ita tw yonpi diia ft tfMi.nlihatt tat tittetaimSi, m itteipitilrtiD iW festitaWnl Rfr feita.lta sji| ifcbtajiMp IK, itaMtap IU tat ir- fcttfeto. in iijfctMtMb fa ®i faite^11 fci tttimilM^1’ up® wri tax ’ )ri ofa ta to1* This week marks the 79th year of Girl Scouting. In Nashville, the scouting program has 120 registered girls in 17 active troops. Na­ tionwide more than three million Girl Scouts will celebrate Girl Scout Week. To celebrate locally, all scouts and their families are invited to a roller skating par- ty at the Thomapple Lake Rink. The older girls, their friends and families’ night will be Tuesday, March 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Daisy and Brownies can skate Thursday, March 22, from 6:30 to 8:30. Admission is $2 and skate rental is $1. Due to scheduling pro­ blems, the bowling had to be We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs * Did Mt fcwtiWft » *’ts » I We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans S n^S its 19 h. Ellard, Extension Home Economist and project coordinator. “The first project’s par­ ticipants unanimously agreed that the project should be repeated. Matter of fact, many of them have asked for more programming updates in the leadership area,” she said. “the need for sharp, in­ formed citizens is evident. Our community activities run on the efforts of volunteers and their commitment to quality life. This project has developed a pool for the next generation of Eaton County leaders”, said Ellard. Anyone interested in joining a similar project in late 1990 may contact Ellard at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension office. The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT Try our famous ... CHEESE CAKE The best west ofNew York! Dinner Special • Friday, March 16 SEAFOOD PLATTER and LASAGNA Dinner Special • Saturday, Mar. 17 CORN BEEF and CABBAGE Monday Night • SENIOR CITIZENS ’1.00 OFF DINNER SPECIAL OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone 517*726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! Girl Scouts celebrate 79th ) & VFW Post No. 8260 of Nashville donated $102.75 from its special of the month for February to the American Cancer Society. The Ladies Auxiliary donated $115.25 from its fifth special of bingo to the Special Olympics. public affairs programs that looked at special concerns of the county and local com­ munities, and finally, the March 3 program targeted community and economic development and creative futuring techniques. When participant were ask­ ed about their own overall reactions to “Leadership Eaton,” they said. “The project was very positive, it gave me an oppor­ tunity to meet bright, positive people outside of my com­ munity and to learn more about Eaton County.” The project provided me with insights into myself and others.” A second "Leadership Eaton” project will be offered this fall, according a Mona •Comprehensive Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan Medicare Supplement •fja ■ sws®1^ ^ w.-.i2 wStf i^>25Stf >5St ’ C i*11’ For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups H Wanted additional kindergarteners The Fuller and Maplewood Elementary School principals are encouraging families to send in names of the students who will be enrolled in kindergarten next fall. To be eligible for school, the child must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 1990. All enrolling students will be given the Gesell test to help determine recommendations for placement in either the kindergarten or "Young Fives" program. The testing date wilt be Monday, May 14. Anyone who has questions or have or know of any eligi­ ble students may call the ap­ propriate school. Vermontville youngsters will attend Maplewood, and Nashville youngsters will at­ tend Fuller. The phone numbers are Maplewood: (517) 726-0600; and Nashville: (517) 852-9468. American Community Mutual Insurance Company WET BASEMENT? Home Office I ivoma. Michigan Mtrnmlmi l'J W • Phone or Write Trumble Agency ttASHMiue FOR FREE ESTIMATES (517)852-1717 . • OPEN HOUSE • Sunday, March 18, 1:30-3:30 PM Located at 194 Kinsel Hwy., Charlotte (approx. 1J4 miles north of Charlotte on M-50 (Cochran) to Kinsel and east approx 54 mile). NICE 3 BEDROOM HOME located on approx. 1 acre. Fireplace, walk-out basement, pole building. Priced at $59,900. Be sure to see this home on the 18th or call for an appointment! *158 acre farm located in Barry County *Approx. 110 acres are tillable ‘Large, remodeled home ‘Some buildings (F-31) L-92. APPROX. 134 ACRES OF LAND with approx. 95 acres tillable and the balance in woods. located near Vermontville.________________ ‘Enjoy this beautiful in-ground pool this summer! *3 bedroom, 2 bath home, family room, fireplace ‘Large deck *3 car garage ‘More land available (V-47) M-32. SUPER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Very busy L-95. 130 ACRES OF VACANT LAND with about 128 tillable acres. Great location on M-79. small town restaurant! Be sure to see this property before you buy! trees. Only $10,500. Deads Smith-852-9191 Call Toll Free: 1-800-643-4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 I 144 SOUTH MNH STREET LITBJ* 9*< MERMOnJyillLe. MICHKMH 49096 DIAU02 * DIAU02* Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville (517)726-0181 cancelled for this month. Girl Scout cookies are being delivered. The scouts sold 4,260 boxes this year. L-93. APPROX. 14 ACRES with spring and some Chris Stanton • 543-0598 Bob Gardner-7264)331 Cindy Doolittle ■ 726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Art Allwardt-852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday', March 13, 1990 — Page 6 Locsl man named to Hall of Fame, from front page — eluding the “Country Song Roundup” and twice in “Who’s Who in Country Music.” In the 1964 edition, Salyers’ name and picture ap­ pear in the section on country music disc jockeys for his work at WION radio in Nashville, Tenn. He also appears in the ex­ ecutive section of the 1966 edition of “Who’s Who in Country Music” for manag­ ing his own record label, Nor­ thway Music BMI of Nashville, Mich. Salyers recorded eight singles in the sixties, and he has published and produced numerous songs of his own and other local country music recording artists on his Nor­ thway label. The Northway Sound Studio in his shop is equipped for recording solo artists and country music bands. His engineer and most successful recording artist is D. Ham­ mond, whose song “Valerie” made the national charts. It was listed as number 29 in “Entertainment” magazine. Hammond’s songs, which Salyers published and produc­ ed on the Northway label, have also been listed in the “Music City News,” which he says is the country music “Bible.” Additionally, the “Indie Bullet” country music chart .magazine gave honorable mentions to the songs “Till My Dying Day” and ^?Valerie,” which Salyers ’-published and produced for I Hammond. Displaying a copy of the 45 Ip record ‘‘Extra Boyfriends,” Salyers says, “this was my biggest hit.” The song was played on country music stations across Salyers has a country music museum of sorts in the back room of his Main Street barber shop. He proudly points to pictures of various country and western entertainers and stars. He also rattles off history and anecdotes associated with the memorabilia. former three country music stars were killed in a plane crash in 1963.. Salyers says he almost hit it big twice himself and recalls the time he was invited to play on the “Friday Night Frolik” on WSM in Nashville, Tenn., Northwood Records BMI is the label Salyers con­ by the legendary “String Bean,” who tried to get the tinues to publish and produce country music under. Here Salyers puts on a tape in his sound room, where current general manager of the Grand Ole Opry, Ott he mixes and records music for his performers and for Devine, to hire Salyers. young bands and country singers in Michigan who However, Salyers isn’t hope to make it in country music. completely out of the country music business and is always looking for new talent and the country. The flip side tune has met, he claims Earnest especially for original songs is titled ‘‘Storybook of Tubbs and Conway Twitty, to publish on his Northwood Love.” his all-time favorite musi­ label. Salyers’ involvement in cians, as personal friends and “I’m currently working on country music has left him can recall eating breakfast in a putting together a one and a with a lot of fond memories Nashville, Tenn., hotel with half hour cassette tape of the and good friends. Patsy Cline, Hawk Shaw highlights of the past thirty Among the numerous coun­ Hawkins, Randy Hughes and years of DJ shows, records I try music celebrities Salyers Cowboy Copas before the had out, friends, including America’s foremost country MEMBERS OF BARRYcomedian Jerry Glower and EATON BOARD OF REALTORS various artists,” Salyers says. &THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE He adds that he was really surprised by his selection to 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE the Hall of Fame, and said he didn’t think he would Phone (517) 852-1915 remember anyone nor that or Phone 852-1916 anyone would remembered Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMIER WINEGAR him. Eves. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) “But once I saw their faces, DOC OVERHOLT........ 852-1740 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES DON STEINBRECHER I remembered,” he says. 852-1784 SANDY LUNDQUIST • Multiple Listing .852-1543 “And one lady had a scrap­ HUBERT DENNIS.... Service (MLS) .726-0122 book about four inches thick GARRY KNOLL........ 852-0786 • Home Warranty Available and half an inch of it was devoted to stories about me, records I cut, and pictures of me.” A video of the Hall of Fame induction ceremony is being made for Salyers. “Sandy” was also the NORTH OFF M-79 - Nice 2 bed­ original owner and operator of room ranch (1200 sq. feet), THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE FOR walkout basement, west of Sandyland Park just east of $25,000!! Neat 2 bedroom cot­ VERMONTVILLE • $32,500! LARGE Charlotte, on 2% acres. Nashville (Mich.) on M-79 tage with lake access — 2 HOME FOR THE FAMILY (5 bed­ Maple Valley Schools. new decks, storage shed & and was responsible for bring­ rooms), single garage & shed (CH-334) aluminum siding!! All in included, all on a large lot ing many top country music "move-in" condition. Call with "trees" and room for a acts to the state in the five garden 11 (V-328) years he ran the park. Salyers and his wife Ruby Faye came to Nashville in 1973 to raise their daughter. “I wanted her to be able to SELLER SAYS “PRESENT ALL go to a nice litte school,” OFFERS" - 80 ACRRE FARM - SUN­ Salyers says. FIELD AREA - Productive land, He adds that he likes it here large barn in good condition, bedroom home, two fire­ 26 ACRE HORSE FARM SOUTH OF and feels bad when the town is 5 bedroom "country home" places, cathedral ceilings, NASHVILLE - 2 story, remod­ raked over the coals because -with large family room. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate HIVIS eled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. (F-319) ARE YOU PLANNING A “MOVE" THIS SPRING? “Springtime buyers” are looking now!! If you are thinking of “making a change," give us a call. Whether you are contemplating a smaller home or a larger home, getting the family into the “country" or need to move into town — please let us help you “make your move!" Give us a call if you are thinking of k “SELLING" or “BUYING"!! Lakewood Schools. Would sell land separately. Call Hubert Dennis for details. (F-324) skylights, main floor laundry & 2 car garage. Country set­ ting. Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) VACANT LAND THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE - 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) 15 ACRES • “PERK TESTED" - Nice level land on blacktop road. Natural gas available. Just north of Vermontville, overlooks "countryside" view. Now $11,000. (VL-279) 5 ACRES - CONTRACT TERMS!! Just outside Nashville village limits. (VL-287) - Rolling, with stream, some wooded, located west of Nashville. Call Sandy. (VL-335) 40 ACRES 78 ACRES “PRODUCTIVE" FARM LAND SOUTHWEST OF SUNFIELD - On blacktop road. Natural gas. Call Hubert Dennis. (F-324) A Junior Farmers meet March 19 The Vermontville Junior Farmers will meet March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Maplewood gym. Those who haven’t paid dues are asked to pay them at the meeting or by March 31. A fashion show will follow the meeting. For more information, call Jeri Mater at 726-1432. of its political, social and economic woes. “I’ve been here 18 years, and I’m probably the second oldest continuous merchant on Main Street, next to Mr. Powers (car repair shop),” Salyers says. “You hear a lot of negative things and a lot bickering around here, but if you can overlook that, you’ll find it’s a very nice town,” Salyers adds. “I wish people would realize that our problems aren’t so bad.” Salyers says he tells city people and Nashville’s detrac­ tors, “If you don’t like some of our problems, or if you think they’re so bad, read the paper and look around you and see what’s going oh elsewhere. “I think people need to remember and talk about more of the good things, about the advantages of living in a friendly little town like Nashville.” Look your best at all times ... with a ... CARE-FREE STYLE for the Upcoming Events The Village Hair Port 470 East Main Street Vermontville 726-0257 or 726-1319 . 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Find Out At Mace Pharmacy - NASHVILLE Triglycerides and Glucose test with 12 hour fasting 5 Minute test results Single test $6.00 / Multiple test $5.00 ea. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Page 7 Kids open school store at Maplewood J-Ad Graphics News Service Sixth graders at Maplewood Elementary School have recently opened a school store under the direction of sixth grade teacher Cindy Gutchess. “The P.T.O. provided the money for ordering the initial products, and the loan will be repaid with interest,” Gut­ chess said. The proceeds will be used to help fund sixth grade camp. The sixth grade students throughout the district will be going to Mystic Lake Camp in Lake, Mich., for a week this spring. Principal Dave Doozan strongly supports the project and noted that the students have been very enthusiastic. There ase <a number of educational benefits to be realized from the entrepreneurial endeavor. “They will be involved in figuring prices, waiting on customers, balancing the cash box, taking inventory, and in figuring principle and interest payments,” Gutchess explained. The students judged their own performance after the first week, and they concluded that the store had been “You can tell it was suc­ cessful because we have made $84.61 and students seem eager to buy,” sixth graders Katrie Sampson and Chad Wakely agreed. They added that “cruisin’ pencils and buttons” are especially popular items. Sampson and Wakely also said they thought there were educational benefits to be gained from the experience. They said, “We will learn a certain sense of responsibility and learn to appreciate the concepts of money and earn­ ing and paying debts.” Calling options planned for Nashville Michigan Bell will bring customers in the Nashville area added calling options in mid May with the installation of advanced telephone-call processing equipment valued at about $625,000. “The computerized pro­ cessor means that approx­ imately 2,600 residence and business customers in the 726 and 852 exchanges will be able to order touch-tone and custom calling services,” said Marv VanVoorst, Michigan Bell’s local public relations director. “The new equip­ ment also makes possible In­ formation Age services we’ll be introducing in the future.” In mid-July, Michigan Bell also will bring customers in the 726 and 852 exchanges “Dial 1 Plus,” which will allow them to use any available long distance service simply by dialing “1” plus the area code and the phone number. “Right now, customers who use an long distance com­ pany other than AT&T must dial up to 22 digits,” VanVoorst said. Information describing the new services and billing will be mailed to customers as the services become available. Customers also will receive a “ballot” listing the long distance companies offering “Dial 1 Plus" in their area. To select a long distance com­ pany, they need only check the appropriate box on the ballot and mail it back to Michigan Bell in the postage- paid envelope provided. Custom Calling features that will be available to customers in the exchanges include: • Call Forwarding, which automatically transfers an in­ coming call from one telephone to another, • Call Waiting/Cancel Call Waiting, which lets a customer using the phone know that a second call is waiting to be answered and permits canceling the feature so that important calls can be made without interruption; •Speed Calling, which per­ mits a customer to reach fre­ quently called numbers by dialing special codes; and • Three-Way Calling, which enables a caller to add a third party to a conversation. Michigan Bell will waive a $30.50 connection fee for customers in the 726 and 852 exchanges who order any of the new services before April 20, VanVoorst said. Approximately 30 to 60 days after the new processor is activated, Michigan Bell will reduce the monthly rate for business customers and begin charging them 8.2 cents for each local call, as the com­ pany phases out business flat rate service. The new billing will not affect long distance or residential rates. VanVoorst said the usage­ sensitive plan — approved in 1984 by die Michigan Public Service Commission — already is in effect for more than eight out of 10 Michigan BOBBIE’S 1-517*852*0940 • 1*616*945*5553 NOW HAS ... 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Area producers complete Market Master clinic March 7 was the last session of a seven-part series for farm producers, titled “Market Master.” The educational workshop, sponsored by the Eaton Coun­ ty Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and the Eaton County Farm Bureau, was targeted for producers with an interest in learning more about marketing their agricultural crops and livestock. The workshop covered cost of production, cash marketing (including elevator discounts), storage cost, opportunity and interest cost of holding grain, forward contracts, basis con­ tracts, basis, hedging, agricultural options, fundamental analysis of supply and demand, and technical analysis. Producers learned how these various tools can be used to market their products. Producers completing the series were Jon Pfiester, Bellevue; John Howell, Dimondale; Dave Ellsworth, Eaton Rapids; Mike Lawless, Grand Ledge; Ivan Bradley, Charlotte; Kevin Cupp, Eaton Rapids; Doug Roll, Mulliken; Kevin Brodbeck, Woodland; Glenn Sinclair, Bellevue; Dennis Rudat, Charlotte; Vaughn Buchholz, Grand Ledge; Aaron Maurer, Charlotte; John McManus, Eaton Rapids; Dan Drittenden, Charlotte; and Dave Cheney, Mason. Resource people for the series included Jerry Forsyth, Agri Sales; Dave Smith, Smith Brothers Marketing; Kim Deardorff, American Bean and Grain; Kevin Kirt,, Michigan Farm Bureau; Doug Flesner, Union Bank; Bob Craig, Michigan Farm Bureau; and Roger Betz, Eaton County Extension Agricultural Agent. Beauty Shop Phone 726*0330 Parents of Maple Valley PRE-SCHOOLERS — Ages 214 to 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 852-9744 for an appointment. The testing will be done on March 21 at the Kellogg Elementary School All-Purpose Room. The testing will be done by appointment only. Please call 852-9794 for your appointment before March 20th. The testing is NOT for children who will be attending kindergarten Fall 1990. Sponsored by... Maple Valley Public Schools and PROJECT FIND Eaton Intermediate School District �The Maple Volley News. Noshville. Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Poge 8 Elementary students write about Fuller Street school Students in Mrs. Wilde’s third grade class recently were asked to write about what they like about Fuller Street Elementary School. The following are some of the youngsters’ responses: I like Fuller Street School because it has nice kids to be my friends. It has a nice playground to play in at school. I hope more can come to Fuller Street School because it is the best of all schools. Donald Delong I like Fuller Street School because the teachers are nice. The people care about us. We get to play out for recess. The people at Fuller are helpful. This school is where you can make friends. This school is where you can learn the things you need to know for the future. Jennifer Halliwell I like Fuller Street School because we have teachers that really care about us. Perfect papers are fun. My education will get me to college. Afterr we get out of college we will get a job that we like that gives good money. Sincerely, Cory Currier I like Fuller Street School because the teachers are nice and care about people who get hurt. I like to go outside and play with my friends. I also like to do all the neat things in our special classes. Jason Allwardt I like Fuller Street School because it has nice teachers like Mrs. Wilde and Mrs. Hubka. And it has many special kids and teachers. Everyone in Fuller Street School has a future. We are the Freedom. Fuller Street School is the best. Chris Magoon I like Fuller Street School because it is fun. We play out­ side. We swing and go down the slide. I ride the tireswing. There are many people to help you when you fall down. Ricky Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Saving Dollars Makes Sense! 20’S $2.29 NIGHTIME COLD MEDICINE 20’S $2.89 ALKA SELTZER Alka Seltzer Plus us Cold 36’S .Plus 239 Medicine Ni.ght-Time WHITE RAIN SUSPENSION 12 0Z.............. $2.89 16 0Z. SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER PLUS TABLETS 50’S $1.99 .99 NEO-SYNEPHRINE VIADENT TOOTHPASTE 3 0Z. OR ORAL RINSE 16 0Z. 1/2% SPRAY 15 ML. OR 1% DROPS 15 ML... .$2.44 NaSal SPRAY 15 ML..... $1.59 CENTRUM Centrum 130’S "Bargain Of The Week” POLAROID SINGLE FILM CENTRUM JR. 60S $3.99 Centrum. Jr. .mow f Z’ I like Fuller Street School because there are helpful, lov­ ing, caring teachers. There are many teachers and helpful friends here. People who care. How about you? We are the future! We are the world! I like to learn and help. I can have it all at Fuller Street School. Kara Rathburn I like Fuller Street School because the people are nice. The teachers are caring. They work hard to help us learn, and the teachers are proud of the work they do and I am proud to go to Fuller Street School. Aaron Treloor What I like about Fuller Street are recess, art, music, and library. I learn a lot of I like Fuller Street School math and reading so I can because the people are so nice grow up and be a smart ciizen and my friends and teachers and help the world. are so helpful to me. Amber Thompson Dan Swift OBITUARIES I like Fuller Street School Dorotha C. Brumm____ because of work. If you work NASHVILLE - Dorotha C. hard you will be smart and know almost everything. Brumm, 70 of 1640 S. Price, Also, we are the future. Fuller Nashville, Monday, March 12, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Street School is the best. Mrs. Brumm was bom April April M. 23,1919, the daughter of Frank and Francis (Perry) Green. She was a life long resident of the Nashville area, graduating in 1935 from Nashville High School. She was married to Bruce Brumm, October 1, 1938 in Nashville. She was a beautician and owned her own beauty shop, worked for Annis Beauty Shop in Nashville. Mrs. Brumm was active in the Pythian Sisters holding all offices. She was an avid OWNER Bridge player, belonging to OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday DIANA KUEMPEL three Bridge Clubs. Also did Corner of M-66 and sewing, needlepoint and was 852-9481 Thornapple Lake Rd. an excellent seamstress. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; sons, Jerry Brumm of Nashville, Dr. Douglas Brumm of Calumet; ALKA SELTZER PLUS COLD MEDICINE I love Fuller Street School because the teachers care so much. We are the world. We are the future. This school is the best. We keep our Freedom safe. Breann Shea Time-Zero Supercolor 600 PLUS, TIME ZERO OH SPECTRA TYLENOL EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS 50’S Florence Nelva Moore five grandchildren, one great grandchild; one brother, Morris Green of Saranac. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nash­ ville with Reverend Loren Dingman officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, the Heart Associ­ ation' or Putnam Library, Nashville. Albert D. Steeby FREEPORT Albert D. Steeby, 77, of 10731 Freeport Avenue, Freeport and formerly of Hastings passed away Wednesday, March 7, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings.. Mr. Steeby was bom on November 7,1912 in Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Aaron and Otta (Hilton) Steeby. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School. His employement included: carpentry and masonary work, International Seal & Lock Company and the former Highland Dairy of'Hastings. Mr. Steeby is survived by four sons and daughters-inlaw, David and Anona Steeby of Wayland, Richard and Ann Steeby of Weidman, Charles and Jean Steeby, Freeport and Donald and Marcia Steeby of Holland; a daughter, Mrs. Barry (Donna) McGuire of GUn Lake, Middleville; 19 grandchildren; 16 great grand­ children; a sister, Marjorie Anderson of Battle Creek; one brother and wife, Lloyd and Marcia Steeby of Gun Lake, Middleville. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 10 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Walter W. Winebrenner officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Maple Grove Birthday Club The Maple Grove Birthday Club wiH meet Tuesday, March 20, at the Maple Grove Community Building on M-66. Potluck dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Mae Newland will bring the birthday cake and Reva Schantz will bring the door prize. Farm 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday REGISTERED CATALOG Paint and Quarter horse sale, e, Saturda March 24 Saturday, 24. Wholesale tack direct from factories 9am. Horses at noon. For consign­ ments phone St. Johns Horse Auction 517-838-2300, located on US 27. --------------------------------- KALAMAZOO - Florence Nelva Moore, 87 passed away Sunday, February 25, 1990 at Ridgeview Manor Nursing Home, Kalamazoo following an extended illness. Mrs. Moore was born September 18, 1902 in Sunfield. She taught school for a few years after graduating from Normal State Teachers’ College in Ypsilanti. She was a homemaker and lived all ofher life in Michigan. Mrs. Moore is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John H. (Beth) Falge of Andersen, Indiana and Mrs. William HASTINGS - Alvie A. McCann, 78, of249 East North Street, Hastings passed away Tuesday, March 6, 1990 at Tender Care of Hastings. Mr. McCann was bom on July 12, 1911 in Jackson, the son of George and Jennie (Neeley) McCann. He was raised in Jackson and Detroit areas where he attended schools.. He was a World Warr II Veteran serving in the Navy. He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti (Blva) Rouster of Portage; one brother, Kenneth Dow of Mulliken; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren and several nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl D. Moore in 1973; a daughter, Nelva Nan in 1928 and a son Carlton Boyd in 1955. Services were held at the Rosier Funeral Home MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield with the Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. Burial was at the Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. for about 20 years. He came to Hastings in 1986 from Lansing. Mr. McCann is survived by two sisters, Clara Martin of Ypsilanti and Marietta Ellis of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, March 9 at Fort Custer Nation­ al Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. Spaghetti Supper NASHVILLE VFW March 20,1990 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adults ... *3.50 Children under 12 ... *2.50 Sponsored by... MAPLE VALLEY, Michigan --■Lion’s All State Band Mcmhww NOW HEAR THIS! Is there anyone out there interested in helping people? If you are, I have just the class for you: The Vermontville Ambulance is putting on a E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Techni­ cian) Class, starting May 3rd, 1990 (Thursday). To be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30-10 p.m. Some Satur­ days. It’s 180 hours. $150.00 per person plus books. The Vermontville Ambulance is always looking for qualified personnel. Interested persons call: 726-1020 (Mar; ilyn) or 726-0589 (Ken). Please leave your name and phone number, and I’ll get back with you. Marilyn M. Frith Vermontville Ambulance Director �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Page 9 NASHVILLE HOURS: T uesday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday by Appointment 127 S. Main Nashville Family Chiropractic Center 852-2070 Expect More for you and your family. Call today for your free consultation ... SUPPORT YOUR SPINE ft CC9.9(17~ O It supports you a lifetime! If you or a family member need to one or more symptoms below, come in and let me do the check. ~Health^Certificate j. All new patientss presenting this health certificate will receive a ... CONSULTATION ...free of charge! 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Main Street — Nashville — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Page 10 Summary Students' challenge could put principal on roof be displayed around the Students at Fuller, Kellogg community. and Maplewood elementary At Fuller and Kellogg, schools will celebrate students are bringing home National Reading Month with reading report notes that state challenges. the number jif^minutes they And if Fuller and Kellogg are asked to read each day. students are successful, they The "young fives" and can send Principal Nancy kindergartners can be read to, Potter to the roof of Fuller while first through sixth School for a day in May. graders are asked to do their The total goal of reading own reading. 3,558 hours this month has After the reports ae returned been established. to school, the children will On the same day Mrs. receive a different award each Potter could wind up on a week. school roof, all fifth and sixth Each teacher will tabulate graders will be invited to the students reading minutes spend the day at Fuller for into hours each week. Charts cooperative learning act­ will be kept in the classroom. ivities. Also at Maplewood, At Maplewood, Principal Doozan will go into each Dave Doozan said the classroom and read to the emphasis will be on a family reading challenge. Each children. Other activities planned are family of a student is being designing book jackets, challenged to read together traveling stories written by for at least 30 minutes per the students, Eaton Cunty day for five days a week. The Young Authors Day families may fill out a participation and an awards weekly calendar and record the assembly March 29, trips to reading time. Families who the Mildred Allen Public meet the challenge successfully will receive gift Library, teacher swaps, a certificates for a 10 percent recipe day, a paperback book exchange, student exchanges discount off their dinner bill at the Ole Cookstove or for for reading, a comic book 10 percent off any pizza day, dressing up as characters, changing fairy tales and a ordered from the Outpost. Parents, grandparents and wrap-up assembly March 30.. friends also are being urged to share reading time with classes and students are making posters promoting "March Is Reading Month" to *100“ REWARD ...OFFERED BY THE MAPLE VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST & CONVICTION OF PERSON OR PERSONS WHO REMOVED MV BLUE & WHITE FLAGS & FLAG POLES OFF MAIN STREET IN VERMONTVILLE ON WED., MARCH 7th BETWEEN 6:30-9:30 PM. Castleton Township Board met 7:30 p.m.-10:25 p.m. March 7, 1990. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, W. Wilson. Also present: Richard MacDonald, Lorna Wilson. Feb. 7 bill of $34.28 amended to $38.28 as an ap­ proved Bill to J.W. Cooley. Treasurers Report showed General Fund Beginning Balance $48,053.25, Receipts $1534.24, Disbursements $5407.91, Ending Balance $44,179.58. Block Grant $2835.29, Fire Voted $14,085.00, Amb. Voted $17,550.30, Township Imp. $82,600.44, Perp. Care #1 $308.08, #2 $54.19. Clerk & Treasurer authorized to pay bills to com­ plete Fiscal year of 1989-90. Bills Approved: Nancy Potter, principal Eaton 'Spell-A-Rama' to be held March 20 Maple Valley High School will be host for the seventh annual Eaton County "Spell­ A-Rama" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. The contest will include fifth graders from seven schools districts, including Maple Valley, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, St. Michael, Calvary Baptist, Potterville and Evangel Christian. Local districts have conducted their own spelldowns to determine which students will qualify to compete at the county level. Maple Valley students who will be in the Spell-A-Rama are Mandi Golovich, Krystal Krive, John Nash and Amy Parish of Maplewood (V rmonv Elementary, and Marie Jewell, Dan Leep, Robin Rosin and Samantha Salzman of Kellogg Elementary. Tyson Brenton and Brandy Simpson will be alternates. Judges will be Dave Hawkins, Maple Valley Board of Education; Dr. Allan Maar, coordinator for reading instructional services at Lansing Community College; and Lisa Christensen, 1984 Spell-ARama champion. Kathy Bursley,the 1989 champion, will be an honored guest Pronouncer will be Patricia Greene, consultant for the Gifted and Talented Education program of the Eaton Intermediate School District e ews CALL EATON COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT. — 543-3512 — Wednesday, March 14, is commodity food distribution HowTo Make A Good Home Better CASTLETON. VERMONTVILLE, MAPLE GROVE There is an easy, low-cost way to fix up your home, and maintain or increase its value, with a home improvement loan from your community or lender and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. • • • • 1 - 9 Percent Interest Rates * Low Monthly Payments Interest May be Tax-Deductible Many Types Of Improvements 'Simple Interest Rate: Annual Percentage Rate May Be Higher. Program Has Income Limits. PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS OR GRANTS ALSO For More Information Call or Write: CHERYL BARTH Bear Creek Villa 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Ml 48815 616/693-2271 Terrence R. Duvernay, Executive Director Equal Opportunity Lender CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Board Minutes day, at the Congregational Church, from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be FEMA foods this time. May 23rd is scheduled for FEMA food on­ ly. Helpers are asked to report at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. a United Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting is planned at the church. Choir practice for Easter also will be held. Lenten worship at the Vermontville Methodist Church will be at 7 p.. Thurs­ day, March 15. Sunday, March 18, the Rev. Beverly Gaska will con­ duct services at the Methodist Church. At 12:30 p.m. will be an apprecation dinner for the choir and band. For Sale Automotive 1987 PONTIAC GRAND AM LE loaded, 40,000 miles. $6,800. Call after 5:00p.m. 852-1544. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, es, Power ower Tools, oos, Auto u Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. c•w TOOLSALEs GlHflil MtBCHilDISi 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Postmaster. $300.00 L. Pixley..... ..465.52 R. Frohlich... ..395.83 J.W. Cooley ...483.11 J. Jarvie..... .... 44.44 Nashville.... .... 15.68 End of Fiscal Year bills: ...... 90.00 N. Rasey..... ... 465.53 L. Pixley..... 607.12 + H. City Bank .... 998.57 J.W. Cooley. ...... 90.00 N. Rasey..... .... 620.90 H.C. Bank... Mi Bell......... ...... 59.51 M. V. News.. ...... 54.35 C. F.C................. J.W. Cooley..... W. Wilson......... State of Mi....... J. Jarvie........... W. Wilson......... D. Hall.............. Cons. Power.... Hastings Remin J.W. Cooley..... J. Jarvie........... Twp. Imp......... R. Frohlich........ ..... 105.87 .... 998.60 ....... 90.00 .... 273.18 .... 484.12 ...... 90.00 ....... 27.70 ..... 120.98 ...... 60.74 ..... 94.88 .... 484.12 .10,000.00 ..... 395.84 Block Grant Bills: Eat. Co. Reg. Deeds $7.00; C. Barth $1406.63; H. City Bank $654.00; State of Ml $184.74; Jim Jones $1035.00; Coven. Constr. $7942.00 + $1000.00 (when concrete is poured); Webco Carp. $4854.41; Castleton Township $245.12; State of Ml $57.09; H.C. Bank $360.34; C. Barth $1097.74; Foote Iles & Lloyd $1075.00. Township Imp: Barry Co. Road Comm. $8400.00. Notice of Barry Co. proposed Gravel Extraction and other Mining Ordinance, hearing to be March 26 7:30 p.m. County Commissioners Room. Budget Hearing and Annual meeting to be held March 28 at 7 p.m. Castleton Township Hall. Informal Public Hearing with Reappraisal Services on March 27, 1990 at 7 p.m. Castleton Twp. Hall. Pro­ perty owners will receive notice. Authorized transfer of funds to Township Improve­ ment Fund. Block Grant Budget amended. Report from Wilson regarding MTA contract-re: pay­ ment bills. Report Lorna Wilson - Putnam Library Board. Letter to be sent commending Barry Co. Road Comm, on excellent job trimming trees on Thornapple Lk. Rd. and State Rd. Foote Iles & Lloyd to audit Township Books. Insurance with Michigan Township Par Plan to con­ tinue, authorized payment of bill in amount of $3308.00. Mike Appleman retiring from Fire Department after 32 years service is being honored at a retirement par­ ty at V.F.W. 6 p.m. March 24. Reservation by 17th. 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The Vermontville students in each grade at Maplewood and the Nashville students in each grade at Fuller and Kellogg wrote a letter on poster-size paper and ex­ changed them with one another at the high school. “It was a friendship endeavor,” said Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan. “We wanted to give the kids a chance to meet their peers in the district.” ‘ ‘I think it was a good learn­ ing experience, but the weather kind of cut it short,” he added. “But they had a chance to talk and exchange their letters.” “It was a cooperative effort in the classroom, where the students wrote as a group, and it was an opportunity to make new friends,” said FullerKellogg Principal Nancy Potter. “It was a terrific idea,” she added. “The students are very excited.” The prospects for the growth of individual student and class pen pals are good, the principals agreed. “It will be up to the in- dividual teachers, but I think there’s enough interest to con­ tinue at some level,” Doozan said. ‘‘Ail I heard on the way home was how much the kids were looking forward to con­ tinuing their cor­ respondence,” Potter said. The sixth graders from both schools also met recently to get to know one another. The Kellogg students took a bus to Maplewood where they watched a slide presentation put on by two of the program directors from Mystic Lake Camp, where all of the district sixth graders will spend a week this spring. Mystic Lake Camp is in Lake, Mich. Potter said the presentation showed students the cabins and forts where they will be sleeping. The boys will stay in a large “tree fort.” There is also a lodge with a huge fireplace where the students will participate in indoor ac­ tivities in die event of incle­ ment weather. They also saw some of the nature trails and bogs they would use and see at camp. Aellogg's Andy Gordon and Maplewood's Michelle Sloboda met and exchanged their respective class's letters last week at the jr/sr high school, where they will be attending classes next year. Driver education program planned Plans are now being made for the organization of Maple Valley’s driver education pro­ gram for the summer of 1990. 'term |,*®'!R|l',rx-.x- •fa-ta!to)W if rtwig tay (t y frs—Wwbipf'! kU flCjwiHfhs. wWipWw* ; xw i M in •' (i The postman couldn't carry such big letters, penpals from area schools delivered them in when they met at the high school last Representing the third grade are Andrea Fuller, and Leslie Grant, Maplewood. so the person week. Mace, High school principal Larry Lenz has indicated classwork will begin Monday, June 11, at 8 a.m. and will run through Friday, June 29. 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 needing driver education, who is a resident of the Maple Valley school district and will be 15 years of age by June 11, 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 16. Cars for the 1990 driver education program will be leased by Maple Valley Schools from Andrus Chevrolet/Buick in Hastings. Anyone who has questions may obtain information from the high school ofice at 852-9275. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics The beauty is 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 — MAPLE VALLEY — Board Nominating Petitions School Board nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools by anyone interested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. There are two four-year terms on the board of education for the period of July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1994. The terms of Beatrice Pino and David Hawkins expire June 30, 1990. Nominating petitions must be filed with the Secretary, Board of Education or designee not later than 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, April 9,1990. 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 12, 1990. After the presentation, the new friends and future classmates boarded buses and Second graders Amy Pennington, Fuller, and Kristin Setchfield, Maplewood, exchange letters at the high school. went roller skating in Charlotte until 5 p.m. Potter said the students had a lot of fun, and so did a few of the teachers who braved the roller rink. No broken legs or ankles were reported, she added. ORDINANCE NO. 02-22-90 CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY GAS AND/OR ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its suc­ cessors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services, and to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas and/or electric business in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thir­ ty years. £19 THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. GRANT, TERM: That wherever the word “Grantee” appears in this or­ dinance, it is hereby intended to designate, and shall be held to.refer to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns. The right, power and authority is hereby granted and vested in said Grantee to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services and to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines, consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transforms and other electrical appliances on, under? thong and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges and other public places, and td^io a local gas and/or electric business in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, for a period of thirty years. SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power aM authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the tdflhs hereof. SECTION 3. CONDITIONS. No highway, street, alley, bridge or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of con­ struction or repair and shall be restored to the same good order and condition as when such work was commenced. All towers, masts, poles and other supports shall be set and all wires shall be suspended or buried in a careful and proper manner so as not to injure persons or property. The Grantee shall have the right to trim trees if necessary in the conducting of ^Lich business, subject, however, to the supervision of the Department of Public Works of the village. SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. The Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Village-free and harmless from all loss, costs and damage to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equip­ ment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the Village on account of the permission herein granted, said Grantee shall, .upon notice, defend the Village and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance. SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall construct and extend its gas and elec­ tric systems within said Village, and shall furnish gas or electricity to applicants residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 6. RATES. The Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Village for gas and/or electricity furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, upon proper application by eigther said Grantee or the Village, acting by the Village Council being made thereto, and the regulary filed rates as approved by said Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, as applicable to said Village of Nashville, shall at all times be the lawful rates. SECTION 7. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. The right to do a gas business and the right to do an electric business hereunder are several, and such rights may be separately exercised, owned and transferred. Either manufactured or natural gas may be furnished hereunder. SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. SECTION 9. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, JURISDICTION. Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of service, both gas and electric, not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to gas or electric ser­ vice in said Village. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after the date of publication thereof, provided however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption, unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same in writing filed with the Village Clerk. Upon the acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Village and said Grantee. We hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly enacted by the Village Coun­ cil of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, on the 22nd day of February, 1990. John Huges Village President Attest: Rose Mary Heaton Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Page 12 Hackett eagers oust Maple Valley from state tournament, 70-61 Patience was Kalamazoo Hackett’s main virtue last Fri­ day — a trait which in the end handed them a district championship. Patience and a handfill of well-timed free throws, that is. The Fighting Irish hit 11 of 14 fourth quarter free throws and their slow-down style of play kept the ball of the hands of Lion star Shaun Thompson as Hackett earned a 70-61 vic­ tory over the disapointed Lions. “Hackett has a very patient ballclub,'’ Lion coach Jerry Reese said. “They didn’t shoot the ball much and they didn’t miss much when they did.” Hackett hit 62 percent (26 of 42) from the field as com­ pared to 40 percent (21 of 50) for the Lions. “I can’t tell you how tough this was. I*th6ught we’d do well (in the tournament), but it just wasn’t our turn. You have to than the other team to win and we didn’t,’’ Reese said. Maple (18-4) Valley trailed only 49-48 after three quarters and was still down by only three, 61-58, with 33 seconds left. But Hackett proceeded to hit six straight free throws to win its 11th straight game. “We still had a number of chances to win, but mental er­ rors and lack of execution kill­ ed us,’’ Reese said. Maple Valley made a nice run at the Irish to make the game close in the warning minutes. The Lions trailed by as many as 11 in the. second quarter and were behind 36-20 at the half. Hackett, which hadn’t won a district in 13 years, led 22-15 after one period. Maple Valley outscored Hackett 18-13 in the third period to draw within one before the Irish began nailing free throws. “Hackett did exactly what they had to do to win,’’ Reese said. “They slowed it down and controlled the tempo.’’ Thompson, averaging 33 points per game entering the contest and coming off a 41-point effort against Olivet The look on Lions' Coach Jerry Reese's face (left center) tells it all after Kalamazoo Hackett retired the Maple Valley Lions 70-61 in the Class C district finals Friday and sent them to the showers for the last time this season. The key to the game was undoubtedly Hackett's ability to hold Shaun Thompson to 23 points, which is ten under his average. The Lions finish the season with an ex­ cellent (18-4) record and won their first SMAA league title in five years. The Irish will go on to the regionals. in the first round, was held to 23 points on 7 of 16 shooting. He hit 8 of 10 free throws. Jason Hoefler, the Lions’ second leading scorer at almost 16 points per game, was held to seven. Scott Casteele chipped in 17 points for the Lions and Dan Franks added 11. Chris Mullin, Hackett’s All-KVA performer, had 27 Thompson, Hoefler head SMAA all-league team Maple Valley’s Shaun Thompson, who led the mid­ Michigan area in scoring, and three-sport star Jason Hoefler head the All-SMAA basket­ Two other Lions, Scott Casteele and Dan Franks, were named honorable men­ tion and special mention respectively. Both are juniors. points including seven straight free throws. Maple Valley gained the finals after topping Olivet 128-75 in the second round. It was the fourth time the Lions went over the century mark this season while the 128 points set a Maple Valley school record. Thompson broke the Lion single game tournament scor­ ing mark of 39 by pouring in 41 against Olivet. Hoefler tossed in 27 points while Dar­ rel Stine added 13, Jeff Moore 12 and David Nickel 11. Travis Hokanson added eight. ball team. Thompson averaged 32.8 points in setting a new Maple Valley single season scoring record. Hoefler averaged 15.9 points. Thompson is a senior while Hoefler is a junior. Joining Thompson and Hoefler on the first team were four Pennfield players, Scott Jones, Steve Rop, Eric Petersen and Brian Zentera. Also named to the first team were Tom Mack of Spr­ ingfield, Chad Rakocy of Bronson, Troy Thayer of Olivet and Jim Sweet of St. Philip. Maple Valley's Shaun Thompson (23) leans in to score two of his 23 points against Hackett last Friday. Nashville Feed & seed 301 South Main, Nashville, Ml • 517-852-9593 To Better Accomodate our Customers: we will be open ’til 6 p.m. weekdays — NEW HOURS — Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p,m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Custom Feeds Made to Order... Bulk Delivery Available. 517-852-9393 HHm PROVlCO Maple Valley Lion jayvees end season 13-7 Maple Valley’s jayvee basketball team ended its season 13-7 after beating Lan­ sing Christian 83-69 and Bellevue 84-77. Against Lansing Christian, the Lions led 46-31 at the half, but saw their lead dwindle to two in the third period. By the end of the quarter, however, the Lions led 70-48. Mickey Collier led the Lions with 25 points while Darrel Stine added 20. Brice Hasselback added 10 and Dayton Walker eight. Against Bellevue all five Maple Valley starters scored in double figures led by 18 from Stine. Chip Reese had 14 including three threepointers while Hasselback ad­ ded 14 and Collier 11. The Lions led 63-41 after led quarters, but the Broncos roared back to cut the lead to two with less than a minute left. But Jeff Knoll of Maple Valley hit two key free throws to clinch the game. :ai GET ON ONE OF OUR REDUCING PLANS. Our reducing plans are designed so you won’t lose a thing. 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Or take the <FX» finance offer and still receive the $430 discount. ■ 12-hp Induslrial/Commercial Briggs & Stratton engine with cast iron liner and electronic key start ignition ■ Hydrostatic (automatic) transmission ■ 36* pivot­ ing mower with anti-scalp rollers. ers. •< Mter limited to, pmdurU in slmk I Jinit one per customer. Rebate idlers good from .3/1/‘JO thru 5/1 INI Finance fillers good from .3/1/‘Jb thru fi'l ‘Ml. ’ ’Available In qualilied buyers with required down payment Easy monthly payments at TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts and 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, March 13, 1990 —- Page 13 Freshmen eagers end season with win The Maple Valley Freshman boys’ basketball team split a pair of games this week ending their season with a 12-7 mark. Friday’s 65-49 pasting of Bellevue gave the Lions sole possession of 2nd place in the league. Earlier in the week the Lions lost a tough contest to non­ conference foe, Portland by the score of 65 to 53. Tuesday the Lions got off to a slow start, scoring only 7 first quarter points while giv­ ing up 18. During the second quarter, they played better and trailed at halftime 24 to 32. The third quarter once again was tough on the Lions as Portland added 8 points to their lead. Maple Valley came Roller skating night March 15 "•JLW The fifth of seven 4-H fami­ ly roller skating nights will be Thursday, March 15, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Skating Center. The entire family as well as friends are invited. The cost is $2.50, with or without skates. Because the February skate was canceled due to weather, there will be another skating night May 17. back and won the fourth quarter, but lost the game by 12 points. Once again Scott English lead the Lions in scoring with 24 points. Mike Trowbridge scored 10 followed by Joel Butler with*7. Trowbridge had 8 rebounds in a game that the Lions were miserably outsized on the boards. On Friday with undisrupted 2nd place in the SMAA on the line, the Lions came out of the gates quickly racing to an 18 to 7 lead by the end of the first quarter. Scott English had 10 of his team high 16 points in the quarter. Bellevue got its game together in the second quarter and cut the lead to under 10, Child care series will start April 10 but reserve center Bryan Carpenter nailed a 3-pointer from NBA range as the buzzer went off. The evenly played quarter sent Valley to the locker room holding an 11 point advantage 31-20 at the halftime. During the second half, the Lions built on their lead. At the end of the 3rd quarter the lead was up to 15 points. With time running out in the 4th period, Bryan Carpenter ham­ mered another buzzer beater to give the Lions a season high 65 points. Carpenter finished the game with 10 points. Other Lions getting in the scoring act were Kale Dipert 10 points, Mike Trowbridge 8 and. Steve Hopkins 7. Local area freestylers are outstanding at meet On March 3, the Charlotte Wrestling Club came out shin­ ing at Harper Creek with 25 of 43 wrestlers bringing home medals. Out of those 25, 8 were from Vermontville and Nashville. Taking first were Jeff Jones, Trevor Wawiemia and Shane Scott; taking se­ cond were Nick Garza, Chris Gonser, Scott Herman and Tyler Robins; third was Ryan Elliston. On March 10, the Charlotte Wrestling Club had another fine performance with six of the local area wrestlers bring­ ing home medals. First place were Trevor Wawiemia; se­ cond place was Jeff Jones and Nick Garza; third place were Ryan Elliston, Chris Gonser and Chris Magoon. On March 17, the Charlotte Wrestlig Club will travel to Ionia at the new sports com­ plex on Tuttle Road. Athletic Boosters to meet March 20 Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 14 Hamburger/bun, pickles, french fries, blueberry crisp. Thursday, March 15 Tomato soup, crackers, pickle spear, applesauce, cheese sandwich. Jr .-Sr. High School Wednesday, March 14 Tuesday, March 20 tw toli**1* ante**’* iri* Turkey slices, mashed potatoes, cherry sauce, butter sandwich. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Maplewood School Wednesday, March 14 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and but­ ter, fruit. Thursday, March 15 Chili and crackers, carrot and celery stixs, peanut butter sandwich. Friday, March 16 f *‘5>1 'fe? Hamburger on bun, french fries, baked beans, mixed ♦Salad, *Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, com, pears. Thursday, March 15 ♦Salad, *Com Dog, *Mac. & cheese, green beans, bread and butter, juice, salad bar. Friday, March 16 ♦Salad, *Chicken Nuggets, mashed potatoes, butter, peas, bread and butter, peaches. Monday, March 19 ♦Salad, ’(‘ Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, french fries, apple. Tuesday, March 20 ♦Salad, ♦Spaghetti, ♦Slop­ py Joe, mixed veg., peaches, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. son. It is designed to improve the quality of care given to Michigan’s children by pro­ viding free training to providers. Siding Insulation Decks Utility Sheds fl Armour's Remodeling V “No Job To Small” BYRON ARMOUR 1 111 License #083426 |/l ph (517) 852=9313 112 Cleveland St. Nashville, Ml 49073 LITTLE LEAGUE Nashville BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Sign-up Night Monday, March 19,1990 — 7:00 P.M. — FULLER STREET SCHOOL, NASHVILLE AU interested families and coaches are encouraged to attend. Pick up your sign-up sheets and pay at the sign-up night. TBall is for kindergarten and 1st graders, cost is $5.00. PeeWee is for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders, cost is $7.00. Little League is for 5th, 6th and 7th graders, cost is $7.00. Pony League is for 8th thru 12th graders, cost is $10.00. Three or more family members cost is $15.00. The Pony League is not included in the family rate. There are a few openings on the Little League Board. Elections will be held at sign-up night. ^Little Dab Will Do It! One Coat Coverage! ROYAL ONE COAT color COLOR SPATTERLESS LATEX FLAT HUES $1269 onptess DRIPLESS LATEX FLAT gallon $1069 COBB gQlgQSS LATEX SteifOR INTERIOR r CEILINGS CEILING Reg. $18.69 011 ’ *All 4. CEILING WHITE gallon C00l^W*L Reg. $14.69 COLOR HUES color ues LATEX SEMI-GLOSS $1569 Enamet gallon i HOM-YELLOWING SAVE Up TO $4.00 Tip: use light colors to make a room airy and expansive. Dark colors are great for creating a cozy feeling in an oversized room. Reg. $18.69 Richard R. Cobb, owner • Hundreds of colors to choose from! Mich. 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The Office For Young Children and the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice is inviting interested or potential family and group day care home providers to apply for the spring family day care providers training series. This six-week course, beginning April 10, will be held in Grand Ledge from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on six consecutive Tuesdays. These workshops are designed to help all par­ ticipants increase their ability to meet children’s and family’s needs, to meet train­ ing requirements to group home day care providers in­ cluded in the new licensing rules; and help prepare pro­ viders for accreditation from the National Association For HOMETOWN ,9s LUMBER YARD CGDK&DUNN COLOR IN THE FINEST TRADITION �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Page 14 Council rejects second fence proposal in Green junk case But the council claimed that on a number of ocassions, which were cited, Green had failed to keep his word by meeting the terms of various former agreements. The legal* dispute began shortly after the ordinance became law in 1986. Green has since been con­ victed on two counts of violating the village’s junk or­ dinance, which regulates the storing of inoperable vehicles, machinery, equipment and parts. He is free on a stay-ofsentence, but has been ordered to bring his property into compliance with the or­ dinance or finish serving the 60 days left on his 90-day jail sentence. The validity of the or­ dinance and the convictions have been upheld through the appeals process right up to the Michigan Court of Appeals, which refused to hear the case last year. by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — All of the principals in the Village of Nashville vs. Sidney Allen Green "junk” ordinance case met Thursday and were unable to resolve the matter. The Village Council listen­ ed to and discussed another fence proposal Thursday that was purportedly designed to resolve the long-standing legal battle over the "junk” stored on Green’s Main Street pro­ perty before rejecting for want of a guarantee. The guarantee the council demanded called for Green to give the village the right to come on his property, remove the offending "junk,” bring R & F Industries into com­ pliance with the ordinance and charge it to Green’s taxes. Green refused to give any such gaurantee, saying the council should take him at his word. PARTS & SERVICE Richards • SALES LES • SERRKKVI VIICE ICE * * 543-8332 543-3559 126 S. Cochran WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS ★ GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS ExpwiMNd, RaMN A RtttMMbte Green was also given two years probation, but no fines or costs were levied. The council did not take any action on a similar proposal in January, saying it was a mat­ ter for the attorneys to decide. However, one problem with the last proposal was that it called for a cyclone fence with stripping. “Mr. Green will erect a tight wood fence, six feet high, even with the back of his building on the property line. He will remove all junk from within the fenced area. Everything will be cleared from the front of the building and on both sides. Nothing will be stacked above fence level, and aisles will be main­ tained for access,” Green’s attorney, Steve Flood of Lans­ ing, told the council and he presented it with a drawing. A copy of the drawing detailing the proposal accom­ panies this article. Flood added that Green wanted to resolve the matter once and for all and that they thought it was a fair proposal. Flood also mentioned that the issue has lasted almost four years with no solution and that it has cost the tax­ payers a lot of money. "I urge the council to con­ sider the biggest loser in this matter, the taxpayers, and the fact that it won’t come to a conclusion without an agree­ ment,” he said. He added that the new pro­ posal was an improvement over the last. There was some discussion over the type of materials and the size of the proposed fence, but Flood said it could all be worked out with the council’s approval. "This is a simple pro­ posal,” he said. “Mr. Green will complete the proposal in its entirety within ninety (90) days from acceptance of a final pro­ posal,” the written proposal said. However, Green did in­ dicate that he was prepared to build an eight-foot fence with treated boards. But the crux of the matter MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Enrichment Classes CLASS TIME FEE DATE WKS. PLACE MONDAY: Beg. & Adv. 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Hughes relentlessly drove home the point that if Green really intended to live up to the terms of his new proposal, he would be willing to sign the guarantee because he would have nothing to lose. Green’s mother, Feme, said Sid couldn’t allow the village on the property because she owned it and much of the equipment thereon. Feme Green sought an in­ junction in circuit court last year, but it was denied when the judge said he didn’t see how her property was being threatened. have to make some exceptions to the ordinance, or perhaps lose businesses — Maple Valley Concrete told the council it cannot do business and comply — Wendt advised against it. "If you accept this agree­ ment, your ability to enforce the ordinance is nil," the at­ torney told the council. "Because you’ve said these (Green’s) things can be put in an enclosed fence, you may as well revoke the ordinance.” This prompted discussion on the future of the ordinance. Spoelstra wanted to know how well it could be enforced if the village compromised in the Green or Maple Valley Concrete instances by allow­ ing fenced enclosures for storage of equipment or if the ordinance was amended. Wendt replied that it was the council’s right to make it less restrictive so as to allow INST. $2 per session 3/13/90 $1 per session 3/13/90 $15.00 3/27/90 10 $25.00 3/27/90 10 Girls’ Volleyball 5th-8th Grades village had never said he had to remove everything on his property, as Green contended. “What we said was that we would compromise by allow­ ing a solid fence to be erected in which you would store the material necessary for your business,” Hughes said. Green said that Village At­ torney Scott Smith told him everything had to be gone before he built the fence, but Hughes said Smith never made that statement. Smith was not present Thursday, but attorney Dick Wendt, who is a member of the same Grand Rapids firm, represented the village. Again Green asked the council just to let him build the fence and be done with it. "What gaurantee do we have that you’ll do it,” Hughes asked. "I think the village has good reason to have reservations in this matter.” Hughes also cited a number of past agreements that he claimed were broken by Green. Green countered with his claim that the ordinance is "non-compliable” because it doesn’t define machinery or equipment adequately. He also mentioned the village’s lack of enforcement in the case of another business in the village, Maple Valley Concrete Products, Inc. However, the village recently met with its owners and appointed a committee to investigate violations and possible solutions of the pro­ blem at Maple Valley Concrete. And when Green brought it up again, Cory Ohler, co­ owner of Maple Valley Con- /U*1111 6:00-10:00 pm $30.00 TUESDAY: Exercise Open Basketball Jr. Karate Open Karate Welding & Machine Shop Computer Science Gymnastics wasn’t the size or constitution of the fence, it was whether it would in fact be erected at all. Trustee Ted Spoelstra said he was inclined to accept the proposal if Green would pro­ vide the council with a written guarantee. He maintained that past agreements had been made and broken by Green. Spoelstra cited a deal whereby Green would not be jailed as long as he continued to work on compliance. "You started work and moved some vehicles, but then you flat quit,” he said. Flood said the guarantee was that Green would have to finish serving his jail sentence (60 days) if he failed to meet the terms of the agreement. "Jail’s no problem for Sid,” Spoelstra said. "Jail don’t mean anything to him,” President Pro Tem Ray Hinckley echoed. Spoelstra went on to cite two or three instances in which he claimed verbal agreements had been reached either through the attorneys and courts or in person and subsequently broken by Green. Trustee Dave Toman then asked for the guarantee in which Green would have up to 120 days to fulfill the terms of his own agreement or would give the village the right to do it for him and charge it to his taxes. Green countered by saying he’d put up the fence. Village President John Hughes then clarified a con­ clusion that he said Green had arrived at erroneously. Hughes told Green that the Rowe % Regular AvOff Price • • • • Boys Fashions Sizes 8-14 Student Fashions 27”-30” Waist Men’s Fashions 29”-38” Waist Stretch Fashion and Basic by Levi, Wrangler and Lee We now have American Hero by Wrangler & Sedgefield for Men If we don t have your size, we’ll special order JO’S WEARHAUS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL 136 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI Call 852-9275 543-3178 I �* The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 13, 1990 — Page 15 * Fuller Street honor roll announced • ftSSj •ftSSj k^ Sw wxv Sx \ vp vpi > w SS S!’ SS!’ St^hh ^hh ‘XSjlS XwlSSi > j&§ >.&§ 3rd Grade All As - Dustin London, Andrea Mace, Brandon Phenix, Cristina Desrochers. All As and Bs Sarah Behmdt, Andy Adams, Chris Dunham, Judson Burpee, Kevin Robinson, Kim Betts, Tom Powers, Andrea Phillips, Shawn Graham, Lee Gould, Sara Thompson, Jeremy Barlow, Jennifer Halliwill, Chris Magoon, Kara Rathbum, April Musser, Breann Shea, Aaron Treloar, LeeAnn Stairs, Dan Swift, Janelie Sottillie, Ryan Mat­ son, Carrie Hardin, Dorothy Fredo, Matt Fawley, Heidi Eberly, Kevin Aspinall, Sara Affolder. 4th Grade All As - Danielle Watson. B Average - Adrienne Sim­ mons, Missy Kellepourey, Terrance Augustine, Jed Brisco, Melanie Eaton, Amanda Tihkler, Ricky Fowler, Kristen Frith, Richard Genther, Emilie Gould, Andy Heyboer, Jessie Pennington, Rachael Pettengill, Tyler Robins, Michael Skedgell, Jessica Smith, Wesley Quick, Jeff Brzycki, Hillary Cates, Kerri Dean, Ryan Elliston, Holly Green, Casey Hansbarger, Chris Hartwell, Trenton Harvey, Lezlie Hay, Jason Joppie, Della Neymeiyer, Andy >S5f > S5f‘ >S& Sw ■ % *ta t«a kt 'kta tak Oleson, Cody Page, Monelle Quick, Samantha Smith, Megan Starnes, David Taylor, Andy Thompson, Nicole Wilson, Bethny Owen. Sixth Grade All As - Tracy Hickey, Justin Quick, Kelly Mengyan. All As and Bs - Keisha Brauer, Amanda Bryans, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, Scott Heyboer, Jody Hickey, Zach Histed, Crystal Hubka, Pete Kellepourey, Nichole Kirwin, Erin Owen, Nicole Reid, Pat Robins, Mandy Starnes. Fifth Grade All As - Evelyn Ackley, Dan Leep, Dan Potter, Robb Rosin, Marin Smith. All As and Bs Corie Augustine, Rod Brooks, Kyle Curtiss, Amber Davidson, Marty Dawson, Brandon Eberly, Bee Gee Garvey, Dana Hamilton, Scott Her­ man, Mike Heyboer, Sarah Hughes, Marie Jewell, Sam Javor, Jim Mitchell, Joel Mittelstaedt, Erica Reid, Scott Rooks, Angela Rumsey, Scot­ ty Spitzer, Josh Thome. ta|j Miscellaneous !*ta» EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information. 504-641-8003 ext. 5573. iMmi Organs to celebrate 50th anniversary >ifai 'to^ •to " 111 Kl'taHi l rita HUB MW|. i*t«n Dilin ■i> tab ran ffiir ■rnslw iWb ■is fca ■rit !■» ■jBKJSHWft fflW® silt Bej»lJf Price Mr. and Mrs. Harold Organ of 520 Ashwood Drive, Venice, FL 34292, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on March 25. The former Emmabelle Sevan and Harold Organ were married in Woodland, March 25, 1940, by Rev. Harley Townsend. They lived in the Hastings area all their lives. The couple has one married daughter, Georgia Organ, of Hastings. Harold was a pattern maker at Rapid Pattern & Plastics in Grand Rapids and E.W. Bliss, Hastings. Emmabelle was a legal secretary for L.E. Barnett for many years. The couple would like to hear from family and friends. An open house is being planned for a later date. Council rejects , treated-wood fenced enclosures. “But you have to weigh in your minds if it’s acceptable to the community,” he said. “You’d know that better than I.” Hughes asked about enforc­ ing the ordinance, if it was amended, as far as junk cars on the street were concerned, saying that part of the or­ dinance wouldn’t be affected. But Wendt said it could be if someone had a wood fence around their yard and had the car in it. “In effect, you’d be saying, anything and everything can be put in a fenced enclosure,” Wendt said. Hughes then tried to bring the discussion back to the agreement and noted that Flood had discussed the ex­ pense involved in further continued from page 14 litigation. “But it would be a sad state of affairs if we had to put a dollar amount on how much we’ll spend to enforce our laws,” he said. But neither side put all their cards on the table, and Wendt asked the council to discuss the “litigation” in executive session, which the council did. However, the village is technically not involved in any litigation with Green at the present time. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, ML Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Fassett Body Shop I — PHONE — 517/726-0319 HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE; Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580. QUICK TAX REFUND FAST REFUND. If you expect a tax refund for 1989, instead of mailing your return to IRS, you may want to have it filed elec­ tronically, you can receive your refund in about 2 to 3 weeks. Professional tax return preparers offer electronic filing in addition to their return preparation services. If you prepare your own return a preparer or trans­ mitter in your area can file your return electronically for you. For more information on electronic filing call: Maple Valley Computer Center 852-1784 (Nashville) or Bennett’s Tax Service 616/963-9342 (Battle Creek). Thank You CARD OF THANKS The Family of Victor Brumm wishes to thank our friends, neighbors, and relatives for the cards, letters, beautiful flowers, and the gifts to the memorial fund. To our minister, Rev. Ron Brooks for his many calls at the nursing home, plus the comfort­ ing words at the funeral service. To the Ladies of the Church for the lovely luncheon. Your kindness means so much at this time of our sorrow in losing our husband, father, and grandfather. May God Bless vou aU. Mabel Brumm Maurice and Ardis Purchis and Family Shirley Brumm and Family Justin Cooley and Family Mildred Thill and Family Ray Porter and Family Dana Cole, alternate syrup queen, will serve on royal court Dana Cole, daughter of Gerald and Paula Cole, is the alternate Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen for 1990. Dana was chosen as runnerup in the recent contest and will serve on the queen’s court. The coronation of the queen, Tina Yost, and her court will be held on the last Saturday of April. Dana is secretary of the junior class at Maple Valley High School and serves on the student council. Her extra curricular ac­ tivities have included cheerleading, the flag corp., and softball. Dana enjoys hobbies ofjazz and tap dance, skiing and swimming. She has a keen understan­ ding of the syrup making pro­ cess and has been visiting area producers with her family since she was a youngster. “A trip to Martin’s (sugar bush) is an annual event,” she said. In her application to be a queen candidate, Dana said she think’s this year’s 50th an­ nual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival “should focus on ‘celebrating a half century of sweetness.’ By challenging everyone who has ever attend­ ed the festival to return this year to relive those ‘Maple Memories,’ this could help in­ crease attendance by playing up this 50th anniversary celebration.” Maple Valley Schools to be in session for full day March 22 School will be in session at Maple Valley all day Thurs­ day, March 22, through originally an in-service pro­ gram had been planned for the afternoon. School will be in session Friday morning, March 23, with students at the elemen­ tary school being dismissed at ' 11 a.m. and 11:19 a.m. at the Junior-Senior High School. And in-service meeting will be held in the afternoon. The original approved calendar listed Friday, March 23, as a possible make-up day. The following is the school calendar for the remainder of the school year: Spring Recess Begins, ends of school day, Friday, March 30. School Resumes, Monday, April 9. Good Friday, no school: possible make-up day, Friday, April 13. End of fifth marking period, The Nashville Fire Depart­ ment will honor Bremen Mike Applemen, who after 32 years of service, is retiring from the department. The party will be held at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall at 304 S. State St., in Nashville, Saturday, March 24. Social hour (cash bar) will run from 6 to 7 p.m., with the meal to follow. There will be a charge of $6 per person, which must ac­ company reservations. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol, 118 - No, 34 — Tuesday, March 20, 1990 School Board gives first reading of alcohol use policy by Mark LaRose Staff Writer After learning they would be seriously disciplined for using alcoholic beverages on the senior trip, a handful of Maple Valley students have requested refunds and will not accompany their peers to the capital. On the other hand, some students have said said they would refuse to participate in the annual May 13-18 senior trip to Washington D. C. ifno action was taken on an alcohol policy and procedure, said counselor Ward Rooks. There has been some confu­ sion about the existence of a board policy because the district is having its policy book rewritten by the Michigan Association of School Boards. The policy wasn’t strictly enforced in past senior trips because there wasn’t a clearly stated pro­ cedure for disciplining offenders. These actions and condi­ tions, administrators’ desires to save the senior trip from Hinckley wins presidential race in Nashville general election J-Ad Graphics -News Service NASHVILLE The in­ cumbent president pro tern on the village council, Ray Hin­ ckley, is now the village presi­ dent after defeating write-in candidate Hank Felder Jr., 101-40, in the March 12 general election. Hinckley, who has served on the council for 11 years, said he was pleased by the results and added that he was looking forward to his new position. He said he has no im­ mediate plans to make any changes. However, Hinckley did note that the water system would need work and that the Green “junk” case still had to be resolved. “But the economic outlook is good,” he said. Although village officials have been responsible for deficit spending for a few years, the recently approved 1990-91 Activity Budget for the village reflected a surplus of cash in a number of village funds. Hinckley’s election to the top post in the village will create an opening on the council. The village is planning to advertise for anyone in­ terested in serving the re­ mainder of Hinckley’s twoyear term on the council. There is one year remaining. Three incumbent trustees President Ray Hinckley See Hinckley, on page 3 Write-in candidate Villanueva stuns Nehmer 110-99 in presidential race by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE — Small town politics came alive for a general election in this small, rural Eaton County town of 860 on March 12 when write-in candidate Sue Villanueva regained the presi­ dent’s seat she had lost in the Feb. 19 primary. A total of 217 of Vermont­ ville’s 402 registered voters went to the polls for the general election, which saw Villanueva edge challenger JoeAnn Nehmer, 110 to 99. It marked the biggest turnout ever for the village. Before the primary, the electorate was already primed for action by the strong cam­ paigning of the two Democratic candidates for the office of village president. But the charge was set and the fuse was ultimately lit when presidential challenger Nehmer, an incumbent trustee, stunned the town and the reigning village president, Villanueva, 67-50, in the primary. A few days later, Villanueva announced her in­ tention of running a write-in campaign in an attempt to regain her presidential seat. Nehmer questioned the tactic. “If she had no intention of accepting the outcome of the primary, I’d like to know why President Sue Villanueva she took a petition out in the first place for the primary,” Nehmer said. “She could have just staged a write-in campaign in the general elec­ tion and saved the taxpayers considerable expense. ’ ’ Nehmer attributed her upset victory in the primary to a combination of factors. One of the main reasons that may have earned Nehmer some support was her letter campaign. But a second element that probably strengthened her ap­ peal to the voters was her pro­ gressive platform, calling for a more active and more in­ formed village council, as well as efforts to “lure” business and industry to Ver­ montville. Nehmer spoke of giving incentives and actively seaching for companies to at­ tract to the area. Nehmer also said she had a lot of supporters who turned out for the primary. Villanueva may have jumped offto a slower start on the campaign trail. Finishing her third two-year term as president, Villanueva opted for a slightly less progrssive, or a more middle-ofthe-road platform, and pro­ mised to maintain the status quo. “I’m doing a good job, and I will continue to do a good job as president of the village,” Villanueva said. “Everything is looking good for the village right now, and I intend to keep it that way.” After the primary results, Villanueva was compelled to act decisively and quickly, and with her own letter deal­ ing with the issues and strong last-ditch campaigning from her friends and supporters, she pulled off an upset and will maintain her seat at the head of the table in the village for another four years. Villanueva said she was happy to have won the village presidency in the general elec­ tion, which turned out to be a See Write-in, on page 2 extinction and the need for a clear policy and procedure prompted board action last Monday. Several senior girls were at the board meeting to protest the alcohol policy and propos­ ed disciplinary procedure. The board gave a first reading of the current substance abuse policy for the district, in response to the re­ quest for clarification of policy and for action on a recommended disciplinary procedure from Principal Larry Lenz and advisors Rooks, teacher Lonnie Spencer and librarian Pauline Hunt. “Smoking: “Smoking by students and/or the possession of any tobacco product is prohibited in any attendance center, at school-sponsored events or on the school grounds. “Alcohol use: “The consumption and/or possession of any alcoholic beverage by students in pro­ hibited in any attendance center, on school grounds or at any school-sponsored activity. “Any student who con­ sumes any alcoholic beverage upon school grounds or in an attendance center, at any school-sponosored activity off school grounds or going to or from any school sponsored ac­ tivity, shall be refused en­ trance and admission and may be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension or expulsion. “District personnel may refer students to any medical, treatment or social service agency when such student is reasonably believed to be abusing or incapacitated by the use of alcohol or other drugs. “Drug Use: “The consumption and/or possession of any controlled substance, look-a-like drug, or drug paraphernalia by students is prohibited in any attendance center, or on school or district grounds or at any school sponsored activity. “Any student who has in his possession any controlled substance or appears to be under the influence of any drugs before entering upon school or district grounds or in an attendance center, at any school-sponsored activity off school grounds or going to or from any school-sponsored activity, shall be reftised en­ trance and admission and may be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion," the cur­ rent board policy reads. Lenz apologized for the confusion and the suggestion that there wasn’t a policy in place. Policy and Curriculum Committee Chairman Harold Stewart said that group recommended including the procedure prepared by the ad­ ministrators and senior trip See School, on page 2 Future of SMAA league appears uncertain by Mark LaRose StaffWriter The future of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association appears uncertain and it could cease to exist by the 1991-92 school year. With the merger of Battle Creek Central and Springfield high schools confirmed, the SMAA then would be left with six teams: Maple Valley, Battle Creek Pennfield, Olivet, Bellevue, Bronson and Battle Creek St. Phillip. This is still a viable number, but two of the teams have been invited to apply or have applied for admittance to other leagues. Athletic Director Bill Rivest and High School Principal Larry Lenz told the Maple Valley Board of Education March 12 that Pennfield has been invited to join the seven­ team Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association and that Olivet was actively seeking another athletic league. “Nothing is for certain at this point (with the exception of the Springfield merger), but we are nevertheless look­ ing into all of our options and possibilities,” Lenz said. The options, which are purely speculation, Lenz and Rivest both stress, include Maple Valley joining another league, the SMAA remaining intact with the current teams, recruiting other teams to fill out the SMAA if either or both Pennfield and Olivet are accepted into other leagues, See Future, on page 12 Two communities mourn deaths of local students in traffic accident by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StiffWriter HASTINGS - Funeral ser- vices were held Monday for two Barry County students killed Thursday in a traffic accident west oftown. Faculty, staff and students See Two, on page 7 Two Barry County students were killed last Thursday when the car they were riding in overturned and crashed roof-first into a tree near Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday for Heather Dell, of Nashville, and Moses Sinclair, of Hastings. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 20, 1990 — Page 2 Write-in candidate, School Board give first reading, from front page Trustee Don Martin Treasurer Kay Marsh close contest. “I don’t know how it sounds, but I’m glad I won,” she said. “I’m really looking forward to my new term. “I’d really like to say that my supporters were just great,” Villanueva added. “And I want to assure everyone that I will do my best to continue to improve the village and maintain the health and welfare of the people.” The big turnout also im- were “friends” and there were no hard feelings, Nehmer did not respond to ef­ forts to contact her. There were no other con­ tests on the general election ballot in the village. Two incumbent trustees who ran unopposed, Republican Rod Hannon and Democrat Don Martin, were re-elected, as were Democratic Clerk Sharon Stewart and Republican Treasurer Kay Marsh. First-time Republican can­ didate Ron Houck, who also ran unopposed, will fill the trustee position being vacated by the outgoing Nehmer. Clerk Sharon Stewart pressed and pleased Villanueva, who said it reflected the amount of con­ cern the people have with the affairs of the village. In past years, and in many small towns, there seems to be a marked decline in civic in­ terest and activity, especially at the polls. Despite the fact that Villanueva said she spoke with Nehmer recently, since the election, and said they advisors. He also noted that it contained a few revisions from the recommended pro­ cedure previously presented to the board for approval. Thus, the school board also listened to a reading of the recommended procedure for administering the policy before passing a motion to ac­ cept it. “Senior Trip Alcohol and Drug Violation Procedures: “Evidence of possession, or use, or of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will j^plt ip, a five (5) day suspension, beginning with the first regularly scheduled day seniors are required to be in classes, after their return from the trip. The suspension will include being prohibited from participating in extra curricular activities (Honors Night, athletics, etc.). In addi­ tion, the student will be re­ quired to take all final exams for frill credit, regardless of possible exemptions. “A second episode involv­ ing drugs or alcohol, will result in immediate dismissal “Oh boy! A discount on my car insurance. Thanks, honey!" from frontpage from the trip, with NO RE­ message, so there won’t be FUND, and with transporta­ any confusion.” “Basically, we were hoping tion home at the STUDENT’S EXPENSE. In addition, the that when Washington, D.C. student will NOT BE raised the legal drinking age ALLOWED TO PAR­ to 21 it would eliminate the TICIPATE IN GRADUA­ problem. But last year a number of the students had TION EXERCISES. “In ALL cases the students fake ID’s, so we felt we had to WILL CALL HOME, in the do something if we were go­ advisors’ presence, to inform ing to continue offering senior trips.” Rooks said. their parents of the situation. Lenz named a number of “These actions are not designed to limit the students schools that discontinued senior trips because of in their idea of a good time, but rather to make for a safer, alcohol-related problems. He also rejected a request and in fact, a more enjoyable from the seniors present at the trip for all.” The board unanimously ap­ meeting who asked for a proved the procedure for ad­ special meeting with the ministrating the district’s senior class to clarify the alcohol policy and substance abuse policy. Rooks said later that the disciplinary procedure. Lenz said the seniors were students who dropped out of mature enough to understand the trip were few in number. “It’s not an epidemic or a the purpose and need for the major uprising,” he said. “I policy and procedure and that feel much better as an it wasn’t necessary to take educator knowing that we time out of class. “I’ll be happy to speak to have this policy and procedure anyone who has questions,” to enforce it.” In the past, the policy ex­ Lenz assured the board. “And isted, but the advisors didn’t I’ll make sure that every senior gets a copy ofthe board have a procedure to follow. He said that in the past, the policy and disciplinary advisors certainly didn’t con­ procedure.” About the students who had done drinking, but “they didn’t play junior police” and pulled out of the trip because fortunately there haven’t been of the plans to discipline students caught drinking, any serious problems. “But if we see anything Lenz had litte to say, except: “Ifthe reason they’re going suspicious this year, we will act on it,” he said. “We’re is to drink, I guess they sending the students a shouldn’t be going.” ? "Friends Of the Opera House ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING March 22 • 7 p.m. Vermontville Village Hall 121 S. Main Open to anyone intersted in Opera House restoration. Special discounts for safe drivers 45 and over are available from your Auto-Owners agent. ■ ■ i Vermontville Township Board TklNo PrtMl/rnfkopft,' Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville Vermontville Village Board 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble Trustee Ron Houck Area Church Schedules 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA.......... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ...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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR METHODIST CHURCH 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD i i 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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. ALAN METTLER 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 activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (V2 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO �Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY Board of Education 3. Administration Building, 7:02 p.m., March 12, 1990 Present: C. Viele, Vice President, L. Filter, D. Hawkins, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. Absent: Wm. Flower. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Viele and a roll call vote was taken for attendance which was as listed above. Supervisor Aldrich and all administra­ tors were present. 2. Minutes: Motion was made by Hawkins, sup­ ported by Stewart to approve the minutes of the special board of education meeting held Hinckley wins , 4. 5. continuedfrom front 6. 7. 8. Treasurer Lois Elliston who ran unopposed for twoyear terms were also re­ elected. Ted Spoelstra received 128 votes, Forrest Burd received 119, and Larry Filter received 100. Sid Green and Roger Claypool Jr. each received four votes for trustee. Claypool, an 18-year-old Maple Valley High School student, nearly pulled an upset victory in the Feb. 19 primary when he came within a. half dozen votes of unseating Filter. Treasurer Lois Elliston and Clerk Rose Heaton also ran unopposed and received 144 votes apiece. Assesor Jud Cooley receiv­ ed 130 votes and was unopposed. 9. Football Varsity Head Coach Assistant Varsity ......... Junior Varsity Head Coach Assistant Junior Varsity Golf Golf Boys Basketball Varsity Boys Basketball Coach J.V. Boys Basketball Coach Freshman Boys Basketball Coach 8th Grade Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Trustee Ted Spoelstra All of the candidates are Republicans. Wrestling Varsity Head Coach 10. 11. Trustee Larry Filter February 21, 1990. Ayes: All present. Absent: Flower. Motion carried. Bills: A motion was made by Stewart, suppor­ ted by Filter to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $41,614.39. Ayes: AH present. Absent: Flower. Motion carried. Payrolls: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: February 23, $159,024.04; March 9, $234,442.43. Ayes: All present. Absent: Flower. Motion carried. Communications: The following thank you notes were read: -■— Thank you note from LaDuska Brumm of Putnam Library for the donation in memory of Virginia Blood and Clancie Reese. — Thank ybi/note from the family of Jerry Reese for then8fonation in memory of Clancie Reese. — A letter from Mrs. Audrey Watson, Business Block - Teacher, thanking the Board for the opportunity to job share and stated she would be returning to her full time teaching position for the 90-91 school year. Drivers Ed Vehicles: Andrus Chevrolet and Buick will be furnishing five driver education vehicles this summer. A letter of apprecation will be sent on behalf of the Board of Education. J.V. Baseball Coach: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Hawkins to approve Mr. Rivest recommendation and extend a coaching contract to Mike Booher as Junior Varsity Boys Baseball Coach for the 89-90 school year. Ayes: All present. Absent: Flower. Motion carried. Graduation: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to appoint trustees Mrs. Beatrice Pino and Mr. Dave Hawkins to represent the Board of Education at this year's graduation commencement exercises. Ayes: All present. Absent: Flower. Motion carried. Coaches: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to approve Mr. Rivest's recommendation and in accordance with the master teaching contract to approve the following persons for fall and winter coaching positions for the 1990-91 school year: Trustee Forrest Burd 12. 13. r 157 S. Main Street Vermontville Phone 726-0330 Mike Booher ..Jerry Reese Todd Gonser Wallace Clay Mike Booher Jerry Reese Chris Ricketts Ayes: All present. Motion carried. The Athletic Council would like to review the coaching recommendations in the future before being presented to the Board. Retirement - J. St. Andrew: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Maplewood Teacher Jean St. Andrew announcing her plans to retire at the end of the 89-90 school year. A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Tobias to accept Mrs. St. Andrew's request for retirement. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Trustee Hawkins expressed respect and grati­ tude for her years of service to Maple Valley on behalf of the board. Second Year Probation - Fuller/Kellogg: Motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to approve Mrs. Potter's recommendation for second year probation for Karen Long and Mary Papranec for the 90-91 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Tenure - Fuller: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to approve Mrs. Potter's recommendation and grant Sue Schinck and Tammy Wilde tenure for the 1990-91 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Continued employment - Fuller/Kellogg: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Stewart to approve Mrs. Potter's recommendation and offer continued employment for the following Fuller and Kellogg teachers: Sallie Jo Affolder Clara Arvizu Sandy Briggs Sue Doozan Theresa Duffy Rose Dunham Maryjo Fralick Melanie Garlinger Beauty Shop Guenther Mittelstaedt .................. Todd Gonser Gary St. Onge Wallace Clay Kris Green Pat Hansen Claudette Holmberg Inez Hubka Pam Hunt David Hustwick Carol Kersten Tammi King Laurie Kipp Gerrie Long Hal Maxson Ann Meulendyke Stephanie Nelson Patricia Retzer Michelle Skovera Steve Slag Cathy VanderMolen Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 14. Second Year Probationary - Maplewooa: m motion was made by Filter, supported by Hawkins to approve Mr. Doozan's recommen­ dation for second year probation for Jamie Johnson and Jill Shance for the 90-91 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 15. Tenure - Maplewood: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Tobias to approve Mr. Doozan's recommendation and grant Kelly Schoonbeck and Amy Toutant tenure for the 90-91 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 16. Continued Employment - Maplewood: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Hawkins to approve Mr. Doozan's recommendation and offer continued employment for the following Maplewood teachers for the 90-91 school year: Cindy Baker Sheryl Berry Lori Bunker Debbie Cooley Linda Gaber Cindy Gutchess Bernie Hynes Liz King Susan Luyendyk Glenna MacDonald Merry Ossenheimer Norma Sherman Mary Slag Laura Smith Robert Smith Vicki Williams Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 17. Second Year Probationary - High School: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Tobias to approve Mr. Lenz's recommendation for second year probation for Debra Hervey, Becky Jamros and Michael Schneiderhan for the 90-91 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 18. Tenure - High School: A motion was made by Filter, supported by Hawkins to approve Mr. Lenz’s recommendation and grant Wallace Clay and Nancy Defever tenure for the 90-91 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 19. Continued Employment - High School: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Hawkins to approve Mr. Lenz's recommendation and offer continued employment for the following Jr-Sr. High School teachers: Norma Acker Denise Berry > Beverly Black Michael Booher Debra Clift Mark Feinauer Shannon Fineout Cindy Gatewood Todd Gonser Judy Harger Burr Hartenburg Susan Hodgman John Hughes Pauline Hunt Gail Johnson Linda Johnson William Kipp Theresa Lake Lucinda Martin Marianne Martin Guenther Mittelstaedt Jacqueline Peek Jerry Reese Christopher Ricketts Ward Rooks Ronald Rosin Gary St. Onge Carol Satterly Stacy Schadd Manuel Smith Sharlot Sours Lonnie Spencer Susan Steff el Julie Swartz Susan Townsend Dennis Vanderhoef Elizabeth VanderMolen Audrey Watson Marge Wolff Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 20.Building Principals - Contracts: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Tobias to approve Superintendent Wolff's recommenda­ tion and grant a one year contract extension for the building administrators through June 30, 1992: David Doozan, Larry Lenz, Nancy Potter, William Rivest (upon meeting residency requirement). Ayes: All present. Motion car­ ried. 21. SMAA League: Principal Lenz and Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Bill Rivest reported on the outlook and membership of the SMAA league. 22. Committee Reports: First Reading: Mr. Hawk­ ins, Member of the Policies and Curriculum Committee, reported on their meeting regar­ ding proposed board policy. Trustee Hawkins read JCDAA-Smoking, JCDAB-Alcohol Use and JCDAC-Drug Use and stated the committee's recommendation was to adopt these as policy. There was consensus of the board that JCDAA Smoking, JCDAB - Alcohol Use and JCDAC Drug Use be considered as the first reading to be established as policy. 23. Alcohol and Drug Violation Prcedures: There was discussion regarding proposed senior trip alcohol and drug violation procedures. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Tobias to approve the "Senior Trip Alcohol and Drug Violation Procedures" as recommended by senior class advisors, Mr. Rooks and Principal Lenz. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 24. Step Increases: Mr. Wolff informed the Board that Mr. Claggett was reviewing individual employee requests for step increases and would report to the board after evaluation. 25. Public Forum: There will be a Curriculum Advisory (Michigan Health Model) - Public Forum in the Jr.-Sr. High School Cafeteria April 10, 1990. A notice will be published in the paper for two weeks. 26. Policy: Mr. Wolff will attempt to schedule Dr. Funk of M.A.S.B. to review the proposed policy book with the Board March 26, 1990 or in May, 1990. 27.Senior Trip: There was a brief discussion regarding clarification on the procedures for the senior trip. Principal Lenz stated he would offer clarification to seniors. 28.Adjournment: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:20 p.m. Ayes: All present. Meeting adjourned. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education THESE MINUTES ARE PROPOSED MINUTES APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. SUBJECT TO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 20, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... ■aia By Susan Hinckley Nashville News 60 years ago today "County Letters" was a heading used for the popular correspondent columns published in The Nashville News in the early part of the 20th century. In that era the reports covered a nearly 300-square mile region ranging from Sunfield to Assyria, from Vermontville to Hastings. In addition to personal items, the "letters" provided information on events at rural schools and churches, such as seen in this circa-1900 photo of Assyria Center, approximately the southernmost point of Nashville News coverage. Though more limited in number, the correspondent reports were still featured in The News as late as the 1960s. Nearly every "Four Corners" had a scribe who sent weekly columns to The Nashville News. Some districts had several correspondents. Maple Grove Center (seen here circa-1910) had its own reporter, but at various times there also wgre news writers for the neighborhoods of Southwest Maple Grove, South Maple Grove, East Maple Grove and North Maple Grove. There was widespread in-, terest in the "doings" of friends and neighbors, as well as in the activities of others living within the circulation area of the newspaper. The Nashville News issue pensation for their weekly ef­ of 60 years ago today was one forts, covered a nearly in which interesting reports 300-square-mile area ranging from rural correspondents from Sunfield to Assyria, seemed to outshine the “hard from Vermontville to news” stores on Page One. Hastings. Correspondent columns Topics included the usual were an important part of the “who visited whom.” Com­ early News, reaching their ments on neighborhood school peak under the direction of and church events also were longtime editor-publisher typical, as were observations Len. W. Feighner in the first ofcurrent weather conditions, quarter of this century. He especially as related to the far­ featured the rural reports ming community. A new team under the heading “Country of horses, a new auto, a new Letters.” home, or a new baby received The columns, written by equal attention in the Country neighborhood scribes who Letters. There was interest in received no monetary com- who was ill, who was on the Diana’s Plaice Professional Styling for the Whole Family Now Doing French Braiding NOW DOING — FRENCH BRAIDING OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 mend, and who was traveling where. A sample of the weekly of­ ferings which held such in­ terest for Nashville News readers of an earlier era is seen in the following excerpts from the issue of March 20, 1930. Martin Corners- By Millie Fisher - About 65 at our last PTA at the school house. We enjoyed the debate very much. The question was: “Resolved, that farming is the most profitable and agreeable occupation for the man of moderate means.” Robert Martin and Elmer Gillespie were on the affirmative side and Lloyd Cogswell and Robert Newton on the negative. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Von Fumiss of Nashville gave us an interesting talk on “Taxation.” Mrs. Agnes Barry and Mrs. Nina Barry furnished delicious sand­ wiches and coffee. Several from here attended the Castleton Township caucus in Nashville last Saturday. Kalamo - By Mrs. Opha B. Ripley - Ford Sanders commenced shearing sheep Monday morning. John Shields of Lansing visited his mother, Mrs. Lydia Shields, Sunday. William Southern — MAPLE VALLEY — Board Nominating Petitions School Board nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools by anyone interested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. There are two four-year terms on the board of education for the period of July 1,1990 through June 30, 1994. The terms of Beatrice Pino and David Hawkins expire June 30, 1990. Nominating petitions must be filed with the Secretary, Board of Education or designee not later than 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, April 9,1990. 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 12, 1990. and family are moving into William Dodgson’s house, and Henry Joppie and family moved into the O.W. Gridley house Saturday. Charles Mor­ ris’ nephew, Vem Morris, a World War veteran, was buried Monday. While Ned Spores was pumping a gasoline lantern Sunday night, it exploded, burning his face severely. Karl Ripley is assisting Orley Merill of Thomapple Lake for a few days. Northeast Castleton - By Mrs. George Austin - Ray and Don Gutchess of Battle Creek visited their father over the weekend. Mrs. Bert Tit­ marsh of Battle Creek brought Clark Titmarsh to his brother William’s Thursday. Clark has been spending the winter with his daughter in Allen­ town, Pa. Mrs. James Cousin is enjoying a new piano. Branch District - By Mrs. Vincent Norton - The PTA of the Branch school was held last Thursday evening with a good attendance and a good program. Mrs. L.E. Mudge is under the doctor’s care. The Home Management class will meet with Mrs. Gladys Hawblitz on Tuesday, March 25. All members should be present, as this is the last meeting of the year. Prayer meeting at the North Evangelical church, Thursday evening, with a business meeting, following it. South Vermontville - By Mrs. Asa Strait - Mr; and Mrs. Asa Strait attended a party in Lansing Saturday night. They also visited at Jay Ackerson’s, as Mr. Ackerson is sick. The neighborhood was shocked to hear ofthe death of Cora Randell. Mr. Randell found her dead on the porch Saturday morning, as she had been out to a party and return­ ed about 11:30 o’clock, and must have passed awy as she stepped on the porch. The syrup making is nearly at an end. There has been a large amount of syrup made this year. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Steves have moved down in the Anderson house. A large crowd attended the dance Friday night, nearly 100 numbers being out. They are being held every Friday night at Vermontville opera house. Bill French has an Oldsmobile coupe. West Kalamo - By Mrs. Truman Gordnier - Arlin Means took dinner with Gerrit Klont Sunday, and in the afternoon called on several old schoolmates. The Bowen PTA will be Friday evening, March 28. The Powers family of Ver­ montville will furnish the entertainment and it will begin at 8 o’clock. Everyone is in­ vited. Visitors please bring silverware and either cake or fried cakes. We are glad to report Kate Bowen is back to the old homestead, living - it seems good to see her there again. Church Thursday. The Swift young people entertained a company of people at the sugar bush Sunday. Striker District - By Alma Cruttenden - A large crowd attended the auction sale at Ray demon’s last Monday. On an average, things sold well. We are having very heavy traffic on Road 28, beginning last Monday, due to construc­ tion work on the Battle Creek Road, No. 37. Even the Grand Rapids, Hastings and Barryville -By Mrs. Willis Battle Creek buses. Our school is enjoying a Lathrop - Rev. and Mrs. Edgerton and Mrs. Zanie Day new organ due to the attended a business meeting of generosity ofMr. and Mrs. T. the M.P. conference last Johnson of Hastings. Wednesday at Flint. Congratulations are inorder Mrs. Rhoda Lathrop was for Mr. and Mrs. Manley operated on last Thursday at Sherman of Hastings, who the Pennock Hospital for a were recently married. Mrs. Sherman was Elinor Chaffee major operation. The L.A.S. will serve a of this place. This week Catherine Hunt potluck dinner at the church of Durfee district, who is a Friday. All invited. Mrs. Cora Deller, who has Barry County Normal stubeen spending the winter with dent, will observe and do friends in Lansing, is spen- practice teaching in our ding a few days with friends school. and attended church here. Little Jimmie Ho ughtai in and Doreen and Lucile Barnes District - By Mrs. Charlton are absent from Lena S. Mix - Ernest Hart- school, wrestling with whoop­ well was at Battle Creek Mon­ ing cough. day and Dr. Sleight perform­ ed an operation on one of his Maple Grove - By Mrs. eyes. Friends are' hoping it Wesley DeBolt - Mr. and win be successful. Mrs. Erwin of Grand Rapids Mr. and Mrs. Wesley have traded property with Mr. Dickinson of Charlotte are and Mrs. M.C. Owen and very happy over the arrival of took possession of the a little son. Mrs. Dickinson (general) store Monday. was formerly Miss Martha No school at the Norton the Mason. first of the week as the teacher, Cameron McIntyre, West Vermontville - By is ill. Mrs. Roy Weeks - Oliver Mr. and Mrs. John Mason, Hardy has been absent from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bell and school several days on ac­ Mesdames Severa Van count of illness. Augen, Etta Gould, Ada John Muchmore has had a Balch, Olive McIntyre, completejob ofwiring done at Katherine Maurer and Edith his farm home and will soon DeBolt attended a club have the pleasure of electric meeting at the home of Mr. lights. and Mrs. Harry Mason in Bat­ Mr. and Mrs. Will Sweet tle Creek on Wednesday. and family are now located on their new farm purchased of Dayton Corners - By Mrs. Frank King, and Mr. and Gertrude Baas Marion Mrs. King have moved to Foreman was married to Mrs. their new home in Chester. Elsie Rose of Hastings Mon­ The three children of Mr. day evening. Mrs. Oliver Sweet have entered our Downing and her sister, Miss school, which brings the Frances Loftus, visited their enrollment to 31. father at Freeport Sunday. Others from the Shores school Southwest Sunfield - By that received certificates of Grace Sheldon - John Wilkes reward for penmanship from purchased a team last week. Henry Fields’, Shenandoah, S.A. Baker has sold his farm Iowa, were John Phillips, to Henry Stewart of Dowling. Glenn Slocum and Doris A large company ofpeople at- Slocum and Hazel Phillips. tended the funeral of A.C. Kilpatrick at the Kilpatrick Continued on next pag �**»• Mop** Volley News, Nashville Tuesday. March 20. 1990 — Page 5 Eaton County 4-Her’s eligible to raise foals for special project Eaton County 4-H horse project members are eligible to receive Standardbred foals to raise from October 1990 to August or September 1991 as part of the Michigan 4-H Standarbred Horse Production project. The purpose of the project m to help young people become aware of the racing industry and how it con­ tributes to Michigan's economy Youths learn the economics of raising a 4-H summer Cloverbud plans April 10 meeting The Eaton County 4-H Council is sponsoring a pro­ gram for youth, ages 6 to 8, interested in doing kaleidoscope of hands-on ac­ tivities, including crafts, nature, foods, animals, and many more. A planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Extension Office in Charlotte. The meeting is open to 4-H leaders, parents, older teens or others interested in work­ ing with 4-H Cloverbuds. For more information con­ tact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. *<L"t 'Wfei tt^kjV' ^Xf£'i hiWi,.. hiW w «i|n k7> «1st litatotHMi k?w H.uiiku ®toii taut^t ’iI*ft wradiinii Stem ijfcQti tent i ttjtet (tad ItewICtai NASHVILLE The Chamber of Commerce Meeting set for April 4 has been rescheduled for April 10 at 7 p.m. The chamber will meet at Gramma’s Place Restaurant on Main Street for dinner and will discuss plans for this year’s Harvest Festival, which will be held in August in conjunction with the sixth annual Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous and Shoot. Memories of Past Continued from previous page— ieods school. Into I® fafte wd Dortei nd Id North Irish Street - By George Fiebach Francis Childs called on Mrs. Mary Scothome in Nashville one day last week. Fred Swift is working at Andrew Dooling Jr.’s Frank Harvey is helping Sam Shepard with his spring plowing. . |i I to®ft Mis.Ei®^^ sky t*Jo« , fit look lk *P^ P ft * i lb?f!ui . Quailtrap Items - Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Mitchell and family of Jackson spent the weekend with J.N. McOmber and Nelson. Mrs. Fred Fuller and daughters, Wilma and Mary, spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Sterling Bahs. By lira , i''*^k .*^.tk|!i®‘ f,i®® *>i. .. th ®® '*52^ t te® G^^ Gi G^^i' .J1fl0d *>■i *>■ *8171 The Michigan Standardbred *Breeders Association will donate approximately 20 foals for 4-H members to raise and sell at the Michigan Hamess Horseman’s Association sale in August or September 1991. Workshops on the racing in­ dustry, Standardbred care and breeding farms will be provid­ ed by the Michigan Hamess Horseman's Association and the Cooperative Extension Service. Sheldon Corners By Mrs. Amos Dye - Miss Kate Bowen entertained Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Brighton Sun­ day and Monday. Mrs. Fred Gromtnons and two daughters and little grandson and Mrs. Mike Grommon spent Satur­ day evening with A.E. Dye and wife. Mr. Grommon has bought a farm between Grand Ledge and Mulliken. Other “country” reports in this News issue came from Woodbury, some 11 miles north of Nashville, and from Assyria, an equal distance to the south. *>«!!##£•• ‘‘. ii**dd j. *».»» J»w *«* . $ y the Michigan Standardbred Breeders’ Association. Applications are due April 15 and may be obtained at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office. For more information call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Important: Action you must take if your phone number begins with 852 Now you have a choice of long distance companies for Dial 1 Plus service. Don't leave that choice to chance. Don't give up your right to choose. If you have not already received it, you soon will be getting complete information from Michigan Bell by mail, along with a ballot listing your choices of Dial 1 Plus long distance companies. Your Dial 1 Plus options and the steps you should take are described in detail. And you will be-given the date by which you must make your selection to avoid having a long distance company randomly selected for you. If your phone number does not begin with the number above, don't worry. You will be notified when your area is ready for Dial 1 Plus service. As part of the restructuring of the telephone industry, you must choose a company for Dial 1 Plus service or such a company will be chosen for you. Should this happen, it will be a random selection by computer. We urge you to make your own choice—because a company selected at random will not necessarily be one that best serves your specific needs. The information you receive will include telephone numbers for the various long distance companies, so you can easily look into their services and charges before you make your choice. What is Dial 1 Plus? Need more help? Let's Talk! Dial 1 Plus is simply dialing " 1" plus the area code (when necessary), plus the telephone number to complete a long distance call outside of your LATA. Companies offering long distance ser­ vice can now offer you die same Dial 1 Plus service previously available only to customers of AT&T Michigan Bell cannot recommend a long distance company, but if you have any questions about Dial 1 Plus service, or if you have misplaced the ballot we mailed, just call the Michigan Bell Let's Talk Center at this toll-free number: 1 800 555-5000 @ Michigan Ben AN/lAlBITtCH COMPANY : ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J •THURSDAYS THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.J J Doon Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 _ perience and knowledge as well as adult assistance. The Michigan 4-H Standardbred Horse Production project is sponsored by the Michigan 4-H-Youth Pro­ gram, the Michigan Hamess Horseman’s Association and Michigan Bell Service Bulletin Maple Valley Athletic Boosters® BINGO Applicants must have parental permission, their 4-H leaders’ and 4-H youth agent’ recommendation, and ade­ quate stabling, feeding and grazing facilities. Candidates must be at least 14 years old and have some horse ex- Watch the mail and make your choice soon. <p- fintitt rtj 11 Hit (Mm « * •* Hat- *n*Wratol' also Nashville Chamber meeting set ofMtfttiiiiii tote liny (ty Hi uiii ia, ritadl Nou- «H marketable horse and develop responsibility. c 1990 Michigan Bell. All Rights Reserved. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 20, 1990 — Page 6 School board trustee Bea Pino to receive award J-Ad Graphics News Service Maple Valley Board of Education Trustee Bea Pino will be honored with an Award of Merit by the Michigan Association of School Boards. She earned the award for hav­ ing accumulated 75 or more points according to guidelines set up by the MASB, Superintendent Carroll Wolff announced last Monday. “I want to congratulate you on the on the extraordinary achievement of the Maple Valley Board of Education,” said MASB Executive Direc­ tor Justin King in a letter to the board. “Her achievement will be recognized at MASB’s first annual Regional Meetings and Awards Ceremonies. We en­ courage you and the members of your board to attend the meeting and ceremony in your region,” he added. Pino, who is serving her fourth year on the board, said she accumulated the points by attending MASB conferences and was pleased and surprised by the announcement. She will receive the award at the regional meeting and ceremony in Rockford May 2. The meeting will also feature a full slate of mini­ programs and a legislative up­ date. Dinner will also be serv­ ed at the event. “The conferences usually last for three days, and they are excellent,” Pino said. The MASB conferences are also designed to help board Look your best at all times ... with a ... CARE-FREE STYLE for the Upcoming Events The Village Hair Port 470 East Main Street Vermontville 726-0257 or 726-1319 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Some evenings by appointment. STANTON'S IWlUCTIOneERS G RChLTORSi^F members improve their leadership skills. She last attended a threeday MASB conference in Oc­ tober in Detroit. Pino has also been to conferences in Grand Rapids. In other business last Monday: — The school board ap­ proved a motion to designate Pino and Trustee Dave Hawkins to present diplomas at the 1990 graduation ceremony Sunday, June 3. Hawkins’ daughter, Heather, will be among the graduating seniors. — The board noted that the annual school election will be held Monday, June 11, 1990. The terms of Pino and Hawkins expire June 30. Candidates can file nominating petitions until April 9, at 4 p.m. The peti­ tions are available in the ad­ ministration building. The last date for a candidate to withdraw is April 12 by 4 p.m. — The board approved the junior varsity baseball and fall and winter coaching recom­ mendations made by Athletic Director Bill Rivest. — The school board ap­ proved probation and tenure recommendations of all three building administrators. — A letter of resignation from Maplewood teacher Jean St. Andrew, who will be 65 in July, was accepted by the school board. — The board acknowledg­ ed high school business Robert L. Closson, Sr. Trustee Bea Pino teacher Audrey Watson’s in­ tention to return from job sharing for three years to full­ time status. — Upon the recommenda­ tion of Wolff, the board grantede one-year contract ex­ tensions to building ad­ ministrators, Junior-Senior High School Principal Larry Lenz and assistant Principal Bill Rivest (upon meeting the residency requirement), Fuller/Kellogg Principal Nan­ cy Potter and Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan. The pacts were extended through June 30, 1992. — The board discussed the future of the Southern Michigan Atletic Association (see story elsewhere in this edition for details). — The board heard a report from the policy and cur­ riculum committee concern­ ing a recommendation for an alcohol use procedure (see story for details). (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MMri STRCCT UCRMOnlMIllC. MICHIGin 49096 1flASHMIlie Roller skating planned for scouts *ntAiToa (517)852-1717 TO BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION Friday, March 30th 12 Noon Families and friends of Nashville Girl Scouts are in­ vited to roller skat at the Thor­ napple Lake Rink. Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors can skate tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 and Daisies and Brownies Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30. Scouts are reminded to turn in their cookie money. There are Girl Scout cookies available at Mace Pharmacy and Maple Valley Amoco. 706 S. BOSTWICK, CHARLOTTE TWO BEDROOM HOME with attached garage located on two lots plus a two car garage located on a separate lot. These two properties will be sold to the highest bidders on the 30th! Call for a flyer. ‘Two story home located in Vermontville SOLD IN ONE DAY! ‘Get ready for summer with this beautiful in-ground pool ‘Three bedroom home, two baths, family room, fireplace ‘Three car garage, large deck ‘Additional land available (V-47) ‘Nice three bedroom ranch home located at 194 Kinsel Hwy. ‘Approx. 1 acre of land, pole building ‘Fireplace, deck, walk-out basement (CH-100) Vermontville News The Historical Society will meet Thursday, March 22. The guest speaker will talk about stones. Potluck will be at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, March 21, the United Methodist Youth Fellowship practice will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Joyce and John Penix were visitors of the O’Dells this past week. M-32. GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Very busy small-town restaurant! Call for details and be L-92. APPROX. 134 ACRES OF LAND..................... and Gene of Germany; four grandchildren; his mother, Rita Evans of Florida; his father, Stanley of Lansburg; two sisters, Joyce Reed and Jan Lawrence, both ofFlorida; one brother, Gary of Stanton; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17 at the Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken. Burial was at the Meadowbrook Cemetery. M. Allen Sinclair HASTINGS - M. Allen Sinc­ lair, 16 of 3475 Tillotson Lake Road, Hastings passed away Friday, March 16, 1990 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. Mr. Sinclair was bom on April 15,1973 in Hastings, the son ofHarold and Helen (Shellenbarger) Sinclair. He was raised in Hastings and attended the Hastings School. He was active in football in the Hast­ ings School Programs. He is survived by his parents, Harold and Helen Sinclair of Hastings; three brothers, Noah Sinclair of Jones, Steven (White) Sinclair of the United States Army in Germany and Gene Sinclair of Hastings; maternal grandpa­ rents, Richard and Helen Shellenbarger; Paternal grand­ mother and step grandfather, Ethel and Ray Shaneck and paternal great grandmother, Belle Hathaway, all of Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Jeff Arnett and Rev. Richard Taggart officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the M.A.D.D. Program. Martha E. Van Buren SUNFIELD - Martha E. Van Buren ofSunfield passed away Tuesday, March 13, 1990 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Van Buren was bom June 17, 1903 in Sebewa Township, Sunfield, the daughter of John Snow and Susie (Kenyon) Peabody. She was a columnist for many years for the Sunfield Sentinel. Her column was called Saubee Lake News. She also worked for the Sunfield Telephone Company and was one of their last remaining operators. She also worked for the government weighing com at the Sunfield Elevator for several years. She was a lifelong member of the Sunfield Methodist Church, a member ofthe Helen M. Edwins Tent #30 D.U.V., Sunfield, Sunfield Senior Citi­ zens, and an avid bowler. Mrs. Van Buren is survived by one son and daughter-in­ law, James and Marilyn Van Buren; two daughters and sons-in-law, Eunice and Ed Black of Vermontville and Elaine and Forrest Nash of Ionia; 21 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; three sisters, Sylvia (David) Elliott ofFlori­ da, Ella (Max) Oneil ofMulli­ ken and Mary (Charles) Camp- bell of Ludington; two sistersin-law, Iva Peabody of Arizona and Hildred Peabody of Vermontville and a host of friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon in 1963; two brothers, Kenyon Peabody and Harold Peabody. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17 at the Rosier Funeral Home MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield with Rev. Gordon F. Binns officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield S.P.Y.S. Scholarship Fund, Sunfield Church of the Brethren or G.A.R Research Fund. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. SYRUP OF IPECAC Pick up your FREE prevention kits here at Mace Pharmacy. with approx. 95 acres tillable, balance in woods. L-95.130 ACRES OF VACANT LAND with about 120 tillable acres. L-93. APPROX. 14 ACRES with spring and some trees. Only w EATON RAPIDS - Robert L. Closson, Sr., 52 of Eaton Rapids passed away Wednesday, March 14, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Closson was born Janu­ ary 25, 1938 in Lansing. He was employed at B.O.C. He was a member ofthe Moose Lodge #288, Lansing. Mr. Closson is survived by two daughters, Michelle Slee and Nicole Closson, both of Nashville; three sons, Bob Jr. of Charlotte, Chris of Lansing Your Pharmacist wants you to beat childhood poisonings. *158 acre farm located in Barry County ‘Approx. 110 acres tillable ‘Large, remodeled home, some buildings (F-31) sure to see this property before you buy! Obituaries rea oca on on pave While quantities last • March 18 thru 24th roa . ....................................... $i q sqq Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle - 726-0605 Bob Gardner • 726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lanslng) 323-9536 Art Allwardt - 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! ...For The Treatment Of Poisonings. v whiw Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville ph. 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 20. 1990 — Page 7 All-school musiciul set for this weekend Maple Valley’s all-school musical “Give My Regards to Broadway” with music by George M. Cohan, will be performed Friday and Satur­ day, March 23 and 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the junior-senior high school auditorium. The story centers around producer Dick Foster opening a broadway show. He must contend with a stubborn leading lady, money pro­ blems, an aspiring leading lady, and the “mob”. This musical features some old-time favorites such as “Yankee Doodle Boy,” “It’s a Grand Old Flag” and “Give My Regards to Broadway”. The 20-member cast is made up of several veterans of the Maple Valley stage, as well as some talented newcomers. “Give My Regards to Broadway” is be­ ing directed by Norma Ocker and Carol Kristen. Advance tickets are S2.50, and $3 at the door. They may be purchased from any cast member or at the high school office. The cast includes: Steve Bowen as Dick Foster; Crystal Mitchell as Mary Col­ lins; Scott Knoll as Eddie Cowles; Lisa Long as Betty; Bill Reynolds as Leggs Ruby; Janel Hansen as Trixie Sticks; Andy True as Mugsy; Cindy Hansen as Babs; Chris Mudry as Donald Harper; Tonya Schaffer as Mona Monroe; Tami Mason as Flossie; Sarah Simpson as Hilda; Polly Sayles as Suzie; and Elisha Ayars as Connie. The chorus includes Jenna Rounds, Melissa Gillian, Matt Nehmer, Corey Mettler, and Brad Sansom. Choreographer is Helena Lehman and technical director is Garth Dawson. ^ss K5*h,*1 ** Khj] ** w ™ ShiKjI* i nili ritriitatj, ®fi!i hffllstwnwtW iMi U|,Wllk to tahxitafo W f M to. Orin f. 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She was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital after the accident Sinclair, 16, of 3475 Til­ lotson Road, who was seated in the front seat with Heather Dell, also was killed when the car rolled onto its side and struck a large tree with the car's roof. Troopers Greg Fouty and Vance Hoskins said Dell's car was speeding north on Tan­ ner Lake Road, crested a hill and went airborne. Dell lost control ofthe car, crossed the road and and slid into an em­ bankment off the west shoul­ der ofthe roadway. As the car slid sideways into the ditch, it dropped onto its right side. The mo­ mentum carried the vehicle HELP WANTED forward to crash into a large tree with its roof. Troopers said none of the passengers were wearing seatbelts. They added, how­ ever, seatbelts probably would not have spared the lives of the front seat pas­ sengers. The accident remains under investigation, troopers said. Services for Dell were held Monday at the Maple Valley Chapel of Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. The Rev. Robert Taylor offici­ ated. A 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Dell at­ tended Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Dell was a former member of the Nashville Girl Scouts and played in the Maple Val­ ley High School Band and Maple Valley Community Band. Del is survived by her mother Cheryl Dell of Nashville, sister Beth Ann, grandparents Ernest and Bar­ bara Dell ofNashville, great­ grandmother Nora Walker of Belding, uncle and aunt Robert and Diane Dell of Hastings, and many other uncles, aunts and cousins. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Babs (Cindy Hansen) and Mugsy (Andy True) prepare to "case the joint" in "Give My Regards to Broadway." ■ Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We’re only silent until you need us. 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Hastings • Middleville • Caledonia • Bellevue • Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 20, 1990 — Page 8 Nashville annual PTO carnival earns $1,800 for group J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — With a theme of “Bring in the Clowns,” the annual Nashville Parent Teachers Organization Carnival also brought in approximately $1,800, said organizer and cochair Janet Adams. Mike Meade also cochaired the gala event, which was held at Fuller school on Friday, March 10. “The funds generated by the Nashville PTO Carnival are used to pay for various school-related activities and to purchase needed equipment for the students and teachers In perhaps the best expression of the Fuller-PTO Carnival’s theme of "Bring in the Clowns," this class did just that. Before the carnival was ready to open, these third graders in Inez Hubka s class decorated their classroom, which became part of the m idway that night, with giant colorful clowns that they made from household goods and ordinary items they found around the school! In keeping with the carnival’s theme of "Bring in the Clowns," the Pincombe’s, (l-r) Mark, Jodi and Wendy, entertained customers who wanted to buy a key to try in the Treasure Chest. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate at Fuller and Kellogg Elemen­ tary schools,” Adams said. She noted that contributions and attendance were down a little from usual, which she at­ tributed to school cancellation that day and the Lions playing in the district basketball tour­ nament the same night. Last year the carnival earn­ ed the PTO a little over $2,000. “The clown theme was us­ ed by the students to decorate the school, and professional clowns from Charlotte were hired to perform ‘balloon art’ at the carnival,” Adams added. All of the games, the raffle, the sales and the kitchen were MEMBERS OF BARRY- 1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,500!! NASHVILLE - Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & currently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Coll Sandy. (N-306) ON IK ACRES - PRICE REDUCED NOW $52,500! "Nicely remod­ eled", 2 story, 3 bedroom home in the country — east of Vermontville. Large kitchen, lots of storage & cupboards, large yard, with fruit trees & asparagus and room for a large garden! You must see this one to appreciate it! (CH-310) JUST LISTED: NORTHERN HIDEAWAY” - At edge of wil­ derness state park, older 30 ft. mobile home on approx. 6 acres, 5 miles to Lake Michi­ gan. A good buy for the money! Call Don for more information. (CH-339) BUILDING LOTS ONNASHVILLE HWY. - Natural gas and electric available. Land contract terms possible. Call Hubert Dennis. k (VL-312) IE j I LAND CONTRACT TERMS - 10 ACRES - $49,9001! 3 bedroom home plus a 32x32 garage, a hip roof and a pole barn. Bellevue School District. Call Don. (CH-267) VACANT LAND 20 ACRES - PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS 5. OF NASHVILLE - Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blactop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 15 ACRES ■ “PERK TESTED” Nice level land on blacktop road. Natural gas available. Just north of Vermontville, overlooks "countryside" view. Now $11,000. (VL-279) liter REALTOR' riiit JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT.................. DON STEINBRECHER........ SANDY LUNDQUIST........... HUBERT DENNIS................ GARRY KNOLL..................... JUST LISTED: GOOD 4 BEDROOM HOME IN NASHVILLE - Walking distance to downtown. Corner lot with fenced in yard, sev­ eral appliances included. This home is ready to move into. Make an appointment soon to see this one! (N-340) Professional clowns, Freddie and Flashie of Charlotte, coach Lee Gould as he wins a prize in the Basketball Toss. tas and Eves. 726-0223 ......... 852-1740 ......... 852-1784 ......... 852-1543 ......... 726-0122 ......... 852-0786 NOW $37,900!! POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS - 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) SELLER SAYS “PRESENT ALL OFFERS” - 80 ACRE FARM - SUN­ FIELD AREA - Productive land, large barn in good condition, 5 bedroom "country home" with large family room. Lakewood Schools. Would sell land separately. Call Hubert Dennis for details. (F-324) COMMERCIAL LOT ■ NASHVILLE Blacktop road, edge of town, 3 acres. Land contract terms! (VL-329) 5 Acres • contract termsii THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE Just outside Nashville village limits. (VL-287) 73 ACRES “PRODUCTIVE” FARM LAND SOUTHWEST OF SUNFIELD On blacktop road. Natural gas. Call Hubert Dennis. (F-324) A Fuller kindergarten teacher Rose Dunham sold mini-mylar mi balloons to the happy carnival-goers. staffed by parents, teachers and relatives. The camivalgoers traded tickets (which cost five for $1) for balloons, toys and food or won typical fair fare (prizes, gifts and gimmicks) in the traditional carnival games and activities, such as the dart throw, basketball throw, clown toss, cake walk, treasure chest and lucky dice. Parents, teachers and relatives also donated dozens of cakes and confections for the cake walk, which was won ifyou happened to be standing on the right number taped to the floor when the music stopped. A carnival atmosphere fill- ed the halls and classrooms giving the happy youngsters a different perspective on school activities. Two professional clowns, Flashy and Freddie, were seen entertaining audience members, old and young, with their antics and “balloon art.” Income Tax Preparation Phone ... 726-1253 after 7 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 20, 1990 —- Page 9 Here painting colorful decorations on Missy Kellepourey's face, Denise Mead was one of the many parent volunteers who worked to make the carnival a suc­ cess and an fun evening for many families in the community. The Cake Walk was one of the big attractions at the Fuller PTO Carnival last Fri­ day. Dozens of winners, young and old, won cakes, pies, cookies and all kinds of confections for two tickets and for being in the right place at the right time! It looks like this winner, Melissa Wallace, will get some help devouring the prize cake. For Sale School Lunch Menus Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, March 21 ♦Salad, *Fish nuggets, ♦Corn Dogs, mashed potatoes, butter, applesauce, bread and butter. Thursday, March 22 Teacher In-Service. No lun­ ches. School will be in session in the a.m. only. Friday, March 23 No School. Possible Make­ Up Day. Monday, March 26 ♦Salad, *Hot dog, *Tuna Sandwich, french fries, pears. Tuesday, March 27 ♦Salad, ^Hamburger, ♦Cheeseburger, green beans, applesauce, salad bar. NOTE: ♦Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Wednesday, March 21 Pizza bun, baked beans, fruit choice. Thursday, March 22 No lunch. In-Service. Friday, March 23 'Pizza, peas, pears. Possible Make-Up Day. Monday, March 26 Tacos/chips, 1 e t tuce/cheese, plums, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, March 27 Hot dog/bun, green beans, applesauce, cookie. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Maplewood School Wednesday, March 21 Bar-B-Q, chicken, potato chips, bread and butter, peaches. Thursday, March 22 Hot dogs on bun, tater tots, vegetable, fruit. Friday, March 23 School A.M. Only. No lunch. Monday, March 26 Pizza, com, peanut butter sandwich, pickles. Tuesday, March 27 Spaghetti, rolls and butter, peas, fruit Jell-o. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is 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 QUALITY YOU DEMAND at PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD! 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Clint Babbitt, John Baker, Brad Balko, Dena Bignail, Barry Brandt, Rhonda Brown, Lanette Brumm, Keith Carpenter, Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, Sabrina Dies, Richard Dunham, Angela Gardner, Mindy Garvey, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Dana Hasselback, Jeff Hay, Shannon Hoffman, Jason House, Christa Kirby, Jenny Koch, Suzan Koch, Sarah Leep, Greg Little, April McDiarmid, Dalaina McGhan, Andrew Ogden, Amanda Ordiway, Gracie Pena, Jeff Pennington, Gabe Priddy, Arnie Reid, Tammy Ripley, Kristy Smith, Margo Stadel, Joyelle Stine, Jeannie Thompson, Angela Todd, Matt Williams, Mike Williams. 8th Grade All As Stephanie Bouwens, Jeff Burpee, Stacy Harvey, Lisa Metzger, Chris Miller, Ben Mudry, Rudy Othmer, Daniel Rasey, William Rooks, Miriam Schantz, Brent Stine. Frank Bryans, Retha Byrd, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, Lora Emery, Shannon Fawley, Donna Gar­ rett, Jaime Gibson, Leslie Gould, Jasen Green, Todd Guernsey, Jason Harmon, Tim Hass, Stacey Hawblitz, Mariah Jacobs, Randy Jarrard, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Jon Mitchell, Angela Morris, Cindy Potter, Jenifer Ryan, Cheri Sessions, Jason Shook, Wendy Shutes, Linette Snyder, Julie Stair, Jessica Sutherland, Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Debra White, Brian Williams, Lisa Wood. 9th Grade All As - Dean Beardslee, Joel Butler, Dan Finkler, Seth — NOTICE — Nashville Residents Anyone interested in serving as the secretary/treasurer of the Lakeview Cemetery Board please leave your name and phone number at the Village Hall. NOTICE Vermontville Township will hold on Thursday, March 29, 1990, 7:00 p.m. Budget hearing following by the regular meeting. And on Saturday, March 31, 1990, 1:00 p.m. Annual Meeting in the fire station office. Janice L. Baker Vermontville Twp. Clerk Kangas. Lentz Becraft, Kyle Booher, Tanya Bowen, Bryan Carpenter, Chris Cooley, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Gregory Garn, Natallie Haeck, Tony Hansen, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Saman­ tha Hughes, Linda Laymance, Kissandra Mathews, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Michael Randall, Marcie Reid, Renee Rosin, Mickey Rowland, Dar­ cy Schantz, Angie Scott, Min­ dy Shoup, Grant Simpson, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Kim Thompson, Angela Tobias, Mike Trowbridge. 10th Grade All As - Donna Green. Michelle Baker, Janet Boldrey, Brian Brandt, Delana Cantrell, Jason Carpenter, Rachelle Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, Sara Degroot, Terry Demp- sey, Renee Dingman, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tim Ferrier, Matt Gates, Tricia Gibson, Holli Hale, Brice Hasselback, Kelly Hickey, Patricia Hill, Tracy Hughes, Jamie Joseph, Jeff Knoll, Vicky Koch, Dianna Mahoney, Corey Mettler, Chris Musser, Janet Pool, Karla Preston, Jerry Reese, Mindy Reid, Carrie Root, Dawn Root, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Sampson, Tim Schilz, Vikki Slocum, Dana Snyder, Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine, Holly Thomas, Kirk Warner, Stacy Wood. 11th Grade All As - Emily Butler, Jody Degroot, James Lewis, Lisa Long, Dawn Othmer, Ryan Rosin, Angie Shook, Tina Yost. Tammy Ashley, Angel Beardslee, Paulien Bollinger, Tony Bouwens, Derek Brown, Dana Cole, Garth Davison, Tim Edinger, Janice Eltzroth, Ronda Faulkner, Angela Felder, Sheryl Finkler, Dan Franks, Anna Goodrich, Brent Haag, Janel Hansen, Matt Heinze, Jason Hoefler, Debra Joostbems, Jtfff Laverty, Helena Lehman, Nathan Lindsey, Dan Lund­ quist, Angie Madison, Michael Martin, Michelle McClure, Darla McGhan, Shannon McLaughlin, Tina Moccardine, Tonia Murine, Kayli Orman, Brian Pion, Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Timothy Reed, Kristin Reid, Bill Reynolds, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks, Polly Sayles, Levi Schantz, Jon Shank, Tara Smith, Tina Snedegar, Jennifer Swartz, Brian Thompson, Andy True, Kim Tutt, Angela Tyler, Niel Williams .­ 12th Grade All A’s Angie Bahs, Stephen Bowen, Renee Hoyt, Nicole Kipp, Scott Knoll, An­ na Lewis, Dawn Lundquist, Mary Wall, Jody Aiken. Robert Allen, Bradley Ashcraft, Jeremy Baker, Tina Benjamin, Kristen Brzycki, Jeff Butler, Kathy Carl, Jackie Carmoney, Lisa Carpenter, Shannon Carter, Roger Claypool, Cevin Cor­ nish, Britton Fletcher, Mike Gorman, Cindy Hansen, Heather Hawkins, Craig Henry, Michelle Hoffman, Ayurni lida, April Kerby, Mark Lancaster, Mike Mar­ shall, Rick McKee, Lynn Morris, Kevin Pixley, Heidi Reese, Brandon Roscoe, Cin­ dy Royston, Mickey Shilton, Holly Spitzer, Tammy Thomas, Lynette Thompson, Shawn Thompson, Rebecca Tredinnick, Matilde Walliczek, Ryan Warner. Maplewood Elementary 'honor r*oll announced 3rd Grade All As - Aaron Dempsey, Erica Krolik. B Average - Kelly Austin, Jared Carpenter, Seleena Carpenter, Ben Carrigan, Trent Graham, Leslie Grant, Levon Hammond, Jonessa Hammonds, Karl Hoover, Danny Jarman, Zach Jarvie, Craig McDougal, Craig Rogers, Jamie Root, Sarah Russell, Melanie Shance, Ben Shepherd, Joe Stadel, Keisha Strimback, Adam Thompson, Loren Wright. 4th Grade All As - Katie Krive, Dawn VanderVlucht. B Average - Shelly Arras, Erin Booher, Jeremy Camp­ bell, Holly Carrigan, Emily Sth Grade All As - Jon Bowers, Nettie Emery, Erin Hokanson, Mason Trowbridge, Seth Wright. B Average - Chris Baker, Mandy Beemer, Brent Braden, Aaron Brandenburg, Charles Brisco, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conkey, Devon Durkee, David Fredo, Mandi Golovich, Misty Haley, Jason Halliwill, Richie Krebs, Krystal Krive, Amy LaDere, Bess Ann Martin, John Nash, Jared Osborne, Gymnastics classes begin Rapids. Ralph Petrey, Derek Sadler, again Tuesday, April 10. Two There will also be a girls’ Brady Simpson, Nick Thomp­ classes are offered, one from volleyball clinic for fifth son, Heidi Vedder, Nick 4:30 to 5:30 and a second through eighth grders at Waara, Melanie Wendorf, from 5:30 to 6:30 at Fuller Kellogg School. The sessions Hannah Wieland, Matt Street School in Nashville. will be on Tuesdays and Williams. Gymnastics classes are taught Wednesdays after school for 6th Grade by Kari Thompson of three weeks, beginning April All As - Lindsey Krolik, Superior Gymnastics in Grand 17. Carol Kraai will be the Kathryn McDougal, Travis instructor. Melvin, Andy Swartz. A babysitting clinic will be B Average - Ethan Berry, held Wednesday, April 18, at Regina Coblentz, Joann the junior-senior high school Cwik, Charnell Ellison, from 3:15 to 5:15. This is Lucas Forquer, Kerri Gibson, open to boys and girls 11 Jay Hokanson, Brian years old and older. Mona Hopkins, Autum Kellogg, regular basis, or now and Ellard will be the instructor. Nicole Kraai, Nicole Lake, A fee is charged for all of Sarah Mater, Richard then. A small fee is charged the programs. Boys and girls Monroe, Sara Parish, Kristi for each session. One of the new classes in may register by filling out the Priddy, Katie Sampson, Leah April is “Preparing Your registration forms sent home Sleeper, Melisa Sloboda, Will.” Those attending will with elementary students, or Shawn Thames, Becky Vedbe able to prepare a will and by calling the community der, Chadwick Wakley, Tara other related documents dur­ education office at 852-9275. Whipple. ing the four weeks of the class. The class will be taught by Pauline Hunt. Ron Boldt of Waddell and Reed in Lansing will be the guest speaker at the second session of the class, and he will discuss wills and Any resident, 18 years or older, interested trusts. in filling a one year appointment for Village A basic photography class Trustee please bring your name and phone will be taught by Jim Ham­ number to the Village Hall by 5 p.m. April 12, mond. The fundamentals of 1990. better picture taking will be The Village Hall is open Monday through taught, as well as the uses of Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call 852-9544. lenses, composition and lighting. A 35mm camera is Cerny, Brad Conroy, Jessica Dempsey, Jennifer Forquer, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Jen­ ny Hoisington, Casey Hud­ son, Travis McIntyre, Kim Pennington, Mandy Pierce, Malinda Powers, Jamie Rasey, Katrina Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Liz Stanton, Dawn Stine, Trevor Wawiemia. Youngsters' enrichment classes to begin soon Spring enrichment classes for boys and girls will begin soon. The junior and open karate classes at Maplewood Elementary School in Ver­ montville will begin again March 27. Both classes are of­ fered Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. M.V. spring enrichment classes to get underway Maple Valley Community Education spring enrichment classes begin soon. Several new classes and programs are being offered. Exercise classes are offered during the school year at Maplewood on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Sarah Gurd is the instructor. Tuesday and Thursday evenings there is open basket­ ball at Fuller Street School from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. There isno need to register for these programs. One can go on a HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for ... CASTLETON, MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS Low interest Home Improvement loans are avialable from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) - THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. for additional information contact: Cheryl Barth 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 — NOTICE — Nashville Residents �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 20, 1990 — Page 11 SADD teams give peer pressure lessons to 5th graders ■J Oi •s5»hs * q Shaq *Sltiwt, {ttA *Stt, tJtASw liw , {JSw liw, { J Sw Maple Valley High School seniors Lisa Carpenter, Crystal Mitchell, Jennifer Rounds, Chris Cooley and Scott Knoll were one of two SADD teams that taught peer resistance skills to Maple Valley fifth graders last week. SJ J j M s t?*o$j11>!* t?o$1 ?$1> &JS fe ^*SSt^ 5001.) “khtaltaj to Statin kiA' ^.tatifc. tm '*W*K 1l » program is a lesson about peer pressure that provides techni­ ques for saying ‘no’ to drug and alcohol use,” said SADD historian Mitchell. Senior Sara Simpson of the M.V. Chapter of SADD teaches youngsters peer resistance skills. J-Ad Graphics News Service Two teams of five members of the Maple Valley Chapter of Students Against Driving Drunk gave peer resistance lessons to fifth graders at Maplewood and Kellogg Elementary Schools Thursday and Friday. Counselor Judy Hager is the SADD and peer resistance advisor. The Maplewood squad con­ sisted of seniors Brandon Roscoe, Lynette Thompson, Becky Corkwell, D. J. Lamance and Sara Simpson. Seniors Scott Knoll, Lisa Carpenter, Chris Cooley, Crystal Mitchell and Jennifer Rounds were on the Kellogg team. “The peer resistance skills “The 50-minute program is taught by high school students to fifth graders at Kellogg and Maplewood,” she added. Mitchell said that because the program was initiated by SADD, the major focus is on saying “no” to alcohol. “The first part of the pro­ gram emphasizes types of peer pressure, and the second part concentrates on ways to say ‘no’,” she said. These concepts and ideas are taught through the use of handouts, posters, skits, and role playing. The training for the high school students totals six hours, and its taken in two three-hour segments, Mitchell noted. The first session focuses on the peer resistance concepts, skills and lessons that will be taught to the younger peers, she added. This program is considered to be particularly important in Maple Valley because the junior and senior high students are in the same Corvettes • Chevys • Porsches ... and other confiscated properties. For Buyers Guide 1-(600)448-2562 ext. 6597. Also open evenings and weekends. See SADD on page 15 OMETOWNj O'lik|K l"'t“ litjilH^lm S,, GOVERNMENT SIEZED VEHICLES from *100.00 B'*ikini '* '■J™ Rtjiii Wfatt, b LUMBER YARD M,Mih J ta^taik 2O 1 4 9n SO . 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Right answers earn­ ed support, praise and positive reinforcement in the guise of Tootsie Rolls! • DELIVERY • PLANNING • ESTIMATES • SAVINGS �The Mople Volley News, Noshville, Tuesday, Morch 20, 1990 — Poge 12 'All SMAA' teams honored Selected to the All-SMAA wrestling team were (front left) Pennfield’s Jason Hogan and Jeremy Harris, Olivet's Chad Greenman, St. Philip’s Vinny Knapp, Pennfield’s Jeff Woodside, Olivet’s John Velasquez, Pennfield’s Scott Clothier, Springfield’s Eric Kane, and (back) Pennfield’s David Snitchler and Bronson’s Chad Butters, Mark Thrall, Ray Trine, Brian Clark. Future of SMAA in question , and Maple Valley becoming an independent. However, Lenz and Rivest told the board that scheduling difficulties and transportation costs make becoming an in­ dependent highly prohibitive. Lenz also reported that “the KVAA principals had voted 7-0 to look Pennfield over. And I believe Pennfield plans to make formal application pending a decision by their school board tonight.” Later in the week, Rivest said Pennfield had applied and that the KVAA had given Pennfield's facilities a “walk through.” “That’s a formality, whereby the members of a league check out the facilities and see what a prospective member has to offer,” Rivest explained. “Then later they can act on all of the information they gather during this application procedure,” he added. “But nothing is certain yet.” Olivet Athletic Director Duane Bickel said a KVAA delegation visited Pennfield from frontpage on Tuesday. However, the KVAA could still opt to continue with seven teams or could invite another team to join. The current members ofthe KVAA are Delton-Kellogg, Galesburg-Augusta, Kalamazoo Hackett, Kalamazoo Christian,. Mat­ tawan, Parchment and Paw Paw. “Or Pennfield could decide not to join,” Rivest said. “They’ve been invited to join the KVAA before and turned it down because they were in­ volved with the SMAA.” However, despite the lack of any official confirmation, Lenz said “it’s a foregone conclusion that Pennfield will not be a member of the SMAA after next year.” He added that he thought Pennfield joining the KVAA was an ideal situation for all concerned, given league and school sizes, transportation costs and other considerations. Rivest said Wednesday that he had been assured that the Vermontville Little League SIGN-UP NIGHT March 26 at 7:00 p.m. MAPLEWOOD GYM Any boy or girl K thru 6th who is interested in playing ball, may pick-up or return a form to the Maplewood Office by March 26th, or sign-up that night. 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However, the Maple Valley News learned Wednesday that not Only has Olivet been ac­ tively looking, it made formal application to the Big 8 Con­ ference after the Olivet Board of Education took action last Monday. The Big 8 Conference cur­ rently consists of eight teams or districts: Athens, Concord, Homer, Jonesville, Quincy, All-SMAA basketball team members are (front left) Pennfield’s Scott Jones, Reading, Springport and Maple Valley’s Jason Hoefler and Shaun Thompson, St. Philip’s Jim Sweet, Olivet’s Union City. Troy Thayer and (back) Pennfield’s Eric Petersen, Steve Rop, Brian Zentera, Bron­ Bickel said there is some history behind the action and son’s Chad Rokocy, Springfield’s Tom Mack. the reasons for the recent ap­ varsity basketball team for plication to the Big 8 joining another league had “The way it looks now is their fine season. Conference. been “kicked around” in that other schools control our “Despite losing to “It goes back about 10 Olivet for several years. destiny,” Rivest said. Kalamazoo Hackett, the team years to when we were in the When asked what the Big 8 Basically, Lenz wanted the displayed sportsmanlike con­ CMAC (Central Michigan would be with nine teams, board to give its blessing to duct all year and in the tourna­ Athletic Confemce) and when Bickel also noted that nothing the exploration ofevery possi­ ment, and we can be quite schools were having financial was certain at this point. ble alternative to becoming an proud of them,” he added. difficulties,” Bickel said. “At “We’re not burning any independent. that time, joining the SMAA bridges behind us,” he said, “I think we want to be in a significantly cut our travel “we’re just exploring.” league,” Lenz said. expenses.” The final decision will be “Of course, we look into “We left the CMAC for left up to the current Big 8 any possible way of keeping that reason, not because there members. the SMAA active,” Rivest was any disgruntlement on The possibility of a Big 8 added. either our part or the expansion has been discussed Superintendent Carroll league’s,” he added. “The informally among the coaches Wolff said, “Bill and Larry decision to leave for the and athletic directors, Bickel are very concerned, and I SMAA was strictly need said. The Big 8 AD’s, prin­ think we want to give them as based.” OFFERING COMPLETE cipals and superintendents are much time as possible to in­ WATER & WELL “But the people in the com­ scheduled to meet with Olivet vestigate any alternatives open DRILLING & PUMP munity, the coaches and the in the next week or so. to us.” kids who remember playing in SALES & SERVICE “So we won’t know The board had a few ques­ the CMAC thought we related anything for sure until after tions and discussed a couple 4” to 12” WELLS as a community to those they’ve discussed the mat­ of other leagues as well as the s*mall rural communities, • Residential ter,” he said. possibility of the SMAA ex­ where the local school is the • Commercial Lenz also told the Maple isting with four teams. focal point of life in the Valley board Monday that if • Farm But the school officials town,” Bickel said. “We can Olivet stayed in the SMAA, agreed that Lenz and Rivest We stock a complete identify with that.” there would still be five teams were, and should continue line of... “The people here are look­ in the league (because Lenz carrying out the best interests • Pumps • Tanks ing to regain that feeling, that feels Pennfield is definitely of the district by considering • Plastic & Steel Pipe closeness,” Bickel said. “We going to the KVAA). and following up on all the • Other Well Supplies just feel we have basic values Rivest added that he and and lifestyles in common with Lenz had heard a rumor that available options. Wolff and the board also WEOWN OUR these smaller, rural Maple Valley and Bronson extended congratulations to OWN EQUIPMENT & communities.” DO OUR OWN WORK could be invited to join the Big “It’s not that the level of 8 Conference, which may Coach Jerry Reese and the competition is too tough for break into two divisions. TOOLS RICHARD J. EWING us,” Bickel said. “It’s the But that also is hearsay and OWNER Air Compressors, Air Tools, make-up of the community speculation, Lenz said. Air Accessories, Socket GRAVEL WgLLS and the rural background that Sets, Power Tools, Auto Rivest said that there had A SPECIALTY we’re interested in.” Equipment, Body Tools, been discussions with Estimates Available However, he did note that Wood Working Equipment, Galesburg-Augusta about Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill the enrollment projections of joining the SMAA, but they Press and Accessories, some of the SMAA schools were not interested in leaving Vises, Fans. had exceeded what they were the KVAA. when Olivet joined. Another recruiting prospect So school size was a con­ is Springport, Rivest said. But sideration, Bickel said. (517) 726-0088 GtltRit MUtHLIOISI that would create the opening He added that the move was 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. Olivet is looking for in the Big 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 not sudden and that the idea of 8. VERMONTVILLE Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. foot SALES �The Maple VaHey News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 20, 1990 — Page 13 Lion girls track team takes first at indoor invitational The Maple Valley girls track team started their season last Saturday by finishing first at the Grand Valley State University indoor class C-D track invitational. Valley finished the meet with 77 points while runner up Lawton finished with 54 points and third place Williamston had 36. Taking first in their events for the Lions were Heidi Reese, shot put; Janet Boldery, long jump; and the mile relay team of Tammy Ashley, Reese, Kristin Reid and Boldrey. Placing in the top six were Thornapple river crests above flood stage The Thornapple River crested at 7.35 feet last Tuesday; seven-feet is flood-stage. The flooding which saw two Thornapple Lake families evacuated area and this Nashville property turned into an island was due to thunder showers and heavy rains coupled with a snow-melting heatwave that brought the area four days of record hot temperatures. Freestyle wrestlers found mats tough Local area wrestlers from the Charlotte Wrestling Club ran into tough competition at Ionia new High School Sports Complex. The placers were: Group I (8-under) 55 lbs.: Tim Wawiemia, third. Group II (9-10) 55 lbs.: Chris Magoon, second. Group HI (11-12) 70 lbs.: Nick Garza, first; 70 lbs.: Tyler Ribons, second; 95 lbs.: Tony Appleman, first. Corrections on Fuller honor roll Aaron Treloar in the third grade and Rachel Pettengill, fourth grade, were both listed on the honor roll for Fuller Street School, but were not given credit for having all A’s. ■m IX.V krim •t Sa lira alite ‘*^1® BS, «l<tfllll0 "■!’ paWteflrf Help Wanted BABYSITTER NEEDED: Nashville area, dependable, mature person, two children 5 and 7. 852-0988 evenings. HELP WANTED: Cook and Waitresses, no phone calls please, The Ole Cookstove, 174 S. Main, Vermontville._____ POSTAL SERVICE JOBS. Salary to $65K. Entry level posi­ tions. Your area. Call (1)805-687-6000 Ext.P6574. 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Tracy Kongas, third in the shot put; Cindy Furlong, sixth in the mile, third in the two mile; Reese, second in the 60 yard dash, fourth in 60 yard hurdles; Jennifer Phenix, third in the 60 yard hurdles; Ashley, fourth in the half mile; and Boldrey, third in the 60 yard dash and 440 yard dash. Indoor school records were set by the mile relay team; Reese in the 60 yard dash; Furlong in the mile and two mile and Boldrey in the 440 yard dash. “ -m 5-30- Fri. 10-d7: —Sat. M10—-4 ° 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! « • c TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts and 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, March 20, 1990 — Page 14 Special classes are a hit at area elementary schools Another volunteer from the community who taught a special class at Kellogg in the six week program was Cay Cates, who's showing Jennifer Reed and Erin Owen how to mold clay and to make clay masks. J-Ad Graphics News Service The special classes taught by members of the Maple Valley community Friday afternoons for the last six weeks at Kellogg and Maplewood elementary schools have been judged a success by students, teachers and administrators. Subject matter ofthe special classes ranges from board games to telecommunications. Siding Insulation Decks Utility Sheds ft Armour’s Remodeling IV. “ "NKlzox JI obl-x TTo OSrm-r-ainllll”” -S BYRON ARMOUR 112 Cleveland St. Nashville, Ml 49073 License #083426 Ph (517) 852-9313 PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES LES RVvIiCr.Er • SERVvIiCr.Er -__ ■■■■ Appliance 543-8332 543-3559 126 S. Cochran WE CARRY ... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges 'Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE MAYTAG jenn air PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS SEES KkchcnAid. * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG A KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT A JENN-AIR A MONTGOMERY WARD. AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS ExpariMMd, RdtaHa A RiMMibte The object is to offer the kids a broader spectrum of oppor­ tunities and a chance to develop new and different skills, said Maplewood Prin­ cipal Dave Doozan. The special classes are largely non-academic in nature and include arts and crafts. Kellogg Principal Nancy Potter said this is the first year the special classes have been offered there. And they were only offered to the fifth and sixth graders, while all of the Maplewood students participated. The program has been of­ fered at Maplewood for several years and is coor­ dinated by Hi Idred Peabody, who did an outstanding job, according to Doozan. Potter also said community volunteers did an excellentjob in providing students with in­ teresting and educational op­ portunities that would not otherwise be available. She said she also hopes to expand and continue the special classes program. “Everything went very well, the community volunteers were great, the students had a wonderful time, and we hope to continue to offer the special courses in the future,” said Potter, who also assisted some of the teachers. The students were allowed to select two classes to attend for three weeks each. Nine special courses were offered and taught to the fifth and sixth graders at Kellogg. Stenciling was taught by volunteer Ruth Hickey of Nashville. Some of the students learned to stencil household decorations such as wooden sheep in Hickey’s class. Freelance journalist, cor­ respondent and former Nashville News owner John Boughton taught the telecom­ munications class. The students in Boughton’s class stin| 9g4s5-44S9a3 noirt1a-8r0 y0-S 86e6-r4v49ic3 e, /AJ | 945-4493 1-800-866-4493 J Serving Hastings | & Barry County Communities Since. 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS ■ MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service , „ ajP*? INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS —— \ LANDFILL °Pen t0 Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 V. 90 Gallon Kart Service Available Ruth Hickey teaches Mandy Ashley, Jason Nehmeiyer and Marshall Magoon how to stencil decorative sheep in Kellogg's special class program last week. The 5th and 6th graders in journalist John Boughton's class on telecommunications were given the opportunity to create and produce a television news program, which they hope to air on the local community cable station„ were excited and amazed at their own work when they wrote, produced and taped a news program that they hope to air on the community cable channel. First aid was taught by Emergency Medical Techni­ cian and former Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Am­ bulance Director Pat Powers. Powers will soon be recogniz­ ed for his lifesaving efforts at a special dinner sponsored by the Nashville VFW and Barry County Chapter of American Red Cross. He is a bus mechanic with the Maple Valley School District. Bernie Hickey and his son Ryan supplied the materials and taught students how to make their own radios. Hickey is the owner ofHickey Electric in Nashville and he recently installed and wired the new football field lights. Cay Cates helped a group of students make clay masks. The decorative pieces were formed, hardened and painted by the students. Darlene Kirwin and her assistants introduced the kids to the world of woodworking. Kirwin’s class made popguns and aggravation (a popular game) boards. The students who signed up for Brenda Stewart’s special class were in for a real treat, literally. Stewart showed the kids how to make candy, but the decorative pieces and delicate chocolate sculptures weren’t around for long, as the students were prone to fre­ quently sampling their work and to licking their fingers. Marge Shilton helped a bunch of fifth and sixth grade girls learn needlepoint. The class made decorative flyswatters with a red and t black ladybug design. The final special class of­ fered at Kellogg was chess, Continued on next page— Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 20, 1990 — Page 15 The kids were sweet on community volunteer Brenda Stewart, who taught candy-making in the special courses program at Kellogg. Here she helps Brandon Eberly, Corey Robinson and Jenny Kuempel make "peanut butter people," which were an extraordinarily short-lived species! Continued from previous page— and it was taught by high school senior Jeff Butler. At Maplewood, grades one through three were given a selection of 12 special classes. Nature crafts were taught by Madelyn Forest and Glenna MacDonald. The students who signed up learned a dif­ ferent craft each week and us­ ed materials that are easily found around the home. First aid was taught by Charlie Wawiemia and Amy Cooley, and the students learned preventive skills for common childhood accidents. Mary Slag taught a group of youngsters how to draw, us­ ing some of the basic techni­ ques of the sketch artist. The emphasis of the board games course, taught by Shiela Draper and Kris Green, was the joy of playing and good sportsmanship. Hildred Peabody and Cindi Baker taught a class on birds, which examined the characteristics of birds in­ digenous to the area. Peabody and Baker also taught a class on dinosaurs. A class on bugs and microscopes was taught by Hessel Forest and Norma Sherman. The kids had an op­ portunity to learn about the various insects in Forest’s col­ lection and about microscopic organisms. Marabeth Graham and Liz King offered a course on clay sculpting, and the students learned the basic ways to mold and sculpt clay and produced a piece from self-hardening clay. Sereena Goodenough and Barb Dickinson helped the kids make delicious candy treats. T-shirt painting was taught by Diane Bowers, Cindy Grant and Kelly Schoonbeck, who helped the students paint one of their own shirts. Carolyn Trumble was the instructor in the pleasure reading class, and Hal Max­ son taught a group ofkids how to play floor hockey. Thirteen special classes were offered to grades four through six at Maplewood, in­ cluding (with teachers): Chess: Susan Luyendyk. Sweatshirt Painting: Mary Hokanson, Dorothy McDougal and Cindy Gutchess. Woodworking: Don Lewis and Dave Doozan. Creative Writing: Jill Booher and Bernie Hynes. Electricity: Don Martin, Laura Smith and Bob Smith. Basket Weaving: Rose Cer­ ny and Sheryl Berry. Stenciling: Marilyn Wright and Amy Toutant. Nutrition: Sue Becraft and Mary Fisher. Needlepoint: Jean St. Andrew. Pleasure Reading: Carolyn Trumble. Community volunteer Marge Shilton teaches Elizabeth DeLong and Marin Smith how to do needlework and to make decorative "ladybug" flyswatters. Weaving: Vicki House and Vicki Williams. Crocheting: Rose Stewart and Jami Johnson. Floor: Hal Maxson. SADD teams give pressure from page 11 building, which can result in a lot of stress and peer pressure on young teens. Mitchell said the second lesson for the high school students is held a week or two later and is a practice session, wherein the program teams run through the lesson and get critiqued by their peers and advisors. The SADD team members said the youngsters are usually very receptive to the peer resistance lessons. Teachers and administrators consider the program ex­ tremely valuable if it benefits even one student. They also agree that it helps having older students prepare the youngsters to responsibly cope with the inevitable alcohol and drug encounters and to respond intelligently to the pressure that all American teens experience in high school. At Maplewood, seniors Becky Corkwell and Brandon Roscoe (sitting) talk to some of the fifth graders about the perils of alcohol and drugs and about their rights to say 'no' and to be treated with respect and taken seriously. Animal waste management workshop March 30 A series oftwo-hour educa­ tional workshops are planned for livestock producers to get information on manure management. One of the workshops is planned for 1 p.m. Friday, March 30, at the Maple Grove Township Hall on M-66, south of M-79. The program includes the “Right to Farm” and “Best Management Practices,” the fertilizer value of various livestock manures, using manure and soil test informa­ tion to determine application rates, and information on where to get test performed and assistance with develop­ ing a manure program for in­ dividual farms. The educational event is sponsored by the Michigan Energy Conservation Pro­ gram (MECP), and the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. Resource people in­ clude, depending on the loca- We are here to help you ... • DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA • TRUDA Birth announced Tad and Sue Davis of Hastings wish to announce the birth oftheir daughter, Rebec­ ca Marie, bom January 30 at 9:04 p.m. Weighing 8 lbs. 516 ozs. She is welcomed home by big brother Kevin, 3 Vi. The proud grandparents are Ted Spoelstra Jr. and Tim and Alice Boucher, all of Nashville. A baby boy was born on Feb. 21 to Lance and Lori (Hagen) Brumm. Lucas Christopher weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and joins a sister, Lind­ sey, age 5. Choralairs to present concert Lisa Corkwell and Jennifer Tutt of Nashville, make up a part of the Choralairs from the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music. The choir will be in concert March 25 at Nashville Baptist Church at 7 p.m. 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. 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Vol. 118 - No. 35 — Tuesday, March 27, 1990 Village president steps down after eight years at post by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — After ser­ ving the village for 10 years, eight as president, John Hughes has passed the gavel of leadership to Ray Hin­ ckley, who was elected to fill the post March 12. Hughes said he chose not to run for re-election because of other pressing concerns. At his last regular council meeting in which Hughes presided over Thursday, Hin­ ckley presented him with a plaque that recognized Hughes for his eight years of service as president in Nashville. As the new president, Hin­ ckley also extended his gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the village for his dedication and efforts to im­ prove the town. The other council members also expressed their apprecia­ tion for Hughes’ faithftil ser­ vice to the village. “John (Hughes) served this community very well during his tenure as president,” said Hinckley. “And he always tried to do the best for the village in any situation.” Trustee Ted Spoelstra said later that he thought Hughes was a very good leader. “I really enjoyed working with (Hughes) because he is a well-informed leader and an asset to this village,” Spoelstra said. “We didn’t always see eye to eye, but he was a good president and he is knowledgeable about the economics involved in runn­ ing a small town like ours.” “I think John has done an excellent job as president in this community,” Trustee Larry Filter said. “He helped resolve a lot of important issues and got a lot of things done while he was in office.” Nashville Police Sgt. Gene Koetje, who has worked for the village for nearly 20 years, said he thought Hughes had been a good president. “John did an excellent job as president of this village,” Koetje said. “Like other civic leaders, John worked very hard and sometimes took a lot ofundue and unfair criticism, which is a shame because it can cause people who volunteer a lot of their time and skill to bum out." During Hughes’ tenure as president, there were some significant developments in Nashville, and he played a vital role in many of them. Koetje also noted that there have been a lot of positive changes in the town during Hughes’ service. “While John was president he made a lot of positive and progressive changes in town, important changes like bridges and buildings — things that will last a long time,” Koetje said. “John was very energetic and put a lot of time into See Village, page 2 NMSA president retires after 23 years Worst year ever predicted for Nashville Syrup Association by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — Retiring Nashville Maple Syrup Association President Harold Christiansen said this could be the worst year ever for the non-profit group if there are no more freezing nights and warming days that would allow the sap to run again. Many maple syrup makers are having a bad year because of the unseasonably warm weather, but those who tapped their trees in January may do well. “We didn’t tap until Feb. 16, but if we’d have tapped in January before the early thaw, we’d have got good syrup because that sap would have had a 4 percent sugar con­ tent," Christiansen said. The sap they boiled into maple syrup last week had a 2 percent sugar content, he added. Christiansen said the low content will make the syrup dark because it has to be boil­ ed longer. The sugar maples lining most of the streets in Nashville already have buds on them. Christiansen says that once the buds open the season is over. Even though there were freezing temperatures Thurs­ day and Friday nights, it did not warm up sufficiently, to the high 30s or low 40s, so the syrup forecast is dismal for See Worst, on page 2 Newly elected President Ray Hinckley present resigning President John Hughes with a plaque recognizing him for his eight years of dedicated service to the community. VFW Post 8260 to have dinner and awards ceremony Dam tragedy rescuers to be honored by state, others Ross Meehan, who risked his own life to save that of Chip Smith who had been knocked unconscious and was being held in the hydraulic current, stands on the spot from where he jumped into the Thornapple River and points to the spot in the river where Smith was being pulled under, the water. Inset: Smith had been holding on to the aluminum boat when the current tossed it up in the air, striking him in the head and rendering him unconscious. by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — A special dinner and awards ceremony March 31 will honor 14 courageous volunteers who participated in the heroic rescues and lifesaving efforts last spring on the Thomapple River. The actions were taken June 5, when four teens went over the Mill Pond Dam in rubber rafts that suddenly capsized in the rain-swollen river. The tragedy that struck this peaceful community involved three local teens and resulted in the drowning death of their 15-year-old friend, Robert Parsons of Battle Creek. Two Nashville firefighters, Chip Smith and Earl Wilson, were also injured when their aluminum boat capsized in an ill-fated attempt to save Par­ sons. Smith and Wilson were then rescued, and Smith had to be resuscitated after being knocked unconscious and held in the hydraulic current. The dinner and awards ceremony is being sponsored jointly by Nashville Post No. 8260 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross. It will be held at the Nashville VFW Hall Saturday. There will be a social hour at 6 p.m., dinner will be serv­ ed at 7 p.m., and the awards ceremony will follow. A total of 13 men and one woman who played significant parts in the dangerous rescue attempt, the actual rescues and the lifesaving efforts will be honored at the event Satur­ day by state and local of­ ficials, as well as by their families, friends and neighbors. The all-volunteer Nashville—Castleton—Maple Grove Ambulance Service and Fire Department will each receive an award, the Cer­ tificate of Recognition, from the State of Michigan. Fire Chief Doug Yarger, Assistant Fire Chief Earl Wilson, firefighters Chip Smith, Kim Hansen, Steve Augustine, ambulance driver Arden Reid and passersby Rose Gibbs, R.N., Ross Meehan and Dan Kelsey will receive a Special Tribute cer­ tificate and the Michigan Lifesaving Award from the state. The five recipients of the See Dam, on page 6 r �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville. Tuesday. March 27, 1990 Page 2 Village president steps down Continued from front page village business,” he added. “He volunteered up to 10 hop^s.jt. week sometimes and never got paid for it.” For instance, while Hughes was president, the village completed construction of a $5.5 million sewer project, which required the council to meet weekly and to work on committees frequently. Other major actions in the village that Hughes sup­ ported, recommended, over­ saw or helped bring about in­ cluded the following: — He supported the con­ struction of the new Francis Street Bridge. — The new Department of Public Works building and garage was built. — Construction of the new police department office and garage was completed. — Additionally, two new Department of Natural Resources public access sites on the Thomapple River were built in the village. — Hughes supported the computerization of the village office, and the council chambers were purchased during his term as president. — The Community Home Improvement Program or block grant program was sup­ ported and initiated by the council, which stood firmly After being sworn by the president, Nashville Village Clerk Rose Heaton gives the oath of office to the rest of the newly elected village officials: Trustee Forrest Burd, President Ray Hinckley, Trustee Larry Filter, Treasurer Lois Elliston and Trustee Ted Spoelstra. Performing one of his last acts of office, outgoing Village President John Hughes swears in Clerk Rose Heaton. rroTm TTrrsTTOTrrrr»TTTrrTBTirrrr^^ The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT Dinner Special Sunday, April 1 Roast Leg of Lamb With All the Flxln’s ® « - OR - Roast Turkey w / Dressing Monday Night • SENIOR CITIZEN *1.00 OFF DINNER SPECIAL « “ o° OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-1144 • Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! o iLtXlJUUUUUUULUXSJLUXJULBXSJULaXUJUUUUUUUUUU behind Hughes’ leadership. In fact, during the last few years, Hughes most often had the unanimous support of the council when he made recom­ mendations and suggestions. Moreover, Hughes dealt with a number ofticklish mat­ ters and the village’s legal problems while in office. One issue that Hughes may regret not being able to resolve before leaving office is getting the junk cleaned up at R & F Industries. But Thursday he said the at­ torneys have been making progress toward an agreement on some sort of fence proposal and that it could happen soon. If it is resolved before the end of the month, it could be another feather in Hughes’ cap. After the meeting, the coun­ cil and village employees roasted Hughes at a local restaurant, Good Time Pizza. Hughes, who is a history teacher at Maple Valley High School and a Nashville businessman, has lived in the village with his wife and children for more than 20 years. Regardless of whether the residents agree with their civic leaders, perhaps the community owes thanks to people who give their time to hold public office, who do their best to make Nashville a better place to live and try to maintain the health and welfare of the citizens. Nashville may be a better place to live because of 10 '"Ibo bad Simmons didn't think about renter's insurance." For renter's insurance, see your Auto-Owners agent and make sure you're fully covered. 7JU No Pto6&tnfiopBi,' Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan TrumbIe years of dedicated service John Hughes gave to the community. One of Hughes’ last duties was the swearing in ofVillage Clerk Rose Heaton, who in turn swore in the rest of the newly-elected village of­ ficials: President Hinckley, Trustees Ted Spoelstra, Larry Filter and Forrest Burd, and Treasurer Lois Elliston. Assessor Jud Cooley wasn’t at the meeting Thursday and will have to sworn in at at later time. The village is also seeking parties interested in filling the vacancy on the Village Coun­ cil created by Hinckley’s elec- Worst year ever predicted , the Nashville association and the charities it supports. The NMSA is a group that was formed in 1942 to pro­ duce maple syrup, and especially sugar, from the town’s maple tree-lined streets during the war and to fund charitable causes in the Village ofNashville. The current board consists of President Brumm, Vice President Clayton Newland,, who along with Christiansen are the principal syrup makers, Secretary/Treasurer Geneva Brumm and Trustees Tim Smith, Tom Reid, Tom Olson and Ed Bouldrey. Christiansen, 86, retired in February because of a bad knee, but he made syrup anyway, which makes it a total of 23 years he’s worked for the group. Today the association func­ tions much the same way as it has in the past. First the Nashville Boy Scouts and association members tap the numerous trees. Actually, Christiansen says the trees are disappearing fast. “We’ve lost about half of our producing trees since I’ve been here,” he said. “The only original trees are the ones in Putnam Park,” which are at least 100 years old, he added. After Boy Scouts collect the sap and get paid for the amount of syrup their sap will produce, volunteers like Cristiansen and incoming presi­ dent and long-time syrup maker Nelson Brumm make the sweet golden maple syrup, which is sold in Mace Phar­ macy, Carl’s Supermarket and tire local branch of the Hastings City Bank. The NMSA has been charg- tion to the presidency. The appointment will be made for”' one year, which is the remain­ ing time on Hinckley’s twoyear term. Interested parties, can con­ tact Heaton at the Village Hall. continued from front page ____ Harold Christiansen tests the maple syrup. ing $23 per gallon for the last three years. The Maple Valley Future Fanners of America charges $25, and the Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Association charged $27 last year. Christiansen said they try to keep the price as low as possi­ ble because maple syrup is a luxury item, and many people have already been priced out of the market. 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However, the workers are not and have never been allowed to keep the money. “We can donate it to any local charity we choose,” Brumm said. “I usually split the money I earn from the continued from front page syrup among the churches, the library and the Lions Club.” “I’d like to know how much money I’ve donated to groups in town over the years,’’ Christiansen wondered. He believes it could be as high as $40,000. Besides supporting chur­ ches, other non-profit groups and the local Grange, Chris­ tiansen also bought maple trees and replanted many in town. Nevertheless, the tree population is down, and the town’s sugar bush is in danger of losing more to the chain saw. The scouts also tapped fewer trees this year because people don’t want those in front of their homes tapped, which displeases Christiansen since the trees belong to the Christiansen shows how the syrup is released when its ready by an automatic switch that checks the temperature of the syrup. Diana’s Plaice Professional Styling for the Whole Family Now Doing French Braiding NOW DOING — FRENCH BRAIDING OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 Now Accepting — Letters of General Inquiry for United Way Budget ’90-’91 Interested Barry County Non-profit groups may submit letter to ... Barry Area United Way P.O. Box 81 Hastings, Ml 490588 ATTENTION: Budget & Allocations Committee mittee — DEADLINE IS APRIL 6, 1990 — I village. “Those people have a nar­ row point of view because it doesn’t hurt the trees,” he said. Christiansen said they may only get a little over 200 gallons of syrup this year, and notes that they’ve had four bad seasons in a row. The best year he could recall was about 1983 or 1984, when the NMSA made 1,300 gallons of maple syrup. The people ofNashville can be proud of people like Chris­ tiansen, who has been sweet on them for nearly a quarter of a century. Christiansen says the Nashville Maple Syrup Association will have its worst year ever, with syrup production down to 200 gallons, compared to over 500 last year and to 1,300 seven years ago. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. March 27, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... Harvest Festival, census in the news by Susan Hinckley The planning of Nashville’s 1930 Harvest Festival­ Homecoming commenced 60 years ago this week. That and the local start-up of the 1930 census-taking were among top stories in The Nashville News issue of March 27, 1930. Following are details on these and other articles of the day: Nashville’s Big Homecom­ ing to be August 7, 8, 9 Nashville’s big annual Harvest Festival and Homecoming will be held on Thursday, Friday and Satur­ day, Aug, 7, 8 and 9, accor­ ding to action taken at a meeting of the festival association held at the Nashville club rooms last Wednesday evening. The election of officers resulted in the naming of Len W. Feighner as president; Noah Wenger, vice president; W.A. Quick, secretary; and H.B. Andrews, treasurer. President Feighner then made the following appointments. Street manager and conces­ sions Phil Dahlhouser; Soliciting Committee-C.J. Betts, chairman, E.L. Appelman, E.L. Kane; Advertis­ ing - A.B. McClure, chair­ man, G.C. Edmonds, J.R. Smith, Leslie Feighner, Sam Couch, Leeland Bennett, C.E. Mater, C.J. Betts; Music - Dr. E.T. Morris, C.H. Tuttle, H.B. Andrews; Sports - E.L. Kane, R.H. Olin, Dr. H.R. Willet; Enter­ tainment - Menno Wenger, chairman, E.C. Kraft, Ward Smith, C.H. Dalhouser, C.E. Mater. The organization meeting was held early and the dates definitely decided on in order that the Homecoming phase of the celebration might be stressed more strongly than in other years. All former residents are urged to keep the dates in mind and, ifpossible, to let their summer vacation include a trip to Nashville on Aug. 7, 8 and 9, for a regular reunion of old-time friends and acquaintances. The various committees will have plenty of time this year to lay their plans and complete their work, and it is reasonable to expect that the Harvest Festival and Homecoming of 1930 will be a bumper celebration. Nashville, Roy G. Brumm in Castleton Township outside the village, and Arthur Lathrop in Maple Grove. Two weeks are allowed for taking the village census, and the township workers are allowed 30 days to complete their canvass. Sample census sheets will be mailed to rural residents, and farmers are urged to fill out these blanks as completely as possible before the census taker calls, in order to expedite the work. Census Takers Begin Can­ vass Wed., April 2 - The cen­ sus on population, agriculture and unemployment will begin April 2 in the counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Van Buren. It is urged that the schools and churches, as well as all citizens, lend their assistance in giving publicity to this cen­ sus work. One-hundred and seventy enumerators will make a house-to-house can­ vass and it is hoped all ques­ tions will be willingly and cheerfully answered. To help prepare the residents ofthis district for the coming of enumerators, it is requested that every church service include in its program Sunday, March 30, the an­ nouncement ofthe census, ap­ pealing to all to cooperate. President Hoover’s proclama­ tion may be obtained by writing the census office in Paw Paw. A prize ofone dollar will be given to the pupil of the schools in the above counties who submits to Mrs. Annette Turner, supervisor of census, Paw Paw, before April 10, the best essay on the census covering the history, purpose of taking the census and the questions to be asked. Census enumerators for this locality are: E.L. Schantz in Juniors plan big time at annual fun fest and carnival - Plenty of fun for everybody is promised by the juniors of N.H.S. in making announce­ ment of plans for the carnival and fun festival to be held Fri­ day evening of this week at the high school building. The affair is an annual one, in which the prospective seniors try to outdo their predecessors in making merry. Among the features of the evening is the most popular girl contest, winner of this contest to be crowned queen of the carnival, and real rivalry is expected to develop in the race for this exalted position. Then there will be refreshment booths, a roller coaster, beauty parlor, walk in the dark, fortune telling, and a lot of other interesting entertainment always found on the “midway.’’ A minstrel show will be staged at 8:30. The public is urged to at­ tend. The youngsters are sure to furnish several hours of fun. Their resourcefulness along this line finds a ready outlet when it comes to plann­ ing thrilling entertainment. So make it a point to visit the car­ nival Friday evening. It begins at 7 o’clock. Mothers-Daughters enjoy big banquet last Friday evening - An especially pleas­ ing evening was enjoyed by the mothers and daughters Friday when they gathered at the Community House for the annual Mother-Daughter Ban­ quet and Get-Together meeting. About 100 guests marched into the dining hall shortly after seven o’clock and seated themselves around tables beautifully decorated with candles, they being the only illumination in the room. After the guests were seated, the lights were turned on, and about 15 high school fellow served. Mrs. Carl Lentz led the assembly in singing, after which Mrs. Ed Hafner, presi­ dent of the Women’s Mis­ sionary Society, which spon­ sored the banquet, introduced the toastmaster, Mrs. Von Fumiss. Mrs. Fumiss served ably in this capacity introduc­ ing the various numbers. Mrs. Maud Wotring gave the toast to daughters. The Girl Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Leia Roe, sang two numbers, “A Green Cathedral,’’ by Hahn, and “Sleepy Hollow Tune,” by Kuntz. Miss Louise Wotring gave the response to Mrs. Mother is one's best friend, daughters were told at the annual Mother-Daughter banquet held in Nashville in 1930. Traditionally staged at the Methodist Community House after it was added to the church in 1916, the event drew a large attendance of local women and their daughters, several of whom participated in the entertainment program. A Nashville mother and daughter seen in this charming circa-1900 photo are Mrs. Henry (Carrie) Zuschnitt and daughter, Cecile. This young girl grew up to become the wife of longtime local plumber Charles J. Betts. Wotring’s talk with the Toast to Mothers. Miss Vivian Appelman delighted her audience with two musical readings, “Foolish Questions” and “Only One Mother.” She was accompanied by Betty Lentz at the piano. Mrs. C.S. Wheeler of Grand Rapids, the speaker for the evening, took as her sub­ ject, “Friends, What Kind?” Lack of space prevents us from giving many worthwhile thoughts of the address. In brief, she said that not only were people our friends, but likewise trees, flowers, birds, animals and books. One cannot expect to have friends ifhe is envious orjealous, but one must think of others and oftheir happiness first. Young people should be especially careful in choosing friends, as some pull down rather than lift up. The last, and perhaps the most beautiful thought, was that Mother is the best friend of both daughters and sons; while the Savior is the best friend of all. " Locals - Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Muller and children of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis and children of Green­ ville, Mr. and Mrs. Kim Sigler and children of Hastings and Mrs. H.D. Hull of Bellevue called at A.G. Murray’s the first ofthe week and gave orders for three Newfoundland pups. Miss Theresa Douse will be home Friday night to spend her spring vacation. Miss Douse has been a successful teacher for three years in Boyne Center public schools. She has accepted a position in Lansing for the coming year. She made a host of friends while in Boyne City and they wish her the best of success in Lansing. Regardless of the strom Tuesday night, the special meeting of Laurel Chapter No. 31 was well attended. Two new members were in­ itiated into the order. Mrs. Melissa Roe who has just returned from Oakland, California, gave a very in­ teresting account of an O.E.S. banquet she attended while out there. The Eastern Star Ladies’ quartet sang two numbers. Two carloads of boys from Barry County, accompanied by C.F. Angell and A.B. Mc­ Clure, left Monday morning on a seven-day YMCA educa­ tional travel trip through the south, visiting such interesting places as Lookout Mountain, the Mammoth Cave, Muscle Shoals, etc. Clifton Baxter, George Wotring and Carl Brown of Nashville are members of the party. Miss Elizabeth Smith has been chosen as a represen­ tative from Western Michigan College to participate in the international debating contest in which 119 schools will debate, to be held in Witchita, Kansas, next week. Miss Smith is one of five to repre­ sent the college, and one of the professors and his wife will accompany the young people. They plan to leave Friday. The question for debate is “Disarmament.” Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith were in Kalamazoo Wednes­ day to visit their daughter. Mott H. Bloom, an old-time resident of Nashville, passed away Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marcia Clark, in Howard City. Mr. Bloom was a Civil War veteran, and had reached the ripe old age of 93 years. Besides Mrs. Clark, he leaves one other daughter, Mrs. Jessie Irland of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Clark home in Howard City. Plans for Nashville's 1930 Harvest-Festival Homecoming began in March, 60 years ago this week, when committees were named for the three-day celebration set for August. The festival was an annual community event dating back to 1906. The early ones usually featured at least one balloon ascension, as seen in this about-1910 lift-off view looking north on Main Street. The crowd of spectators often chased after the balloonist, hoping to track him to his landing site - often only a few blocks away. Elizabeth Gibson and her roommate, Margaret Tabor of Marcellus, were home for the weekend. On April 1, the Gaynor Club, for which Miss Gibson is accompanist, will go to Detroit where they will broadcast from WJR from 4:30 to 5. In the evening of that day they will give a con­ cert in the Masonic Temple of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Face and family are leaving Nashville this week to take up i residence on their 220-acre farm and fruit orchard near Bedford. The former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Face, will accompany them, and the elder Mr. Face will look after the farm and or­ chard whild Leroy has secured a position in Battle Creek. Mr. Face will continue to operate the Star Theatre in this village, giving shows on Wednesday, Friday and Satur­ day evenings. Happy 13th ALLISON We Love You Mom & Tom, Jeff & Judson NOW HEAR THIS! Is there anyone out there interested in helping people? If you are, I have just the class for you: The Vermontville Ambulance is putting on a E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Techni­ cian) Class, starting May 3rd, 1990 (Thursday). To be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30-10 p.m. Some Satur­ days. It’s 180 hours. $150.00 per person plus books. The Vermontville Ambulance is always looking for qualified personnel. Interested persons call: 726-1020 (Mar­ ilyn) or 726-0589 (Ken). Please leave your name and phone number, and I’ll get back with you. Marilyn M. Frith Vermontville Ambulance Director �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 — Page 5 Eaton County gets suit over road ruts moved to circuit court by Mark LaRose Staff Writer CHARLOTTE — Attorneys for the Eaton County Road Commission have successful­ ly petitioned for the removal from small claims court a local businessman’s lawsuit over damage, done to his car because of the condition of Round Lake Road near Vermontville. In the matter of Glenn D. Coker versus the Eaton Coun­ ty Road Commission, Frank A. Fleischmann of the Lans­ ing law firm of Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith March 12 petitioned for the removal “from small claims to the general civil division of the court,” and the court ordered “that this case be removed . . Coker, who owns The Out­ post Bakery on Main Street in Vermontville and the Central Michigan Power Wash Com­ pany on Round Lake Road outside of town, said the ac­ tion is legal because the Road Commission is part of a civic or governmental unit, Eaton County, and is consequently immune from prosecution in small claims court. In February, Coker filed an affidavit with the small claims court alleging negligence in maintaining the road and citing the Road Commission as the party responsible for the $591 in damages to his car. Coker charges that the damage is a direct result of ex­ tremely poor road conditions, poor maintenance and massive ruts and holes “like bottomless pits" in Round Lake Road. Some neighbors in the area say they concur with Coker’s estimation ofthe road’s condi­ tion and have no trouble believing Coker’s claim. They also allege that it is an old and unresolved problem and that the only time the county repairs the road is when something like this hap­ pens or when the kids can’t get to school. Coker said the Road Com­ mission worked on the road for a number of days in a row just after the suit was filed, but he added that he has a video tape of what the road looked like when his classic 1965 Oldsmobile had its oil pan ripped out, the gas tank punctured and the shocks destroyed. “While I was driving down Round Lake Road, my car was damaged because the road was in an extremely poor state of disrepair,” he said in the affidavit. He said he believes the county’s recent action is designed to force him to drop the suit. Coker said he would have to pay an attorney $80 an hour and clains the county is bring­ ing in top lawyers who will make him look “foolish” if he tries to proceed with the case on his own. “But if this is just going to get blown out of court by high-powered attorneys defending City Hall against my $591 claim, I may have to consider filing a class-action suit with some other people,” Coker said. See Eaton County, on page 7 Obituaries NASHVILLE - Heather J. Dell, 19 of 32 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville passed away Friday, March 16, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings due to accidental injuries. Miss Dell was bom Septem­ ber 15, 1970 in Hastings. She was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville Schools, graduating in 1988 from Maple Valley High School. She was currently attending the North­ ern Michigan University in Marquette. She was a former member of the Nashville Girl Scouts, Maple Valley High School Band for eight years and the Maple Valley Community Band. Miss Dell is survived by her mother, Cheryl Dell of Nash- ville; sister, Beth Ann Dell at home; grandparents, Ernest and Barbara Dell ofNashville; great grandmother, Nora Walker of Belding; aunts and uncles, Nora and Allen Brass of Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Robert and Diane Dell of Hastings; great great aunt, June Gardner of Belding; many others aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Glenn Coker has brought suit against the Eaton County Road Commission because he says the extremely poor condition of Round Lake Road is responsible for doing $591 in damage to his car. Velma M. (Bryans) Elliott Mertie (Haynes) Strimback. She was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County rural schools. She was married to John Bryans, November 12, 1934, he preceded her in death March 4,1961. She than marriedJesse Elliott, August 15, 1969, he preceded her in death Septem­ ber 8, 1974. She lived all her life in the Hastings and Nash­ ville areas. Mrs. Elliott was a homemaker. Are your Insurance Mrs. Elliott is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Helen policies giving you the Badder, Mrs. Ernest (Joanne) coverage you need? Our Rice both of Nashville, Mrs. free insurance review will Richard (Janet) Abbey of answer some important Fountain, Mrs. James (Arlene) questions about your Elliston ofHastings; two sons, insurance needs. Call Ronald Bryans of Berrien today for a confidential Springs and Arnold Bryans of review. We’re part of the Hastings; 26 grandchildren, 27 Michigan Farm Bureau great-grandchildren, 10 step­ children, 35 step­ Family of Companies. RICHARD TOBIAS grandchildren, 12 step-great Making your future — Agent — grandchildren; five sisters, a little more predictable. Call 852-2020 Mrs. Zennie Wallace ofDowl­ KBFARHH BUREAU £1 ing, Mrs. Leo (Betty) Lancas­ INSURANCE Ji MM MW MUntM • MM MUI IM • MM MU) CB0U1 • R MUR t ter, Mrs. Donald (Merna) Lancaster both of Hastings, Mrs. Richard (Geraldine) Callihan of Lowell, Mrs. Margaret Rose of Nashville; two brothers, Harold Strimback of Hastings, Richard Strimback of California. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Phyllis Ann Thomas; son, Frank Bryans; ...for the new backstop and line fences two granddaughters, Nancy to go up for the 1990 season. Jane and Mary Ann Thomas; three brothers, Merrill, Robert Please mail all contributions small or and William Strimback; sister, large to ... Martha Roush. DENNY KRUGER Funeral services were held Thursday, March 22 at Nash­ 6775 Irish Road ville Assembly of God, with Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Reverend Robert Taylor offi­ CHECK MADE OUT TO... ciating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. VERMONTVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE Memorial contributions BASEBALL or drop off at may be made to Thomapple Bobbie's Nails Nashville Manor. Arrangements were made Ph. 726-1455 by the Wren Funeral Home of Ad donated by Bobbie’s Nails of Nashville • Hastings Hastings. NASHVILLE - Velma M. (Bryans) Elliott, 74 of Nashville and formerly of Hastings passed away Monday, March 19,1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Elliott was bom June 29, 1915 in Baltimore Town­ ship, Barry County, the daughter of Lawrence and Vermontville Little League Baseball NEEDS DONATIONS 34 acre parcel. SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION ON MARCH 19! Home and 10 acres, 68 acres of vacant land, and four building parcels. TO BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION Friday, March 30th • 12 Noon 706 S. BOSTWICK, CHARLOTTE TWO BEDROOM HOME with attached garage located on two lots plus a two car garage located on a separate lot. These two properties will be sold to the highest bidders on the 30th! Call for a flyer. ‘Nice three bedroom ranch home located near Charlotte ' ‘Approx. 1 acre of land with pole building ‘Fireplace, deck, walk-out basement (CH-100) *158 acre farm located in Barry County ‘Approx. 110 acres tillable *Large, remodeled home, some buildings (F-31) Joe 4 Marge Andrews-852-0712 Chris Stanton-5434)598 Cindy Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Doolittle-726-0605 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-|Lansing) 323-9536 Art Allwardt • 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 — Page 6 Dam tragedy rescuers Continued from frontpage------ American Red Cross Cer­ tificate of Merit award will be Emergency Medical Techni­ cian and Ambulance Director Pat Powers, Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Rowse and ambulance crew members Roger Claypool, Bradley Hof­ fman and Ron Felder. All of these men helped save Smith’s life by ad­ ministering CPR, by assisting with ventilations or chest compressions or by perform­ ing other emergency medical or lifesaving measures. “The Certificate of Merit, which is signed by the Presi­ dent of the United States, is the highest award given by the Red Cross to a person who saves or sustains a life by us­ ing skills and knowledge learned in a Red Cross Health and Safety course,” said Don Turner, Director of the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The rescuers and lifesaving volunteers will also receive awards from the V.F.W. and from the Ladies’ Auxiliary. State Rep. Bob Bender will be master ofceremonies at the dinner Saturday. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Ward Pierce. And representatives from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the V.F.W. and the Nashville fire and ambulance depart­ ments may also speak. Also on hand at the awards ceremony will be State Senator John Welborn, Barry County Sheriff David Wood, local civic and community leaders, and the recipients’ families, friends and invited guests. Carol and Bob Dwyer, who reported the tragedy to the authorities, will also be present. The residents of Nashville and the area served by the Nashville, Castleton, Maple Grove Fire and Ambulance departments are also invited. The dinner will consist of swiss steak with all the trimmings. The awards recipients all played different but vital parts in the tragedy that began when Parsons and the three Nashville teens, Derek Blair, 17, Trevor McManamey, 16, and Steve Harshman, 16, were trying to do some “whitewater rafting” on the river, which was at flood stage. The sequence of events on that day are roughly as follows. The boys started their illfated journey upstream on the Mill Pond, but when they tried to run the rushing waters pouring over the old dam, their rafts capsized im­ mediately, dumping all four of them into the roiling waters beneath the dam where a hydraulic current pinned the teens aod one of the rafts. None ofthe boys was wear­ ing a life preserver. The three local boys broke free of the current and swam ashore. But Parsons, who could not swim, tried in vain to hold onto the raft that was being submerged and slammed into the concrete dam repeatedly. The Nashville Ambulance Service and Fire Department volunteers were first to res- MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. 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Call Hubert Dennis. k (F-324) VACANT LAND COMMERCIAL LOT ■ NASHVILLE - Blacktop road, edge of town, 3 acres. Land contract terms! (VL-329) (APPPVJ - $7,500. Building ,n ,n country." Land con-<ct ct tterms. (VL-297) 5 ACRES 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site.” Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) remod­ eled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. (F-319) 15 ACRES • “PERK TESTED” - Nice level land on blacktop road. Natural gas available. Just north of Vermontville, overlooks ''countryside" view. Now $11,000. (VL-279) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) ACRES Rolling, with stream, some wooded, located west of Nashville. Call Sandy. (VL-335) 40 couldn’t walk, and one boy Witnesses said Smith’s head try, Meehan accomplished said, ‘Robert’s missing.’ So I hit the concrete dam several what was considered ran and called the police,” he times and speculated that he impossible. added. “Mr. Smith was about 20 was submerged for up to three Chief Yarger made a snap minutes while Hansen tied the feet out when I dove off the decision to launch an rope on Meehan. point of the concrete wall of aluminum boat to attempt to ' That’s when, on his second the dam,” he recalled. rescue Parsons, who had been last seen clinging to the other raft, which was caught in the hydraulic, a backwashing cur­ rent created by the flood waters pouring over the con­ crete dam. But Barry County Sheriff David Wood, who arrived later with the Water Rescue Unit, said because of the hydraulic it was physically impossible for a person to go and make a rescue at the dam. The Water Rescue Unit even considered it too dangerous to bring the police motor launch in close enough to retrieve the raft and had to send for a pontoon boat. However, Smith and Wilson volunteered for the rescue attempt, and were nearing the dam in the 11-foot Smith, who regained consciousness a few days boat when it began taking on later, gets a visit in Grand Rapids' Butterworth water and capsized, said Hospital from his son Jason and Nashville Ambulance neighbor Ross Meehan, who heard the call on a scanner. Director and EMT Pat Powers, who initiated CPR at the “That’s when I ran up to site and was assisted by the other people being the top of the dam,” he recognized Saturday. added. “As soon as I hit the water, who had no vital signs, was Six or seven of the rescuers I was blinded by water, so I rushed to Pennock. and ambulance personnel, in­ Smith was later airlifted to cluding Powers, Hansen, just reached as far as I could,” Meehan said. “But I Grand Rapids’ Butterworth Yarger, Augustine, Hoffman only got out about 10 feet Hospital, where he lay un­ and some of the others, were before the current grabbed me conscious and in critical con­ already there when Meehan and pulled me way dition for a few days. joined them. downstream.” He recovered enough to go The men quickly formed a Then Powers told him to try home a week later, but he has line and began throwing a walking out on the dam as far been unable to work until rope to Wilson and Smith, as he could before diving. recently. who were caught in the “I only made it out about One paramedic said hydraulic current and were five feet before the current got Meehan’s action was the hanging onto the boat. too strong, and I had to dive bravest thing he’d ever seen, Yarger said at one point in,” Meehan said. and Sgt. William Johnson said they both had a hold on the “But that time I made it and he deserved a medal because rope. grabbed the comer of his life he had given Smith a chance “But the boat popped up out of the water and hit Chip jacket,” he said. “And I just to live. held on until they pulled us (Smith) on the head,” he Yarger noted that Powers in.” added. and the others had also played Powers, Deputy Tim critical roles in the rescue and The rescuers then pulled Rowse and the other lifesaving effort. Wilson to safety. He was taken to Pennock and released paramedics and volunteers And the community is in­ immediately began ad­ vited to honor these the following Tuesday. ministering CPR. Several of courageous people on “Chip’s unconscious; someone’s going to have to go in them took turns until Smith, Saturday. after him,” Powers hollered on above the roar of the cascading water. Yarger said the EMT’s were starting to take their gear Trumble Agency off when a young man (Meehan) stepped forward. 517-726-0580 Smith was going under 178 Main, Vermontville water for longer and longer periods of time and bobbing up, witnesses said. for Workers' Comp Insur^K ^Krumble “There isn’t much time. I’ll go; I’m a strong swimmer,” Meehan said as he kicked off his shoes, which left him wearing only a pair of shorts. We're only silent untilyou need us. “Tie a rope on him,” Powers said. I Hastings Mutual 1 JvfI Insurance Company ——I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 — Page 7 Eaton County gets suit, “I’ve spoken to two other irate property owners who are willing to split the attorney’s fees in a class-action suit against the county,” he add­ ed. “And I’m sure there are others who’d be interested in fighting City Hall on this issue.” “And that way we’ll at least have a fighting chance to get justice in court and to get something done about this road.” Coker said he is not angry with the county because ofthe road, which he believes needs to be fixed and maintained at any rate. But he said the way they’re dealing with his claim, by try- from page5 ing to force him to give up what he feels is a legitimate and fair solution, has him fighting mad. “I can’t understand this bullying tactic,” he said. “I’m really upset because the county is willing to pay thousands of dollars of the taxpayers’ money to fight this claim in court, yet they could settle fairly by paying me the $591.” He also noted that the recent rains have made Round Lake Road so bad that the school buses won’t drive down it to pick up the kids. “So it’s not all right for the school buses to get tom up, but the taxpayers who pay for the buses and the roads are supposed to tear up their vehicles without complaining or demanding action,” Coker added. Maple Valley School District Transportation Direc­ tor Gerald Aldrich confirmed Coker’s claim that the school buses are not being driven on Round Lake Road. When Coker first filed the suit, the county’s insurance company said it wouldn’t pay the claim because it claimed Coker had no proof, but he feels that the damage to his car, the video tape and the statements of a number of witnesses will constitute proof in the eyes of a jury. No date has been set for a hearing in circuit court. Spaghetti dinner to help scholarship fund An April 7 spaghetti dinner will benefit the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Cast members from the “Give My Regards to Broad­ way” production at Maple Valley High School will enter­ tain after a country-style din­ ner of spaghetti, rolls, cole slaw and homemade pie. This is the third year the musical cast members have entertain­ ed at the Kalamo Lodge No. 357 benefit. Seating is limited to 80, with tickets sold in advance. Contact Junia Jarvie 852-0830 for tickets at $5 each. A recent donation to the Maple Valley memorial Scholarship Foundation has been received in memory of Maurice Adrianson. Bismark Woman's Fellowship donated in memory of Louise Dow Ship­ man, adding Bismark Com­ munity as one of the newest 1990 Funder listings. The Jerry Hartenburg Memorial is also a 1990 Funder listing of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Donations in memory of Jerry Hartenburg (brother of Maple Valley’s Bur Hartenburg) were received from Daryl and Kay Hartzler, Maple Valley Junior High Mace Pharmacy Student Council, Elmer and Junia Jarvie, Maple Valley Class of 1991, Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School staff. Maple Valley Education Association, Daniel and Audrey Watson, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, Maple Valley Food Service, Kim Hansen, and Nancy Carpenter. Bismark Woman’s Society donated in memory of Milbourne Greenman. Dorotha Brumm memorials were received from Sharon Bishop, Alfred and Helen Decker and Elmer and Junia Jarvie and family. HOMETOWN I 219 N. Main Street LUMBgR YARO NASHVILLE Only one life — will soon be past 852-0845 nly what's done for Christ will last. ~n 219 S. State St. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service Nashville's Friendly j..juy Res,taurant. p Counry Rettte 6 A.M. to A WEEK ■AUTO SERVICE CENTER - with Family Prices £Jafe 8 P.M. 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 HECKER Agency wt we t lew ta s1 tai lr$ Iw 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 ir.sfittaMWre -to ^aoMOIolii B9£ > it ote fee M^*"1 nil Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE THE LOVE OF GOD ENCHANTS US WITH THE COLORS OF SPRING With the snows of the winter beginning to melt At the last of the storm and the gale, Then the season’s awakening soon will be felt, As the gentler breezes prevail. Now the branches of trees will no longer be bare, but imbued with a delicate green; And the perfume of flowers will sweeten the air, While the birds will enliven the scene. As religion reminds us, the love of the Lord Brings this pleasure we all can derive, For the calendar offers its greatest reward In the spring, when the earth comes alive. —Gloria Nowak 726-0569 REALTOR* WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER RES. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair A/so ... — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 And ’tis my faith, that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes. —William Wordsworth 852-1985 “It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice, even with joy and singing." —Isaiah 35:2 Area Church Schedules 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED 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 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville 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 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship .. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School........ A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ....... Wed. Service...... 9:45 a.m. ...11 a.m. .... 7 p.m. ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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. CHURCH OF MAPLE GROVE THE NAZARENE BIBLE CHURCH 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. ALAN METTLER 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. a for or information normaon about aou Call youth choir, Bible study, youth group, activities. and other REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 — Page 8 Independent Bank to offer "Horizons Club many years, most banks have offered these customers some type of special service. Usual­ ly, this has been a regular checking account with no ser­ vice charge. Occasionally, other features have been add­ ed to create a small package of services. “Our new Horizons Club will take the concept of special service to a whole new level,” Swanson added. “It will not only provide members with a variety of banking services, but it will Independent Bank, which has an office in Vermontville, is preparing to introduce a new Horizons Club program for people who are 50 years old or better. The Horizons Club will of­ fer its members a wide variety of social activities and dis­ counts on goods and services, nationwide, as well as at local merchants, in addition to a package of banking services. Ed Swanson, the bank’s president and chief executive officer, explained, For Eaton County has mini-grants for recycling, composting & WITH A STYLE FOR YOU af the... (f VILLAGE HAIR PORT & (* Vermontville 470 E. Main Street 726-0257 .r 726*13191 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Some evenings by appointment. & ( zz Past District Governor visits local Lions club The Nashville Lions had their monthly dinner meeting recently at the First United Methodist Church. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wes Ownes, Wes Owens is Immediate Past District Deputy Governor for Zone C-l; Carolyn Coleman, a board member of Charlton Park Village Foundation; Diane Smith, director of Charlton Park; future member Maple Valley Adult Education High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/89. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 7 weeks. Adult Daytime Classes - Monday-Thursday THORNAPPLE LAKE ESTATES LEARNING CENTER 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. DAYTIME CLASSES BEGIN APRIL 9, 1990 Attend Classes Any Time During the Above Hours Accounting Government Social Studies Consumers Education Math U.S. History English Reading Writing GED Preparation Science And MORE! Evening Classes 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. MONDAY Government Word Processing, Beg, & Adv. WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading Improvement (From Our Readers^ Thanks for the 'decorations' Dear editor We would like to thank the young people who decorated our home with eggs for St. Patricks Day on Friday even­ ing, March 16, at 10:30 p.m. We didn’t decorate for the holiday because we felt anything we put out in our yard would be removed, as the seven pumpkins were the night before Halloween last fall. We try to help young people in our community by con­ tributing to scouts, church, band, sports, 4-H, or anything else someone knocks on our door collecting for. Yet in return we are a direct hit for so-called “fun and games.” If we have ever done anything to these young peo­ ple to cause them to seek revenge, we wish they would come forward and confront us. If not, we wish they would involve themselves in a school, church, community or family activity. John and Ganene Rapson Nashville Let's eliminate street parking law Nelson Brumm (left) Nashville Lions Club Secretary, receives the "Lion" award from Wes Owens, Past District Deputy Director for Zone C-l. Spring Into & *) c* activities of all sorts where they can do the things they like to do and enjoy the com­ panionship of old and new friends. Independent Bank’s Horizons Club will be one way to meet that desire.” Details ofthe new Horizons Club will be announced at a reception at Independent Bank’s main office in Leslie in April. Independent Bank is an af­ filiate of Independent Bank Corporation, the Ionia-based bank holding company. The bank operates fiill-service banking offices in Leslie, Williamston, Potterville, Eaton Rapids, Vermontville, Charlotte, Olivet, Rives Junc­ tion and Pleasant Lake. Proposals will be reviewed and recipients selected by the Eaton County Designated Im­ plementing Agency.. Proposals are due d at the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 2. To obtain an Eaton County Recycling/Composting Mini­ Grant application, contact Angela Morris, Resource Recovery Agent at the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion office, 126 N. Bostwick, in Charlotte, or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Eaton County has developed a mini-grant program to encourage the development or continuation of recycling and composting programs. Any community group, local unit of government or business with an existing or emerging recycling or com­ posting program in Eaton County is eligible to apply. Grant proposals for $1,000 or less will be considered. It is anticipated that five or six projects will be funded in 1990. Preference will be given to regional projects. 5 also be a social club with an executive director and a newsletter for the members.” Club activities will include parties, seminars, programs and travel. The trips will range from bus visits to Grand Rapids or Lansing for dinner to extensive vacation tours. A trip to New York City is plan­ ned for this fall and will in­ clude shows, dining, tours of the city and more. Club members will also be entitled to special discounts on travel and car rentals, as well as ex­ clusive discounts at local merchants. Swanson went on to say, “As Americans live longer, more active lives, they are in­ creasingly interested in group 9, 1990 • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. TUESDAY Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding & Machine Shop THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg. - Adv. Woodworking & Furniture Making ENROLL NOW! Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr. - Sr. High School • 852-9275 John Davis and wife, Dawn. The program was provided by Smith and Coleman on Charlton Park history and what lies ahead in the future. Owens awarded the “Lion” to Nelson Brumm as a 100 per­ cent Secretary for the Nashville Club. 100 percent Secretary means all monthly reports were completed and sent in on time to the district office. Homemakers meeting set for April 19 The Michigan Association ofExtension Homemakers has scheduled six district meetings across the state in April. The district meeting in this area is scheduled for Thurs­ day, April 19, at the Sturgis First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, starting at 8:30 a.m. with registration. District meetings allow state officers a chance to work on a more personal basis with county Extension Homemaker organizations. At this year’s meeting, five members are running for a district seat on the State Board. Nancy Conkey ofVer­ montville is one of the contenders. The meeting will also pro­ vide leadeship classes and a chance to socialize over lunch. Advance registration is re­ quired. The cost of lunch and registration is $7. Send check and reservation to Wanda Ray, Treasurer, 24671 Mint­ dale Road, Sturgis, 49091, by April 9. A map to the meeting is available at the Eaton Ex­ tension office. Being a fairly recent member residences should take price in. Many homes in Nashville of the Village of Nashville, I wonder why the law of no are beautiful old homes. Can’t parking on the village streets is we strive to maintain them, still in effect and being strive to enhance their beauty and make our village one that enforced. I can imagine that at one people drive here to visit and time the law was enacted so see? When I drive around and see that street sweepers and snow removal efforts could be done cars parked all over people’s without hinderance. However, yards I am reminded of an ig­ in the three years I have lived norant, backwoods community in Nashville, I have never seen somewhere in the hills where a street sweeper or snow people take no pride in removal effort being done themselves or their homes. before 6 a.m., and that was This is a village where people only in the downtown area, not should be proud to live and we the side streets where homes should all make an effort to enhance and develop it to its are located. I see homes where the front fullest potential. and side lawns are destroyed. Many people in this village People are forced to park not think that we have to develop only cars, but also trucks, all industry in order to make this over their yards both front, and village grow. I’m not so sure sides. Because homes in that is the only thing we need. Nashville are built so close If our village was a beautiful, together many times driveways attractive community where and garages are something that people cared about the area, we just can’t be. Homes that could could have poeple driving from have beautiful green grass and areas such as Lansing, Battle lovely flowers instead have Creek, Grand Rapids, Has­ mud puddles in the spring and tings, Charlotte and Ionia just ruts and holes in the summer, to spend a relaxing day in a which turn into dry, caked, quiet and nostalgic village such dirty looking messes. as Nashville. Let’s get the Village Coun­ I say, let’s aim for beauty, cil to eliminate the law that tranquility and charm and says we can’t park on the street become a village people want at night. Let people park on the to visit, want to live in and street in front of their homes want to be proud of. Let’s give tickets to those who Let’s love Nashville again. park in their lawns and destroy Jeanne Steortz the beautiful appearance of a Resident of Nashville historic village that we as Unattractive mess greets our visitors To the editor: Of all the complaints about junk in the village, I wonder how many people have notic­ ed the unattractive mess at the end of M-79 on S. Main Street. Talk about first impressions of the village. So far it’s a small dump, but it could grow. This to me, is far more noticeable than die so-called problem at the cement plant. Another matter has come to my attention concerning a learning tool that is supposed to teach elementary students “human anatomy.” Have a look into this, parents! It’s called “Michigan Health Model.” The name itself is misleading in my opinion. Maybe it’s a bit too explicit? I would like to suggest you young concerned parents look i into this so you can make an educated decision when you receive a “consent to participate” paper to sign. I always blindly accepted the decisions of the schooll authorities on all educational matters. But those were the years before the “pill” — right to abortion matters, and when “going all the way” meant “heavy necking.” Teaching then, gave us the education needed to get us through life in the business world and prepare us to parent children and make a home out of a house. Roberta Quick Nashville Serving our Country William M. Tilley Spec. William M. Tilley was presented the Air Assault Badge upon graduation from the U.S. Army’s air assault school at Ford Ord, Calif. Trainees learned to rapidly and safely exit a helicopter from a variety of difficult situations, whether descen­ ding into tree tops or lowering themselves or injured soldiers down sheer drops: He is the son of Michael D. and Linda R. Tilley of 7402 E. State Road, Nashville. The specialist is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 — Page 9 Floor hockey playoffs set for April 16 KFHL regular season ends with Red Wings undefeated “The playoffs will deter­ mine who gets the right to call themselves the champions,’’ said Kellogg teacher and league organizer Dave Hustwick, who is in his se­ cond year at the helm of the KFHL. Besides bragging rights, the playoff champions will get their team name engraved on the silver trophy in the Kellogg trophy case, he added. The KFHL is a Lakewood/Maple Valley Community Education pro­ gram, and Hustwick runs the league for Director Kay Hartzler. Hartzler said the program has been a big success and that Hustwick has done a magnifi­ cent job. “I’m just glad we can offer the program because it gives S»X} SA,.' SA, ' s, , West! score to 8-3 when Breton add­ ed another goal and Jason Rose slapped one past Javor, who only gave up one goal in the last period despite playing a couple ofminutes with three players in the penalty box. But with the help of Quick and Thayer, Javor staved off a vicious Ranger attack with a number of key saves. But the season is far from over, and the Rangers will be out for revenge in their firstround playoff match with the Canadiens. ^■ ISs « ?!**»■ >iM P® , 3-. no RintoiM Continued on next page— Maple valley Regular Board Meeting Monday, April 16 The Canadiens jump for joy after defeating the Rangers 8-4 in the last regular season game Saturday The Canadiens finished in 2nd place with a 4-1 record. JX JlSXS S SlSS the kids an opportunity to do something on Saturday morn­ ing in the winter when there is often not much for them to do,’’ she added. Hustwick expanded the pro­ gram to six teams this year, which allowed him to let almost 70 fourth, fifth and sixth graders to play an organized sport indoors. Hartzler said she was especially grateful to Hustwick because ofhis effort to accommodate all the kids. Hustwick noted, however, that even though Maplewood students were invited to play, he didn’t get as many par­ ticipants from Vermontville as he had hoped to get. He added that the Nashville PTO has assisted the KFHL by supplying sticks and pucks for the program, which has The regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education will be held in the school administration building, Monday, April 16, 1990 instead of Monday, April 9,1990. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. B * ^Mbiia •’■Mpa ,rw- EffiBBlBi ®a Rkudtakiw c3s sSitejiBihft tufting tnta list, ssiiiaiii Itl.M BUtaK&s: K iW £ jt Ijl.Binil® ;|JS 3pt!»iiEs uiS HriM® tail (take iijs# iXwtie.n Blackhawks goalie Dan Leep blocks a shot from the leafs' Rob Rosin (22) as hawks defenders Betsie Hustwick (7) and Jason Simons (6) rush in to help Leep and to cut off leafs' forward Brandon Eberly (far right). by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — The Kellogg Floor Hockey League regular season ended Saturday with the Red Wings on top Eleventh Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show 10:00 to 5:00 Sunday, April 1 inKsgreetsow"*" jito8' j® 1^ Gardenful of Savings! I •5 LANSING CIVIC CENTER 505 WEST ALLEGAN, LANSING Admission $2.00 • 100 Exhibitors Info: Curious Bookshop (517) 332-0112 and undefeated at 5-0. Despite ending their match with the Maple Leafs in a tie, the Bruins grabbed the last playoff spot on points. They will meet the red hot Red Wings in the first playoff game at 6 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the Kellogg gym. The playoff match will be preceded by an exhibition game between the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs at 5 p.m. Following the Red ((tn* jai'W^ j^ ss** fail^i NOTICE jri'i* jUfli « « Vermontville Township will hold on Thursday, March 29, 1990, 7:00 p.m. Budget hearing following by the regular meeting. And on Saturday, March 31, 1990, 1:00 p.m. Annual Meeting in the fire station office. ;S% ;*S% >w Janice L. Baker Vermontville Twp. Clerk jjt id*' ^ 0^ ^ij ^ j V? Wing—Bruins game, the Rangers (2-3) will face off with the Canadiens (4-1). The match promises to be exciting because the Canadiens will be fielding the league’s top goal scorer, Justine Quick, and the league’s best goalie, Sam Javor, against a fiesty Rangers’ squad that never stops. The Canadiens beat the Rangers Saturday 8-4 in the final game of the year, but after jumping into the lead on a goal by Tyson Breton, the Rangers fell foul of the top scoring combination in the league, Quick and Andy Jor­ dan, who assisted Quick on three of the next four goals. Adam Thayer assisted Quick on the fourth goal, and Gordon went on to add three more goals of his own. Kelly Mengyan added the Canadiens’ eighth goal. The Rangers brought the INTERPLAK HOME PLAQUE REMOVAL INSTRUMENT *69.99 ’C■l •A® A® SENSITIVE EYES™ | SALINE SPRAY • 12-OZ. | *3.29 PEPTO-BISMOL JeptoBsma B *2.33 I..*1.99 X SYSTEM n. GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Sanring Michigan Slnca 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Cal/ Toll Free: 1-600-643-4 232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 BUTLER ADULT TOOTHBRUSH Sale Price...................*1.09 Less Mfg. Refund Offer. •*1.00 FINAL COST $ Va /V\A7 AFTER REFUND VIDAL SASSOON SHAMPOO OR FINISHING RINSE 7-OZ. 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The rules for floor hockey are about the same as for ice hockey. “Except for the body con­ tact, which is not allowed,” Hustwick pointed out. Hustwick feels that floor hockey is a nice thing for some kids because those who don’t do well in the big organized sports, football, baseball and basketball, can excel because there isn’t a need for strength or size. Hustwick says he could conceivably expand to eight teams, but that would be the limit because of the time it takes to play four games. “And I end up making all the shirts,” he added. He does get help from some parents, including the follow­ ing coaches. Mike Javor — Canadiens Mike Mead — Rangers Ann Taylor — Maple Leafs The league's leading scorer and Canadiens's center Justine Quick takes a slap shot. Quick scored four goals against the Rangers Saturday. James Bryan — Bruins Bernie and Donna Garvey — Red Wings 1990 KFHL “Top Ten” 1990 SCORING LEADERS PLACE .Linesperson Spring Javor centers the puck for the face off between the Maple Leafs' Rob Rosin and the Blackhawks' Jason Simons; — NOTICE — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 8 8 10 10 POSITION Tony Mead Pete Kellepourey Justine Quick Dana Johns Andy Gordon Adam Thayer Robb Rosin Dana Hamilton Riley Fowler Brandon Eberly Kelly Mengyan RW RW C RW C C ML ML B ML C TOTAL POINTS’ 19 18 16 15 12 12 12 11 11 9 9 *Points include both goals and assists. ANNUAL MEETING & BUDGET HEARING 5 TOP GOAL SCORERS PLACE 1 1 3 4 4 4 4 The annual meeting will be held in the'Castleton Township Hall on Wednesday, March 28,1990 beginning at 7:00 P.M. Included along with other business on the agenda will be a public hearing on the budget covering the proposed expenditures and esti mated revenues of the Township. A copy of the said budget is available for inspection at the Township Office, 98 S. Main St., Nashville, Michigan or at the office of the Clerk, 1954 S. Price Road, Nashville, Michigan during normal business hours. Tony Mead Justine Quick Dana Johns Dana Hamilton Tyson Brenton Pete Kellepourey Riley Fowler POSITION GOALS RW C RW ML R RW 11 11 9 8 8 8 8 B TOP GOALIES Sam Javor Jim Mitchell Jim Dunham Dan Leep Bobby Joseph Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township C RW RW BH C The Blackhawk's Derek Kelly tries to get the puck away from a Maple Leaf defender in a game last Saturday, (below) Tom Leep — Blackhawks Hustwick is also grateful for the assistance he gets from volunteer linesmen and high school students Spring Javor and Ron Harris. BEST DEFENSE PERSONS Samantha Ashley Carla Shook Elizabeth Delong Jessica Fawley BeeGee Garvey Jennifer Draper B ML C C RW RW KFHL 1990 Regular Season Standings RW C R B ML BH Red Wings Canadians Rangers Bruins Maple Leafs ; Black Hawks L W 5 0 4 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 04 T 0 0 0 2 1. 1 TP 10 8 4 4 3 1 1990 KFHL Playoff Schedule MONDAY, APRIL 16 ... 5:00 p.m. Exhibition Game Blackhawks and Maple Leafs 6: 00 p.m. Semi-Finals Red Wings vs Bruins 7: 00 p.m. Semi-Finals Canadians vs Rangers SATURDAY, APRIL 21 ... Exhibition Games 9: 00 a.m. Maple Leafs vs Loser of Red Wings vs Bruin Contest of 16th. 10: 00 a.m. Blackhawks vs Loser of Canadian vs Ranger Contest of 16th PLAYOFF ... 11:00 a.m. Championship Final Game ... Winner of Red Wing vs Bruins vs Winner of Canadian vs Rangers Maple Valley Community Education - ENRICHMENT CLASSES CLASS MONDAY Beg. & Adv. Word Processing OPR TIME FEE DATE WKSPLACE 6:00-10:00 p.m. $30.00 6:00-10:00 p.m. $25.00 4/9/90 4/16/90 MVHS MVHS TUESDAY Exercise 8:00-9:00 p.m. 3/27/90 Maplewood Gurd Open Basketball 7:30-9:30 p.m. 3/27/90 Fuller Jr. Karate Open Karate Welding & Machine Shop Computer Science Gymnastics 6:00-7:00 p.m. 6:00-8:00 p.m. $2 per session $1 per session $15.00 $25.00 3/27/90 3/27/90 10 10 6:00-10:00 p.m. $30.00 4/10/90 6:00-10:00 p.m. $30.00 4/10/90 4: 30-5:30 p.m. $40.00 4/10/90 5: 30-6:30 p.m. $40.00 4/10/90 Girl’s Volleyball 5th-8th grades - Meets Wednesday also 3:15-4:45 p.m. $--2--.-0-04/17/90 3 Women’s Volleyball 7:00-9:00 p.m. $1 per 4/24/90 4 session WEDNESDAY Babysitting Clinic 3:15-5:15 p.m. .50 4/18/90 1 For Boys and Girls 11 and Older THURSDAY Exercise 7:00-8:00 p.m. Christie Carpenter Maplewood OSKA Maplewood OSKA MVHS MVHS Fuller Fuller Kipp Hunt Thompson Thompson Kellogg MVHS Kraai McCrimmon MVHS Ellard Fuller Carmoney MVHS MVHS MVHS MVHS .M...V...H..S. 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SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Weil Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK Maplewood Gurd FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL, CALL ... 852-9275 The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Vil­ lage Council and Public Hear­ ings held March 8, 1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. RICHARD J. EWIN 1 OWNER GRAVEL W£LLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 — Page 11 Maple Valley Jr. High students model their own sweatshirts (From left) Sara Kinyon, Justin Thrun, Cheri Sessions and Stephanie Bouwens. (From left) Debra White, Jenifer Ryan, Amanda Pandi and Christi Bigelow. 2*J% c ty'C IK * fil t " I I h The eighth grade students in Liz VanderMolen’s home economics class at Maple Valley High School, recently The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory of Dorotha C. Brumm. contributions were made by Norman and Barbara Sandbrook, ^WMfc WWttfcbt! Moll Norman" and Diane Brown, Wilma Bogart, Gretchen Pixley, Bill and Bonnie Maker, George and Helen Swan, Bennie and Lois Kenyon, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barrett, Elizabeth Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. John Long, Nelson and Geneva Brumm, Don, Loretta artd“Scdtt Pix-' ley, Dawn and Ted Hall, Jerry and Jan Johnson, Esther Long, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Alig, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Green, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tripp, Mr. Robert G. Lawrence Greenfield, Mrs. Nate and LaDuska Sheldon, Jerry and Doris Callen, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barrett, Nelson and Geneva Brumm, Burd, Geri Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Pecor, Barker, Mrs. Alice Morrow and Bruce Brumm. In memory of Ruth Ellen Sibotean by Wilma Bogart. In memory of Victor K. Brumm by Eldon and Wilma Day, Warren and Carla Travoli, Gertrude Montgomery, Elizabeth Lynch, Ike and Phyl Babcock, Agnes M".“'Lakit,*' Arthur and Margaret Bateman, Harold J. Higdon, Sharon K. Gawlak, Wilma Bogart, Gretchen Pix­ ley, Lloyd and Eunice Priddy, and by Carl and Pauline Lehman. In memory of Maurice Adrianson by Esther Long, and by Ruth Brown. In memory of Mark Anthony Lane by Bennie and Lois Kenyon. In memory of Russell Mix by Harold and Bessie Stewart. In memory of Billy Ray Maker Jr., by Harold and Bessie Stewart. Brumm, Esther Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Wiahtoltofo Moll llffltt IpFittlGw-IViMolRed ins BfcoltoM to choose their own styles from various designs and colors. Latest contributions to local library The FMii modeled the sweatshirts they made for their sewing projects this semester. The young people were able Nashville woman is member of 'Phonorama' at Adrian Susan Mille of Nashville was one of 28 student callers and four student runners who made up the 189-90 Phonorama team for Adrian College. Phonorama is an annual fund-raising telephone cam­ paign where student and alum- ni volunteers contact parents and alumni. Calls are made in both November and February. This year’s present total stands at $134,758. Miller is a sophomore, planning a major in pre-law. She is the daughter of Jon Miller. REGARDLESS OF AGE We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Comprehensive Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Office • Livonia, Michigan • Founded 1938 • For more information contact: Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville In memory of Ethel Woodard by Harold and Bessie Stewart. In memory of Gaylord Bray by Bennie and Lois Kenyon. In memory of Wayne Skedgell by Bennie and Lois Kenyon. In appreciation of Warren Travoli by Elizabeth Lynch. (From left) Stacee Hawkins, Denherder. 4-H Advisory Council to meet April 2 The 4-H Advisory Council will hold its April meeting Monday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. 4-H members, leaders and parents are invited to attend. Frank Bryan s, Stacey Harvey and Shannon VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup Festival TALENT SHOW Friday P.M., April 27 Call... 726-0554 Two Divisions: Jr. Ages 12 & Under Sr. Ages 13 & Up A Special Thanks to Merchants & Volunteers Many hours went into planning and carrying out Nashville’s PTO “Bring in the Clowns” Carnival. The local merchants’ support of the carnival was super. The PTO would like to acknowledge the following merchants for their generous donations: Business Donators: Charlie’s Sound End Hecker Insurance Maple Valley Concrete Cappon’s Quick Mart Eaton Federal Savings Bank Maple Valley Realty Nashville Locker Nashville Hardware Mace Pharmacy Mussers Service Kent Oil Clayton’s Auto Sales Hometown Lumber McDonald’s of Hastings Michigan Entertainment Country Kettle Maple Valley Car Wash Good Time Pizza Clay’s Dinner Bell Maple Valley Standard Power’s Service Carl’s Super Market Maple Valley Implement Hickey Electric Arby’s of Hastings C-Store Country Video Burger King of Hastings Linda Friddle’s Country Woodworks Nashville Auto Gramma’s Place Kathy’s Variety Sports Stuff “Bring in the Clowns” Chairpersons: Co-Chairpersons - Janet Adams, Mike Meade; Calling - Janet Adams; donations - Mike Meade; Cake Walk - Marge & Floyd Shilton, Ardi Robatham; Raffle - Inez Hubka; Kitchen - Rae Murphy, Denice Scramlin, Eileen Goris, Cheryl Rathburn; Accountants - Bernie & Donna Garvey. A Special Thank You To: All of our classroom representatives who scheduled workers, got cakes for the cake walk and helped __ set up games. Teachers, Parents and Grandparents who worked. All of those who worked both shifts and filled in for others. Everybody who painted faces. Donna Garvey & Ann Taylor for setting up. The Chuck Jensen’s clowns. Jim Bryan for making cotton candy. Ruth Hickey & Tracy DeGroot for making popcorn. Jane Heacock for coming early and staying late. Gayle Greenman & Ann Taylor for cleaning up. Laurie Pettengill for everything. Anyone else we missed. A Very Special Thank You to Howard Downing, Jr. — Our Grand Prize Winner ~ for Returning Halfofthe Grand Prize of $100.00! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 — Page 12 Extension can help with fertilization, lime (below 7.0) or alkaline (7.1 or If you’re looking for an above). For a home garden, a easy, inexpensive way to take pH of 6.0 to 6.8 (slightly acid) the guesswork out of applying gives the best results. lime and fertilizer to your garden, look no further than MSU soil test recommenda­ the soil testing service tions will give guidelines for available through your county changing soil pH by adding Cooperative Extension Ser­ lime or an acidifying material acid peats, elemental sulfur vice office. Having your soil tested will and aluminum sulfate. give you guidelines for adding Soil test results also include lime, if necessary, and plant the number ofpounds per acre nutrients in the right propor­ of available phosphorus, tions for good plant growth potassium, calcium and and crop production. Without magnesium. Adequate levels such guidelines, you’re just for vegetable gardening are guessing. 100 to 150 pounds of Allen Krizek, Eaton County phosphorus, 300 to 350 Extension Director, says a pounds of potassium and 75 soil test can prevent un­ lbs. of magnesium (in mineral necessary application of lime soils). Calcium is almost to soil. Lime is used to always adequate in Michigan neutralize or “sweeten” acid soils, Krizek notes. soils, he explains. But in most Fertilizer recommendations parts of Eaton County, soil is are given in the form of already neutral or slightly pounds of nitrogen, phosphate alkaline so that liming is not and potash per 1,000 square only unnecessary, but also feet. A recommendation of “3 — 1 1,” for instance, undesirable. Each nutrient has a fairly means three pounds of limited pH range in which it is nitrogen, one pound of most available to growing phosphate and one pound of potash per 1,000 square feet. plants, he explains. “Adding lime to soil that To provide that, you would doesn’t need it can make the look for a commercial fer­ soil so alkaline that nutrients tilizer that provides the three become unavailable to nutrients in roughly that same plants,” he says. “The same ratio and apply it in sufficient problem can occur on too acid quantities to provide the soil.” recommended amounts of A soil test for pH will tell nutrients. you whether your soil is To do that, you have to neutral (a pH of 7.0), acid understand how to read the Simplicity FINAL REDUCTION label on a package of ly, it will take a lot of manure to provide significant quan­ fertilizer. The three numbers on the tities of plant nutrients. Nutrients are generally label indicate the percent nitrogen, phosphate and worked into the soil before potash in the fertilizer. To planting in the spring. provide nutrients in the ratio Material to change the soil pH of 3-1-1, you could use a fer­ can be tilled in then or applied tilizer with an analysis of and mixed into the soil in the fall. Because these materials 23-7-7 or 23-9-9. To determine how much work slowly, fall application fertilizer you need to apply to is better, Krizek suggests. Soil testing and pH adjust­ each 1,000 square feet of garden area, multiply the ment are not one-time ac­ pounds of one of the nutrients tivities, he notes. “Because most water used in the recommendation by 100 and divide that by the amount for irrigation in Michigan is of that nutrient the fertilizer slightly alkaline, it can change soil pH over time,” he points provides. To apply three lbs. out. “We recommend of nitrogen using 23-7-7, you retesting about every three would multiply three times years to detect pH fluctuations 100 and divide that by 23 to get about 13 pounds per 1,000 before they seriously affect nutrient availability. ’ ’ square feet. Using the phosphate or potash requirement would give a fertilizer requirement Forage, grazing of 11 pounds. You could use set in Charlotte either rate or compromise and apply some quantity in On Thursday, April 5, an between. educational activity for area Alternatives to complete farmers is planned in fertilizer, those that provide Charlotte. all three major nutrients in The Cooperative Extension significant quantities, are Service and the Michigan organic materials such as urea Energy Conservation Pro­ (45-0-0) or dried blood gram are teaming up to offer (12-1-1) for nitrogen, bone the event, highlighting forage meal (4-21-1) for phosphate, and intensive grazing manage­ and wood ashes (0-1-5) for ment. Alfalfa and pasture is potash. Using these or similar the second largest crop in materials will mean figuring Eaton County. each nutrient requirement Two repeat sessions are be­ separately. ing offered at 1 p.m. and 7 Animal manures vary in p.m. The location is at the nutrient content, but general­ Cooperative Extensive Ser­ ly,- moist cattle or horse vice office in Charlotte, 126 manure containing bedding N. Bostwick St. Call to in­ will have a nutrient analysis dicate which session you plan around 0.7-0.3-0.7. Obvious­ to attend (517) 543-2310 or 372-5594). This Week in Lansing — By State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald Maple Valley's Shaun Thompson Lions’ Thompson is all-state in basketball Maple Valley’s Shaun Thompson, who broke five in­ dividual school records while leading the Lions to their first SMAA basketball title in six years, has closed out an outstanding career by being named to three all-state teams. Thompson was named last week to the Detroit Free Press, Detroit News and Associated Press all-state teams. He is Maple Valley’s first all-stater since the school consolidated with Vermont­ ville in 1963. In addition to the all-state honors, Thompson is a two­ time All-SMAA player, two­ time member of the Banner­ Reminder all-county team, Lansing’s Fabulous Five and Channel 41 All-Star team. A 6-3, 180-pound senior, Thompson led the state in scoring at 32.6 while breaking school records for points in a season (717), most free throws made (229), most free throws attempted (280), free throw percentage (82) and most points in a tournament game (41). He also helped the Lions to a 33-11 mark in two years on varsity and helped Maple Valley set five team records in winning the SMAA title this winter. Thompson finished 45 var­ sity games with 1,195 points or a 26.5 average. Lion coach Jerry Reese said Thompson’s main attribute is his versatility. He led Maple Valley in scoring, rebounds (9.5), steals (3.1), blocks (1.8) and two-point field goal percentage (61). “This individual did so many things, not only scor­ ing,” Reese said. “He gave us so much leadership off the ball plus he rebounded and blocked shots. “He led us in so many phases ofthe game I just think his stats speak for themselves.” All New Simplicity Snowthrowers LIST PRICE NOW ONLY QTY MODEL SIZE 2 350M-3HP 20” 1 555M-5HP 22” 1 755E-7HP 22” 1 Fits Suntan (Simplicity) 42” *429*269 *879*549 *1199*695 *1050*840 1 Fits (7000-6000-5000) Simplicity 42” *750*600 2 Fits (7000-6000-5000) Simplicity 36” *675*540 Two Year Limited Warranty from Simplicity Sale Ends 4/1/90, or when stock depleted, whichever is first. TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts Er Service Center 130 S. Main; Vermontville Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday - Friday 7 to 7 - Saturday 8 to 5 by State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald School district would get state aid payments faster through legislation under con­ sideration by the state House. House Bill 5330, which I co-sponsored, requires the state treasurer to electronical­ ly transfer funds allocated to districts upon written request from school officials. The money would have to be transferred on the first day of the month or the next business day. Payments currently are mailed from Lansing, which prevents districts from im­ mediate access to the funds. School payments are made HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for ... CASTLETON, MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS Low interest Home Improvement loans are avialable from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9% A portion of the improvement cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) - THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. for additional information contact: Cheryl Barth 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 in October, December, February, April, June and August. This legislation will ensure that Michigan schools get their money on time. Some districts estimate they could earn an additional $8,000 to $10,000 in interest by quicker deposit of funds. Transferring funds elec­ tronically also would reduce the guesswork in school bookkeeping. The legislation is endorsed by statewide school districts, some of which cite payment delays because of problems with the mail or with the war­ rant sent to the wrong ad­ dress. These problems would not occur under the proposed system, and the school district could rely on the availability of the money. The bill also would ease the burden on some school staffs. Employees in some rural districts must travel several miles to banks, which takes time away from the office and other duties. Siding Insulation Decks Utility Sheds Armour’s Remodeling “No Job To Small” BYRON ARMOUR License #083426 112 Cleveland St. Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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 — MAPLE VALLEY — Board Nominating Petitions School Board nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools by anyone interested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. There are two four-year terms on the board of education for the period of July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1994. The terms of Beatrice Pino and David Hawkins expire June 30, 1990. Nominating petitions must be filed with the Secretary, Board of Education or designee not later than 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, April 9,1990. 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 12,1990. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 27, 1990 — Page 13 Elizabeth Ewing serves on syrup queen's court Elizabeth Ann Ewing of Vermontville is one of four Maple Valley High School juniors selected to serve on the 1990 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen’s Court. A lifetime resident of Ver­ montville, she has visited several local syrup producers to learn about the maple syrupmaking process. Elizabeth, daughter of Dick and Ann Ewing, has first hand experience making maple syrup candy and taffy from locally produced syrup. She is active in softball, golf and the youth group at her church. Her hobbies include collecting mice, drawing and swimming. Syrup Queen Tina Yost and her court, which includes Dane Cole, Sarah Simpson and Kayli Orman besides Elizabeth, will participate in coronation ceremonies and be featured in the Grand Parade during the village’s Syrup Festival, April 27-29. (Stories on other court members will be featured in future issues). Thank You Help Wanted CARD OF THANKS Thank you to the Nashville Ambulance Service for excellent care ofMartin at the scene and in route to the Hospital. Special thanks to Richard Dean for keep­ ing Martin warm and to the lady who provided the blanket. To Marion, Elwood, Foye, David, and Mitchell for staying at the hospital with us. Pastor DeGroot for his visits and prayers. To the Nurses, and Aides on 2nd Floor. Dr. Merriman and Dr. Larke for their excellent care. Aunt Alice and to all our friends for their prayers, visits, flowers, gifts, and cards. God Bless You All Paul, Jeanette, and Martin Friddle. POSTAL SERVICE JOBS. Salary to $65K. Entry level posi­ tions. Your area. 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C‘W TOOL SALES Gtmflil HtBtHtlDISt 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Maple Valley wins big at 62nd Michigan FFA Convention held Elizabeth Ann Ewing Adult Education classes to start April 9 here The fourth quarter of Maple Valley Adult Education classes will begin Monday, April 9. Daytime and evening classes are available for those who want to work toward their high school diploma, as well as those who want to take classes to brush up on a skill. Now is the time to enroll by calling Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275 this week. The office will be closed the week of spring vacation. Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth 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. HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580._______ VERMONTVILLE HARD­ WARE Open Sundays 11:00-3:00 beginning April 22nd. 726-1121. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Wanted MONORITY/FEMALE CONTRACTORS WANTED: Castleton Township has received Small Cities Communi­ ty Development Block Grant monies for a Home Improve­ ment Program. Area wide contractors are invited to partici­ pate. Please contact: Cheryl Barth, Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Mi. 48815. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Senior Youth Forum set for April 18 The third Senior Youth Forum will be held Wednes­ day, April 18. This is a day when the retirees from the community and the members of the Na­ tional Honor Society at Maple Valley High School have an opportunity to visit and learn from each other. The committee has been meeting and planning for the day. The committee includes members of the National Honor Society, Renee Hoyt, Kathy Carl, Levi Shantz and Wes Rooks, and Community Education Staff Kathy Hansbarger, Hildred Peabody and Kay Hartzler. Registration will begin at 9:15 a.m. and the program will conclude at 2 p.m. All retirees are urged to put their date on their calendars. More information will be available at a later date. J-Ad Graphics News Service The Maple Valley Chapter of the Future Farmers of America sent delegates to the 62nd Michigan FFA Conven­ tion on March 19-21, and they brought home several top awards. Tony Bouwen and vice­ president Jeff Butler were the delegates, and reporter Tim Reed was the alternate. Among the awards they returned with were the Outstanding and Superior Chapter Awards. FFA Advisor Nancy Defever said the chapter won the awards for the numerous agricultural activities and events it took part in throughout the year. Butler also won the Scholar­ ship Award. The winner of this award must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, Defever noted. “But Jeff has better than a 3.5 average,” she said. published in "Highlights" The April edition of "Highlights for Children" magazine features a poem by a Maple Valley elementary student A poem by Kathryn McDougal, 10, of Vermontville, appears in the "Our Own Pages" section of the publication. The poem reads: About a million centuries from now, When our world is gone, All the promises that are forever, Will echo through the air, They areforever, Everlasting, Even when the world and universe, Are demolished, They will echo with love and hope, And will never die. "Highlights for Children" now is in its 43rd year of publication. 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Vermontville youth PARTS & SERVICE • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE Reed played drums in the State FFA Band at the conven­ tion, and Steve Cook won the Outstanding State Farmer Award, Silver, Production, for raising animals and crops. The FFA has also finished Tike $630 off ($430 discount plus $3)0 combined dealer and factory rebates) for a low end price ol $2,069. < >r take the 0% finance offer and still receive lhe $430 discount. ■ I2 hp Industrial/Commercial Briggs & Stratton engine with cast iron liner and electronic icy start ignition ■ Hydrostatic (automatic) transmission ■ 36" pi vot­ ing mower with anti-scalp rollers. ers. •< Hh-r limited Io |M'ulii< t.< in rtmk IJinil one |mi aislnnwr. 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Brooks, "The Ultimate Test ofCharacter.” A play, "Good Morning Jerusalem," will be presented for the Sunrise Easter service. The play imagines what it would have been like if television coverge had been available on that first Easter morning. It will be performed Extension announces new youth agent Theunick’s area 4-H respon­ sibilities were realigned by dropping Missaukee and Wexford counties and adding Clare and Gladwin counties. Theunick will join county 4-H Program Assistant Anne Pease and be responsible for the youth phase of the Cooperative Extension Ser- vice in Eaton County. The 4-H youth program provides opportunity for youth to develop leadership potential, citizenship respon­ sibility, and productive capacity through the volunteer leadership of adults and older youth. NOTICE There will be a public hearing held on Tuesday, April 3,1990 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall. The purpose is to obtain opinions on transfering the paint program activity monies into the direct grants activity. As it relates to the 1989 small cities home im­ provement program. (CDBG). by the young people of the church. Breakfast will follow the sunrise service, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with a freewill offering. It is open to the public. The Easter morning worship service at 9:45 will include the message "What Do We Do Now" by the Rev. Brooks. 'Blast from the Past' dance planned in Charlotte April 21 The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a 1950-60s dance “A Blast from the Past” Saturday, April 21. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Charlotte Country Club, 681 Lansing St. Dancing will be to 1950s, 60s, and current tunes spun by discjokey John Robin­ son of WVIC/95 FM. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their best 50s and 60s outfits, and practice the twist, stroll, pony, swim, and other dance crazes to com­ pete in the best dressed and best dancers contests. Prizes will also be awarded for bubble gum blowing, hula hoop and limbo contests. Floor shows will be provided by the Brenda Smith Dancers, B.O.C. Dancers, and some community members will ham it up for the Community Lip Sync. Tickets are $10 per person, which includes the live enter­ tainment, dancing, refresh­ ments and registration for door prizes. Proceeds will go to benefit the Charlotte Christmas decorations. Tickets are available in the Charlotte Chamber of Com­ merce office, from local Charlotte businesses, and will be available at the door. Participants must be 18 or older to enter. Five area wrestlers earn their places in freestyle tourney Five area youngsters, members of the Charlotte Freestyle Wrestling Club, earned places Saturday in a mat tournament at Lansing Sexton High School. Keith Carpenter of Ver­ montville took first place in Group HI, the 13- and 14-year-old division. Chris Gonser of Nashville was se- OMETOWNl LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville (SOK CREDIT WK cond at 90 pounds in Group II (11- and 12-year-olds) and JeffJones ofNashville earned a third at 58 pounds in Group I (8 and under). Taking fourths in the tourney were Tony Appleman of Nashville, 95 pounds in Group II and Shane Scott in Group HI. The Charlotte Wrestling Club will be in action again this Saturday at Middleville. The club will be host for its own tournament on Saturday, April 7, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Charlotte High School gym. More than a dozen wrestlers from Vermontville and Nashville are members of the Charlotte group. 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Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 36 — Tuesday, April 3. 1990 Michigan Health Model Forum planned for April 10 J-Ad Graphics News Service A public forum to discuss the Michigan Model for Com­ prehensive Health Education (MHM) is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. The program, sometimes called the “Michigan Health Model” was written and sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education. It has received mixed reviews across the state. The MHM curriculum was adopted by the Maple Valley Board of Education and has been in use this year in grades K-8, said Maplewood Prin­ cipal Dave Doozan. But school officials said the controversial elements of the curriculum will not be im­ plemented until the public forum is held to give the com­ munity a chance to review them. After attending a statewide seminar on the program last year, Doozan gave a presenta­ tion on the MHM to the school board in November. Citing the delicate nature of some of the subject matter the courses will cover, such as sex education and child molestation, Doozan recom­ mended and the board approv­ ed the formation of a commit­ tee ofpeople from all walks of life in the community. Consequently, Doozan was named chair of the MHM Review Committee and members include Nancy Pot­ ter, Larry Lenz, Dan Smith, Barry Smith, Pam Anderson, Geri Long, Karen Long, Jamie Johnson, Amy Toutant, Bernie Hynes, Robert Smith, Judy Hager, Kris Green, Hildred Peabody, Ardy Robatham, Gene Emery, Lin­ da Emery and Diane Bowers. “We had a good mixture of people from the staff, health department, ministers and community members,” Doozan claimed. Most of the members are educators or school ad­ ministrators. There are two protestant ministers, one unelected community leader and a few parents. But there are no farmers, businessmen, law enforcement, mental, or other medical or health pro­ fessionals, with the exception of the Eaton County Health Department nurse and the school counselor. And the group most likely to be affected by the MHM curriculum, are the parents of the students being taught. Doozan later acknowledged that the educator-dominated group did not constitute a good mixture, but would not accept responsibility for it. Doozan had recommended a more diverse committee membership. Doozan made reference to an article on the front page of the Nov. 28 issue of the Maple Valley News, “Com­ mittee being formed to study proposed health education program,” in which he asked for volunteers to sit on the committee. “There just wasn’t any in­ terest in the community,” Doozan contended. He said he feels many peo­ ple would rather stand back See HEALTH, Page 6 State Representative Bob Bender and Rev. Ward Pierce present Chip Smith with the state's Special Tribute. Awards ceremony honors rescuers in dam tragedy by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE The 14 people who took part June 5 in the rescues and lifesaving ef­ forts at the Mill Pond Dam Syrup Festival is 'going for the gold' J-Ad Graphics News Service VERMONTVILLE — Residents of this West Michigan community are “going for the gold” this year as they begin the final month of preparations for the 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. The festival will begin Fri­ day, April 27, and will run through Sunday, April 29. The golden anniversary of “the sweetest festival in the state” will take visitors back in time with a theme of “Fic­ tion and Fantasy for 50 Years.” Just like honey to the bees, the local producers and the association have made hun­ dreds of gallons of the delicious maple syrup and maple products that draw peo­ ple from across the state to the popular festival each year. No shortages of pure maple syrup and sweet confections are predicted, despite a lower than average syrup yield for some producers, which is a result of the unseasonably warm weather experienced last month when record temperatures in the 70s started opening buds on the maple trees. With the maple syrup ready to pour onto the piles of pan­ cakes prepared each year by the American Legion and the Maple Valley High School Band Boosters, preparation for the talent show, the parades, the entertainment program and the contests and games are well under way. Parade Chairman Sally Martin said the Grand Parade will feature approximate 50 units this year. Many of the units, such as those from the local 4-H clubs and other groups, will feature characters and floats from fantasy stories and fairy tales, Martin said. She is also expecting a number of new additions to the parade this year. Among those who have been invited are the New Olympians baton­ twirling group and the Young Olympians, which is a self­ defense and martial arts group. “Another one of the unique features ofthe parade marking the golden anniversary of the festival will be all of the festival queens, who will walk in the parade,” Martin said. “So far we have talked to 30 ofthe past queens who said they would come,” she added. Only one of the 50 Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival queens has died as far as Martin knows. If anyone knows the whereabouts of any of the queens who haven’t been con­ tacted, Martin would like to hear from you or them. There will be a tea party for the queens at the Vermontville Bible Church on Main Street prior to the Grand Parade Saturday. It’s being sponsored by the women of the church. Martin said she also hopes to have float entries from the Michigan Agriculture Depart­ ment and the Bellevue Lions Club, which is also celebrating its golden anniversary. Some of the returning Among the many clowns coming to the festival will be the popular troupe, the Oaklowns. favorites are the Shriners, the Oaklowns, the Com Cob Cloggers, and the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corp. “We’re looking forward to having some pretty fancy en­ tries this year,” Martin said. The event will kick off Fri­ day night with the 21st annual talent show, which features amateur performers from across the state. Barb Musser is the talent show chairs and interested entertainers and performers can contact her at (517) 726­ 0554. Musser said she hopes to have a number of new con­ testants this year. See GOLD, Page 7 tragedy received awards Saturday from the American Red Cross, the State of Michigan and the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a dinner held in their honor. The dinner and awards ceremony was sponsored jointly by the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross and Nashville Post No. 8260 of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, where the event was held. The awards recipients were honored for the courageous lifesaving efforts and actions they took when four teens went over the Mill Pond Dam in Nashville in rubber rafts that suddenly capsized in the rain-swollen river. The tragedy involved three local teens and resulted in the death of their 15-year-old friend, Robert Parsons of Bat­ tle Creek. Two Nashville firefighters, Chip Smith and Earl Wilson, were also injured when their aluminum boat capsized in an ill-fated attempt to rescue Par­ sons. Smith and Wilson then had to be rescued, and Smith had to be resuscitated after be­ ing rendered unconscious and held in the hydraulic current. Barry County Red Cross Director Don Turner and VFW Ladies Auxiliary Com­ mander Agnes Hill organized Saturday’s ceremony. In attendance were state and local civic leaders and about 200 well-wishers from the community along with the family and friends of the honored guests and award recipients. After a social hour and swiss steak dinner, Turner gave the floor to state representative Bob Bender, who acted as the master of ceremonies. After entertaining the crowd with a few jokes, Bender’s tone became serious as he recalled the purpose of the ceremony. He congratulated the reci- pients and reminded the com­ munity how fortunate it is to have volunteers firefighters and ambulance personnel such as those receiving the awards. Bender also noted that their efforts often go unrewarded. “But I’m proud to be here, and I’d like to congratulate and thank all of you for your selfless and courageous ef­ forts,” he said. Bender and State Senator Jack Welborn were in­ strumental in securing the special tributes from the state that were awarded to six ofthe men. Barry County Sheriff David Wood also spoke about what it means to be a volunteer and how fortunate Nashville is to have so many qualified people to answer the alarm. Wood also noted that the one professional receiving an award, Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Tim Rowse, had spent numerous extra hours training to bring himself up to the high standards he sets for himself. Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger took the mike next and thanked the Red Cross and VFW. Yarger told the crowd that the volunteers never know what to expect when their beepers go off. “You think it’s a simple rescue and suddenly two of your own men are in the water,” he recalled. Choked with emotion, Yarger recounted some of the events ofthat fateful June day. He singled out Ambulance Director Pat Powers and bystander Ross Meehan, who rescued Smith byjumping into the surging waters with only a rope around his waist and retrieving the unconscious firefighter. He also noted that the Nashville—Castleton—Maple Grove Fire Department has four father-and-son teams. See AWARDS, Page 5 �The Maple Valley News, Na^yille, Tuesday, April 3, 1990 Page Wilson N. Willits Pet workshop planned by Eaton Extension on Saturday With Easter only a" few weeks away, many people may be thinking of baby chicks and rabbits as gifts for children. Participants in the “Super Pet” workshop will learn that Easter chicks and rabbits probably are not the best idea for pets. The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and the Capital Area Humane Society have teamed up to offer area families an in­ formational workshop on ur­ ban pet management. The workshop will be held Satur­ day, April 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Delta Township Hall, 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing. Preregistration is required. Please call (517/543-2310 or 372-5594) or send registration to the Eaton County Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte, 48813. Judy Seaman, director of the Capital Area Humane Society, will discuss selection and care of dogs and cats, veterinary pet ownership responsibilities, and other selection considerations. Dr. Sally Walshaw of the MSU Veterinary School will cover veterinary care needs, including spaying and neuter­ ing, first aid procedures, and when to call the vet. In addi­ tion, selection and care of other pets will be discussed. Any questions about the workshop can be directed to the Cooperative Extension Service, 517/543-2310 or 372-5594, or the Capital Area Humane Society, 517/371-1492. Farm Community Notices HAY FOR SALE: $1.25 per bale, call 852-1876 after 6:00pm. AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Help Wanted GOVERNMENT JOBS $16,040 - $59,230/yr. Call (1)805-687-6000 Ext. R-6574 for current Federal list. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and the Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. Obituaries John D. Wolcott MORLEY' - John D. four sons, Hugh Wolcott of Wolcott, 74 of Morley passed Nashville, Gene Wolcott of away Saturday, March 24, Vermontville, Rick (Richard) Wolcott of Charlotte and 1990 in Morley. Mr. Wolcott was bom in Kevin Wolcott of Lake City, Golden Valley, North Dakota. Florida; 19 grandchildren; four He was a truck driver for great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Plycoma Veneer of Nashville Tuesday, March 27 at the Pray before his retirement. Mr. Wolcott is survived by Funeral Home, Charlotte with his mother, Ethel Adams; two Pastor Lester DeGroot officiat­ daughters, Linda Lyons and ing. Burial was at the Lake­ Carole Moore, all ofCharlotte; view Cemetery, Nashville. Lawrence W. Wilson, Sr. NASHVILLE - Lawrence W. Wilson, Sr., 74 of 106 North Main Street, Nashville passed away Monday, March 26, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Wilson was bom on March 11,1916 in Lake Odes­ sa, the son ofRoy and Florence (Shellman) Wilson. He was raised in Lake Odessa and attended Lake Odessa Country School. He farmed until he entered the Army during World War II. He received two purple hearts and three bronze stars at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands and New Guinea. He was married to Ester King on March 4, 1947 in Hernando, Mississippi. The couple moved to Nashville in 1975 from Lake Odessa and Woodland. He was employed at Lake Odessa Cannery, Hough Brothers Silo Builders in Sunfield where he was a Millwright and the Caledonia Elevator. He did small engine repair, fixed radios and neigh­ borhood kid’s bikes. He was a member ofthe Nashville VFW Post 8260 and Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Ester; three sons, Cleo Leroy Brown of Vermontville, Cleon Lee Brown of Nashville and Lawrence Wilson, Jr. ofGrand Rapids; one daughter^ Sandy Fisk of Sunfield; 12 grandchil­ dren; three great grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Ellen King of Lake Odessa and Hazel Arntz of Harbor Beach. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 28 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Rev. Robert Taylor and VFW Post 8260 officiating. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemet­ ery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence W. Wilson, Sr. Memorial Fund. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ stripping ★ Repair Refinishing ★ Regluing NEW MEXICO - Wilson N. Willits, 86 of Albuquerque, New Mexico and formerly of Nashville area passed away Tuesday, March 27, 1990 at Manzano Del Sol Nursing Home, Albuquerque. Mr. Willits was born June 16, 1903 in Frederick, the son of James and Carrie (McGui­ gan) Willits. He was raised in Barryville, Charlotte and Maple Grove Townships and attended Banyville Country schools, graduating in 1923 from Hastings High School. He graduated in 1928 from Adrian College and received his masters degree in counsel­ ing from University of Michigan. He was married to Lucile Schneider, June 22, 1930 in Blissfield. He was employed at Sears Roebuck, Hamtramk as mana­ ger and the Sears store in Evan­ ston, Illinois as assistant mana­ ger. He taught school in Muskegon and Clarenceville, before: moving to Albuquerque in 1946. He taught high school there until he retired-in. 1965. He spent his summers after retirement in the Barryville area. He belonged to the Retired Teachers Association in Albuquerque. Mr. Willits is survived by his wife, Lucile; son, Wilson Willits, Aurora, Illinois; daughter, Marilyn Dunn, Albuquerque; five grandchil­ dren, two great grandchildren; sisters, Clara Pufpaff and Helen Kesler both ofHastings; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 31, 1990 at Peace United Methodist Church, Barryville with James Noggle officiating. Burial was at Banyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Valley Scholarship fund or Peace United Methodist Church, Barryville. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGentber . Funeral . Home, Nashville. Lucretia D. Horn _______ HASTINGS - Lucretia D. Hom, 74 of 3506 Lawrence Road, Hastings and formerly of Nashville, passed away Saturday, March 31, 1990 at Golden Moments Nursing Home. Mrs. Horn was bom on May 11, 1915 in Dallas, Ontario, Ca,nada, the daughte,r of James, and Della (Gee) Rice. Sheewasrase was raised primarily prmaryn in the Olivet area and attended school there, graduating in 1931 from Olivet High School. er teachers eacers cerShee receve received her certification from the Old Eaton County Normal. Taught in several county schools for a number of years. She was married to Lawrence E. Hom, June 9, 1934 in communities in which she has lived included Battle Creek, Olivet, Potterville and Nashville. Her present address was on Lawrence Road since October 1986. She had formerly attended the Nashville Baptist Church and the Needmore Bible Church in Charlotte. Mrs. Hom is survived by, three sons, L. Neil Hom of Noblesville, Indiana, J.D. Hom of Nashville, Ronald Hom, Lyons; two daughters, Nancy Kay Sichler, Melbour­ ne, Florida, Linda Rounds, Lansing; 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Oscar Rice and Howard Rice both ofMelbour­ ne, Florida; two sisters, Catherline Kent ofMelbourne, Florida and Alice Rhody of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, July 9, 1986; four sisters, Harriet Bugbee, Ardis Bracy, Mary Watling, Viola Sabin; brother, Russell Rice; infant brother, Carl and infant sister, Maggie. Funeral services were held Monday, April 2 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiat­ ing. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. 4-H shooting sports meet will be held on April 7th — 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 Beauty Sh°p Phonc 726.0330 r 157 S. Main Street Vermontville Area Church Schedules Saturday, April 7 is the date of the next county shooting sports meet. Firearms and BB guns will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bellevue Conservation Club, 8484 Butterfield Highway, Bellevue and ar­ chery will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Charlotte Fairgrounds. The meets will CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 09625735 METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass........... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 ...11 ..... 7 ...... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT— Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School .......11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN Sunday School ...... 10 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship..................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 be held weather permitting. These events are oppor­ tunities for youths 9 to 19 years of age to receive train­ ing and safety techniques for a lifetime hobby. For more information on the 4-H shooting sports pro­ gram, contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. maple Grove BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) (Vt 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir...:.. 9:00 p.m. ■ - PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Church School & Adult Education .. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.10:30 aim. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday.......... 7:15 p.m. Thursday ...s» 7:00 p.m. Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto Call for information about OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 3, 1990 — Page 3 Maple Valley High student helps organize outreach forum Two Eaton County young women one from Maple Valley High School, have distinguished themselves in leadership roles because of their involvement in the 10th annual Project Outreach Stu­ dent Leadership Forum. Nikki Bennett, Potterville High School, and Lisa Long, Maple Valley High School, worked together to organize the forum, held at Olivet Col­ lege March 7. Barbara Davis, Eaton In­ termediate School District ad­ visor for the student Leader­ ship Forum, described the girls as “self directed, asser­ tive and mature leaders.’’ Long, Maple Valley High School, was the co-chair this year, training for the role of chair for next year. She serv­ ed as recorder, and she and Bennett created a schedule allowing every student atten­ ding the forum to participate in each session. Participation in all sessions provided a common base for the rap sessions that were part of the forum. Long is also one of EISD’s nominees to the State Depart­ ment for Summer Institutes. Davis said that Long will be eligible to apply for scholarship to attend Michigan State University and commit to work for the Student Leadership Office Project Outreach with Gary Case. About 130 students attended this year’s forum. Students ranged from ninth to 12th grade. The focus was “Decade of Understanding. ” Each school in the county is allowed to send 30 students. The local school districts are responsible for the decision of Kayli Orman, junior, serving on Syrup Queen's court Kayli Orman, a junior at Maple Valley High School, is a member of the 1990 Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Queen’s court. Kayli, daughter of Michael and Maureen Orman, is a member of the Student Coun­ cil and the Prom Committee. She also plays basketball and softball. She also enjoys those sports as hobbies in addition to swimming, skiing, golfing and collecting teddy bears. Kayli has attend the village’s annual Maple Syrup Festival and participated “every year of my life.” “I have watched it grow and I feel that continued growth and change are impor­ tant to the community,” she said in her application for the Business Services who attends. Students are identified as potential leaders and positive leaders in their schools. Volunteers needed for Eaton horseback riding program The Eaton Special Riding maintain their balance while Volunteer Association is plan­ riding. Up to 18 volunteers ning its spring riding program are needed for each ofthe five for Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to groups of riders during the 2:15 p.m. from April 10 day. Riding is held at Eaton through May 29. Intermediate/Meadowview Orientation day is April 10. School, Packard Highway, Volunteers are needed each Charlotte. Tuesday. This program provides ESRVA provides more than just fun for the therapeutic horseback riding students. The movement of for the handicapped of Eaton the horse at a walk, transmit­ County. Riders are accepted ted through the riders pelvis from the Meadowview and and spinal column, closely Potterville schools. Plans are mirrors the movement in the being made to expand the human walk. The horse helps schools served by the ESRVA relax muscles, while its move­ ment strengthens unused program. Help in trailering horses to muscles and improves balance the arena and back home and coordination. Child care is provided. For again is required. Volunteers are also needed to help lead more information, call the horses and to help students 627-8888, 566-8796 or 543-1713. “These two outstanding young women worked very well as a team, and they pro­ vided positive examplary leadership for the Student Leadership Forum par­ ticipants,” commented Davis. “The Youth Forum Coor­ dinating Council has worked especially well together this year preparing for the forum. It was a very successful event and enjoyed by the representatives.” Will yourbank account be ready to retire when youare? Kayli Orman queen contest. Tina Yost is queen of this year’s event. She and the court will be presented during the official coronation ceremony on Saturday, April 28 during the festival. For Sale BANKRUPTCY LEGAL FOR SALE: Recipes to lose Services. First consultation free. weight Send SASE plus $5.00 Fees fully explained in advance. for Daily outline and 10 recipes Call 945-3512 for appointment. to: ’inn’s Recipes, P.O. Box 123, Hastings, MI 49058. 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If you contribute by April 15, you will still be able to deduct your IRA contribution from your adjusted gross income on your 1989 tax return. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 3, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the ) past... 65 years ago postal rates were increased by Susan Hinckley I A recently enacted U.S. postal law providing an in­ crease in salaries of postal employees and mandating several important changes in postage rates was the top story in The Nashville News of April 2, 1925. Among the increases was the cost of sending a “penny” postcard, which would jump to two cents. However, there was no change in the rate of postage on government postal cards nor any other first class mail. In addition to this an­ nouncement, effective April 15, a variety of local stories filled that issue of The News, 65 years ago this week. Let’s take a look. Building big pavilion at Thornapple Lake - Messrs. Cole & Wade have construc­ tion well under way of their big new pavilion at the Lake House resort at Thornapple and hope to have it completed for the spring opening. The pavilion will be 50x100 feet in size, with by far the largest dancing floor in this section of the state. The floor is to be ofthe finest hardwood patent flooring, of single inch width, and will be all that the most exacting disciple of Terpsichore could ask. The pavilion is to be steam heated and brilliantly lighted by electricity, a new electric plant is being installed to light the pavilion, hotel, toboggan slide, stands and grounds. This equipment will just about put the finishing touches to what has become the most popular summer resort in this part of the state, and the new improvement will be heartily welcomed by the thousands of patrons of Barry County’s popular resort. New polling place for Se­ cond Precinct - The biennial spring election and annual township election will be held next Monday, April 6, and with the roads in an improved Condition, there is no reason why a good vote should not be registered. I A new polling place has been provided for the Second Precinct, and the voters from the western part of the township will cast their ballots at the Springett & Wing store, second door north of the post office. (1990 note: The new polling place would have been in the Gribbin Block; the post office was located in the building that now houses ABC Dairy Delite.) Dr. Ray Purkey dead - Passes Away at His Home in Detroit Monday evening, March 30 - Sunday evening Thomas Purkey received a telegram that his son Ray was very low and urged he come to Detroit at once. Mr. Purkey left on the early Monday mor­ ning train and arrived in time to see his son before he died at 7:15 that evening. Dr. Purkey was well known in Nashville, having lived in the village during his boyhood days. Funeral services were held at the home in Detroit yester­ day at 8 p.m. and the remains are to be brought here Thurs­ day forenoon on the 10:52 train for burial. F. & A. M. lodge, No. 255, will have charge of the services at the grave. Dr. Purkey was a member of the Nashville Lodge. The brothers are re­ quested to meet at the hall pro­ mptly at 10:30 and accom­ pany the body to the grave. Dr. Purkey’s death, we understand, was the result ofa stoke of apoplexy, which he suffered Sunday. (Note: According to the obituary that appeared in the following issue of The News, the “early demise’’ of Purkey, who was 43 at the time of his death, was caused by chronic nephritis, with which he had been afflicted for some time. Purkey had spent his boyhood life in Nashville leaving for Detroit about 1900, and for the past 18 years before his death had been a practicing physician and surgeon.) Mayor Zemer makes village appointments - At the last meeting of the Village The Gribbin Block (center) was a new polling place for the township election of April 1925. The Springett & Wing Store, a combination furniture store-funeral parlor so common in those days, was the site. At that time, Nashville's post office was located in the building at left, which on the second floor held the of­ fice and "Central" switchboard of the Citizens' Telephone Company. Council, Mayor Zemer made a number of appointments, all of which were confirmed by the council. Menno Wenger was named trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the refusal of Dr. C.K. Brown to qualify after his election this spring. The village committees are as follows: Water Works Lentz A. Wenger, Caley; Street - Martens, Caley, M. Wenger, A. Wenger; Fire and Light Marshall, Mr. Wenger; Finance - Marshall, Martens, Lentz. The “Sweet Shop” opens - Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lemmon held the opening of their new ice cream parlor and candy store Saturday and the new place was liberally patroniz­ ed. The new place, “The Sweet Shop,” is attractively decorated and is very home­ like, with plenty oftables for a large number of customers. A full new stock of candy has been put in, and they will carry the Arctic line of ice cream and ices, with the usual line of fountain drinks. Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary - Last Wednes­ day, March 26 Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Cogswell of Castleton celebrated their 50 wedding anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Cogswell, where they were brought for the day. Miss Anna Leslie and Hiram Cogswell were married in Brookfield, Eaton County, March 26, 1875. The first year after .marriage they resid­ ed in Hillsdale County, removing from there to the homestead in Spring Arbor Township and living in that vicinity for several years. They came to Barry County in 1888 and have been residents ofthis neighborhood ever since, living on the Center Road over 30 years. Mr. Cogswell suffered a stroke of paralysis 11 years ago and has been unable to walk for the past seven years, and as he is 79 years of age, he is very feeble. They have three children, William and Frank, who live near them, and Mrs. OnFisher, who resides on the State Road. They received $25 in gold, several dollars in other currency, a lovely basket of fruit and candy from the Morgan Gleaners, a potted plant from the L.A.S., a beautiful bouquet of golden flowers from Rev. and Mrs. Keefer, besides numerous cards of greeting. Miss Nellie Shorter, whose father was an old neighbor in Spring Arbor in the long ago, wrote an original poem, “Fif­ ty Years Together.” All had an enjoyable time, and it was an occasion not soon to be forgotten. Local News - A number of the old residents of Maple Grove Township met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Marshall Saturday evening for a visit with Senator and Mrs. William J. Pearson of Boyne When it was built in 1925, the pavilion at Thornapple Lake resort (building at right) had what was considered to be the largest dance floor in this part of Michigan. It proved to be a popular spot for a number of years, but after an un-. successful dancing season in 1939, Theodore ("Tex") Reid, a later owner of the resort, converted the 50x1000 hardwood floor into a successful roller-skating rink. Falls, who were guests of the Marshalls over the weekend. Mr. Pearson spent several years of his boyhood life in Maple Grove, and naturally had a pleasant evening, renewing old acquaintances and talking over reminiscences of an early day. He moved to Boyne Falls about 40 years ago, and in ad­ dition to acquiring a com­ petence in the agricultural and lumbering industry, has been very prominent politically in Charlevoix County. He has served four years as sheriff, four years as register of deeds, two terms as represen­ tative, and has been state senator since 1922. The bodies of J.J. Potter and Mrs. Fred G. Potter were removed from the masoleum Monday and interred in the family lots. Mrs. John Potter and daughter, Mrs. Geneva Stoneman of Detroit, and Marian Parks and son of Pon­ tiac were here attending the burial. While George F. Evans was buzzing wood at his fox farm in South Maple Grove yester­ day forenoon, he was struck on the back of the head by a stick of wood, which inflicted a severe scalp wound. He was brought to town, where Dr. Morris patches up the injury, and it is thought that he will suffer no serious conse­ quences from the accident. The house on the J.J. Mar­ shall farm in Maple Grove caught fire Sunday forenoon, probably from a spark from the Chimney, but the blaze was extinguished by Mr. Mar­ shall’s son, Frank, and George Hoffman before any serious damage was done. Frank was at home alone, his parents having gone to church, and was unaware of the fire until Hoffman, who was driving by, noticed the blazing roof. The men had a strenuous job subduing the flames, which were fanned by a strong wind, but they finally accomplished it, which was particulary fortunate, because Mr. Mrshall had just moved back on the farm and his household goods were uninsured. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Smith have rented some fur­ nished rooms in Battle Creek, where they will live for a few weeks while Mrs. Smith is taking medical treatments from her physician, and Mr. Smith has work while they are there. Miss Lovisa Everts, Paul Henderson, Winn Green, Howard Caley, Gaylord Wotring, all of Kalamazoo, are spending their spring vacation with their parents. Nice weather the past week has enabled fanners to start their spring work, and plow­ ing is well under way. Nelson and Shirley Brumm and Francis Higdon : of M.A.C., Lansing, are spen­ ding their spring vacation with the home folks. O.D. Freeman has secured a broker’s license and opened a real estate agency, with an office at his home on the south side for the present. Porter Kinne is making quite extensive repairs and redecortions on his home on State Street, where he lives. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tarbell are preparing to leave for California and are advetising some oftheir household goods to be sold at public auction on the street. Harlow White returned home Tuesday from Manistee, where he spent the winter. In the will of Carrie H. Palmer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who was a niece of Mrs. Addie Stocking and C.M. Putnam (of Nashville}, the sum of. $20,000 was be­ queathed to the University of Michigan for use in helping women complete their college work. 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Meehan, selflessly jumped in Cross to a person who save or That has to take a lot out the frothing river to save sustains a life by using skills of a son." he said. Smith and how Powers began and knowledge learned in a The guest speaker was the administering CPR and was Red Cross Health and Safety Rev. Ward Pierce, who as assisted by the others. course. The certificate bears Bender noted, has a list of “This is an extremely small the signatures ofthe President credentials a page long. token of appreciation because ofthe United States, honorary Besides being a pastor and a there is no way to compensate chairman of the American chaplain. Pierce is an EMT you for your efforts,” Pierce Red Cross, and George F. and a former member of the told the recipients. Moody, chairman of the Governor’s Emergency “But I know that you have American Red Cross,” Medical Council. He also our thanks and my blessing, Turner told the crowd. teaches CPR and First Aid for and I know I’m not the only Bender then presented the the Red Cross. pastor who prays.when I hear Special Tributes of the State Pierce also had several the sirens,” he added. of Michigan to Chip Smith, humorous jokes and stories Pierce and Turner then Doug Yarger, Arden Reid, for the crowd. presented the Certificate of Earl Wilson, Ross Meehan, But his message was one of Merit to Pat Powers, who was who also was given a standing respect and tribute for the given a standing ovation, Tim ovation, and Kim Hansen. volunteers who risk their lives Rowse, Roger Claypool, See AWARDS, Page 6 every time they go out. Bradley Hoffman and Ron He spoke of the difficulties these men face when they come upon a scene and of the hard decisions that have to be made. “You just do what you have to do based on your training, experience and instinct, coupled with that training and experience.” Pierce said. “Sometimes you’re a hero, but usually you’re the goat.” “There are not a lot of thanks in this line of work, so it’s really nice to say con­ gratulations to you on a job well done,” Pierce added. “Tonight we’re here to thank and honor these 14 peo­ ple for their heroic efforts of June 5,” he said. Pierce then told how Smith and Wilson tried to rescue Parsons, who was last seen cl­ inging to a raft that was caught in the hydraulic current near the dam. Don Turner, Director of the Barry County Chapter of He also told, how their boat the American Red Cross, organized the dinner and capsized, how it hit Smith in awards ceremony with the help of VFW Ladies Aux­ the head, and how other iliary Commander Agnes Hill. volunteers pulled Wilson in to Ross Meehan shakes hands with Chip Smith, whose life he played a vital role in saving when Smith was unconscious in the water near the dam. Smith has recovered and is working for the department again. Pat Powers, Chip Smith and Ross Meehan also received citations from the VFW in appreciation for their lifesaving efforts. Nashville Ambulance Director Pat Powers receives the Red Cross Certificate of Merit from Bender and Pierce. (517)726-0181 The Red Cross Citation ot Merit was awarded to Pat Powers, Roger Claypool, Bradley Hoffman, Tim Rowse and Ron Felder Saturday night for their lifesaving efforts on June 5. 144 SOUTH MNF1STKECT LrnQ 3c 49096 MesMoraume. michicah hashuiqc (517)852-1717 . 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APPROX. 67 ACRES OF VACANT LAND located Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Choked with emotion, Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger (center) recalls the tragic and heroic events of June 5, 1989 before presenting his entire department to the crowd. Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Art Allwardt • 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville. Tuesday. April 3. 1990 — Page 6 Council commends police officer for arrest of rapist NASHVILLE — The Village Council commended Nashville Police Sgt; Gene Koetje last Thursday for a job well done in the arrest of a 16-y ear-old youth home escapee who allegedly raped a pregnant woman and abducted her and her nephew last month. Daniel Lee Mooney, who left Starr Commonwealth Home for Boys near Albion on Feb. 27 was arraigned March 2 in Hastings on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, arm­ ed robbery and two counts of kidnapping. The charges carry a max­ imum possible sentence of life in prison. thereafter. Nashville Trustee and Police Committee Chairman Ted Spoelstra said he thought Koetje should be recognized for his prompt response and commendable actions in the case. The suspect was armed with a rifle stolen in one of several break-ins earlier in the day. “The police department doesn’t get a whole lot of recognition for the good things they do,” Spoelstra ad­ ded. “Most times we hear people complaining about the ticket they got or something. So I’d like to thank Sgt. KoetKoetje and Barry County je and the deputies for a job Sheriffs deputies apprehend­ well done.” ed the suspect shortly The rest of the council Koetje was first to respond when the abducted 25-yearold Nashville woman and her 6-year-old nephew managed to get help at the Maple Valley Standard gas station on Main Street in Nashville from co­ owner Anne Taylor and atten­ dant Hal Noble, who distracted Mooney and called the police. Mooney fled the gas station alone in the victim’s car and was spotted by Koetje, who pursued him down Philadelphia, where the alleg­ ed kidnapper and rapist hit a tree and fled on foot. members also expressed their gratitude. where he is being held without bail. Mooney is currently lodged in the Barry County Jail, Michigan Health Forum, Continued from page 1 and condemn the actions of the educators than take part in setting the curriculum stan­ dards and in the decision­ making process. The current makeup of the citizens’ review committee may support the contention. Nevertheless, the public will have the opportunity to review the material before it’s implemented. Because there was a lack of community in­ volvement on the committee and because the material is controversial, Doozan expects a big turnout at the forum. Doozan said the committee “has been examining the most controversial aspects of the program regarding Reproduc­ tive Health, Child Abuse, Problem Solving with People and AIDS.” The committee has been meeting since its formation in November and is prepared to take its recommendations to the board. “It has been a real in­ teresting and enjoyable com­ mittee to work with,” Doozan said. “ . . . 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Give us a call if you are thinking of SELLING” or “BUYING”!! A The State of Michigan awarded Special Tributes to Chip Smith, Doug Yarger, Arden Reid, Earl Wilson, Ross Meehan, Kim Hansen, Steve Augustine, Rose Gibbs and Dan Kelsey, who was not present, for the roles they played in the rescues on June 5. Awards ceremony, Turner also noted that three others would receive the award, but that it wasn’t ready because he had a difficult time locating them. The three other recipients are Steve Augustine, registered nurse Rose Gibbs and Dan Kelsey, a serviceman who was a passerby and could not be present. “Let it be known, that it is with heartfelt gratitude that we honor six men (actually eight men and one woman) who have acted bravely and decisively in the face of ex­ treme danger and without thought of their own safety. Faced with the most hopeless odds in a water-related acci­ dent, these men placed the lives of others above their continued from page 5 own and decisively and ex­ pleas for help in an emergency pertly performed in their well- situation. May they know in trained and compassionate what high esteem they are manner,” Bender read from held by the people of the certificate. Michigan,” Bender read. The document is signed by It goes on to detail some of Bender and Wellborn, who the events of June 5. was not present. “It was due to the quick VFW Commander Kay thinking and dexterity of the Rathburn also presented other five men that Chip’s life awards to Powers, Meehan was saved. May we blend our and Smith. voices in the greatest degree The VFW and the Ladies ofpraise and appreciation that we commend the following Auxiliary also gave awards to theen tire Nashville residents for their Nashville—Castleton—Maple heroic efforts in a perilous cir­ Grove fire and ambulance cumstance . . . departments. “In special tribute, Rev. Robert Taylor of the therefore, this document is signed and dedicated to the six Nashville Assembly of God gentlemen who so willingly gave the invocation and and capably responded to benediction. Easter cantata planned at church The Vermontville United Methodist Church Chancel Choir invites the public to a performance April 8 of the • 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, March 21, 1990. 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. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Easter Cantata, “Easter Day,” by Joe E. Parks. The choir is directed by Hildred Peabody, accom­ panied by Bill Jack Reynolds on the piano, and features Tim Shetenhelm on the trumpet and Bill Shetenhelm oh the drum. Linda Shetenhelm pro­ vides narration. “Easter Day” will be played and sung at 5 p.m. Palm Sunday in the Vermont­ ville United Methodist Church sanctuary, 108 North Main St., on the village square in Vermontville. A time of fellowship9 will follow and refreshments will be served. — MAPLE VALLEY — Board Nominating Petitions School Board nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools by anyone interested in being a candidate fora position on the Maple Valley Board of Education.There fre * four-year terms on the board of education for the period of July 1,1990 through June 30, 1994. The terms of Beatrice Pino and David Hawkins expire June 30, 1990. Nominating petitions must be filed with the Secretary, Board of o iMn”*1 °r de®'9n®e J?*?* ,ater than 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, April 9,1990. Any candidate filing a nominating petition may withdraw only by filing written notice of withdrawal, Signed by the candidate, with the secretaiy of the board of education or designee not later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12,1990. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 3. 1990 Go for the Gold* , Page 7 continued from page 1 Also on Friday. Crown said. "WeTl have artists from Amusements is offering a all over with a lot of in­ speeial price for the amuse- teresting exhibits this year.” ment rides. For $6 visitors can Peabody is also the enter­ ride as many times as they like tainment program chair, and for six hours. she said many of the favorite The festival opens Saturday groups and entertainers will morning at 5:30 a.m. with the be returning, such as country Legionnaires and at 7 a.m. and western singer Al Mott with the boosters’ pancake from Cassapolis. breakfasts, which are offered “Al’s One Man Band” will all day. be on stage at 1 p.m. Saturday The festival also features and at noon on Sunday. what has become one of the The talent show winners best arts and crafts shows in will also perform both days. the state. It opens Saturday at Also returning will be the 9 a.m. at Maplewood School. Glen Erin Bagpipe Band and Arts and crafts chair the Maple Valley Jazz Band, Hildred Peabody said she is which will perform Saturday expecting 125 booths to morning immediately follow­ feature the work of artists ing greetings from Village from throughout the state. President Sue Villanueva, The Vermontville arts and Maple Syrup Festival crafts exhibit is strictly limited Association President Stan to items made by the ex­ Trumble and Chamber of hibitor, Peabody notes. No Commerce President Don flea market or food items are Mulvaney. accepted. Following the Jazz Band Peabody said this rule has will be the Children’s Parade. helped bring some of the best The presentation and artists and artisans to the crowning of festival Queen show, which runs until 4 p.m. Tina Yost and her court will Sunday. take place at 11 a.m. “Everything is really shap­ Saturday. ing up this year,” Peabody It will be followed by enter- tainers and the announcement of the maple products and festival contests. The Grand Parade is sceduled to begin its march down Main Street at 2 p.m. Satur­ day. It is followed by an after­ noon of entertainment, games and exhibits to see. Sunday offers more of the same, along with some tradi­ tional games and contests, such as arm wrestling and wood chopping. There are also games for adults and kids, such as an egg toss and a pig catch. Of course, there will be plenty of sweet maple syrup available all weekend, so all in all the 50th annual Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival is shaping up to be a treasure trove of food, fun, entertainment, exhibits, parades and activities. The Maple Valley Junior High Band will lead the Children's Parade once again. Maplewood Elementary School — HAPPENINGS IN APRIL — Spring Break School Resumes Public Forum - Michigan Health Model High School Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. April12 PTO Meeting - 3:00 Maplewood April13 School A.M. Only - A.M. Kindergarten and DK Attend (make up day for March 9) April 16-20 Stanford Testing April 18 Kindergarten Round Up Story Hour April 23 Binder Park Zoo Mobil April 24 Boarshead Players - High School • 2-4 April 24 Marshall Music Testing 5th Grade April 25 Kindergarten Round Up Story Hour April 27 No School - Possible Snow Make Up Day April 27-29 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival April30 • May 2 6th Grade Camp - Mystic Lake April2-6 April9 April10 *u*JHr’rWii W*ii it b* t***«ito «w Hundreds of gallons of sweet and pure maple syrup will be available to pour over stacks and stacks of pancakes at the festival. I Waitfo v ^tapunit ta'Vn''"t I-. Professional Styling for the Whole Family z Now Doing French Braiding NOW DOING — Arts & Crafts show scheduled tat 202 as Kitezh ' fci MelrijilW j X tnt i BttS li J I wAtir Diana’s Place ’ **»«<*. The ever-popular Corn Cob Cloggers will be return­ ing to the festival this year. Si Ei® C* An arts and crafts show will be held every day this week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Judy Quantrell's banquet room, next door to the Country Kettle and Good GOOD atin, Taffeta, Lacev* « Of.'ljfelMi ife iffl isfari’ Time Pizza. Coordinator of the show is Judy Hook. The show will continue during the same hours all next week (April 9 to 14). W PATTERNS HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION Ph. 945-9673 Good Neighbor Pharmacy FERROUS SULFATE 852-9481 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Good Neighbor Pharmacy B-5O TIME RELEASE CENTRAL VITE NIACIN TIME RELEASE 500 MG NATURAL 60's 13O's 325 MG 100's 6O's e 469 Ferrous Ferrou s Sulfate ® Niacin Centrum Good Neighbor Pharmacy The regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education will be held in the school administration building, Monday, April 16,1990 instead of Monday, April 9,1990. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Good Neighbor Pharmacy HOURS Mon. thru *r Sat. 9-5:30; Fri. ’til 7 T Maple valley Regular Board Meeting Monday, April 16 OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL Quality Products 218 E. State St., Hastings o OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Zippers, Thread, Tape ... by Coats Simplicity • McCalls • Kwik Sew Simp AIL..IN STOCK V / FRENCH BRAIDING BREWER’S YEAST w Good Neighbor Pharmacy ORANGE C 25 MG 3” Good Neighbor Pharmacy Good Neighbor Pharmacy VITAMIN C POTASSIUM GLUCONATE 500 MG Easter Cards and Lots of Easter Basket Goodies 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, April 3, 1990 — Page 8 Maple Valley High musical plays to packed houses The Maple Valley High School musical "Give My Regards to Broadway" played to a nearly packed house in They're Yankee Doodle Sweethearts, Janel Hansen (Trixie Sticks) and Bill Reynolds (Legs Ruby). both performances March 23 and 24. Norma Acker, who co­ directed the production with Carol Kersten, said, "We really had an excellent ensemble cast this year. There were lots ofparts, and several characters had many lines." Both directors said this year's group was particularly strong musically. "We had strong leads and an outstanding chorus to back them up," Acker said. This year's cast included Steve Bowen, Crystal Mitchell, Bill Reynolds, Janel Hansen, Scott Nnoll, Lisa Long, Andy True, Cindy Hansen, Chris Mudry, Tonya Shaffer, Lisa Carpenter, Tami Mason, Alisha Ayars, Polly Sayles, Sarah Simpson, Melissa Gillean, Corey Mettler, Matt Nehmer, Jenna "Legs" and the chorus agree: "Life's a Funny Proposition." Rounds and Brad Sansom. Choreographer was Maple Valley High School junior Helena Lehman, Garth Davison was technical director and Sheri Reynolds and Denise Hansen was in charge of makeup. Kersten also was accompanist Acker praised Lehman's work and called "It's a Grand Old Flag" a "show stopper." After the final curtain, the cast and crew honored the directors, presenting them with roses and music boxes with engraved plaques that read, "Give My Regards to Broadway, 1990." Plans for next year's musical already are under way. The stage needs additional lighting, which officials said they hope to have purchased before next year's event. Acker said there is a good chance the production will be Dick Foster discusses the show's budget with star Mona Monroe. of "The Music Man," but no final decision has been made as yet "Whatever we decide on, it is bound to be a special year," Acker said. "We have a number ofthree-year veterans returning, as well as some surprising newcomers." • 1st Year • ______"We Made it” []= To show our appreciation, the following specials are good from Tuesday, Tuesday April 5 thru Sunday, Sunday April 8. jHL The cast looks on as "Legs" inspects his new costume. PEPSI PRODUCTS 8 PACK • V2 LITER BOTTLES ice cold) Any Large Pizza for the price of a MEDIUM Any Medium Pizza for the price of a SMALL 50c OFF Any Large Sub +<iep($2.i9 50c off Any Dozen Donuts — OVER 600 VIDEO'S — Video Movies and Players Available ’U’SIIS ©WSW 151 South Main, Vermontville 726-1000^ HOURS: HOURS: Sunday Sunday thru thru Thursday Thursday 55 Friday and Saturday 5 a.m. to nn m m i Child Abuse Council fundraiser set The Eaton County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council is holding a fundrais­ ing public awareness cam­ paign at Chi-Chi’s Restaurant on West Saginaw in Delta Township as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the whole month of April, Chi-Chi’s will be sell­ ing sombreros and other pro­ motional items such as pinatas and sweatshirts. The proceeds from this “Chi-Chi’s Celebrates Children” campaign will help support the Eaton County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council. The personnel of Chi-Chi’s and Council members will staff a table in the lobby the week of April 16 through April 22. They will not only be there to raise money but to distribute child abuse preven­ tion materials and raise public awareness of the plight of the abused child. sti|n 9g45s 44S93a ni t1a8r0y0 8S6e6r4v49i3ce, | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 ! Serving Hasting* A Barry County Communities Since 1950 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings COMMERCIAL ■ RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service > ..ix*- ^-'^5 INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL _________Open to Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8- 90 Gallon Kart Service Available �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 3, 1990 — Page 9 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu & Schedule School Lunch Menus Wednesday, April 4 Chicken, mixed veggies, scalloped tomatoes, bread, margarine, brownies, milk. Thursday, April 5 Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 4 Spring Break. Thursday, April 5 cheese sauce, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, pears. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Stuffed peppers, three bean salad, carrots, bread, margarine, peaches, milk. Friday, April 6 Ham patties, sweet potatoes or squash, tossed salad, com Spring Break. muffins, margarine, cookies, milk. Monday, April 9 Mushroom steak, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, margarine, fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday, April 10 Shepard’s pie, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, bread, margarine, pears, milk. Events Wednesday, April 4 Patriots Day, all sites wear your colors; Hastings, crafts. Kathy Walters from 4-H; Delton, Stan Pierce and his dulcimers, blood pressure. Thursday, April 5 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, April 6 - Hastings. blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn. Monday. April 9 - Easter Bonnet Contest starts: Hastings, bingo and popcorn, demo by Jennie's stained glass. Tuesday. April 10 - all sites puzzles; Hastings, Remember When; Nashville, Cindy Lan­ caster from Pennock Hospital Friday, April 6 Spring Break. Monday, April 9 Hot dog on bun, french fries, com, apricots. Tuesday, April 10 Nacho chips, taco meat and Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 4 Spring Break. Thursday, April 5 Spring Break. Friday, April 6 Spring Break. Monday, April 9 Hot dog/bun, baked beans, pears, cookie. Tuesday, April 10 Michigan Bell Service Bulletin Important: Action you must take if your phone number begins with Fish nuggets, sauce, mash­ ed potatoes, peaches, butter sandwich. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. 852 Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 4 Spring Break Thursday, April 5 Spring Break. Friday, April 6 Spring Break. Monday, April 9 ♦Salad, *Fish nuggets, ♦Sloppy Jo/Bun, green beans, blueberry crisp, bread and butter. Tuesday, April 10 ♦Salad, *Chicken Patty/bun, ♦Scalloped Potatoe with ham, mixed vegetables, salad bar, bread and butter. NOTE: ♦Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth 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. GET MORE NEWS’ Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOL SALES [tilIRit MlRtHtlDISI 3 Mlles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 WET BASEMENT? Now you have a choice of long distance companies for Dial 1 Plus service. Don't leave that choice to chance. Watch the mail and make your choice soon. If you have not already received it, you soon will be getting complete information from Michigan Bell by mail, along with a ballot listing your choices of Dial 1 Plus long distance companies. Your Dial 1 Plus options and the steps you should take are described in detail. And you will be given the date by which you must make your selection to avoid having a long distance company randomly selected for you. If your phone number does not begin with the number above, don't worry. You will be notified when your area is ready for Dial 1 Plus service. As part of the restructuring of the telephone industry, you must choose a company for Dial 1 Plus service or such a company will be chosen for you. Should this happen, it will be a random selection by computer. We urge you to make your own choice—because a company selected at random will not necessarily be one that best serves your specific needs. The information you receive will include telephone numbers for the various long distance companies, so you can easily look into their services and charges before you make your choice. What is Dial 1 Plus? Need more help? Let's Talk! Dial 1 Plus is simply dialing " 1," plus the area code (when necessary), plus the telephone number to complete a long distance call outside of your LATA. Companies offering long distance service can now offer you the same Dial 1 Plus service previously available only to customers of AT&T nyururi® J SYSTEM M Michigan Bell cannot recommend a long distance company, but if you have any questions about Dial 1 Plus service, or if you have misplaced the ballot we mailed, just call the Michigan Bell Lets Talk Center at this toll-free number: 1 800 555-5000 @ Michigan Bell GUARANTEED waterproofing Senring Michigan Since 1972 anJImeritich company FOR FREE ESTIMATES Ca/f Toll Free: 1-800-643-4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 Don't give up your right to choose. € 1990 Michigan Bell. All Rights Reserved. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 3, 1990 — Page10 Wanted Thank You MINORITY/FEM ALE CONTRACTORS WANTED: Castleton Township has received Small Cities Community Development Block Grant monies for a Home Improvement Program. Area wide contractors are invited to participate. Please contact: Cheryl Barth, Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Mi. 48815. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank the Nashville Fire Department, Fire Board, Retired Firemen, friends and their wives for making my retirement party something very special. Also the VFW for their A splended meal. Mike Appelman and family Bill’s Entry Systems • SALES & SERVICE • Overhead & Entry Doors Commercial & Residential • WoodlonelM Steel Wood Panel * Raised Panel Steel Laws announce the birth of their son, Kaleb Kaleb Thomas Laws, bom Feb. 19, 1990 to Tom and Sharon Laws. Kaleb was bom at Blodgett Hospital at 8:14 p.m. weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 20 Vi inches long. Kaleb joins his big sister, Kailee, at home who is now four. The proud grandparents are Bob and Lynda Warner of Lake Odessa, Bonnie DeDyne of Hastings, and Tom Laws Sr. of Kalamazoo. Miscellaneous BARLONDS, the children of Raymond and Barbara Barlond are inviting friends and relatives to a surprise celebration of their parents retirement at Penny Brumm’s home, 4328 Vermontville Hwy. on April 8, from 2p.m.-? If any questions, call 543-1870 or 852-9852. Engagements Ryan-Dunklee Kenneth and Maxine Ryan announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Ryan, to John Dunklee. John is the son of Edwin and Susan Dunklee. All are from Vermontville. The bride-elect will be a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley. A Sept. 15 wedding is planned. Vermontville Hardware Garden Seeds । Ji J1—J? RfeBboai • Filuma* Fiberglass Decorative • Wood Flush y? HP Lift Master Installed With 2 Remotes.................. 16x7 Installed 9x7 Installed from $42500 s275"0 Ph. (616) 948-2663 OPEN! Showroom & Parts Room 3 2396 S. Bedford, Hastings, Michigan ...In Stock and Ready to Grow! • 1990 Fish Licenses Are Available • OPEN SUNDAYS STARTING APR. 22 Cash & Cary — While Supplies Last — Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Heald-Beebe Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heald of Charlotte are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ellen, to Jeffrey Norman Beebe of Nashville. Jeffrey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sallye Me Lean of Nashville. The bride-elect is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a graduate of the Institute of Merchandising and Design. She is currently employed by the Charlotte of Commerce. Jeffrey is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a graduate of the National Institute of Technology. He is employed as an electrical technician at Troy Design of Lansing. An Oct. 20, 1990, wedding date has been planned. Brumm-Slagel Sharon Brumm of Hastings, Roger Brumm of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Slagel of Freeport are pleased to announce the enagement of their children, Kristina Marie and Ronald Dean (Charlie). Kris is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at USDA, Farmers Home Administra­ tion in Hastings. Charlie is a 1985 graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School and is currently employed at Steelcase in Kentwood. An Aug. 18, 1990, wedding is being planned. if* lifttf isalta *#■ a®to l^tQi 726-1121 to® as a jisi kstfi iacb ■ftri uk. Akin-Hummel You charge with them We don’t charge for them. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dishong and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hummel are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Trudy Fay and David Lee, all of Nashville. Trudy and David are both graduates of Maple Valley High School. A June 2, 1990, wedding is being planned. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS With the Hastings City Bank MasterCard and Visa credit cards there is no annual fee. You get the convenience of credit around town or around the world, with no annual fee, backed by a bank right here in your own hometown! • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... (Http ^ntik • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WgLLS A SPECIALTY — MEMBER FDIC - Estimates Available Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE TkHfb Miiii ® JX ■ill ■ it rat an SLIM tKlinr. i.ttttn irki sat to tab. ODli't a® lit mi fewn Win *iiji ^s® �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, April 3, 1990 — Page 11 One of the reading month activities at Maplewood was dressing up as a fictional character. These are Vicki Williams' fifth graders. Maplewood's third graders in Norma Sherman and Mary Slag's classes’ a lot of character. Reading Month brings new life to old stories by Mark LaRose StaffWriter fata i ■Bkagntf t jx’tfjai jKiijfei 'T J DtOft ‘hl Bra ■(M VEIL DRIKILA niEJIfii y[E$l0E Elementary students throughout the Maple Valley School District participated in a wealth of reading- and writing-related activities in March, which was proclaimed National Reading Month. In stressing the importance and joys of reading, parents were also encouraged to par­ ticipate and support their childrens’ reading and writing activities through a “Family Reading Challenge.” There were also special reading sessions in which parents and other members of the community shared their enthusiasm for literature by reading their favorite stories to a class. The Maplewood students enjoyed a wide variety of ac­ tivities, including a daily reading break, the principals reading to die class, the traveling story, book cover designs, a young authors con­ ference, Library Week, recipe day, teacher swap, rewriting fairy tales, paperback book exchange days, student ex­ change day, working with comics and dress-up as a fic­ tional character day. The month ended at Maplewood with a wrap-up assembly, in which students wore their costumes and shared their individual pro­ jects with one another. PARTS & SERVICE forced to eat their concoctions. The students without excep­ tion said they enjoyed the reading and writing activities and many commented on what they had learned. Here’s what some of the students who participated in the Student Exchange had to say when the older kids read to the younger students. ‘ ‘I have fun with the book, ’ ’ said first grader Joshua Trumble. “I read to the first grade. Jessica liked a book called ‘Ready, Set, Go,’ Joann liked ‘Whales,’ and especially the part where the whale held up the big red ball,” said one sixth grader. “I liked it” and “It was cool” were some of the other remarks heard after stories were read. “I like to read to the first graders because they are smaller,” was the way Marty French summed it up. Many similar activities took place at Kellogg and Fuller schools, where one special reading activity will put Prin­ cipal Nancy Potter up on the roof of the school for a day this month. At Kellogg the month clos­ ed with a “read-in,” at which the students spent the after­ noon reclining on pillows and blankets in the gym reading the book or magazine of their choice. The Nashville P.T O. treated the readers to popcorn and punch. This was the grand finale of the month’s reading activities. But the educators that it was just a high-profile part oftheir continuing campaign to en­ courage reading for pleasure. The Three Cats Gruff by Jessica Once upon a time there was three cats named “Gruff” who wanted to go to the hillside to chase mice. One the way they had to cross a bridge with a very mean dog under it. The very last cat to trip trap across the bridge was the biggest cat Gruffand he scratched the dogs nose and bit his tail! The Tiny Tiny Elephant and Friends by Beth Sleeper Once there was a tiny tiny elephant who lived in a tiny tiny cave with a tiny tiny mouse and a tiny tiny tiger. One day the tiny tiny elephant said, “Let’s go to the tiny tiny lake and have a tiny tiny picnic.” So the tiny tiny elephant and the tiny tiny mouse and the tiny tiny tiger went on a pic­ nic. At the tiny tiny lake they ate their tiny tiny lunch. After­ words the tiny tiny friends went for a tiny tiny swim, but little did they know there was a tiny tiny group oftiny tiny alligators waiting to take some tiny tiny bites ofthe tiny tiny friends. Then all of a sudden the alligator came and ate the tiny tiny friends and they were dead, but then the tiny tiny alligator wasn’t so tiny. , „ b Continued on Page 12 GET ON ONE OF OUR REDUCING PLANS. The Three Little Cave Pigs Retold by Zac Jarvie based on the story, “The Three Little Pigs” Once upon a time there were three little cave pigs and they had to build a cave, because there were no caves available. One ofthe pigs found some straw and built a cave made of straw. The other pig found some sticks and made a cave of sticks. The last pig built his cave of rocks. Like all caves should be. One day a big bad wolfasaurus came to the littlest pig’s straw cave. He said, “May I come in.” “No way,” said the pig! “You ask for it pig,” said the wolfasaurus and burn­ ed the cave with the pig. Then he came to the cave of sticks andjust burned it down, pig and all. The other pig was the brains in the family and invented the bow and arrow. So when the wolfcame the pig shot him dead! 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They range from “Snow White and the Seven Dudes,” which was written by the sixth graders in Cindy Gutchess’s class, to “Goldilocks and the Three Tacos,” which was written, by Ben Shepherd. There are also a number of recipes for Heath Bars pro­ duced by second graders. But these recipes are original, and the exercise was designed to show the impor­ tance ofreading and following recipes and directions. Fortunately no one was hospitalized for food poison­ ing, perhaps since no one was lake $530 off* ($330 discount plus $200 combined dealer and I■ factory rebates) for a low end price of $1,769. Or take the (Fu - ■I finance offer and still receive the $330 discount. . ■ 12-hp Industrial/Commercial Briggs & Stratton engine with cast iron liner and electronic start ignition I I I I I ■ 5-s|Jeed gear transmission ■ 36” pivoting mower with anti-scalp rollers. J —_ appliance 543-3559 126 S. Cochran WE CARRY... 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So she ran home and asked her mommy to make her tomato soup. Snow White and the Seven Dudes by Cindy Gutchess’ 6th Grade Class Once upon a time in the deep dark ally of Gotham City lived seven little dudes. Their names were Dudly, Studly, Pudly, Studmuffm, Chubs, Mutly and Brainy. In California, far far away lived a princess named Snow White, who was a beautiful movie star. Her wicked step­ mother was jealous ofher because she was so wealthy. One day she had to go to her last recitial, when her stepmother locked her in her room and threw away the key. She called 911 for help. But the operator said that there wasn’t 911 in their area. So she tied all her sheets together and climbed out of her window. She walked the allies for hours, until she found a little shack. Snow White knocked but no one answered, so she went in. Inside she saw seven little beds, chairs, and table settings. Snow White was so tired she fell asleep in one of the little beds. Before long the seven little dudes came home and found a beautiful princess lying on one oftheir beds. Chubby woke her from her sleep, and of­ fered her some food. After eating they asked her what her name was, and she said, “My name is Snow White and I came here to get away from my wicked stepmother.’’ They told her that she could stay there and live with them. The next day Snow White took a walk through the city when she saw a handsome man standing by the bank reading the paper. Snow White walked up to the man reading the paper and said, “What are you reading?” The man said pleasantly, “Oh, just something about a princess who ran away from her stepmother, and when her stepmother went out to find her she was killed by a stray dog that had rabies.” Snow White jumped for joy, and said, “My name is Snow White!!!” So the man said, “Do you want to go out to din­ ner tonight?” “That’ll be fine,” she said. At dinner the man proposed to her. And she said, “Yes.” So Snow White ran home and told Dudly, Studly, Pudly, Studmuffin, Chubs, Mutly and Brainy the good news. They felt so happy for her but inside they were sad. They didn’t tell her until she was ready to leave. When she was walking out the door Mutly said, “Please don’t go we’ll be sad, and we’ll miss you.” So Snow White felt sorry for the little dudes and decided to take them with her. The next day Snow White got mar­ ried and lived happily ever after with the seven little dudes in their castle in Spain. Cindi Baker’s 2nd Grade Students Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water Jack fell down and broke his crown And had to go to the hospital and have brain surgery. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, All the king’s horses, and all the king’s men, Had to put him in the trash. Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, Eating her curds and whey, Along came a spider and sat down beside her And jumped right into her soup. Little Jack Homer sat in the comer Eating his Christmas pie, He put in his thumb, and pulled out a plum, And said, “I sure wish it had been an apple!” This This This This And little piggy went to market, little piggy stayed home, little piggy had roast beef, little piggy had none, this little piggy cried, “I’ll go get a pizza!” These first and second graders dressed up as their favorite nursery rhyme figures. Goldilocks and the Three Tacos Me and My Human retold by Ben Shepherd Once upon a time there was a little girl that was not bright. Her mother asked her to go down town to buy some pizza. Her name was Goldilocks. So she went down town to get some pizza. But on the way home she was so hungry she could eat an elephant. So she stopped at a house and set the pizza down. She knocked on the door the Bear family was out riding in their Farri. So Goldilocks kicked down the door. Goldilocks saw three little taco’s on the table. One was so heavy she fell through the floor. The next one was so hard her teeth fell out. She put them back in. And the last one was just right. And she ate it all up and licked her lips. She went into the other room and saw three motorcycles and she sat on the big one and it was too tall. Then she sat on the middle sized one and it was too bouncy. The little one was just right and she crashed it. She was so exhausted she went up stairs and went in the bedroom and to go to sleep. But the big bed was too hard. The next one was too bouncy. And she went through the ceiling. The last one was just right and she got some Z’s. Just then the bear family came home. Some little not bright girl has eaten my taco and ate my holopeno pepper said Papa bear. Some not bright girl has been eating my taco and ate my cheese said Mama bear. Some not bright girl ate my whole taco said baby bear she rode my motorcycle too. I didn’t have any gas said Papa. She got on my motor­ cycle and scratched the paint said Mama. She got on my motorcyhcle and it got crashed, said Baby bear. Some little girl has been sleeping in my bed said Papa. Some little girl has been sleeping in my bed said Mama. She is in my bed said Baby bear. She ran out of the door and stepped on the cold pizza. Splat splat! by Brigette K. Vallance Yesterday my human was staring at a big box with a whole bunch of noises coming out of it, and other small humans inside the box. So I walked up to my human and jumped onto her lap. She petted me for a while, and then knocked me on to the floor. It didn’t really hurt. Then I walked into a room and jumped onto a big bouncy box and washed myself, then decided to take a nap. After about an hour of sleep my other human woke me from my beauty sleep and tied a piece of yam around my tail. Ooooooh, how I hate that. But to humans, I guess that it’s fun to watch cats run around all over the house. And when my humans go to feed me, they take my food can and open it with a wierd gadget. Then my human dumps the glop ofmush into my food dish. To humans they just say, here’s your dinner and leave. I’d rather drink sour milk then eat that slop they gave me. A few days ago I was sitting on my humans windowsill while I was watching the little colorful balls flying around out in the other world, when my human came up to me and said, “Spunk get off ofmy windowsill.” I didn’t move. I just sat there like I didn’t even hear her. My humans are so mean to me, they throw me around as ifI were trash. I guess that’s what you call pet abuse. I overheard my human and another talking. Today my human let me into the other world. I final­ ly got to see those little colorful balls up close. I heard my human talking and she said they were birds. So now I know what those little colorful balls are that fly around the sky are. When I chased one and killed it, my human called me a bad kittie. But I was proud of myself for my human call­ ing me a bad kittie, because I saw a Michael Jackson movie once, and he said it’s good to be bad. Well I better go my humans are coming after me. Nashville summer ball sign-ups set The Three Little Pigs by Gwen McDougal Once upon a time there lived three little pigs and two wolves, and one troll. One day the two wolves went to eat the pigs. But the pigs gave the wolves some soup. The wolves and the pigs became good friends. When the troll came to gobble up the three little pigs the wolves gobbled up the troll first. Anyone in Nashville in­ terested in playing tee-ball (kindergarten or first graders), Pee Wee (second, third and fourth graders), Lit­ tle League (fifth, sixth and seventh graders), or Pony League (14 years old and up) need to have their sign-up slips turned in by Tuesday, April 11. After the slips are turned in each level will set up a time with the coaches to draw for teams. Practices can begin starting April 23. Slips may be turned in at Fuller or Kellogg Schools or at the Maple Valley Amoco Station. Extension plans Treasure Hunt Those who have treasurers in their homes, like arts and crafts, used clothing, household items or others that they would like to sell maybe interested in a “Treasure Hunt.” The Eaton Extension Homemakers* organization has rented the 4-H Building on the Eaton Fairgrounds in Charlotte in May. The building will be divided into numerous 10-foot spaces that will be rented for $10 each. Each space includes one table. The Treasure Hunt of values will be open for the public to come and buy on Tuesday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Setup of ven­ dor merchandise will take place Monday, May 14, from noon to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Those interested in renting a space or two may send a check payable to: Eaton Ex­ tension Homemakers and mail to Thelsa Turner, 789 High Street, Charlotte, 48813. For additional information, call Betty Cook at 543-4558. There are limited spaces. Combining home insurance with car insurance saves you money with Auto-Owners. Tkt No PrMt/m ffopft,' Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, April 3, 1990 — Page 13 Miss Cooley’s Second Grade Heath Bars 35-40 soda crackers 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine 12 oz. chocolate chips 1 bag miniature marshmellows Line a cookie sheet (one with sides) with foil. Place a layer of crackers in the bottom of the pan close together. Fill in all edges. Combine butter and sugar and bring to a boil. Boil for one minute. Stirring to blend. Drizzle syrup over crackers. Sprinkle with marshmellows. (You will not need the whole bag.) Bake at 350 for five minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven. Sprinkle immediately with chips. Wait five minutes, then spread chips to frost. Chill until candy is set. Break into pieces. The students worked in groups and tried to not only guess the ingredients, but also give directions for preparing. The results ofthe following recipes are not guaranted to produce the same product as above. Elizabeth, Nicole, Kyle, Kevin, Lucas 2 cups chocolate 20 marshmellows 12 cups com 10 cups cinnamon 2 cups sugar One big bowl of chocolate and stir. Then put the marshmellows in and stir. Then put the rest of the stuff in and stir for a long, long time. Put in the oven for one hour. Take it out and check it and then let it cool. Cut it and then eat it! ss Cyrus, Carrie, Sarah, Jenny, B.J. 2 teaspoons of chocolate 1 cup marshmellows 1 cup Bisquick 1 cup peanut butter 14 cup sugar Mix Bisquick and butter. Mix peanut butter with it. Marshmellows are melted in too. Chocolate frosting baked. Let it cool and then cut it. i$$* *s!sJS* !S>&> £*§ V!• £*§!• &<x <x S£s s Kristin, Casey, Katrina, LeAnne, Justin V. 1 tablespoon chocolate 2 marshmellows 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon caramel 1 tablespoon peanut butter Pour milk into a cup. Add chocolate and stir. Then melt 2 marshmellows. Mix that in too. Then you have to melt caramel and mix in with the other things. Add sugar and peanut butter. Put in microwave and when it’s done, you eat it! Stephanie, Jeff, Nick, Ben, Leanne 2 codes of fudge a pinch of sugar half a marshmellow half spoon of flour spoon full of caramel half a bar of butter half a cup of doe Add all of it together. Put it on a cookie sheet. Put it in the stove for 1 minute at 6 degrees. Put it in a bowl and put it in the fridge and leave it for a night. Take it out and take it to school and then eat it. JtywWW s‘s^l®tai(j -Mfeftmfcai. t'wlniBltam itfipirtWitau ■tfct If You Give A Monster A Wound..; Written by the Monster Squad from Mrs. Smith’s 4th Grade Class If you give a monster a wound... he will ask for a band aide. When you give him the band aide, he’ll ask for some peroxide. Then he’ll ask for a Q-tip to apply it. «!fflWllijll'0 When he’s finished he’ll put the band aide on his wound. Then he’ll ask to play cops and robbers. rir He’ll need to search for guns, hand cuffs and a billy-club. itthi aWvi^iai When he finds them he’ll need to find a it fuit likttwtattoii belt to put his weapons on. HSMi M Then he’ll count to twenty and begin playng. daj),li- taffitaSepc When he’s finished counting he’ll sneak around a tree tfliid .(prill1. and will be shot in the stomach. ato SjinjIiWiH He will then ask to go to the hospital. falsi MttorMwM’*1 When he arrives he’ll be taken to the surgery room, Then he’ll have to be sliced open to remove the bullet. Then he’ll probably ask for a Band Aide! lata S® Blsii® Adopted by the Novel “IfYou Give A Mouse A Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff if — VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE — SPRING CLEAN UP The Village of Nashville has once again contracted for Spring Clean Up. On Saturday, April 21st, 1990, the entire village will be picked up. This will be the only pick up this year. Please note the following restrictions: • No Appliances • No Concrete • No Dirt • No Hazardous Wastes (such as liquids, paint, oil, etc.) • No Loose Brush (all brush must be bundled, no longer than 3 ft. by 5 ft. and nothing over 50 lbs.) No Boxes or Bundles over 3 ft. by 5 ft. or 50 lbs. 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 Read-in last Friday. Calendar of Events J Weed control program planned in Charlotte on Thursday, April 12 The spring planting season is just around the comer and producers will benefit from planning a good weed control program especially for the dif­ ficult to control perennial weeds. An educational activity for area farmers who would like to brush up on recommended practices for weed control is planned for Thursday, April 12. The two-hour program is titled “Perennial Weed Con­ trol In Field Crops” and it will focus on tough weeds to control such as hempdogbane, quack grass, field bind weed, Canada thistle, and yellow nutsedge. Crops to be discuss­ ed will include com, soybeans The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: April 4 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. April 6-8 - Michigan BeefExpo and Trade Show, Mason, ML April 6 - “Barry County Farm Town Meeting,” with Rep. Howard Wolpe, at Tom Guthrie farm, 1 p.m. April 7 - Visit-A-Vet. College ofVeterinary Medicine, MSU. Open House beginning at 9 a.m. April 9 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. April 10 - Proofreading of Fair Book, 6-9 p.m., Extension Of­ fice. Entire book has been re-typed completely so everything needs to be proofread. April 11 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 17 - “Supermarket Savvy,” 10:30 a.m., Extension Of­ fice. Reservation required. April 18 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings; April 20 - Earth Day Program - “Recycling Into the 90’s,” 8:30-11:30 a.m., Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Hastings. and alfalfa. The MSU Weed Control Guide will be highlighted and the MSU soyherb computer program will be available for demonstration. Two sessions are being of­ fered, one at 1 p.m. and a repeat session at 7 p.m. Both will be held at the Cooperative Extension Service office in Charlotte. Call the Extension Service office at 543-2310 to register for the event. The Cooperative Extension Service, in cooperation with the Michigan Energy Conser­ vation program, are sponsor­ ing the educational workshop for producers. Vermontville News— in The United Methodist American Legion Women will meet at the Charlotte. Those attending are church at 1:30 p.m. asked to bring all pertinent Wednesday. The United income information. Methodist Youth Fellowship There will be a meeting at will meet and the choir will the village offices at 7 p.m. have rehearsal, both at 7:30 Tuesday, April 10, to discuss p.m. Wednesday. the progress of plans for the The Easter Cantata "Easter Opera House. Everyone is Day" by Joe E. Parks will be invited. sung on Palm Sunday, April The local senior citizens’ 8, at 5 p.m. group will not meet this Registration for surplus month. food distribution will take The Village Council will place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. meet at 7 :30 p.m. Thursday, Wednesday, April 25, at the April 5, at the village offices. 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. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and the Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Date: March 30, 1990 Permit No. MI0020079 Nashville WWTP The Michigan Water Resources Commission proposes to reissue a discharge permit to: The Village of Nashville Wastewater Treatment Plant. The applicant treats domestic wastewater for the Village of Nashville. The applicant discharges treated wastewater to the Thornapple River, in Section 35, T3N, R07W, Barry County. Comments or objections to the draft permit received by April 30, 1990, will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit. Persons desiring information regarding the draft per­ mit, procedures for commenting, or requesting a hearing, should contact: Diane M. Carlson, P.E., Permits Section, Sur­ face Water Quality Division, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909, Telephone: 517-373-8088. Copies of the public notice, fact sheet, and draft permit may be obtained at the Surface Water Quality Division District Of­ fice located at 621 North 10th Street, P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Telephone: 616-456-5071. T---- / <i 5 :: COBE5 , Richard R. Cobb, owner • PUBLIC NOTICE : | Mich. 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Box A Nashville, Ml 49073 ; i / / j i : 5 • t {( < 5 ( / / i ) ; �The Mople Volley News, Noshville. Tuesday. April 3. 1990 — Poge 14 Nashville council discusses state burning regulations by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — Informa­ tion Fire Chief Doug Yarger presented to the Village Coun­ cil last Thursday about state regulations on open burning prompted discussion of a local ordinance. A copy of the information on these state laws, the Michigan Air Pollution Act and the Michigan Forest Fire Law, accompanies this arti­ cle. It will explain what regulations apply to people who are unsure about open burning. A number of complaints about residents burning gar­ bage last year prompted the council to investigate burning laws. The probe also turned up an old village ordinance, which was never signed and is consequently unenforceable. Council Member Sue VanDerske, however, noted that the state regulations were enforceable in some instances. Moreover, after reviewing the old burning ordinance and having it examined by the village attorney, the council believes it is a sound or­ dinance and is considering holding a public hearing on it, which is required before any ordinance can be adopted. The ordinance, if adopted, would not ban all burning but would regulate the burning of waste products. In other business last Thursday: — The council received a invitation from the CalhounBarry Growth Alliance to disuss a bi-county strategic development plan. But it was unclear whether anyone from the council or Planning Commission would attend. Eleven area freestyle wrestlers place in Middlevilletournament Eleven area wrestlers, members of the Charlotte Wrestling Club, earned placed Saturday at a tournament in Middleville. Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0319 Clerk Rose Heaton said she would follow up on it nevertheless. — The liquor control com­ mission requested information about liquor sales in the com­ munity, which the council provided, noting that beer, wine and spirits were sold on Sunday both on and off premises. — Bill Thompson of the ZBA reported that some members had not been show­ ing up at meetings, and the council recommended having the clerk contact them to see if they wanted to resign, so they can be replaced. — The recently approved dental and life insurance policies for village employees through Sigmet-Time In- — 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 Taking firsts were in Group DI from Nashville Nick Garza and in Group IV from Ver­ montville, Keith Carpenter. Taking second in Group II was Trevor Wawiemia from Vermontville. Taking thirds were, in Group I from Vermontville, Tim Wawiemia; Group ID from Nashville, Ryan Elliston, Tyler Robins and Tony Appleman, and Group IV from Vermontville Shance Scott. Taking fourths were, in Group I from Nashville Jeff Jones; Group II from Ver­ montville, Chris Magoon; and Group IV from Vermontville Damon Patrick. The Charlotte Wrestling Club will be in action at its own tournament in Charlotte at the high school gymnasium on April 7. Wrestling will begin at 9:30 a.m. who handle all of the water and sewer rate funds. They are currently bonded for an amount in excess of what is required by law. The move will save the village $300. — The council agreed to send representatives to Quin­ cy on Monday, May 21, for Mayor Exchange Day. The Quincy entourage will reciprocate on May 23. — The council appointed Larry Decker to be the secretary/treasurer of the Library Board, and agreed to advertise for new members. — There was a discussion concerning the Barry County Open Burning Regulations in Michigan • Structures or other materials Leaf Burning and used exclusively for fire department training may be Composting Leaf burning causes air burned only if prior approval is obtained the Air Quality pollution in the form of partic­ Division district office in your ulates, carbon monoxide and area for a Fire Training Re­ various hydrocardons, and can cause respiratory problems, quest Form. • Logs, brush, charcoal and especially to people with other similar materials may asthma and other chronic res­ be burned for the purpose of piratory diseases. Leaf smoke food preparation or recre­ decreases visibility and dam­ ages property. ation. In response to public con­ Open burning is not allowed under the following circum­ cerns, the Michigan Air Pollu­ tion Control Commission stances. • Open burning is not allowed adopted a resolution on Octo­ if it is prohibited by local ber 18, 1988, urging residents government ordinance. Local and officials of all Michigan government open burning or­ townships, municiplities, coun­ dinances take precedence ties and other local units of over state regulations. Before government to ban the open conducting any open burn­ burning of leaves. The Commission resolution ing, you should contact your city, village, township and encourages communities to county governments to learn support and implement an en­ about open burning regula­ vironmentally safe method of leaf disposal such as com­ tions in your area. • Open burning that creates posting. The composting of smoke or odor nuisances for leaves is a solid waste manage­ surrounding residents is not ment technique which pro­ allowed. In addition, you may duces a valuable fertilizer not burn substances which through the natural process of release toxic emissions when decomposition. Municipal burned, such as tires, paint or beautification projects 'and residential gardens can great­ motor oil. • Residents of portion of Bay, ly benefit from the use of Calhoun, Delta, Genesee, finished leaf compost. For Lapeer, Macomb, Manistee, more information on compost­ Midland, Monroe, Muskegon, ing, contact: DNR Waste Management Saginaw, St. Clair and Wayne Division Counties may not burn yard debris, brush and trees. Con­ . Resource Recovery Section Box 30028 tact your loal Air Quality Divi­ Lansing, Ml 48909 sion office for further (517) 373-0540 information. If you have further questions on burning regulations in Michigan, please contact Cal Peters, DNR Air Quality Divi­ sion, at (616) 685-9886. Prepared by Rebecca Patrick Air Quality Division What is Open Burning? People who burn garbage and leaves on their property may be unknowlingly endangering"their own health, as well as the health of their neigh­ bors. In many areas, it is common to see plumes of smoke drifting skyward from a pile of smoldering debries, especially in the fall or after spring cleaning. This is called open burning. ‘Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! Open burning is an undesir­ able waste disposal practice because it tends to form some especially hazardous by­ products. These by-products can irritate eyes and lunges, obscure visibility, soil nearby surfaces, create annoying odors or pose other nuisance or health threats. To help com­ bat these problems, rules and ordinances have been adopted at both state and local levels to regulate open burning. Many people are either unaware of the regulations or unsure about which regulations apply to them. 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Seminary St., Charlotte, MI (517) 543-2950 Road Commission’s plans to levy a half mill on the November ballot. — Heaton was asked to look into the cost of having the Michigan Municipal Per­ sonnel Services come to the village to develop job classifications and to develop a compensation plan. The pay scale now has little if any structure, which has caused problems among employees when one gets a raise and another doesn’t. The council believes job classification and a compensa­ tion plan will alleviate these and other financial problems. surance Co. was referred to the Finance Committee because of underwriting pro­ blems, which will probably result in cancellation and selection of another provider. — The council passed a motion to accept bids for the village's 1989 Ford Crown Victoria LTD police car. All bids must be received not later than 4 p.m. April 26, and all bids are subject to rejection by the council. The bids will be opened later that night. — Council passed a motion to allow the clerk to reduce the fidelity bonds on the village treasurer and clerk, Open burning is governed by the Michigan Air Pollution Act (Act 348 of 1965) and the Michigan Forest Fire Law (Act 329 of 1969). It is allowed under the following circumstances: • Household waste from and at one or two-family dwellings may be burned in an approv­ ed container. An approved container is one constructed of metal or masonry, with a metal covering device with openings no larger than % of an inch.. • Beekeeping equipment and products may be burned for disease control purposes. • Yard debris, brush and trees may be burned If the burning is conducted farther than 1400 feet from the boundary of an incorporated city or village. Burning permits are VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup Festival TALENT SHOW Friday P.M., April 27 Call... 726*0554 Two Divisions: Jr. Ages 12 & Under Sr. Ages 13 & Up required when the ground is not snow-covered. In the Up­ per Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, burning permits may be obtained from the local DNR forest fire officer or U.S. Forest Service office. In the southern Lower Peninsula, burning permits may be obtained from the local fire department. If you have questions about burning permits, contact: DNR Forest Management Division P.O. Box 30028 Lansing, Michigan 48909 (517) 373-1218 Burning of yard debris, brush and trees is not allowed In portions of Bay, Calhoun, Delta, Genesee, Lapeer, Macomb, Manistee, Midland, Monroe, Muskegon, Saginaw, St. Clair and Wayne Counties. Contact the Air Quality Divi­ sion district office in your area for further information, or call the main office in Lan­ sing at (517) 373-7023. Stop by and see me! LEROY SLEEPER I can put you in a new Chevrolet and Olds with the best deal tn town. TEAMONE SMWWJWJWi CHEVROLET e OLDSMOB I L E 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. 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Blue Bonnet Margarine 99' < W ft A*H1 f9 t £* 1 j1 s � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-04-10.pdf f479afab6211f523db18f8e52dc8007e PDF Text Text Hastes Bulk Hate 12/30/^ PAID U.S. POSTAGE HASTINGS. MJ 49058 Permit No. 7 d •gfs Ta-rd. W.l-4 Hastings, Wl-4 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905)3 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Vol, 118 - No. 37 — Tuesday, April 10, 1990 M.V. National Honor Society inducts 32 new members J-Ad Graphics News Service A special ceremony was held at Maple Valley High School last week when the National Honor Society in­ ducted 32 new members. The addition of the new in­ ductees to the ranks of the NHS brings the total member­ ship in the local chapter to 72, which is a respectable figure by anyone’s standards. The elite national society consists entirely of high school students who maintain high academic standards and possess and demonstrate cer­ tain qualities, said advisor Sue Steffel. To be inducted into the NHS, a student must have a 3.3 grade point median and must demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character and service. The overall grade point average in the Maple Valley chapter ofthe NHS is a whop­ ping 3.678, and the new in­ ductees bring a 3.545 gpa to the group. The seniors in the local NHS chapter have an im- pressive 3.837 gpa, and the juniors are not too far behind with a 3.653. The NHS Induction Ceremony was well attended by educators, parents, relatives and friends of the members and hew inductees, Steffel added. The program offered a number of speeches on NHS values, and personal testimonies were given by the officers and many of the members. The speakers and their chosen topics follow: Introduction — Scott Knoll History of NHS — Steve Bowen History of Maple Valley chapter — Steve Bowen What the NHS means to me — Ryan Warner Challenge — Nicole Kipp Character — Cevin Cornish Integrity — Lynette Thompson What NHS means to me — Renee Hoyt Scholarship — Kathy Carl Scholarship — Heidi Reese What NHS means to me — Jody Aikens Leadership — Brandon See M.V. National page 3 Castleton-Woodland twps rank low Area counties on possible radioactive dump site list by Kathleen Scott and Shelly Sulser Staff Writers Barry, Eaton and Ionia are three of 29 counties in Michigan with potential sites for a radioactive waste dump. But the Woodland/ Castleton Township land in Barry County is at the bot­ tom of the list of 79 possible areas, as are the Eaton Coun­ ty townships of Roxand, Kalarno, Brookfield, Eaton Rapids, Hamlin and Windsor and the Ionia County town­ ships of Easton, Keene, North Plains, Orleans and Otisco. For now, Lenawee Coun­ ty, in the southeast comer of the state, is ranking as top choice and will remain the prime selection until an of­ ficial announcement is made by the the state's Low Level Radioactive Waste Authority See Area page 5 Some of the National Honor Society inductees at Maple Valley High School are (l-r) Rachelle Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Dempsey, Janet Boldrey, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tim Ferrier, Tricia Gibson and Donna Green. 1990-91 committee appointments made Vermonville to buy new Christmas decorations by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE — The village’s Main Street will be outfitted with new decorations when the Christmas holidays roll around this year. The Village Council ap­ proved the purchase of 18 new decorations Thursday that will be attached to the utility poles on Main Street. The seven­ foot decorations are of the “single halo candle with garland type” and will cost $158 per unit, for a total ex­ penditure of $3,079. Donations from the Ver­ montville Womens’ Club and from the Chamber of Com­ merce were included in the $3,500 budgeted for the new decorations. There was also some discussion about purchasing two stringer-type decorations that can be strung above and across Main Street. But these will cost $750 apiece, so donations of ap­ proximately $1,100 will be needed, or else the money will have to be budgeted and the additional decorations pur­ chased next year. In other business at the meeting Thursday: — The one new member elected to the council, Ron Houck, took over the seat vacated by JoeAnn Nehmer, who lost a close race for the presidency to incumbent Sue Villanueva. — President Villanueva an­ nounced the new committee appointments. She also noted that she had not selected committee chairs because she thought that, as in the past, it worked well when the committees selected their own chairpersons. The 1990-91 committees and members are: Buildings, Grounds, Lighting, Parks & Recreation Committee: Mike Trumble and Sharon Faust Water & Sewer Committee: Faust, Don Martin and Ron Houck Insurance Committee: Rod Harmon and Houck Budget Committee: Houck, Faust, Villanueva, Treasurer Kay Marsh and Clerk Sharon Stewart Streets, Drains & Sidewalks Committee: Martin and Hannon Employees Committee: Russ Bennett and Villanueva Wages Committee: Martin and Bennett Ordinances Committee: Bennett and Martin President Pro-Tern: (incum­ bent) Bennett Vermontville Historical Society Representatives: Houck and Marsh Fire Department Rep: Bennett Triad Cable TV Rep: Martin Street Administrator: Tony Wawiemia Christmas Decorations Committee: Trumble and See Vermontville page 2 County Commissioner Fleetham to retire after 38 years of service Eaton County Commissioner Edgar Fleetham (standing) tells the Vermontville Village Council of his plans to retire in January. by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE — After 54 years of public life, Eaton County Commissioner Edgar Fleetham announced Thursday that he plans to retire upon the expiration of his current term in January. Fleetham, 75, whose Com­ missioner’s District No. 1 in­ cludes the townships of Ver­ montville, Sunfield and Roxand, made the announcement at the Vermontville Village Council meeting last week. “I often thought, perhaps even hoped, this day would never come,” Fleetham told the council. “And it is with some sadness that I announce my decision to step down after serving the wonderful people of Vermontville for 38 years.” Fleetham went on to explain that he grew up and farmed all of his life on the 130-year-old family farm in Sunfield, which he loves dearly and where he held a number of public offices (see Fleetham’s letter to the editor in this issue of the Maple Valley News). But he added that he had a special fondness for Vermont­ ville because of the many friends he made here and because he is proud of its historic buildings and heritage. “While my wonderful wife Rosa and I were in Florida recently, I discovered that I really enjoy relaxing,” Fleetham said. “I really don’t have a speech prepared, and I want you to know that I plan to stay in contact with the fine people of Vermontville,” he added. Fleetham said that he was proud of his record of public service and told the council that he had tried to serve with integrity and discipline because he believes in American government. He also intimated after the meeting that he had made the decision to retire voluntarily. “I always said I’d leave at the proper time, and I’m glad I can leave while I’m still in good form and not in decline,” Fleetham said. Village President Sue Villanueva said Fleetham would be missed because he was a man of integrity and always used common sense and showed sound judgment in his decisions. “He’s been a real asset to the community and to the county,” she said. Fleetham also said he was proud of Eaton County and its people and offered a few words of advice for his successor. “If a candidate thinks he or she can come in and cut taxes and get rid of the Road Com­ mission or any other departSee County, page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 10, 1990 — Page 2 County Commissioner Fleetham to retire, ment, they’ve got another think coming,” he said. “And if they think they’re going to make money, they’re wrong,” Fleetham said. “If you want this job, you have to be dedicated.” He noted that as an Eaton County commissioner he grossed $6,500 and that the county is one of the only ones in Michigan that doesn’t offer insurance benefits. A religious man and member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church for sixty years, Fleetham said the motivation to serve the public for 54 years came from God. “My moral and spiritual life was the driving force in my years of service, and the inspiration came from my darling wife of 56 years,” he said. Fleetham also served on the Community Mental Health Board for 20 years. He said an editorial in the Lansing State Journal entitl­ ed “That Man From Sun­ field” was one of the greatest rewards for his service. Though Fleetham’s accomplishments are too numerous to list and though he refused to ring his own bell, he did say he was particularly pleased to have helped enact legislation that created zoning for the unzoned parts of the county in the 1950s. He also shared the chair­ manship of the committee responsible for building the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, which opened in 1965. “I’m proud to have been able to serve the county in that capacity,” he said. Fleetham also served on the Barry-Eaton Health Board for 25 years and as director twice. He said he is also proud that while serving on the ClintonEaton-Ingham Community Health Board, which has two members from Eaton and Clinton and eight from In­ gham County, he was elected chairman five times. In 1987, Fleetham was honored at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit for his years of community service as' a runner-up Senior Citizen of the Year. “That was certainly one of the things that made it all wor­ thwhile,” he said. But in retrospect, Fleetham said maintaining his values of integrity, personal respon­ sibility and patriotism over the years of service was his greatest success. His most cherished ac­ complishment and what he hopes will become his legacy on the Board of Commis­ sioners is the practice ofopen- ing all the meetings with a moment of prayer after the Pledge of Allegiance. Fleetham initiated the prac­ tice back when the county had a Board of County Supervisors. “And the practice still con­ tinues to this day,” he said. He added that over the years he has become the unofficial chaplain on the board, an honorary position he cherishes. Fleetham is also proud of his closely-knit family. He and his wife Rosa have four' children: two daughters, Mrs. Jeannine Rogers of Sunfield, Mrs. Ann Merrill of Lansing, and two sons who are both educators, Floyd Fleetham of Clare and Terry Fleetham of Jonesville. The couple also have 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Fleetham said his family always stood behind him and the decisions he made as a public servant, which never pleased all ofthe people all of the time. Although that applies to all civic leaders and politicians who make decisions for us, it is particularly true for Fleetham because he always had to voice his opinion first. “I was in a somewhat uni­ que position on the board Insurance that begins where Medicare ends. Auto-Owners' Medicare Supplement provides high-quality coverage you can depend on and it's guaranteed renewable for life! Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. ■ ■ ■ Q/luto- Owners Insurance} I* Hrv Car Buwm 7tyLNoPrM/mfa)(i& Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble continued from front page because as commissioner of wasn’t easy or when they the first district, I always weren’t popular.” And this conscientiousness voted first. So I had to make a decision; I could never follow is one of the qualities that endeared Fleetham to local the pack,” he noted. “But I have no regrets,” he people. “Edgar has always been added. “I always tried to stand for the principles I there for us,” said community believe in, even when it leader Hildred Peabody, NHS Advisor Sue Steffel presents new inductees Terry Dempsey, Sara DeGroot, Jim Edinger and Kelly Endsley with their NHS certificates. Roscoe What NHS means to me — Dawn Lundquist Service — Jeff Butler What NHS means to me — Michael Shantz Steffel then presented the following newly-inducted members to the crowd: Seniors: Heather Hawkins and Mary Wall Juniors: Janel Hansen, Debra Joostbems, Andy True and Nikki Wood Sophomores: Steve Ainsworth, Janet Boldrey, Jason Carpenter, Rachelle Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Demsey, Renee Dingman, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tim Ferrier, Tricia Gibson, Donna Green, Holli Hale, Brice Hasselback, Vicky Koch, Chris Musser, Janet Pool, Dawn Root, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Sampson, Vikki Slocum, Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine and Kirk Warner The NHS officers are: President Scott Knoll Vice President Kathy Carl Secretary Lynette Thompson Treasurer Lisa Long Photographer Tammy Ashley Historian Steve Bowen Point System Reviewer Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL VERMONTVILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ....7 p.m. Church Service .......11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 16605763 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD “He’s very, very conscien­ tious, understanding and caring.” “I think these are the qualities he exhibited as our county commissioner,” she added. “He served us well over the years, and he’ll be truly missed. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ......... 9:45 A.M. Service ........... 11 P.M. Service ............. 7 Wed. Service...... .7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN Amy Rasey Steffel said some of the ser­ vice projects the NHS has traditionally worked on or has been working on this year in­ clude raking leaves and shoveling snow for area senior citizens, Christmas caroling at area nursing homes, and tutoring in all sub­ jects to their peers. Other activities the NHS is involved in are sponsoring needy families at Christmas and funding scholarships for the A. P. Test candidates. The group also initiated and continues to host the annual Senior/Youth Forum, at which members meet with area senior citizens and discuss current affairs and a wide variety of topics at a special potluck luncheon. This year the NHS and the Jazz Band will be going to Chicago, where the band will play at a children’s hospital while the NHS members meet with patients. Beauty Shop phonc 726-0330 r 157 S. Main Street Vermontville 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. ALAN METTLER 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. MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship .......9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...,11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 10. 1990 — Page 3 Vermontville to buy decorations r Bennett — The council also noted that volunteers are being sought in the village for a special steering committee for the $8,000 Strategic Economic Development Study Grant the village has received from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Commerce. Interested parties are asked to contact the village office by April 18 Villanueva said she would like to see as many as 12 peo­ ple sitting on the steering committee. So far, local businessman Mark Libecki and community leader Hildred Peabody have volunteered for the committee. continued from front _ Villanueva added that the MDOC will hold a mandatory seminar and training session for steering committee members. The only requirement for membership is having proper­ ty in or living in the village. — Harmon volunteered to study the new Eaton County solid waste plans, proposals The old Christmas decorations have come down for the last time. The Vermont­ ville Council decided to purchase $3,079 worth of new decorations this year. Senior citizen-youth forum set for April 18 The Senior Forum will be day, April 18, Valley Jr.-Sr. Citizen-Youth held Wednes­ in the Maple High School Library. The program is open to all retirees and members of the Maple Valley National Honor ...to all the businesses for sponsoring the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Parade — • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ken’s Standard • Michigan Magnetics J.J.’s Party Store Independent Bank The Outpost The Carpenter’s Den J-Ad Graphics & Maple Valley News Felpausch Food Center Citizens Elevator Company Charlotte Shopping Guide St. Regis Culvert, Inc. Mace Pharmacy Sweetwater Country Store Richard’s Studio Maple Leaf Florist & Gift Kent Oil Company Society. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. This is an opportunity for those involved to share ex­ periences in a small group situation. There will be a potluck at noon. The retirees are asked to bring a dish to pass and the students will pro­ vide table service. Drinks will also be furnished. Entertainment will be pro­ vided in the afternoon, with the program concluding at 2 p.m. Retirees are invited to come and spend the day, or any part of the day. This is the third forum to be held at Maple Valley. The first two forums were suc­ cessful, with many positive comments from the participants. One student commented, “The seniors were really in­ terested in what we had to say”. A retiree stated, “The students were very impressive and a credit to any communi­ ty. They have much to offer. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone - 517-726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! This Week’s Specials • April 10-15th TUES: WED: THURS: FRI: SAT: SUN: Steak D’Jion with Redskin Potatoes Chicken Teriyaki with Rice Pilaf Veal Oscar with Redskin Potatoes Seafood Platter Chicken Crabs ala Ole Cookstove BBQ Ribs Crab Stuffed Shrimp Stuffed Cornish Game Hens with Cornbread Almond Dressing Pork Chops with Black Currant Preserves Above Served with Redskin Potatoes Introducing our new. ..Chef Warren Clemons OPEN Monday-Saturday 7 a m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a m. to 3 p.m. ii num in ii min mu iii ...... and resolutions. There was some discussion concerning solid waste and landfills. And Bennett is going to meet with Township Super­ visor Russ Laverty to discuss old problems with a local landfill. Bennett and Laverty will then meet with the landfill property owner to discuss the removal of “tires and coverage ofhistorical waste.” — The council passed a motion to retain the long distance service of AT&T in­ stead of changing to MCI. — A request from the Eaton County Community Service program to accept teens from the juvenile court system to work for the village free of charge met with a mo­ tion to decline the offer. Village officials said they prefer to stay with the Youth Corps kids, who have proved to be good employees. — A letter received from the FmHA urges the village to expand its sewer system. — The council is looking into the possibility of a joint insurance venture with the Village of Nashville. The village would like to of­ fer its two employees dental and optical insurance. And with Nashville’s 10 village employees, it would be possible to get the insurance on a group plan, which would not be possible otherwise. — The village has agreed to allow the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters to put new flag holders up higher on the utility poles in the village. The boosters hope the MV flags will be harder to steal if they are out of reach. Five ofthe flags were stolen recently, and the boosters have offered a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief of thieves. — Villanueva plans to meet with Township Supervisor Laverty to arrange a joint meeting between the council and board to discuss the county’s plan to initiate a recycling program. — On behalf of the Methodist Church, which is planning to put in a new park­ ing lot, Hildred Peabody in­ formed the council that the church would like to be put on the list for new sidewalks this summer. A FOUR LETTER COMBINATION THAT’S EVEN SAFER THAN A SAFE When you deposit your savings with us, every dollar (up to 100,000) is backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. So you can rest easy knowing that your money is earning money without risk. That’s what we call a winning combination. Eaton Federal OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4.30. Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3380 Nashville * Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. April 10, 1990 — Page 4 G.O.P. dominates local elections by Susan Hinckley Low voters turnout in Castleton Township for the spring election of 1925 was mirrored throughout the state, and was attributed to general apathy. Locally, the Republican slate swept the field in Castleton Township, where only 462 ballots were cast. Details on this and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News of April 9, 1925. ****** Monday election draws lightest vote in years Castleton Republicans Elect Entire Township Ticket by Good Majorities - The bien­ nial spring election and (an­ nual) township election held Monday was marked by general apathy throughout the state. It is estimated that the entire vote in the state did not exceed 300,000, while in Castleton a smaller number of ballots were cast than at any election for a number ofyears. The se­ cond precinct showed up well with a total of 206 votes, an increase of 23 over last year, but only 256 ballots were cast in the east district, 40 less than in 1924. Politically it was a landslide for the Republicans, the entire Castleton ticket being elected by majorities ranging from 164 to 235. Outside of con­ stables, John Martens, runn­ ing for justice of the peace to fill a vacancy, led the field with a count of 341. A cor­ responding preference was also shown for the Republican nominees for state offices, and incomplete state returns give them pluralities in excess of 100,000. (Locally, Elbert V. Smith topped Democrat Barry Wellman, 198 to 55, for the post of Castleton Township Supervisor. Other Republicans elected in the township were Theo H. Bera, clerk; J. Robert Smith, treasurer; William Cogswell, highway commissioner; George Hayman, highway overseer; Orr Fisher, justice, full term; John Martens, justice, vacancy; and several constables. In Maple Grove Township, however, Democrats edged out most GOP candidates by slim margins. Ralph E. Swift won the top post of township supervisor by a five-vote margin, 150-145, over Republican Herbert J. Calkins.) Maurer Bros, get Banfield road job - Awarded Contract Saturday for five miles covert road at $37,200 (From Hastings Banner exchange) On Saturday the contract was let for completing five miles of Covert Road, beginning at the Hinchman comers a mile and a half west of Dowling, and going straight south for a distance of five miles, or one mile south of Banfield. The contract was awarded to Maurer Bros, and the con­ tract price was about $37,200. The contractors are well known Barry County men, three brothers who were bom in Maple Grove Township and who have lived practically all their lives in this county Julius, John and George Maurer, the last named now a resident of Hastings. This new road will make another improved road from Hastings to Hickory Comers, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. It will mean a great deal for the people in and around Ban­ field, as it will give to that ter­ ritory easy access to Battle Creek, Hickory Corners, Kalamazoo and Hastings. Messrs. Maurer have also taken contracts for two separate road jobs in Ingham County, south of Mason, the two jobs being for two miles each. This will give them three jobs that will keep them as busy as they care to be for this year. ****** H.S. ball team plays at Charlotte Friday - The high school baseball team will go to Charlotte on Friday after­ noon of this week for the opening game of the season. The boys are being put through their paces under the supervision of Supt. Bersette, and with several of the regulars from last year’s team in the line-up, the boys ought to be able to hold their own Farmers found the unusually dry conditions in the spring of 1925 ideal for pushing their early farm work, but pasture and growing crops were sadly in need of moisture. Lack of rain made the fire hazard "fully as great as in the late summer months," and kept the Nashville Fire Department on the run, battling destructive grass fires. This unidentified photo of that era shows a local farmer and his "hands" ready for work. with the other school teams in this section. However, the team will be handicapped to a great extent by the loss of Johnson, who has been doing the catching for the past three years, but is out of the game for the present at least with a lame knee. (The season’s schedule that followed listed games from April 10 to May 29 with teams which included Charlotte, Woodland, Hastings, Mid­ dleville, Freeport and Vermontville.) 3|c3|c3|c3|ea|e3|c Locals - The dearth of rain has created an unusual condi­ tion this spring, making the fire hazard fully as great as in the late summer months. Everything is like tinder, and a number of fires in this neighborhood, started inten­ tionally to clean up rubbish, have proved a serious menace to property. The weather has been ideal for fanners, who have been pushing their early farm work, but pasture and growing crops are sadly in need of moisture. Last Thursday evening the evangelical choir surprised their leader and pastor, Rev. F.E. Putnam, at the home of Miss Amy Hartwell, at 6:30 with a dinner consisting of Spanish chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, cab­ bage salad, pickles, jelly, fruit salad, cake and coffee, after which Chris Marshall presented Mr. Putnam with a nice leather traveling bag from the members of the choir. Mr. Putnam responded in his usual pleasing manner. Miss Louise Young of Charlotte added greatly to the music that followed, with her violin. There were 24 present who enjoyed the happy time. The fire department was called out Sunday forenoon to extinguish a fire at the LeRoy Swarts property east of the pickle station. Mr. Moore was burning some grass at the back end of the lot, when the fire, fanned by a strong breeze, got beyond his control and threatened an old house and two sheds standing on the premises. One of the sheds went up in smoke, but the firemen got there in time to prevent any further loss. Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Cole, who have been spending the winter in Lansing, returned home Tuesday. Webb says it seems mighty good to get back to Nashville again, and get out the old cane pole before the kids have all those suckers down the river chased back to Thomapple Lake. Will Lundstrum, living just eat of the village, met with rather an untimely accident Sunday morning, just at the busy time of the year. While he was taking care of his horses, one of the animals kicked, striking Will on the left hand and cutting an ugly gash and breaking one of the bones. Dr. E.T. Morris was called and dressed the hand, and now Mr. Lundstrom will be handicapped for several weeks as a result of the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown and family of Ver­ montville are now residents of Nashville, having moved the latter part of the week to their new home on the south side, known as the Mrs. Lydia Lathrop property, which they recently purchased. Mr. Brown is the efficient manager of the Vermontville Co-Operative elevator, and will drive back and forth to his work. Miss Florence Grohe of Grand Rapids, who came to spend her week’s vacation here, was taken very ill and removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Shupp, who have cared for her until Tues­ day morning, when Miss Grohe was taken to a hospital at Ann Arbor for an x-ray ex­ amination and medical atten­ tion, as her case has baffled two Grand Rapids physicians and her physician here. She was accompanied to Ann Ar­ bor by Mrs. A.R. Wagner. Miss Grohe has been teaching for the past two years in the Lexington School at Grand Rapids. Her many friends hope for a complete restora­ tion of her health. Dr. and Mrs. W.A. Vance entertained a bridge party of six couples at their home last Thursday evening. The dining room was decorated very prettily in yellow and pretty favors of yellow baskets, fill­ ed with nuts and Easter eggs. A good time was enjoyed by all. The Portland Observer states that a peculiar disease resembling old-fashioned ring-worm has attacked many children in the Portland public schools during the past few weeks, becoming so prevalent that the village health officer has ordered the teachers to send the pupils home if they appear in school with the eruption on their faces, as the disease is said to be communicable. Miss Pauline Furniss, who has been attending M.A.C. was taken to an Ann Arbor hospital last week, where she will be given medical treatments for diabetic trou­ ble. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Von W. Furniss. George F. Evans, who so narrowly escaped instant death last Wednesday when he was struck in the head with a heavy plank, seems to be recovering nicely. Mrs. Leia Roe and children, Junior and Jean, returned to their home in Ithaca after spending their Ithacaafterspendingtheir vacation with the home folks. Master Billie Roe accompanied them there and returned in time to commence at his school on Monday. Misses Madeline Hicks and Margaret Burton spent a part of last week at the home of their former Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Jesse Garlinger, in theecounry. country. Mrs. DeWitt has moved her beauty parlor into a room at the back of Mrs. Larkin’s hat store, and will open the parlor Thursday, April 9. The parlor will be open from 1:30 to 6 p.m. daily; also open Wednesday and Saturday evenings. The M isses Dorothy Powers, Doris Hinckley, Eava Garlinger and Mabel Meade returned to Ypsilanti Monday after spending a week with their parents. Sunday being Rev. Longfield’s birthday, he was presented with a beautiful Elbert V. Smith (seen here) topped his Democratic opponent in the race for Castleton Township Supervisor in what proved to be a local "landslide for the Republicans." Other GOP candidates throughout the state also won by wide ma­ jorities in the spring election of 1925. In Maple Grove Township, however, Democrats edged out most Republicans by slim margins. E. Swift his GOP Ralph defeated challenger by only five votes to win the top post there. bouquet of carnations from the Baptist Sunday school. Radio fans will have the opportunity this Wednesday evening of listening to the Charlotte Community Band and Mrs. Clyde Fulton, soloist, over die Michigan Agricultural College radio station WKAR. The program will last from 8 to 9:15 p.m. Eastern time. Pesticide safety clinic is April 21 That old saying about being part ofthe solution rather than part of the problem has never been more true than today, when everyone from a neighbor to a representative in Congress probably feels some degree of concern about pesticides in the environment. Recognizing this concern, the Cooperative Extension Service of Eaton, Ingham and Clinton counties have scheduled a workshop on the safe use of pesticides and fer­ tilizers around the home. The workshop will be held Satur­ day, April 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at die Delta Township Hall, 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing. Though the spotlight is on pesticide use in large-scale commercial agriculture, every homeowner who sprays tomato plants with fungicides, spreads weed-and-feed fer­ tilizer on the lawn or wages chemical warfare against ants in the pantry is playing a small role in the controversy over pesticide residues in food and surface and groundwater contamination. This is not to say that pro­ perly used pesticides pose grave threats to well being. “When used according to label directions, which come out of years of study of effec­ tiveness and safety, the pesticides available to homeowners are extremely safe, to the user and to the en­ vironment,” says Larry Olsen, Michigan State University pesticide education coordinator. “Misuse or im- proper storage or disposal of leftover chemicals or con­ tainers, however, can con­ tribute to the overall concern about pesticides in the environment.” To register for the workshop, call or write the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, 48813-1497, telephone 517/543-2310 or 372-5594. House to be sold at Friday, Eve., April 21•6 PM at 210 Washington Street, Nashville Selling this two story, 3 bedroom home to be moved. Watch next weeks paper for details or call for flyer. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Owners STANTON'S AUCTIONEERS & REALTORS 144 South Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 PH ... 517-726-0181 or FAX ... 517-726-0060 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 10. 1990__Page 5 Obituaries Myrna J. Finnie HASTINGS - Myrna J. Finnie, 84, of 232 E. Mill Street, Hastings passed away Thursday, April 5, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Finnie was bom Febru­ ary 19,1906 in Chester Town­ ship, Eaton County, the daughter ofWilliam and Viola (Kathennan) Sears. She was raised in Lake Odessa, Kalamo, Vermontville and Nashville and attended schools there. She has resided in Hastings since 1925. Mrs. Finnie was employed at the Viking Corporation in Hastings for 30 years, retiring in 1971. She is survived by daughter, Joanne Kidder of Atlanta; several grandchildren and great-granchildren; sister, Carol Hardy of Woodland, Washington; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Carl and Gerald Christie; one grandson; one great grandson; one sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, Apri 7, at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery with Chaplain Joyce A. Kelly officiating. Burial was att Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Mildred N. Bennett Mj '*&■». tis^ftl I HASTINGS - Mildred N. Bennett, 84 of 4584 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, passed away Thursday, April 5, 1990 at TenderCare of Hastings. Mrs, Bennett was bom on December 1, 1906 in Kalamo, Eaton County, the daughter of James and Nellie (Slosson) Heath. She was raised in the Kalamo area and attended school there. She was married to Charles Johnson in the 1920s, he preceded her in death in June, 1948. She than married Earl Bennett, June 13, 1952, and has resided many years in Baltimore Township of Barry County. She was employed at Inter­ national Seal & Lock Company in Hastings for over 20 years, retiring in about 1970. Mrs. Bennett is survived by husband, Earl; foster daughter, Shirley VanDenburg of Hastings; foster sons, Newell Heath of Delton and Ben Heath of Lansing; sister, Esther Olmstead of Battle Creek; several foster grandchildren and foster great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, April 9 at River­ side Cemetery with Reverend Leonard Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. # ntt&piH st® fctaiua t®. Ian, taw, a * ttetMtm 4® tai ptkta i it ofefc- nta" J, it It tt|iilti lit ik He It End) to tai Cwt ik» Ena&int.UH [juj Inifid i, tkfe (Sine Sine IIIIHII1,#11 bl!!»«» (t Snowmobiles SALES' SERVICE • PARTS' ACCESSORIES POLARIS lltrammendtloyourtaias. We Ship UPS Daily Ifyou need something shipped we can do it. ‘on approved credit. [MasterCardJ Bob's service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 852-9377 OPEN Mon. 9-8; Tues, thru Fri. 9 to 5:30; Sat. 9 to Noon Area counties on radioactive dump site list , in May, said Commissioner James Cleary from his Lansing office last week. For its size alone — 13,000 acres, Lenawee Coun­ ty has been considered the prime spot of the 79 chosen by computer. The size of the Barry County site is what put it at the bottom of the list, said Cleary. Cleary's office commiss­ ioned Michigan State Univer­ sity to select the govern­ ment-requested site. MSU's computer automatically eliminated all land within 10 miles of the Great Lakes or any tributaries leading to them, and excluded any land within one kilometer of any surface water body or river, as well as other restrictions, he said. Through that process, 97 percent ofthe state's land was eliminated, leaving a little over one million acres with potential. But because the dump would require at least I, 200 acres, the state further eliminated any sites less than 2,250 acres in size. The Barry County size is just 2,250 acres, giving it "probably fewer chances," said Cleary. Eaton County's total of the five areas listed is 15,750 acres and the Ionia County total for two areas listed, covering five townships, is I1, 750 acres. The Lenawee County loca­ tion could possibly be ruled out because it has a high wa­ ter table and includes farm­ land. The fact that the Woodland/Castleton townships site also includes farmland is a further strike against the site. Cleary said he did not have information on the Eaton and Ionia land readily available. "We would like to stay away from prime farmland, if at all possible," he said. "It all depends on what we've got to compare it with." He added that farmland has "favorability" status, not "exclusion." "Essentially, all other sites are of equal status except those that are larger," he said. Cleary said the actual site has not been mapped out. The computer selected sites, giving only names of town­ ships. St. Clair and Ontonagon counties joined Lenawee to make up the top three sites because each proposed area is 15,000 acres or more. Ontonagon and St. Clair, however have been eliminat­ ed because they house wet­ lands. State law says there can be no wetlands within the 1,200 acres of the dump, said Cleary. "Federal law would have permitted it," said Cleary, "but not Michigan laws." Michigan statutes also re­ quire a 3,000-foot buffer from the dump to surround­ ing land, which is the largest buffer requirement in the nation, said Cleary. As commissioner of the Radioactive Waste Authority, Cleary has taken a lot ofheat from citizens who do not want the dump near them. Worse yet, Cleary says, there is no need for fire disposal site. In 1980, he explained, the federal government ordered every state to take responsi­ bility for its own radioactive waste, effective Jan. 1, 1993. Joint plans, or compacts, were permitted, so Michigan joined Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Michigan was selected as the host state for the first 20 years because it is projected to produce more radioactive wastes than the other six, he said. However, since the order was first issued, the amount ofradioactive waste generated in the United States has de­ creased 60 percent And the three states with existing sites — South Carolina, Nevada and Washington — have been able to handle the amount of waste coming from the rest ofthe country. So now, because of federal laws, 12 to 14 facilities are being planned for waste dis­ posal that is not needed, said Cleary. "It’s a major waste ofmon­ ey," said the commissioner. "People generally are not in­ formed about radioactive wastes. They're afraid of it, so of course it causes a lot of trauma." Besides trauma, which has reportedly already split rival factions of dump foes in the small St. Clair County town of Yale and sent anti-dump crusaders from Lenawee County on numerous mis­ sions, the plan is expensive. Cleary said the cost to build the dump would be about $40 million. The site­ selection process is another $335,000, and maintenance and monitoring cost would continue long after the 20­ year use of the facility. Add­ itionally, if the waste vol­ ume decreases, the costs will have to increase. Radioactive wastes in Michigan are trucked to South Carolina at a cost of continued from front page S80 per cubic foot If the in another direction." dump is built here, the dis­ Ninety percent of posal costs would increase to Michigan's low-level radio­ about $350 per cubic foot, active waste comes from nu­ because of the expense of clear power plants, he said. construction and upkeep of The remaining three percent the facility. comes from hospitals, re­ Cleary said some people search facilities, universities have suggested that Michigan and some industries. get out of the compact That All of the waste dumped however, would increase has to be dry rather than li­ disposal costs to about quid materials to prevent $1,000 per cubic foot, he seepage into the soil and said. groundwater. The waste prod­ "The economics are getting ucts often are contaminated worse, and will eventually trash, rags, protective cloth­ unravel the situation," Cleary ing, plastics and paper, much said, referring to the federal of which comes from power government requirements. "If plants and research labs. that will have an impact on Contaminated products Michigan before we build from the nuclear industry of­ this, I don't know." ten are water proofmaterials, Washington politicians see resins, hardware and tools. the need for a change in the And hospitals usually dis­ law, he said, but they are pose of contaminated instru­ leaving it up to governors to ments, needles and tools, said make changes. But state Cleary. chiefs would have to volun­ The other 25 counties with teer their state's facilities to dump-site potential are Clare, take on more waste. No one Allegan, Clinton, Genesee, except possibly the governor Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, of California would take that Huron, Ingham, Kent, Iosco, step, he said. Isabella, Jackson, Lapeer, "There's a stand-off to Midland, Ottawa, Montcalm, make a move in that direct­ Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Muskegon, and ion," he said. "I-think it'll take economics to drive this Washtenaw. We are here to help you ... • DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA The Mirrors Image" ,^|J6 WIU0I.2 iujaaG» Hairstylist For Men, women & children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m, (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH NNh STREET MERNOntyllLE. MICHIGAN 49096 (517)852-1717 hashvulc ‘JUST LISTED! *80 acre farm with 10 plus acres of woods *3-/1 bedroom brick home •Hip-roof barn •Two ponds and stream on bock of farm ‘Priced to sell at $69,900 (F-32) •NEW LISTING! •Four bedroom home with 1 '/> baths, dining room, carpeted front porch •Large garage/barn •Natural woodwork •Nice property! M-32 & M-33. 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The terms of incumbents Pino and Dave Hawkins will expire June 30, and the two four-year terms will run from July 1 to June 30, 1994. Hawkins had not taken out a petition by noon Monday and could not be reached for comment. However, two other men, Ted Spoelstra of Nashville and John Krolik of Vermont­ ville, had taken out petitions. And Krolik said he intended to file by the 4 p.m. deadline Monday. Krolik, 41, and his wife Cindy have lived in Vermont­ ville for nearly 20 years. The couple have four children, Lindsey, 11, Erica, 9, Andrew, 6, all ofwhom at­ tend Maplewood Elementary School, and Hilary, 3. Self-employed in the Westar Timber Company, Krolik has been in the wholesale timber business for 11 years. Krolik said he believes it is his duty to serve his community. “I think everyone owes something to their communi­ ty,” he said. “And I have four kids who will go to school here, so I’d like to make sure we have the best district possible.” “I want Maple Valley kids to get the best education we can offer them,” Krolik added. Spoestra, who works for Michigan Bell, was recently elected to his third term as a trustee on the Nashville Village Council. He could not be reached for comment, so it is not known whether he had intentions of filing his nominiating petition for the school board. However, Spoelstra had not filed it by noon Monday, a school district official said. Pino, who just received an award from the Michigan Association of School Boards, was undecided as late as Fri­ day of last week. Despite rumors that she would not run again, she turn­ ed in her petition Monday morning. Pino could not be reached for comment on her decision M o n d a y . A story in the Thursday edi­ tion of the Hastings Banner will carry the names of those who filed by the 4 p.m. deadline in all Barry County school districts. Area youths get 'Capitol *Experience Three Eaton County teens were among 107 young people who explored government policy making in Lansing dur­ ing 4-H Capitol Experience, a 3!6 day program in citizen­ ship and leadership. Lachelle Haigh ofBellevue, Jim Orr of Charlotte and Christina Priesman of Ver­ montville met with state legislators, lobbyists and representatives of community and state agencies to review and discuss how government deals with key social issues. Eaton County 4-H members recently spent 3% days in Lansing at 4-H Capitol Ex­ perience, where they explored Michigan government and policy making. Pic­ tured are (left to right) Rep. Frank Fitzgerald, Lachelle Haigh, Christina Priesman and Jim Orr at the annual Capitol Experience legislative breakfast. During their visit, the 4-H'ers met with state and local officials to discuss how government handles key social issues. Kalamo Masons are scholarship benefactors The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation’s funds were boosted by a donation of $326 from the Kalamo Lodge F&AM 137. The April 7 benefit spaghet- ■ ti dinner held at the lodge net­ ted that amount, and brought the Masons well over the necessary $1,000 total dona­ tions, to qualify them for the distinction of being named “Benefactors” of the MVMSF. The plaques for Patron and Benefactor listings were shown to be the group atten­ ding the benefit dinner. They are on permanent display in the front hallway of Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School building. Kalamo Lodge F&AM 327 joins nine other listings on the Benefac­ tor plaque. Wildlife program set for older scouts A Wildlife Encounters presentation, “Michigan Birds of Prey,” will be presented, April 11 to all Nashville Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts, as well as Nashville Webelos and Boy Scouts. In the presentation, live birds will be used to highlight a wide range of wildlife con- cepts, which include informa­ tion on the birds’ life histories, adaptations, myths and wildlife problems. This program is being made available to the scouts by Mr. and Mrs. Roger Green. The program is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Fuller School. Each year groups or persons donating $100 or more are listed as Funders. The Masons join the growing list of 1990 Funders. To date the 1990 Funders are Bismark Community, Kevin J. Brock memorial, friends and family of Florence Cheal, Jerry Hartenburg memorial, Dorotha Brumm memorial, Kalamo Lodge F&AM 327, and Elmer and Junia Jarvie. Joining the diners on Satur­ day night during their spring vacation were eight Maple Valley students from the cast of their recent musical “Give My Regards To Broadway.” Featured solos were by Lisa Long, Crystal Mitchell, Cor­ ey Mettler, and Brad Sansom. Joining them in the chorus were Tami Mason, Tonya Shaffer, Matt Nehmer and Jenna Rounds. PARTS•SALES•SERVICE Ford — white — New Holland Minneapolis Moline — Oliver TRACTORS • EQUIPMENT LAWN & CARDEN 27 Years Experience Fair - Competitive - Dependable - Reliable "Try us ... you'll like us" — We're the growing choice FINANCING AVAILABLE Maple valley implement, inc. WHITE FARM EQUIPMENT 735 E. Sherman Street Nashville FORD 517-852-1910 l\EWHOUAI\D The youths attending the 1990 4-H Capitol Experience identified substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and criminal sentencing and prison facilities as the top three of 10 important social issues to review during their visit. Through mock committee sessions, “shadowing’’ government professionals and leadership exercises, par­ ticipants were able to debate the issues and offer solutions in much the same way as the Senate Legislature does. Each attendee was presented with a certificate of participation by Michigan First Lady Janet Fox Blan­ chard, who also encouraged participants to consider careers in government. The 4-H Capitol Experience is sponsored by the MSU Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, the MSU Department of Resource Development and Michigan 4-H Youth programs. Public invited to learn about local Habitat program in Nashville Residents of the Nashville area and other interested peo­ ple are being invited to attend an informational session about Habitat for Humanity tonight (April 10) at 7:30 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The Barry County Habitat, a nonprofit, ecumenical grass­ roots Christian ministry, soon plans to build a house and refurbish another for families in need in the Nashville area. Before that project can begin, Habitat is waiting for zoning variances to be con­ sidered on property it hopes to purchase on the comer of Reed and State streets in Nashville. The County Habitat built its first house in Hastings last year. At tonight’s meeting, a video “The Excitement is Building” will be shown to help explain the Habitat pro­ gram and board members will be available to answer questions. Members will hold a brief board meeting at 7 p.m., prior to the informational time, and the public is welcome to at­ tend the earlier session too. The Nashville United Methodist Church is located on the comer of State and Washington streets. Habitat selects prospective homeowners on the basis of need, ability to repay a hous­ ing loan, character and will­ ingness to volunteer time on the project (called sweat equi­ ty), among other factors. Because Habitat does not charge interest on the homes it builds, low income families are able to purchase the houses at monthly payments they can afford. Cub Scouts have cake bake auction Twenty-nine Cubs from Pack No. 649 participated in the Fellers Cake Bake Auction during the March pack meeting. Cakes were baked and decorated by the club and a male partner with no female help allowed. Den categories were “Best Cub Scout Theme,” “Most Original,” and “Yununiest Looking.” Winning Cubs received a decorated wooden spoon and their male helpers were awarded a frosting spatula. “Judges Choice” went to Jeff Braden. Honors for “Highest Bidded Cake” went to Zac Jarvie whose cake sold for $14. Both boys received an apron and chef’s hat. With the help of Chris Stan­ ton, from Stanton’s Real Estate and Auctioneers in Vermontville, this proved to be a very entertaining and suc­ cessfill fundraiser. The pack donated half of the funds to the Chief Okemos Boy Scout Council. Wolf Den 6 - Best Cub Webelos Den 2 and 3 - Best Scout Theme, Nick Baker; Cub Scout Theme, .‘Jonathon Most Original, Joey Skelton; Kay; Most Original, Jason and Yummiest Looking, Matt Grassman; and Yummiest Emery. Looking, Brandon Harmon. Bear Den 1 - Best Cub Webelos Den 4 - Best Cub Scout Theme, Craig Scout Theme, Stacy VanTyle; McDougal; Most Original, Most Original, Chris Baker; Zac Jarvie; and Yummiest and Yutnmiest Looking, Matt Looking, Trent Graham. Williams. Tiger Cubs - Best Cub Scout Theme, Brandon Kay; Most Original, Dustin Wells; and Yummiest Looking, Jason Carrigan. Wolf Den 5 - Best Cub Scout Theme, Justin Wright and Yummiest Looking, Ben Hester. Judges Choice winner Jeff Braden with helper Craig Burk at the Fellers Cake Bake Auction held by Vermontville Cub Scout Pack 649, March '90. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 10, 1990 — Page 7 DRYWALL 1/2”x4’x8’ Only ... W4 W4 3/8" CORDLESS DRILL KIT Variable speed control 0-600 RPM forward and reverse. Extra battery pack and carrying case. 2535-04 2603 2P ... ’267“ 54.99 MarqueLine Steel Doors Fiberglass 1-piece 2’-8” TUB/SHOWER COMBO White ... *196" Colors 2603 SG ... *20690 Fiberglass 1-piece 32” SHOWER UNIT .*1..65 95ColorS...’175” *13095 ’101” *134” *1457S *13295 *10250 *13550 *14795 dear glass MarqueLine Interior Pre-Hung Doors 2/4 2/6 2/8 3/0 (Rail and steps not included) Colonial Turned Treated Spindle Color Hues • Applies Easily and Evenly • Available in Over 100 Decorative Colors $M0B99 $1Q69 10-FT. LENGTH decorator colors! riHDMETOWNl LUMBER YARS BIRCH OAK ’43” ’43” ’46” ’47” ’49” ’52” The Colors of Spring Sale... 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Thinking of remodeling, building a home or pole building? Why not stop in for an estimate and see the products and services available. We would be pleased to be able to serve you with your project large or small. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 10, 1990 — Page 8 Fifth graders at Maple Valley eye Young Author's Conference Mike Egan, Devon Durkee, Mary Woodman, Kevin Conkey, Mandy Beemer and Kristina Spotts are the YAC winners from Bob Smith's 5th grade class at Maplewood. The YAC winners from Jamie Johnson's Maplewood class are Beth Balcom, Bess Ann Martin, Mason Trowbridge, J. J. Strimback, Brent Braden and Jon Bowers. YAC coordinator Bob Smith is pictured in back. Six student authors from each fifth-grade class in the Maple Valley School District have been selected to attend the Eaton Area Young Author’s Conference in NOTICE The Village of Vermontville is seeking business owners and residents of Vermont­ ville interested in serving on a steering com­ mittee being formed according to the guidelines set forth as a recipient of a Rurual Economic Strategy Grant. If you have any questions please contact the Village Office. If you are interested in serving on the com­ mittee, please contact the Village Office by April 18, 1990. Sharon Stewart Village Clerk MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Charlotte April 20. The young writers will meet and hear children’s book author Karen Sommer, who will read excerpts from her published works and share some of her experiences and insights as an author. After receiving an autographed book from Som­ mer, the youngsters will be able to select one of four writers’ workshops to attend. This year storytelling, writing for newspapers, cartooning and the art of writing are be­ ing offered and led by ac­ complished writers and educators. The students will also have an opportunity to share their own books and writing ex­ periences with their peers in small group discussions. The objectives of the Eaton MEMBERS OF BARRY1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available REALTOR1 JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. .Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT................... DON STEINBRECHER......... SANDY LUNDQUIST............ HUBERT DENNIS................. GARRY KNOLL..................... .......... 852-1740 .......... 852-1784 .......... 852-1543 .......... 726-0122 .......... 852-0786 THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE FOR $25,000!! 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(VL-312) 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) 26 ACRE HORSE FARM • $64,900 Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. (F-319) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) 40 ACRES - Rolling, with The YAC winners from Vicki Williams 5th grade class are Matt Williams, Seth Wright, Aaron Brandenburg, Derek Sadler, Heidi Vedder and Mandi Golovich. Area Young Author’s Con­ ference are: — To foster pride in quality craftsmanship and products. — To encourage creative thinking and problem solving. — To teach creative writing techniques while of­ fering support by instructing the writers how to organize, proofread, analyze and evaluate their own as well as other written works. — To provide opportunities for talented, young creative writers to see and interact with professional writers and peers. The Maple Valley students were selected by the fifth­ grade teachers and the ad­ ministrators from their respective classes for having written, illustrated and created the best covers for books. All the fifth-grade students at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville and at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville began the book writing and illustrating pro­ cess several months ago. They wrote poetry, short stories, short plays, or nonfic­ tion narratives. Their covers and designs were made from cloth, cardboard, wallpaper, laminated paper and other materials that bound the pages together attractively. Their books then were judg­ ed for the quality of the il­ lustrations and cover design, and special attention was given to the use of proper grammar, composition and literary devices, such as rhyme and alliteration in poetry. Maplewood and Kellogg also gave certificates of Continued from next page— NOW HEAR THIS! Is there anyone out there interested in helping people? If you are, I have just the class for you: The Vermontville Ambulance is putting on a E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Techni­ cian) Class, starting May 3rd, 1990 (Thursday). To be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30-10 p.m. Some Satur­ days. It’s 180 hours. $150.00 per person plus books. The Vermontville Ambulance is always looking for qualified personnel. Interested persons call: 726-1020 (Mar­ ilyn) or 726-0589 (Ken). Please leave your name and phone number, and I’ll get back with you. Marilyn M. Frith Vermontville Ambulance Director Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is 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. stream, some wooded, located west of Nashville. Call INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT Sandy. Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 (VL-335) achievement to the students who will participate in the young authors program at special ceremonies. Fifth grade teachers Bob Smith, Maplewood, and �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, April 10, 1990 — Page 9 Continued from previous page— Hi okonite stedioWp/Dj Karen Long, Kellogg, plann­ ed and coordinated the ac­ tivities and the conference. Smith, who has been in­ volved with the program for a number of years, said he thought this was an excep­ tionally talented group of writers this year. “This is my first year work­ ing on the Young Author’s Conference Planning Com­ mittee,” Long said. “I en­ joyed the experience, and the students really worked hard on their stories and had fun doing it.” Long added that each stu­ dent selected was given a copy ofSommer’s book, “New Kid on the Block.” At Maplewood’s ceremony Principal Dave Doozan read excerpts from the 18 winners’ books, and fifth-grade teacher Vicki Williams read a story to the group. The talented writers were also given a Young Author’s Ribbon. Maplewood’s awardwinning authors and the titles of their works are: From Bob Smith’s class: Mike Egan — “The Boy Who Always Got Picked On” The Kellogg Young Authors Conference winners are Devon Durkee — “Aliens (back row) Dan Leep, Rob Rosin, Bee Gee Garvey, Discover a Festival” Dana Hamilton (third row) Carla Shook, Mandy Mary Woodman Ashley, Nick Garza, Dan Potter (second row) Sarah “Wonderful World of Hughes, Rod Brooks, Mike Heyboer, Matt Pennington, Poems” Evelyn Ackley (front row) Lisa Cruther, Jennifer Kevin Conkey “The Awakening of Spring” Draper, Marin Smith, Scotty Spitzer and teacher and Mandy Beemer — “The YAC coordinator Karen Long. Sixth Sighting of Aliens” Kellogg’s award-winning The following students Kristina Spotts — “Jerky selected from Vicki Williams’ authors and the titles of their Jenny Meets Jerky Josh” class, all wrote on the theme books are: From Jami Johnson’s class: “A Terrible, Horrible, No Nick Garza — “My Gang Beth Balcom — “The Time Good, Very Bad Day, ” which Cartoons ” Flyer” Mandy Ashley — is based on Judith Viorst’s Bess Ann Martin — “Bad book, “Alexander and the “Stories” News Bully” Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Jennifer Draper — “How Mason Trowbridge — “The Very Bad Day”: the Prince Saved the Day” Big Invention” Matt Williams Sarah Hughes — “Other J.J. Strimback “My Seth Wright Writings ” Great Invention” Rod Brooks — “Halloween Aaron Brandenburg Brent Braden — “The Knight” Derek Sadler Sounds I Hear at Night” Lisa Crutcher — “My Ted­ Heidi Vedder Jon Bowers — “The dy Bear” Mandi Golovich Creepy Sound” The titles of the books writ­ ten by the following students were not available: Dan Leep, Rob Rosin, Bee Gee Garvey, Dana Hamilton, Carla Shook, Dan Potter, Mike Heyboer, Matt Pennington, Evelyn Ackley, Marin Smith and Scotty Spitzer. ? VFW Auxiliary members attend district dinner । *s$NlaaPP^ lobeheHooW it BIO P *^.U — VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE — SPRING CLEAN UP The Village of Nashville has once again contracted for Spring Clean Up. On Saturday, April 21st, 1990, the entire village will be picked up. This will be the only pick up this year. Please note the following restrictions: • No Appliances • No Concrete • No Dirt • No Hazardous Wastes (such as liquids, paint, oil, etc.) • No Loose Brush (all brush must be bundled, mo longer than 3 ft. by 5 ft. and nothing over 50 lbs.) • No Boxes or Bundles over 3 ft. by 5 ft. or 50 lbs. 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 Members of the Post No. 8260 of the V.F.W. and Aux­ iliary attended the joint 8th District testimonial dinner March 31 for the 8th District Commander and President Bob Scott and Joyce Endres. Those attending . were William and Betty Nichols, Alice King, Leona Decker and Victoria Banks. The colors were posted and then William Nichols gave the opening prayer. After dinner and the program, Victoria Banks gave the closing prayer. Both Nichols and Banks are 8th District chaplains. After the program, a dance was held. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. toOLSAcU_s GlIILRit IHRCHtlDISI 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 and my family. I am voluntarily stepping down and my prayer is to crowd an awful lot oftime and living with Rosa and my beloved family. Of course, there is sadness in making the decision. The years in public life have been sometimes stressful, always The above assignments challenging, and in the end were the results of the action rewarding. I am proud of my of the Eaton County Board of record. One of the more difficult Commissioners. In the meantime I have aspects of this decision is to maintained our farming leave Vermontville. The com­ operation and have been ac­ munity and the people have tive in the church and com­ been like home. The friend­ munity, not only in my home, ships and the rapport that has Sunfield, but throughout the been established is something Commissioner District No. 1, that will ever remain a most Sunfield, Roxand and Ver­ precious memory. I gave Vermontville my montville townships. In August, I will have been best, but you, in turn, gave me married to the most wonderful your best. I do not intend to girl in the world for 56 years lose contact with you. I love with 54 years of that total you all and may God Bless spent in public life, along with each and every one. Sincerely, being a husband, father, Commissioner grandfather and lifetime Edgar Fleetham farmer. All of this was only made possible by my faith in God and the loving support of Rosa From Our Readers Commissioner to step down To the editor: At the end of my present term I will have been a member of the Eaton County Board of Supervisors, then County Commissioner for 38 consecutive years. For 22 years of my tenure I have served part or all ofVermont­ ville Township. I began elective office at the age of 21 as Sunfield Township Treasurer. After that I served a number of terms on the Township Board until being elected supervisor in 1953. In 1952 I was elected to the Sunfield High School Board of Education and serv­ ed for nine years. I have served since 1965 as a member of the Board of the Barry-Eaton Health Deparment. At two different times, spanning *2A years, I was named acting Health Director. For 20 years I have been a member of the Community Mental Health Board, Clin­ ton, Eaton and Ingham Coun­ ties and have served as chair­ man for five years. I served as a member of the Health Committee of the Michigan Association of Counties; as a board member, Michigan Association of Boards of Health; and a board member, Michigan Associa­ tion of Local Public Health. I also represented Eaton Coun­ ty as a board member of a seven-county Health Planning agency over a period of seven years. Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville _for Automobile Insurance. stan Trufnble Hastings Mutual Ttf We Insurance Company re only silent until you need us. tj �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 10, 1990 — Page 10 Charlotte optometrist gives Kellogg students new insights on good vision J-Ad Graphics News Service Dr. Frederick Darin, a Charlotte optometrist, recently gave a special presentation on the t eye to sixth graders in Sandy Briggs’ class at Kellogg Elementary School. Briggs said she thought the presentation would be an effective learning tool and a good way to conclude a study unit on the eye. And Darin’s demonstrations helped the students to learn first hand how it would feel to have impaired vision. “They were all given a chance to shoot baskets with a basketball under normal eyesight conditions,” she said. “Then they were given the opportunity to shoot while wearing patches. “Some students even wore special glasses,” Briggs added. The students were impress- ed by the difference, and Briggs thought the demonstra­ tion significantly reinforced the importance of good eyesight. Darin also involved the students in a number of group activities. The purpose of one of these activities was to evaluate and rate the amount of damage various household disinfectants do to the eyes when they are just sprayed in­ to the air. One of Dr. Darin’s demonstrations empasized the damage that household cleaning fluids can do to the eyes. Charlotte optometrist, Dr. Frederick Darin tells Sandy Briggs’ sixth graders at Kellogg about the importance of good vision. “The students found that these irritants and pollutants are extremely dangerous,” Briggs said. Darin really tried to stress the fact that we have only one pair of eyes that must last our entire lives. “Fragile, handle with care,” was Darin’s mot­ to, she added. Briggs said the students thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and demonstra­ tions and that they benefitted much more from the ex­ perience than they would have Animal waste workshop for the 90's offered Today’s informed farm managers realize that livestock manure is a resource that can help produce crops economically, but high ap­ plication rates of manure can lead to nitrate concerns in ground water. New guidelines are restric­ ting how manure can be used. A two-hour educational workshop is planned for 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 Comer of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE Wt sanice all brands 543-8332 ■ Cflppliance Cflppliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WF CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG ★ KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS faMriMcsd, IWhfcte > ItiMORdili livestock producers to get in­ formation on manure manage­ ment. The location is Exten­ sion office in Charlotte on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. The program includes the “Right to Farm” and “Best Management Practices,” the fertilizer value of various livesock manures, using manure and soil test informa­ tion to determine application rates, and information on where to get tests performed and assistance with develop­ ing a manure management program for individual farms. The educational event is sponsored by the Michigan Energy Conservation Pro­ gram (MECP), and the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. Producers can receive two free manure samples through the MECP program. Resource people include Craig Binkowski, MECP, and Roger Betz, CES. Call the CES office in Eaton County at 543-2310 for more information and to register. Carl's Supermarket in Sunfield was burglarized Authorities have confirmed that Carl’s Supermarket on M-43 in Sunfield was burglarized Sunday night. According to reports, an unknown subject or subjects entered the building through the roof sometime between 6 p.m. Sunday, when the store closed and 8 a.m. Monday, when it opened. Congreagational Church sets Holy Week schedule Holy Week services have been scheduled at Vermont­ ville First Congregational Church. On April 12 will be the Maunday Thursday service of Holy Communion and Tenebrae, with friends of the community and the Methodist churches of Gresham and Vermontville, 7:30 p.m. On April 13 Good Friday, the church will open from noon to 3 p.m. for personal meditation. Easter Sunday worship will be at 11 a.m. April 15. The break-in is being in­ vestigated by the Eaton Coun­ ty Sheriff’s Department, which was still on the scene at press time at 11 a.m. Monday. Information on suspects and the amount of merchandise or money taken was not available. from simply reading about the eye and healthy vision in a text book. “Dr. Darin’s presentation and efforts are very infor­ mative and valuable, and most importantly he was effec­ tive,” Briggs said. — NOTICE — The Nashville Village Council will be accepting sealed bids on the 1988 Ford Crown Victoria Police Car. Arrangements to in­ spect the vehicle can be made by contacting the Nashville Police Department. Bids must be receiv­ ed no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 1990. The Village Council reserves the right to accept or re­ ject any or all bids. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” 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 Nashville Feed & seed 301 South Main, Nashville, Ml • 517-852-9393 THIS WEEK ONLY... ivory & Gold seed Corn Triumph 26% High Pro Dog Food Ml00 per/lb 50 lb We Have Lawn Seed, Lawn &. Garden Fertilizer and a Broadcast Spreader Available for Rent at... $1.50 for 4 Hours CHICKS STILL AVAILABLE ... California Grey x Leghorn cross Pullets isabrown Straight Run.......... .................................. 50« STORE HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9 to 6; Saturday 9 to 2 Feeds Made to Order • Bulk Delivery Available 517-852-9393 Sas. ^ovica �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 10, 1990 — Page 11 Sarah Simpson in member of 1990 Syrup Festival Court Sarah Simpson Sarah Simpson, daughter of Al and Jaynne Simpson, serves on the 50th annual Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Queen’s Court, whose members will be coronated April 28 during the Syrup Festival. A junior at Maple Valley High School, Sarah is active with the Peer Resistance group, which teaches fifth graders to say ‘no’ to drugs Latest contributions to Putnam Library offered and alcohol. She also is a member of Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) and participates in the band and school musical. In her spare time, she col­ lects koala bears and hearts, likes to swim and go bike riding, shop and watch movies. With her knowledge of sign language, she ‘signs’ songs for special music at her church and also plays hand­ bells there. Sarah said she has grown up around the syrupmaking pro­ cess, helping her dad and un­ cle tap and gather sap. As representatives of Ver­ montville, the queen and court members must have a knowledge of syrupmaking to share with the public, especially at out-of-town events they will attend. Sarah said she has worked in the family sugar shanty, helping her dad clean filters and keeping an eye on the boiling sap if her father was busy with something else. “I also canned syrup,” she said. / CONGRATULATIONS \ GRADS The latest contributions to Putnam Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Dorotha Brumm by Carroll and Marge Wolff, Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Birman, Russ and Irene Furlong, Don and Phyllis Skedgell, May Smith, Jean Jensen, Ronald and Carol Tobias, Leon and Helen Ackett, John and Montiel Dull, Kenneth and Dorothy Jones, employees of Lake Odessa Machine Products, Gayion and Marie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lord and fami­ ly, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peckover, Maurine Gregory and by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Worden. In memory of Ruth Eleen Sibotean by Jonathan and Leona Rogers, Jane P. Bruner-Fell, The Pray Fami- Community Education offers babysitting clinic Young people 10-13 years of age looking for a way to earn some extra money have thought about becoming a trained babysitter. The Maple Valley Com­ munity Education program is offering a two-hour training session for potential teen babysitters. Participants may come and learn how to stay safe in so­ meone else’s home, how to handle emergencies, and learn techniques in handling children and responding to their needs. Guest speakers for the clinic will be Sgt. Rick Wahl of the Youth Mothers to meet April 12 The Young Mothers group will meet again on Thursday, April 12, at the Village Hall in Vermontville. The Rev. Sally Nolan will be the speaker and a craft time will follow. All mothers with young children are invited to attend. Child care is provided at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville during the meeting, which begins at 9:30 a.m. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. VFW Auxiliary makes local donations The Ladies Auxiliary No. 8260 of Nashville donated $166.50 from the fifth bingo special of the month for cancer research. V.F.W. Post No. 8260 donated $72 from its bingo for the month of March. School Lunch Menus There is still time to choose from our complete selection of Carlson Craft Announcements. Name Cards, Memory Books, Jewelry, and Party Supplies. |l The REMINDER \^1952 N. Broadway, Hastings • 945-9554 — NOTICE — Vermontville Township Supervisor nominating petitions may be obtained at the Vermontville Township Clerks Office or the Eaton County Clerks Office for any registered and qualified elector interested in the Ver­ montville Township Supervisor position for the Primary Election August 7. 1990. Nominating Peitions must be filed with the Township Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 1990. Janice L. Baker, Vermontville Township Clerk — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — Stanley 3-pc Wood Chisel Set i/2”. 3/4”. 1”... $7e99 Remember... OPEN SUNDAYS — Starting April Cash & Cary — While Supplies Last — II EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR ■ OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WgLLS A SPECIALTY ' Estimates Available Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 726-1121 Eaton County Sheriff’s Department and Mona Ellard, Eaton Extension home economist. The clinic will be held Wednesday, April 18, at Maple Valley High School, for two hours, directly after school. Advance registration is re­ quired and a small fee will be charged. Call Kay Hartzler at 852-9275 to register. by Gayion and Marie Fisher. In memory of Billy Ray Maker Jr. by Leon and Helen Ackett, and by Jerry and Sharon Brumm. In memory of Lawrence W. Wilson by Jerry and Sharon Brumm. Donations to the fund to complete the Children’s Wing 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. Those named in gifts also will be inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! • B INGO : | MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ! {THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B < Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 S Notice of Public Hearing APRIL 19,1990 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers PURPOSE: Ben Mason for Habitat for Humanity has requested a variance to allow for a lesser than the required square feet in a lot to construct a home. The property is currently zoned R-1. Located at 517 N. State. zoning Board of Appeals Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 11 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, bread & but­ ter, peaches. Thursday, April 12 Scalloped potatoes & ham, vegetable, meat & butter sandwich, fruit jello. Friday, April 13 School a.m. only, no lunch. Monday, April 16 Ravioli, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, apple crisp. We stock a complete line of... Vermontville Hardware ly, Marion Fox, Pauline Engle and by Eloise Smoke. In memory of Heather Dell by John and Montiel Dull and by Mr. and Mrs. John Long. In memory of Victor Brumm by Leon and Helen Ackett, John and Montiel Dull and by Gayion and Marie Fisher. In memory of Russell Mix (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Tuesday, April 17 Hamburger on bun, tater tots, peas, fruit. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 11 Spaghetti/cheese, green beans, blueberries, rolls. Thursday, April 12 Pizza, French fries, apple crisp. Friday, April 13 Scalloped potatoes/cheese, peas, fruit jello, meat sandwich. Monday, April 16 Mini-sub, lettuce/cheese, French fries, applesauce. Tuesday, April 17 Chicken nuggets/dip, mash­ ed potatoes, fruit choice, but­ ter sandwich. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Jr .-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 11 ♦Salad, *Chop Suey, ♦Chicken Nuggets, mashed potatoes, butter, bread & but­ ter, apricots. Thursday, April 12 ♦Salad, *Tuna Sandwich, ♦Hot Dogs, French fries, pineapple. No salad bar. Friday, April 13 Good Friday, school a.m. only. Monday, April 16 ♦Salad, * H a m burger/ ♦Cheeseburger/bun, French fries, mixed fruit, cookies. Tuesday, April 17 ♦Salad, *C orn Dogs, ♦Ravioli, peas, peaches, peanut butter sandwich, salad bar, com bread. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. 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Fitzgerald State Representative Task Force urges more efficiency State government must emphasize goal-setting and problemsolving to halt the spending of tax dollars on unjustified or poorly managed programs. I co-chaired the House Republican Task Force on Accoun­ tability in State Government and our research concludes that we no longer can afford to accept the status quo. As lawmakers, we must provide greater direction for state government programs. Millions of tax dollars now are spent with little or no long-range planning or review. My task force recommends: • Requiring substantive enabling legislation before new pro­ gram funds are appropriated. • Requiring all new programs to be reviewed and approved by appropriate standing committees, the Appropriations Com­ mittee and full House before implementation. • Including a statement of legislative intent in the body of every bill. • Including a timetable for review in all bills authorizing new programs. • Mandating that all new programs, departments, agencies and offices provide mission statements, goals and criteria for review. • Establishing legislative review of all departments, agen­ cies and offices every 10 years by a House-Senate committee. • Charging the House Oversight Committee to monitor standing policy committee responses to auditor general reports and requiring responses to all auditor general recommenda­ tions for legislation; • Requiring the Legislature to specifically approve and justify expenditures for all bills needing funding. The Michigan Opportunity Card is an example of a program enacted without all long-term implications being considered. The full Legislature did not have the opportunity to approve or reject the concept other than to vote down an entire budget bill containing many other necessary programs. More emphasis also must be put on auditor general reports. Although the auditor general, an employee of the Legislature, reviews programs, departments are not required to implement any of his recommendations. The fiscal year 1988 auditor general’s reports shows the state could generate $9.8 million in additional investment income by developing and implementing an effective oversight system. The reports must be taken seriously and corrective steps must be taken so mistakes are not repeated. Bills should con­ tain a clear definition of a program’s goals and criteria for evaluation. Once in place, programs need scrutiny and monitoring. It is not likely these proposed changes will be implemented under the current Democratic leadership, however, I and the other members of the House Republican caucus will do our best to encourage a more efficient government. The message of the task force is simple: taxpayers deserve a government that is more accountable to the people. Maple Valley girls varsity track team wins C-D Championship at Spartan relays The Maple Valley girls var­ sity track team won four events and placed in 12 out of 13 events last Friday on its way to taking a first place in the 18-team field Class C-D Spartan Relays held at Michigan State University. The Lions finished the meet with 81 points, runner up Kinglsey had 44 points and third place Fowler finished with 42 points. Taking first for the Lions were Janet Boldrey in the long jump; Heidi Reese in the shot put; the sprint medley team of Tammy Ashley, Mindy Shoup, Kristin Reid, and Boldrey; and the mile relay team of Ashley, Shoup, Jen­ nifer Phenix, and Boldrey. Placing in the top six for the girls were Cindy Furlong, se­ cond on the mile and fourth in the two mile; Ashely, third in the half mile; Phenix, fourth in the 60 yard hurdles; Reese, fourth in the 60 yard dash; the shuttle hurdle relay team of Sheryl Finkler, Jennifer Rounds, Phenix and Reese took sixth; the 880 yard relay team of Reese, Reid, Phenix and Boldrey took second; and the distance medlay team of Renee Rosin, Reid, Ashley and Furlong took third place. Indoor school records were set by the mile and 880 yard relay teams, and by Furlong in the mile and two mile run. The girls next meet will be against Portland St. Pat Wednesday at home with field events staring at 4:30 and run­ ning event starting at 5 p.m. Maple Valley freestyle wrestlers win nine medals at Charlotte Nine area Wrestlers from the Charlotte Wrestling Club earned medals at their own tournament in Charlotte on Saturday. Taking second in Group II at 55 pounds from Vermont- COUNTRY WOODWORKS Deacon Benches Quilt Racks . . . Spindle Railing Shelves (2 ft. - 5 ft.) Plain Shelves with Hearts 26.00 s15-s17.00 s14-s25.00 s5-s17.00 Vermontville Little League Baseball NEEDS DONATIONS ...for the new backstop and line fences to go up for the 1990 season. Thank you to those who have already donated. Please mail all contributions small or large to... DENNY KRUGER 6775 Irish Road Vermontville, Michigan 49096 CHECK MADE OUT TO ... VERMONTVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL or drop off at Bobbie's Nails Nashville Ph. 726-1455 donated by Bobbie's Nails of Nashville • Hastings ville was Chris Magoon; in Group IV at 110 pounds from Vermontville Keith Carpenter; at 140 pounds from Vermontville Shane Scott. Taking third in Group I at 58 pounds from Vermontville Tim Wawiemia. Taking fourth in Group I at 55 pounds from Nashville Jeff Jones; Group II at 70 pounds from Vermontville Trevor Wawiemia; Group III at 60 pounds from Nashville Ryan Elliston; at 90 pounds from Nashville Chris Gonser; Group IV at 75 pounds from Vermontville Damon Patrick. There were 445 wrestlers representing 31 cities and organizations who par­ ticipated in the tournament. The top four qualifiers for the team tournament were: first, Flint All-Stars; second, Harper Creek; third, Holt; and fourth, Charlotte. A special thank you goes out to all local area people who helped make the Second Annual Charlotte Wrestling Club Tournament a success. The Charlotte Wrestling Club will be in action at Mason for Districts on April 14. Vermontville News The United Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at the Vermontville United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The choir will practice at the same time. A Maunday Thursday ser­ vice is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the First Congregational Church. In­ cluded will be the celebration of communion. The Good Friday service at the United Methodist Church will be held at 7 p.m. A breakfast is being planned by the ladies of the United Methodist Church for 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Easter Sunrise services will take place at 7 a.m. April 15 at the Gresham Church. A breakfast will follow and regular services are set for 9:30 a.m. The Senior Girls Tea, spon­ sored by the Nashville Literary Club and the Ver­ montville Women’s Club, will be Monday, April 16. The Senior Boys Meeting, spon­ sored by the Nashville and Vermontville Lions clubs, will be Tuesday, April 17. The United Methodist Church Chancel Choir and Children’s Choir last Sunday presented “Easter Day,” a cantata written by Joe E. Parks, in a Palm Sunday concert. WET BASEMENT? Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events offered Wednesday, April 11 Ham or turkey, whipped potatoes, carrots, muffin, fruit, margarine, milk. Thursday, April 12 Pork patty, squash, broc­ coli, bread, margarine, pears, milk. Friday, April 13 ????? Monday, April 16 Chuck wagon steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, margarine, fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday, April 17 Chicken, baby carrots, baby lima beans, bread, margarine, cake, milk. Events Wednesday, April 11 - Hastings, crafts; Delton, Cin­ dy Lancaster from Pennock Hospital. Thursday, April 12 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo; Delton, Herminetts; all sites send in your Easter bonnets. Friday, April 13 - Hastings, board games; Nashville, pop­ corn, Herminetts, birthday party, close at noon. Monday, April 16 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, demo by Jennie’s Glass; Woodland, Cindy Lan­ caster from Pennock Hospital. Tuesday, April 17 - all sites puzzles. Quilted sweatshirt class to be offered A quilted sweatshirt class will be offered Saturday, April 21, at 9 a.m. in the 4-H Building on the Eaton County fairgrounds in Charlotte. Judy Rinehart, sewing leading for Benton Variety 4-H Club, will be the resource person. Some materials will be needed for the class. Reserva­ tions are required by April 13. Contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to sign up and for more information. Agenda Items MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Regular Board of Education Meeting Administrator! Building, April 16, 1990, 7 p.m. 1. Acceptance of bids on school furniture including shop equipment. 2. Committee Reports. 3. Action to notify Marge Wolff that she will not have a part time business education teaching position for the 1990-91 school year considering that Audrey Watson will return to full time teaching. 4. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from Todd Gonser as Assistant Varsity Football Coach. 5. Athletic Director Bill Rivest is recommending that Todd Gonser be employed as Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. 6. Acceptance of a letter of resignation from Fuller Street Special Education teacher Stephanie Nelson. 7. Consideration of a resolution regarding the Drug Free Zone within 500 feet of any school property. This is being done in cooperation with the other school districts within Barry County and law enforcement officials. 8. Presentation by Kay Harfzler regarding the Maple Valley-Lakewood Community Education program. 9. 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Bedford, Hastings, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 10, 1990__Page 13 Many Bellevue seniors have announced future plans *ku *u Ji*J(7 , n2%k ^n.2% OjS >6?* ,t*v2J5X5> no,P®toijtoiWi] z;^«04aW ■f^ftoWGwi at*^yss»«lBto ibmIieIiiwWi^ t riiMkingriuhih i3CCT$Wilfe w^’K.V’sii^; ■SiHolll|!lW^ ■ jr, jrfy yd'« vta'T ■---• irjjf SM^R"' yiarr^'*0 rcfe®^- Many Bellevue High School seniors have already been ac­ cepted into colleges of their choice and six have enlisted in the military. These young people have been working to achieve their educational and career goals. The list thus far includes: Heidi Wajda is the daughter of Stanley and Marilyn Wajda of 321 N. Main St. She has been ac­ cepted to Western Michigan University. Heidi is interested in fields of art and photography. Her goal is to be a photographer for a major magazine. Angis Gross is the daughter of Sue Keehne, Ed Keehne, and Charlie Gross. She lives at 224 E. Capital. Angie has been accepted to Lansing Community College and plans to major in the field of travel and tourism. She hopes to become an international flight attendant. Jason Wenger fo 12765 S. Drive North is the son of Robert and Sandra Wenger. He has been accepted to Kellogg Community College in the field of Emergency Medical Technicial (EMT). Jason’s goal is to be certified as an EMT and enlist in the United States Air Force after college. Tracey Cornwell of 14635 Wing Road, is the daughter of James Cornwell and Cheryn Cornwell. She plans to go into the field ofpharmacy at Ferris State University and has been accepted into the pre­ pharmacy program. Terry hopes to become a pharmacist. Lora Archer, daughter of Joe and Linda Archer, lives at 6706 S. Lacey Lake Road. She has been accepted to Kellogg Community College. Lora is going into die field of accounting and business management. Her goal is to become an certified public ac­ countant (CPA). Stephanee Wing will be pursuing the pre-business cur­ riculum at Western Michigan University next fall. She is considering majoring in maketing and eventually own­ ing her own business. Stephanee is the daughter of Art and Judy Wing of 121 South Williams St. in Bellevue. Kelly Schook of 502 Jeffer­ son Street is the daughter of Greg and Nancy Schook. She will be attending Western Michigan University to study accounting and business management. Kelly hopes to become a Certified Public Accountant. Barb Gnadt is the daughter of Pat Walaskay of 120 East Mill Street and Robert Gnadt. She has been accepted at Kellogg Community College where she will be studying computer graphics. In the future, Barb hopes to work in the business field in computer graphics. Jamie Heckman of 512 North Main is the daughter of Susan and Dane Brown of Bellevue and Kenneth Heckman of Traverse City. Jamie will be studying data processing at Kellogg Com­ munity College next fall and hopes to pursue either a career as a data processor or a mathematic’s teacher. Roger Schroder of 10122 Jones Road is the son of Bill and Elaine Schroder. He has been accepted to Lake Superior State Universiy. Roger is interested in drafting and technical design. His goal is to enter into the automotive industry to design the interiors of future automobiles. Michelle Campbell has been accepted to Michigan State University. She is the daughter of Ron and Bonnie Campbell and lives at 11505 Edgewood Drive. Michelle’s field of study is business ad­ ministration. She plans to own or manage her own business, probably within the field of cosmetology. Randy Race of 7230 Lacey Road, is the son of Tom and Lynn Race. He plans on going into the fields of robotic engingeering and computer engineering at Lake Superior State University. Randy’s goal is to work for a major company and then possibly own his own robotics repair business. Michelle Dadd has been ac­ cepted to Michigan State University and also Western Michigan University. She is the daughter ofJudi Davis and Rick Dadd of Laingsburg. Michelle’s field of study is ac­ counting. She plans to earn a master’s degree, to go on to graduate school and become a CPA. Blair Foljahn is the son of Kathleen and LaVera Foljahn of 7250 Wolf Road. He is entering the United States Marine Corp, on July 17. Blair has hopes of pursuing training in aviation electronics which will aid him in a military career or job place­ ment when discharged. Kevin Heisler has also been accepted into the United States Marine Corp. He is the son of Larry Heisler and Sherry Smith and lives at 11640 5 Point Highway. Kevin will be entering on July 9 to begin training as a military policeman and then continuing to Drill Instructor School. He plans to become a military police officer and correctional officer or a drill sergeant. If he leaves the ser­ vice, Kevin would like to become a Michigan State Police Officer. Barry County Extension |Calendar of Events J The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: April 11 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 17 - “Supermarket Savvy,” 10:30 a.m., Extension Of­ fice. Reservation required. April 18 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. April 20 - Earth Day Program - “Recycling Into the 90’s,” 8:30-11:30 a.m., Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Hastings. Scott Humphreys is the son of Jerry and Joan Hum­ phreys of 228 Olivet Road. He will be entering the United States Marine Corp, around Aug. 6. Scott hopes to pursue technical training in either engineering or police work. Christa Cooper, daughter of Dan and Jill Cooper of 525 West Capital has been ac­ cepted at the University of Michigan, GMI Engineering and Management Institute and Tri-State University for next fall. She will be studying com­ puter engineering as a major and is considering both Ger­ man and management as minor fields. Her career goals include upgrading, working with and desiging computer systems so that companies can provide for better production. Christa is leaning toward the University of Michigan for her studies. John Jeffery is the son of Robert and Pat Jeffery who reside at 415 Sherwood Road. He is joining the United States Marine Corp, and will enter on July 24. He plans technical training in the military police with extended career goals of into the School of Literature, Science and Art. Cliff hopes embassy duty or possibly to pursue a career in either becoming a drill instructor. Chad Shook is the son of chemistry or math. Rod Dunn, son ofJerry and Rick and Beanie Shook of 9348 Curtis Road. He will be Jan Dunn, is considering enterining the Unied States Western Michigan Universi­ Marine Corp, on June 5 to ty, where he has been ac­ pursue training as an aircraft cepted for next year. Rod will mechanic. Chad may choose be pursuing studies in to remain in the military for statistics with a minor in com­ his career or pursue aircraft puter science. Gary Davis, son of Gary mechanics in the private and Judi Davis of 618 South sector. Eric Brummels, son of Main St., was accepted at Henry and Kathy Brummels Michigan State University and of 8448 Cronk Highway, has at Ferris State University. He been accepted to Michigan plans to major in criminal State University next year in justice and mathematics. the studio art curriculum. Eric After getting an associate’s is an artist and has already degree in criminal justice, he been honored by the Battle would like to attain a Creek Lions who awarded bachelor’s degree in him a scholarship earlier this criminology or criminalistics. Michelle Nickson, of 9900 year to attend special art courses offered by the Battle Love Road, was accepted at Creek Art Center. He hopes Western Michigan Universi­ to use his art talents to pursue ty. She plans to major in ac­ a career in commercial art or countancy and finance. She is the daughter of Michael and creative writing. Cliff Zang, son of Joseph Carol Nickson of Lansing and and Jacqueline Zang of 9857 of Linda Gardner of Bellevue. Curtis Road has been accepted She hopes to be a financial ad­ at the University of Michigan ministrator for a successful company or to open her own accounting firm after receiv­ ing her bachelor’s degree. Michelle was also accepted at Kellogg Community College, where she is presently taking an economics course. Kimberly Heisler has been accepted to Kellogg Com­ munity College and Ferris State University for next fall where she will be studying business. She hopes to enter either management or teaching eventually. Kim lives at 1690 Ionia Road, Vermont­ ville, and is the daughter of Kate and Dan Heisler. Christine Stanton, daughter of Carol and Jeff Stanton, who reside at 9705 Love Road, has been accepted to Kellogg Community Col­ lege for next fall. She plans on studying hospital administra­ tion and eventually pursuing that as a career. Other in­ terests include management within the hotel industry. After Kellogg Community College, Christine would like to transfer to a four-year university to complete her degree. SHOW YOUR CHILD WHERE ID DRAW THE LINE f you’re like most parents, you may wonder at what age your child should be told about sexual abuse. How to approach the subject. What words to use. And how to teach your child to distinguish between affectionate or “good” touch and unwelcome “bad” touch. But per­ haps most difficult of all, is how to warn * your youngster without frightening him or her when you find the sub­ ject so scary yourself. The truth is that your child is never too young to learn some very basic ideas that can provide a lot of protection. One concept that a two-year old can understand is that any part of his or her body that is covered by under­ wear are “private parts” and that no one has the right to touch him or her there. It is also important that your son or daugh­ ter be encouraged to bring any “touchy” situations to your im­ mediate attention. While avoiding the issue won’t make the problem sexual abuse go away, open discussion with your child can prevent a lifetime of heartache. So take a moment to help safeguard your child today. Child Safety. It’s a matter of show and tell. The Maple Valley News and participating advertisers �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 10, 1990 — Page 14 'Stew-pendous' meals can stretch your food dollars The traditional stew is a whole meal made in a single pot with meat, vegetables and gravy simmered together in a cooking liquid. In America, stew common­ ly consists of beef, onions, potatoes ancL carrots, but all kinds of ingredients can be us­ ed. In other parts of the world, stew may be a gingery and pungent dish like sauerbraten in Germany, or a chicken and paprika flavored concoction in Hungary. Whatever the ingredients, stew means familiar and economical foods im­ aginatively combined and simmered slowly to produce distinctive flavors and tender meats. There is no waste when making stews. Nothing is lost by evaporation and nothing is thrown away. Bones should be saved for later use in mak­ ing soup stock. Stewing, whether in the oven or on the stove, is a low-heat process with the proper temperature between 150 and 170 degrees F. There are countless recipes leaders meeting Personal appearance All area 4-H personal ap­ pearance leaders and older teens are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the 1990 modeling clinic and style show, make plans and dates for 1991 and consider any educational workshops that may be needed. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, behind the Old Courthouse. [Engagements Fanks - Risner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franks of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement oftheir daughter, Lisa, to Mark Risner of Eaton Rapids. Lisa is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed as book­ keeper for Mr. “B’s” grocery in Eaton Rapids. Mark is a 1983 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and is employed with Risner Ex­ cavating of Eaton Rapids. A Sept. 8, 1990, wedding is being planned. for stew. Among them are the goulashes, the pot roasts, the Brunswick stew (made of squirrel way down South and of chicken up North), the Bohemian-style stew (thicken­ ed with pumpernickel crumbs), and the Calabrese beef stew (in which tomato juice is substituted for water). For lamb, there is the celebrated Irish Stew with white gravy. Recipes abound, too, for stews made of pork and ham. All are made in much the same way — brown­ ed and cooked slowly in plen­ ty of liquid with vegetables, rice, or noodles. Although many recipes call for beef, you can also stew veal, lamb and pork. Since stew is an excellent use for what under fasting cooking circumstances would be Nashville summer ball sign-up set Boys and girls interested in being placed on a T-ball, Pee Wee, Little League or Pony League team must have their sign-up sheet in today (April 10) to be in the draw for sum­ mer teams. Ifyou do not have a sign-up sheet you may leave your name, address and phone number with Mike Thom at the Nashville Hardware. Girls Maple Leaf Grange to meet on Saturdays Maple Leaf Grange will have regular meetings in April. The second and fourth Saturdays. April dates are the 14th and the 28th. There will be a potluck sup­ per at 6:30 p.m. before each meeting. SPRING SA VINCS! Carden Tractors *2549°° • • • • ((Mfr. Sugg. Price $2899.00) 18 HP, Briggs & Stratton l/C II “Plus” twin cylinder engine- big gardening power! 14-speed CruiseMaticiM drive-adjust speed to match power to the task! 46” TurboCutiM mower deck-high vacuum guaranteed cutting performance! Optional 10 bu. VacPaciM triple bagger-covers extra wide areas in less time. ct-180 tougher and less tender meats, the meat you use on your stew will cost you less. You may wish to buy packaged stew meat, but you will save more money if you cut your own from a larger piece of meat. Whichever you choose, be sure to trim off all the fat to reduce greasiness and simplify eating. Cut the meat into cubes or pieces about one or one and a half inches in longest dimensions. Larger pieces interfere with stirring and can make serving difficult. The traditional stew vegetables are carrots and potatoes and often onions and turnips. But the vegetables you choose to use can be more varied. Occasionally recipes call for parsnips, peas, whole green beans, cauliflower or Carden Tractor Now ... s254900 save i $350 in seventh and eighth grade, there will be no Pony League. You are welcome to play Lit­ tle League. Maple Grove Birthday Club meets April 17 The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, April 17, at the Maple Grove Com­ munity Building on M-66. Potluck dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Joyce Starring will bring the birthday cake and Jean Welker the door prize. Ladies will be starting on their calendar craft project after the business meeting. ‘Birds of Prey’ program planned April 11 Webelos, Boy" Scouts, Junior Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts are reminded of the special program “Birds of Prey” Wednesday, April 11, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Fuller School. Parents of the Scouts are welcome. Correction offered— A caption beneath a photo in last week’s Maple Valley News incorrectly identified a group of dancers as the Com Cob Cloggers. The group pic­ tured, with wooden shoes, ac­ tually was from Holland. mushrooms. You may choose to use vegetables you have on hand. Whatever vegetables you use, they generally should be added at the last so their good garden flavor is saved and they are not overcooked. Fast cooking vegetables like potatoes should be added after slower cooking ones like carrots. For a quick meal later on, freeze the stew. Almost any type of meat stew can be suc­ cessfully frozen. Most vegetables in the stew will freeze well if they have not been overcooked. Though frozen potatoes may not be equal in quality to fresh ones, they are acceptable if the stew is stored for no more than three months. When preparing stew that will be going in the freezer, keep in mind that some vegetables, such as carrots, Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDINGREMODE LING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show caipet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. onions and potatoes, require longer cooking than others, like onions and potatoes. Remove the stew from the heat before the vegetables are completely cooked. Set the stew container in ice water and cool stew as quickly as possible to prevent the growth of bacteria and stop cooking. Stir frequently. Package in containers, leaving at least one inch of head space. To cook stew that has been frozen, heat it in a heavy saucepan over low heat until it comes to a boil. Serve hot. If your vegetables are mushy by chance, they were either over­ cooked before or after freezing. Miscellaneous HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mike and Sherry Jansen April 9 From your far away friends HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580. Wanted MINORITY/FEMALE CONTRACTORS WANTED: Castleton Township has received Small Cities Communi­ ty Development Block Grant monies for a Home Improve­ ment Program. Area wide contractors are invited to participate. Please contact: Cheryl Barth, Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Mi. 48815. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Lawrence W. 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Boj^A, Nashville, Michigan i Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 38 — Tuesday, April 17, 1990 Nashville Village Council appoints Democratic trustee by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE For the Erst time in more than a decade, a Democratic trustee will sit on the Village Council. The all Republican council appointed Lansing attorney Carol Jones Dwyer Thursday to fill the vacancy created by former President Pro-Tern Ray Hinckley’s election to the village presidency. There is one year remaining on Hin­ ckley’s two-year term as trustee. Although Hinckley had the option of recommending an appointee for confirmation by the council, he chose to allow the council to “elect” the new appointee by secret ballot from the four candidates who had expressed interest in the position. Along with Dwyer, Ron Ohler, . Bonnie White and former Village President John Hughes had expressed an in­ terest in the appointment. Hughes, who stepped down and necessitated the presiden­ tial race Hinckley won in March, said he expressed in­ terest in the appointment because he had been asked to stay on the council by unnam­ ed parties in the village. Trustee Larry Filter was ab­ sent, and the first ballot at Thursday’s council meeting failed to produce a winner because no one garnered a majority of the five votes. Dwyer received two and Ohler, White and Hughes each received one on the first ballot. The second ballot resulted in a majority of the vote for Dwyer, who received three votes. Ohler and White each received one on the second ballot. After the “election,” Hin­ ckley formally appointed Dwyer to the council and in­ structed Village Clerk Rose Heaton to administer her the oath of office. A former Ann Arbor City Council Member, Dwyer was elected to that office in 1973 and served two terms. At the time, she was the youngest known elected official in the nation. At least, no younger elected official was found after mon­ ths of searching, said her hus­ band, Bob Dwyer, who is the Barry County Democratic Party Chairman. Carol Dwyer holds degrees from the University of Michigan and from the U of M Law School. She practiced law in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice and pro­ duct liability for five years before becoming attorney for the Michigan Speaker of the House and practicing general governmental law. Dwyer was attorney for former Speaker of the House Gary Owen, and continues as attorney for the current Speaker, Lewis Dodak. The current secretary of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals, Dwyer said she will resign from that post. Some local officials believe that with her considerable ex- perience in government and law and with her credentials, Dwyer can be of some help to the village and to the council. She said she decided to ex­ press an interest in the ap­ pointment because she wanted to help. “I just wanted to be able to do my part to help the com­ munity in general and to help the council as it continues to look for ways to cut costs in local government,” Dwyer said. The village has been experiencing financial dif­ ficulties for a number of years, and the council has been trying to find ways to save money. Dwyer said she hopes to help find appropriate budget cuts. There are also a number of zoning issues facing the village that Dwyer said she wants to be able to help resolve. Pino withdraws Spoelstra, Krolik unopposed for school board by Mark LaRose Ted Spoelstra John Krolik StaffWriter MAPLE VALLEY — In­ cumbent Maple Valley Board ofEducation Trustee Bea Pino has decided not to run for a se­ cond term and withdrew her nomination petition Thursday. Pino said she made the deci­ sion after learning that Ted Spoelstra of Nashville and John Krolik of Vermontville had filed nominating petitions for the two open terms on the Board of Education. The deadline for filing was 4 p.m. Monday, April 9. The terms of incumbents Pino and Dave Hawkins will expire June 30, and the two new four-year terms will run from July 1 this year to June 30, 1994. Hawkins did not file a peti­ tion by the deadline Monday and could not be reached for comment on his decision. First quelling rumors that she would not run, Pino filed a petition Monday. Pino said then that the rumors were not necessarily mistaken and that she did not make her final decision to run until Monday morning. “It was a hard decision, but there are a lot of interesting situations coming up that I didn’t feel I should miss because my major concern is with the kids and the academic See Spoelstra, on page 2 Nashville Village Clerk Rose Heaton swears in attorney Carol Dwyer, the first Democratic Council Member to serve in Nashville in over a decade. Dwyer was appointed from a field of four candidates who expressed interest in the position. Vermontvile's Opera House renovation progressing Looking at the Opera Hall from the stage, there appears to be an overwhelming amount of work to do before it is restored to its original beauty. But even since this picture was taken several days ago, the old hall has undergone many improvements. For instance, much ofthe new drywall has been installed by the Brandenburg Drywall Co. of Vermont­ ville, which also will be restoring and refurbishing the beautiful woodwork. J-Ad Graphics Newsservice VERMONTVILLE — Renovation of the historic Opera House is well under way, the Vermontville Opera House Committee reported at its regular meeting Tuesday. One of the primary con­ cerns, the old furnace, has been worked on by Shields and Sons of Lansing, and it is now working. The committee mewbers thought it would be necessary to buy a new fur­ nace, which may not be the case now. This is significant because the $35,000 grant the commit­ tee received from the Depart­ ment of Commerce did not in­ clude funding for the furnace. The group had requested a grant for $43,000 to complete the project, so the plans to put in an elevator for the han­ dicapped had to be changed. Electrician Daryl Hale of Vermontville told the commit­ tee that much of the “rough" electrical work and wiring had been completed. Hale said the plans call for two rows of four chandeliers each to be hung from the new ceiling, for three more chandeliers to be put up in the balcony and for five sconces to be installed on each of the two sidewalls. The cost of completing the wiring and electrical work could run as high as $3,500, Hale told the committee. The committee passed a motion to retain Hale for the completion of the wiring. Tom Brandenburg, whose Brandenburg Drywall Co. of Vermontville was awarded the $18,700 contract for the drywall and woodwork restoration and replacement, reported that all ofthe old lath and plaster had been removed. Brandenburg has been waiting for Hale to finish the rough wiring before he could begin putting up the drywall, which he began doing last week. Committee Member Hildred Peabody also noted that they now plan to insulate the sidewalls, as well as the other walls and ceiling. Scott’s Roofing Co. will be See Vermontville's, on page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 2 Vermontville’s opera house, checking to see if more ven­ tilation can be put in the roof, the committee said. “The window above the fire exit will bed left in for present,’.’ the committee reported. “The ceiling fans will be taken down and replac­ ed, and the wire molding on the wainscotting will be mov­ ed down next to the floor.’’ Plans also call for the old seats being stored in the Opera House to be moved soon. The committee also discuss­ ed putting up grates to protect the windows, and they coneluded that three windows are in need of grates. Additionally, there are plans to start a fund-raising effort called the Friends of the Opera Hall. It will probably take months before the drywall and wood­ work are completed. In attendance at the commit­ tee meeting were Hale and Brandenburg, and Committee Members Hildred Peabody, Sue Villanueva (Village Presi­ dent), Russ Laverty (township supervisor), Robert Todd, Dema Wright, Liz King and continued from frontpage _ Pat O’Dell. The restoration project, which began several years ago with the installation of a new roof and general rewiring of the building, as well as other work on the building, had been stalled for a lack of funding. However, the purpose of the project is to provide the community with a muchneeded community center, as well as the saving of an historical landmark. When completed, the Opera House is expected to be used Spoelstra, Krolik unopposed for school board , continued from front_ programs they are interested in taking,’’ Pino said upon filing. On Thursday, however, she substantiated the rumors when she withdrew her petition. “My main reason for runn­ ing was that I was afraid no one else was going to take the responsibility, ’ ’ Pino said. “So when I learned that Ted 16 *16 • 16 • 16 • 16 16 16 HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICKY -|g for youth activities, musical and other programs, dances, meetings, receptions, civic groups and art exhibits.. Other plans call for the display of historic items and memorabilia on early tent shows, theater pictures and programs related to the history of the Opera House. Peabody said the grant also calls for the creation of a Ver­ montville Fine Arts Council, which will be charged with br­ inging art and other exhibits to the Opera House on a regular basis. Love ... Mom, Dad and Susan 16 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. OWNER DIANA KUEMPEL 852-9481 and John were running, I knew we’d have two good, strong supporters ofeducation on the board,’’ she added. Pino said she was relieved because she has confidence in Spoelstra and Krolik. “I know they’re both well qualified and very concerned about the quality of education the children in Maple Valley receive, and I’m sure they’ll do a good job of seeing that the kids get the best education we can give them,” Pino said. Pino, 75, is a retired educator from California. She resides in Nashville with her husband, James, who is also active in the community. She recently received the Award of Merit from the Michigan Association of School Boards for her atten­ dance at MASB conferences and seminars. Krolik, 41, and his wife, Cindy, have lived in Ver­ montville for nearly 20 years. The couple have four children, Lindsey, 11, Erica, 9, Andrew, 6, all of whom at­ tend Maplewood Elementary School, and Hilary, 3. Selfemployed in the Westar Timber Company of Ver­ montville, Krolik has been in the wholesale timber business for 11 years. Krolik said he believes it is his duty to serve his community. “I think everyone owes something to their communi­ ty,” he said. “And I have four kids who will go to school here, so I’d like to make sure we have the best district possible.” “I want Maple Valley kids to get the best education we “This isn't what I meant when 1 said our house insurance would be cheaper if we put our car in with it!” Vermontville electrician Daryl Hale finishes up the rough wiring on the stage of the historic Opera House, which is being restored as close as possible to its original beauty. The hall looks dark and unappealing now, but soon there will be eleven new chandeliers hanging from a new ceiling and ten sconces brightening up the new walls. can offer them,” Krolik added. Spoelstra, 57, who works for Michigan Bell, was recently elected to his third term as a trustee on the Nashville Village Council. The father of four adult children, Cara, Ted III, Diane and Sue, Spoelstra’s wife, Clara, died last June. Spoelstra said he was runn- 50th Class reunion set A 50th class reunion and open house has been planned at Maple Valley High. The alumni committee of the graduating class of 1940 has planned an open house for Saturday, May 19, at Nashville Masonic Temple, from 2 to 5 p.m. All other alumni are invited. This year’s Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 19, at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School at 5 p.m. Invita­ tions are in the mail. Auxiliary elects officers Combining home insurance with car insurance saves you money with Auto-Owners. The Ladies Auxiliary of Nashville VFW, at their April meeting, elected new officers for the new year. Elected were President Teresa Kellogg, Sr. Vice Corrine Graham, Jr. Vice Natalie Healy, Conductress Alberta Lewis, Chaplain Leona Decker, Treasurer Ginny Allen, Third Trustee Agnes Hill, and Second Trustee Vic­ toria Banks. Young Mothers to meet 7fa, No PrMl/m Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble The Young Mothers group in Vermontville will meet Thursday, April 19, instead of April 12. The meeting will be held at the Vermontville Village Hall at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Rev. Sally Nolan. Child care is provided at the United Methodist Church. ing because he was encourag­ ed to do so by friends in the community. But he added that he also feels he owes something to the school district. “My whole family graduated from Maple Valley,” Spoelstra noted. His daughter Cara, who graduated last year, was his fourth child to finish school here, and his wife graduated from the high school. “And I graduated from the adult education program with with my daughter Diane in 1977,” Spoelstra added. “The school district has done a lot for me. Spoelstra said he feels he has something to give in return and acknowledged that since he lost his wife he has had a lot of time on his hands that he needs to fill up. “I feel with my experience on the Nashville Council that I may be of some help to the board,” he said. “I know it’s a big job, but I think I can contribute to the cause of insuring the best education possible for the children of this community,” Spoelstra added. The annual school election will be held Monday, June 11. Fish Fry & Chicken Fry VFW POST 8260, NASHVILLE, Ml Friday, April 20th 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. • ALL YOU CAN EAT ADULT $4.50 CHILD $2.75 ATTENTION Nashville Residents The Village of Nashville is looking for concerned, interested citizens to fill vacancies on the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. Planning Commission and Lakeview Cemetery Board. If you are interested in any of these positions, please submit your name at the Village Hall by 5 p.m. Thursday, April 26,1990. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 3 Maple Valley Schools hold Health Model Forum' locally last week A forum with 32 people was held April 10 at the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School cafeteria to discuss the Michigan Health Model. The model was adopted by the Maple Valley Board of Education for use in the kindergarten through eighth grade. The program was written and sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education. A committee chaired by David Doozan, principal of Maplewood School, has been examining the most controversial aspects of the pro­ gram. These areas include reproductive health, child abuse, problem solving with people and AIDS. The com­ mittee, which was a mixture of community people, ministers, Health Department workers and school staff, not only examined these areas, but also looked at every com­ ponent of the model. Many revisions were made by ad­ ding and deleting parts, mak­ ing the program more accep­ table to all aspects of the community. The model covers 10 areas of study at each grade level, including safety and first-aid, nutrition, family health, con­ sumer health, community health, growth and develop­ ment, substance abuse, per­ sonal health practices, emo­ tional and mental health and disease prevention and control. Before the forum began, many of the teaching aides, books, booklets, audio tapes and visual aids were on display for the public to ex­ amine. This gave the people in attendance an opportunity to look over, review, and note any questions. Doozan also passed out an outline of the most controver­ sial subjects, showing the im­ portant changes in the content and in the methods ofteaching these areas. Doozan opened the forum with an introduction as to why the Michigan Health Model was developed and why it is so important to integrate it in­ to the current curriculum. He said there were eight points of Wanted MINORITY/FEM ALE CONTRACTORS WANTED: Castleton Township has received Small Cities Communi­ ty Development Block Grant monies for a Home Improvment Program. Area wide contractors are invited to participate. Please contact: Cheryl Barth, Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Mi. 48815. reasoning behind the formula­ tion of the Michigan Health Model. The eight points are: 1) Because of the facts about the shifting patterns of disease and death. In the 1920s the leading cause of death was communicable diseases such as polio. Now, in the 1990s, heart disease and cancer, both lifestyle il­ lnesses, cause the most deaths. 2) Because of the rapid rise in health care costs. By teaching better lifestyles, it would reduce medical costs. 3) Because of the health knowledge, conflicting research findings and mixed media messages. 4) Because of the trends or megatrends affecting our culture. Even though we have been leaning toward fitness through exercise, jogging, etc., we also have had a tendency to enjoy more passive activities such as viewing T.V., VCR, and Nintendo. Also affecting our culture is our pace of life, our love of fast food, divorce, single parents, poverty levels, two-income families and the sexual revolution. 5) Because the American family needs reinforcement as the cornerstone of care for us all. The school reinforces health care such as good grooming, brushing teeth and eyecare, etc. 6) Because biologically our children are maturing earlier. Between the 1870s and 1990s, children have matured ap­ proximately four years earlier, while the average age of marriage has risen from 18 to between 23 to 25 years of age. This means children have to deal with a longer period between sexual maturity and marriage, which has caused many social problems of the decade. Health experts site the causes of these earlier matur­ ing processes to better nutri­ tion, upgraded medical methods, artificial lights, and chemically raised crops. 7) Because of the nature of youth lifestyle risks and choices. The top three causes of teenage deaths are caused by alcohol-related car ac­ cidents, suicide and homicide. 8) Because health is the strongest content vehicle for teaching basic and higher order thinking skills and moral/ethical reasoning. Doozan continued the forum’s discussion with an in­ depth report on what the com­ mittee questioned about the content of the Michigan Health Model and some ways the committee revised the Michigan Health Model to fit the community’s needs. Some of the areas discussed were: 1) Is it necessary to teach these things in the school? The committee came to a consen­ sus that we need to enlighten our students. 2) Is there any evidence that sex education helps to cut down on teenage pregnancy? 3) The teachers will be passing their values on to the students. How can we be sure that their values agree with parents? If the teacher follows the Michigan Health Model cur­ riculum, which is reviewed by the committee and teaches the material as written, the public can be assured the values of the community will not breached, Doozan said. 4) Is the information being shown to the students age ap- propriate? The films and the written material was reviewed and some of the films were reassigned to a different age level. 5) Does the Michigan Health Model take way paren­ tal rights? No, the committee pushed for the revision of the Michigan Health Model to in­ clude the parents in all aspects ofthe curriculum. In the most controversial areas, parental permission slips are required before teaching transpires, Doozan said. 6) Concerns with the pro­ blem solving with people lessons: Does it imply that there are no absolute right or wrongs? Do they undermine parent values? Does it invade the privacy of the family? The committee drew up detailed guidelines as to how to use the problem solving with people lessons. These guidelines also suggest areas where not to use problem solving with people lessons. 7) The Michigan Health Model shows a poor model of the home. It unjustly portrays fathers as a negative image. The committee stressed using as many positive family ex­ periences as possible. 8) Parents are not included on the list of resource people with whom students should talk. The committee em­ phasized the parents’ impor­ tance. All areas where the committee felt the parents should be added, they were, Doozan said. After this lengthy explana­ tion of the Michigan Health Model changes, Doozan opened the floor for discus­ sion. Most ofthe people in at­ tendance said they felt the chair answered most of the questions adequately, in­ itiating the closure of the meeting. The attitude of the forum was mirrored by one observa­ tion, in which the person was thankful Doozan and the com­ mittee did such a complete job researching and developing an improved Michigan Health Model. Doozan ended the forum with a reminder that those who have questions about the Michigan Health Model, may contact him at Maplewood Elementaiy in Vermontville. His telephone number is (517) 726-0600. 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In a lighter vein, Nashville’s High School baseball team won the season opener against Charlotte, and a local au­ dience enjoyed a first-hand account of Russia from a re­ cent visitor to that country. For details on these and other stories ofthe day, let’s look at The Nashville News issue of April 16, 1925. Conununity saddened by the death of Dr. Shilling - Announcement Tuesday after­ noon of the sudden death of Dr. F.F. Shilling cast a pall of gloom over Nashville and the surrounding country. The news spread rapidly and was universally received with sadness. The end came almost without warning, the doctor himself indicating to the nurse that the end was near, as he recognized the sudden pain in the vicinity of the heart as the final summons. Dr. C.K. Brown was sum­ moned immediately, but before he arrived life was ex­ tinct, death being caused by a heart attack. The doctor, beloved by all who knew him, had suffered for more than a year from a severe stroke of paralysis, which had confined him to his bed until the past few weeks, his gradual improvement allowing him of recent weeks to sit up for several hours each day. And, oflate, he had been able, with assistance, to walk from his bed to a chair, where he spent many happy hours, reading, writing, visiting with friends, working cross-word puzzles, listening to radio and phonographs, and gradually improving so that he had great hopes of soon being able to get downstairs and out into the open air, among the flowers he loved. His improvement was so marked that Mrs. Shilling had gone to Detroit for a short visit with her daughters, and was therefore absent from his bedside when the sudden sum­ mons came, but arrived home with her daughters Tuesday evening after receiving the sorrowful tidings. Dr. Shilling’s passing will be most sincerely mourned by the entire community. No man who ever lived in Nashville was more sincerely loved and respected. He was an outstanding Christian gentleman, great of heart, sympathetic and kindly, a man whom the community can ill afford to lose. He was a member of Nashville Lodge No. 255, F. & A.M., Ivy Lodge, No. 37, K. of P. of which he was a past chancellor, an Odd­ fellow, a member of the Methodist church, a director ofthe Farmers and Merchants Bank, and was intensely in­ terested at all times in every upward movement in the com­ munity. A splendid citizen has gone to his reward. The body will lie in state Thursday in the office where he had conducted the practice of his profession for over 20 years, giving the public an op­ portunity to pay their last respects to the deceased. Obsequies will be con­ ducted Friday, with a brief service at the house at 10 a.m., Rev. G.A. Osborne of the Methodist church officating, and the remains will be taken to their last resting place at the Lakeview mausoleum. Purkey home in Detroit scene of shooting fray - The Such incidents may be of common occurrence in the Ci­ ty of the Straits, but this par­ ticular case is of special in­ terest to Nashville folks, as Issac Purkey, who is a brother of Tom Purkey, is a native of this village and resided here for many years. Oscar Purkey and family, who occupy the first floor of the Purkey home, were out for the evening, and a neighbor became suspicous when she saw flashes of light within the house. A call was sent in to the nearest police booth, and when the officers approached the place, the lookout, who had been standing on the cor­ ner, fled. Leaving guards at front and rear, Patrolman Streich entered the window which the intruder had left open in making his entrance, and searched the lower floor. When he forced open the bathroom door, he was con­ fronted by Burns, who, holding a revolver, told him to throw up his hands. The of­ ficer paid no attention to the order, however, and fired three times at the burglar, dropping him with a bullet wound in the abdomen. For­ tunately the gun with which Bums threatened the officer failed to discharge, as it was an old one he had stolen from the premises and had not been used for years. Bums’ roommate, William Snyder, aged 27, is suspected ofbeing his lookout and is be­ ing held in connection with the case. The elder Mr. Purkey and his son Carl were asleep in the upstairs flat and were totally unaware of the activities below until they were awaken­ ed by the shooting. N.H.S. ball team starts home of Issac Purkey and his two sons, Carl W. and Oscar, season right - The baseball at 9329 Albert Ave., Detroit, season has opened and the was the scene of a shooting local high school folks are fray on Tuesday evening of jubilant over their initial vic­ last week, in which Joseph tory, a 10 to 9 win over Bums, age 22, was mortally Charlotte Friday afternoon, wounded while resisting which will instill a degree of arrest. confidence in the youngsters who are just making the debut on the school team this spring. It was a hectic contest with some exhibitions of real fan­ tastic ball-playing, which might be expected in an open­ ing game, but the Nashville boys deserve credit for a fighting spirit which kept them plugging along and in­ cited a ninth-inning rally that netted five scores and copped the bacon. The summary of the game credits Nashville with 11 hits, all but one of which were made by the new members of the team, while Charlotte got eight hits off Sprague’s delivery... Nashville’s line-up was as follows: Sprague, pit­ cher; DeFoe, catcher; Knoll, first; Springett, second; Townsend, third; Hafner, shortstop; C. Johnson, left field; Baxter, center field; Lykins, right field. Efforts to fill an open date this week have so far proved futile, and the next game on the schedule is the return game with Charlotte, which will be played here April 22nd. Roof fires call out fire department - The fire depart­ ment was called out twice Fri­ day by roof fires in the village. The dry weather for the past month had made the shingles like tinder and in both instances the fires were caus­ ed by sparks from the chimney. The first blaze occurred at noon at the Charley Roscoe residence on North State Street. The fire was going merrily when discovered, but the neighbors reported with hand extinguishers and had it under control before the fire truck arrived. The other call was from the Ed Woodard residence on East Washington Street at 7:30 in the evening. The blaze was extinguished before any serious damage was done, but Ed has made up his mind the place is hoodooed. This is the third time the residence has been visited by fire in the last few years, and he is seriously considering having it roofed with asbestos. Auto turns turtle: driver uninjured - Elmer Cross was coming home Friday evening from his work at Charlotte, when his Dodge touring car skidded out off the road and landed bottom side up in a ditch about three miles south of Vermontville. The car was badly wrecked, and the top crushed in, two wheels smashed, and the body somewhat battered and twisted, but by some twist of fate the driver escaped without an injury. Elmer just crawled out from beneath the wreck, dusted off his clothes and wondered how it all happened. He was given a lift home by Supt. Bersette, who was retur­ ning from the Charlotte ball game, and the car was brought in Saturday by Hurd’s wreck­ ing crew. Woman’s Literary Club holds open meeting - The Dry weather made the fire risk exceptionally great in April 1925, warned Nashville's fire warden, Lyman Baxter. He was elected chief of the local fire department in February of that year, and is among the "fire boys" seen in this 1920s photo in front of the old fire station on North Main Street. In front row (fro (from left) are George Graham, Dell White and Harry Hinckley (both seated on running board) and Fred Miller. In the truck are Frank Caley and Merrill Hinckley (behind wheel). Standing in back (from left) are William Miller, William Shupp, another unidentified Shupp, Ward Quick, Lyyman Baxter, Adolph Douse, Sr., Clift Kleinhans, Vern McPeck and James Hummel (partially obscured at right). truth of the motto of the W.L.C., “Not what we give, but what we share,” was ex­ emplified Tuesday afternoon, April 14, when an open meeting was held in the Com­ munity House for friends of club members and for the school children, both of Nashville and the rural districts. The program was announc­ ed by the president, Mrs. Lulu Greene, and was opened by Miss Elizabeth Smith, who gave a piano solo. Mrs. Laura Sackett sang a group of songs, with Mrs. Dora Nelson at the piano. In her usual gracious way, Mrs. Greene then The Dodge touring car "turned turtle" three miles south of Vermontville, but the driver, a Nashville man, escaped without injury from the badly mangled car. This photo of an auto in distress in that era is from the collection of the late John and Ella Taylor of Nashville. It is believed Mrs. Taylor took the picture at the scene of an accident they witnessed one one of their trips to their cottage at Onekema, north of Manistee. Rutted, unpaved roads proved a frequent hazard to motorists in those days. presented the speaker of the afternoon, Prof. Terpenning ofWestern State Normal, who lectured on Russia. He spoke of the vastness of the country, of her wealth in minerals, her great pine forests from which ship timbers are obtained, and the value to the world of the wealth of her oils, 20 billion tons being produced every year. During his travels, Prof. Terpenning met many of the officials and men and women of rank, but was more closely associated with the peasants, who form between 85 and 90 percent of the population. He was told before he went to Russia that if he were to work with the people, he must have an even disposition, nerves as placid as the sea, and a stomach like an ox. But in justice to the Russians as a people, he found that they wre scrupulously clean, and that we must not judge too severe­ ly of any nation by too small a sample. He recommended Russia’s soldiers as among the bravest, not forgetting to mention the part the women played in do­ ing the work in the fields while the men were at war. Prof. Terpenning said we, as Americans, who have pro­ duced so little in art, literature and music, should not look upon Russians as vulgar, but rather as masters. Their music is built around the folk songs, which every man, woman and child knows and loves. The people are very religious; the congregations standing through two-hour services in the churches. Their religion is everyday religion, and at intervals dur­ ing the field work they stop for prayer. One ceremony they perform, “The Blessing of the Waters,” the people stand with bared heads, dur­ ing the half-hour service with the temperatures sometimes 20 below. Mrs. Greene then introduc­ ed Mr. Karl Keefer, Y.M.C.A. worker and Methodist minister of Hastings, who delighted his audience with a group of readings and interpretations. Mr. Keefer’s part in the pro­ gram rounded out a most delightful afternoon. Notice - Dry weather has made the fire risk exceptional­ ly great this spring, and all rubbish and refuse should be cleaned up, especially in the fire zone. Please help us pro­ tect your property by straightening up your premises now. Lyman Baxter, Fire Warden. 50th Class Reunion Maple Valley High, Nashville • OPEN HOUSE • The Alumni Committee of the Graduating Class of 1940 has planned an Open House Saturday, May 19 • 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. ...at Nashville Masonic Temple. Class of 1940 and all other alum­ ni are invited. This years Alumni Banquet will be held Satur­ day, May 19th at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School at 5:00 p p.m. Invitations are in the mail. NOTICE — Vermontville Township Supervisor nominating petitions may be obtained at the Vermontville Township Clerks Office or the Eaton County Clerks Office for any registered and qualified elector interested in the Vermontville Township Supervisor position for the Primary Election August 7, 1990. Nominating Peitions must be filed with the Township Clerk not later than 1990 P’m' Tuesday' May Janice L. Baker, Vermontville Township Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 5 Public hearings on zoning issues scheduled for May 10 Ns SsW S SX ; >!S: ; $S »< *ji> !!$£ !!*$£ J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE - The Village Council Thursday scheduled two public hearings on zoning issues for 7 p.m. May 10 at the Village Hall. The hearings were schedul­ ed on the recommendations of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals. The first hearing will be held to discuss a proposed change in the zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission, said Secretary Warren Travoli, is recommending a new section 9.02 be added to permit single-bedroom apart­ ments in a B-l business area. This change would allow an owner to put one-bedroom apartments on the second story of a building in the business district. Despite ZBA Chairman Carl Tobias’ complaint that such an action would not be in accord with the state enabling act because it would be spot zoning, the ZBA voted 3-1 to bring it to the council for action. Village President Ray Hin­ ckley said that was good enough for him to recommend that the council take action on it, and the council passed a motion to hold the hearing. Immediately following the session to discuss that change, there will be another hearing on a proposed change in the lot size required for building a home in the platted area ofthe village. The council passed a second motion to hold a second hear­ ing to discuss reducing the current building size required for a residential lot from 15,000 square feet to 12,500 square feet in the platted or downtown areas of the village only. In other business Thursday: — The council passed a resolution to place a request for a half mill on the August ballot. The funding would be used for winter road maintenance by the Barry County Road Commission, which requested the action. — The council received a request from the Southern Michigan Planning Council for information on any plann­ ed economic developments in the village. The SMPC offers assistance and will help locate grants and funding for such projects. — The council passed a motion to spend $23,790 to upgrade the water plant. The money will come from the water fund, which has approx­ imately $25,000 available for such work. The money will be used to purchase a new water reten­ tion tank, $15,000, to replace the media in three filters, $2,000 each or $6,000, and to repair and rebuild the tank’s aeriator, which could cost as much as $2,000. But Trustee Forrest Burd Mace Pharmacy See Public, on page 6 hometown! 219 N. Main Street LUMBER YARD NASHVILLE Only one life — will soon be past 852-0845 nly what's done for Christ will last. "Tl 219 S. State St. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. £«ts SjJi! ‘Ji-"*! said it could also cost less, depending on the work that’s required. Burd also told the council that future plans include hous­ ing the tank and equipment in a new pole building. — The council granted per­ mission for DPW workers to attend an educational seminar in Grand Rapids on wastewater treatment. — There was a discussion about selling the village’s old DPW garage and about the at­ tendant zoning problems. — Trustee Ted Spoelstra HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service Nashville’s Friendly - AUTO SERVICE CENTER - ■*M Ju/,1'lllllli, ‘• Sit! .? btj***! Sj** !! ?«! « * W-Dqutsfe 1 ** Bi lissijlsxMi h* nt!i,m’i:!i <■ Kt JMI pjilil !l kk Bnijbii i| jie tr- jasmlwh with Family Prices 8 P.M. cafe 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-T551 HECKER Agency 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 E* fete Furlong Heating Mimi ,N HOIS' r3&K*< 1B^ardaOpa&* SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 130 S. Main St., Vermontville FAMILIES AND NATIONS MUST TRY TO BE GOOD NEIGHBORS Canada and the United States have always been good neighbors through the years, although as with families who live next door to each other, occasional differences will arise. This is only natural, but nonethe­ less the “heads” of the families can get to­ gether and work out solutions acceptable to both. The friendship is also kept in a healthy state by paying visits to each other at regular intervals, with no barricades to entering each other’s territory. Moreover, their “children” play games together, and if they happen to be baseball or hockey, this completes the parallel. The faith that we learn at our House of Worship teaches us to “love thy neighbor,” and we pray that this spirit of helpful friendship will for ever transcend that 3,000-mile “property line” across our continent. A living proof to all the world of faith in brotherhood. — Guy Willis Gilsland “Better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.” — Proverbs 27:10 Area Church Schedules 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 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 REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER RES. 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. 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. ALAN METTLER 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville 304 Phillips St., Nashville Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ....11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... .7 p.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 (517) 726*0637 Office (517) 852-1501 Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ...7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 726-0569 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. a for or information norma on aabout ou Call youth choir Bible study youth group, and other activities. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 6 Search for attackers continues Barry County elderly victim in robbery, beating, dies last week by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter KALAMAZOO An elderly woman who survived a brutal beating and robbery in February at her Thornap­ ple Lake Estates home died last week at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. A conclusive cause in the April 10 death of Minnie Rhodes, 83, was not reached. Final results should take at least one more week. But authorities will pro­ ceed with murder charges if the final report determines the attack contributed to Rhodes* death. "There has been no deter­ mination yet," said Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson, of the Michigan State Police Hast­ ings Post, who attended the autopsy conducted by Dr. Philip Giesen. "(Giesen) didn't even want to give a preliminary," An­ derson said. "He said she was 83. She could have died for ■ •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! • BINGO : । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J J J THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B < Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 £ any number ofreasons." Rhodes will be taken to West Virginia for burial. State Police, meanwhile, continue the search for the three robbers who burst into her mobile home Feb. 15 and stole all the money she had in the world. Rhodes was found several hours after the attack and was treated for cuts and bruises the following day at Pennock Hospital. She later was hos­ pitalized at Borgess because of complications. Rhodes resided at Thomapple Manor for a short time after her release from Borgess. But she returned to the hospital last week. Police have few leads and are asking for help in locat­ ing the three men. "We need any help we can get," Anderson said. "We have developed some leads to a possible vehicle that was used." Police are looking for an older, light colored Chevrolet El Camino. Witnesses said the color appeared to be blue, and the older vehicle was not in good repair. Rhodes was home alone Feb. 15 when the three pried open her front door sometime Notice of Public Hearing APRIL 19,1990 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers PURPOSE: Ben Mason for Habitat for Humanity has requested a variance to allow for a lesser than the required square feet in a lot to construct a home. The property is currently zoned R-1. Located at 517 N. State. zoning Board of Appeals after 11:15 p.m. They de­ manded money, taking be­ tween $175 and $200. One of the men hit her re­ peatedly in the face and upper body and threatened to kill her, Anderson said. Rhodes suffered a black eye that he­ morrhaged and bruises on her chin in addition to other facial injuries. One of the men, whom po­ lice suspect she may have known, wore a mask during the robbery. The others were not masked. Two of the men actively participated in the robbery. The third watched the crime but took no part, Anderson said. Police said they do not know if the three were local residents. The robbers pulled the telephone wires out of the wall before leaving to pre­ vent her from calling police. Rhodes was afraid to leave the home and was not dis­ covered in the trailer until the next day. Police said all of the sus­ pects appeared to be in their 30s and were dressed neatly. One suspect is described as in his late 30s, 6-foot tall, about 180 pounds with wavy, well-groomed hair and a mustache. A second suspect is in his early 30s, 5-foot 9inches tall, possibly taller, with a medium build and a low-pitched voice. The third suspect, who wore a light-colored, silk stocking mask over his head, appeared to1 be in his late 30s. The victim described him as about 5-foot 8- to 10inches tall with a heavy build, weighing about 200 pounds. Rhodes told police he had a "vicious" sounding voice that sounded "bigger" than the man. Anderson, who has photo­ graph of Rhodes on his wall across from his desk, said he will not close the case. For more than 65 years, our family and staff have served you ... the families of Eaton County. We are devoted to helping you through one of the most traumatic times of your life. By calling on us you can be assured of peace of mind that your requests will be carried out with dignity and compassion. When you choose to contact us, you can rely on Pray Funeral Home, family serving families since 1923. FEATURING Trust 5W. PRE-ARRANGEMENTS Prayfuneral Jtome, Jnc. , 401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI (517) 543-2950 An 83-year-old victim in a February robbery and beating near Thornapple Lake died last week at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. State Police continue the search for three men in the attack. Composite drawings (above) of two suspects were made by police. The third man wore a stocking mask during the attack. Authorities are asking anyone with information in the case to contact them at the Hastings State Police Post. "I have to look at this thing every day," he said, re­ ferring to the color photo of a dignified, elderly woman with numerous cuts and bruises across her face. "I know I can't do a thing about it," he added. "We're going to need someone to 'fess up on this.” Police are asking residents with information in the case to call the State Police Post in Hastings. "Somebody may suddenly remember something," An­ derson said. "Two people saw someone running from her trailer. Maybe someone else will suddenly remember something." Clowns, free photos are part of Sav-Way Syrup Festival festivies J-Ad Graphics News Service VERMONTVILLE A syrup festival kickoff at SavWay Thursday, April 26, will feature free photos with a clown for the kids from 3-7 p.m., said store owner Ken Lambracht. The activity is just one of Public hearings, told the council that he would like to see a recycling transfer station in the village. Spoelstra noted that it will become legally necessary in the future and that right now it is a sound environmental move and would give the village a jump on any future legislated recycling that the village may be required to in­ stitute and maintain. One ofthe biggest problems facing the state and the nation is handling solid waste and the dwindling number oflandfills, which are environmentally troublesome, Spoelstra noted. He added that he intends to the many little things Sav- weekend. “The store has been closed Way is doing to help create a festive atmosphere in Ver­ during festival in previous montville during the April years under the previous 27-29 Maple Syrup Festival, ownership for various reasons,’’ Lambracht said. the town’s 50th. Lambracht plans to keep the “We thought we would par­ North Main Street grocery ticipate in the festival this open all during festival year.” Since Sav-Way sponsors Vermontville racecar driver, from page 5 Dave Mingus, Lambracht chose to show off the vehicle meet with the Transfer & in the Saturday parade, which Recycle Board on Monday, begins at 2 p.m., he said. April 30, at 7 p.m. in the It will be accompanied by Castelton Township Hall, clowns passing out candy to where he plans to discuss the kids, Lambracht said. recycling ideas and The store also sponsors the procedures. festival arm wrestling Spoelstra is urging anyone tournament. interested in recycling efforts And, three Sav-Way clowns to attend. will mingle with the festival — A motion to ban all crowd Saturday and Sunday, parking behind the village of­ making animal baloons and fices passed after Spoelstra painting faces in the store and convinced the council that it on the midway. was the only way to resolve Concessions will also be the continuing problem of available inside the store, sell­ people blocking or taking ing hot dogs, pop, popcorn village employees’ parking and more, he said. spots. . Do business with Roller skating party set for Thursday The sixth of seven 4-H family roller skating nights will be Thursday, April 19, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Skating Center. The entire family, as well as friends, are invited. The cost is $2.50 with or without skates. The next and last skate for the spring will be May 17. Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville for Business and Commercial Insurance?311 1 Tr Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company We're only silent until you need us. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is 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 �Dw Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday April 17. 1990 — Page 7 Friday benefit planned for 'Bennie Kenyon' 1% ! sW® s kfei hfrh>fe4^ ^. ' Wfc‘ r>4.. 'Httehta* \Bfa' R R minty minty |(I|(I ” lita 1R ! tai pi." ., Sb Mi in1 Wimh — Dot Htyi, Iton . talMktoi r“ ittMiRnc *«« kriluoR’ lota lAHa hi ui nettAofBBk pjw W1M igelta itmillnoiiitodl" ihrf ^talto* ijritn puatmifwakri Ituiii gn^giw ®lvt Cooassi® : tool ivijiNtito*1*' tang tylolM1* l»fl® ultutJ* Friends of Nashville residents Bennie and Lois Ke­ nyon are planning an evening of entertainment Friday that they hope will generate enough donations to help refurbish the Kenyon home with a new roof and new windows. Bennie, who worked for a time for the Nashville Police Department and the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and spent 31 years with Clark Equipment in Battle Creek, has suffered multiple strokes since February. To help the family, a benefit will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 20 at the United Methodist Church of Nashville. Donations will be accepted at the event. The benefit is being planned as a surprise for Bennie, but his wife Lois has been told about it, Bennie probably will not be able to attend, said a friend. Entertainment during the evening will be provided by Bob and Donna Mallison, the Hope Trio which includes Ron Hesterly, Don Reid and Bob Fuller; For His Glory (Mary Shook and Sherry Tag­ gart); Art Shook and daughter Melanie; plus local talent from the Nashville United tire life in Barry County, in­ cluding Cloverdale.. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1948 and now resides at 121 Kellogg St. After his retirement, he worked 716 years as greenskeeper for Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. People are being encourag- State White Cane Queen will visit local syrup festival An April 20 benefit is being planned for Bennie nad Lois Kenyon. Methodist Church, including Nyla Stanton, Lynn Blakely, Tim Smith and Ed Smith. Dessert and coffee will be served. Bennie was president of the Nashville Village Council in the 1970s. He has lived his en- Obituaries Lee E. Rawson _ LANSING - Lee E. Rawson, 80, of Lansing passed away Sunday, April 8, 1990. Mr. Rawson was born December 11, 1909 on a farm in Sunfield to Ernest and Effie (Reynolds) Rawson. He was married to Eleanor M. Hawkins September 19, 1936. Mr. Rawson retired as a machine repair machinist from Oldsmobile in 1974 after 28'4 years of service; was a veteran of WWII having served with the U.S. Navy for 214 years; member of Westminister Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and an usher and was also a member of the Olds Quarter Century Club. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; one daughter, Vickie Lee (Robert) Haynes of Byron Center and two sons, Capt. Ernest Raymond (Nina) Rawson (U.S.A.) of West Germany and Michael Lewis Rawson of Wyoming; three granddaughters, Amberlee ed to send a card or letter to Bennie, come to the event or send a donation. Donations may be sent to the Bennie Kenyon Trust Fund at Hastings City Bank of Nashville, 203 N. Main. Nashville, Mi. For more information con­ tact Eva Payne. 852-0774. Haynes, Rcbccca and Terri Rawson; two grandsons, Benjamin and James Rawson; one step-sister, Margaret (Woodie) Erwin of Houston, Texas; three sisters-in-law, Totsie Rawson of Marshall, Texas, Lucille Carroll of Port­ land, Anna Mae Schaub of Vermontville; two brothers-inlaw, Elwood (Idabell) Hawk­ ins of Grand Ledge and Lawrence Hawkins ofCharlot­ te; cousins, Dora and Donald Rawson; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11 at the Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel with the Reverend Philip E. Henderson, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Michigan Heart Association or to the church in memory of Mr. Rawson. The Vermontville Lions Club is sponsoring the visit of the 1990 Michigan White Cane Queen to the village’s upcoming Maple Syrup Festival. The White Cane Queen, Karla Simons of Livonia, will be part ofthe Grand Parade in Vermontville on Saturday. April 28. The Lions also plan on escourting her to a pancake meal and the Lion's barbeque and other festival activities, said Lion Bill Mason. Nine teen-year-old Karla has been blind since birth. She excelled-acadcmically at Livonia Churchill High School, where she graduated and was a member of the National Honor Society. She is the recipient of the Presidential Award and Departmental Awards in math and family planning. She also received the Academic Achievement Award from Western Michigan University and a scholarship from the National Federation for the Blind. Karla, the daughter of Eugene and Wanda Simons, is currently attending WMU where she plans to obtain a Senior-Youth forum set for Wednesday The Senior Citizens-Youth Forum will be held Wednes­ day, April 18. in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Library. The program begins at 9:15 a.m. and is open to all retirees. There will be a chance to discuss various topics with the members of the National Honor Society. There will be a potluck at noon. The retirees are asked to bring a dish to pass. Drinks, rolls and table service will be furnished. For more information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Community Notices House to be sold at AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Friday, Eve., April 27 • 6 PM BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE: Why not call a fully qualified TV technician? 517-726-0100. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. Business Services at 210 Washington Street, Nashville OPEN HOUSES: Wed.. Apr. 18. 4:30-6:00 and Sun., Apr. 22 from Noon-2:00 P.M. Call for info and flyer and see April 17th issue of Hastings Reminder for large ad. Save this ad. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Owners STANTON'S AUCTIONEERS & REALTORS 144 South Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 PH ... 517-726-0181 or FAX ... 517-726-0060 Days to celebrate 50th anniversary Karla Simons bachelor of social work degree and continue in the master’s program. A congenial and energetic individual, Karla enjoys swimming, running, horseback riding, fishing, reading, collecting memorabilia from “Gone With the Wind” and working with people. Eldon and Wilma Day of 403 N. Main, Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday. Moy 6, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The former Wilma Parrott and Eldon Day were married June 1, 1940, at the home of the bride's mother in Nashville. Eldon was a self-employed farmer for four years, worked at Oliver's and Eaton Mfg. of Battle Creek through 1958; and at Allerding & Furrow, Builders and Backe Construction, all of Hastings, until retiring in 1979. Wilma worked at the office of Dr. Thomas W. Meyers in Nashville for 30 years, retiring in 1985, Eldon was a member of the Nashville Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years; and both are members of Nashville United Methodist Church. The couple has lived in the Nashville area always and at their present address for the last 25 years. They have a son, C. Douglas and Karen Day of Newaygo, and a daughter, Judith A. and Marvin Laurie of Nashville. They also have five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. No gifts, please. STANTON'S (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH FINN STREET ILT£T3, jfe MCMOHMIC. MICH1G4H 49096 nasHvaiE '80 acre farm with 10 plus acres of woods '3-4 bedroom brick home 'Hip roof barn 'Two ponds & stream on back of farm Priced to sell at >69.900 (F-32) ’Nice 3 bedroom ranch with huge living room w/fireplace ’Walkout basement ’Dining room •Deck ’Almost an acre lot! (CH-100) (517) 852-1717 ‘Four bedroom home with 1 '/> baths, dining room, carpeted*front porch ’Large garage barn ’Natural woodwork (N-75) ’Nice home ' 158 acre farm located in Barry County 'Approx. 110 acres tillable Large, remodeled home, buildings (F31) TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Friday, April 27 • 6:00 pm NICE QUEEN ANNE STYLE HOME TO BE MOVED OKN HOUSES: Wed., April 18 - 4:30-6:00 * Sunday. April 22 • 12:00-2:00 p.m. The home Is located at 210 Washington Street, Nashville, Ml. Call for a pictured flyer! TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Monday, April 30 6:00 pm 152 ACRES - 49 - 63 - 24 - 9 & 5 Farm Located approx. 4 miles southwest of Charlotte on Old M-73 to Spicerville Road FISH FOR STOCKING: giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Perch, and Fathead minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm, Inc. 0S9S8 35th St, Globes, Mi. 49055. Phone 616-628-2056 days 616-624-6215 evenings. SELLING 5 PARCELS - 4 parcels have been approved lor building with woods, water & farmland. Auctioneer on Site: Sunday, April 22 - 1:30-3:30 and Wed., April 25 - 4:30-6.00. Call for a flyer! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle • 726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-fLansing) 323-9536 Art Allwardt - 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN JFOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 8 Nashville arts and crafts show is judged success by local organizer J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — The arts and crafts show held downtown for the last two weeks was judged a success by its organizer and by the craftspeople. Thirty-two local craftspeo­ ple had exhibits the first week, and there were 27 offering arts and crafts for sale the se- cond week. “Everything went very well,” said organizer Judy Hook. “I think we all had a lot fun and met a lot of nice people.” Everything went so well that Hook is planning another arts and crafts show to run in conjunction with the Harvest Festival and sixth annual Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous Linda Fridder of Country Woodworks in Nashville sold shelves, animals, pillows and other crafts. Friddle said the show and sale was a success and that her shelves sold well over the two week period' Ardith Jordan of Jordan Woodcrafts in Nashville displays a beautiful hand-painted Victorian angel. and Shoot, which is slated for Aug. 24-26. Most of the artists and ar­ tisans also said that their pro­ ducts sold well. Kathy Friddle of. Country Faye Salyers of Nashville displayed her collection of ceramic Indians, dolls and other Ellen Bassett, a partner in- “The Critter Ladies,” who Woodworks said it was a very items at the1 Arts & Crafts Show. good show, both in terms of specialize in “Nature Crafts Extraordinaire,” displays a the people and the sales. duck plaque. Also pictured are plaques featuring mice and “And it was an enjoyable Ardith Jordan of Jordan’s bird characters made from all natural ingredients, such as show,; it was fun just Woodcrafts agreed. goldenrod galls (bodies and heads), leek seeds (eyes) and socializing.” “We had pretty good sales hazel seed pods (beaks). Dodie Dunkelberger of both weeks,” said Jordan. Dunk—N—Family Crafts in Hastings said sales were good ^^^_ the first week but slowed EATON BOARD OF REALTORS down the second, and Jan Mc­ & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Our reducing plans are designed so you won’t losl a tiling. On the Crimmon of “Flowers by contrary, you’ll gain great savings on these already discounted Simplicity Jan” in Vermontville ex­ machines. Choose either a healthy rebate or special 0% financing. perienced slow sales. 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE But the majority said sales Phone (517) 852-1915 were good, and everyone said Take $530 off* ($330 discount s $300 combined dealer and or Phone 852-1916 it was a good show. V I 1 facttoory rebates) for a low end Broker Homer Winegar, GRI Other exhibitors included JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR With this price of $1,769. 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Main, Vermontville • Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday-Friday 7 to 7; Saturday 8 to 5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990_Page 9 Parks and recreation group nixes idea for speedboat racing on Thomapple The Barry County Parks and Recreation Committee overwhelmingly vetoed a plan Wednesday which would have brought speedboat racing to Thomapple Lake. Before an emotionallycharged audience of nearly 150, the committee voted 8-0 to nix plans by the Midwest Bracket Boat Association to hold a two-day boat race in Ju­ ly. Two park committee members were absent. The committee, which oversees Charlton Park, held a public meeting last Wednes­ day to hear discussion from lake residents on whether to hold the speedboat races the week ofJuly 28-29. The senti­ ment of the audience was overwhelming. When com­ mittee chairman Jack Lenz asked the audience to vote on the proposal only four people raised their hands in favor of the race, which would have used a 200-foot wide-byquartermile long stretch ofthe lake for a course. The audience’s reaction and the subseqent 8-0 vote by the committee didn’t surprise Lenz. “This isn’t the first area which didn’t accept the race,” said Lenz. “What can you say? “I have neighbors on the lake and from what I had heard I didn’t think they wanted to hold the races...Basically I thought I knew what was going to happen.” The committee’s decision left Bob Genther of the bracket boat association disapointed. “No, I didn’t expect this but I think the board was just reacting to the people. I’m disapointed but that’s just the way it is,” he said. “I’m a little miffed at the board for saying what they did. I thought I laid out the plan for them.” Genther said he didn’t care for Lenz’s request for a show of hands by the audience. “You’re only going to hear from those people who are op­ posed to the idea,” he said. “The others figure they don’t have to come. “It was wrong for the board Barry County Extension Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: April 17 - “Supermarket Savvy,” 10:30 a.m., Extension Of­ fice. Reservation required. April 17-18 - 1990 Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, Lansing, MI. April 18 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. April 20 - Earth Day Program - “Recycling Into the 90’s,” 8:30-11:30 a.m., Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Hastings. to ask for a show of hands.” Audience members had numerous complaints about the proposed races. The au­ dience quizzed Genther on noise levels, on whether the number of races wold snowball, problems with the boats’ wakes and danger to fish. Several times the crowd broke into applause when a member of the audience would speak out against holding the race. Lenz said the park con­ sidered the idea because of Charlton Park’s ideal location on Thomapple Lake, its park facilities and good spectator viewing areas. Genther contacted the park board last month after Grand Rapids officials nixed his idea to hold a race on the Grand River. Genther said the association compiled a list of potential sights and Charlton Park appealed to the organization. The race would have been held for four hours each day over the weekend of July 28-29. Bracket boats are each 17-20 feet in length and are Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission members Jack Lenz (middle) and Wes Robinson look over a map of Thomapple Lake. comparable to drag racing cars in that both seek the highest speeds down' a quartermile strip. Approx- imately 40 boats in seven classes, each classified by speeds ranging from 60 to 120 miles per hour, would have Barry Historical Society to meet in newly remodeled room The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the newly-remodeled basement room of the Carlton Center Church in Charlton Park. Norma Velderman of Mid­ dleville, historian, writer, friend of the Historical Socie­ ty and former teacher, will present a progranf on the Scales Prairie and blockhouse. Velderman was featured in “People Profile” in this month’s edition of the Barry County Historical Society newsletter. Charlton Park volunteers, led by Lawrence Hecker, rais­ ed the money to redecorate and refurnish the meeting room. The walls were repainted, an oak wainscotting with a chair rail has been installed, as have new tables and folding chairs, and new appliances for the kitchen have been pur­ chased by volunteers. The kitchen also has been remodeled and repainted and a new pass-through' windown between the kitchen and meeting room has been built. To reach the renovated meeting room, visitors may costly, especially on a farm,” says Roger Betz, Eaton Exten­ sion Agricultural Agent. “The costs of an accident to a family member in care and lost work could push a family over the' financial breaking point, especially if the one in­ jured is the primary We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans u Comprehensive Major Medical Plans Short Term Major Medical Plan Medicare Supplement For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Office • I ivonia. Michigan Phone or Write Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville operator,” he says. Accidents are more likely to occur when people are under stress, because they tend to be distracted by their problems and not concentrating on what they are working on at the moment. Costs due to accidents can add up quickly, Betz adds. In one case, a 12-year-old boy lost an arm in a piece of farm machinery. The resulting costs for the hospital stay, surgery, rehabiliation and other incidents total $143,559 one year later. If the accident had necessitated hiring replace­ ment labor, farm modifica­ tions in response to a perma­ nent disability, or lost wages, the total cost of the accident would have been even higher. In the best conditions, these huge expenses could plunge a family into debt. But when a family is already under finan­ cial pressure, these costs could lead to bankruptcy, Betz says. To avoid this situation, all possible measures should be taken to reduce farm hazards and risks. Make sure every family member and hired laborer knows and follows all of the proper farm safety pro­ cedures, and never allow a child to try a job he or she is not ready or able to do. Betz says having family health insurance is man­ datory, no matter how finan­ cially strapped the operation is. Health coverage can pro­ vide the necessary cushion to keep the farm afloat ifan acci­ dent should occur. follow the lighted rail from the Riverside parking lot to the back of the church and basement door. The public always is welcome to Historical Society meetings. The Historical Society Board of Directors will meet an hour before the regular session. FIRST IN DrScholls Farm accidents are costly During periods of financial strain, farm managers need to make an extra effort to minimize hazards and risks that can lead to accidents and hugh medical bills. “An accident that prevents someone from working is raced on Thomapple Lake if the committee had accepted the proposal. COMFORT DR. SCHOLL’S ODOR ATTACKERS DR. SCHOLL’S BACK GUARD REGULAR 227 WORKDAY INSOLES 5’7 MEN'S OR LADIES' SIZES DR. SCHOLL’S HIDDEN COMFORT MEN'S OR LADIES' SIZES HEEL LINERS OR HOSE SAVERS DR. SCHOLL’S TRITIN Mt*». inlliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinl SHAKER POWDER 2- OZ........................ 40a44 DR. SCHOLL’S SPRAY POWDER 3- OZ.... m 066 CLEAR AWAY WART DR. SCHOLL’S ATHLETE’S FOOT SPRAY DR. SCHOLL’S LIQUID 4-OZ. OR SPRAY POWDER 3.5 OZ. 2s7 Eppt Sp[£*Powdcr DR. SCHOLL’S AIR-PILLO INSOLES FOOT POWDER .foot SprQ) liquid <godoro^ Powder Oa 07 7-OZ........ FOOT OR SHOE DEODORANT SPRAY 3’/2-OZ..... '..... 40a33 KEPHlffllC 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan MEN'S OR LADIES' SIZES 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Mople Valley News, Noshville. Tuesday, April 17. 1990 — Page 10 Girls track team to defend title? Experience to help M.V. baseball team It’s encore time for the Maple Valley girls track team. The Lions return 11 let­ termen from a 9-1 and SMAA championship team. Coach Gary Hamilton said the returning experience could be enough to propel the team to another league title. “It will be very difficult to improve on last year after losing four players who qualified for state to graduation,” he says. “To win we must stay injury free. A lot will depend on how much improvement the uppperclassmen and freshmen show throughout the season.” Hamilton says his team will be strong in the discus and shot events with Heidi Reese, Denee Cripe and Tracy Kangas and also in the hurdles with Reese, Jennifer Rounds and Sheryl Finkler. Hamilton also thinks his distance events with Tammy Ashley, Cindy Furlong and Emily Butler will be solid. Other returning lettermen include Kristin Reid in the long jump and 100 yard dash, Janet Boldrey in the long jump, 440 and 220 and Janet Pool in the 440 and half mile. Hamilton says always-tough Olivet has plenty of talent and could be the frontrunner to win the league. The boys track team will be trying to improve on a 3-3 and fifth place SMAA finish. Coach Larry Ainsworth has 10 lettermen back, but he says the team’s biggest concern is numbers. Only 19 kids are on the Lion roster. “We’re hurting in distances and relays,’’ admits Ainsworth. “Our success this year, more than any other year, is going to depend on the leadership ofthe older athletes and just how much each young man is willing to sacrifice in training. “The coaches can only tell the boys what has to be done and how to do it. From that time on it’s up to the in­ dividual and how much he wants to win.” Ainsworth says the strength of his team is in the field events. Kevin Cheeseman in the shot and discus, Scott Casteele in the discus, Shaun Thompson in the high jump, Jeff Moore in the long jump and Ron Merrill in the pole vault are all keys. Other returning lettermen include Steve Ainsworth in the two-mile, Aaron Patrick in the mile, Tim Edinger in the high jump and mile relay, Chip Reese in the sprints and Derek Morawski in the sprints. Ainsworth likes Pennfield, Olivet and Bellevue as the SMAA’s strongest field. The Lion baseball team has seven lettermen back from a 9-15 team. Coach Lonnie Spencer says a balanced league may enable the Lions to contend. “Our conference will have four even teams in Bronson, Pennfield, St. Philip and ourselves,” he says. “Our pitching must stop St. Phil’s offense to play with them. We will improve from last year because our top three pitchers and five of our best six hitters return.” Pitching should be in good hands with Cevin Cornish, David Nickel, Jason Hoefler and Dan Franks. Shawn Herman and Bob Allen return to second while Franks and Cornish are available to play first. Nickel has experience in centerfield while Jon Shank lettered at catcher a year ago. Maple Valley’s softball team six lettermen back to try to improve a 6-16 teani. Back are Heather Hawkins at third, Angie Bahs at first, Anna Maple Valley boys track: (front row) Shaun Thompson, Ron Merrill, $cott Casteele, Jeff Moore (second row) Jack Crips, Josh Clifford, Steve Ainsworth, Chip Reese, Brad Sansom (third row) Nick Grinage, Tom Snyder, Kevin Cheeseman, Tony Eye, Aaron Patrick, Paul Boldrey (back row) Matt Bowen, Tim Edinger, Derek Morawski, Jason Mishler, Ron Harris. Goodrich at shortstop, out­ fielder Jodi Olmstead, catcher Tracy Thomas and pitcher Kerri Lamie. Coach Chris Ricketts says speed, hitting and senior ex­ perience should help his team. “The returning lettermen are very sound in all categories,” he says. “We will have to get good pitching, a good performance at catcher and develop two outfielders.” Ricketts likes Bellevue, Bronson and Pennfield as the SMAA’s top teams. Lion softball team dumps Springfield The Maple Valley varsity softball team defeated Spr­ ingfield 16-3 Monday. The Lions jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first inning on walks to Tina Snedeger, Jody Olmstead, Tracy Thomas, and Janel Hansen. Angie Bahs, Sara Degroot, Tina Snedeger, Heather Hawkins and Jody Olmstead all had singles in the first inning along with Kerri Lamie and Angie Madison be­ ing hit to score the ten runs. Maple Valley scored one more run in the second inning and one in the third inning. In the fourth inning Jody Olmstead ripped a double to center field with the bases loaded to score three runs and then scored on a Angie Bahs single to left to round out the scoring. Sara Degroot went the distance giving up one walk and six hits to the Rams. The Lion offense was led by Tina Snedeger, Heather Hawkins, Jody Olmstead, Angie Bahs, and Sara Degroot all ofwhom had two hits in this Lion six­ teen hit attack. Maple Valley girls track: (front row) Denee Cripe, Heidi Reese (second row) Renee Rosin, Tammy Ashley, Sheryl Finkler, Cindy Furlong, Tonia Murine, Jenna Rounds (third row) Patty Litnianski, Tracy Kangas, Priscilla Furlong, Kathy Stairs, Janet Boldrey, Rachelle Cheeseman, Janet Pool (back row) Gary Hamilton, Mindy Shoup, Jennifer Phenix, Kelly Eastman, Michelle Gidner, Cassie Appelman, Jerry Sessions. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to. Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Miscellaneous F.M.B. POST BUILDINGS: 25 year Steel, quality pole build­ ings at reasonable prices. Site work, cement work, fully erected. Licensed and Insured. Call us at, 868-0049. HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580. TRUCK DRIVING TRAIN­ ING: 1-800-222-1782. Handson Training, PTDIA Certified, Guaranteed Student Loans ifyou qualify, CDL Training and Test­ ing, PDI New Buffalo, Mi. First Congregational Church of Vermontville will be serving ... Hot Roast Beef Sandwich With mashed potatoes & gravy, cole slaw, home­ made pie & beverage. Adults Children $5.00 2.50 (Under 12) T ake-Out..... .............. $3.50 (Does not indude slaw or pie.) Pie & Beverage Only....... $1.50 Saturday, April 28, 1990 Serving from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 50th Annual Maple Syrup Festival Vermontville, MI �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 17. 1990 — Page 11 Varsity Girls Softball Boys Varsity Baseball Varsity Baseball: (front row) Tanya Bowen, Mgr., Derek Brown, Jason Hoefler, Bob Allen, Jon Shank, Shannon Bosworth, Wes Rooks, Natalie Haeck, Mgr. (middle row) Coach Lonnie Spencer, Mike Martin, Cevin Cornish, David Nickel, Shaun Herman, Justin Ordiway (back row) Ryan Rosin, Levi Schantz, Gary Gillean, Dan Franks and Brent Haag. Varsity Softball: (front row) Ayumi lida, Angie Madison, Heather Hawkins, Sara DeGroot, Dana Cole, Tracey Thomas, (second row) Angie Bahs, Angela Felder, Kayli Orman, Kerri Lamie, Tina Yost, Deb Joostbems, Janel Hansen, (third row) Jody Olmstead, Tina Snedegar, Mgr. Andy Goodrich (Missing: Anna Goodrich and Bobby Joseph) These area merchants support the Eaton Federal Savings Bank 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1830 Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 999 Reed St., NasVhille Phone 852-1991 Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 Nancy’s Beauty Shop Kent Oil Co. 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 Country Kettle Cafe Maple Valley Real Estate 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Michigan Entertainment Center Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 105 Washington St., Nasvhille Phone 517-852-9301 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 160 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0640 Hometown Lumber Mirror’s Image Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Sav-Way Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9500 Hecker Agency Charlie’s South Ei Party Store 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 637 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9822 Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1985 or 852-1986 White, Ford & New Holland Diana’s Place Powers Service 10030 Thomapple Lk. Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9481 13316 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 Sport Stuff 224 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-1757 The Out Post 151 S. Main, Vermontville 726-1000 Ken’s Standard Service 209 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0589 State Farm Insurance — Ruth Hughes — 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 848-8488 Wheeler Marine Service South M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Furniture Stripping by Elaine and Stuart 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Village Hair Port Sweet and How Good 470 E. Main St., Vermontville Phone 726-0257 or 726-0673 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Homes 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-0840 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 O’Dell’s Towing The Carpenter’s Den 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 12 JV Baseball: (front row) Keith Carpenter, Kyle Booher, Chris Cooley, Aaron Smith, Greg Gam, Coach Mike Booher (second row) Chris Varney, Joel Butler, Brian Carpenter, Kirk Warner, Carl Mazurek, Chris Harmon (third row) Aaron Gonser, Jeff Knoll, Seth Kangas, Mickey Collier, Dayton Walker, Brian Brandt, Jason Byington (back row) Jeremy Sampson, Jacob Williams, Luke Kenyon, Brice Hasselback, Darrel Stine, Scott Armor and Travis Norton (Missing: Kale Dipert and Mike Trowbridge) JV Softball (front row) Linda Lamance, Julie Fisher, Leigh Stine, Holli Hale, Kelly Hickey, Lori Carpenter, Mandy Mix (second row) Barb Claypool, Angela Tobias, Shelby Bosworth,Julie Huckendubles, Becky Corkwell, Dee Hopkins, Samantha Hughes (back row) Asst. Coach Ron Carpenter, Mgr. Tracy TenEyck, Coach Todd Gonser (Missing: Stacy Wood) Lions to sponsor Senior Boys Night social J-Ad Graphics News Service MAPLE VALLEY — The Nashville and Vermontville Lions Clubs are jointly spon­ soring a Maple Valley High School Senior Boys Night social for students and their fathers or guests Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Mike Visger of the Ver­ montville Lions and Rick Genther of the Nashville Lions Club decided to offer a night out for the men to honor the graduating seniors. ‘‘The Vermontville Women’s Club and the Nashville Literary Club always host a tea party for the graduating senior girls, so we thought we’d do something for the guys,” Visger said. “It’s just going to be a social event and a salute to the senior boys,” Genther added. There will be refreshments and a guest speaker. Blind golfer Greg Matthews of Three Rivers and his leader dog will entertain the men. School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 18 Wednesday, April 18 *Salad, sandwich, fruit juice. *Pizza, *Tuna sweet potatoes, Thursday, April 19 ♦Salad, *Burritos with/without sauce, green beans, pears, salad bar. Friday, April 20 Maple Valley's cage stars: (left to right) Jeff Moore, Shaun Thompson, Josh Clifford, Scott Casteele. Basketball influence on boys track There are four faces that you have seen in the past few months that are still going to go all out for the blue and white of Maple Valley. Jeff Moore, who is known in basketball for jumping, blocking and slamming the ball back at the opponent, will take his jumping ability to the long jump pit. Shaun Thomp­ son will take his jumping for rebounds and his slam dunk abilities to track and field and will be trying for the school record in the high jump. Josh Clifford, known for his quickness and ability to make things happen on the floor, will also be at the high jump and in running events. Scott Casteele, remembered for “The Shot” that brought the S.M.A.A. basketball cham­ pionship home to Maple Valley, will be after the school record in the discus. ♦Salad, ♦Chicken Nuggets, ♦Tuna Sandwich, mashed potatoes/butter, pineapple, bread and butter. Monday, April 23 ♦Salad, *Hot dogs, *Beef Stroganoff, french fries, ap­ plesauce, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, April 24 ♦Salad, *Stew and Biscuit, ♦Sloppy Jo/Bun, pickles, mix­ ed fruit, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held March 22, 1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thursday, April 19 Chicken, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, mixed fruit. Friday, April 20 Pancakes, syrup, honey, sausage links, orange slices, juice. Monday, April 23 Pizza, com, pickles, peanut butter sandwich, applesauce. Tuesday, April 24 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, peas, pears, birth­ day cake. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Home, Middleville, 4:15 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Away, Middleville, 4:15 p.m. • Senior Boy’s Reception, High School, Lion’s Club, 7:00 p.m. APRIL 18 — • Varsity Boy’s & Girl’s Track, Home, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. brtnds 543-8332 APRIL 23 — • Varsity Baseball & Softball (DH), Away, Pennfield, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, Pennfield, 4:30 p.m. • Varsity Track, Away, Bronson, 4:30 p.m. • Jr. Hi Track, Home, Portland, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 Goulash, peas, fruit jello, crunchy peanut butter sandwich. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. tyippliance 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges APRIL 20 — • Varsity Track Invit., Away, Godwin Heights, 10:00 a.m. • Varsity Club Dance, Kellogg School, 7:30 p.m. • FFA Ag. Skill Contest at MSU leave at 7:00 a.m. Monday, April 23 Hamburger/bun, pickle slices, french fries, peach cobbler. ^Richards • Varsity Softball, Home, Athens, 4:30 p.m. • Jr. High Track, Away, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. APRIL 21 — Friday, April 20 Pancakes/syrup, sausage links, juice, mixed fruit. • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE APRIL 19 — • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Home, Portland St. Pat’s, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Away, Portland St. Pat’s, 4:30 p.m. • Jazz Band Trip to Chicago Thursday, April 19 Tacos/chips, lettuce/cheese, cherry sauce, jel­ ly sandwich. PARTS & SERVICE Wt service Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES APRIL 17 — — NOTICE — Taco, lettuce and cheese, com, jelly sandwich, peaches. Wednesday, April 18 Turkey gravy/biscuit, green beans, dried fruit cup. Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS ♦ GIB­ SON ♦ TAPPAN * HOTPOINT ★ JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS Expariancad, RafaMa A RaaaonaNa �The Macle Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 13 Maple Valley freestyle wrestlers win six medals at district meets Six area wrestlers from the Charlotte Wrestling Club earned medals at Districts on Saturday. The following wrestlers qualified at Mason Districts and will travel to Holt for Regionals: Group I (8 and under) - 55 lbs., Jeff Jones, third place, Nashville. Group IV (13 and 14 ) - 145 lbs., Shane Scott, first place, Vermontville. The following wrestlers qualified at Lowell Districts and will travel to Ionia for Regionals. Group II (9 and 10) - 55 lbs., Chris Magoon, second place, Vermontville. Group HI (11 and 12) - 95 lbs., Tony Appleman, first place, Vermontville. Group IV (13 and 14) - 110 lbs., Keith Carpenter, third place, Vermontville. One wrestler qualified at Harper Creek Districts and will travel to Portage for Regionals Group HI (11 and 12) and that is Nick Garza, se­ cond place, Nashville at 70 pounds. All Regionals will take place on Saturday, April 21. Lion boys win opening track meet Maple Valley varsity boys track team started the season out with a 76-61 conference win over Bellevue. The team pulled 11 first places out of 17 events and looked especially good in the field events by taking 4 first out of 5 events. Ron Merrill lead the Lions by placing first in the pole vault, high hurdles, 330 in­ termediate hurdles and by be­ ing part of the winning 880 yd. relay team. The rest ofthe 880 yd, relay team were Derek Morawski, Shaun Thompson and Jeff Moore. Scott Casteele took first in the discus while Moore took the long jump. Thompson had his sights set high on the high jump bar and took a first there. Additional first places were recorded by Aaron Patrick in the mile run and Steve Ainsworth in the 2 mile run. Also finishing first were the 440 yrd. relay team consisting of Morawski, Chip Reese, Thompson and Moore and the 2 mile relay team consisting of Patrick, Tim Edinger, Nick Grinage and Casteele. The next meets are April 18th against St. Philip at home and April 23rd against Bronson away. Also Godwin is hosting an invitational on Saturday, April 21st. Varsity girlstrack takesBellevue The Maple Valley girls team won their first dual meet of the year last Monday runn­ ing by Bellevue by the score of 86 to 41. Taking first in the meet for the Lions was the two mile relay team of Cindy Furlong, Renee Rosin, Mindy Shoup and Tammy Ashley; the 440 yard relay team of Heidi Reese, Jennifer Phenix, Kristin Reid and Janet Boldrey; the mile relay team of Ashley, Shoup, Janet Pool and Phenix; Reese, in the shot put, discus and high hurdles; Phenix, in the low hurdles; Ashley, in the 440 yard dash; Boldrey, in the long jump, 100 yard dash, and 220 yard dash; and Furlong in the mile and two mile run. The girls next track meet will be Wednesday at home against St. Philip with field events starting at 4:30. The team will then travel to Wyoming on Saturday for the Godwin Heights relays. Local family wins bunny in Easter drawing at Nashville Feed & Seed Kathy Lothamer, owner of Nashville Feed & Seed on Main Street, and her daughters Sara, 9, and Emily, 1, were on hand last week to present a bunny rabbit to Bob Harvey, whose name was drawn from the many entries in the Easter contest.. Harvey surprised his family when he gave the pet rabbit to his sons Trent, 10, and Craig, 8, on Easter morning. . The Easter Bunny rabbit was a Mini Rex that was donated by the Hillbilly Bunnies Bab­ b bitry Company of 6286 Barryville Rd. in Nashville, which features Mini Rex & Dutch breeding stock, pets and show stock. The show rabbits are available by reservation, which can bbe made by calling (616) 758-3202. Cages and rabbit supplies are also, wc available. FFA to plant donated trees in celebration of Earth Day by Mark LaRose ’®W)siR »:x *wiix ill ina iii ii«iiAi|i,ii jjgj g) _ B tatoi ate iic.asiii i IMO fit TS faWM StaffWriter MAPLE VALLEY — The Maple Valley Future Farmers of America are planning several activities, including replacing maple trees, to help celebrate Earth Day on Sun­ day, April 22. Most of the streets in Nashville were once lined with stately maples that of­ fered residents shade in the summer, beautiful colors in the fall, and an abundance of sweet maple syrup, which the local syrup association sold and donated the proceeds to charities in the community. Because the number of maple trees has been greatly reduced by disease and chain saws over the years, local en­ vironmentalists, concerned citizens, area groups and the FFA want to improve the quality of life in the village by replacing the lost maples. Consequently, the Nashville Lions Club is donating a number of maple trees to the village in honor of Earth Day, and the trees will be planted by FFA members in various location in town next week. Additionally, the FFA is planning to increase the number of pine trees in the county. “The FFA, the Barry County Soil and Water Con­ servation District and area businesses, have joined together to help promote Earth Day and concern for the environment by giving all Maple Valley students a red pine tree,” said FFA Advisor Nancy Defever. The saplings will be in­ dividually wrapped and available to the students dur- ing lunch hour on Friday, April 20, she added. Maple Valley Implement Inc. of Nashville is also mak­ ing an effort to celebrate Earth Day by donating pine trees to the FFA to plant around its agriculture bam next to the high school. On Saturday, the FFA will also be promoting en­ vironmental awareness when four teams of three students BI® JU ttA|*M •* ggdj pH'® **^ ME J (ftW ft*****1 *J rsM®’31 EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. 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Big Beaver Road • Troy, Michigan (313) 680-9797 • (800) 7772409 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 14 Maple Valley FFA group gets new well for ag barn J-Ad Graphics News Service MAPLE VALLEY — There now is running water for the animals the Future Fanners of America are rais­ ing in the agriculture building. Thanks to local professional well-driller and former school board member Dick Ewing, Dick Ewing the FFA members will be able to water their livestock and clean up the stalls and building much easier. Ewing and his employees, along with Matt Ewing and Doug Franklin, who are both former FFA members drilled a well near the bam and in­ stalled a pump on April 24. More important, they donated their time and a well and pump package valued at $2,050. The well is for agricultural use only. It was drilled 50 feet deep and will pump 25 gallons per minute. Ewing has been a major supporter of Maple Valley’s agriculture program, and FFA members and oficials said they are very grateful. Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff also commend­ ed Ewing for his kindness and generousity. The FFA also will have its annual banquet on Wednes­ day, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All alumni and area farmers and businesspeople arc en­ couraged to attend. And then there was water! Thanks to former school board trustee and professional well-driller Dick Ewing who donated his labor and a well and pump package worth $2,050, the Maple Valley Future Farmers ofAmerica have runn­ ing water in their pole building next to the high school, where the students raise livestock. Eaton Sheriff warns about phone solicitations “People should be aware of questionable phone solications by supposed representatives of law enforcement organiza­ tions,” says Eaton County Sheriff. Art Kelsey. The statement comes as a result of the inundation of complaints regarding phone solicitations in the area. The complaints indicate that solicitors claiming to repre­ sent law enforcement organizations call with such claims as “donations will help take drunks offthe roads,” or “your donation will help Eaton County.” Other complaints say that the solicitors are intimidating and even use foul language when a contribution is not made. Sheriff Kelsey says though there are reputable organiza­ tions soliciting, he also warns that any calls of this nature should be handled carefully. “Ask for their name and specifics on who they repre­ sent, including a state-issued license number. Ask if they have any literature that they Eaton County Community Action Day to be held in Charlotte April 25 Capital Area Community Services Inc. is sponsoring the third annual Eaton County Community Action Day April 25, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 1000 W. Lawrence in Charlotte. Other human service pro­ viders will join CACS in br­ inging information about their programs to the community. The day was attended by more than 400 people last year. Those interested in receiv­ ing a new commodity food card for the 1990-1991 surplus food distribution should attend. Those1 who wish to obtain commodities for the first time should also apply. Their will also be a Vermontville Hardware SPECIALS OF THE WEEK — Igloo ¥2 Gal. Jug Rubbermaid (Tote 6) Cooler Keller Webbed Lawn Chair *2.44 $6.97 $9.97 Remember... OPEN SUNDAYS — Starting April 22nd — Cash & Cary — While Supplies Last — Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 726-1121 distribution of Federal Emergency Management Act Food on that day. Commodity Foods are surplus provided to Capital Area Community Services by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Participants must have a new buff colored card in order to receive com­ modities during the June distribution. Those who are unemployed, underemployed, living on a fixed income or receiving public assistance may qualify. The Community Action Day is also the time to learn about other community ser­ vices. Information booths will be available on employment, health, housing, pre-school programs, services for senior citizens, community informa­ tion and referral and many other services. Health screen­ ing also will be available. Community leaders, concern­ ed citizens and consumers are encouraged to attend. For more information, call the Eaton County Action Center (543-5465) or the Eaton County Senior Citizens Office (543-6075). can send. Ask for their phone number. And don’t talk to them if they call after 9 p.m. In addition, Sheriff Kelsey says “don’t give out any charge plate numbers or agree to letting someone come to your home to pick up cash.” Bernard Grysen, executive director of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association states: “The Michigan Sheriffs’ Association is the only association representing the office of sheriff, and we do not solicit memberships by phone. If any other associa­ tion calls saying that they represent MSA or your county sheriff, they are misleading you. “The people who are using these very questionable tactics are doing great damage to reputable law enforcement associations,” says Sheriff Kelsey. “Neither the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department nor the Michigan Sheriffs’ Associa­ tion endorse or take part in phone solicitation.” Serving onr Country George E. Toman Marine Sgt. George E. Toman, son of Stephen N. Toman of 6334 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, recent­ ly participated in Alpine War­ rior 90 Exercise while serving with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Sta­ tion, Cherry Point, N.C. During the exercise, con­ ducted at Fort McCoy, Wis., Toman was taught the skills necessary to prepare for cold weather contingencies. A 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School, he joined the Marine Corps in June 1982. William M. Tilley Spec. William M. Tilley was presented the Air Assault Badge upon graduation from the U.S. Army’s air assault school at Fort Ord., Calif. Trainees learned to rapidly and safely exit a helicopter from a variety of difficult situations, whether descen­ ding into tree tops or lowering themselves or injured soldiers down sheer drops. He is the son of Michael D. and Linda R. Tilley of 7402 E. State Road, Nashville. The specialist is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Summary of Minutes CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD April 4, 1990 Meeting 7:42 p.m.-9:12 p.m. Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, W. Wilson. Also present: Bill Cappon, Larry Cappon and Orvin Moore. Minutes approved as corrected. Treasurer's report showed Balances of: General Fund $73,096.48; Block Grant $2835.29; Fire Voted $23,473.59; Amb. Voted $26,913.03; Twp. Imp. $84,133.71. Township Budget and Block Grant budgets adopted. Bills approved: Barry County Trea $967.50 Richard Brodbeck. ..150.00 Don Langham 150.00 State of Ml 273.18 L. Pixley................ 43.12 H.C. Bank 10.08 D. Hall................. ..11.09 Michigan Bell 34.09 Approp. C.D.B. Grant...500.00 Cast/M.G./Nash Amb.2500.00 Emily Butler 16.63 Hastings Reminde 40.50 Maple Valley Schools...972.00 Warren Travoli 150.00 H.C. Bank 628.68 Dawn Hall 130.22 L. Pixley 11.90 Consumers Power 141.48 Village of Nashville 15.68 Cast/M.G./Nash Fire..3250.00 Kenneth Miller 40.00 Loretta Pixley 12.85 M.V. 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Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 17, 1990 — Page 15 Bellevue Village Players to present Play It Again Sam" April 20,21,22 The Bellevue Village Players Comedy Theater will present Woody Allens’ romantic comedy “Play It Again Sam” April 20, 21 and 22. Stars are Randy Steiner, Denise Poyer, Rick Gardner, Gayl Sanborn, Carl Metzger, Deb Gardner, Pat Olmstead, Sue McClelland, Helene Branderup, Cindy Lerch, Marilyn Kushak and Cindy Brinninstool. The story is about the neurotic Allan Felix, who tries to emulate Humphrey Bogart. Being recently divorced, he is seek­ ing a new identity and he finds more troubles than he bargained for. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned Wednesday, April 18 Goulash, wax beans, California blend, cookies, milk. Thursday, April 19 Baked fish, spinach, scalloped potatoes, bread, margarine, fresh fruit, milk. Herminetts. Tuesday, April 24 Hastings, cards; Nashville, Millie Carriagn and Margaret Reid (Singalong); all sites puzzles. The play is produced and directed by Dennis Koyl, and co-directed by Mary Dey. Technical director is Robert Reynolds, owner ofTheatrical Enterprises, assisted by Rick Pulliam. Set chairman is Marilyn Frankenstein, assisted by Rick Gardner and Stella Madry. For tickets, call Bellevue High School 763-9413, Margaret Hart 763-9570, or Marilyn Frankenstein at 763-9411. Productions will be April 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. and April 22 at 5 and 8 p.m. in the Bellevue High School auditorium. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Friday, April 20 Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli cuts, beets, bread, margarine, fruit, milk. Stop by and see me! Monday, April 23 Chopped beef steak, parsley potatoes, Brussel sprouts, bread, margarine, pudding, milk. Tuesday, April 24 Beef Stroganoff, french cut green beans, cauliflower, peaches, milk. LEROY SLEEPER Events Wednesday, April 18 Hastings, crafts; Delton, Cin­ dy Lancaster from Pennock Hospital. Thursday, April 19 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo; Delton, Riverbend to show pictures of Russia. Friday, April 20 - Hastings, board games; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, April 23 - Love poems, Hastings, bingo and popcorn, music by the “We'll find a woman for you" is what Allan Felix's friends tell him. Pictured are (from left) Denise Poyer, Randy Steiner and Rick Gardner. I can put you in a new Chevrolet and Olds with the best deal in town, TEAMDIVE AWAW/AW-WA CHEVROLET • OLDSMOBILE 1616 LANSING ROAD CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 48813 Ph. Lansing 485-1163 or Charlotte 543-0200 Eeny,Meeny,lVfiney...MOW You can afford to be choosey with White’s LT Series. With four lawn traclors-you can’t lose! 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TdYAp 121 SOUTH 50th Annual Maple Syrup Fest features new talent, floats *arts and crafts by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE — One highlight of the 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival on April 27-29 will be the return of most ofthe 50 festival queens. After a reception at the Ver­ montville Bible Church, over 30 of the past syrup festival queens are scheduled to ap­ pear in the Grand Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m., and they will be introduced on the stage downtown. Parade organizer Sally Martin said all but 12 of the queens contacted her to con­ firm or say they couldn’t come for the anniversary get together and parade. Other highlights of the festival’s golden anniversary Friday through Sunday in­ clude the introduction of one of the festival founders, Milton Lamb, and State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald’s presenta­ tion of a Certificate of Recognition from the Michigan Legislature to the festival association and maple syrup producers, said Pro­ gram Chairperson Hildred Peabody. Traditionally, the festival kicks off Friday night with the popular and exciting amateur Talent Show, which is organized by Barb Musser. This year promises to be no exception. Musser is assisted by sound man Clyde Bodell and emcee Jeff Wieler. In its 21st year, Musser said the lineup for the Talent Show calls for at least 26 perfor­ mances by adult and young contestants in the senior and junior divisions ofthe contest. The first-, second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-place finishers in both divisions win cash prizes. Musser said there will be many new performers, as well as some returning favorites. In the senior divison, new talents include: Gerald Caimes of Freeport playing the musical saw, Teresa and Jim Yost of Albion perform­ ing a duet, vocalist Kim Emory of Delton, and vocalist Janette Burzan of Charlotte. There will also be two fourman rock bands competing in the senior division, one from Grand Ledge and one from Charlotte, and the Maple Valley musical cast will per­ form “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” One of last year’s winners, vocalist Ginger Slovinski of Hastings, is returning, Musser said. New entries in the junior division include the Jive Bun­ nies from Nashville, a group of 7- to 9-year-old dancers, dancer Casey Hansbarger and the Shirley Temple Girls. One of last year’s winners, Neena Collins, 9, from Sun­ field, will return to do a dance routine with her sister, Chelsey, 7. Another returning winner is dancer and singer Anna Ar­ redondo, 7, of Union City. With all of this fine enter­ tainment, Friday night pro­ mises to be a fine opener for the golden anniversary. Crown Amusements is also offering a special $6 price for all rides Friday, and Musser said the weather man is predicting a warming trend and plenty of golden sunshine to rival the pure maple syrup that the producers will be sell­ ing throughout the festival area. Saturday morning promises even more treasures with the opening of the festival’s arts and crafts show, which has grown by leaps and bounds in size and popularity over the years. The kids and adults can ride all the rides for $6 when Crown Amusements offers the special price on Friday night at the festival. It will also feature many new exhibits as well as some of the old favorites, said Peabody, who also chairs this committee. There will be at least 125 booths, with artists and ar­ tisans selling top-quality items. Only products made by the artist or artisan may be displayed and sold at the Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival’s arts and crafts show, which is one of the reasons it has become so popular with artists and visitors alike, Peabody said. “I’ve never seen so much interest and enthusiasm for the arts & crafts show,” Peabody said. “It’s become extremely popular. Many people have signed up for booths for 1991 already.” Peabody notes that among the new exhibits will be a Vic­ torian dressmaker, new weavers, new woodworkers See 50th, on page 2 M.V. School Board recognizes 47 students for perfect MEAP testing J-Ad Graphics Grade 4: Kristen Frith, News Service Rachael Pettengill and MAPLE VALLEY — Monelle Quick Forty-seven students were MaplewoodElementary awarded certificates of School recognition a week ago Mon­ Grade 4: Jeremy Campbell, day by the Maple Valley Heather Draper, Casey Hud­ Board of Education for their son, Katie Krive, Malinda achievements in the Michigan Powers, Elizabeth Stanton Educational Assessment Pro­ and Dawn VanderVlucht gram (MEAP) tests. In presenting the awards, School Board President Bill Flower told the students and the many parents and relatives present that he and the board were extremely pleased with their efforts and that the entire by Mark LaRose school district could be proud StaffWriter of these students. MAPLE VALLEY — In an Flower was assisted in the effort to combat the sale and presentation by Maplewood use of drugs and alcohol on Principal Dave Doozan, who school property and in keep­ is also the MEAP coordinator ing with the President’s war for the district. on drugs, the Maple Valley Doozan told the crowd that Board of Education passed a all of the students had scored resolution Monday 100 percent and that the designating the schools a students who had taken the “Drug Free Zone.” new reading test had truly The resolution also notes earned the awards. that “the Barry County Pro­ “I saw the test, and I know secutor’s office is committed it was difficult,” Doozan to rigorously enforcing the said. “I don’t know if I could section of Michigan Criminal have done as well.” Law, which provides for The following Maple Valley greater penalties for those students earned certificates of who traffic in illegal drugs recognition from the district within 500 feet of any school for their perfect scores on property.” science, reading and math Superintendent Carroll tests: Wolff presented the resolution Fuller Street Elementary and told the board he had met School with all other superintendents Grade 5: Chris Baker, Kevin Conkey, Amy Parish and Brad Simpson Kellogg Elementary School Grade 5: Darwin Cheeseman and Marin Smith Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School Grade 7: Nicole Beardslee, See M.V. School, on page 4 School District is now ‘Drug Free Zone* Maple syrup and maple products, parades, a talent show, amusement rides, games and contests, good food and arts and crafts exhibits are some of the attractions that will bring hundreds of people to the 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival this weekend. in Barry County and that they had drafted the resolution. “We felt that this way if so­ meone is caught with drugs, we could take stronger action, which may not stop drug traf­ fic, but it could help to curtail it in the county,” Wolff said. Trustee Dave Hawkins ask­ ed if the resolution would af­ fect all Maple Valley schools, and Wolff replied that the resolution effectively makes it legal for the Nashville Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department to make arrests at all district schools, two of which are in Eaton County, the high school and Maplewood Elementary School. “We feel the resolution gives us more teeth if we strongly suspect someone is selling drugs on any school See School District, on page 4 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 — Page 2 Welcome to the ... Maple Syrup Festival Congratulations to Tina Yost d Her Court “Your Full Service Salon Eyebrow Wax Perms Frosting Spiral Perm Discount Ear Piercing Cuts Coloring Senior Citizens Free Coffee Phone 726-0257 The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville 50th Annual Syrup Festival , continuedfrom front page and excellent carvers, as well as a new oil paintings exhibit. Also exhibiting crafted goods for the first time here will be Mary Ann Dombrausky of Grand Ledge, who will show and sell her handpainted and stained wood items, Pat Brown of Muskegeon, who will exhibit appliqued sweatshirts and ted­ dy bears and Rosalie Blair of Perrington, who will offer sheep, bears, pigs, rabbits and other lawn ornaments and wood items. Set-up times for the arts and crafts booths is from I to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 6 to 8 a.m. on Satur­ day, Peabody said. The arts and crafts show will also feature entries from throughout the state, including artists from the Detroit area and Traverse City, as well as from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. This year’s parade also pro­ mises to be special, said chairperson Sally Martin. Besides the many festival queens returning to ride in the parade, the theme is “Fiction and Fantasy for 50 Years,” and many of the local floats will recall' stories and characters from books and The talented and popular Maple Valley High School movies of the past. There will be at least 60 Marching Band will be one of several musical entries units in the Grand Parade of in the parade. the 50th annual Vermontville Some of the clebrities are Young Olympians and the Syrup Festival, which is held the White Cane Queen, the New Olympians as well as en­ on Saturday at 2 p.m. Local, state and federal Ionia Free Fair Queen and the tries from the Antique Tractor lawmakers and officials will Charlotte Frontier Days Club and more. Queen. be on hand, including U.S. Also for the first time, the Floats entered in the parade parade will be covered by Rep. Howard Wolpe and his Republican challenger Brad include the Bellevue Lions Charlotte radio station, Haskins, State Representative Club and several by local WNLF 1390AM on the dial. Frank Fitzgerald and Senator merchants. The announcers will also iriNew . units include the John Schwartz. Continued on next page— 50th Annual Maple Syrup Festival 50th Annual MAPLE SYRUP Sweetwater Country Store welcomes you to the Maple Syrup Festival Stop in and check us out, for all your party needs. •SHodt & iChold Sandwiches Sandwiche and Candy - SPECIALS OF THE WEEK Tuesday ... Swedish Meatballs TINA YOST 1990 MAPLE SYRUP QUEEN And Her Court Dana Cole Sarah Simpson Beth Ewing Kayli Orman Wednesday ... Baked Pork Chop with Dressing Thursday Friday. Spaghetti with Meat Sauces Seafood Platter, Baked Orange Roughy SATURDAY ... BBQ Ribs Sunday ... Swiss Steak Relax at the Syrup Festival with a Full Dinner The Ole Cookstove sweetwaters oyntry Store Ph. 726 0486 FAMILY RESTAURANT GROCERIES • BEVERAGES • BEER Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! 500 ft. south of Ponderosa Campground 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone ... 517-726-1144 OPEN Monday thru Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 — Page 3 Continued from previous page— terview local celebrities, citizens and visitors. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be entertainment provided by Talent Show win­ ners and by parade units, such as tthe Glen Erin Bagpipe Band and the New Olympians,, a baton corps. There are also many games and contests for adults and children on tap for Sunday. With plenty of sunshine, hundreds of gallons of pure, golden maple syrup on hand and all systems go for the 50th annual Vermontville Maple, this weekend could be one to remember in western Michigan. 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Neena Collier, 9, of Sun­ field, who finished in third place in the Talent Show and won $15, is returning to the Talent Show to do a new dance routine with her sister Chelsey, 7. 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 03* VOHJ Congratulations! on your ... 50th Syrup Festival Polaris Makes A Splash The new Polaris Trail Boss 2x4 350L has something no other ATV in its class has — a liquid-cooled 350cc powerplant. You’ll also get great Polaris features like Automatic Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT), a tight 89-inch turning radius and comfortable floorboards. It all adds up to a very splashy new ATV. WARNING: ATVs can be hazardous to operate. These are full-size machines designed to be ridden only by adults age 18 and older. For your safety: Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Be particularly careful on difficult terrain. ft) laris recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Maris at 1-8OO-328-9975. In Minnesota, 1-800-247-6670. POLARIS Believe It 01988 Pdans Industries LP BOB’S SERVIC 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, AAI49073 • 852-9377 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 — Page 4 M.V. School Board recognizes 47 r continuedfrom front Nathan Dipert, Julie Jowers, Greg Little, Matthew Mace, Andrea Ogden, Heather Phillipp and Brandy Wawiemia Grade 8: Todd Guernsey, Jon Mitchell and Tim Priddy Grade 10: Steven Ainsworth, Terry Dempsey, James Edinger, Tricia Gib­ son, Donna Green, Corey Mettler, Janet Pool, Dawn Root, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Sampson, Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine, Chris Varney and Kirk Warner Grade 11: Andrew Robotham, Ryan Rosin and Jennifer Swartz District Totals: Grade 4: 10 Grade 5: 6 Grade 7: 8 Grade 8: 3 Grade 10: 14 Grade 11: 3 District Total: 47 Last year the board recognized 40 students who had perfect scored on the MEAP tests. In the future, improvements in MEAP test performance throughout the district could be more significant than now realized. Doozan said that with the current trend toward accoun­ tability in Michigan’s public schools, in the future it could very important economically for the district when the students perform exceptional­ ly, as these students had. Although Doozan and many educators and administrators are opposed to tying incentive funds to MEAP tests and Seventh graders who received MEAP test awards are Nicole Beardslee, Nate Dipert, Matt Mace, Brandy Wawiernia and (not pictured) Julie Jowers, Greg Lit­ tle, Andrew Ogden and Heather McPhilipp. Terry Dempsey, Tricia Gibson, Donna Green, Corey Mettler, Janet Pool, Dawn Root and (not pictured) Kirk Warner, Steve Ainsworth, James Edinger, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Sampson, Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine and Chris Varney scored 100 percent on their MEAP tests and received a certificate of recognition from the school board last week. similar methods of evaluation, they admit that it could become a reality in the near future. Doozan believes a child’s education could possibly be sacrificed for dollars for school districts when the cur­ riculum becomes geared toward taking certain tests. The consequence of a pro­ gram that pays incentives for test performance is having educators teaching test ques­ tions and answers. Or worse, as in cases being reported throughout the nation, teachers are cheating by giv­ ing their students die ques­ tions and answers to study. This is happening especially in the poorer districts, and the result is more money for the district and children with good memory skills, but little else. Therefore, if education — teaching children how to think, solve problems and function efffectively in society — is the goal, it is a self­ defeating formula, Doozan and many educators believe. Thus, it could be more im­ portant than ever for tax­ payers to stay informed on the way the state is funding education. Eighth grader Tim Priddy aced the MEAP tests as did classmates (not pictured) Todd Guernsey and Tim Priddy. School District designated BOBBIE’S continued from front ____ The fourth grade Maplle Valley students who scored 100 percent on their MEAP tests and received certificates of recognition from the Board of Education Monday n.ght are Kristen Frith, Rachelle Pettingill, Monelle Quick , Jeremy y Campbell, Campbell p, Heather Draper, Casey Hudson, Katie Krive, Malinda Powers, Elizabeth Stanton and Dawn VanderVlucht. The fifth graders who had perfect MEAP scores are Darwin Cheeseman, Marin Smith, Amy Parish, Brady Simpson and (not pictured) Chris Baker and Kevi Conkey. property,” Wolff said. “Of course we’re concern­ ed about the high school, but there also a lot of traffic at Kellogg (Barry County) in the morning,” he added. The resolution also calls for the district “to join forces with law enforcement agen­ cies and other school districts, (to) embrace the President’s plan, and (to) take a ‘zero tolerance’ stance on illegal substances.” It is not known if other Eaton County School Districts are adopting similar resolutions. But Eaton County Pro­ secutor G. Michael Hocking is running for the new BarryEaton Circuit Court judgeship on a platform that prominently features his conviction record for drug offenders and his reputation for being especially tough on drug dealers. The school board’s resolu­ tion “directs the administra­ tion to post appropriate signs and (to) announce this resolu­ tion to the public and to the students." Wolff said there are plans to post uniform signs at all coun­ ty schools that read: “DrugFree Zone”. The resolution passed in a unanimous vote. It’s a Girl! 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Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Equal Housing LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 — Page 6 WNLF also to carry Maple Valley sports Radio station to broadcast live from 50th Syrup Festival by Mark LaRose StaffWriter CHARLOTTE - Radio station WNLF, 1390 AM, will broadcast the 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Grand Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m., said Public Affairs Director Dave Conklin. He added that the an­ nouncers will not only give the play-by-play of the parade, they also will attempt to capture the color and flavor ofthe Maple Syrup Parade by interviewing local celebrities, business people, residents and visitors. “We’ll be out there all day Saturday in the WNLF mobile unit," Conklin said. The relatively new station carried the Maple Valley—Pennfield basketball game last month that clinched the title for the Lions, and WNLF will be covering Maple Valley football, basket­ ball and wrestling during the next school year. Conklin added that WNLF plans to cover other Maple Valley sports contests, in­ cluding baseball games in the future, but because of scheduling difficulties, he was unable to line up a Maple Valley baseball game this spring. The Charlotte station under­ went a radical format change from strictly religious pro­ gramming to community radio in November. “We pride ourselves on be­ ing a community radio sta­ tion,” Conklin said. “We started with the concept of br­ inging back the good old days ofcommunity radio, when the local people mattered and made a difference in what the station would broadcast.” “We intend to allow the people of Charlotte and the Vermontville/Maple Valley area the access to radio that has never been available in radio in the greater Lansing area,” he added. Conklin denied rumors that WLNF was going after WITL’s listeners and Matson takes polygraph test, trial set May 21 by Mark LaRose StaffWriter CHARLOTTE — Lary Matson, the Maple Valley High School custodian charg­ ed with two counts of fourth­ degree criminal sexual con­ duct, took a polygraph test April 13 in Lansing. The results of the test were not released last week by assistant Eaton County Pro­ secutor Melissa Coulter. “I can only say that Mr. Matson was given a polygraph test,” Coulter said. She added that she and the defense attorney were waiting to receive reports and transcripts of the test, which was administered by Michigan State Police Trooper John Palmatier, who is a polygraph expert. Once again Coulter noted that the results ofthe lie detec­ tor test, which the defense hoped would strengthen its case are not admissable in court as evidence. “There is a possibility of plea negotiations, but at this time my plans are to go ahead with the trial,” she said. “But I am still hoping that the vic­ tims can be spared the trauma of a trial.” Matson, of Nashville, is scheduled to stand trial before Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster May 21 at 8:30 a.m. on the first count, which stems from an incident that allegedly took place at the school Jan. 8. Matson, 53, is charged with having sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at the school. Insurance that begins wlicie Medicare ends. Auto-Owners' Medicare Supplement provides high-quality coverage you can depend on and it's guaranteed renewable for life! Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. Fourth-degree criminal sex­ ual conduct is a high court misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison. It results when an assailant has sexual contact with a victim with the use of force or coercion. However, there is no penetration. Shortly after the first inci­ dent was reported in the Maple Valley News in January, a 19-year-old Maple Valley High School graduate came forward and told Coulter that Matson accosted her sexually when she was a student at the school. This resulted in the second charge against Matson. He is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing May 2 in Eaton County District Court on the second charge. If the judge finds there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed and cause to believe the defendant commit­ ted that crime, Matson will be bound over for trial in circuit court, Coulter said. A custodian in the district for eight years, Matson was suspended with pay after the first charge was filed pending the outcome of the trial. No further disciplinary ac­ tion since then has been taken by the Maple Valley Board of Education. Sports Quiz at 1:30 and 2:30 advertisers. Conklin defines WLNF’s 'p.m. WNLF carries the Detroit turf as being small-town Pistons’ games, and Tim America. WITL is a Lansing-based Staudt of TV 10 will do the country music station, and local sports at 6:30 a.m., 7 Conklin said WLNF is only a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. interested in catering to the and at 5:30. A member of the Michigan rural communities in mid­ Farm Bureau, WNLF offers Michigan. Broadcasting from 6 a.m. to Farm Reports at 6:15 a.m. midnight, WLNF now offers and 12:15 p.m. WNLF’s sponsor Wendy’s a wide variety of entertain­ ment, including country and Restaurant also picks a local western music, classics, athlete for the honor of being Grand Old Opry, bluegrass, the Most Valuable Player of the week, and Wendy’s country rock and top 40. Alan Speers is the daytime recently honored Lions’ star announcer, and Jack Boxer Shaun Thompson. The community radio sta­ takes over for the afternoon tion also maintains a Weather and evening. Additional programming Dial at (517) 543-666 and an has former Oakland Raiders Obituary Dial at (517) Coach John Madden doing the 543-1311. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, coming events Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble Sliced beefwith gravy, bak­ ed potatoes, peas and carrots, Jobs Wanted ■‘ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters•! Thursday, April 26 Swedish meatballs, Italian blend, mashed potatoes, bread, margarine, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, April 27 Veal scallopini, carrots, spinach, bread, margarine, plums, milk. Monday, April 30 Beef pepper steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, margarine, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, May 1 HOUSE CLEANING in Vermontville area. Want your house cleaned once a day? once a week? or one time for spring? Call Mary at 726-0159. 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED 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 p.m. Prayer Meetin ...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 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN ■ BINGO ! | * MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA * •THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.M < Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 '■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■a We are here to help you ... 5 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Electronic keyboard, glass top dinette table, safe, 1974 Honda CB750K motorcycle. Love-seat hide-a-bed, black & white tv., books, dishes, jewelry, much clothing & misc. 2mi. S. of Nashville on M-66, jog to Clark Rd., and go to 2nd house south on Clark. Fri. & SaL April 27 & 28. 852-0712. Area Church Schedules Events Wednesday, April 25 Hastings, crafts, legal aid, Cindy Matelski from Pen­ nock; Delton, door prize. Thursday, April 26 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, April 27 - Hastings, board games; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, April 30 - all sites poems, Hastings, bingo and popcorn, music by the Herminetts. Tuesday, May 1 - all sites puzzles, Nashville, singalong with Margaret Reid and Millie Carrigan. Garage Sale ThiNo Ro6&/mfbop&r bread, margarine, cookies. Wednesday, April 25 Chicken Sauce ’Ems, peas, tossed salad, rice, cake, milk. • DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA "The Mirrors image" „1|J6 wii.i.oi.2 iujaae„ Hair Stylist for Men, women a Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road 301 Fuller St., Nashville (1/z mi. East of M-66, 5 mi Sunday School .... 10 a.m. south of Nashville) Sunday: Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. A.M. Service .......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worshi ........ 7 m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Phone 945-3014 A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Schedule: Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. Adult Choir........ 9:00 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Church School & Adult Education . .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist . .10:30 a.m. OUR LADY OF Weekday Eucharists: 7 t : s 1 : 5 p.m. HOPE CHAPEL Wednesday......... 7 Thursday :00 p.m. Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. youth group, and other activities. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 — Page 7 Tips on farm family stress offered by Eaton Extension Ag Agent During periods of financial strain and spring planting, farm families often experience emotional stress. “Stress is fast becoming a major concern in the farm community, as financial pressure experienced by farmers in recent years has taken its toll,” says Roger Betz, Eaton County Extension Agricultural Agent. “There are several methods for cop­ ing, but people experiencing stress need to realize what’s happening before they can start dealing with it.” “Reducing stress can be as simple as giving yourself a pep talk,” says Ann Soder- Obituaries if'sSX . if'sSX. •w: Frederick R. Adams 'MS u wi1 ?S^j **«*< <> ■Sft'S * n* LANSING - Frederick R. Adams, 45 of Lansing passed away Tuesday, April 17,1990 at his residence following a long battle with cancer. Mr. Adams was born on October 21, 1944 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He served in the Air Force in Germany and was a VISTA Volunteer. He was a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Director ofHead Start in Omaha before moving to Michigan where he was employed by the Michi­ gan Department of Social Services for many years and was past Vice President of Local 6000 of the UAW. He was an outspoken advo­ cate and untiring activist for the labor movement and disad­ vantaged people. He lived his convictions with integrity, humor and love which lives on for all whose lives he touched. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Cherry (Benedict) Adams; a daughter, Zavtra; sons, £inque and Quannah at home, Carnell (Rosalind) Durant and daughter, Tonya of the Phillipines and Michael and Aron Durant of Spring­ field, Missouri; parents, Lyle and Selma Adams; sister June (Marvin) Feller and family of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother, Roger (Lynn) Adams and family of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Edith Benedict and family of Vermontville. A celebration of his life took place Saturday, April 21 at the Edgewood United Church, East Lansing. C& &** Maxine A. Dipp___ (* tyty.ij L ®j Ci®. Rl Jl'MtWlUWiH "®i ®i 'pl p BINGO I iS. |ta>a^itn! Iiiiiniiiiiiniiii FREEPORT - Maxine A. Mrs. Dipp is survived by Dipp, 64 of6765 Fighter Road, one son, William H. Dipp, III Freeport, passed away of Freeport; three daughters, Wednesday, April 18, 1990 at Marshann Ludema of Clarks­ St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand ville, Aletha Titus of Middle­ Rapids. ville and Laurie Harold of Mrs. Dipp was bom October Detroit; eight grandchildren; 5, 1925 in Hastings, the mother, Edna Smith of Free­ daughter of Lewis and Edna port; sister, Eileen Pierson of (Decker) Daniels. Hastings; two brothers, Arnold She was raised in the Carl­ Daniels of Vermontville and ton Center area and attended Galen Daniels of Freeport. schools there, graduating in She was preceded in death 1943 from Woodland High by her husband, William on School. January 17, 1983. She was married to William Funeral services were held H. Dipp, Jr. on January 20, Friday, April 20 at the Wren 1946. Funeral Home in Hastings with Her employment included: Pastor Ben Ridder officiating. Hastings Manufacturing Burial was at the Freeport Company, Middleville Manu­ Cemetery. facturing Company, Furniture Memorial contributions City Manufacturing Company may be made to the Freeport in Grand Rapids. She became Community Center or Freeport the Librarian for the Freeport Library. Library in 1986. Fassett Body Shop I — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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 Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is 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 man, Michian State Universi­ ty Extension specialist in family relations. “Try to eliminate negative thoughts about the situation causing stress, and concentrate on what can be done to solve the problem.” Others find it helpful to im­ agine a worst-case scenario for the stress-inducing situa­ tion and then plan what to do if the worst should happen. This bolsters the person’s con­ fidence in resolving the pro­ blem. Usually people exag­ gerate the severity of their problems and are relieved when things don’t turn out that bad, Soderman adds. Exercising is a common method of alleviating stress. Just going for a brisk walk can be enough to prompt relaxa­ tion. These exercise times also offer a person the chance to think, and many people resolve their problems during these sessions, Soderman says. Helping someone else often relieves stress by taking the person’s mind offofhis or her own problems for awhile. Soderman cautions people to avoid letting anger and frustration boil inside. People feeling stressed should try to express their feelings and talk over their problems with friends or family members. People also need to recognize when they can no longer deal with their stress alone and then seek assistance, Soderman says. At that point, talking to a priest or minister, a counselor or some other person trained in stress management is the best action to take. Many areas also have stress hotlines, which provide guidance in coping with stress anonymously over the phone. “Remember, it is a sign of strength to know that you need help,” Soderman says. Earth Day celebrated April 22 Local Lions Club and FFA restore maple trees in Nashville NASHVILLE — The local Lions Club and the Maple Valley Future Farmers of America teamed up last week to make Earth Day meaningful in the village. The Lions purchased 50 maple saplings, and the FFA planted them in town in an effort to replace many of the maples, which are indigenous, that have been lost to disease and chain saws over the years. Here FFA Members Steve Cook, Tim Reed (holding sapling) Jeff Butler and Kevin Pixley plant the first tree near the corner of Reed and Main Streets with the help of Nashville Lions Club Members Orvin Moore and Nelson Brumm, who is also the president of the Nashville Maple Syrup Association. Residents are asked to be careful when cutting lawns since the saplings are very small and fragile. Like all plants and animats on earth, the lives of these lit­ tle maples are entirely dependent upon the people who share the ecosphere with them. The FFA will also be planting pine saplings, which were donated by Maple Valley Implement, Inc., around the agriculture building at.the high school next week. (517)726-0181 !44 SOUTH MNH STBCGT 49096 McmoruMiiie. Michigan iushmuc Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. LFT£3T* zr niAito • niAitoi* (517)852-1717 NEW LISTING! Wanted MINORITY/FEM ALE CONTRACTORS WANTED: Castleton Township has received Small Cities Communi­ ty Development Block Grant monies for a Home Improvment Program. Area wide contractors are invited to participate. Please contact: Cheryl Barth, Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Mi. 48815. *We have just listed this excellent home located on approx. 3 acres! *4 bedrooms, nice kitchen, utility room *2 car garage and a 24x32 pole barn -Priced to sell I__________________ (CH-101) room, carpeted front porch -Large garage/barn Miscellaneous F.M.B. POST BUILDINGS: 25 year Steel, quality pole build­ ings at reasonable prices. Site work, cement work, fully erected. Licensed and Insured. Call us at, 868-0049. HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580.________ TRUCK DRIVING TRAIN­ ING: 1-800-222-1782. Handson Training, PTDIA Certified, Guaranteed Student Loans ifyou qualify, CDL Training and Test­ ing, PDI New Buffalo, Mi. *4 bedroom home with 1 '/, baths, dining -Natural woodwork -Nice property! M-32 & M-33. *3 bedroom ranch with huge living room with fireplace -Walkout basement -Dining room -Deck -Almost an acre lot! (CH-100) (N-75) GOOD SMALL TOWN RESTAURANT BUSINESS plus a multi-purpose attached buil­ ding. If you have ever wanted to be in business for yourself, this may be the opportunity. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Friday, April 27th at 6:00 P.M. NICE QUEEN ANNE STYLE HOME to be moved. Located at 210 Washington Street in Nashville. Call for a flyer! TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Monday, April 30th at 6:00 P.M. 152 ACRES — 49 - 63 - 24 - 9 & 5 Located approx. 4 miles southwest of Charlotte on Old M-78 to Spicerville Road SELLING 5 PARCELS - 4 parcels have been approved for building with woods, water and farmland. Auctioneer on site on Wed., April 25 - 4:30-6:00. Call for a flyer! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-2059 and 852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Chris Stanton ■ 543-0598 Cindy Doolittle ■ 726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Art Allwardt-852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS' �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 Page 8 Salary schedule adjustments made Board gives second reading on alcohol use policy by Mark LaRose StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board of Education Thursday gave a second reading of the smok­ ing, alcohol use and drug use policies for the school district. The board contracted with the Michigan Association of School Boards last year to up­ date and rewrite the entire school policy manual. But the early reading of the rewritten but essentially un­ changed drug and alcohol policies; was prompted by recommendations from senior trip advisors and high school principal Larry Lenz. When' the seniors learned they would be seriously disciplined for using alcoholic beverages on the senior trip, a handful of them requested refunds and will not accom­ pany their peers to the capitol. On the other hand, some students said they would refuse to participate in the an­ nual May 13-18 senior trip to Washington D. C. ifno action was taken on an alcohol policy and procedure, said trip advisor and counselor Ward Rooks. There had been some confu­ sion about the existence of a board policy because the policy book is being rewritten. Additionally, the policy wasn’t strictly enforced in First Congregational Church of Vermontville will be serving ... Hot Roast Beef Sandwich With mashed potatoes & gravy, cole slaw, home? made pie & beverage. $5.00 $2.50 Adults Children (Under 12) $3.50 T ake-Ou t.......................... (Does not include slaw or pie.) $1.50 Saturday, April 28, 1990 Pie & Beverage Only...... Serving,/rom 11:00 a.m. to, 6:30. p.m. ... 50th Annual Maple Syrup Festival Vcrmontvifle ‘Slf past senior trips because there wasn’t a clearly stated pro­ cedure for disciplining offenders. These actions and condi­ tions, administrators’ desires to save the senior trip from extinction and the need for a clear policy and procedure prompted board action last month, when the board ap­ proved a procedure for disciplining students who are in violation of the official school drug and alcohol policy. The procedure' calls for discipline that could include denying permission to par­ ticipate in commencement exercises. At that time, the board gave a first reading ofthe substance abuse policy for the district. The school board gave a se­ cond reading at its regular meeting last Monday. The proposed official school policy reads: “Smoking: “Smoking by students and/or the possession of any tobacco product is prohibited in any attendance center, at school-sponsored events or on the school grounds. “Alcohol use: “The consumption and/or possession of any alcoholic beverage by students in pro­ hibited in any attendance center, on school grounds or at any school-sponsored activity. “Any student »who con­ sumes any alcoholic beverage upon school grounds or in an attendance center, at any school-sponosored activity off school grounds or going to or from any school sponsored ac- MEMBERS OF BARRYX. EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Homer Winegar, GRI Broker JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT...... DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST.. HUBERT DENNIS..... GARRY KNOLL......... 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(VL-312) tivity, shall be refused en­ trance and admission and may be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension or expulsion. “District personnel may refer students to any medical, treatment or social service agency when such student is reasonably believed to be abusing or incapacitated by the use of alcohol or other drugs. “Drug Use: “The consumption and/or possession of any controlled substance, look-a-like drug, or drug paraphernalia by students is prohibited in any attendance center, or on school or district grounds or at any school sponsored activity. “Any student who has in his possession any controlled substance or appears to be under the influence of any drugs before entering upon school or district grounds or in an attendance center, at any school-sponsored activity off school grounds or going to or from any school-sponsored activity, shall be refused en­ trance and admission and may be subject to discipline, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.’’ In other business at last Thursday’s meeting: — On the recommendation of Harlow Claggett, the board’s MASB Labor Rela­ tions consultant, a motion to adjust the salary schedule to grant additional experience to four employees and to deny one passed. Jeri Bowen was granted three years on the salary schedule for outside ex­ perience and related work. Charlotte Cowell was granted three years for inside experience, unrelated work; and inside substitute, related work. Sheila Dunn was denied ad­ ditional experience on the schedule because she has already been granted three years for inside experience, unrelated. Denice Scramlin was granted three years for outside experience, related work, and Marilyn Hosey got three years for inside experience, unrelated work. Michigan Education Associaton attorney Karen Sherwood is representing Dunn and Hosea, who have other concerns about the adjustments. The board agreed to schedule another meeting with Claggett to investigate those concerns. — The board thanked Trustees Bea Pino and Dave Hawkins for their years of service on the board. Neither is seeking re-election. Unopposed candidates John Krolik and Ted Spoelstra were introduced. — The board passed a mo­ tion to accept Todd Gonser’s resignation as assistant varsity football coach and a motion to appoint Gonser as jayvee girts* basketball coach. — Fuller teacher Stephanie Nelson’s letter of resignation was accepted. — A motion to notify teacher Marge Wolff that she will not have a part-time business education teaching position next year passed. The move was necessary because teacher Audrey Watson is returning to full-time status. — Julie N. Khouri was employed as assistant secretary-bookkeeper in the central office on the recom­ mendation of Superintendent Carroll Wolff. Newlands to mark 50th anniversary Clayton and Mae Newland of 504 Chapel St., Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniveranniver­ sary Sunday, May 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 303 N. Main St., Nashville. The celebration will be hosted by their children, Duane and Judy Newland of Plymouth, Gale and Audrey Wetzel of Nashville, Joyce Newton of Marshall and niece Christine Royston of Potterville. The couple also has eight grandchildren. passed. — The board announced that the junior-senior prom will be held at the Country Creek Reception Hall in Dimondale Saturday, May 5, at 8 p.m. — The board passed a mo­ tion to participate in the adult education program for another year. — The board accepted bids on school furniture and shop equipment and sent them to department heads for recommendations. — New text books were ap­ proved upon the recommenda­ tion of high school principal Larry Lenz. — A resolution to hold the annual school election June 11 EID’S S&A JANITORIAL ★ Carpet ★ J’ T* A\ Cleaning Steam and Waxing * Spray Buff \__•* O,,ice \ Cleaning Cleaned ★ Stain Guard ★ Bonnet / Dry Clean * Floor Cleaning * Stripping I U U COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL (517) 852-9661 (517) 726-1422 BETWEEN JOBS? Uninsured because you are: • between jobs • temporarily laid off • waiting for group coverage • seasonally employed You may be eligible for American Community’s Short Term health insurance plan. • Only one premium payment • Choice of deductibles & copayments • Choice of coverage period Instant protection ifyou qualify for coverage. American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Office — Livonia, Michigan • Founded 1938 • For more Information contact: Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville �Local Lions sponsor Senior Dessert The Nashville and Ver­ montville Lions Clubs recent­ ly sponsored a Senior Boys Dessert. All senior boys and fathers were invited to the school cafeteria Tuesday evening, April 17. The purpose of the dessert meeting was to show the young men that the communi­ ty cares about them and to honor them for completing 12 years of education. The program featured a Professional Golf Association member, Gregg Matthews, who has been blind for the last 20 years. He is part owner and manages the Pro Shop at Pine View Golf Club at Three Rivers. Matthews still plays a good game of golf. The theme of his speech was “Be a Positive Person!” “Everyone has advantages and disadvantages in life,” he said. “There are many hills and .valleys. When you can survive the valleys as well as Congratulations and Welcome to the 50th Annual MAPLE syrup Gregg Matthews (center) and his Leader Dog "Jake" were special guests last week at the Maple Valley Senior Boys Dessert, sponsored by the Nashville and Vermontville Lions Clubs. With him are George Steward (left), Vermontville Lions President, and Rick Guenther, Nashville Lions President. the hills, you are becoming a man. We all receive more than we give so each of us should try to give more in dur community. You can do anything in life you want to do if you want to do it bad enough. Live your life to the best of your ability.” (Front Row) Tina Benjamin, Don Hampton, April Coker, Lynn Shea. (Middle Row) Craig Swanson, Michelle Hoffman, Ruth Mar­ shall, Vickie Austin. (Back Row) Glen & Mary Coker. • Baked Goods • Pizza • Subs Bread Sticks • Coke and Pepsi • Video Movies, Players • Nintendo Games NOWAVAILABLE—Pizza by the Slice THE OUTPOST 151 South Main, Vermontville 726-1000 The Maple Valley Senior Boys and their fathers are served refreshments by the Lions at the school district's first-ever dessert. * f" •’feWifcoJ W '^UVi- '’•Mi itfit KanpjE^ »M w WELCOME TO THE 50th Annual < MAPLE SYRUP mm For Quality Service And STANDARD, CARQUEST ARQUEST Parts Monroe P.v. Shocks Maremont Mufflers Oil & Air Filter by Wix trico wiper KEN'S STANDARD SERVICE — VERMONTVILLE — Hope you will fill your tanks with our products and come enjoy the 50th Annual Maple Syrup Festival! HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 — Page 10 Memories of the ft past... By Susan Hinckley Business startup, failure highlights the news 65 years ago in Nashville The startup of one local venture and the failure of another topped the newss in Nashville 65 years ago this week. Details on these two businesses and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News of April 23, 1925. Independent Oil Company Organized Last Week - New filling station now under con­ struction on South Main Street. The organization ofthe Nashville Independent Oil Company was formally effected at a meeting held at the Nashville Club rooms on Wednesday evening of last week. It is a stock company, capitalized for $12,000, and most of the stock has been subscribed locally. Officers were elected as follows: president, W.J. Liebhauser; vice president, W.A. Quick; general The "high room" ot Nashville's 1902 schoolhouse was packed to the doors with attentive listeners at an April 21, 1925, appearance by "Mother Goose." Serving as an assembly hall until the school acquired a gymnasium-auditorium in the 1936 Kellogg addition, this second-floor room later became known as a study hall. It is seen h here sometime between 1908 and 1915, while Charles W. Appleton served as superintendent. He is seen at right of faculty members standing in background. Others, (from left) are Ethel Copenhaven, Jennie Huckle and Alex­ ander Webb, principal. manager, G.C. Emdonds. the board of directors. Charles Mason of Maple Mr. Edmonds, who has Grove and A.M. Burnett of been engaged in the promo­ Ionia were chosen to serve on tion of the company for some Construction was begun in April 1925 on this station (right) on South Main at Church Street, by the newlyorganized Independent Oil Company. It is now the site of Cappon’s Quick Mart. Marland products were first sold here, but about 1936 Ralph Wetherbee took it over as a Sinclair station. When this photo was taken some 40 years ago, it had become a Cities Service while Standard Oil occupied the opposite corner in the building (out of site at right) now housing Clayton's Auto Sales. Note the Harvest Festival banner about Main Street. Annual WESTERN BOOTS time, has moved here from Hastings, and is located in the Carl Morgenthaler residence on Queen Street. Mr. Burnett is manager of the Ionia Independent Com­ pany, a very prosperous organization and his ex­ perience should be of material aid in getting the local venture started in the right manner. The company will handle the Marland line of gasoline, kerosene and all grades of lubricating oils and greases, and expects to be all set and Continued on next page— CONGRATULATIONS on your 50th Annual Cowboy & Western Style by MAPLE SYRUP ENGINE REBUILDING and a COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP Walker Texas Roper by Durango Recondition Heads Magnaflux 8 cylinder V-6 6 cylinder 4 cylinder 4 cylinder over head cam Blocks Heads V-8’s 6 cylinder Connecting rods Reface valves Clean pistons & Install rings Knurling Guides Replacing Guides Degreasing $45 0 PAIR Block - remove oil plugs / Heads Other parts, pan, covers, etc. Soft plugs installed Installing cam bearings Reboring cylinders Honing cylinders Press pistons Pin fittings Cut rotors Assemble engine Short block Crank shaft Complete Make hydraulic hoses Drums Press axle bearings Auto Vblue PARTS STORES OPEN: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. AHVILLE SPORTING J N. Main Street HARDWARE e G00QS/ 233Nashville, ME Ph. 852-0713 We Ship U. P. S. AUTO & FARM SUPPLY MAIN STREET, NASHVILE • PH. 852-9500 �The Mqple Valley News, Nashville^ Continued from next page— ready for business within 30 days. The filling station will be located at the comer of Main and Church Streets, and is under process of construction. It will be a double drive sta­ tion, built of either concrete blocks or brick, and will be equipped with rest room, toilets and all conveniences for the motoring public. Storage tanks of 22,000-gallon capacity will be located in the rear of the old creamery building. Variety Store Closes Doors - The Nashville Variety Store, conducted for the past two years by Eli Smead and son, Milton E., is insolvent and a petition in bankruptcy was filed last week, listing liabilities of $2,596.82, with assets of $1,630, of which $500 is claimed as exempt by the members of the firm. The first meeting of the creditors has been called for Monday, April 27, when a trustee will be elected and arrangements made for disposing of the stock. Annual Meeting Com­ munity Club Next Monday Night - The next regular mon­ thly meeting of the Nashville Community Club will be held at the auditorium next Mon­ day evening, April 27, and is for men only. Supper will be served at seven o’clock, at the usual price. This meeting marks the end of the first year of the club’s existence, and naturally the greater part of the evening will be given over to the elec­ tion of new officers and com­ mittees, and the discussion and formulation of plans for the coming year. This will take the place of the regular entertainment program, but the committee have promised some musical numbers and community singing. Frank Hummel Succumbs to Heart Trouble - Stricken suddenly with heart trouble, Frank Hummel, aged 50 years, passed away Monday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Truman Cole, on the south side. Frank has been in poor health for a couple of years, but was well enough this spring so that he had been working at his trade of paper­ ing and painting about the village, and the fatal stroke was a distinct shock to his relatives and friends. Apparently feeling as well as usual, he had partaken of the morning meal Monday and had started to leave the table when he was taken with a sudden faintness and drop­ ped into a chair, asking his sister to bring him a drink of water. When Mrs. Cole arriv­ ed at his side, however, he had lost consciousness, and death came before medical aid could be summoned. Funeral serivce will be held at the Cole home this Thurs­ day afternoon at 1:30, con­ ducted by Rev. F.E. Putnam, and interment will be made in the family lot at Lakeview cemetery. Paved Road Will Be Ex­ pensive For Ionia - The pav­ ing of M-16, the state trunkline road from Grand Rapids to Detroit, will be an expensive bit of road building for Ionia County, as it is estimated that the county’s share of the cost will exceed $200,000. The 20 miles ofthe road in Ionia County does not pass through any village or ci­ ty, and the proposition has been fought by the Ionia of- April 24, 1990 — Page 11 Congratulations ... VERMONTVILLE Locals - Mrs. Helen Paulsen, known the country over as the “Mother Goose” lady through her dramatized lecture on the “education, historical and moral features of the rhymes and jingles ascribed to the world-famous favorite of our childhood days,” gave two interesting lectures in Nashville Tuesday, one to the school children and one to the parents. The after­ noon meeting for the children attracted an unusually large number of pupils from the rural districts, and the high room was packed to the doors with attentive listeners. The evening lecture for grown­ ups, given at the M.E. church was not so well attended, however, probably due to the lack of proper advertising. Mrs. Paulsen was brought to Barry County through the ef­ forts of the Hastings Teachers’ Club, and is spen­ ding the week lecturing in the various communities. The employees from the finishing department of the Charlotte Furniture Co. met at the home of their foreman, Elmer Cross, Friday evening to celebrate the winning of a silver cup given as a prize to the department having the highest efficiency. John Wotring, Roe Tuttle, Emory Morris, Louis Fumiss and Alton Vance returned to Ann Arbor Monday, after spending a week’s vacation with their parents. Miss Florence Grohe, who was taken to Ann Arbor Country Kettle on your 50th Annual MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL If you get hungry for good home cooking during the festival... ... we are only 5 miles away in Nashville ★ OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 AM to 8 PM ★ 113 N. Main Street — Nashville Phone 852-1851 Continued from next page— 50TH ANNUAL MAPLE SYRUP 0 ficials for over a year. Their protests were without avail, however, and the ad­ ministrative board has authorized the state highway department to proceed with the paving immediately. esd Nashville Feed & Seed 301 South Main, Nashville, Ml • 517-852-9393 Rerik seed Corn$29°2 . (LimitedSupply) The Plants are in: vegetables Flowers • Hanging Baskets GOOSE, DUCK & TURKEY DAY: May 1, 1990 Orders must be in by April 28,1990 • Cost will depend on total quantity of orders \Ne have bulk seeds, fertilizers, grass seed, potting soil, peat moss, top soil, garden tools, pest control products and a broadcast spreader for rent. SPECIAL SPRING STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Custom Feeds Made to Order - Bulk Delivery Available 517-852-9393 M PROVISO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 — Page 12 There was a fine program given and a good crowd was Memories of the past, continuedfrom 10 out... Miss C. Gladys Miller use special care in weaving gave her pupils a surprise par­ recently for medical treat­ them. Although Mrs. Bera ty last Friday afternoon in ment, is reported to be getting says she enjoyed making it, honor of her birthday. A ball along in fine shape, and ex­ but she declares she would not game afforded amusement, pects to be able to return home after which cake and undertake the task again. soon. The Queen Esther Girls lemonade and popcorn and Earl VanAlstine is erecting a garage and repair service held their April meeting at the candy were served, and a fine station on the east side of home of Mrs. Wenger. It was time was enjoyed by all. Kalamo - Frank McPher­ the study of the American In­ South Main, near Greene’s Comers, and will also install a dians. The program consisted son has traded his former gasoline filling station. Walter of four Indian readings and a shope site with Floyd Ripley Ayers and Haz Feighner are piano solo by Elizabeth for the Thompson shop site Smith. They decided to send adjoining his home proper­ doing the carpenter work. as their delegates to the annual ty... Floyd Ripley is doing Mrs. W.B. Bera is the possessor of a beautiful large conference at Grand Rapids quite a stroke of business, floor lamp of which she has the eighth and ninth of May, selling tractors this spring... Miss Irene Zemer and Miss Herman Morris returned every right to be justly proud. The entire lamp standard and Catherine Mayo. After the home from Ohio Friday night, shade are the result ofher own refreshments of hominy, cold not finding anything to his lik­ efforts and handiwork, and tea and brown bread, the ing in the way ofwork there... are made of the needles ofthe meeting adjourned to meet in We were certainly surprised Florida pine, artistically May at Vivian Pendill’s in Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fort­ ney, who have ever remained woven together. Mrs. Bera home. true to “Old Dobbin” as a has been nearly three years in means of getting around, Country Correspondence completing this unique piece of furniture, and it is an orna­ - Dayton Corners - The last when we found a new Lincoln ment that is coveted by all parent-teacher’s club of this colt parked in their yard who see it. The shade is or­ year was held at the Shores Saturday night... Sunday’s namented by a beautiful fringe schoolhouse Friday night. The rain and the very early hour of and other fancy work, also of new officers elected for next the services must have had its Mrs. Bera’s making. The pine year are Leo Demond, presi­ effect for only a small con­ needles used in making this dent; Mrs. Howard Steele, gregation was present to hear standard are hollow on one vice president; and Mrs. John a splendid sermon by Dr. Puf­ fer... Guess it’s all right to side and it was necessary to Rupe, secretary and treasurer. call off the picnics for a time now. That rain was quite suf­ ficient for the present, thank Turn to you... Maple Grove - Carpenters are busy remodeling Lee Trumble Agency Lapham’s bam, making a decided improvement.:. The 517-726-0580 Aid held last Friday at the hall 178 Main, Vermontville was well attended. Proceeds, about $14... Ralph Swift and Severe VanAuken are on the Stan Trumble f/*or Ht t omeowners It nsurancSeta.n sick list... The M.E. church sent 18 dozen eggs to the Bronson Hospital in u Hastings Mutual Kalamazoo. South Vermontville -Clare Insurance Company I We're only silent until you need us. Ash, with his truck, went to Sunfield Tuesday and got Asa Strait an International trac- Congratulations on your... 50th Annual Maple Syrup Festival! » ri.-iSUPERMARKE . WVft U.S.D.A. CHOICE BONELESS Nashville, w w BEEF CHUCK Steak Marinade & Grill . $469 mich. Country Pride Grade A Fresh PICK OF THE CHICK lb COUNTRY FRESH 2% milkM” 99* BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! FARMER PEET So-Long $129 Franks ■1 lb pkg 0-73370-01040 ¥2 Liter COKE, DIET $929 COKE, SPRITE 6 Varieties 18 oz. OPEN PIT BBQ SAUCE 79* 150 Count 9" Cem White Paper Plates $229 LIQUID DETERGENT 64 OZ. tide$299 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. tor,,. Warren French has gone to Petoskey for a visit... The Boy Scouts are to put on the program at the Grange, and they got to be entertained by the Grange for supper. West Vermontville - The nice rain that came Sunday was welcomed by everyone as it was much needed... A few ofour farmers are plowing for corn... The patrons and teacher of school district No. 4, to the number of 53, drop­ ped in on Director Frank Hay last Friday evening to remind him that it was his birthday. They came with well-filled baskets. Some time was spent in greetings and conversation, after . which a bounteous sup­ per was served. Mr. Hay was presented with a fine chair in appreciation ofhis long period of service on the school board, having served in that capacity for 27 years and is still on the job. It was a com­ plete surprise to Mr. Hay, and was greatly appreciated. Barryville - Late Wednes­ day afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DeVine, dinner was served for Mis­ sions. A good meeting was held and a pleasant time en­ joyed by all... Mrs. Zanie Day, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lathrop and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lathrop will attend the M.P, Missionary branch meeting at Saginaw Wednes­ day and Thursday... Miss Mary Hayman went to Hastings Wednesday to have a doctor look after her broken arm; and reports that it is get­ ting alone nicely . School Lunch Menus Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, April 25 ♦Salad, *Fish Nuggets, ♦Goulash, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, blueberry crisp. Thursday, April 26 ♦Salad, *Pizza, com, apple, no salad bar. Friday, April 27 No. School. Possible Make­ Up day. Monday, April 30 ♦Salad, *Chicken nuggets, ♦Macaronie and cheese, mashed potatoes, peaches. Friday, April 27 No School. Possible Snow Make-Up Day. Monday, April 30 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter sandwich, blueberry cobbler. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Tuesday, May 1 ♦Salad, *Burritos with/without sauce, green beans, pineapple, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Wednesday, April 25 Chili, crackers, pickle spear, pineapple, meat sandwich. Thursday, April 26 Fiesta Stix/cheese, green beans, apricots, cookie. Friday, April 27 Pizza, com, cherry sauce. Maplewood School Wednesday, April 25 Mini subs on bun, potato chips, green beans, fruit. Thursday, April 26 Nacho chips, taco meat and Monday, April 30 Rib-E-que/bun, tater rounds, apples, pudding. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Family support systems program set The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers is of­ fering a morning program “family support systems” Tuesday, May 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. The session will describe what services are available for Eaton County residents and families that can offer needed support and help in these situations. Penny Pierce of the Pets BORN 3-13-90: 7 purebred Chinese Shar Pei pups. 2 bl.-F, 2 bl.M, Iwh.-F, Ibr.-M, Ibr.-’F. because of the political paper chase thjse.pups will not be reg. they will be sold for $300. Call 852-9290 C cheese sauce, com, peanut­ butter sandwich, peaches. Barry/Eaton District Health Department will share what services are available through the Health Department, arid Jean Vickory will show through slides of the oppor­ tunities of the Meals on Wheels program. Advance registration is re­ quired: Call the Eaton Exten­ sion office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. Free babysitting is available. o « PROFESSIONALS “A Good Sign In Real Eslat* " • REAL ESTATE # Serv ing you is our business for all your real estate needs . 5 5 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. April 24. 1990 — Page 13 Choose the right tree species for planting in your yard % % !>U, % PSJvS JXvSi [*tst » kN k k kN PH tr%tSkJiiM!! AsP t%J M! s-*‘“ sN! U„ !h »•'">■ tin * s> *< Sf Mj*"»*i* j*"»*i* s '■" <£» ft ii“ ^ i» f fft*** f t **** * * ft w Minniii ii if lit Mttt. April is the month in central Michigan when many lan­ downers plant tree seedlings for reforestation throughout the region. Choosing what tree species to plant, though, is not always the easiest task. The Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service offers these tips on selecting the best species for planting. “It is common,” says Allen Krizek, County Extension Director with the Eaton Coun­ ty Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, “for landowners to be so enthused about planting trees that they forget to pay close attention to selecting the best species for their area. That mistake can be disastrous, since planting the wrong species in the wrong place could cause most of the new trees to grow poorly or even die.” Krizek advises looking over and evaluating the planting site very carefully before buy­ ing seedlings. It is important to ask these questions: Is the soil moist or dry? Is it sand or clay? Is the area low or high on a hill? Does the land slope, or is it flat? Is the area subject to early frost? The next step is to match the site conditions to trees adapted to Michigan. There are many available, including many hardwood and evergreen species. Pines are very popular for planting in central Michigan. Red pine is the most exten­ sively planted reforestation tree in the state. It has a high survival rate, grows well on a variety of upland soil types TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOLS Alts GlWLRai MlRCHilOISI 3 Mlles Noth ol 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 and is relatively free ofinsects and disease. White pine grows well in well-drained sandy loam or clay loam soils, but is not well suited to very sandy, dry areas. Jack pine, on the other hand, does well on dry, infer­ tile soil. Scotch pine is widely planted in this part ofthe state for Christmas trees, but is not recommended for reforesta­ tion because of its suscep­ tibility to insect and disease problems. White and Norway spruce are also well adapted to cen­ tral Michigan growing condi­ tions. They are well suited to clay and loam soils, but may do poorly on dry upland soils. Blue spruce is also widely planted, usually for Christmas trees on well drained soil. Fir trees are sometimes planted, but are not as well adapted to growing conditions in central Michigan. They grow on the same soils as do spruce, but are far more susceptible to frost damage. For that reason, they do best in upland areas where cold air can drain away. Douglas fir and Fraser fir are adapted to the area. Krizek, indicates that hard­ wood trees are also planted in central Michigan, but are typically harder to get established. In general, hard- Help Wanted COMMUNITY COORDINA­ TOR: International Education Forum is seeking individuals with good school/community contacts to place and supervise foreign high school age students in host families. Please send resume to 2600 5 Mile Road, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI. 49505 or call 1-517-543-3904 or 1-800-825-8339. Farm FISH FOR STOCKING: giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Perch, and Fathead minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm, Inc. 08988 35th St, Globes, Mi. 49055. Phone 616-628-2056 days 616-624-6215 evenings. A Very Special To all the “Great” Maple Valley Basketball fans, cheerleaders, managers: Tina Yost and Kevin Hansen; the student body cheering section; Bob Joseph & all the area businesses for the SMAA T-Shirts. To Doug Brown, my first Basket­ ball coach, Chuck Cornish for the years of video taping, and Kim Hansen for the Seniors’ Tape. To Jerry Reese for being so much more than just a coach to me; Todd Gonsor for his friendship and advice and most of all to my fellow team­ mates - your support made the difference! Thanks ... Shawn Simpson #23 woods require a more fertile soil than evergreen trees and prefer loamy soil. The hard­ woods most often planted in this area are black walnut, oaks, maples, poplars and ashes. Because the soils best suited to hardwood trees are more fertile, intensive weed control is often necessary' to successfully grow the trees. “When purchasing trees,” says Krizek, “it is important to look for high quality, regardless of the species you eventually choose. A rule of thumb for planting success is to buy the largest and oldest seeldings you can afford.” Krizek recommends that pine seedlings be at least two years old before planting, spruce and fir at least three years. For hardwoods, look for seedlings with at least a 3/8-inch stem diameter and at least six vigorous lateral roots. For more information about selecting tree species, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Sen ice office. Get in on the good times with our CLUB designed especially for active people like you! age 50 or better, you've already fulfilled the most important requirement for HORIZONS Club membership. The only other thing ifteA / you need to do is maintain a minimum of $5,000 in checking and savings or Certificate of Deposit. That's all there is to it! And look at the benefits you'll enjoy: •Bank-by-mail service. • Special Club events such as day trips, • Free interest-earning checking theater parties, picnics and seminars. account. • Free accidental death insurance of • Free corporate image checks. $50,000 or more covering travel on • $5 discount on safe deposit boxes. any common carrier. • No-Fee fixed rate VISA or • Discounts on Hertz and Avis rental MasterCard. cars. • Special Club travel tours and outings • Quarterly newsletter with at attractive group rates. 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It was the first time since its inception in 1983 that the union formally recognized its retired members, said union president Dave Gilding. Pat McClelland is the vice president, Paulette Strong is treasurer and Caroline Trum­ ble is the secretary of the 60-member union. Refreshments were served, and there was a good turnout Wednesday by the rank and file to visit and honor their retired co-workers. । Shear Shop y - BEAUTY SHOP Sandy Carpenter - Nail Technician y Prom Time Nail Specials — MANICURE NAIL ART SX1AV00 FULL $QE00 SETS. .. Callfor Your Appointment The retiring members of the Maple Valley Educational Support Personnel Association were honored at a special reception Wednesday. Pictured with the plaques they received from MVESPA President Dave Gilding (far right) for their years of service are Ray Barland, Barb Borland, Larry Musser, Bea Bowen, Donna Hickey, Pamela Purchis and Jerry Banfield. Recipients not pictured are Barb Foster and Betty Furlong. Remember Mom with 726*0387 MOTHER’S DAY GIFT certificates May 4th & 5th NOW HEAR THIS! Is there anyone out there interested in helping people? If you are, I have just the class for you: The Vermontville Ambulance is putting on a E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Techni­ cian) Class, starting May 3rd, 1990 (Thursday). To be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30-10 p.m. Some Satur­ days. It’s 180 hours. $150.00 per person plus books. The Vermontville Ambulance is always looking for qualified personnel. Interested persons call: 726-1020 (Mar­ ilyn) or 726-0589 (Ken). Please leave your name and phone number, and I’ll get back with you. Marilyn M. Frith Vermontville Ambulance Director The nine retirees who received a plaque in recogni­ tion oftheir years of service in the Maple Valley School District are: Larry Musset: 34 years, mechanic and mechanic supervisor, transportation manager Pamela Purchis: 25 years, assistant cook and head cook Barb Foster: 21 years, bus driver Betty Furlong: 20 years, paraprofessional Bea Bowen, 19 years, bus driver Barb Barland: 15 years, cook Donna Hickey: 15 years, cook Jerry Banfield: 13 years, custodian Ray Barland: 10 years, custodian Gilding made the presentations after delivering a short speech and thanking them for their years of service. “They were all dedicated MSU's 'College Week' for the workers, was the establishment of a seniority system that could be enforced. “It used to be that people with less time, and experience were getting better jobs, raises or promotions over employees with more seniori­ ty,” Purchis said. “Now seniority means something,” Purchis said. Musser added that the union provides a way to resolve problems. “Now there’s a procedure for settling grievances, which we didn’t have before,” he said. Musser and Purchis also The Eaton County College Week Scholarship Committee has announced there are coun­ ty scholarships available for waykin JtNNwc:, mint niiun, JOHNNY CASH. HIS UISIUIUUN __HIGHWAYMAN 2 and Family Entertainment Center DOWNTOWN CHARLOTTE featuring your favorite music on Cassette & Compact Disc including Cassette and CD SINGLES Hundreds and Hundreds to select from *ROCK *COUNTRY *R&B ‘JAZZ ‘NEW AGE •EASY LISTENING ’MUSIC VIDEOS —Areas Lowest Evervday Prices— Cleaners Hitachi Portable Stereos Accessories Gift Certificates 209 S. Cochran, Charlotte...4 doors south of Wildern's Drug Store WET BASEMENT? XII GET ON ONE OF OUR REDUCING PLANS. Our reducing plans are designed so you won’t lose a thing. On the contrary, you’ll gain great savings on these already discounted Simplicity machines. 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Eaton Federal Bank of Charlotte, Farm Credit Ser­ vices, First of AmericaCentral and the Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers have con­ tributed to this county scholar­ ship fund. Applications are available in the Eaton County Extension office at 126 N. Bostwick in Charlotte or call 543-2310 or 372-5594 to have one sent. College Week brochures are in and they are available at the Extension office. agree that there has been a lot of changes over the years, but they both enjoyed working for the school district. Purchis found cooking for the kids a challenge because they’re so hard to please; and, among other things, Musser recalled what it was like shovelling the snow by hand. Reminiscing and visiting with former fellow employees was the order of the day, and everyone said they enjoyed themselves. Gilding said the union hopes to continue the practice of recognizing and honoring its members. implicity scholarships available If You Like Music. You'll Love The ------------------------------ PLUS Storage & Carrying Cases Blank Cassettes Koss & Phantone Stereo Headphones and dependable employees,” Gilding said. Although he supports the union, Musser said he had mixed feelings about the im­ pact it’s had on employment in the district. The union was started large­ ly because the teachers had representation, but the sup­ port personnel had to repre­ sent diemselves. It used to be that each group, bus drivers, cooks, of­ fice personnel, mechanics, etc... just got what they could for themselves, which often made for hard feelings and problems, another employee said. Now they have a unified voice and clear rules and laws. Musser said he basically thought working conditions had improved with the crea­ tion of the union. 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These were comments made by one of the 20 senior citizens from Nashville, Ver­ montville and Hastings and by one of the 70 members of the National Honor Society at Maple Valley High School after they got together for the third annual Senior-Youth Forum. The popular project, designed to enhance communication between the younger and older segments The cast from the school musical entertained the visiting senior citizens with their renditions of several songs from the play, "Give My Regards to Broadway." Singing "Yankee Doodle Dandie" here are Garth Davison, Lisa Long, Polly Sayles, Matt Nehmer, Tami Mason, Jenna Rounds, Crystal Mitchell, Janel Hansen, Lisa Carpenter, Tonya Schaeffer, Andy True, Brad Sansom, Corey Mettler, Elisha Ayers, Melissa Gillian and Bill Reynolds. The cast was accompanied by Carol Kersten. Vermontville Hardware With every $20.00 cash purchase, receive a ticket good for a chance to win the Chamber of Commerce Raffle Drawing. lst prize ... 19" Color TV 2nd PRIZE ... Cordless Telephone 3rd PRIZE ... AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player Drawing to be held Sunday, April 29th during the 50th Vermontville Syrup Festival. Raffle tickets on sale at the Hardware — 50‘ each. We will be CLOSED, Saturday, April 28th & Sunday, April 29th. Please have an enjoyable Syrup Festival. Cash & Carry — While Supplies Last — Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6; Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 726-1121 PARTS & SERVICE ^Richards • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE ■■■■MB __ _ Crbppuance We senice all brands 543-8332 . 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY ... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC KkchcnAid. * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF ★ WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON A TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR MONTGOMERY WARD. AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experitaced, IWaNe A RMMMble Approximately 20 senior citizens and 70 members of the Maple Valley chapter of the National Honor Society got together to exchange ideas and socialize last week. Here they are enjoying the scheduled entertainment, which was provided by the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society and by the cast from the all-school musical. of the community, is spon­ program. sored jointly by the NHS and All of the comments were the Maple Valley/Lakewood positive, said Kay Hartzler, Community Education Community Education Director. Your “In fact, 96 percent of the insurance participants rated the forum needs are between 8 and 10 on a scale of our 1 to 10,” she noted. specialty The program is held in the library and begins with You take care of your farm, doughnuts and registration at RICHARD TOBIAS and we'll take care of your 9:15. The participants are in­ — Agent — insurance needs. 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There are breaks between the discussion sessions, and a potluck lunch put together by the senior citizens was enjoyed. The entertainment provided by both groups, seniors and students, was another one of the high points of the day. Representing the senior citizens, the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society, played several songs and discussed the instruments with the students. Dulcimer player Neva Cor­ dray said even though they didn’t come in time to talk to the students in the discussion groups, she had had a wonder­ ful time and thought the forum was a good idea. Providing the entertainment for the students was the cast from the school musical, which sang “Yankee Doodle Dandy,’’“When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” and “Give My Regards to Broadway.” One senior citizen, Wallace Graham of Nashville, said he thought the students were well prepared for the future. Another, Mary Baker of Nashville, said, “It was a red letter day!” A Vermontville community leader, syrup festival program and arts and crafts chairper­ son, and one of the most ac­ tive seniors around, Hildred Peabody, said she was very happy that she attended. “When I woke up, I thought I’d stay home and rest up, but the forum was just exhilirating,” Peabody said. Bea Bowen, who drove a school bus in Maple Valley for 19 years, said she thought that things had changed con­ siderably over the year. “Kids have changed,” Bowen said. “And education has changed, too. This is the computer age. Consequently, the whole curriculum has changed to accommodate technology.” “Even though these kids speak another language, they were very nice, just a polite, intelligent bunch ofkids, and I really enjoyed being with them,” she added. Senior citizen Ed Smith and his wife Edna, who graduated from Nashville High School in 1931, said they had a great time and plan to return next year. “I talked to a sharp bunch today,” Ed said. “When you get down to brass tacks, these kids are good thinkers.” Edna added that she was im­ pressed with the career plans of the older students. Ed said he attributed their acuity to the quality of educa­ tion they’re getting. “I told them that in high school today, they’re getting the equivalent of what we got in a junior college when I was young,” Smith said. Many of the students said they were impressed by the in­ sights and recollections of the senior citizens. “I really enjoyed the stories the seniors told,” one student said. NHS Advisor Sue Steffel said she thought everyone had a good time and that the students communicated easily and effectively with the seniors. Perhaps another student summed up the third annual Senior-Youth Forum best with this remark left on the evalua­ tion sheet: “What impressed me most was the sharing of thoughts and ideas between the youth and the seniors and seeing that there is no generation gap.” Members of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society: Bill Cordray, guitar; Neva Cordary, hammer dulcimer; Stan Pierce, dulcimer; and Les Rayber, fiddle, entertain the students and seniors citizens at the 3rd annual Senior—Youth Forum, which is sponsored jointly by the National Honor Society and Maple Valley/Lakewood Community Education. Maple Valley senior is one of awards program honorees Maple Valley High School senior Scott Edwin Knoll will be one of 27 area students who were selected as exemplary for the sixth annual Excellence in Education awards program Wednesday at the Sheraton Inn in Lansing. The students were selected on the basis of leadership, community service and academic excellence. Those named also were asked to select the educator who was most influential in his or her academic career. The students, their parents and educators will be honored during the dinner and awards presentation. Students also will spend the day visiting host companies that sponsored them for their awards. Knoll was sponsored by K. Rossman Com-munications. The Excellence in Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, APRIL 24 • Varsity Baseball (DH) Away, Lakewood, 4:15 p.m. • J.V. Baseball, Home, Lakewood, 4:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 • Varsity Track, Home, Pennfield, 4:30 p.m. • F.F.A. Banquet, High School, 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 26 • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Home, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Baseball &. Softball, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. • Jr. High Track, Home, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 27 - No School MONDAY, APRIL 30 • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Home, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. 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Group I (8 and under) can­ not compete in the state tournament. The following wrestlers earned medals at Holt Regionals: Group I (8 and under) - 55 lbs., Jeff Jones, fourth place, Nashville. Group IV (13 and 14) - 145 lbs., Shane Scott, second place, Vermontville. The following wrestlers earned medals at Ionia Regionals: Group II (9 and 10) - 55 lbs., Chris Magoon, fourth place, Vermontville. Group HI (11 and 12) - 95 lbs., Tony Appleman, third place, Nashville. One wrestler earned a medal at Portage Regionals. That was in Group III (11 and M.V. girls track team finish first at Wolverine relays The Valley girls girls The Maple Maple Valley track team won five events and placed in eleven oftwelve on their way to winning the Godwin Wolverine Relays for the second consecutive year. The Lions finished with a total of 90 points, second place Byron Center had 41, while host Godwin Godwin Heights Heights scored scored host 40 points to finish third in the fifteen team field. 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Placing third was the 440 relay team of Reid, Kelly Eastman, Furlong and Reese; the distance medley team of Shoup, Rosin, Ashley and Furlong, the same foursome which also finished fourth in the two mile relay. The girls also moved their dual meet record to 3-0 this past week defeating St. Philip 105 to 23 and Springfield by the score of 117 to 9. The team will host Pennfield on Wednesday with field events starting at 4:30 p.m. Call 945-9554 Lost & Found or stop by ... LOST DOG: German Shepherd, female, black and tan, 125 lbs., black spot on tongue. 726-0170. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Congratulations on your 50th Annual MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL ATTENTION FARMERS If you want your wheat to get the professional treatment there’s only one team to consider Grange plans awards program April 28 Maple Valley jayvee baseball team wins 2 April 23-28 is Grange Week and Saturday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. Maple Leaf Grange is taking this time to honor three citizens in Nashville. It will be the Grange’s way of saying “thank you” to these people for all they do for others. They are there ready to help at any time, without expecting anything in return. Master Ann Schantz will also present awards to Grange members. Every year Maple Leaf has an awards night. This year it is going to be combined with the citizens’ awards. At 6:30 there will be a turkey supper. Then the Grange will have entertain­ ment and the presentation. The Maple Valley jayvee baseball team got offto a good start this year with wins over St. Philip and Middleville. In the St. Philip game, Kirk Warner pitched five good inn­ ings allowing only two earned runs on two hits and three walks. Kale Dipert finished up the final two innings to insure the 9-4 victory. In hitting Jeremy Sampson and Brian Brandt both had 1 hit and 2 RBI’s each. Kirk Warner went 2 for 5 and scored three runs. Other players getting hits were Dar­ rel Stine,, Seth Kangas, and Kale Dipert. The J.V. team chose one of the coldest and windiest days ofthe spring to play and 11 in­ ning contest with a good Mid­ dleville team. After 4 hours and 15 minutes ofbaseball the young Lions came away with a 16-12 victory. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611 anytime. 6a6a6a6* Darrel Stine, Kale Dipert, and Kirk Warner all pitched for M.V. Stine pitched 7 inn­ ings, Dipert 2!6 innings, and Warner finished the game picking up his second win in two days. The hot bat award goes to Brian Brandt. He went 4 for 6 with a double, triple and 5 runs battled in. Other players with two hits were Jeff Knoll, Dayton Walker and Kirk Warner, both of his were doubles. Carl Mazurek almost wrapped the game up in regulation play but his bid for a three run home run went foul by just inches. The J.V. team has their work cut out for them this week with always tough Pennfield on Monday and a double header with Lakewood on Tuesday. They finish the week with a trip to Bellevue on Thursday. 6a6a6a6a6a : vermontvillefejM^* RESIDENTIAL & FARMS • New Construction * • Repairs • Reroofingo•> Business Services Full Insured — FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor (#75036) <o BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment ROOFING-SLDINGREMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. « Stop in and compare the advantages of having your wheat given the custom treatment with 28% liquid nitrogen over other nitrogen sources. We’re sure you’ll agree that our custom application service will fit into your farming program just right! * —• 604 West Henry <o Charlotte m •6a6a6a6a6a6a6a6a6a6 Congratulations on your 50th Annual Maple Syrup Festival AFFORDABLE FUN. Fishing Engines from 2.2 H.P. up to 40 H.P. with Tiller Steering, Oil Injection, Electric Start and Power Trim. PONTOON We are now taking orders for top dressing wheat. Sign up today! Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5; Sat. 8 to Noon and FISHING BOATS by SYLVAN lAHsMIJsW I outboards" Uw Tw SII bi II • 870 South Main, Vermontville, Michigan • w 543-1002 CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR’S BIG “A” Team EATON COUNTY S MOST EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE FULL SERVICE FARM CENTER o> b SOUTH M-66 — NASHVILLE Phone _ ■•Wil i&Z �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 24, 1990 — Page 19 slip. Preparing for Syrup Festival will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Vermont­ ville Methodist Church. There will be no choir practice. In­ stead, at the Congregational Church at 7 p.m. the choir practice for Festival Sunday and there will be a joint wor­ ship service at the Congrega­ tional Church at 11 a.m. April 29. If you thought you heard bagpipes Sunday morning, you did, at the Methodist Church. Vermontville News Recent guests of Greta Firster were Ola Osstenman and Violet Feightner of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Don Phillips of Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Tom McComb of Lans­ ing, and Mrs. Gertrude Mon­ tgomery of Nashville. The Vermontville Academy Museum is freshly swept and dusted, ready to be open for Festival weekend. Hessel and Madelyn Forest were in Farwell Sunday. They attended a 45th wedding an­ niversary dinner for her cousins, Kendall and Jean Wood. Sunday visitors at Don and Shirley Lewis’ were their children, Don and Debbie Lewis, and their grand­ children Donnie, Dana, Justin and Chrissy. Their friend, Serena Goodenough, was there for lunch, too. On Wednesday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion in Charlotte, people may register 4-H dairy meeting for a new commodity card. Registrant’s should bring pro­ set for May 1 of of income. Don’t forget All 4-H dairy leaders, white slips received last time. You don’t get your FEMA parents and older teens are in­ food unless you have your vited to attend a dairy plann­ ing meeting Tuesday, May 1, at 8 p.m. at the Charlotte Elias Brothers Restaurant. Several fair items, including ordering ribbons and trophies, special awards and confirmation of the fair judge will be discussed. Classfied ACTION-ADS Call 945-9554 weekly M.V. senior is one awards honoree NOW AVAILABLE... Horse Print Pillow Tops Simp Simplicity • McCalls • Kwik Sew V// /V/ VV All..-IN STOCK PATTERNS HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 . '‘T't HOURS Mon. thru rr Sat. 9-5:30; Fri. 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Shurfine ACCEPTED DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS offer limited to Mfgs. coupon of 5O‘ or Ims In value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — limit one coupon per item. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-05-01.pdf 83c52f77b7fb7a16c3f3c9d682bf7253 PDF Text Text LE VRLEE 12/30/99 Hastings Puhi ic Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 PAI» Hastings F Hastings. 49OM Permit W* Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905^ P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) TheMapIe Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 40 — Tuesday, May 1, 1990 Sun, syrup and fun draw record crowds to SyrupyFestival by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE Unseasonably warm temperatures, sunny skies, lots of pure maple syrup and plenty of fun and food brought a record crowd to the 50th an­ nual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival over the weekend, said festival cor­ poration president Stan Trumble. Friday’s temperatures were in the low 80s, Saturday was partly cloudy, windy and in the 70s, and Sunday saw more of the same. Storm clouds threatened Saturday afternoon and Sun­ day, but they blew over, leav­ ing mostly clear skies for the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of festival-goers from across the state. “This was one of the fmest festivals in memory,” Trum­ ble said. “The weather was wonderful, and the crowd was one of the largest ever.” Festival Master of Ceremonies Doug Kelsey agreed. “It was a great festival,” Kelsey said, “I can’t recall too many that had better weather and bigger crowds.” A maple syrup producer and matriarch of perhaps the biggest syrup producing families in the state, Fem Gearhart of Charlotte, said maple syrup and maple pro­ duct sales were pretty good Saturday morning and that she expected them to pick up later in day and on Sunday. Her son, Larry Gearhart, who was stationed at the other end of the festival, also reported good sales. A gallon of pure maple syrup produced and gauranteed by the Vermont- ville Producers’ Association sold for $28 this year. The Gearharts were some of the few producers with plenty of syrup for sale. The 1990 parade grand marshals and festival honored citizens, Gerald and Leola Lundstrum, as well as last year’s, Wayne and Marian Pennock, reported low syrup production . because of the J weather this winter. 9Q Gearhart said she was for-'" tunate because she tapped in the beginning of February. “I made 500 gallons of syrup in the first week of February,’’ Gearhart recalled. But like all producers, she is reticent when it comes to tell- ing exactly how much syrup ishe produced this year. ' “We gathered 25 eight­ barrel loads one week,” she said. “It was a good year for us. But she admits that it was just a good guess because it’s Mother Nature who ultimately See Sun, syrup, on page 6 Committee appointments announced Spoelstra named Nashville Village Council's President Pro Tem by Mark LaRose Spoelstra works for Michigan Bell and he and his wife, Clara, who died last year, raised four children in Nashville, where he has lived for much of his life. Village President Ray Hin­ ckley also announced the following board and commit­ tee appointments at the regular council meeting: Department of Public Works Committee: Chairper­ son Forrest Burd and Sue VanDerske Police Committee: Chairperson Ted Spoelstra and Dave Toman Finance Committee: Chairperson Toman and Carol Dwyer Parks, Library and Lights Committee: Chairperson StaffWriter NASHVILLE Trustee Ted Spoelstra was appointed Thursday by the Village Council to serve as president pro tem. Spoelstra, a Republican who is serving his third term on the council,-jokingly gave the only “no” vote to the mo­ tion to approve the appoint­ ment after being the only can­ didate nominated. He succeeds Raymond Hin­ ckley, who recently was elected village president. Active and well liked in the community, Spoelstra is also running unopposed for one of two open seats on the Maple Valley Board of Education. John Krolik of Vermontville is running unopposed for the other board seat. Ted Spoelstra Habitat to break ground Sunday Habitat for Humanity/Barry County will break ground in Nashville for a new home for a low income family this Sunday. The public is invited to attend the 3 p.m. ceremony, which will be held on property at the corner of Reed and State streets (shown in the photo). The land for the project was donated by the Nashville Housing Corp. Habitat also plans to rennovate a nearby existing home. To help raise funds for those projects a chicken and Swiss steak dinner is being held Friday, May 4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. in Hastings. See Spoelstra, on page 5 Commissioner Fleetham honored by U.S. Congress by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE U. S. Congressman Howard Wolpe told a crowd at the 50th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Saturday that a tribute to Eaton County Com­ missioner Edgar Fleetham would be entered in the Con­ gressional Record. The tribute is being paid to Fleetham upon his retirement from public office. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the longestserving public servant in my (3rd) Congressional District in southwestern Michigan, Mr. Edgar Fleetham, on the occasion of his retirement from public office,” Wolpe read from the tribute. Wolpe went on to note that Fleetham has served as an elected official in a number of positions and offices since he served as Sunfield Township Treasurer when he was 21 years old in 1936. After naming some of the many offices and positions Fleetham held in local govern­ ment, Wolpe noted that Fleetham served as the lay leader of his church for 46 years. “Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that Michigan and Eaton County will lose a great public servant when Edgar Fleetham retires this year. His commit­ ment to public service and his responsiveness to his consti­ tuents have been his trademarks these many years — and these characteristics have been repaid with the af­ fection and respect his consti­ tuents hold for him. U.S. Congressman Harold Wolpe presents retiring Eaton County Commissioner with a tribute that will become part of the congressional record for 1990. Fleetham is the longest-serving elected public official with 54 years of service in the 3rd congressional district. “We are all in his debt, and I know that my colleagues will want to join with me in wishing Edgar Fleetham all of the best on the occasion of his retirement from public of­ fice,” Wolpe finished reading the tribute. Many of Fleetham’s consti­ tuents were present and gave him a round of applause as he received a copy of the con­ gressional tribute from Wolpe. Fleetham then delivered a prepared speech. He opened on a light note and thanked Wolpe for presenting him with the honor. “In mock seriousness I have never been able to con­ vince you to be a conser­ vative, and you have never been able to make me a liberal,” the Republican com­ missioner told the Democratic congressman. “But the important thing is that we respect and like each other, and if all public of­ ficials shared relationships like ours, government would be able to do great things,” Fleetham quipped. Fleetham went on to say that he couldn’t accept the tribute before “paying proper tribute to those who have made my 54 years in public life possible.” Most of the credit, Fleetham said, goes to his secretary and wife, Rosa. However, he also thanked his friends, colleagues and constituents, who “made the task of serving a privilege rather than a duty and helped to make any measure of suc­ cess that I may have achieved possible.” Fleetham also spoke of the inspiration he received from the Village of Vermontville and its many historical buildings. Before giving thanks to everyone, he added that he believed it is necessary to maintain the moral and spiritual values of the pioneers. “For unless we return to the heritage of those values, we will never solve the economic, the social and the environmen­ tal problems of our day.” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1, 1990 — Page 2 Michigan Dept, of Education official talks to M.V. seniors ’ J-Ad Graphics News Service Dr. PeterL. Bunton of the Michigan Department of Education spoke to 40 graduating Maple Valley seniors recently about deci­ sion making, setting goals, success, intolerance, cultural awareness and life after high school. Dr. Bunton was invited to speak to the students by senior class president Roger Claypool. Claypool and National Honor Society advisor Sue Steffel said the talk by Bun­ ton, a self-styled contemporary philosopher and poet and an eloquent, engaging and entertaining speaker, was very inspiring. “We are in total control of our lives and make our own decisions. Outside sources set guidelines, rules and in­ fluences, but we make our own decisions regarding our behavior — whether or not to follow or to break the rules,” said Dr. Bunton, obviously not a philosophical determinist. “The decisions you make are always yours, and you must decide which are your best choices,” he added, leav­ ing no doubt that he advocates a free-will philosophy. "You can always change your mind. But first you have to have a plan.” Among the numerous handouts and poems Dr. Bunton gave the students were a checklist on “Taking Effec­ tive Control” and this poem titled, “Aim So High You’ll Never Be Bored:” The Greatest waste Of our Natural resources Is the Number of People Who never Achieve their Potential. Get out Of that Slow land, Shift Into that Fast lane. If you think You can’t You won’t. If you think You can, There’s a Good chance You will. Even making The effort Will make You feel "Whatever you do seek to be kind, caring, loving, positive and self-supporting. Whatever you do seek to do the right thing," says Dr. Peter L. Bunton of the Michigan Department of Education, who addressed the seniors in Sue Steffel's Advanced Placement English course and Chris Ricketts' Global Issues class. Bunton came to Maple Valley High School last week after being invited by senior class president Roger Claypool to speak about life after high school, careers and success. Like a new Person. Reputations Are made By searching “Oh boy! A discount on my car insurance. Thanks, honey!” Special discounts for safe drivers 45 and over are available from your Auto-Owners agent. vluto-Owners Insurance ThbNo PrMl^n Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Stan Trumble For things that Can’t be done And doing them Aim low: Boring. Aim high: Soaring. Dr. Bunton also gave the seniors a handout containing inspirational quotations that was titled ‘‘Success Pathways.” The quotations dealt with the qualities and virtues of “love and belonging”, “Self­ worth and self-esteem”, and “Freedom and choices.” Other information Bunton passed on to the graduating seniors included examples and, “Definitions of In­ tolerances,” such as “Pre­ judice, ‘‘Bigotry,” ‘‘Discrimination” and “Racism.” The students also par­ ticipated in a written exercise on “Cultural Awareness.” Other insights and advice that he shared or discussed with students included a reminder to “Never give up (your goals)! If you give up, you’ll never achieve them.” “When you don’t get something you want, what do you do?” he asked. “Putting yourself down doesn’t make you feel any bet­ ter; it doesn’t help,” he add­ ed. “So don’t do it.” Bunton gave the students a Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass.......... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass.......... 9:30 am. Ho/y Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Comer 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 METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA.......... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY 18322651 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School .11 am. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 am. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ...... A.M. Service ... P.M. Service ..... Wed. Service...... :45 am. ..11a.m. ..7 p.m. ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time Alter Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN number of tools to work with they enter “the real world,” Steffel said. Most of all, he reminded them that they have choices. “If you are miserable, it’s because you’ve allowed yourself to be miserable,” Dr. Bunton said. “You have the choice to do something about it.” He also discussed ways to deal with situations in which pathways to success or to their goals are closed. “Ask what you can do to open them,” Bunton advised. Claypool said most of the students thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Bunton’s presentation and some found it exhilirating arid humorous. as From Our Readers Child’s talent was outstanding Dear editor: In this day and age, one has to give credit where it is due, and when it is due, to give en­ couragement where it is most useful. When a child possesses a God-given talent, this is a gift. On Friday evening at the Vermontville Syrup Festival, one saw a child with such a talent, who is a true amateur (without any professional lessons or training), who per­ formed very well and won an award. Although this little lad won an award, in my opinion, she is deserving of a lot of praise and compliments and recogni­ tion, though she really and 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. truly was a amateur, in per­ forming her jazz dance routine. Congratulations, Casey, for a dance well performed. Casey Hansbarger is the daughter of Doug and Cathy Hansbarger of 11360 Scipio Road, Vermontville-Nashville area, the granddaughter of Mrs. Geneva Knoll, and great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Curtis and great-granddaughter of Mrs. Cleone Knoll. I hope that it is realized that not everyone possesses such talent as a Casey Hansbarger, and that she keeps on performing. Sincerely, Mrs. Isabelle V. Dean MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 am. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir....... :00 p.m. Church School & Adult Education . .9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist . .10:30 am. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday......... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............. 7:00 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ..... 11:00 am. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1, 1990 — Page 3 Eaton County 4-Her members model in annual style revue More than 85 4-H members from across Eaton County modeled clothing fashions they had made for themselves in the 4-H Style Revue April 7. During the day, participants were evaluated on how they presented themselves and the garments in Charlotte. “The Great Model Search” theme set the stage for the evening Style Revue at Charlotte Junior High School auditorium with an elaborate display of red, black and white balloons highlighting a blown-up silhoutte of a model. It gave 4-H members the chance to model their garments for the public before awards were presented. Julie Swift, administrative leader for Sunrisers 4-H Club and from Charlotte, served as chair for the Style Revue. Judy Locke of Charlotte, was mistress of ceremonies. Elaine Shegitz of Dimondale and Cheryl Lilly of Charlotte were narrators. Kathy Wright, Charlotte Mayor, presented the awards. “Best of Show” plaques and certificates were awarded to: Young Sewers - Marcie Gearhart, Busy B Sewers & Crafters 4-H Club, and Jessica Harmon, Mandy Wireman and Kristina Wine; all from Walton Wonders 4-H Club. Junior Sewers - Michelle Vogel, We-R-A-4-H Club; Eric Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club; and Elissa Good, Spaulding 4-H Club. Senior Sewers Krista McGuire and Tonya Mott, both from Walton Wonders 4-H Club. Young Knitter - Bessann Martin, Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club. Junior Knitter Elissa Good, Spaulding 4-H Club. Senior Knitter Christina Priesman, Spaulding 4-H Club. Receiving Style Revue Awards: Young Sewers - Jonessa Hammonds, Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club; Melissa Wolf, Boody Feeders 4-H Club; Geoff Stephens, Sunrisers 4-H Club; and Gabriel Papoi, Chester Cham­ pions 4-H Club. Junior Sewers Sarah Mater, Vermontville Jr. Maple Valley Annual Alumni Banquet to be held May 19 The 1990 Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, at the Maple High School gym. Those who want to attend are asked to send in reservations by Wed-nesday, May 9. Checks may be made out to the Maple Valley Alumni Association, and the address is Box 255, Nashville, 49073. The meal will cost $7 and Alumni Association dues are $1 for the current year. The school will be open for the event at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7. All Maple Valley, Nashville and Ver­ montville graduates are invited to attend the dinner, reminiscing and reception. Because of the large mailing list, invitations are being mailed to those who attended the previous year and the Classes of 1970, 1965, 1960, 1955, 1950, 1945, and 1940. Officials organizing the event say there will be lots of seating room in the gym. Special recognition this year will go to the Classes of 1940 (50-year reunion) and 1965 (25-year reunion). Three teachers also will be honored for their service to the three high- schools. For more information, call Russ Furlong at 852-1910 or Judy Hook at 852-9655. Obituaries Geraldine (Brown) Wells WELLS VERMONTVIL­ LE - Geraldine (Brown) Wells, 73 of 6371 North Ionia Road, Vermontville passed away Wednesday, April 18, 1990 at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital, Charlotte. Mrs. Wells was bom in Gratiot County, the daughter of Claiyton and Ella (South­ worth) Brown. She had been a Vermontville resident since 1940 and was life member of the Kalamo O.E.S #399. She is survived by her husband, Frederick L. Well; a daughter, Mrs. Art (Saundra) Haas of Vermontville; three granddaughters and two great grandsons. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 21, at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte with Rev. William Brown officiating. Burial was at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Farmers 4-H Club; Becky Gross, Spaulding 4-H Club; Nicole Miller, Walton Wonders 4-H Club; and Jolene Pennington, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club. Senior Sewers Amy Swift, Sunrisers 4-H Club and Brenda Berkompas, Busy B Sewers 4-H Club. Young Knitter - Samara Carmondy, Country Kids 4-H Club. Junior Knitters Sarah Mater and Lindsey Krolic, both from Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club. Honor Group ribbons were presented to: Young Sewers - April and Amber Jones and Heather Newman, all from Millerburg 4-H Club; Erin Booher, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club; Sarah Christiansen and Michelle Wolf, both from Boody Feeders 4-H Club; Beth Hyvarinen, Sunfield 4-H Club; Stephanie Rohdy, Chester Champions 4-H Club; and Kathy Pettit and Erin Postal, both from We-RA-4-H Club. Junior Sewers - Jonathon Gross, Spaulding 4-H Club; Sarah Smuts, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club; Sherri Fuller, We-R-A-4-H Club; Lucinda Reed, Millerburg 4-H Club; Erin Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club; Sarah Ross, Benton Variety 4-H Club; Jodi Lilly, Chester Champions 4-H Club; and Carol Southward and Trevor Shumaker, both of Country Kids 4-H Club. Senior Sewers - Mandee Reist, Benton Variety 4-H Club, and Misty Jacobs, Chester Champions 4-H Club. Young Knitters - Jacinda Elliston and Mandy Pierce, both of Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club; Shannon Sheler, Country Kids 4-H Club; and Erin Muladom, Maurer 4-H Club. Junior Knitters Erin Hokanson and Sara Kinyon, both from Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club and Jessica Menzer, Country Kids 4-H Club. Ute are here to help you ... DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA The Mirrors image" wiucHa iujaaelt Hair stylist for Mon, women * Children 111 N. 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Main Street Vermontville 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 1, 1990 — Page 4 Tornado leaves one dead in storm 57 years ago The tale of a deadily tor­ nado that killed a rural Hastings man with ties to Nashville topped the local news 57 years ago this week. For details on this and other stories of the day, let’s look at The Nashville News issue of May 4, 1933. Heavy storms in state; tor­ nado near Hastings - A.W. Stevens, Who Married Edith Elliston, Injured Fatally in Collapse of Bam - Michigan May Day disorders came from Old Man Weather rather than the Socialists or Com­ munists, and much damage resulted from both the Sunday and Monday storms of heavy rain, hail and wind. All visited Nashville, which, however, escaped any serious damage though the wind of Monday night, which preceded that storm after the wannest day of spring. An ominous roar came from a tomadic wind which was of greater intensity west and north of Hastings, resulting in the death of A.W. Stevens, residing on M-37 near Lake Algonquin, and husband of a former Castleton girl, the former Edith Elliston, sister of Mrs. John Appelman (of Nashville), and much proper­ ty damage. Mr. Stevens, 57, who came from the Homer vicinity about a year ago, and a neighbor were at the Stevens bam with a sick cow as the storm came up, and the neighbor went home to close his garage doors, not liking the looks of the storm. Before he could return, the twister, traveling in a northwesterly direction, wrecked the bam, a 32x56 foot structure with basement, and as the bam left the foun­ dation the stone wall crumbl­ ed, falling on Stevens, who suffered a crushed chest and a broken arm and leg. He was extricated from the wreckage by neighbors and survived several hours after taken to his home, where he was given hypodermics and kept quiet without removing his clothing, expecting that he would be removed to a day evening at the Community hospital a little later. House, and was known as Mr. Stevens leaves only the Ladies’ Night, the ladies be­ widow in the immediate ing guests and incidentally family. furnishing the potluck dishes. Funeral services for Mr. L.H. Cook was toastmaster Stevens were arranged for 1:30 this afternoon (Thurs­ and acquitted himself very ad­ mirably. In a happy vein, he day) from the home, with presented Dr. Stewart Lofburial in Lakeview Cemetery, dahl, who toasted and roasted Nashville. the ladies; and Mrs. Chester The bam, leveled to the ground by the wind, is said to Smith, who roasted and toasted the men. be the fourth structure there. Community singing was en­ The previous three, it is related, were struck by lightn­ joyed, Rev. M.E. Hoyt ing and then burned. Horses leading. The ladies’ quartet of were rescued from the bam the Evangelical Church was without injury but the cow and -well received in two several hogs were killed. A delightfully rendered $1,000 windstorm insurance numbers. The real feature of the “surwas in effect. A nearby neighbor lost a prise program” was the hog house and the back end of unusually splendid reading his bam, while north of given by Henry Ford, a propro­ Hastings a poultry house was mising young lawyer of wrecked and a thousand Kalamazoo, under the title “The Valiant Die a Victorious young chicks scattered. At the Hastings Country Club the Death.” It was a reading very portico was laid flat. Con- difficult, but beautifully done, siderable damage resulted in and had the other Henry Ford Rutland Township. been present he would no doubt have turned green with To sell the 3.2 beer? Four envy. The concluding number on local men file - Council Ap­ proval Asked, But Governing the program was a very funny Regulations Not Known, So skit given by the following: Action Waits - Who will Raymond McConnell, Allen dispense the 3.2 beer in Brumm and Albert Parrott, Nashville after the 25-year the nucleus of Nashville’s “drouth" ushered in by local dramatic club. Their comic option and continued by sketch was entitled “No More prohibition? Wives Wanted in No one knows yet, though Pumpkinville.” the village council has on file Two Battle Creek men so far petititions for approval from four men, Fred White, pulled Hinckley job - Staging E.L. Kane, Judd Phillips and a daring burglary of the Deo Clothier, who licenses Kroger store, 478 Main would be, passed on by the Street, Battle Creek, two Bat­ State Liquor Commission. tle Creek young men came to So far, things have not grief, and through their capdeveloped to the point where ture came the solving of the the village council has been latest burglary of the Hinckley advised as to the number of li- gas station, and the return of quor dealers that might be the Philco radio that was in allowed here and other rules the room of the older of the of procedure. And until then, man. They were to be quesno real action can be taken by tioned also about the tires the local “dads”. taken from the Hinckley Henry Ford talks at station. The men, Jesse Jaycox, 30, Brotherhood supper - The Final Meeting of the Season 9 West Grand Circle, and Draws Good Attendance With Ralph Henry, 22, 31 Oxford Fine Program - The con- St., smashed a window of the cluding Brotherhood meeting store, took a large quantity of of the season was held Mon- cigarettes, smoking and chew­ ing tobacco, and small amount of change, and sped away in a car. A store employee, sleep­ ing in the store, gave the alarm and the police detec­ tives caught the trail and cap­ tured the men near the east ci­ ty limits without going to the store. Six hours after the crime, both having waived examina­ tion, sentences had been pro­ nounced by Judge Hatch. The arrest of two Battle Creek men in April 1933, solved the case of the latest break-in at the Hinckley service station on Nashville's South Main Street, which had become a frequent target of burglars during the Depression years. Merrill Hinckley opened this station built by the Dixie Oil Company in 1928, moving his business from the North Main garage, which was sold to Olsen. Later, as seen in this 1930s photo, Hinckley sold Mobil gas for White Star Refinery, and in the late 1940s the tiny octagonal station was replaced with a more modern building. Hinckley's 1934 Packard is seen at left. Barry’s quota is 42; Eaton County’s is 64 Barry County’s quota for the government forestry service is 42, Eaton County’s 64. L.R. Glasgow is chairman for Barry County, and E.G. Davis for Eaton County. Only young, unmarried men with dependents need apply now for work that is to be had in 11 camps in Michigan. About 10,000 men will be used in them. Bud Olsen (seen here in 1929) moved his business from this garage on North Main to a location in the heart of downtown Nashville in April 1933, and a blacksmith from Battle Creek moved into these quarters. Olsen became pro­ prietor of the North End garage in 1928 and retained ownership until his death in 1967, renting out the building for a few years during the Depression. Located at the junction of Reed Street, the garage still stands, but the old grist mill, seen in background at right, is now gone. Locals - Dr. Emory Mor­ ris, son of Dr. and Mrs. E.T. Morris (of Nashville), has resigned as president of the Battle Creek Dental Society, owing to the press of his duties as newly appointed dental director of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Dr. Geo Cannon, vice president of the Battle Creek Dental Society, a relative of Mrs. Melissa Roe and Mrs. Carl Tuttle, became acting president following the resignation of Dr. Morris, and will serve until the annual election in September. Mrs. Ward Smith has returned home from Bumips, where she has been the past few weeks caring for scarlet fever cases among her relatives. Leo Norton continues to improve from his recent serious injury received at the home farm in Maple Grove, where he suffered a multiple fracture of the head when kicked by a horse. He is still at the home of his grandfather, Charles Norton, in Nashville. Bud Olsen has moved his garage equipment from the building on North Main Street, to the machine shop at the rear of the John Appelman store (1990 note: now Nashville Hardware), and the building formerly occupied by him becomes the location of the new blacksmith shop of Brown and Rook of Battle Creek, moving into the new headquarters this week. Mrs. Frances Law, nee Greta Young, of San Diego, Calif., who accompanied the remains of her aunt, Miss Rilla J. Nichols, here for in­ terment, visited until Friday with Mrs. C.L. Glasgow and met some of her old-time friends when she accom­ panied her cousin, Mr. Thomas, to Lansing. She also was to visit relatives in Grand Rapids before returning to her western home. Mr. and Mrs. Dell White have gone to Algonquin Lake" to stay with Mrs. Will Stevens, whose husband was fatally injured in the tornado storm there Monday night. Lloyd Everts, on a cross­ country trip to California with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bivens, writes cards to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Everts, telling of the bad detours and good time. They spent Thursday night with relatives of Mrs. Bivens at Laramie, Wyo., and were remaining there on Friday. Mrs. E.E. Camcross, who with her family operated a restaurant here for some time and then returned to Morenci, has but recently returned to Morenci from University Hospital, Ann Arbor, and her condition, it is reported, does not improve. Laurence Garlinger, one of the local boys to enter the U.S. Navy, was transferred from the U.S.S. Maryland to the U.S. Relief Hospital ship this Saturday preceding Easter, where he underwent an operation for recurrent hernia, which was performed April 25, and from which he is improving nicely, which will be good news to his friends. His brother, Lorin, remained on the U.S.S. Maryland, to which Laurence will return later. Laurence was in San Diego, and Lorin was at Bremerton, Wash. (Writer here was apparently referring to March 10, 1933, quakes in the Los Angeles area, which killed 120 per­ sons, injured many others, and caused more than $40,000,000 in property damage). A surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ayers Sun­ day when relatives and friends came with well-filled baskets to remind them of their 32nd wedding anniversary. Those enjoying the repast were Mr. and Mrs. Will Woodard and family of Vermontville, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Woodard of Charlotte, Miss Catherine Canberry of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. William Ayres of Hastings, and Miss Fannie Woodard of Nashville. A beautiful gift was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Ayres. Miss Hazelbelle White is able to be up the most of the time and walked downtown Tuesday afternoon. •A number of elderly people, shut-ins and others were made happy because thoughtful children hung May baskets for them, filled with pretty early wildflowers, the first wild blossoms several of the reci­ pients had seen this year. NOW HEAR THIS! Is there anyone out there interested in helping people? If you are, I have just the class for you: The Vermontville Ambulance is putting on a E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Techni­ cian) Class, starting May 3rd, 1990 (Thursday). To be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30-10 p.m. Some Satur­ days. It’s 180 hours. $150.00 per person plus books. The Vermontville Ambulance is always looking for qualified personnel. Interested persons call: 726-1020 (Mar­ ilyn) or 726-0589 (Ken). Please leave your name and phone number, and I’ll get back with you. Marilyn M. Frith Vermontville Ambulance Director �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. Moy 1. 1990 — Page 5 Spoelstra named Nashville President Pro Tem , Larry Filter and Sue VanDerske Putnam Park Board: Chairperson VanDerske, Toman and Warren Travoli Buildings and Grounds Committee: Chairperson Spoelstra and Filter Policy Committee: Chairperson Toman and Dwyer Ordinance Committee: Chairperson Dwyer and VanDerske Transfer and Recycling Board: Carl Tobias and Spoelstra Fire and Ambulance Board: Burd and Filter Director of Public Works: Leon Frith, Scott Decker, Assistant Acting Chief of Police: Sgt. Gene Koetje Cemetery Board: Chairpers o n F i 1 t e r , Secretary/Treasurer Decker and Koetje Zoning Board of Appeals: Chairperson Carl Tobias, William Thompson, Jeanne Steortz, Don Connor, Jeffrey Beebe, Richard Tobias and Elsie Arbour Planning Commission: Chairperson Nelson Brumm, Carl Tobias, Gerald Shoup, Warren Travoli, Virginia Tobias, Bonnie White and Dan Clark Zoning Administrator: Tom Taylor In other business Thursday: — After receiving 10 bids for the purchase of the village’s 1988 Ford Crown Victoria LTD police car, the council accepted the high bid of 54,509 from Jeannette Joseph. The other bids ranged from Roger Brumm’s low of $1,550 to Gene Koetje’s $4,401. — The council passed a motion approving the pur­ chase of a dental insurance package for village employees from J. W. Underwriting Inc., which also carries the employees’ life and health insurance. The premium will be ap­ proximately $354.68 for seven employees. However, two employees already have dental insurance and may get the perk in cash if Ryan will Six area students named to SMAA Conference All-Academic team 1% teiS’H rt5s'’io IlJ’IBb1 «ita Ww*li. 5^ I , ■matfll ^lo itaiiatU W «ii>^(| “*{ MMfefci ita YtuHdUiJ ■Ita- iafijjiiipti; iW Jfr.ulJLta KsMRtii W iMiptait Ute ® nd ntttd bn tail Mijita® BIS. m ilMiilita'W net tat W tai (Stated W ta,8W|^ idlyjifefi, it fo"1 stlts plsW®1^1 ip. Three Maple Valley High School students and another three from Bellevue have been named to the SMAA All­ Conference Academic team. Selections to the honor group are made on the basis ofgrade point average ( a minimum of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale), course work completed in the curriculum, extra­ curricular activities and citizenship and leadership in their communities. A total of 36 students representing six of the seven schools in the athletic conference were named to the honor. The schools in the SMAA are Maple Valley, Bellevue, Bronson, Battle Creek St. Phillip, Battle Creek Pennfield, Battle Creek EISD Board extends contract for superintendent's position The Eaton Intermediate Scool District Board of Education met April 18 at the EISD office in Charlotte and unanimously approved Superintendent F. James McBride’s contract for the next school year 1990-91. The board accepted the ad­ ministrative recommendation for contracted services for human resource management and legal services, and a new board policy dealing with medically fragile students was introduced. McBride discuss­ ed a self-funded dental/vision insurance plan that could save the district money. Superintendent McBride read a letter from the Michigan Association of Educators of the Gifted, Talented and Creative, com­ mending Barbara Davis, EISD Consultant, for her con­ tribution to gifted and talented students. She will receive an award of excellence from MAEGTC. 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Earning honorable mention accolades were seniors Angie Bahs, Dawn Lundquist and Steve Bowen of Maple Valley and seniors Cliff Zang, Jodi Poyer and Michelle Nickson and juniors David Reynolds and Traci Jones of Bellevue. Job search fair planned for May 3 The Employment Service Center of Eaton Intermediate School District and the Lans­ ing Tri-County Employment and Training Consortium will sponsor the third annual Job Search Fair for Eaton County youths. The fair will be Thursday, May 3, at the Lansing Mall from 2 to 8 p.m. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet and interview with the 30 to 35 employers that will be on site. Many will make their applications available to students to complete at the fair. The Job Search Fair is a resource to area youths seek­ ing summer jobs. Job Fair 1989 attracted more than 350 young job seekers at the Lans­ ing Mall. This year’s event will be bigger than ever. The success of the fair is made possible by the coopera­ tion of the many employers who have participated and hired the students. Applicants or employers who want information about the fair should contact the Employment Service Center at (517) 645-7645. continued from front page carry just five employees. Clerk Rose Heaton was in­ structed to check with the underwriter. The possibility that the two employees will get the package anyway or nothing was also discussed. — The council approved the Nashville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8260’s request for a Memorial Day parade permit. — Clay’s Dinner Bell Restaurant owner complained about a $583 water bill. The council noted that that was more water than the car wash and laudromat used put together and agreed to adjust the bill. — Upon learning that the recent house fire on Sherman Street was the result of arson and that the investigation was concluded, the council in­ structed the clerk to tell the owner to get it bonded, bar­ ricaded and torn down as soon as possible. Fire Board Member Burd said there are no suspects in the arson fire. — After undergoing an OSH A inspection last week and learning of the require­ ment, the council passed a motion to purchase a $2,000 gas detector to be used for in­ specting and working on the sewer lines. — The subject of a propos- ed public hearing slated for May 10 was discussed. The discussion, on a pro­ posed ordinance change regarding apartments in a business district, was pro­ mpted by President Pro Tem Spoelstra’s request for more information. Spoelstra said he had heard there was some objection from village fire and police officials and wanted clarification. After it was learned that Fire Chief Doug Yarger was concerned about possible fire hazards and after Sgt. Koetje explained the problem he had with limited access, Jeff Beebe, who owns property in the business district and wants to build the apartments on the second floor, tried to explain his plans and the law. Despite the Planning Com­ mission’s recommendation to approve adding a section to the zoning ordinance that would allow single-bedroom apartments in a B-l Business District. ZBA Chairman Carl Tobias and an audience member expressed opposition to the plan because it would require extensive changes in the zoning ordinance. Trustee and attorney Carol Dwyer informed them that the proposed change was not only possible, but that she would be happy to make it wherever necessary in the ordinance. Beebe also said he would allow the board and concerned parties to inspect the property prior to the hearing, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the council chambers. A second public hearing concerned with reducing the lot size requirement for con­ struction in a residential zone is also slated for May 10. — ANNUAL — j Carage sale I Wednesday, May 2 and i Thursday, May 3 • 9-6 p.m. | Day bed; Schwinn bike; small love seat; boys & girls clothes; mens & ladies clothes; much, ; much more. 9118 LAWRENCE RD. (% Mlle West off M-66) L>«»<Xn»<>m»<>4n»<>4U»<>4UU»< XH (517)726-0181 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH MNH STRCCT LFCT MCRMOrUJUlie. MICHIGAN 49096 riamo MuCTIOHCERS G RChLTO RChLTORSMF''hashwe (517)852-1717 Approx. 68 acres <4^-, ‘Nice t SOLD 80 ACRE FARM with 10 plus acres of woods, 3-4 bedroom home, hip roof barn, ponds & stream. (F-32) Four Bedroom Home with 1 ’/. baths, dining room, carpeted front porch ‘Large gar age/barn (N-75) ‘Natural woodwork! 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Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Art Allwardt-852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1, 1990 — Page 6 Sun, syrup and fun draw record crowds to syrup festival , tells the tele for syrup producers. “It was the coldest month of December ever, and I could’ve tapped in the beginn­ ing of January. And when the temperature warmed up, we’d of had a good run,” Gearhart said. “So I thought maybe February would be the same and tapped early.” Other producers were less fortunate this year, but they all were pleased with the tur­ nout at this year’s festival. “We take what we can get, and we’re happy with it,” Pennock said. The festival opened Friday with the 21st annual Talent Show, which is organized by Barb Musser. She said the weather produced one of the nicest nights she could recall. Talent Show emcee Jeff reported good sales. Sales were also brisk at the Weiler was celebrating his 10th year with the contest, and Fire Bam, where the Maple he said it was the warmest Valley Band Boosters fed long lines, ofvisitors stacks of flapnight he could remember. The acts and names of the jacks covered with pure maple contestants in the Junior Divi­ syrup. There was also a chicken sion and of the first through fourth place winners of the barbecue at the Methodist $25, $20, $15 and $10 prizes,, Church, roast beef dinners at as well as those of the con- the Congregational Church testants and winners of the and plenty of snack foods $50, $40, $30, $20 and $10 available at the festival. Chairperson Hildred prizes for first through fifth place appear elsewhere in this Peabody declared the arts and crafts show a smashing sucedition of the paper.. Clyde Bodell Sr. and his cess, and many of the exson, Clyde Jr., were the sound hibitors reported good sales men for their 17th Talent all weekend. There were more than 125 Show and festival. Saturday began with pan- exhibitors at the arts and cake breakfasts at 5:30 at the crafts show at Maplewood American Legion Hall, where Elementary School for the the Lions Club and Legion 50th festival. 1989 Queen Lachelle Haigh takes the crown from bearer Stephanie Yost and crowns the 1990 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen, Tina Yost. Some of the attractive pro­ ducts included painted and carved wildlife by Clyde Hamilton of Lansing, sculptured glass by Carolyn Evans of Hubbardston, Wood Whatnots by Linda Yonkers of Rockford, and trapunto pillows, ceramics, silk flowers and magnetic but­ terflies by Tarnrni of Jackson. There were also artisans from out-of-state at the popular show. After the invocation by Rev. Sally Nolen of the First Congregational Church, Village President Sue Villanueva, Chamber ofCom­ merce President Don Mulvaney and Trumble welcomed the crowd before the Maple Valley Jazz Band kicked off the day’s entertainment. The theme for the children’s parade was “50 years of maple syrup fan­ tasy,” and it featured area kids dressed in costumes from fairy teles, movies, fantasy and fiction. The winners of the children’s parade contest ap­ pear in this paper. After the kids, came the presentation of the queen and her court. The 1990 VMSF Queen is Tina Yost, Dana Cole is alter­ nate queen, and the Court Members are Kayli Orman, Beth Ewing and Sarah Simpson. Yost was crowned by 1989 Queen Lachelle Haigh. Several presentations were made on Saturday. U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe presented Trumble with a tribute to Vermontville, founder Milton Lamb, and to the festival association that will go in the 1990 Congres­ sional Record, a copy of which appears in this paper. Trumble also presented founder Lamb with a plaque, and Lamb recalled the very first syrup festival in 1940. “That year Aunt Jemima came and provided the batter, and we provided the syrup to feed over 5,000 people a free pancake breakfast in the school gym,” Lamb told the crowd. Wolpe also presented a tribute to retiring Eaton Coun­ ty Commissioner Edgar continued from front page _ Fleetham. Trumble and State Representative Frank Fit- zgerald also made presenta­ tions to the grand marshals Continued on next page— 1990 Vermontville Maple Syrup Grand Parade Floats & Units Announcer Russ Laverty Vermontville Fire Dept. Color Guard VFW Charlotte VVA Marching Unit Honored Citizens, Grand Marshals and Vermontville Township Supervisor Festival Founder Mr. Lamb M.V. High School Band 1989 Maple Syrup Queen and Court Float L. Gee, car Kiddie Parade Winners Michigan State Police Mustang Howard Wolpe, U.S. Representative Vermontville Chamber of Commerce Bill Reynolds, car New Olympians float, sponsored by Felpausch 1990 Maple Syrup Queen & Court Float 1980’s Maple Syrup Festival Queens Clown Town Fire Dept. 1st Place Float, $100: Vermontville Jr. Farmers Frank Fitzgarld, State Representative MldgPt Race Cars Glen Erin Bag Pipe Band, sponsored by Charlotte Shopping Guide 1970’s Maple Syrup Festival Queens 4th Place Float, $25: Feed Fetchers Mini F’s, cars, sponsored by Sally Martin & Mary Kay Cosmetics Bellevue Lions Club, float Maple Valley Community Band Ionia Free Fair Queen John Schartz, State Senator Vermontville Lions Car with White Cane Queen Wolverine Harmonica Band, sponsored by Michigan Magnetics and TJ’s Party Store 1960’s Maple Syrup Festival Queens Oaklawns Clown Troupe Trowbridge Sales Mini 50’s, small 3 wheelers, sponsored by Carpenters Den & St. Regis Culver M. V. Jr. High School Band 1950’s Maple Syrup Festival Queens 2nd Place Float, $75: The Daisy Girl Scout Troop of Vermontville Elf Khurafen Oriental Band, sponsored by Maple Valley News & J-Ad Graphics Eaton County Homemaker of the Year Anna Arredondo Maple Valley Nursery School 1940’s Maple Syrup Festival Queens Kent Meade, tricycle Quality Dairy Cow Wolever Real Estate, car Don Shook, car Bellevue Rescue Trucks Mini 500's, racers, sponsored by Independent Bank 3rd Place Float, $50: Vermontville Cub Scouts Float & Boy Scouts Marching Young Olympians, sponsored by Citizens Elevator Eaton Co. Sheriff - McGruff Sav-Way Race Car Brad Haskins Triple Link, car Oscar Case, car Rex DeBar, car Gold Wing Road Riders, motorcycles Roy Hough, truck Charlotte Frontier Days Queen Antique Tractors - Sunfield-Haulers Williams Farm Machinery Antique Tractors and Steam Engine The Curiosity Shop Float Leo Bowen, semi-tractor Bill Gierzak 4-H K-9 Klub Arrowhead Mini Horses D. Hammonds Horses riding for Justin Carriages Mid-Mich. Mules Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Children’s Parade Float & Unit Winners The 1990 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and her Court are introduced to the crowd. Queen Tina Yost (back) was escorted to the stage by her father William and accompanied by her mother Patricia Yost alternate Queen Dana Cole (rear right) was escorted and accompanied by her parents Gerald and Paul Ciole, as were Court Members Sarah Simpson (left front), whose parents are Al and Jayne Simpson, Beth Ewing (right front), whose parents are Dick and Ann Ewing and Kayli Orman (rear left), who was escorted and accompanied by parents Michael and Maureen Orman. All of the royal young ladies are juniors at Maole Maol Valley High School. School ■ r 1st Place: Sarah, Mike & Samantha Mater, Elizabeth & Dan Potter, Stephanie & Matthew France. 2nd Place: Katey & Karly Candell. 3rd Place: Tina & Juli Ann Mead, Nathaniel & Nick Blakely. 4th Place: Steve, Emily & T.J. Doyle. 5th Place: Lindsay Martin. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1, 1990 — Page 7 Syrup Festival Association President Stan Trumble presents festival founding-father Milton Lamb with a plaque commemorating the event. The Vermontville Girl Scouts from Daisy Troop 10 won the $75 second prize in the Grand Parade float judging at the festival Saturday. Continued from previous page— and honored citizens, Gerald and Leola Lundstrum, and to Queen Tina Yost, who also received a bouquet of roses from the Chamber of Commerce. After the presentations, there was more entertainment before the Grand Parade made its way down Main Street. The float contest winners and the names of the floats, sponsors and units appearing in the parade can be found in this issue of the Maple Valley News. Also appearing in the golden anniversary parade were over 30 ofthe 50 VMSF Queens, whose names are listed elsewhere. There were also a number Two of the Children’s Parade winners Saturday were the king of hearts from Alice in Wonderland, Travis Doyle, and Wizard of Oz lion Nathaniel Blakely. Sunday, and their organizers said they had a great turnout. There were more than 80 con­ testants in the arm wrestling tournament. The results of all of the games, contests and tour­ naments accompany this story. With sunshine, record crowds and hundreds of gallons of syrup sold and con­ sumed and with many of the local fund-raising activities reporting excellent turnouts, the golden anniversary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival has to be one of the best ever, and it will un­ doubtedly be treasured by the community for months to come. 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INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895 WmIEm 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 1. 1990 — Page 8 HOWARD WOLPE Third District, Michigan Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Tribute Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Ver­ montville, Michigan, Maple Syrup Festival on the occasion of its 50th annual celebration. Although the Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary, Maple Syrup production in the Vermontville area actually goes back hundreds of years to members of the indigenous Potawatomi tribe, who later taught some white settlers from Vermont how to produce the sweet syrup. Since that time, syrup has been produced and sold in Vermontville. During a conversation at a Vermontville barber shop In 1940, Milton Lamb, an area businessman, suggested that the village have a gathering to promote both community spirit and the com­ munity’s product, maple syrup. Later that year, the Vermntville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation was formed and the Maple Syrup Festival was launched. The first Festival was held In the high school gymnasium, with approximately 250 peo­ ple attending the pancake and syrup dinner. More than 2,500 people came to see Miss Phyllis Hager crowned the first Maple Syrup Festival Queen. In the ensuing 50 years the Festival has grown from Its small beginnings to become one of Michigan’s preeminent yearly events — and a major source of community income. The Festival now includes carnival rides, parades, arts and crafts, and other events. The pancakes and maple syrup, however, continue to be the main attraction for the many thousands of people throughout Michigan who are drawn to Vermont­ ville for this special occasion. Mr. Speaker, with the support of the good peo­ ple of Vermontville, the Maple Syrup Festival has become one of those unique events that help define the community spirit of the small towns of our nation. It is my sincere wish that this Festival continue to enjoy another 50 years of success. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate I he first through fourth place winners in the Jr. Division of the Talent Show were (not in order) 1st place: Melanie Shook, 2nd place: The Jive Bunnies, 3rd place: Harmony Griffin, and tied for 4th place: Anna Ar­ redondo and Neena and Chelsey Collins. Fern Gearhart, one of the maple syrup producers and the matriarch of the Gearhart's Maple Valley Farm family of producers, had her maple products displayed on a gold layout that included balloons and gold decorations in celebration of the golden anniversary of the festival. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available NOW $37,9001! POSSIBLE LAND 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) CONTRACT TERMS REALTOR’ JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DOC OVERHOLT...... Eves. DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST.. HUBERT DENNIS...... GARRY KNOLL.......... - Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & currently rented. 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Call Don. (VL-247) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) ?il m e| c cqUeen q ? returned f<” golden gy anniversary of the Vermontyi e MapleSyrup.Festival, and they enjoyed tea and sandwiches at the Vermontville Bible Church before being chauffered in the Grand Parade �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1, 1990 — Page 9 The first through fifth place winners in the Sr. Division of the Talent Show were (not in order) 1st place: Kim Emery, 2nd place: Janette Burzan, 3rd place: The Jitterbugs, 4th place: Kris Brum, and tied for fifth place: Amy Hill and Ginger Slovinski. Chamber of Commerce Raffle 1st Place: N. Worrall, St. Johns, color TV. 2nd Place: Theo Harmon, Vermontville, cordless telephone 3rd Place: Aoen Witheny, Vermontville, AM/FM Stereo/Cassette Radio U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe presents Festival Assn. 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To all the “Great” Maple Valley Basketball j/fans, cheerleaders, managers: Tina Yost and Kevin Hansen; the student body cheering section; Bob Joseph & all the area businesses for the SMAA T-Shirts. To Doug Brown, my first Basket­ ball coach, Chuck Cornish for the years of video taping, and Kim Hansen for the Seniors’ Tape. To Jerry Reese for being so much more than just a coach to me; Todd Gonsor for his friendship and advice and most of all to my fellow team­ mates - your support made the Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia difference! Thanks ... Shaun Thompson #23 mu nniK LENDER Current Annual Percentage Rate 12.00% -- Maximum Annual Percentage Rate 18.00% �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1, 1990 — Page The winners of the Children's Parade were (not in order) 1st place: Sarah, Mike, and Samantha Mater, Elizabeth and Dan Potter and Stephanie and Matthew France; 2nd place: Katey and Karly Caudell; 3rd place: Tina and Juli Ann Mead, Nathaniel and Nick Blakely; 4th place: Steve, Emily and TJ. Doyle; 5th place: Lind­ sey Martin Giri Scouts bridging, awards ceremony set Festival Master-of-Ceremonies Douglas Kelsey manages to get away for a little nourishment. Like hundreds of other people at the festival Saturday and Sunday, Kelsey opted for stacks of pancakes drenched in Vermontville's own pure maple syrup. PENNY SUPPER The regular troop meeting season will draw to a close for most Girl Scout troops in Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, with the awards and bridging ceremony. Daisy Girl Scouts will bridge to Brownies, thirdgrade Brownies will fly-up to Juniors and sixth-grade Juniors to Cadettes. Troop leaders have been leading their scouts this year in various projects and scouting activities. The awards ceremony will take place at the Nashville United Methodist Church from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. — parents are welcome to attend. Saturday, May 5, 1990 " Swiss Steak & Spanish Rice 8260 VFW Post, Nashville TIME 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. The Children's Parade was a hit with the festival-goers on Saturday. Young Mothers' group plans meeting May 10 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice off Lost 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 elec­ tion of the school district will be held on Monday, June 11, 1990. 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 11,1990, IS MONDAY, MAY 14,1990. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MON­ DAY, MAY 14,1990, 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. Ronald J. Tobias Secretary, Board of Education There will be a meeting of the Vermontville Young Mothers’ group Thursday, May 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the village offices. The group has been meeting once a month since September for a program and craft time. Linda Gaber, a kindergarten teacher at Maplewood, will present the program. The topic will be “Current Trends in Kindergarten Curriculum.” This topic would be of interest to all mothers of pre­ schoolers, regardless of the age of the child. Participants will receive information on how to better prepare the child for kindergarten. This can begin at an early age. Child care is provided dur­ ing the meeting. Children are cared for at the United Methodist Church in Ver- montville. Anyone is welcome to attend and new people are always welcome. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. NOTICE • The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Tuesday, April 17, 1990. 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. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... CASTLETON, MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS Low interest Home Improvement loans are available from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement cost may be in grant form Iprincipal reduction)-THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. — NEW HIGHER INCOME LIMITS — additional information contact: Cheryl Barth - 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1, 1990 — Page 11 The Vermontville Maple Syrup Queens 1940-90 1940 Queen Phyllis (Hager) Kilpatrick 1941 Queen Blanche (Cook) Hurshman 1942-1945 WWII 1946 Queen Priscilla Hall (not present) 1947 Queen Hildred (Kelsey) Peabody 1948 Queen Ruth Backe (not present) 1949 Queen Jo Ann (Jonousek) Hosey 1950 Queen Virginia Jean (La Fleur) Cox 1951 Queen Jane Newman (not present) 1952 Queen Cordelia (Foote) McIntyre 1953 Queen Sharon Myers 1954 Queen Rachel Weiler 1955 Queen Carole (Gehman) Essenmacher 1956 Queen Margaret (McLaughlin) Sjoberg 1957 Queen Nancy (Kelsey) Leindecker 1958 Queen Sally Ann (Trumble) Crouter 1959 Queen Carole Zellers (not present) 1960 Queen Sylvia Ann Rae 1961 Queen Joyce Ann (Reed) Peterson 1962 Queen Diane (Howe) Childs 1963 Queen Patty Baker (not present) 1964 Queen Patty Gaedert (not present) 1965 Queen Kathy Stanton (not present) 1966 Queen Laurie (Green) Hale 1967 Queen Denise (Viele) Berry 1968 Queen Karen (Benedict) Rishel 1969 Queen Karen (Willmore) Scott 1970 Queen Vergie Shaw (not present) 1971 Queen Mary (Fox) Greenwood 1972 Queen Mari (Prescott) Martin 1973 Queen Anne (Fox) Crow 1974 Queen Dayvn Harmon (not present) 1975 Queen Debbie (Hawkins) Cogswell 1976 Queen Kim (Zemke) Caudell 1977 Queen Shirley (O’Dell) Piatek 1978 Queen Karen Christensen (not present) 1979 Queen Janice (Siple) Crane 1980 Queen Rebecca Cowell 1981 Queen Rachel Hartenburg 1982 Queen Beth Hellen Heald 1983 Queen Amy Cole 1984 Queen Kristie Hosey 1985 Queen Polly Cook 1986 Queen Deanna Hampton 1987 Queen Amy Walker (not present) 1988 Queen Jennifer Fisher 1989 Queen Lachelle Haigh 1990 Queen Tina Yost f Vermontville Twp. Treasurer Rachel Weiler donned a crown Saturday. The 1954 syrup festival queen, Weiler was one of over thirty queens who returned to observe the festival's golden anniversary. 4-H Advisory Council plans meeting The Eaton County 4-AH Advisory Council will meet Monday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel, Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. 4-H leaders, parents and 4-H members are urged to at­ tend. People who are not now involved in 4-H are welcome to attend to find out more about 4-H in the county. The business agenda for the meeting will include discus­ sion on Alumni Day at the fair in July, plat book sales, and an Exploration day program update. The new 4-H Youth Agent, Connie Theunick, will be at­ tending this meeting. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING i«k hsu® WTICE' ••(FxiiitajfiW ooTrt^ff -^SOIW® KMCtotoWI^ ^25,01^^ May 10, 1990 • 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: To discuss the Plan­ ning Commission’s recommen­ dation that the zoning ordinance be amended to permit one bedroom apartments above the store buildings in the B-1 business area. We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Comprehensive Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Olfico ■ Livonia, Michigan x 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville 6th Grade All A’s - Tracy Hickey. All A’s and B’s Ron Ashworth, Keisha Brauer, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Andy The May 5 canoe trip down the Thomapple River, which was to have featured a landing above the dam in Middleville on that afternoon, has been postponed. Roger Campbell, who originated the idea and had planned to lead the flotilla, was ordered to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota by his doctors for medical tests and possibly treatment. When Campbell returns to his Caledonia home, the possibility of taking the trip Volleyball offered Tuesday evenings Maple Valley Community Education is offering women an opportunity to play volleyball Tuesday evenings in the gym at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The gym will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays for the next three weeks. Players do not need to call ahead, and you may come one evening, or all three evenings. Open basketball is offered at Fuller Street School in Nashville Tuesday and Thurs­ day evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is a small fee charged each evening for both of these programs. For birther information, call Maple Valley Community Education Office at 852-9275. •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters ■ BINGO | MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ।•TDHooUrsROSpeDnA 5Y:30S • •Ea6rl:y 3B0irdPs .6M:15 . । Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 Gordon, Derek Graham, Scott Heyboer, Jody Hickey, Crystal Hubka, Pete Kellepourey, Kelly Mengyan, Teri McDiarmid, Chad Mullens, Erin Owen, Justine Quick, Nicole Reid, Pat Robins, Chris Robinson. Thornapple canoe trip plans delayed later this summer Phone or Write Trumble Agency Kellogg Elementary School ‘honor roll’ later this summer will be reviewed. Sth Grade All A’s - Evelyn Ackley, Dan Leep, Dan Potter, Robb Rosin, Marin Smith. All A’s and B’s - Mandy Ashley, Corie Augustine, Rod Brooks, Kyle Curtiss, Amber Davidson, Jennifer Draper, Jenny Garvey, Kevin Gardner, Dana Beegee Hamilton, Hansen, Mike Heyboer, Sarah Hughes, Sam Javor, Marie Jewell, Jim Mit­ chell, Joel Mittelstaedt, Erica Reid, Scott Rooks, Jim Rose, Scott Spitzer, Josh Thome. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 17, 1990 • 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Jeffrey Beebe has re­ quested a special use permit and or variance to use the upstairs of 105 and 107 N. Main for apart­ ments. The property is currently zoned B-1. Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 10, 1990 • 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: to discuss the Plan­ ning Commission’s recommen­ dation that the zoning ordinance be amended to change the re­ quired square footage in the plat­ ted areas of the village from the required 15,000 square feet to 12,500 square feet. Summerize your deck now- ^^ftainCQ "flood □ellen Tone Step 1. RESTORE the natural look and remove dirt and mildew stain. Fast and easy! jlmarf Deck B-rightener#,efl! Wolman* Deck Brightener Canister Sale Price S17.95 $g95 Packet Sale Price Step 2. PROTECT against cracking, warping and discoloration with mildew-resistant RainCoat® Water Repellent. RE 13 ATES! !•—$5.00 on 2.25 lb. Deck Brightener ——-$2.00 on all liquid products and-^^. Deck Brightener packet Gallon Sale Price $1595 Rebates subject to manufacturer's restrictions. • Valid April 15 through July 8, 1990 See us for Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings HOMSTOW LUMBER YARD 219 South State, Nashville [MasterCard..] VISA 852-0882 �The 1950 VMSF Queen, Virginia LaFleur Cox, recalled that when she was in the tenth parade she wore a Little House on the Prairie pioneer-type outfit, as did many of the early queens. 21st Annual Syrup Festival Talent Show Winners & Contestants Emcee: Jeff Wiler Soundmen: Clyde Bedell, Sr. & Jr. JR. DIVISION 1st Place: Melanie Shook, 11, from Shelbyville singing “It’s My Party." 2nd Place: Jive Bunnies, 9-7-5, from Nashville. Tina Nelson, Jesi French, Amanda Robins, Kristen Sprague and Alexandra Sprague, danc­ ing to “Swing the Mood” 3rd Place: Harmony Griffin, 9, from Charlotte, singing “In A Diferent Light” 4th Place Tie: Anna Arredondo, 7, from Union Ci6*6*6*6* 6*6*6*6*6*o> : Vermontville » RESIDENTIAL & FARMS « • New Construction • Repairs • Reroofing Vermontville Boy Scouts and Cub Scout Pack 648's float finished in 3rd place in the Grand Parade judging. The effort earned the boys $50. ty, singing “Tomorrow”. Neena & Chelsey Col­ lins, 6 & 9, from Sunfield dancing to “Honey Bun" Honorable Mention: Casey Hansbarger, 10, from Nashville, dancing to “Opposites Attract”. Also performing were: The Slam Bam Trio from Vermontville, Mary Woodman, Bridie & Bradley Rapson, doing a routine with Baton & Gym­ nastics to the music “Right Stuff”; The Shirley Temple Girls, Erica Nichols and Kristy Knoll, 5, from Olivet, song and tap dance to “Baby Take A Bow”; Amy Jo Parish, 10, from Vermontville do­ ing a lip sync to “Tan Shoes & Pink Shoelaces”; New Kids on the Block from Vermontville, Brigette Vallance, Aleecia Aleeva, Kris Platte, Charnell Ellison aand Donna Bumford, lip sync and dance to “Right Stuff”. SR. DIVISION 1st Place: Kim Emery, 21, from Delton singing “You Ain’t Woman Enough to Take My Man” 2nd Place: Janette Burzan, from Charlotte sing­ ing “Amazing Grace” 3rd Place: The Jitterbugs, from Mulliken, Rachel Gibson, Alana Allen, Jamie Williams and Aymie Alderink, 14 & 15, dancing to “Jitterbug” 4th Place: Kris Brumm, from Hastings singing “Someone Up There Loves Me”. 5th Place Tie: Ginger Slovinski, 17, from Hastings singing “I Go To The Rock” and Amy Hill, 16, from Charlotte, jazz dance to “Opposites Attract". Honorable Mention: Dana Hasselback & Tracy Gavitt, 13 from “Wilma Campbell School of Dance” in Charlotte, tap dancing to “Dixie Tap”. Also performing were: Electric Maze, rock band from Grand Ledge. Scott Auge, 16, Brian Easton, 18, Jeremy Elliott and Ryan O’Connor, 16, play­ ing “For Whom the Bell Tolls”; Jim Yost from Al­ bion, playing and singing “Gospel Medley”; Bat­ man from Gotham City from Vermontville, tap dance novelty “Batman Theme”; Gerald Cairns from Freeport, musical saw; Sypress from Charlotte, Jeremy Link, Tony Tamez, Brent Foglesong, and Chad Gardner singing "Heaven”. “Thanks to all the performers in this years show” A special thanks to Deb Cooley, Amy Toutant, Delma Smith, Judges. 6th YEAR IN BUSINESS o <o Full Insured — FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor (#75036) 545-1002 604 West Henry Charlotte School Lunch Menus « o> •6»6»6»6»6«6»6»6»6«6 Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 2 Taco, lettuce and cheese, green beans, peanut butter National Pet Health Week MAY 6-12 Sponsored in your area by... Ark Veterinary Services Dr. Larry Julius Heartworm Testing Clinic ...on the following dates and times at the Nashville Fire Hall. Monthly preventative will be available along with rabies and distemper vaccines if needed. Stool samples accepted if annual test is due. Saturday, May 5........................................ 1:00-3:00p.m. Thursday, May 10...................................... 6:30-8:30p.m. Saturday, May 12...................................... 1:00-3:00p.m. Tuesday, May 15...................... 6:30-8:30p.m. Saturday, May 19 ....................................... 1:00-3:00p.m. Thursday, May 24 .......................................6:30-8:30p.m. HEARTWORM BLOOD TEST ... s10 00 Sample Drawing Fee ... S200 All Vaccines ... $1500 We hope you will take advantage of these discounted costs and provide your dog with this important protection. sandwich, cherries. Thursday, May 3 . Hot ham and cheese on bun, potato chips, peas, peaches. Friday, May 4 Pizza, pickles, vegetable, peanut butter sandwich, pears. Monday, May 7 Corn dogs, pickles, cookies, mixed fruit. Tuesday, May 8 Nacho chips, taco meat and cheese sauce, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, peaches. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, May 2 ♦Salad, Hamburgers, ♦Cheeseburgers, french fries, fruit juice. Thursday, May 3 ♦Salad, *Hot dogs, ♦Chili Dogs, chips, pears, salad bar. Friday, May 4 ♦Salad, *Pizza, peas, apple. Monday, May 7 ♦Salad, *Bar BQ Ribs, ♦Chicken Patty, french fries, peach cobbler. Tuesday, May 8 ♦Salad, * B u r r i t o s with/without sauce, green beans, blueberries, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Wednesday, May 2 Chicken nuggets/dip, mash­ ed potatoes, peaches, butter sandwich. Fuller Street Elementary School 'honor roll* announced Megan Starnes, David 3rd Grade All A’s - Cristina Taylor, Andy Thompson, Desrouchers, Brandon Terrence Augustine, Kristin Phenix, Andrea Mace, Dustin Frith, Andy Heyboer, Wesley Quick, Adrienne Simmons, London, Aaron Treloar. A’s and B’s - Sara Af- Loma Symonds, Chris Easey, folder, Kevin Aspinall, Dustin Maria Green. Carpenter, Dorothy Fredo, Carrie Hardin, Albert LaRose, Ryan Matson, Janelle Sottillie, Kevin Robin­ son, Judson Burpee, Sarah Behrndt, Jeremy Barlow, Tom Powers, Lee Gould, Kim Betts, Mike Henry, Mike Smith, Donald DeLong, Christopher Ewing, Dan Swift, Chris Magoon, Jen­ OFFERING COMPLETE nifer Halliwill, Eli Brisco, WATER & WELL Kara Rathbum, Breann Shea, DRILLING & PUMP Amber Thompson, April SALES & SERVICE Musser, Leeann Stairs. 4th Grade 4” to 12” WELLS All A’s - Danielle Watson, • Residential Rachael Pettengill, Jessica Smith. • Commercial A’s and B’s - Hillary Cates, • Farm Ryan Elliston, Casey We stock a complete Hansbarger, Chris Hartwell, line of... Pat Lowe, Monelle Quick, EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Thursday, May 3 Tacos/chips, lettuce/cheese, fruit choice, jelly sandwich. Friday, May 4 Mini-sub, lettuce/cheese, tater rounds, applesauce. Monday, May 7 BBQ/Bun, green beans, juice. 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VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1, 1990 — Page 13 Vermontville Syrup Festival Contest & Tournament Results Arm Wrestling MEN’S HEAVYWEIGHT 200 lbs. & up 1st Place: Mark Link, Bellevue 2nd Place: Bud Beldwin, Eaton Rapids MEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT 150-199 lbs. 1st Place: Kevin Ripley, Vermontville 2nd Place: Richard Dean, Nashville MEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT 149 lbs. & under 1st Place: Glen Vickers, Hastings 2nd Place: Jim Petitren, Ionia LADIES HEAVYWEIGHT 140 lbs. & up 1st Place: Vicki Austin, Vermontville 2nd Place: Donna Williams, Detroit LADIES LIGHTWEIGHT 139 lbs. & under 1st Place: Tammy Andler, Nashville 2nd Place: Connie Wise, Almont Piglet Catch AGES 3 & UNDER Charlie Jensen and Greg Watts, Vermontville AGES 4-6 Twins Sara and Michelle Miller, unknown Local business donates pine tree to FFA members Men’s Crosscut Saw Contest 1st Place: Larry Henney and Gordie Sheperd, DeWitt; 2nd Place: Brent Henney and Dave Watts, Vermontville Maple Valley Implement, Inc., a faithful supporter of the local chapter of the Future Farmers of America, donated 150 pines to the group as part of the Earth Day efforts to spruce up the community. The FFA also planted 50 maples donated by the Lions Club for the Earth Day effort. MVI owner Russ Furlong said the FFA deserves a great deal of recognition for their community involve­ ment and donated the trees to the FFA, so they could plant them next to their barn at the high school. The FFA planted an additional 500 pines of various species next to the ag building last week. Pictured planting some of them are Tony Bouwen, Mickey Shilton, Bill Powell, Gary Gillean and Spencer Shumaker, who also made the tree spades used for the project. Ladies’ Crosscut Rely on 1st Place: Kay Henney and Diane Watts, Ver­ montville; 2nd Place: Marcie Joppie and Terri Bradenburg, Vermontville Men’s Wood Chopping 1st Place: Larry Henney 2nd Place: Gordie Sheperd Ladies’ Wood Chopping 1st Place: Dave Arivette 2nd Place: Andrea Pike Puff the ^ragon Tractor Pull Age Age Age Age Age Age Age Age 4 Derek Riptey, Vermontville 5 Christel Shepard, Charlotte 6 Kerwin Riptey, Vermontville 7 Jason Powell, Sunfield 8 Chrissy Racio, Vermontville 9 Loren Wright, Vermontville 10 Mark Aorosko, Concord 11 Ben Woodworth, Vermontville Egg Toss < Age 6-8 Laura Barley and Elizabeth Brown Age 9-121st Place: Rob Rosen and Luke Rairigh 2nd Place: Jeff Petit and Brad Watts Age 13-161st Place: Rory Taughn & Eric Henney 2nd Place: Jeremy Reynolds and Jeff Knott Ages 17-39 1st Place: Tai Gearhart & Mike Meade 2nd Place: Scott Casteele and jeff Moore Ages 40 & Up Tsf Place: Erin Wagner and * •Jeff Carpenter 2nd Place: Dale Collier & Greg Hoefler Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events set Wednesday, May 2 Crispy chicken, wax beans, Italian blend, bread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Thursday, May 3 Spaghetti with meat sauce, mixed vegetables, Brussel sprouts, cherry fruit n’sauce, milk. Friday, May 4 Sliced turkey with gravy, red potatoes, broccoli cuts, bread, oleo, cake. Monday, May 7 Stuffed peppers, com, baby carrots, bread, oleo, pineap­ ple, milk. Tuesday, May 8 Vegetable lasagna, winter blend, jello, milk, mixed beans. Events Wednesday, May 2 Hastings, crafts; Woodland, Margaret Reid (Singalong), 4-H shooting sports to meet Moy 5 Saturday, May 5, is the date of the next county shooting sports meet. Firearms and BB guns will be from 10 a.m. to noon and archery will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bellevue Conser­ vation Club, 8484 Butterfield Highway. Meets will be held weather permitting. These events are oppor­ tunities for youths 9-19 years of age to receive training and safety techniques for a lifetime hobby. For more information on the 4-H shooting sports pro­ gram, contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Delton; blood pressure. Thursday, May 3 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, May 4 - Hastings, board games, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, May 7 - Hastings, pictures by John Debroux, popcorn. Tuesday, May 8 - all sites puzzles. Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville for Workers’ Comp Insurance.rumble | Hastings Mutual *541 Insurance Company I I We're only silent until you need us. |tt Eeny,Meeny,Miney...MOW You can afford to be choosey with White's LT Series. With four lawn tractors-you can't lose! Ideal for mediuni-to-large lawns, these unit's 12 and 14HP Briggs & Stratton 1/C. or "V" twin OHV. engines provide extra power and long-life compo­ nents. 38" or 42“ TurboCut’” mower decks always leave a guaranteed professional­ look cut. Take your pick of transmissions-7 speed range, mechanical drive CruiseMatic™ or oil pressure-activated automatic hydrostatic drive-bolh with infinitely variable cruise speed ranges. 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Broadway, Hastings COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ■ INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL Open to Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 K- y 16 HP 1/C II “Plus”, 46” TurboCut COMPARE AT $2599* 90 Gallon Kart Service Available GT-180 G ARDEN TRACTOR 18 HP 1/C II “Plus", 46” TurboCut, CruiseMatic drive COMPARE AT $2549* ♦Tractor and deck only. Freight & prep additional. See dealer for details. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville PHONE —852-1910 OUTDOOR POWER PRODUCTS �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, May 1. 1990 — Page 14 Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Lion boys top Pennfield,Bronson in track 72-65 On Wednesday, April 25th, the Maple Valley boys track team beat Pennfield Panthers 72-65. The team placed well in the field events. Ron Merrill plac­ ed first and Steven Ainsworth and Arron Patrick tying for second in the pole vault. Kevin Cheeseman took first with his best throw of the season in the shot put. Scott Casteele placed first in the discus. Jeff Moore placed third in the long jump along with Shaun Thompson placing third in the high jump. Maple Valley took the 2 mile relay with the team of Tim Edinger, Nick Grinage, Patrick and Casteele while Merrill took second in the 120 yrd. high hurdles along with Derek Morawski taking se­ cond in the 100 yard dash. Maple Valley took the 880 yard relay with the team of Morawski, Merrill, Thomp­ son and Moore to give the lead back to Maple Valley 38-35. Patrick placed first along with Ainsworth placing third in the mile run. Maple Valley took the 440 yard relay with the team of Morawski, Chip Reese, Thompson and Moore to move their lead to 49-38. Grinage placed third in Maple Valley Jr. varsity basebailers win two of three In Maple Valley J.V. baseball action last week the team won two games and lost two games. They defeated Lakewood 17-13 and Bellevue 23-12. The losses were to Pennfield 11-9 and Lake wood 6-2. The hot batters of the week were Darrel Stine with 7 hits and Travis Norton with 6 hits. Norton raised his batting average to .583 for the year. Mickey Collier had 2 big hits, a two run homer and a three run homer. Kirk Warner raised his batting average to .450 with 5 hits and Chris Varney had a good game against Bellevue going 3 for 3. Jeff Knoll knocked in 7 runs and raised his team leading RBI total to nine. In pitching, Scot Armour came off the disabled list and picked up his first win against Lakewood. Darrel Stine pitch­ ed two games in relief and picked up one save. Jeff Knoll got the win against Belleveu and Bryan Carpenter got the save. The Lions traveled to Olivet Monday, Ionia Tuesday and Bronson Wednesday. TUESDAY, MAY 1 ( Sports the 440 yard dash while Casteele placed second along with Tom Snyder taking third in the 880 yard run. Merrill placed second in the 330 yard intermediate hurdles malting the score 57-57 with three events to run. Morawski plac­ ed second and Thompson placed third in the 220 yard dash. Patrick placed first along with Ainsworth placing third in the two mile run. The meet and first place for league dual meets came down to the last event, the mile relay. Moore carried the baton for the first leg of the race followed by Casteele, Edinger and Grinage, who ran the last leg of the race and finished first in the relay. Maple Valley won with a final score of 72-65. Maple Valley travels to Olivet on Wednesday at 4:30 and will host the Eaton Coun­ ty Invitational Meet on Satur­ day, May 5th at Waverly School starting at 10 a.m. On Monday, April 23rd, the team beat Bronson 79-58. They were not yet in peak condition because it was the first day back for a couple of boys that had been out of the line-up for two weeks because of illness and they were not back in shape. The team jumped out to a good lead to start with 39 to 20 but Bron­ son came back to within 9 points about a third of the way into the meet. The team worked hard and came home with a 3-0 record to tie with Pennfield in the league dual meets. The team members that placed for Maple Valley were: discus, Scott Casteele, first and Kevin Cheeseman, second; shot put, Cheeseman, first; long jump, Jeff Moore, first; high jump, Shaun Thompson, first; and Tim Edinger, third; pole vault, Ron Merrill, first and Aaron Patrick third; 2 mile relay, Patrick, Edinger, Nick Grinage and Casteele, first; 120 high hurdles, Merrill, first and Steven Ainsworth, third; 100 yard dash, Derek Morawski, second and Chip Reese, third; mile run, Patrick, first; 440 yard dash, Edinger, first and Grinage, second; 330 intermediate hurdles, Merrill, first; 880 yard run, Casteele, first and Tom Snyder, second; 220 yard dash, Thompson, second and Morawski, third; 2 mile run, Ainsworth, first and Matt Bowen, third. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS Business Services Help Wanted BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. COMMUNITY COORDINA­ TOR: International Education Forum is seeking individuals with good school/community contacts to place and supervise foreign high school age students in host families. Please send resume to 2600 5 Mile Road, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI. 49505 or call 1-517-543-3904 or 1-800-825-8339. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a can - we do it aU. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. For Sale BLACK WALNUT LUMBER: Best quality, 600 bd. ft, $2.75 per foot, 672-7164. PARTS & SERVICE • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE appliance 543-8332 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIOAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL . SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENNAIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. FAST GROWING: soft maple trees, 500 to $1 each. 517/852-0920._____________ KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611 anytime. Farm FISH FOR STOCKING: giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Perch, and Fathead minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm, Inc. 08988 35th St, Globes, Mi. 49055. Phone 616-628-2056 days 616-624-6215 evenings. Pets AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, MM A RmmmN* BORN 3-13-90: 7 purebred Chinese Shar Pei pups. 2 bl.-F, 2 bl.M, Iwh.-F, Ibr.-M, Ibr.-’F. Because of the political paper chase these pups will not be reg. they will be sold for $300. Call 852-9290. POSTAL JOBS $15,342-$67, 201/YR. Now hiring. Call (1)805-687-6000 Ext. P-3500 for current list. Miscellaneous F.M.B. POST BUILDINGS: 25 year Steel, quality pole build­ ings at reasonable prices. Site work, cement work, fully erected. Licensed and Insured. Call us at, 868-0049. HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580.________ TRUCK DRIVING TRAIN­ ING: 1-800-222-1782. Handson Training, PTLJA Certified, Guaranteed Student Loans if you qualify, CDL Training and Testing, PDI New Buffalo, Mi. Thank You\ CARD OF THANKS We were overwhelmed by the generous donations, cards, and calls we recieved for our benefit A special thank you to Eva Payne who was 100% responsible for this. The Methodist Church, the great entertainers, and those who furnished and served the desserts. Thank You all So Much, God bless each and every one of you. Lois and Bennie Kenyon Wanted MINORITY/FEMALE CONTRACTORS WANTED: Castleton Township has received Small Cities Communi­ ty Development Block Grant monies for a Home Improvment Program. Area wide contractors are invited to participate. Please contact: Cheryl Barth, Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Mi. 48815. • J.V. Baseball, Away, Ionia, 4:30 p.m. • Varsity Softball, Away, Ionia, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Softball, Home, Ionia, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 • Varsity Track, Away, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Home, Bronson, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Away, Bronson, 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 3 • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Home, Springfield, 4:30 p.m. • Spring Sport Pictures, 3:05 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 5 • • • • Varsity Track, Away, Waverly, 10:00 a.m. Jr. Hi. Track, Away, Lakewood (Boys) 9:00 a.m. J.V. Softball Tournament, Away, Union City, 11:30 a.m. Prom MONDAY, MAY 7 • Teacher Appreciation Week • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Away, Bronson, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, Bronson, 4:30 p.m. Maple Valley girls track team pick up two key victories Maple Valley girls varsity track team saw its league dual meet record go to 5-0 with two victories this past week. On Monday the Lions beat Bronson 82-46, and on Wednesday won a home meet against Pennfield 96-31. Taking first place against Bronson were Denee Cripe, in the discus; Tracy Kangas, in the shot put; Janet Boldrey in the long jump, 100 and 220 yeard dash; Cindy Furlong in the mile and two mile; Tam­ my Ashley, in the 880 yard run; Jennifer Phenix, in the 330 hurdles; the two mile relay team of Furlong, Renee Rosin, Mindy Shoup, and Ashley; and the mile relay team of Ashley, Shoup, Kristin Reid and Phenix. The Lions won 14 of 16 events against Pennfield, tak­ ing first were Heidi Reese, in the shot put; Cripe, in the discus; Boldey, in the long jump and 220 yard dash; the two mile relay team of Furlong, Rosin, Cassie Appelman and Ashley; Phenix in the 110 and 330 hurdles; Reid, in the 100 yard dash; Furlong, in the mile and two mile; the 440 yard relay team of Reese, Phenix, Reid and Boldrey; Shoup, in the 440 yard dash; Ashley, in the half mile; and the mile relay team of Furlong, Reese, Shoup and Boldrey. The girls will travel to Olivet on Wednesday for their last league dual meet of the year, and will be at Lansing Waverly on Saturday for the Eaton County Invitational. Food preservation course offered by correspondence The Eaton Cooperative Ex­ tension Service is offering a seven-week “Food Preserva­ tion At Home” cor­ respondence course for people who want to use the updated USDA approved methods of food preparation. The USDA has recently changed many of its recom­ mendations. A cor­ respondence course has been prepared to help those who have never preserved food before, learn how to do it safely, and those who have preserved food at home to up­ date themselves. The seven lessons include food safety, canning low-acid foods, canning acid food, pickling, jams and jellies, freezing foods and drying foods. Each of the lessons will be mailed for study at one's con­ venience. Worksheets are a part of each lesson, which people can use to check on the new knowledge. The cost is $15 for the course material, which in­ cludes postage. Send check payable to Cooperative Exten­ sion Service and mail to: 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, Mich., 48813. Be sure to enclose name and address with the check. WET BASEMENT? GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Serving Michigan Since 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call Toll Free: 1-800-643-4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. uc. #174« RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” 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 1, 1990__Page 15 Keep trees healthy, and they'll last a long time Trees seem such a perma­ nent part of the landscape that it’s easy to forget that they do die, sometimes of natural causes and sometimes from abuse or neglect, by accident or even by suicide. Natural causes include drought, insect and disease at­ tack, and lightning, observes Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director. Frequent­ ly, a tree will die as the result of a combination of causes. “A tree weakened by drought, for instance, may then fall victim to attack by in­ sects or diseases,” he ex- plains. “Eventually it becomes so weak that something finishes it off.” Lightning strikes are a natural hazard of standing taller than surrounding ob­ jects. A tree may appear un­ damaged, but die later because of internal damage, or it may be split or have the bark blasted right off it and survive. A heavy load of snow or ice may also cause trees to bend or break. Especially vulnerable are trees with nar­ row, V-shaped crotches, and many branches and vines Barry County Extension I Calendar of Events ■MRi rixsm rieji nriBiiiri »%!■» pinto. th' iaiM KBTBKBli tot lilt* to®? Wit ■eMt nttfepii® The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: May 1 - 4-H Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks and Public Speaking Workshop, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. May 2 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. May 3-5 - 4-H Dog Care and Training, Kettunen Center, Tustin. May 3 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 6 - Bridles & Bits 4-H Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 7 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. May 9 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. May 14 - 4-H Mandatory Fair Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Of­ fice, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 16 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. May 16 - 4-H Dairy Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. May 17 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Hastings. May 19 - Benefit 4-H Dog Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 19 - 4-H Bicycle Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. May 20 - 4-H Point Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 21 - Ag Field Day, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0519 — 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 growing in them. Such crot­ ches are weak, and vines and extra branches provide more surface to accumulate ice. Broken bark may allow fungi and other disease organisms or insects to get established in damaged trees. Bending without breaking may disrupt the flow of water and nutrients from the roots to the branches and the move­ ment of food from the foliage to the roots. Disrupting this circulation eventually kills the plant. Wind damage, common in both winter and summer, can often be reduced by pruning to thin tree crowns. Fewer bran­ ches means less wind resistance, Krizek explains. In the category of abuse and neglect are “lawn mower blight” (repeatedly bumping the bark with a lawn mower of other lawn or garden equip­ ment, such as weed trim­ mers), failure to protect thinbarked trees against winter damage, lack of after-planting care (guying, watering, etc.), improper site selection or preparation, and poor planting practices. “Older trees can withstand more adversity than recently planted young trees, but they can still benefit from occa­ sional fertilization and water­ ing during extended dry periods,” Krizek points out. “This minimal care keeps trees healthy so they are better able to resist insect and disease attack and to survive stress due to other causes, such as weather.” Tree suicide is actually a variation of neglect. It occurs when a root is left encircling the base of the trunk at plan­ ting time. As the trunk and the root grow, the tree eventually strangles itself. These girdling roots, as they’re called, are ususlly near the soil surface. Suspect that one is present if one side of the tree is growing poorly and the trunk on that side goes straight into the ground like a post rather than flaring out just above the soil line. If left long enough, the girdling root can eventully kill the tree. “Removing the root as carefully as you can may save the tree,” Krizek say.,. “It may also kill it. But leaving it is likely to kill it, too. You have to make your choice and take your chances.” It’s far better to remove any encircling roots at planting time, he suggests. At the same time remove any wire, nylon cord or other non-biogradable materials from the rootball. CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing... THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS Local Zemke Local Zemk p report now available The annual report of the Zemke Scholarship Fund is available for public inspection at 4396 Coats Grove Road, Hastings. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. c*** Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners tool sales GLNLRflL MlRtHilDISt 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 These will restrict root growth and probably kill the plant in time. Another form of neglect or abuse is to allow a twining vine to climb into a tree. Wisteria, bittersweet, grapevines and trumpet vine may twine arounmd the main trunk or banches and gradual­ ly kill them. Grow these plants on posts, trellises or fences rather than on living supports, Krizek suggests. Using trees as clothesline supports or fenceposts or ty­ ing or chaining a dog to a tree can also kill the tree. Clothesline or fence wire can not stretch and expand as the tree grows and so may girdle it. The tree that survives by covering the wire and healing over it will be weak at that point. A dog chain or nylon cord looped around the trunk may saw through the bark and girdle the tree. “This seems like a long list of hazards, but trees actually are not very demanding,” Krizek says. “With only a minimum of care to keep them healthy and prevent injuries, trees will provide beauty and shade for years.” r REID’S S&A JANITORIAL ★ Carpet Cleaning • ★ Steam Cleaned .3^-;, ★ Stain Guard //{I/ '1 ★ Bonnet // 71 Dry Clean u * ^loor Cleaning ,11 ★ Stripping \ /| \li and Waxing a I lid * Spray Buff «,\l A__★ Office \ Cleaning < t COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL (517) 852-9661 (517) 726-1422j GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. 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Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 PoSTACf -*9058 c hUhBiprc> r rr p SQUy y# chhp 'TlNQS NQS Y blished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905p P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 41 — Tuesday, May 8, 1990 Vermontville Village Council OKs permit for used car lot in village by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE - The Village Council voted unanimously Thursday to per­ mit Al Morgan ofNashville to use the building and lot at 222 South Main as a used car lot. However, Morgan must also get the approval of the Eaton County Planning Com­ mission and Zoning Board of Appeals before he can open the lot. Morgan told the council he is seeking a Class B used car license from the state, which will allow him to have from two to 15 used cars for sale on the property. President Pro Tern Russ Bennett, who made the mo­ tion, noted that it was a small lot and that the building, which is next to the Fire Bam, covers most of the property. And Morgan assured the board that the vast majority of the vehicles, as many as 13, a few ofthe vehicles would be kept outside. Morgan also told the coun­ cil that nearly all of the cars will be classics and highperformance street machines, such as older model Chevy Chevelles, Corvettes, Novas, Ford Mustangs, Fairlanes and Chrysler mopars and other high-performance vehicles. “I just sold a completely restored 1939 Ford,” Morgan said. He added that the license would allow him to go to auc­ tions and to buy and sell cars at wholesale and retail prices. Morgan, who was accom­ panied by his wife, Nancy, said later that this will be his first business endeavor. “This is just going to be a family business at first,” Morgan said. “We’re not planning on quitting our jobs or anything.” Residents ofNashville since 1968, Morgan has been employed by Flex Fab in Hastings for eight years, and his wife is employed by a nearby school district. The Morgans have three children who will be helping to get the family business roll­ ing: Alvin, 17, Mike, 12, and Lisa, 10. Morgan also told the Maple Valley News that he is seeking a variance or special use per­ mit from the Nashville Zoning Board ofAppeals for a second used car lot in Maple Valley. The proposed site of the Morgans’ second lot would be the first property within the village on the south side of M-79. Although there may be a problem because of the strict interpretation of the Nashville zoning ordinance, Morgan says the proposal could do nothing but improve the property. Currently there is a trailer in serious disrepair on the site, which Morgan has own­ ed for some time, but the pro­ posal calls for its removal and for building a new 32 x 36 pole building, which will house an office and a showroom and could house a garage for car repair in the future. Morgan said the Class B permit calls for all mechanical work to be done by a certified Al Morgan of Nashville goes before the Vermontville Council seeking its bless­ ing for a used cor lot at 222 South Main Street. The council gave its approval pen­ ding an ok from Eaton County officials. Pictured with Morgan (standing) are President Pro-Tern Russ Bennett, Village President Sue Villanueva, Treasurer Kay Marsh and Clerk Sharon Stewart. See Vermontville, page 5 MB a em■bers and■ supporters recogni• zed■ at _F —F mA J-Ad Graphics News Service Supporters and members of the Maple Valley chapter of the Future Farmers of America were honored at the annual spring banquet last week. The event was held in the Maple Valley High School cafeteria, and it was well at­ tended by students, parents, relatives, friends and sup­ porters from the community. After the meal was served, entertainment ' was provided ■ banquet by singer and FFA member Alicia Krebs. Next up was State FFA Of­ ficer Rodney Laurenz, who was the guest speaker for the evening. After Laurenz spoke, the chapter officers presented cer­ tificates of appreciation to the people who donated their time and support to the local FFA program. The recipients of the cer­ tificates were: See FFA, on page 2 FFA President Steve Cook (far right) presents the Distinguished Service Award to former school board member Dick Ewing, whose Ewing Well Drilling Co. put in a new well at the Ag Barn for the group this year. The well package Ewing donated was worth over $2,000. Also pictured are FFA officers (l-r) Reporter Tim Reed, Treasurer Kevin Pixley, Secretary Jeff Laverty and Vice-President Jeff Butler. Fisher to run for Eaton Board seat MSU star visits Maplewood School Michigan State All-American basketball player Steve Smith (left) thrilled youngsters at Maplewood Elementary last Thursday. Smith, who led the Spartans to the Big Ten title last winter, spoke, signed autographs and gave a basketball demonstration at the school's ice cream social. Smith was brought to Maplewood by the school's PTO. Smith was runnerup in the Big Ten's Player of the Year voting. John Fisher, of rural Sun­ field, has announced that he is running for the first District seat on the Eaton County Board of Commissioners. Fisher, 42, a Republican, is running for the post currently held by Edgar Fleetham, who has announced his retirement from the board effective the end of this term. The district includes Roxand, Sunfield and Vermont­ ville townships and the villages of Mulliken, Sunfield and Vermontville. Fisher has lived in the Vermontville/Sunfield area for 34 years and now lives with his wife, Sandra, and family on a farm in Sunfield Township. He is an organizational development consultant associated with the simultaneous engineering ac­ tivity at the General Motors Lansing Automotive Division. Fisher has been a member of the Sunfield Township Board for the past six years, and has served on numerous boards and commissions in the past, including the Lakewood Board of Education. Throughout the years, he has been active in a wide variety of community activities. For his work on “community-building” pro­ grams, he has been the reci­ pient ofnumerous awards, the John Fisher See Fisher, on page 6 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, 1990 — Page 2 FFA banquet held, School counselors Judy Hager and Ward Rooks Maple Valley News reporter and J-Ad Graphics staff writer Mark LaRose Local sugar bush owners Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shilton Advisors and supporters from Hometown Lumber District leadership contest advisor and FFA basketball team coach Troy Thompson Local farmers Mr. Lynn Griffin and Mr. Loren Griffin Advisors and supporters from Citizens Elevator, Inc. Maple syrup maker Don Hickey Livestock advisor Alan Snedegar Equipment construction ad­ visor Rob Cook Ag bam helper Ted Bishop Equipment maintenance and tree donor Maple Valley Im­ plement, Inc. West Michigan Livestock Show hog advisor Ron Krebs Supervisor Leon Frith and the Nashville Department of Public Works Banquet helper Mariann Martin Earth Day promoter and tree donor, Nashville Lions Club Michigan State University FFA activities organizer Charlie Sneyder After the certificates were presented, the officers gave out the Distinguished Service Awards. Every year the FFA recognizes people for their service to the group, and this year Ewing Well Drilling, Inc. and R.L. Bowen and Son from front page were the two recipients. Former School Board Member Dick Ewing and his employees drilled the. FFA agricultural well for the bam last month. The pump package Ewing donated was expensive, and appreciated by the group. The well produced the water for a major reforesta­ tion project recently when the FFA planted 550 pines near the ag bam. Ewing was present to receive the plaque. R.L. Bowen and Son were honored with the award for support and assistance in the construction of the FFA ag bam addition. They also were present to receive their award. A special award, a plaque and a pen set, were also presented to Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff for his support ofthe FFA for the last 26 years. Proficiency awards were also given to students who followed approved agricultural practices in carry­ ing out their supervised projects. The following students who received the proficiency awards were given a jacket pin and a certificate: Tina Snedegar, swine production Michele Gordon, nursery operation Kim Thompson, horse proficiency Tim Reed, forest management Tony Bouwens, dairy proficiency The retiring 1989-90 FFA officers are Sentinel Jason Byington, President Steve Cook, Secretary Jeff Laverty, Treasurer Kevin Pixley, Vice-President Jeff Butler and Reporter Tim Reed. Kim Thompson, beef production Tina Snedegar, sheep production The following students also received pins and certificates for the Leadership Contest Awards: Conduct ofMeetings Team: Rick Little, Michelle Gidner, Melissa Gillean, Ben Ashley, Tanya Bowen, Chris Varney, Paula Woodworth (who received a silver award at the district competitions) Job Interview Contest: Tim Reed (silver in districts) Greenhand Public Speaker: Kim Thompson (gold in regionals, alternate in state competition) Extemporaneous Speaker: Michele Gordon (gold in The winners of the FFA Ag Skills Contest at MSU are dairy team members Jeff Butler, Joel Butler and Gary Gillean. The recipients of FFA Proficiency Awards are Tim Reed, Michele Gordon, Kim Thompson and Tina Snedegar. regionals) Public Speaker: Tina Snedegar (gold in regionals) The Maple Valley Dairy Team also received a cer­ tificate for the Agricultural Skills contest. The dairy team of Jeff Butler, Joel Butler and Gary Gillean recieved a gold rating. Jeff Butler was also had the highest individual score in the state contest. Certificates were also presented to FFA members who participated in the West Michigan Livestock Show: The highest placings in the individual junior division judging were: Gidner, Joel Butler and Thompson. The top three in the senior Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School .......10 am. Mom. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: AWANA.................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Comer 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 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 09625735 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service ...... 11 am. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship .. .9:45 am. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School........ A.M. Service....... P.M. Service ....... Wed. Service....... ..9:45 am. ..... 11 a.m. ..... 7 p.m. ...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 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. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ....... 11 am. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN division judging were: Krebs, The chapter also had its first Dan Franks and Jason band member ever at the state Byington. convention this year. The senior judging team of Tim Reed received the State Bouwens, Jeff Laverty, Rick Band Pin for playing in the McKee and Snedegar placed Continued on next page— fourth in overall competition. MAPLE VALLEY Co-op Nursery School NOW TAKING ENROLLMENT ...for the ’90-91 School Year. Call... Cathy Lentz 852-9760 or... Rachael Curtis 852-9271 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ....... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 am. P.M. Worship.............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................................. 7 Sunday School 10 am. A.M. Service 11 am. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER 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 am. Holy Eucharist . .10:30 am. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday........... 7:15 p.m. Thursday............... 7:00 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship . I. .9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...,11:00 am. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, 1990 — Page 3 4America Senior Jeff Butler, junior Michele Gordon, and freshman Joel Butler are the recipients of the 1990 Scholarship Awards at Maple Valley. Continued from previous page, percussion section. The FFA Scholarship Awards for 1990 went to freshman Joel Butler, junior Michele Gordon and senior Jeff Butler, who each had a 3.0 GPA or higher. Jeff Butler was also one of 12 students recognized at the State Convention for academic excellence. Butler plans to study agriculture at MSU next year. Other awards given out at the banquet included the Point System Awards, which make it possible for members to at­ tend the national convention, which will be held in Kansas City in November. The top 10 recipients were: 1. Byington 2. Gordon 3. Snedegar 4. Jack Cripe 5. Joel Butler 6. Reed 7. Thompson 8. Gary Gillean 9. Laverty 10. Steve Cook Cook was also the recipient of the DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award, which is presented to the outstanding senior agricultural student. Thompson also received the plaque for the Star Chapter Greenhand Award, the plaque for the Star Chapter Farmer Award went to Reed, and the Outstanding Leader Award went to Byington. The retiring officers were also presented with plaques before they introduced their newly-elected successors: President Steve Cook is succeeded by Tim Reed. Vice-President JeffButler is succeeded by Joel Butler. Secretary Jeff Laverty is succeeded by Chris Varney Treasurer Kevin Pixley is succeeded by Michele Gordon. Reporter Tim Reed is suc­ ceeded by Tina Snedegar. Sentinel Steve Cook is suc­ ceeded by Jason Byington. The chapter’s advisor is agriculture teacher Nancy Defever. Door prizes were also given before the closing ceremonies. and Me’ winners named Stacey Hawblitz (center) was the first place winner for Maple Valley Schools, in the 21st annual "America and Me" essay contest for Michigan eighth graders. This is sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance Co. The topic for this year’s essay was, "America and Me — How we will work together." Second place was awarded to Rudy Othmer (left) and third place went to Willy Rooks (right). 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Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 STAN TRUMBLE FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Equal Housing LENDER �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, Moy 8, 1990 — Page 4 Nashville lost two administrators in the news thirty-eight years ago job he has done probably were important factors influencing the Lake Orion board to offer him a contract. Their enroll­ ment is increasing rapidly. Five additional teachers are to be hired for next year and fur­ ther building programs will be necessary, even after their A.A. Reed Resigns as new high school is realized. Actually, Reed has been a School Superintendent — Will Leave at End of June to part of the Nashville school Head Lake Orion Schools — system for 19 years. He first After 14 years as superinten­ came here in 1931 as athletic dent of the Nashville-Kellogg coach. In 1934 he became Schools, Arlie A. Reed will high school principal for two leave at the end of June to ac­ years and then, in 1936, ac­ cept another position. cepted the position of At a meeting ofthe Board of superintendent at Sunfield. Education Monday night, he Two years later, after having asked to be released from a received his master’s degree two-year contract he had sign­ from Northwestern Universi­ ed recently and the board ac­ ty, he was hired as superinten­ cepted his resignation, with dent of Nashville-Kellogg regret. Schools, taking over in the fall Reed is accepting the posi­ of 1938. tion of superintendent of Reed will be missed in more schools at Lake Orion, a town fields than that of education. of 2,400 population, 15 miles He has been active in scouting north of Pontiac. The school and long served as chairman has an enrollment of nearly of the local troop committee. 1,600 and has a teaching staff He is a charter member of the of 60. With 700 in high Nashville Lions Club, a school, it is a Class B school. member and past Chancellor There is a beautiful new Commander of Ivy Lodge No 17-room elementary building, 37, Knights of Pythias, and a which was completed two member of Maple Leaf years ago, and a high school Grange. He has been one of building and consolidation the leaders in the community program is in the near future. maple syrup project since its Reed’s salary will be nearly beginning in 1942 and has a thousand dollars greater been a spark plug for the pro­ than he now is receiving and gram, which resulted in the his contract calls for a futher new lighted athletic Held... increase next year..,,. Reed’s wife, Margaret, Under Reed’s administra­ formerly was a teacher, hav­ tion the local school system ing taught English and Latin has undergone considerable five years. They were married change and expansion. Most June 10, 1934, and have two marked of the developments sons, Jack and Tommy. The have evolved with the con­ Reeds own their home at 312 solidation into the present Washington St. rural agricultural district and Contracts already have been the subsequent building pro­ made to receive applications gram, which still is going on. for the vacated position and Reed’s experience along the board hopes to hire a suc­ these lines and the outstanding cessor to Reed before he The loss of the two ad­ ministrators of the local school system topped the stories in The Nashville News 38 years ago this week. Details on these and reports of the day appeared in the issue of May 8, 1952. Talk of the town in May 1952 was the possibility that the Lentz Table Co. might soon be reopened by a Detroit firm. Founded in 1867 by Jacob Lentz, the company produced fine furniture and was once Nashville's leading industry, employing 100 workers in its heyday. The firm fell on hard times in the 1950s, and is seen standing idle in this about-1953 photo. On Jan. 24, 1956, plant and equipment were sold at a public foreclosure auction for $46,00, and the facility later became home to the Plycoma Veneer Company. The plant was razed in the late 1970s to make way for the Maple Valley Arms apartment complex. leaves at the end of June. Marvin TenElshof, prin­ cipal 8 years, goes to Mid­ dleville — Marvin TenElshof, principal ofNashville-Kellogg High School the last eight years, announced Wednesday morning that he has accepted the position of principal of Thornapple-W.K. Kellogg High School at Middleville for next year. He and his wife will move to Middleville some time before school starts next September. Coming here from Grand Rapids in 1944, TenElshof has been extremely capable in his position and members of the Board of Education have made informal statements of regret that he is leaving. In addition to his duties as principal, he has taught mathematics and science sub­ jects, served as advisor to the Student Council, school paper and annual staffs and as athletic director for the high school. He also has been class advisor to junior and senior classes. TenElshof received his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan College and his master’s degree from Michigan State College. Detroit firm taking over Lentz plant — It became known definitely this week that the Lentz Table Company plant in Nashville will be reopened soon, under new ownership. * A well-known and established Detroit concern has bought the plant and will manufacture a line of bedroom furniture. Details of the business deal and opera­ tion plans probably can be made public within a week or two. There has been con­ siderable speculation concern­ ing the plant since an an­ nouncement in February that another Detroit concern was to take it over and make kit­ chen cabinets. That deal failed to materialize, but Frank Underkofler, who has been here putting the plant in shape for operation, will be employed by the new management. It can be stated that local labor will be used to a great extent, and that more definite information will be forthcom­ ing soon. Fire Destroys Barn and Contents — Fire, of mysterious origin, Suunday afternoon destroyed a bam on the Ray Boise farm a mile and three-quarters southwest of Qualitrap School. The family was away from home, and by the time the alarm was telephoned to the Nashville Fire Department at 2 p.m., the blaze was beyond control. The building was destroyed, together with three calves and a quantity of baled hay. Fire Chief Charles J. Betts said Mr. Boise had estimated the loss at $6,000 or more. He carried $3,000 worth of insurance. Chief Betts said he could not determine the origin ofthe fire. A neighbor had fed the calves early Sunday morning and presumably no one had been in the bam since then. The building was not wired for electricity and there was no tractor or other machinery in it. Ted Stockham hurt in auto crash — Ted Stockham, 19, former star athlete at Nashville-Kellogg High School and a graduate last year, is making a satisfactory recovery at Pennock Hospital from injuries received shortly after midnight Friday. He lost control ofhis car on the “fox farm curve,” on the Gun Lake Road southwest of Hastings, and after plowing along the shoulder of the highway some 90 feet, the car crashed into several trees. He received severe cuts and bruises, but was expected to be well enough for release from the hospital today. Express service discon­ tinued here — As of April 27, express service has been discontinued in Nashville. Reason: the new self­ propelled diesel Beeliner, which now carries passengers and first class mail, does not have room for express. Ex­ press shipments consigned to Nashville now go to Hastings, where consignors must go to pick them up. Actually, not too much in­ convenience will result, since the volume of express through the local office has steadily declined in recent years. With local residents aware of the situation, it is likely that they will turn even more to the use of parcel post or motor freight. Whoppin’ big egg weighs half-pound — A modest apparing White rock hen belong­ ing to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Golden of Fuller Street last week produced an egg that must come close to setting a record. The huge doubleyolked egg tipped the scales at exactly eight ounces. Measurements were seven and three-quarters inches in girth, the long way ’round, and six and one-half inches the smaller way. Talk of the Town — The big dredge working on the Quaker Brook Drain project reached the end of the fourrnile course Monday, near the Ed Huemme farm south of town. Considerable work still re­ mains, however. Barry Coun­ ty Drain Commissioner Clare Holder said the rig will have to retrace its path to correct some imperfections and com­ plete some dredging that was by-passed earlier. For in­ stance, a flooded area east of the Beight School was left to drain and now that stretch of the creek will be properly deepened and straightened. Also to be done before the contract is completed is the leveling ofthe banks, which is to be handled with a big bulldozer. Members ofthe senior class of Nashville-Kellogg High School left by bus Wednesday morning for Detroit, on the first leg of their four-day trip to New York City. Mrs. Greta Firster, class advisor, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kistner, faculty members, accom­ panied the group. They are scheduled to arrive home late Saturday night. Work is well along on a new front on the double store building on South Main Street, which Dr. R.E. White is remodeling for use as office quarters. He will occupy the south half of the building, which will provide more than twice as much room as he now has. One of the two apart- Among other benefits, dredging of Quaker Brook in the spring of 1952 would correct a flood site east of Beigh School, south of Nashville. The back of the school house is seen here in 1923, some two years after it was built. The first Beigh School was located about a half-mile south on land owned by pioneer set­ tler Levi Beigh. This replacement, at the corner of M-66 and Bivens Road, was eventually closed by rural consolidation, but was pressed back into service in 1946 to handle an overflow of Nashville elementary students and it continued in use until the late 1950s. It is now a private residence. ments on the second floor was completed months ago and the other is nearly finished. John R. Mason is putting on the new front, which will con­ siderably improve the ap­ pearance of the building. Quite a few local people have ridden on the new Beeliner since it went into ser­ vice on the N.Y.C. through Nashville, and the general report is that the ride is superior to that on a regular locomotive-drawn train. Starts and stops are smoother and the Beeliner makes amaz­ ingly speedy pick-ups after station stops. Lucky Tom Maker won a prize worth about $600 at the National Grocers and Meat Dealers convention in Detroit last week. It is a Speedy Check-out unit, which was given away as a door prize. Tom plans to install it in the Nashville store. Most attractive window display of the week in Nashville is in the south win­ dow of Olmstead’s. A miniature May pole, with col­ orful streamers, provides a setting for a display of Mother’s Day candy. Charles Diamante suffered a severe heart attack last Sun­ day evening and was taken by ambulance to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, where he was placed in an oxygen tent. Tuesday noon he was reported as steadily improving. Mrs. Hollis McIntyre is working in the Furniss and Douse Drug Store. Grange Week celebrated Leah Phillips receives an award from Grange Master Ann Schantz. Phillips was honored for her dedicataion to the Grange. Maple Leaf Grange calebrated Grange Week at its regular meeting April 28. There was a potluck supper after which Bernie and Com­ pany entertained everyone with singing. They sang gospel songs. Following the entertainment Diana Javor explained about Grange Week and the Grange. She then awarded three citizens from Nashville for always being there whenever anyone needs them. This was Maple Leafs way of saying “thank you.” Master Atm Schantz gave awards to six members of Maple Leaf. Maple Leafs next meeting will be May 12 at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck. A meeting will follow the supper. Soother’s ©ay May 13th Get her a Gift Certificate fr.om ... THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT 726-0257 «, 726-1319 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Some evenings by appointment. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, 1990 — Page 5 Vermontville Council OKs used cor lot, sxS J*.- •iVS k J1* mechanic, so for the time be­ ing he plans to have all mechanical repairs on his cars done at Musser’s Service sta­ tion on Main Street and to purchase auto parts from Nashville Auto. “So this will also bring some other business to the community,” Morgan said. Though the current Village Council has come out in sup­ port of growth and develop­ ment, the same has been a dif­ ficult job in Nashvile. Many past efforts to im­ prove property in Nashville have met stiff opposition. Ex­ amples are the DNR Public Access Sites; a number of housing improvement or development efforts, such as the Quantrells and a proposal by Jeff Beebe, who wants to build apartments above his business district property; and efforts to accommodate new or existing businesses, such as with the C-Store, the dentist and a local insurance agency. Opposition has come from a small group of people and Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals members, who some believe are using the zoning ordinance to control or limit growth and development in Nashville. Nevertheless, in Vermont­ ville Morgan hopes he will get the variance, special use per­ mit or the property rezoned, whatever is necessary. — The council also approv­ ed a request from a resident to purchase village water from a hydrant to fill a swimming pool. However, there was some discussion about changing the current policy and disallowing the practice in the future as well as setting higher rates for water purchased by non­ residents. The water and ordinance committees will meet to discuss the issue before mak- continued from front page Morgan’s proposal for a used car lot in Nashville would call for the removal of this unsightly trailer and a general clean-up effort as well as a new pole building and possibly a black-topped lot. The plan is to sell strictly high-performance and classic cars, which could bring buyers from all over the state. Being on the first property from Blue Cross to Sigmet one sees upon entering with Time Insurance Co., Nashville from the west, the which will includes health and car lot, Morgan said, will be disability, but will add dental, an improvement not only in prescription and life insurance the aesthetic image of the and other benefits the village, but also in the employees do not receive with economic status of the town. the current policy. He added that he hopes to The new insurance will re­ go before the ZBA this month. quire the clerk to take the life, In other Vermontville disability and dental insurance business Thursday: so that the DPW workers can — The council approved a get the whole package. motion to change health in­ That will cost $34.50 per surance for its employees month, and the clerk agreed to it on the condition that it not be in lieu of any future raises in pay. The village will have to in- crease its insurance budget by $617.92 for 1990-91. The proposed effective date for the change is set for June 1. — The council passed a motion to seek prosecution of the property owner at 273 N. Main St. for violation of the village’s junk ordinance. A letter will also be sent to a Second Street address seeking prompt compliance. ing recommendations. — A motion to give keys to Village Hall to all trustees passed. — The council noted that it will be exchanging officials with the Village of Ravenna this year as part of the Mayor Exchange Day celebration. Local officials are set to go to Ravenna, which is near Muskegon on May 21, and Ravenna officials will visit Vermontville at an undisclos­ ed date. The family of Geraldine Wells acknowledges with deep appreciation the floral arrangements, memorial gifts, cards, and calls during her illness and passing. A special thanks to the nurses, nurses aids and Dr. Luser for their care, Rev. 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Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lk. Rd. 852-9481 Diana Ruempel Librarian Duska Brumm has announced that the con­ struction of the new addition to the Putnam Public Library in Nashville has been completed. The structure houses a children’s room, work room and the librarian’s office. The Library Board of Trustees will have an open house Saturday, May 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the library. The event will com­ memorate the completion of the construction project and will honor LaDuska Sheldon, who recently retired as librarian. Mrs. Brumm stated, “Mrs. Sheldon was employed by the Putnam Public Library in 1963 and became librarian in 1967. She was instrumental in getting the building project started so that we could have more room for children’s pro­ grams. We want to recognize her contribution to the library at the same time we celebrate the completion of the children’s room.” Funds for the building addi­ tion came entirely from local citizens and businesses. Many people also contributed fur­ nishings for the new rooms. A list of the contributors is on display in the library. “We invite the public to come and see our new facilities and have cake and punch with us on May 26,” said Brumm. The Putnam Public Library is located at 327 N. Main St., Nashville. The library is open from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 10 a.m. to npon Tuesday; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. ‘Country home on approx. 3 acres ‘4 bedroom home with large kitchen, dining room, laundry room ‘Large barn/garage ‘Priced at only $43,750 (CH-102) JUST LISTED! ‘5 bedroom home with 1 14 baths ‘2 bay windows, natural woodwork, open stairway, some stained glass windows ‘Good 2 story barn/garage ‘$33,000 (N-76) ‘Great family home with in-ground pool *3 car garage, great lot (V-47) ‘Thornapple Lake ‘Nice cottage with lake frontage 'Home to be moved located in Nashville. (M-31) *152 acre farm loOcaAteTd ejr^kjecdTloHjrlatte. Frontage c§qi_O AT erked. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Saturday, May 12 • 12 NOON BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED HOME on approximately six acres located 6'/> miles south of Eaton Rapids (M-50 south of Eaton Rapids to junction of M-50 and M-99 then continue 1 '/> miles south on M-99 to Kilmer Road and right to #11922). Three bedrooms, 1 '/> baths, 2'/i car garage attached plus a 72.68 pole barn, pond with fish, creek, fruit tree orchard and lots more. Land contract terms. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Monday Eve., May 21 • 6 PM TWO NICE 20 ACRE PARCELS located 1 '/> miles east of the south side of Olivet on Butterfield Hwy. to Oxby Road and '/i mile south. Each parcel has been approved for building. Auctioneer on Site: Tuesday, May 15 - 4:30-6:00. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Cindy Doolittle - 726-0605 Art Allwardt • 852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN TOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, 1990 — Page 6 Nashville Councilman Dave Toman graduates from Olivet College John Fisher of Sunfield announces his intention to run for the office of Eaton County Commissioner for the district at the Vermontville Council meeting Thursday. The position is being vacated by Edgar Fleetham, who is retiring after a long political career. Fisher to run for Eaton Board seat J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE — Returning to college at the age of29 isn’t always easy, but that’s precisely what Nashville Councilman Dave Toman did in January. Only a few credits shy of the required number ofhours, Toman went back and graduated from Olivet College Sunday, receiving his bachelor of arts degree in history and physical education and a teaching certificate. Toman first attended Olivet in 1979 but was forced to drop out in his senior year when his loan and grant requests were Dave Toman denied because of state budget cuts. returned to Nashville. After living for four years The Tomans work for Good in Washington state, where he Time Pizza on Main Street met and married his wife Nan­ part time, and Dave has been cy, he and his new bride fulfilling his student teaching from front page---------------- — most notable being “Gover­ nor’s Award,’’ the “Michigan Minuteman Award,” and has been twice awarded the “GM Award for Excellence in Community Ac­ tivities.” He is currently an officer in the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth, (S.P.Y.’s), organization. “The continuing deteriora­ tion of our roads and bridges, as well as the looming pro­ blem of solid waste, are in my opinion the major issues fac­ ing the county, and where at­ tention needs to be focused,” said Fisher. Gift Certificates Available IN STOCK — Kwik Sew, McCall, .. l//oO Simplicity, Patterns .. Vzll Good Selection of Calicos Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station 218 E. State St., Hastings L Ph. 945-9673 HOURS Mon. thru Sat. 9-5.30; Fri. til 7 T MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N.. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker HMS Homer Winegar, GRI REALTOR* JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. Eves. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) DOC OVERHOLT.................... ......... 852-1740 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTIES DON STEINBRECHER......... SANDY LUNDQUIST............. ........... 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS.................. GARRY KNOLL....................... ........... 726-0122 ........... 852-0786 ’ • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE FOR $25,000!! Neat 2 bedroom cot­ tage with lake access — 2 new decks, storage shed & aluminum siding! I All in "move-in" condition. Call Sandy. (CH-269) MOBILE HOME ON RIVER WITH APPROX. S ACRES - 1984 Liberty mobile home (14x70) plus 48x32 newer pole barn. Thornapple River frontage. Secluded, with mature trees. Call Hubert Dennis. (CH-342) NEW LISTING: "COUNTRY HOME” - NOW $37,900!! 10 ACRE "MINI-FARM” - 2 plus CONTRACT TERMS - 4 bedroom bedroom home, outbuildings, private setting, great view. Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. Price: $31,500. home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) - 6 room, 2 bedroom home, all recently remodeled, oak cabinets & oak *rim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 pole barn & satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools, NE of Vermontville. Priced at $49,000. (CH-343) VACANT LAND BUILDING LOTS ON GOOD 4 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. (F-319) Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) BEDROOM HOME WE NEED LISTINGS! • Homes in town • "Country Homes" (With a few acres) • Small Farms • Large Farms Give us a call if you are thinking of BUYING or SELLING!! 20 ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! POND* WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) Nashville Village 'Garage Sale1, Harvest Fest plans being made The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the annual Village Garage Sale and Harvest Festival and Rendevouz Shoot. New plans for this year’s village-wide Garage Sale in­ clude no fees for those par­ ticipating in the June 16 event. Those who want to par­ ticipate are asked to sign up at the Nashville Hardware Store up to one week prior to the Garage Sale. This list will be compiled and will be available to those who want to shop these garage sales throughout the village. Also discussed at recent Chamber meetings were plans for the Harvest Festival, plan­ ned for August 25. The events include the muzzle loader’s Rendevouz Shoot, an arts and crafts show, fireworks, hot air balloon rides and a parade. “We’re looking for a great deal of participation for both events, and are hoping all the village will help to make them both very successful,” said Mary Ohler, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. We hope that the lack of fees for the Garage Sale will help get more people involved in it, both for those selling as well as buying. We need everyone to sign up by one week prior to the sale in order to allow time for us to copy this list and have it available at merchants throughout the village for those buying." Any inquiries can be made to Mike or Stephanie Thome at the The Nashville Hard­ ware Store. “We also need a great deal of help to make the 1990 Harvest Festival even greater than last year’s,” she said. Latest contributions made to Putnam Library fund The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Mark Anthony Lane by Donald and Elizabeth Skedgell. In memory of Dorotha C. Brumm by the Thursday Bridge Club, Sharlot Sours, Dorothy Hicks McCleary, Winifred Yarger, and by Bet­ ty Woods. In memory of Victor Brumm by Betty Woods. Donations to the fund to complete the Children’s Wing may be mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville, 49073, or brought to the library. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and ofthose named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Those named in gifts will be inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. IN to downtown. Corner lot with fenced in yard, several appliances included. This home is ready to move into. Make an appointment soon to see this one! (N-340) NASHVILLE available. Land contrac* *erms possible. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-312) POSSIBLE LAND NASHVILLE - Walking distance HWY. - Natural gas and electric 26 ACRE HORSE FARM ■ $64,900 - ......... 852-1784 Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blactop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. requirement at Lake Odessa High School. Toman is also coach of the junior varsity track team at Lake Odessa. Nancy, who said she is very proud of her husband’s achievement, held an open house on Sunday, and many family members and friends stopped in to congratulate Toman and to wish him well. Toman is serving his first term in public office, and he has been very active in the community. He formed the Coalition for the Betterment ofNashville last year, and the group worked on the resur­ rected Harvest Festival, along with the Chamber of Commerce. Nancy Toman said their plans are for Dave to look for a. teaching position out west, preferably in Washington state. ‘Cope’ support group to meet May 10 “Cope” — a support group for bereaved families will meet Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church, comer of State and Washington Streets. Experience the beauty and benefits of Mary Kay Cosmetics. The beauty is 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 “We have some great plans in the process but we need both financial help and volunteers to make it work." Fireworks “torpedo” canisters will be available throughout the village for donations to be used toward a fireworks display, which will be shot by W & D Explosives. “We also will be holding a Harvest Festival benefit dance July 28 at the Nashville V.F.W. Post. We ask that people give generously at these areas in order to assure a continuation of the Harvest Festival. Plans for this year’s Harvest Festival are under way and Chamber members ask those who wish to participate and volunteer their time to contact either Dave Mace, Mary Ohler, Mike Thome or Hank Felder. “Even an hour or two of help would greatly be ap­ preciated,” she said. “It takes a great deal of time and effort to coordinate all these events, and if people enjoyed it last year, they can show their ap­ preciation by giving some of their time or money to ensure that it continues.” The next Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held June 5 and all are welcome to attend. ___ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, 1990__Page 7 w w wk/Uu iv S l^i Ir ■h B h ^ S S>k k> S>> v’S Maple Valley fifth graders attend 'Young Authors Conference* Fifth grade students at Maple Valley recently earned the right to attend the 11th an­ nual Young Authors’ Conference. Students from both Maplewood Elementary and Kellogg Elementary attended the conference, which was held in Charlotte and featured the author Karen Sommer as guest speaker. The conference allowed each student to share with others the books they wrote. Students were divided into small groups and all of the children read their works and explained how they wrote them. Each small group was led by an adult volunteer. Maple Valley’s volunteers were high school teacher Nor­ ma Acker, elementary teacher Bernie Hynes and Kellogg Principal Nancy Potter. While some groups were discussing their books, others were enjoying different topical sessions led by experts in the field. Students enjoyed hearing Margaret MyersCulver tell her spell-binding J'S •J»SS* U. WU.fc U.fc”*1 Maplewood teacher Bernie Hynes chaired one of the discussion groups at the Young Author's Conference in Charlotte. Maplewood's Mary Woodman assists author Karen Sommer by holding a sign she used to illustrate a story she told to the assembled 5th grade writers from all Eaton County schools that participated in the Young Author's Conference in Charlotte recently. ??■*> iwfZf.’ekH M«qk J ^Hfc. J* c. ** Renowned children's book author Karen Sommer signs autographs for the Maplewood and Nashville 5th graders who won a trip to the YAC by writing and illustrating their ovVn books. 'k« Mhit^ *k> flt p«t part i ’ k tenni^ngg, ofahhfa t® M stories while others practiced for their turn at writing for a newspaper with Deb Pierce. Off in a comer room, Bill Davis, with the candles burn­ ing, led his students in a ses­ sion, “Dancing in the Sun: Creativity Alight.” Not all the topical sessions were composed of writing. Tom Jury conducted a ses­ sion, “Illustration: Art of Writing.” Thirty-six fifth grade students were able to attend. Karen Long, a fifth grade teacher from Kellogg and a Young Authors Council member, escorted the follow­ ing students: Evelyn Ackley, Mandy Ashley, Rod Brooks, Lisa Crutcher, Bee Gee Garvey, Nick Garza, Dana Hamilton, Sarah Hughes, Bobby Joseph, Dan Leep, Matt Pennington, Dan Potter, Rob Rosin, Carla Shook, Marin Smith, J.J. Strimback and Scotty Spitzer. From Maplewood, Robert Smith escorted the following: Beth Balcom, Mandy Beemer, Jon Bowers, Brent Braden, Aaron Brandenburg, Kevin Conkey, Devon Durkee, Mike Egan, Mandi Golovich, Bess Ann Martin, Mary Woodman, Derek Sadler, Kristina Spotts, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Matt Williams, and Seth Wright. Smith is also a fifth grade teacher and a Young Authors Council member. This year, along with Maple Valley Schools, many schools helped to sponsor this event besides the Charlotte Optimists, the Eaton Rapids Jaycees, the Eaton Rapids Lions Club and area parents organizations helped to support it. 50 50 50 50 Does anyone recognize this farmer that lives north of Nashville? He just turned the “Big 50”! (We Gotcha Ron) ’' * 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 ■ hiiBffljfciij : x- ®i r th n, d teoteitlg; aa t [S tteta«ttw in at Dr ta fe ti IWfcItailb k tnitaini tyikl^O pri'Wlib iptHjiddi Remember Your Mom h Mother’s ki H fariaita® with a ntustt rir Gift Certificate to from ... ,* aia®1” ’iStK ■ r Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 Local VFW, auxiliary holds banquet Past commanders, past presidents, life members, members and guests attended the Nashville VFW and Aux­ iliary Saturday, April 28. The program was called to order by Commander Kay Rathbum, the it was turned over to emcee Gordon Reid. Guests were Department Senior Vice President Elmer Wurster and his wife; Audrey Dillin, Council ofAdministra-ti-o-n-,--a rea F and past dept, president; Emerson Dillin, County Council Quarter­ master and 8th District Quartermaster; 8th District Commander Bob Scott and 8th District President Joyce Endres and her husabnd. Host and hostess for the evening were Richard and Nancy Boyd. Dinner was served by Sheila Grinage and workers. President of Ladies Auxiliary, Agnes Hill, honored Ron Ohler ofNashville with a cer­ tificate of merit for his life­ saving efforts an accident last July. Marilyn Ayers, who handles veterans’ problems for Barry County, was given an award by Commander Rathburn. Maple Valley High School students Brandon Roscoe, Deana Hill and Roger Claypool received awards and checks for participating in the V.F.W. Seabold Scholarship program. 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More than 145 area businesses involved in the program are working cooperatively with EISD’s Vocational Educaton Depart­ ment to provide students with different types of work programs. Cooperative vocational education involves students that are placed on site in a work place. They receive high school credit and get paid for their work. Work experience students get credit and are paid, but do not have to be in vocational 'Over 50* potluck set for May 15 Maple Valley area residents over 50 are invited to the last potluck of the school year Tuesday, May 15, at 12:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School library. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass. Table service and drinks will be furnished. Margaret Reid of Nashville will present a musical program. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 FREE DRAWING FOR A TREE OPEN EVENINGS 4;30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 education training. Individual contract arrangements are set up for individual needs to provide career training. Students receive credit for these con­ tracts, but are not paid. Bob Wieland, EISD Youth Placement specialist, said, “These work programs are very valuable. They offer onthe-job training and learning experiences that are not possi­ ble in the classroom.” M.V. grad wins honors Paul Bell of Nashville was among the students who were recognized April 29 when Kellogg Community College held its 19th annual Honors convocation at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium in Battle Creek. Bell was named the outstan­ ding freshman in mathematics. Teachers, students attend CMU foreign language day Shannon Fineout and Kristine Pearson, foreign language teachers at Maple Valley High School and 47 students participated in the 18th annual Foreign Language Day at Central Michigan University April 20. Janel Hansen, Lynette Thompson, Alicia Krebs, and Marc Nehmer performed a skit they wrote in the secondyear Spanish skit competition. Alicia Krebs placed second the second-year Spanish song competition for her rendition of “La Via Dolorosa.” The Maple Valley Eeny,Meeny,Miney...MOW You can afford to be choosey with White’s LT Series. With four lawn tractors-you can’t lose!® Ideal for mecfrum-to-large lawns, these unit’s 12 and 14HP Briggs & Stratton 1/C. or "V" twin OHV, engines provide extra power and long-life compo­ nents. 38" or 42” TurboCul’’” mower decks always leave a guaranteed professionalprofessional­ look cut. Take your pick of transmissions-7 speed range, mechanical drive CruiseMatic™ or oil pressure-activated automatic hydrostatic drive-bolh with infinitely variable cruise speed ranges. The LT Series also accomodates seasonal attachments including snowthrower and utility trailer. PRICED HUNDREDS LESS THAN COMPARABLE "PREMIUM" LINES! LT-12 Lawn Tractor Maple Valley High School student Mickey Shilton (left) with EISD Youth Place­ ment specialist Bob Wieland and Al Decker of Felpausch Grocery of Hastings. Felpausch has been involved with EISD Vocational Education forr many years. They offer many experiences for students, including stocking, carry out and working directly with customers. COMPARE AT $1349* ““NOTICE of- youngsters were among some 2,500 high school students from around Michigan who took part in song, dance, skit, display, poster, conversation and interpretive reading com­ petitions in French, German, Russian and Spanish. Students also visited foreign language classes, viewed videos and displays and toured the campus. The group was also accom­ panied by a parent Jaynee Simpson. Maple valley students who attended were: Pam Arquilla, Shelly Cobb, Mickey Collier, Renee Dingman, Tim Ferrier, Sheryl Finkler, Cindy Furlong, Angela Garber, Michelle Gidner, Kelly Hickey, Dawn Root, Susan Simpson, Dayton Walker, Elisha Ayars, Dawn Brand, Rachelle Cheeseman, Jim Edinger, Dianna Mahoney, Darcy Schantz, Leigh Stine, Kirk Warner, Steven Ainsworth, Joel Butler, Scott Casteele. Shannon Fineout, Kristine Pearson, Joy Christensen, Dana Cole, Jolene Crabtree, Terry Dempsey, Kelly End­ sley, Vai Fifield, Dan Finkler, Jason Hoefler, Heather Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Jamie Jospeh, Jeff Knoll, Mike Rollins, Mickey Rowland, Angela Tyler, Michelle Baker, Janet Boldrey, Janel Hansen, Alicia Krebs, Marc Nehmer, Jeremy Reynolds, Carrey Robinson and Lynette Thompson. {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! 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Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: to discuss the Plan­ ning Commission’s recommen­ dation that the zoning ordinance be amended to change the re­ quired square footage in the plat­ ted areas of the village from the required 15,000 square feet to 12,500 square feet. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 10, 1990 • 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: To discuss the Plan­ ning Commission’s recommen­ dation that the zoning ordinance be amended to permit one bedroom apartments above the store buildings in the B-1 business area. sVings Sanitary Service, / I Serving Hastings I 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 | 0 Barry County Communities Since 1950 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS PHONE-852-1910 OUTDOOR POWER PRODUCTS LANDFILL ___ °Pen t0 Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 —\ V- Wu 90 Gallen •Cart Service �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, 1990 CPR class to be offered at Charlotte hospital Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES There will be a free C.P.R. “Heartsaver” class offered at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte Satur­ day, May 19, in the classroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 8 • Varalty Baseball & Softball, Away, Olivet, 4:30 p m • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, Olivet, 4:30 p.m • TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY WENESDAY, MAY 9 • J.V. Baseball, Home, Harper Creek, 4:30 p.m. • Jr. High Track, Away, Springport, 4:15 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 10 • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, St. Phillip, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 11 • jr. High Track, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 12 • Maple Valley Baseball & Softball Invitational, 9:00 a.m. • Varsity Track, Away, Bath, 9:00 a.m. SUNDAY, MAY 13 • Senior Trip, Return May 18 MONDAY, MAY 14 • District Wide School Display, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p..m. High School Gym, Cafeteria and Halls May 17, 1990 • 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Jeffrey Beebe has re­ quested a special use permit and or variance to use the upstairs of 105 and 107 N. Main for apart­ ments. The property is currently zoned B-1. Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Summary of Minutes SUMMARY • MAY 2, 1990 tU nZWMn nlZ*WwM^n ®F ua» ••HU ■kKhfesWIi kwi'smb 'Mzoijrtfflj Bitochaiigelhefe■ekrt^intheplat- Is^rtb owwwww* ms 'CNflM Bills paid; C.F.C... J.W. Cooley L. Pixley..... W. Wilson... H.C. Bank... Mi. Bell....... J.W. Cooley. J. Jarvie...... Postmaster $105.87 998.57 465.52 ..90.00 09.86 ..30.00 .... 6.50 6.32 55.00 Stamped Env. Agency...136.90 J. Jarvie. 484.12 N. Rasey................... 90.00 R. Frohlich 395.83 Cons. Pow .114.38 Hastings Office Sup 41.46 Rockford Map Pub.. ...85.00 Village of Nash........ ..15.88 1406.63 H.C. Bank Block Grant Bills: C. Barth............... 654.00 Motions passed: Authorised gravel and pit run gravel for Twp. roads totaling $9576.00. Putnam Library Bd. mem­ bers appointed: Nadine Garlinger and Diana Brown. July Board meeting to be held July 11 rather than July 4. NOTICE Nashville Residents The village will be flushing fire hydrants the week of May 14, 1990. The Village of Nashville Participants must pre­ register for the class by call­ ing the EMS Secretary at 543-1050, extension 362, bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING | CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD Present: Cooley, Jarvie, Pixley, Rasey. Absent: Wilson. Also present: Zane Mead. General Fund Rec. $1,427.43; Disb. $10,006.03; Ending Bal. $64,847.55; Block Grant Bal. $5,230.28; Fire Vat. Bal. $23,568.57; Amb. Vat. Bal. $27,104.44; Twp., Imp. Bal. $84,409.25. Page 9 Maple Valley High School gets new student teacher Michigan State University senior Kristine Pearson of Midland is currently the teaching assistant for MVHS Spanish teacher Shannon Fineout. Pearson, who is getting married to MSU law student Kevin Rang of Midland in June, plans to be a substitute teacher next year while she works with an MSU Christian organization called Christians in Action. Pearson said she enjoys her student teaching duties and working with the staff and students at MVHS. "I have two very supportive and cooperative teachers, Shannon Fineout and Julie Swartz, working with me here," she said. "The students and staff have been very kind." NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING May 17, 1990, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Harold Hummell has requested a variance to construct a garage on his property located at 314 Cleveland. The property is presently zoned R-1 Residential. Zoning Board of Appeals It’s a girl GIRL, Sarah Jane Heney bom Saturday, April 28, at Pennock Hospital. Time: 1:47 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 914 ozs. to Angela Heney ofNashville. Grandparents James and Susan Heney of Nashville. Maternal great grandparents Ray and Jennie Hause of Hastings. Paternal great grandparents are Grade and Richard Whitehair of Nashville. Maple Grove Birthday Club to meet May 15 The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, May 15, at the Maple Grove Com­ munity Building on M-66. A potluck dinner will be 12:30 p.m. Business meeting will be held after the dinner. Members are asked to bring material for quilt blocks and shears to cut them out. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... CASTLETON, MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS Low interest Home Improvement loans are available from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) - THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. — NEW HIGHER INCOME LIMITS - For additional information contact: Cheryl Barth — 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of Lost 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 elec­ tion of the school district will be held on Monday, June 11, 1990. 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 11,1990, IS MONDAY, MAY 14,1990. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MON­ DAY, MAY 14,1990, 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. Ronald J. Tobias Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, 1990 — Page 10 Ground-breaking ceremony held at 'Habitat' home in Nashville by MarkLaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — A special ground-breaking ceremony Sunday marked the start of construction for the second Habitat for Humanity home to be built in Barry County. The first Habitat home was built in Hastings last year. Habitat for Humanity, a world-wide, non-profit group of non-denominational Chris­ tians, builds affordable homes with donated funds and materials and sells them at cost to selected, low-income buyers. The new Habitat home will be built at the corner of Reed and State Streets, and the pro­ jected completion date is set for late summer. A second Nashville home, right next to the site, has been purchased by the group and will be refur­ bished and sold to a lowincome buyer. Neither of the projects has been completely funded as of tion, a song of celebration by Lisa Corkwell of Nashville, a yet, and donations of money, materials and labor are litany of celebration, and comments and remarks from welcome. Cash donations, which are tax deductible, can the assembled dignitaries, of­ be made to Habitat for ficials and guests. There were also Humanity and sent to Hastings P.O. Box 234. Anyone in­ refreshements. One of the speakers noted terested in helping can call that the property on which the (616) 795-3798. Speakers at the ceremony home will be built was made included Village President available by the Nashville Ray Hinckley, Habitat State Housing Corporation, which Director Rev. Ken Bensen, was represented by members, Barry County Habitat Presi­ Nashville Planning Commis­ dent Frank Townsend and sion Chairman Nelson Habitat Executive Director Brumm, Castleton Township Supervisor Jud Cooley and Pat Wagner. Also on hand were prospec­ Ben Mason, who also sits on tive Habitat homeowners John the Habitat Board of and Ruth Beardslee of Directors. Others in attendance at the Nashville and their children, Angel, 16, Dean, 14, Nicole, ceremony included Habitat 13, Deah, 6, and Laura, 4. The first Habitat homeowner, JoAnn Banning, was also at the ceremony. The ground-breaking ceremony featured an invoca- Six-year-old Deah Beardslee takes a turn with the shovel during groundbreak­ ing ceremonies for the new Barry County Habitat for Humanity home being built in Nashville. Deah is the daughter of prospective Habitat homeowners Ruth and John Beardslee, who are also shown in the photo with their other children: Angel, 16, Dean, 14, Nicole, 13, and Laura, 4. At right is Patricia Wagner, executive director of Habitat. Extension Homemakers plan ‘treasure hunt’ The Eaton Association of cent hall will be open for conExtension Homemakers is in­ tinental breakfast and lunch. viting the public to a “Treasure Hunt” sale Tues­ WET BASEMENT? day, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Eaton County Fairgrounds. SYSTEM.. 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K] 1:00-3:00 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1:00-3:00 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1:00-3:00 p.m. 6:30-8:30p.m. HEARTWORM BLOOD TEST ... $1000 Sample Drawing Fee ... $200 All Vaccines ... $1500 We hope you will take advantage of these discounted costs and vide your dog with this important protection. Secretary Laura Rodriguez, who introduced the Beardslees, Treasurer Norval Thaler and Board Members Trudy Tobias, Pat Engle, Bud Altering and Lynn Wagner. There were also many guests and visitors on hand for the ground breaking. Help Wanted GOVERNMENT JOBS $16,040-$59,230/yr. Call (1)805-687-6000 Ext R-6574 for current Federal list. POSTAL JOBS $15,342-$67, 201/YR. Now hiring. Call (1)805-687-6000 Ext. P-3500 for current list. Miscellaneous FJV1.B. POST BUILDINGS: 25 year Steel, quality pole build­ ings at reasonable prices. Site work, cement work, fully erected. Licensed and Insured. Call us at, 868-0049. HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580. TRUCK DRIVING TRAIN­ ING: 1-800-222-1782. Handson Training, PTDIA Certified, Guaranteed Student Loans ifyou qualify, CDL Training and Test­ ing, PDI New Buffalo, Mi. Pets BORN 3-13-90: 7 purebred Chinese Shar Pei pups. 2 bl.-F, 2 bl.M, Iwh.-F, Ibr.-M, Ibr.-’F. Because of the political paper chase these pups will not be reg. they will be sold for $300. Call 852-9290. Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 852-9377 OPEN Mon. 9-8; Tues, thru Fri. 9 to 5:30; Sat. 9 to Noon PARTS & SERVICE Richartls • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE IW wniw M brands 543-8332 - ^pplinnce 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS ★ GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID ♦ FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOINT * JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. 4^M 4^MigkCM. ses AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS Experienced, Refable « Reasonable �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. May 8, 1990 — Page 11 Maple Valley Lions win two games out of three in baseball action SMAA All-Academic selections Maple Valley students earning All-Academic honors in the SMAA this school year were (from left) Brandon Roscoe, Scott Knoll and Nicole Kipp. The three selections all are seniors. Records fall as Lion girls take first at Eaton County Invitational The Maple Valley girls track team placed first in four events and broke four school records on its way to scoring 118 points to take first at the Eaton County Invitational held Saturday at Waverly. Taking a close second was Waverly with 115 points, Eaton Rapids was third with 97 points, Charlotte fourth Antiques 04696360 IONIA ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE MARKET Sunday, May 20, Ionia Fair­ ground, south M66 Ionia, Michi­ gan, 8am- 4:30pm. Admission $1.50. Rain or shine. 517-593-3316. Business Services POLARIS ■niipiB M BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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Placing in spots second thru sixth for the girls were Boldrey, second in the long jump and second in the 220 yard dash with a time of 26.6 Community Notices which breaks a ten year old AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. school record; Reese, second Cyrils Church Tuesdays at in the shot put, third in the 8:00pm. high hurdles, and third in the NASHVILLE T-BALL prac­ 100 yard dash; Tracy Kangas, tice for those who have signed third in the shot put and up, will begin Saturday May discus; Phenix, second in the 19th from 4:30pm to 6pm, low hurdles; Cindy Furlong, behind Fuller Street School. If second in the two mile, and any questions contact Rob third in the mile with a school Goris. 852-0735. record time of 5:40.7; and the two mile relay team of Farm Phenix, Furlong, Shoup, and FISH FOR STOCKING: giant Ashley took second. hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout. The girls split their dual Walleye, Largemouth bass, meets they had this past week Smallmouth bass, Channel losing a non-league meet with catfish, Perch, and Fathead Eaton Rapids on Monday 65 minnows. Laggls’ Fish Farm, to 63, and winning their final Inc. 08988 35lh SL, Globes, Mi. dual meet of the year on 49055. Phone 616-628-2056 Wednesday against Olivet 73 days 616-624-6215 evenings. to 55. Finishing the year with a 6 and 1 overall dual meet For Sale record and 6 and 0 in the FOR SALE: SAW SHARPEN­ S.M.A.A. conference meets. ING EQUIPMENT AND The team will travel to Bath TOOLS Saturday May 12, 9:00 on Saturday for the Fighting to 5:00. Filer, Quantity of files, Retoother, Grinder, Grinding Bees relays. wheels 7inch, Break and chain spinner, Chain grinder, Foot Thank You operated hand saw setter. All the above are Foley or Belsaw. AirCARD OF THANKS You-Wear unit, Hand saws, 2 I would like to thank all the Rachet sets, Cement tools, 4inch band parents and band members Vice, '/.inch electrice Drill, Saw who worked at the Syrup Festi­ blades, 81b. Mall, Air purifying val. Without your help this big respirator, 2 Screwjacks 10 ton, job could not be possible. Quantity ofhand tools and much A special thanks to Sheri more. 403 N. Main, Nashville. Reynolds, Don & Pat Rasey for 517-852-9581._____________ their many hours of preparation KATHY’S CARPETS: New and organizing, JoAnn Nehmer and show carpet of all kinds, for helping with the calling, priced right $1, per sq. yd. and Nancy Brown for her guidance. As always, Senior and Junior up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & bands and Mr. VanderHoef, Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru “You Looked Marvelous!!!” Denise Hansen Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, MV Band Boosters 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. 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VERMONTVILLE TOOL SALES GlItRil MtllCHtaDISI 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-587-1714 The Maple Valley baseball team won 2 of 3 ball games last week to improve their record to 7-4 and 6-2 in the SMAA conference. David Nickel pitched five strong innings and the Valley pounded out 12 hits on Mon­ day for a 15-3 win over Olivet. Dan Franks was the big gun with four hits while Jason Hoefler hit his third home run of the year and knocked in the runs. Last Thursday the Lions scored 15 runs again for its se- Sports cond win over Springfield. Darrel Stine pitched his first varsity game and got the win. David Nickel pitched well in relief and again Dan Franks pounded the ball for three hits. Wednesday’s game was for a first place tie in the con- Serving our country James Lee Friddle James Lee Friddle of the United States Air Force was promoted from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant. Jim is a munitions maintenance specialist with the 48 E.M..S. Squadron sta­ tioned at the Royal Air Force Base, Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Jim is married to the former Vicki (Mott) of Olivet. They have one daughter, Megan Elizabeth who is two years old. Jim is the son of Pat and Dale cook of Nashville and Merrill Friddle of Sturgis. Rickie G. Vessecchia Army National Guardsman Rickie G. Vessecchia has been decorated with the Outstanding Leader Trainee award at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. The award is given to the one soldier in the cycle who has held a position of trainee­ leadership and has demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout the cycle. Vessechia is a diesel mechanic with the 187th Ordance Battalion. He is the hus­ band of Cathy Vessecchia of Nashville. ference. Bronson was one game ahead ofthe Lions and a win for Maple Valley would put them on top of the league. Jason Hoefler pitched five strong innings before being removed from the mound. Bronson took advantage and scored 10 runs in the last two innings for a 13-2 win. This week the Lions travel­ ed to Bronson and could be right back in the race with a win on the road. Jason Hoefler is currently 4-1 as a pitcher and batting an incredible .536. You can find him amongst the leaders in Class C stats in Tuesdays Free Press. Happy Birthday to Nashville’s ■ Favorite VIDEO QUEEN Guess how old? We know! Love, Gayle & Bobbie Manage your yard work with ease Now Ford offers the YT-18H lawn tractor — with extra horsepower that gives you extra cutting capacity. The Ford YT-18H tractor features: • Twin cylinder 18-horsepower Kohler “Magnum” engine. • Automotive-type battery. • Heavy-duty, fast-start ignition system. • Easy-lift hydraulic system for mower & other implements • Hydrostatic drive. If you have a lot of yard work to do, check out a Ford yard tractor today. 6.9% FOR A.P.R. 24 MONTHS 8.9% ... FOR 9.9% ... FOR 36 MONTHS 48 MONTHS 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. Special A.P.R. offers good for new equipment purchases made through June 30, 1990. Finance programs available exclusively through Ford Credit for qualified buyers. Ford Credit Maple valley implement, inc 735 E. Sherman Street Nashville 517-852-1910 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 8, 1990 — Page 12 M.V. High School history students learn about the 'Vietnam War Lenz,” said St. Onge. “We felt it would be a good idea to incorporate it into the Vietnam history unit. The ac­ ceptancee and interest on the partt of the students was far beyond our expectations.” St. Onge said that Vietnam and the U.S. involvement was an important part ofour recent history. He said it has affected all who lived through that era, and will continue to have an effect for many years to come. According to St. Onge, people are ignorant of most traumatic events unless these events directly affect them, and Viet­ nam is no exception. “I feel that hearing Viet­ nam vets talk about their per­ sonal experiences in the war will give students a better insight as to what it was really like,” he said. “I also think the fact that we all have our own stories to tell gives them a broader range of information.” Larry By Cindy Gatewood Vietnam veteran Gary St. Onge last Tuesday spoke to the members of the junior class at Maple Valley High School. St. Onge, a business and ac­ counting teacher at the high school, has offered this presentation for the past four years. What originally began as a one-hour program, is now a full two-hour presentation of factual information, personal insight, slides, and memorabilia from the war. St. Onge, who was a Navy hospital corpsman attached to a Marine company near Da Nang, wasjoined by Bill Mar­ tin and Roger Grassman, also Vietnam veterans. All three men shared their experiences with the students in an open forum-style presentation. “I came up with the idea for such a presentation and discussed it with the U.S. history teachers and principal, History teachers John Hughes and Todd Gonser said they feel the presentation was very well done, and that it was a positive educational experience. “I feel that it is good for the students to hear someone who was actually there, because it means more to them,” said Hughes. Gonser agreed, say­ ing, “It gives the students more insight as to what actual­ ly happened during that part of history.” “My intentions for doing the presentations are not so much to promote Vietnam awareness,” sais St. Onge. “I would rather approach it from the standpoint that this was part of our history, and what better sources of information could there be than from those who were there. I want students to understand and ap­ preciate the fact that there is no glory in war, and that we 11 Presenting a "humanized" history of the Vietnam War are (from left) Gary St. Onge, Bill Martin and Roger Grassman. were just like them when we went over there. Hopefully this will help them to relate better to that particular part of our history.” cNatitfe^Wade* Therapeutic M Bonus Pack M Century-Vite Bonus Pack Cewwy-HiV $549 $549 100 + 30 TABLETS 100 + 30 TABLETS Daily Combo® Mega 2000® w/Calclum, Iron & Beta Carotene Multi Vitamins & Minerals $869 $469 60 TABLETS 100 TABLETS School Lunch Menus Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, May 9 ♦Salad, *Hamburgers, ♦Cheeseburgers, french fries, cherries. Thursday, May 10 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, *Com Dog, mixed vegetable, pineapple, rolls and butter, salad bar. Friday, May 11 ♦Salad, *Pizza, com, fruit juice. Monday, May 14 ♦Salad, ♦Fish Nuggets, ♦Hot Dogs, mashed potatoes, butter, blueberries, bread and butter, cookie. 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Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 121 *9058 ***** Me. f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) oftoday! The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 42 — Tuesday, May 15, 1990 Maple Valley High School announces 'top students' for'90 Angie Bahs J-Ad Graphics News Service Eleven Maple Valley High School seniors are being recognized for earning “high academic honors,” said prin­ cipal Larry Lenz. High honors are awarded to graduating students who maintain a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.9. Lenz said the seniors deserve special recognition for their achievements and for carrying on the tradition of academic excellence in Maple Valley. “These are our best and brightest students, and we are very proud of them,” he said. This year Lenz and a school improvement team developed and instituted a new academic awards program, in which the top students earned academic letters similar to athletic Lynette Thompson Cevin Cornish Scott Knoll Stephen Bowen Ryan Warner Jeff Butler Renee Hoyt Dawn Lundquist Brandon Roscoe Valedictorian Scott Knoll, the son of Garry and Becky Knoll of Nashville, is king of the academic mountain at Maple Valley, having main­ tained a 3.9 gpa. Knoll was also one of three Maple Valley students named to the SMAA All-Conference Academic Team, he earned an academic letter and was selected by the Lansing Chamber Chamberof ofCommerce Commerceas asthe the Regional Academic Excellence Award winner. Knoll also served as president of the National Honor Society (NHS), and was a Nicole Kipp letters. Here are profiles ofthe high honors students and the first group of academic letter win­ ners, who will be recognized at the annual academic awards ceremony May 22 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium: member member of of Students Students Against Against Driving Drunk (SADD), of the Student Council and ofthe varsity golf team. Knoll played a leading role See Maple Valley, on page 2 Superintendent s pay increase Lot size requirement for building changed stirs protest from teachers Council OKs apartments above business district by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE Maple Valley Education Association members were upset when they learned that the Board of Education Monday approved two salary increases for retir­ ing Superintendent Superinenden of Schools Carroll Wolff; said MVEA negotiator and teacher John Hughes. Upon negotiation commit­ tee recommendation, the School Board approved the raises 5-0 at a special meeting Monday. Trustees Bea Pino and Dave Hawkins, both of whom are resigning in June, were not present. The contract settlemerits with Wolff and two other employees, Transportation Director Gerald Aldrich and the Central Office secretary, were not on the special meeting’s agenda. Pino said she was surprised that such an important matter wasn’t on the agenda. “Had I been there, I cer­ tainly wouldn’t have sup­ ported those raises,” Pino said. “And I’m somewhat disappointed that it was so dif­ ficult to get decent raises for our teachers.” Wolff, who was earning $53,730 in the 1988-89 school year, was given a 914 percent salary increase on a one-year Superintendent's, page5 by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE Despite strong opposition from Zon­ ing Board of Appeals Chair­ man Carl Tobias, the Village Council Thursday approved a proposal to build apartments on the second floor of buildings in the business district. The council took the action after a public hearing to discuss the Planning Commis­ sion’s recommendation to amend the zoning ordinance to permit one-bedroom apart­ ments above commercial buildings in the B-l business district. The Planning Commission and council took the actions at the request ofJeffrey Beebe of Nashville, who owns the twostory buildings at 105 and 107 Main St. Beebe submitted a proposal to the commission and to the council that calls for the va­ cant second floor at 107 Main St., which is above the Dairy Queen, the variety store and the bar, to be renovated and turned into four one-bedroom apartments and a storage area for the tenants. The nearly 50,000-squarefoot area was once a men’s club equiped with a ballroom, a billard room, a kitchen and several other rooms. A brief history of the building and a copy of Beebe’s proposal ac­ companies this article. Former ZBA and PC Member Ron Bracy opened the public hearing for the op- position by telling the council that the purpose of the zoning ordinance was to separate the business district from the residential district and that if See Council, on page 12 Resident Jeff Beebe (standing) presents the Village Council with his proposal to build apartments above a building he owns in the Nashville business district. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 2 Maple Valley High School names 'top students' in the all-school musical and worked on the planning com­ mittee for the state leadership forum. Planning to be a business major, Knoll will attend either The University ofMichigan of Western Michigan University in the fall. Brandon Roscoe, who maintained a 3.89, is the son of Don and Sherry Roscoe of Nashville. The 1990 salutatorian, Roscoe also earned an academic letter and made the SMAA Academic All­ Conference Team. Roscoe played varsity foot­ ball for three years at Maple Valley. He also served as the president ofthe Student Council and was a member of numerous school organiza­ tions including SADD, the Varsity Club, the NHS and the Spanish Club. Roscoe is also active in his church youth group. His educational and career plans are to attend a private college before going to law school and becoming an attorney. Nicole Kipp, the daughter of Maple Valley teachers Bill and Laurie Kipp of Nashville, won high honors with a 3.86 gpa. Kipp was the third MVHS student to make the SMAA Academic All-Conference Team, and she also earned an academic letter. In extra-curricular ac­ tivities, Kipp served as the secretary of the senior class and was a member of the NHS, the Student Council, the Varsity Club and the Spanish Club. Kipp, who played on the girls’ varsity basketball team, was also a winter homecom­ ing queen candidate. When Kipp graduates next month, she plans to attend either Michigan State Univer­ sity or Ball State University, where she plans to study public relations or advertising. Angie Bahs is the daughter ofJohn and Sue Bahs, and she earned high honors with her 3.82 gpa. Bahs received SMAA Academic All-Conference honorable mention accolades and was an academic letter winner. A member of the NHS, the Varsity Club and the Spanish Club, Bahs was also a star on the girls’ varsity basketball and played on thd girls? soft­ ball team. Bw r Bahs is also active in her church youth group and in her 4-H club. Undecided on a field of study, she plans to attend MSU next fall. Stephen Bowen, the son of Stephen and Pat Bowen of Charlotte, won high honors with a 3.8 gpa. In extra-curricular activities, Bowen was the historian for the NHS, the secretary for the Spanish Club and was a member of SADD and the Student Council. He also participated in the Quiz Bowl Team matches, he was a member of the cross country team, a member of the all­ school musical cast, and a member of the Lions Club All-State Band. Bowen plans to continue his education at Northern Michigan University, where he will study accounting. He also hopes to establish his own accounting firm someday. Cevin Cornish, the son of Charles and Eunice Cornish of Nashville, earned top honors and an academic letter with a 3.76 gpa. Cornish was also involved in a number of extracurricular activities including the NHS, the Student Council, SADD and the Varsity Club. Cornish also played on the football team and baseball team. Cornish has plans for a higher education and a career in the business sector. He said he plans to attend a university or four-year college, where he will major in economics before going on to a career in business management, marketing or advertising. Renee Hoyt, daughter of Jon and Bonnie Hoyt of, Ver­ montville, made the grade with a 3.71 gpa. Hoyt also won an academic letter and was active in the NHS and SADD and was a student council representative. She is also a Sunday school teacher and was a member of the 1990 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen’s court. Hoyt is undecided about her higher education and career plans. Dawn Lundquist, daughter of Raymond and Sandra Lun­ dquist of Nashville, earned MM® r- $ $ HIGH YIELD CDs FOR EVERYOHE ES We believe everyone is entitled to the highest possible earnings I A minimum deposit of *500 opens one of these high yielding certificates of deposit. Rate subject to change at renewal. . . substantial penalty for early withdrawal. in observance of Memorial Day, we will bd\closed^ May 26 and May~26: A Eaton Federal 8s M EQMl HOUSING orraiTUNiriEs OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte 543-3880 Nashville 852-1830 Eaton Rapids 663-1551 Olivet 749-2811 M 3® as frOmfrOmPage high honors with a 3.67 gpa. Besides winning an academic letter, Lundquist was the senior class vice president and a member of the NHS. Lundquist is also active in her church youth group, and she plans to major in accoun­ ting at a Lansing college before becoming a certified public account (CPA) and pursuing an accounting career. Jeff Butler is the son of Alvin and Susie Butler of Nashville, and he earned high honors with a 3.58 gpa. An academic letter winner and FFA vice president, Butler was one of only 12 students whose academic ex­ cellence was recognized at the State FFA Convention. Butler was also a member of the Student Council, the NHS and the Varsity Club, and he played on the varsity basketball and golf teams. Active in his 4-H club, Butler plans to attend MSU before pursuing a career in agriculture or farming. Lynette Thompson is the daughter of Mike and Nan Thompson of Vermontville, and she won top honors and an academic letter with a 3.51 gpaThompson was elected and served as an officer for many groups and organizations at MVHS. She was the president of SADD, the secretary ofthe NHS, the treasurer of the Spanish Club and the flag captain of the Maple Valley High School Marching Band. Thompson was also a member ofthe 1990 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen’s Court as well as a member of the fall Homecoming Queen’s Court. Upon graduation, Thompson plans to attend either Western Michigan University or Baker College, where she will major in accounting before becoming a CPA. Ryan Warner, son of Steve and Kathy Warner of Vermontville, rounds out the list of high honors students. He earned his spot and an academic letter with a 3.5 gpaWarner was also a member of the NHS, he played on the varsity golf team and is active in his church youth group. He also served on the special school improvement committee that developed the new academic awards pro- gram that was initiated this year. Warner is aiming high in his future plans, as he plans to at­ tend U of M, where he will major in aerospace engineering. Besides these high honors students, Lenz announced the names of and additional 11 students who earned academic honors. Academic honors are earn­ ed by those students who maintain a 3.0 to 3.49 gpa in their four years at MVHS. The following students earned academic honors and will also be recognized at the Honors Night awards ceremony: Kathy Carl, 3.47 gpa. Heidi Reese, 3.43 gpa. Heather Hawkins, 3.37 gpaJody Aiken, 3.3 Lisa Carpenter, 3.25 Joel Wetzel, 3.13 gpa. Darrin Neff, 3.11 gpa. Rebecca Tredinnick, 3.08 gpaKarol McAurthur, 3.067 gpaCrystal Mitchell, 3.061 gpaApril Kerby, 3.03 gpa. Besides recognizing these 22 students for achieving and maintaining academic ex­ cellence,, numerous awards and scholarships will be presented at. Honors Night next Tuesday evening. Some ofthe awards that will be received include the Lions Award, the DAR Good Citizen Award, Scholar/Athlete Award, and individual awards in many fields of study such as English and business. A number of school groups and various organizations such as the NHS, SADD, Student Council officers, senior class officers and the jazz band will also make presentations. The traditional highlights of Honors Night will be the presentations of the scholarships and special awards. Among these will be the presentation of the University of Michigan Dictionaries, the Student Council Scholarship, the Vickie Fox/Carey Wolfe Memorial Scholarship, the Nashville Women’s Literary Club Scholarship, the Doug Vogt (Lions Club) Memorial Scholarship, the Sam Sessions Memorial Scholarship and the Zemke Memorial Scholarship. Auxiliaryattends district dinner The Past Presidents of the District and all Auxiliary members had their yearly din­ ner recently. It was their 10th anniversary. The ladies from Post No. 8260, Nashville, at­ tending were Elizabeth Nichols, Alice King, Victoria Banks and Leona Decker. The ladies from Post No. 8260 auxliary donated $210.25 to Barry Community Hospice. The money came from their fifth bingo special for April. The men of Post No. 8260 donatd $75.50 to the Nashville Little League with proceeds of bingo for April. The Maplewood PTO ...WOULD LIKE TO THANK the follow­ ing people for helping at the Ice Cream Social — Marica Grant Geri Baker Tricia Gibson Wendy Wright Nancy Carpenter Dawn Conklin Also, special thanks for getting Steve Smith here, Marcia Grant and Cindy Grant, Diane Bowers & Josh Bowers. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. May 15, 1990 — Page 3 SLV V \ i'«? V i?'«'x? \SS S ’?'K^ Kxx' SS'K^' *D "fi vfoi ?"■ S&, <* ••CJ* <C*J* \ l*»» is I* Si !«t »%< *\x •£ (? % 5 gS ? 2**Sj? toj?? “***«kte Jrr®So:: u llS «IX<M X<M S rfee&! r&!'An; Local Jr. High students take part in talent search Fourteen Maple Valley Junior High School students recently took part in the ninth annual Center for Talent Development ofNorthwestern University search for the academically talented. They were among 160 students in the Eaton Intermediate School District who qualified for the program by scoring in the 95th percentile or higher in the verbal, mathematical or composite portion of a standardized in-grade achievement test. Students took the College Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test in January, an examination usually taken by high school juniors and seniors. The participants from Maple Vallet included Stephanie Bouwens, Todd Buffenbarger, Nate Dipert, Andrea Hubka, Greg Little, Matthew Mace, Lisa Metzger, Jenny Mittelstaedt, Amy Ogden, Rudy Othmer, Jeff Pennington, Willy Rooks, Joshua Sleeper and Brandy Wawiemia. Bf tt "n® oijuian «*»fc<MDDij s’ ®f®cifa,a k iifaialiii ■ W nil « noun. iluu nJ I ikaftdiifilB; tai^k wffl hi r man ofir sti F BKJtffllrt' ■ !qfat til It it * ismrtlta i itetami B tatai itaij. 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Students will receive certificates ofrecognition and will have the opportunity to attend one of several hands-on workshops offered on topics Nashville class of ’40 plans open house May 19 Earl Furlong It is time to honor our heroes who have given their lives for us on the field of battle, so that we 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 pur choice of worship is 852-9728 WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER 126 S. 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East of M-66, 5 mi south of-Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:45 a.m. 1:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 4 Chamber reorganized here in 1953 Reorganization of the local Chamber of Commerce and presentation of a perpetual honor trophy in memory of a former high school athlete were headline stories in The Nashville News of May 14, 1953. Details on these and other reports of the day follow. Chamber of Commerce reoganizing — A meeting has been called for next Tuesday I evening, May 18, at 8 o’clock I at the Randall Lumber Co. of­ ! fices, to reorganize and reac- tivate the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. The organization has not been active the last four or five years. The late Von W. Fumiss was the last elected president. Other officers were Donald Hinderliter, secretary, and C.L. Palmer, treasurer. An impromptu meeting of local retailers recently, for discussion of credit collec­ tions and comparison of notes on delinquent creditors, seems to have stimulated interest in an attempt to reorganize the Chamber of Commerce. It is Phyllis Borst (right in back row) brought unprecedented honors to Nashville High School in May 1953 by taking first place in a regional forensic contest at Lansing. This photo was taken at the time of the district competition in March, preceding the regional contest. Speech coach Kenneth Kistner is seen sur­ rounded by his team. Standing directly behind him is Sandra Tonkin. Others (in a semi-circle from left) are Shirley Hill, Jack Green, Pat Shaw, Richard Maurer, Phyllis Borst, Robert Spohn, Calvin Rizor, Betty Mason and Martha Maurer. At this March event, Nashville students took the top prize in four categories. "This isn’t what 1 meant when I said our saves you money with Auto-Owners. Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 possible that a simple credit bureau type of cooperative reporting can be worked out as one of the services of the organization. Many other functions also are possible, including the planning of special village­ wide sales events and handl­ ing uniformly such matters as store hours, closing for funerals, and other general problems. Every man and woman in any kind of retail business or profession in Nashville, or in the vicinity, is invited to at­ tend the meeting Tuesday evening. Class of *47, N.H.S. to present memorial trophy to school — In memory of their classmates, Franklyn I. Baker, who was killed last June, the Class of 1947 of Nashville-Kellogg High School is presenting a perpetual honor trophy to the school. Presentation will be made at the alumni banquet the evening of May 29. Staff Sergeant Baker was fatally injured in an auto acci­ dent in South Dakota, while serving in the U.S. Air Force at Rapid City. During his four years in high school he was an outstanding athlete, and was a four-year letterman in four major sports. The Franklyn Baker Memorial Trophy will be presented annually to an outstanding athlete, whose name will be engraved on the trophy. The trophy will re­ main in the Raymond Shaw Memorial trophy case at the school... The selecting com­ mittee will consist of two members of the coaching staff and at least three members of the Class of 1947. Martin Motor Sales open new and used car business here — Martin Motor Sales, dealers for Studebaker cars and trucks in Charlotte, are opening a place of business in Nashville. They have rented the garage on South Main Street formerly occupied by Thornapple Motor Company and have redecorated the offices and showroom. The building, which is owned by Mrs. Hazel S. Higdon, also includes a spacious service quarters and a well laid out parts department. The firm will sell new Studebaker cars and trucks here, as well as used cars. Their advertisement in this issue of the News features outstanding buys in used cars on display at their Nashville garage. Lyman Vaughn of Charlotte is manager of the business here. For the time being he will drive back and forth daily, but he has his home in Charlotte listed for sale and may eventually move here with his family. Phyllis Borst wins honors in speech contest — Phyllis Borst, daughter of Thomas Borst of 316 N. Queen St., Nashville, brought un- Nashville’s business community was interested in reactivating the local Chamber of Commerce in May 1953. An exchange of credit information was one of the goals. This photo of that era shows Nashville's post office (at left) when it was in the McDerby block on the southeast corner of the Main and Washington streets intersection. In center is Nashville Paint and Supply, and (at extreme right) Nicholas Appliance store. The tiny, one-story building (right of center) was for many years a barbershop. It is the birthplace of Nashville's finances, for it was here in 1870 that three local men established the village's first bank. precedented honors to her school and herself last Wednesday, May 6, by taking a first place in the regional forensic contest at Lansing. Representing District 5M, Phyllis, Calvin Rizor and Shirley Hill, all of Nashville, competed against district win­ ners from south central Michigan. Sandra Tonkin, a fourth winner, was unable to compete because of illness. Phyllis gave “Exit the Big Bad Wolf’ to win her first in the Humerous Reading divi­ sion. Shirley competed in the Dramatic Reading group and Calvin in Extempore Speak­ ing, but both were edged out by rival contestants. In a short assembly Thurs­ day morning, Phyllis presented her banner to her speech coach, Kenneth Kistner, who had it placed in the trophy case as a permanent possession of the school. Both Phyllis and Shirley have tentative plans for fur­ thering their speech work this summer at Michigan State College, where a special fourweek course in speech is being offered to high school students. Ivan Babcock heads Lions Club — Acting Postmaster Ivan Babcock was elected president of the Nashville Lions Club Tuesday evening at a meeting of the club. He will succeed Richard Bogart. Named as first vice presi­ dent was Kenneth Kistner, who also will have charge of programs for the coming year. John Kimball was elected second vice president and will be in charge of atten­ dance. Nelson Brumm, who long has held the combined offices of secretary and treasurer, was elected secretary and Dean Bennett was named treasurer. Hugh Holloway was elected tail-twister and Gale H. Keihl as Lion Tamer. Joe Otto and Don Tredinnick were named as directors for two-year terms. The club voted to send its newly elected president to the state convention of Lions In­ ternational, at Mackinac Island June 5, 6 and 7. Next meeting of the club will be a potluck picnic Wednesday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. It will be in Putnam Park, or at the school in case of rain. Mrs. Ard Decker suffers fatal heart attack — Mrs. Ina Decker,48, wife of Ard Decker, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Thursday morn­ ing at their home near Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Otto Funeral Home, with Rev. Mabelle Bell of Brown City officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs. Decker was born March 26, 1905, at Adrian, the daughter of Clyde and Rose (Bangerter) Hamilton. The family moved to Nashville 35 years ago. On Jan. 3, 1924, she was married to Mr. Decker at Charlotte. For more than 15 years they have farmed northwest of Nashville. Mrs. Decker was a member of Laurel Chapter, No. 31, O.E.S., and of Maple Leaf Grange, No. 940. She was a member ofthe Baptist Church and belonged to the Philathea class of the Methodist Sunday School. She also was active in the Parent-Teacher Associa­ tion of Nashville-Kellogg schools. Only the night before her death she had served as chairman of a mother­ daughter banquet at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall. Surviving, besides her hus­ band, are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ardene) Varney of Nashville; five sons, Alfred of Nashville, Robert ofPortland, John of Maple Grove Township, Elton of Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and Larry, at home; and two brothers, Samuel and Carroll Hamilton, both of Nashville. Her parents were killed in an automobile accident about 15 years ago... (From Editor Hinderliter’s Backstreet Barometer column:) One ofthe saddest chores of the week was chronicling the sudden tragic death of Mrs. Ard Decker. To the factual story on page one we want to add that she was one of the nicest people we’ve ever known. She was a wonderful wife and mother and, in addi­ tion, always was ready and willing to do a little more than her share in any civic project, doing it quietly and efficiently. It is hard to understand why such a life should have to be cut short so prematurely, but one thing is sure: Mrs. Ina Decker could not have lived her 48 years any more useful­ ly and exemplary even if she had known in advance the time of rendezvous. Talk of the Town — Mrs. Pearl Johnson has a telephone — No. 5202. Irvin Gaskill underwent an appendectomy at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Monday morning. J. Robert Smith suffered a heart attack early Saturday morning and was taken by Ot­ to ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Later he was remov­ ed to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek for examination and treatment. His condition is reported as considerably im­ proved, but it is not likely he will be able to be back on the job for some time. Mr. and Mrs. August Breski has bought the Lyman Baxter residence property at 417 North Main St. and now are living there. They sold their farm, three miles north of town, to David Her­ shberger of Woodland. Mrs. Ernest Latta Sr. has sold her residence property at 520 Sherman Street to Mrs. Arthur Carpenter. The Al Smiths, who have been ren­ ting the place, will continue to live there for a while. Mrs. Flora Cruso and Mrs. T. K. Reid spent from Thurs­ day until Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reid of Hastings. Thursday evening they attended the showing of the film, “Oiltown of U. S.A.’’ at the Kellogg auditorium. Other Nashville ladies attending this were Mesdames Theresa Hess, E.J. Balch, Richard Burd, Forrest Continued on next page— SECOND HAND CORNERS Now Open to the Public Monday thru Saturday 9 to 6 BUY • SELL • TRADE and CONSIGNMENT 102 W. State Street, Hastings — 945-5005 — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 5 Superintendent's salary increase stirs protest among teachers, contract for 1989-90 and an 816 percent increase for 1990-91, in which Wolff is expected to work half a year because of his plans to retire. The 9 Vi percent increase will bring Wolff’s salary to $58,834 and the 8 Vi percent increase will bring it to $63,835, so he will earn $31,917 for the half-year contract. Although both increases are in excess of $5,000, Wolff will not be the recipient ofthe total $10,000-plus salary increase. Wolffannounced in January his intention to retire on Dec. 31, 1990, and the Maple Valley School Board accepted his decision. Wolff first announced his intention to retire in June 1988, but he has since been offered and has accepted two one-year contracts and a half- year contract, which expires in December. The teachers were angry Tuesday because they worked without contracts for much of the year and settled for a 5 Vi, 5 Vi and 6 percent increase over three years, Hughes said. The rank and file rejected a contract offer of 516 percent for three years in a ratification vote late last year. The teachers’ anger actually stems from the fact that while they were denied a 6 percent increase over each of three years, the board gave the superintendent increases over two years that approximate the total amount the teachers collectively would have earn­ ed ifthey had been given the 6 percent increase. Teacher and union representative Dennis Vanderhoef said the collective increase would have been ap- Obituaries Muriel Wells . “Riiiiitoi . t Ettu 1 L ,“*1 M-Lfthe ,5s0 s0 ^tldiS^di ^*8 list feted “®c ma Hj ® n*1 »iiS®fc ■ta jived, huisur ***“ liitiihfc job lot at tut B* iir. ailM f fc Sttotathlj m j sjzantjr tsi IlDUItohi Wk lehjtallni Gn’t tatatekf tar. i tn, i W* id atatrf'^ I-BO fcEndlA** trot kiiffiaitaff1 suit. gsoaMi* ilt AXE to® ■ aU s^ftBbwto’ tffcjte’**0 NASHVILLE - Muriel Wells of Nashville passed away. She was the daughter of Homer and Bernice (Brown) VanBuren. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland. Mrs. Wells is survived by her daughter and husband, Mary and George Thorp of Sunfield; grandchildren, John and James Thorp of Sunfield, Judy Ryan of Vermontville; great grandson, Joshua Ryan; brother, Clifton VanBuren of Lake Odessa; sister Esther Sheffer of Victor, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer, in 1982; brother, Carl and sister, Doris Baker. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 10 at the Rosier Funeral Home MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. Theo M. Kennedy _ NASHVILLE - Theo M. Kennedy, 84 of 6565 Hager Road, Nashville passed away Tuesday, May 8,1990 at Thor­ napple Manor. Mr. Kennedy was bom on February 12,1906 in Castleton Township, the son of Claude and Lena (Rose) Kennedy. He was a lifelong resident of the Nashville area, graduating in 1927 from Nashville High School. He was married to Ruth Hoyt on October 7, 1933 in Angola, Indiana. He was employed at Hast­ ings Table Factory before working at Barry County Road r's feta*”* Commission. He retired in 1971 after 40 years of service there. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife, Ruth; sister, Thelma Hackney of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a infant son, Robert. . Funeral services were held Thursday, May 10 at Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funer­ al Home, Nashville,, with Reverend James Noggle offi­ ciating. Burial was at Lake­ view Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. IfcltoOta* TlW?*1’,' The Maplewood ti ft Ik tai I® ft ee **5l 5l * ta®*# ftefh SJ ,, jja*"jI Eta>< CARNIVAL is here Friday, May 18th 5:30 to 7:30 • • ?• • Games Raffle Cake-Walk Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joes, etc., available. Come and Have Fun! MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY proximately $12,000, or the difference between a 514 per­ cent increase for the 90-plus teachers arid a 6 percent in­ crease over three years. “They were going to let us go out on strike for $12,000, and they turn around and give nearly that all to one man,” Vanderhoef said. Vanderhoef and high school counselor Ward Rooks also argued that if teachers in Maple Valley are expected to work for lower pay, so should the administrators. “It’s a fair way to judge salary increases, but if you’re going to compare a Maple Valley administrator’s salary with that of an administrator in another district, then you should compare the salaries of the teachers, too,’’ Vanderhoef said. Rooks and Vanderhoef were primarily displeased with the board because of what they feel was deception. “The point is that I’m not happy with the board members because they ap­ parently lied to the staff,” Vanderhoef said. “They told us we couldn’t have a 6 per­ cent raise because there wasn’t enough money; they told us they didn’t have it and that we were trying to bankrupt the school district.” “But now they have nearly the same amount of money to give to the superintendent; that’s what I think is wrong,” he added. Rooks agreed. “When we said we don’t make as much money as our peers in other districts, the board told us, ’but this is Maple Valley’,” he said. Because Maple Valley is a relatively poor school district, the philosophy that one must expect lower pay than peers should be the same for ad­ ministrators who work in the district, he added. Nevertheless, the board said the raises will not put the Maple Valley superinten­ dent’s salary on a par with his peers. In discussing the board’s ac­ tion, Wolff said he thought the board needed to consider what other superintendents in Class C districts in the area are earning. He added that other superintendents get annuities and a flat-rate expense ac­ count, while he only gets his expenses paid as they are encountered. “Even with these raises, I don’t think my salary is going to be on a par with other Class C superintendents,” Wolff said. Vanderhoef said he didn’t think anyone blamed Wolff for the board’s decision or for taking the raise. “But they didn’t take into consideration what teachers in Continued from front page other Class C schools are paid, so where is the fairness in that?” “I don’t think the teachers are upset with the superinten­ dent, I just think they’re upset because it wasn’t the wisest decision the board could make before asking for a millage in­ crease,” Rooks said. The board also tabled a decision regarding the passing of a resolution to ask for a millage increase on the annual school election ballot June 11. The resolution was to be discussed again at the regular May school board meeting, which was held last night, Monday, May 14. “I think giving the superintendent these raises and coming back to ask the people for a millage increase was unwise on the board’s part,” Rooks said. Other teachers were even more skeptical of the board’s action and ofany millage election’s chances. “I think these raises will S^TANT ON'S ■RhucTioneeRS g rcmtorsBF,, have a negative effect on any millage vote; I don’t think they can pass a millage in Maple Valley at this late stage of the game anyway,” a staff member said. “They haven’t even done any preparation.” Rooks also expressed con­ cerns about talk at the board meeting of making cuts if a 2.25-mill proposal doesn’t get approval from the electorate. Hughes noted that the board had discussed laying off up to four teachers if the millage doesn’t pass. “They’re saying they need a 2.25-mill increase, or there will have to be some cuts in the educational program,” Hughes said. “And the fastest way to trim the budget is to lay off teachers.” Nevertheless, Trustee Harold Stewart defended the salary increases. I’ll admit that it wasn’t the best timing since we will need a millage increase, but Continued next page— (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNH STRCCT ucmorUMiiic. michigah 49096 HASHMIUC LFCT3! i ■NMlOa1 (517)852-1717 . OREN HOUSE Sunday, May 20, 1:30-3:30 PM Memories of the past continuedfrom page 4 Kinney, Glenn Wood and W.B. Cortright. Miss Jean Miller, who was critically injured a year ago, May 11, in an automobile ac­ cident in which her fiance, Dorrell H. Lamb, was killed, finally has been discharged from the hospital after long months of operations and treatment. A long series of operations were necessary on one leg, which was fractured in 22 different places. Miss Miller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy F. Miller of Maple Grove Township. Barryville ladies were in Grand Rapids last Thursday to attend a meeting also called on Mrs. Minda Mudge. They were Mesdames Earl Tobias, Russell Mead, Charles Day, Karl Pufpaff, Burr Fassett and L.A. Day. Joan Townsend, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buryi Town­ send, underwent an appen­ dicitis operation at Elm Street Hospital in Battle Creek Fri­ day afternoon and is making a satisfactory recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Sackett spent Saturday with Major Roger Sackett and family at Northville and were entertain­ ed for dinner at Botsford Inn at Farmington, in honor ofthe 11th wedding anniversary of Major and Mrs. Sackett. Ma­ jor Sackett, his wife and their three children have just returned from Japan, where he was stationed for 30 mon­ ths. They expect to be located soon at San Antonio, Texas, where Major Sackett has been assigned. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Sackett spent Sunday and Monday with the Purchis family in Detroit before retur­ ning home. 404 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE PLAN TO SEE THIS NICE 5 BEDROOM HOME with 1’4 baths, 2 bay windows, natural woodwork, open stairway and some stained glass windows. Also included is a good 2 story barn/garage. 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TWO WOODED PARCELS TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION located approx. 4 miles south of Hastings on M-37 to Mixer Road and 14 mile east. Parcel A is approx. 7 acres and Parcel B is approx. 4.78 acres. Each parcel has been approved for building. Auctioneer on site Tuesday, May 15 - 4:30-6:00 and Sunday, May 20- 1:30-3:30. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Chris Stanton ■ 543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Cindy Doolittle • 726-0605 Art Allwardt-852-9324 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Fage 6 Superintendent's salary, continuedfrom page 5 ____________ —---------something had to be done because we are going to have to replace Carroll,” Stewart explained. “And we’re going to have to be competitive ifwe want to get someone who can fill his shoes." “In fact, we may even have to offer a higher salary to an incoming superintendent,” he added. “Maybe we could get so­ meone in for less money if we want to train them.” Stewart also said he felt the raise was necessary because it was even more out of line than the salaries ofteachers, whom he also believes are underpaid. “Face it, everyone on the staff here is underpaid. “But I think Carroll’s salary inequity with his peers was worse than the teachers’,” Stewart said. “This is just my personal opinion, but all of the prin­ cipals are making over $40,000, and the high school principal may make $46,000 or $48,000, and I think the superintendent should make considerably more than a principal,” he added. Stewart also noted that Wolff has a great deal of ex­ perience and a great deal of responsibility. “He’s in charge of the whole district. You have to consider how much work Car­ roll does, how much time he spends in meetings and work­ ing on committees and in negotiations,” he added. Moreover, Wolff works twelve months out ofthe year, while the teachers get sum­ mers off and generally put in less time during the week than the superintendent, Stewart noted. Stewart did not contend that the teachers don’t put in extra time at meetings and such, but few teachers, if any, put in more time on the job more than the superintendent. Additionally, Stewart and Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family z • SHAMPOO • SETS • PERMS • COLORING • BRAIDS • ACRYLIC NAILS OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 Owner — Diana Kuempel other Board Members con­ sider Wolff to be very cons­ cientious and dedicated. “I had a clear conscience in approving those raises,” he said. “Not only because Car­ roll was seriously underpaid, but also because we are going to have to compete financially to get a replacement.” Stewart also noted that the candidates in a failed superintendent’s search several years ago, were all making nearly as much or more than Wolff. “And all but one or two of them weren’t even superintendents,” Stewart said. “The superintendent from the Detroit area was making $70,000 and talking about annuities.” Wolff has been a superintendent for 36 years and has been with Maple Valley for 28 years. In other business last Monday: — The board discussed the new policy manual with Dr. Richard Funk ofthe Michigan Association of School Boards. The board retained Funk and the MASB to update the manual, and it is nearly finished. Funk recommended that the board meet several times to review the various sections of the lengthy document and to set a goal for when they want to present the policy manual to the district. The school board will give first and second readings of the new school policy and pro­ cedures manual before formal adoption, said Wolff. — The board also approved the purchase of $9,122.03 worth of new furniture and shop equipment based on Wolff’s recommendations. The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT “Specializing in homemade desserts just like Grandma used to make” NEW SUMMER HOURS Effective May 21, 1990 Monday thru Thursday 7 a.m. to3p.m.; Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday Closed Specials — Friday: Seafood Platter. SATURDAY: BBQ Pork Ribs Adult Education students have second prom Hastings Adult Education held its second annual prom Friday, April 27. This year, past graduates of the adult education program were invited to join the pre­ sent student body, thereby making it a prom/alumni dance. Most of the graduating classes of the last 20 years were represented, as over 80 alumni and spouses returned to school for the evening. A buffet dinner was hosted by the adult education staff, and the students and alumni danced to the music provided by disc jockey Denny Myers. MSU student arrested in twin burglaries in Nashville area set with a built in videocas­ sette recorder. The defendant said he hid the TV in the weeds about 30 feet away from the home, and walked around the comer to a house in the 5900 block of Curtis Road. Barry County Deputy Sh­ eriff Tom Hildreth said Moreno kicked in the front door and broke the doorjamb to enter the home. He found the title to a 1981 Yamaha 650 motorcycle on the kitchen counter and took the document. Moreno went outside to the garage and took the vehi­ cle, valued at $400. He also took a helmet and a license plate from the back of a car, Hildreth said. Nothing else in the home was disturbed. While riding the missing motorcycle, Moreno was ar­ rested that evening by author­ ities in Muskegon. Moreno gave authorities Vermontville News permission to search his dorm room in Anderson Hall at MSU. State Police Happy Birthday Tyler checked the room and recov­ On May 11, a baby girl was born to Jim and Wendy O’Dell, who will be 2 years ered six rings stolen from the Lawrence Road home. Wright. She weighed 8 lbs., old on Friday, May 18. 10% ozs. at Pennock Hospital. Grandparents are Sharon Wright of Bellevue, Dick Wright of Eaton Rapids and Donna and Walt Wyskowski of Vermontville. — HOURS — — PHONE — The Chamber of Commerce 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 517/726-0519 will meet Monday, May 21 at Monday thru Friday 7 p.m. at the village offices. Congratulations to Doug Wells on his 25th year retire­ ment and his 50th birthday. J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE - A Michi­ gan State University fresh­ man has been arrested in connection with two burglar­ ies south ofNashville. Authorities said Manuel R. Moreno, 19, was arrested in Muskegon several hours after breaking into two homes and stealing a motorcycle on May 2. Moreno, formerly of Ver­ montville, waved preliminary examination Friday in 56th District Court on two felony counts of breaking into an occupied building and unlaw­ fully driving away a motor vehicle. An arraignment date in Circuit Court was not set Michigan State Police Troopers Terry Klotz and Mary LaPage said Moreno admitted to both burglaries. But Moreno said he did not know why he committed them. Authorities recovered the stolen goods, including a television set Moreno hid in the tall weeds along Lawrence Road and jewelry taken back to his dormitory at MSU. State Police said the com­ puter science engineering ma­ jor walked from a relative's house in Nashville on May 2 to a house in the 10900 block ofLawrence Road. Moreno knocked on both doors. When no one an­ swered, he kicked in a door and entered the home. Moreno told police he took $6 in cash, eight gold and silver rings and a television Fassett Body Shop I $g25 Miscellaneous s695 HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580. 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INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT Darlene Rantz (517) 852-1895' �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 7 Sunfield woman seeks Eaton County Maple Valley ‘Honors Night* May 22 Board of Commissioners position Maple Valley will honor tributed to the organization of Marge Wolff, Sharlot Sours, Joanne McDaniels McNutt, a Sunfield Village Trustee for the past four years, has an­ nounced that she is a Democratic candidate for the First District seat on the Eaton County Board of Commissioners. McDaniels McNutt is runn­ ing for the board post being vacated by retiring Eaton County Commissioner Edgar Fleetham. District No. 1 in­ cludes Roxand, Sunfield and Vermontville townships. A lifelong resident of Eaton County, she recently com­ pleted her second consecutive two-year term as a Sunfield Trustee. During the same period, she also served as the Village Police Commissioner. McDaniels McNutt, 44, is employed by the Michigan Li­ quor Control Commission. A 23-year veteran of state government, her work in­ cludes more than 16 years as an aide to members of the Michigan Legislature. McDaniels McNutt receiv- 4(IU *• 4-H Rodeo meeting set for Moy 17 All rodeo members, parents and leaders are requested to attend the May 17 4-H rodeo meeting, 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. New statewide rodeo rules, rodeo dates and county rodeo clubs will be discussed. knowledge of some ofthe pro­ blems and issues faced by residents of this area, and an opportunity to play a central role in resolving those issues. “On the other hand, my long career — particularly in the legislative service has given me a broad perspective on how state government works and interacts with county and local government to accomplish goals. I know what a maze government can be for a person trying to ob­ tain services or work through the system, and I really would like to be of help to in­ dividuals trying to navigate through it. I think ofmyselfas a problem-solver.” McDaniels McNutt said Eaton County will probably continue to see rapid growth Joanne McNutt and development during the ed the 1983 “Advocate of the next several years. “Because so many of the Year” award presented by the Michigan Association for issues facing us in the near Retarded Citizens. She is also future must be handled on the a licensed real estate local level, it is more impor­ tant than ever that our elected salesperson. The candidate said her county officials know how to background makes her uni- identify problems and be quely well qualified to repre- capable of finding creative sent the First District at the solutions. “I look forward to the op­ county level. “Since I have lived here all portunity to learn more about of my life, I am familiar with my district and represent the both the history and the people of these three changes that have occurred in townships on the county Eaton County,” she said. board,” McDaniels McNutt “My four years experience as said. The primary election will be a village trustee in Sunfield has given me first-hand held on Tuesday, Aug. 7. tmu many of its high school students for academic ex­ cellence, outstanding work and contributions made during the 1989-90 school year Tues­ day, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Scholarships and recogni­ tion for service and awards for attendance, citizenship, and scholastic achievement will be presented during the evening. Many teachers have con- the Honors Night activities. Ward Rooks and Carol Satterly will act as master and mistress of ceremonies. Awards will be distributed by Gary St. Onge and Manny Smith. A formal reception, which will follow the awards presentations, has been organized by teachers Linda Johnson, Liz VanderMolen, Debra Hervey, Judy Hager, Stacy Schadd, Norma Acker, and Terri Lake. Jerry Reese, Julie Swartz, and Judy Laurie have been instrumental in the organization of the awards ceremonies. National Honor Society members will be acting as ushers. This evening of recognition of the many talents of Maple Valley students is open to the public. 50th wedding anniversary couples sought The Eaton County 4-H Fair Board is searching for all couples together and living in the county who have celebrated 50 years of mar­ riage or more. These couples will be honored Wednesday, July 25, 1990, during the Senior Citizen’s Day activities of fair week. Nomination blanks are available through the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office at 126 N. Bostwick in Charlotte, or call 543-2310 or 372-5594 to have one Thank You CARD OF THANKS The Nashville Lions Club would like to thank all Nashville businesses and the people of Nashville and Vermontville for their financial gifts during White Cane Week. John Moore-Treasurer Nashville Lions Club mailed. A special award will be given to the longest married living couple. This “Golden Anniver­ sary” celebration will take place in the Community Tent at 1 p.m. Nancy’s Beauty Shop is pleased to welcome SANDY CARPENTER — Nail Technician — Specializing in manicures and acrylic nails. She will be joining us Tuesday, May 15th. Callfor an appointment 726-0330 'MjOMCtird' Beauty Shop r Phone 726-0330 ®J is Baj nj|j| • Mlikta »»»fcMW । Michigan Bell Service Bulletin Hfc Baiqfc*te V. fatunHtt M Utt x taniB) itt lignite Ct iiHlMi ilk kitaidiH siito'ii ;iM Lxafcu: jjg lisnxt jj, TakxxfietEi jUKttarlc miW Uno pit sins pawfflM» Marvin Van Voorst Director g ICO. SB* L. aioW^ Jrattoite Announcing U service changes f and optional F features for . bx NaSllVlile/ Vermontville J Weyat I customers. Effective May 19. gp JodjSM to announce that Nashville/ Vermontville customers will soon be serviced by new central office telephone equipment. This $625,000 investment will help us do a better job of servicing everyone in the 726, 852 exchanges and pave the way for Information Age services we’ll be introducing in the future. The instal­ lation of this equipment will cause changes in your phone service. The service changes are: > • You’ll hear a noticeable differ­ ence in your dial tone. • Party line customers will need to call Repair Service for instruc­ tions on calling other parties on your line. • Two-ring signals will be elimi­ nated. All one- and two-party line customers will hear only one ring. In addition, this equipment will make a wide range of optional features available. For a one-time connection fee of $30.50? you’ll be able to get: • Call Waitingt Monthly charge: Residence—$3.74; Business—$5.91? • Call Forwarding Monthly charge: Residence—$2.30; Business—$3.74? • Three-Way Calling Monthly charge: Residence— $3.74; Business— $5.24? • Speed Calling Monthly charge: Residence—$2.30 for 8 numbers, $3.74 for 30 numbers; Business—$3.74 for 8 numbers, $5.24 for 30 numbers? • Touch-Tone Calling Monthly charge: Residence—$2.43; Business—$2.50 per line? To start enjoying any or all of these services, residential customers should call 1 800 482-8055, ext. 156, and business customers should call 1 800 445-5MBT, ext. 340. Any other questions can be directed to the telephone number found on the Michigan Bell Current Charges page of your bill. * Rates effective April 28,1984, subject to change on approval of the Michigan Public Service Commission. Taxes not included. These features (except Touch-Tone Service) are available only to customers with one-party service. tCancel Call Waiting is provided automatically with Call Waiting at no extra charge where available. (§) Michigan Bell AN /tniRITlCH COMPANY �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 8 hosts three-city Mexican tour Kellogg Jacky Sealy did the hat dance, Hope Hughes (rt. rear) cooked authentic mexican dishes, Jim Dunham was the tour guide, Ray Decker and Riley Fowler (on guitar) welcomed the visitiong students to the Mexican city of Acapulco. MAPLE VALLEY — The Kellogg Elementary School gym was the scene of a gala Mexican festival and threecity tour last week. The sixth graders in Sandy Briggs’ class transformed the gym into the country of Mex­ ico in an effort to facilitate the study of the United States’ southern neighbor. As a follOw-up to an earlier study of Mexico in social studies, the students invited friends and fellow classmates to the festival, where they saw cultural events, tasted food, and learned about the natural Jacky Sealy does a mexican hat dance for the visitors to Acapulco. Asparagus Conkey’s Achin’ Acres 3446 Shaytown Road Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-726-0240 After 1 p.m. — No answer keep trying MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate membersofbarry X. EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Nicole Reed and Becky Howard sold a mexican tropical punch at the Kellogg Mexican Festival. 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(VL-319) 20 ACRES - PRICE REDUCED!! 10 ACRE “MINI-FARM” - 2 plus bedroom home, outbuildings, private setting, great view, Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. Price: $31,500. (CH-345) LOTS ON NASHVILLE HWY. - Natural gas and electric available. Land contract terms possible. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-312) Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blactop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) SEPTIC SYSTEM allowing the students to have fun. The trend in education is toward supplementing more traditional approaches with these “hands-on” types of learning experiences because they are ofproven educational value. Whether they will significantly improve the educational system in the United States remains to be seen, but initial reports and findings indicate that this ap­ proach strengthens the lessons and increases the likelihood of retention. •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! I BINGO : J THURSDAYS T HUR SDA Y S •• 6:30 6 :3 0 P.M.« P. M .« I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ! D O 5 30 E l B i d 6 15 2 < Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 • Homes in town • "Country Homes" (With a few acres) • Small Farms • Large Farms Give us a call if you are thinking of BUYING or SELLING!! 80 ACRES, and cultural events performed and demonstrated by Briggs’ class and witnessed by the visitors and world travelers were a bull fight, a hat dance, a J’ai A’lai tournament, a mexican kite flying contest and the breaking of a pinata. When the pinata was broken by Jim Dunham, the dozens of students scrambling for the released candies and toys was a sight to behold. Briggs’ sixth graders also served authentic Mexican dishes such as tostados, bur­ ritos, Mexican fried ice cream, tropical punch and hot jalepeno peppers. The visiting students and performers alike enjoyed the unique, hands-on learning ex­ perience, Briggs said. School officials said these types of activities, which are becoming more commonplace in the schools, are not designed for the sole purpose of ^Vings Sanitary Service, WE NEED LISTINGS! POND A WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - BUILDING resources, products and the customs in Mexico. “The students worked in groups of four or five and each group was assigned to a city or region in Mexico,” Briggs said. “Then they role played, gave performances, demonstrations and par­ ticipated in activities.” The students also spoke Spanish, modeled Mexican clothing, demonstrated customs and otherwise por­ trayed Mexican culture. “As the students crossed the border from San Diego in­ to Tijuana, Mexico, they were greeted by a customs official, who stamped their passports,” she added. “Then they proceeded to visit Mex­ ico City, Acapulco and Can­ cun. At each city, a tour guide explained facts and history and passed along interesting bits of local lore.” Some of the many activities & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) Serving Hastings • Ba«ry County Communities Since use • 1--8---6--9----- N---.---B-- roadway, Ha- stings • COMME.RCIAL • RESIDENTIAL - IND__US__TRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DMUf & WEEKLY PICK-UPS - MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL Open to Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 90 Gallon Karl Service Available �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 9 Maple Valley Junior-Senior High 'honor roll* announced 7th Grade Donita Aseltine, Clint Bab­ bitt, John Baker, Nicole Beardslee, Dena Bignail, Lanette Brumm, Allison Burpee, Faith Dempsey, Sabrina Dies, *Nate Dipert, Richard Dunham, Angela Gardner, Mindy Garvey, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Dana Hasselback, Shannon Hoffman, *Andrea Hubka, ♦Billie Jean Jarman, Crista Kirby, Sarah Leep. Matthew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, Dalaina McGhan, Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Andrew Ogden, Gracie Pena, JeffPen­ nington, Heather Phillipp, Gabe Priddy, Jennifer Ripley, Jimmy Skelton, Kristy Smith, Margo Stadel, Joyelle Stine, ♦ Holly Taylor, Jeannie Thompson, Jason VanderVlucht, Tony VanderVlucht, Brandy Wawiemia, Matt Williams, Mike Williams. 8th Grade Christina Bigelow, ♦Stephanie Bouwens, Frank Bryans, Jeff Burpee, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, Lora Emery, Shannon Fawley, Jaime Gibson, Leslie Gould, Jasen Green. ♦Todd Guernsey, Stacy Harvey, Tim Hass, Stacey Hawblitz, Stacee Hawkins, Mariah Jacobs, Randy Jarrard, Amy Kipp, Justin Lake, ♦Lisa Metzger, Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, Angela Morris, ♦Ben Mudry, *Rudy Othmer, Dwight Peebles, Cindy Potter. ♦Daniel Rasey, * William Rooks, Jenifer Ryan, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Sessions, Linette Snyder, Brent Stine, Jessica Sutherland, *Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Debra White, Brian Williams, Lisa Wood. 9th Grade Ayrnie Alderink, *Dean Beardslee, Lenta Becraft, ♦Kyle Booher, Matthew Bowen, Tanya Bowen, Joel Butler, Lori Carpenter, Bar­ bara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Leslie DePriester, Kale Dipert, *Dan Finkler, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Gregory Garn, Michelle Gidner, Natallie Haeck, Tony Hansen. Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Samantha Hughes, ♦Seth Kangas, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Michael Randall, Marcie Reid, Renee Rosin, Mickey Rowland, Angie Scott, Grant Simpson, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Kim Thompson, Anglea Tobias, Mike Trowbridge. 10th Grade Michelle Baker, lent Boldrey, Ruth Butcher, Jason Carpenter, Rachelle Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Renee Dingman, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tim Ferrier, Tricia Gibson, *Donna Green, Holli Hale, Kandy Hart, Brice Hasselback, Kelly Hickey, Patricia Hill. Tracy Hughes, Rebecca Jensen, Jeff Knoll, Vicky Koch, Dianna Mahoney, Cor­ ey Mettler, Chris Mudry, Chris Musser, Janet Pool, Jerry Reese, Dawn Root, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Samp­ son, Tim Schilz, Vikki Slocum, Dana Snyder, Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine, Holly Thomas, Kirk Warner, Jacob School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 16 Fiesta Stix with cheese, green beans, bread and butter, mixed fruit. Thursday, May 17 Pizza, com, peanut butter sandwich, applesauce. Friday, May 18 Ravolli, peas, peanut butter sandwich, cherries. Monday, May 21 Mini subs on bun, tater tots, green beans, mixed fruit. Tuesday, May 22 French toast, sausage links, syrup/honey, orange slices, apple juice. In memory of our beloved son and brother Dion Ray Villanueva who passed away 6 years ago May 18th. Lovingly remembered. Mom and Dad, Jon, Julie, Scott and Debbie “DION” 0 P. Williams. 11th Grade Tammy Ashley, Angel Beardslee, Tony Bouwens, Derek Brown, *Emily Butler, ♦Jody DeGroot, Tim Edinger, Janice Eltzroth, Ronda Faulkner, Angela Felder, Sheryl Finkler, Cindy Furlong, Anna Goodrich, Janel Hansen, Jason Hoefler, Debra Joostbems, Jeff Laver­ ty, Helena Lehman. ♦James Lewis, Nathan Lindsey, *Lisa Long, Dan Lundquist, Kirk MacKenzie, Angie Madison, Michelle Mc­ Clure, Tina Moccardine, Jeff Moore, Tonia Murine, Jody Olmstead, Kayli Orman, ♦Dawn Othmer, Brian Pion, Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Timothy Reed, Kristin Reid, Bill Reynolds, Carrey Robin­ son, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks. ♦Ryan Rosin, Poly Sayles, Levi Schantz, Jon Shank, ♦Angela Shook, Sarah Simp­ son, Tara Smith, Tina Snedegar, *Jennifer Swartz, Gary Thatcher, Andy True, Kim Tutt, Nikki Wood, Tina Yost. 12th Grade Jody Aiken, Robert Allen, When you came into our lives you brought much joy and happiness, you always gave so much, but only took so little. Those of us who knew you loved you and adored you, you were the sunshine of our lives and the pot ofgold at the end of every rainbow. Your laughter and your smile made every minute spent with you worth while. The memories ofyou shall never leave us. There is not much more to say or do except to pray and say “We Love You ...” Written by Julie Villanueva Jensen NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Wednesday, May 16 Turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, fruit jello, butter sandwich. Thursday, May 17 Pizza buns, peas, juice, cookie. Friday, May 18 Fishwich/bun, tarter sauce, com, fruit mix. Monday, May 21 Rib-E-que/bun, french fries, peaches. Tuesday, May 22 Macaroni salad, carrots, cherry surprise, tuna sandwich. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, May 16 ♦Salad, *Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, com, fruit juice. Thursday, May 17 ♦Salad, *Chicken Nuggets, ♦Ravioli, > peaches, mashed potatoes, butter, salad bar. Friday, May 18 ♦Salad, * Hamburgers, ♦Cheeseburgers, tater rounds, mixed fruit. Monday, May 21 ♦Salad, *Chicken Patty, ♦Chop Suey, com, cherries, bread and butter. Tuesday, May 22 ♦Salad, * Spaghetti, *Tuna and Noodle, green beans, fruit juice, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Bradley Ashcraft, *Angie Bahs, Jeremy Baker, Tina Benjamin, Stephan Bowen, Lacey Brumm, Jeff Butler, Kathy Carl, Jackie Car­ money, Lisa Carpenter, Stacie Carroll, Steve Cook. ♦Dawn Lundquist, Rick McKee, Lynn Morris, David Nickel, Kevin Pixley, Heidi Reese, Brandon Roscoe, Cin­ dy Royston, Mickey Shilton, Holly Spitzer, Tracy Thomas, Lynette Thompson, *Mary Wall, Matilde Walliczek, Ryan Warner. * indicates all A’s. 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Call today. agaBF/Utnt BUREAU fl Making your future fi* insurance 11 IMM aauu MffllM • UM MUU IN • MU > SMMJ • M WU” more predictable. Dilliner, Britton Fletcher, Donald Flory, Mike Gorman, Heather Hawkins, Craig Henry, Michelle Hoffman, ♦Renee Hoyt, Ayumi lida, April Kerby, Nicole Kipp, ♦Scott Knoll, Mark Lan­ caster, Cheri Laverty, Anna Lewis. You Can Help 3M IP TTTTT . a sMiraclecNmetdwrocnrk 3M MICROPORE TAPE lx 10 YD. COLO COMFORT ..-$2.69 UJ REUSABLE HEAT COMFORT____ .$3.07 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 10 Regular Meeting MAPLE VALLEY Minutes of Board of Education Administration Building — 7:00 p.m. — April 16, 1990 Present: Wm. Flower, L. Filter, B. Pino, C. Viele, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. Absent: D. Hawkins, H. Stewart 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. All administrators were present. 2. Library: A motion was made by Viele, suppor­ ted by Filter to adjourn the meeting to the t Jr.-Sr. High School library. Ayes: All: All present. Motion carried. 3. Minutes: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of March 12, 1990 with the correction of #5. Duska Brumm. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 4. Bills: After various questions were answered regarding the bills, a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Filter to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $44,728.03. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 5. Payrolls: Motion was made by Viele, supported by Pino to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following amounts: March 23, 1990, $179,743.18; April 6, 1990, $152,339.36. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 6. Debt Payment: (Bond Issue) After Mr. Wolff reviewed the payment from Debt Retirement on the 1963 bond issue, a motion was made by Pino, supported by Viele to approve the following payment from Debt Retirement: Principal ............ $80,000.00 Interest 4,462.50 Paying Agent Fee 56.00 TOTAL .$84,518.50 Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 7. Tax Payment: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the payment from Debt Retirement fund for a tax overpayment/Baltimore Township in the amount of $3.44. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 8. Supt. Report: The superintendent's report was read by Mr. Wolff. (D. Hawkins entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m.) 9. MEAP Awards: Recognition was given to the following students who scored 100% on the Michigan Education Assessment Program. Fourth Grade (Math and Reading) Fifth Grade (Science) Jeremy Campbell Heather M. Draper Kristen B. Frith Casey Hudson Katie Krive Rachael E. Pettengill Chris M. Baker Darwin Cheeseman Kevin S. Conkey Amy J. Parish Brady B. Simpson Marin A. Smith Malinda M. Powers Monelle M. Quick Elizabeth S. Stanton Dawn Vandervlucht Seventh Grade (Math and Reading) Nicole S. Beardslee Nathan D. Dipert Julie A. Jowers Greg A. Little Matthew D. Mace Andrew L. Ogden Heather M. Philipp Brandy M. Wawiernia Eleventh Grade (Science) Andrew J. Robotham Ryan R. Rosin Jennifer E. Swartz Steven T. Ainsworth Terry A. Dempsey James R. Edinger Tricia F. Gibson Donna L. Green Corey A. Mettler Janet L. Pool Dawn M. Root Amy J. Roscoe Jeremy E. Sampson Darrel B. Stine Leigh K. Stine Chris J. Varney Kirk S. Warner VFW Post members attend district Sponsored in your area by... Ark Veterinary Services Dr. Larry Julius Heartworm Testing Clinic ...on the following dates and times at the Nashville Fire Hall. Monthly preventative will be available along with rabies and distemper vaccines if needed. Stool samples accepted if annual test is due. 1:00-3:00 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1:00-3:00 p.m. p.m. 1:00-3:00p.m. 6:30-8:30p.m. HEARTWORM BLOOD TEST ... $1000 Sample Drawing Fee ... s200 Tenth Grade (Math and Reading) 14. Resignation - S. Nelson: Mr. Wolff read a letter of resignation from Stephanie Nelson (Special Education Teacher/Fuller) effective at the end of the 89-90 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 15. Layoff Notice: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Filter to notify Marge Wolff that she will not have a part time business education teaching position for the 1990-91 school year considering that Audrey Watson will return to full time teaching. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 16. Asst. Secretary/Bookkeeper: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Tobias to approve Superintendent Wolff's recommendation that Julie N. Khouri be employed as Assistant Secretary-Bookkeeper in Central Office begin- MAY 6-12 ..6:30-8:30 Todd M. Guernsey Jon M. Mitchell Tim N. Priddy Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 10. Candidates: President Flower introduced school board candidates John Krolik and Ted Spoelstra 11. Second Reading: Trustee Hawkins read JCDAA /Smokin, JCDAB/Alcohol, and JCDAC Drug proposed policy and a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve them as policy with the following correction to JCDAA/ Smoking "Smoking and/or possession of any tobacco product by students is prohibited in any attendance center, at school-sponsored events or on the school grounds. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 12. Resignation - Coach: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Todd Gonser requesting the board accept his resignation as Assistant Varsity Football Coach. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 13. J.V. Girls: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Pino to approve Mr. Rivest's recommendation and extend a contract to Todd Gonser as J.V. Girls Basketball Coach for the 90-91 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. National Pet Health Week Saturday. May 5 Thursday. May 10 .. Saturday. May 12 Tuesday. May 15 Saturday. May 19 Thursday. May 24 Eighth Grade Science All Vaccines ... $1500 We hope you will take advantage of these discounted costs and pvide your dog with this important protection. Members of the V.F.W. Post No. 8260 attended the 8th District Rally at Coopersville, May 5. Representing the local aux­ iliary were President Agnes Hill, Bonnie Hayner, Alice King, Betty Nichols, Leona Decker and Victoria Banks. Representing the Post were William Nichols, Wayne Hill and Burdette Hayner. This meeting included an election of new officers. Elected from Post No. 8260 were William Nichols, 8th Dist. Junior Vice; and Vic­ toria Banks, 8th Dist. Aux­ iliary Junior Vice. Installation of the new of­ ficers was held at the Coopersville Post Home after the regular meetings. New officers will take over their jobs in July. Junior Farmers to meet May 21 The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H meeting will be May 21 at the Maplewood gym. Fair books and entry forms will be passed out. The June meeting date is being moved to June 11 because the deadline for getting forms is due. ning Monday, April 23. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 17. Furniture Bids: Secretary Tobias opened the following school furniture bids and shop equipment: Shop Equipment Bids: Production Tool Supply; Paxton-Patterson (2); Harbor Freight and Sup­ ply; J.L. Industrial Supply; Woodworker's Supply; Midwest Supply (2); Purity Cylinder: Retco Alloy; Brodhead-Garrett. School Furniture Bids: Dew-El Corporation; McFadden Corporation; Reynolds and Sons; Valley School Supply. Motion made by Viele, supported by Tobias to refer the bids to the individuals responsible for review and report back to the board at the next regular board meeting. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 18. Step Increases: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Filter to approve MASBf Negotia­ tor Harlow Claggett's recommendations as follows regarding previously submitted step increases: Jeri Bowen: Grant three year's experience on the salary schedule. Charlotte Cowell: Grant three year's exper­ ience on the salary schedule. Sheila Dunn: Deny request. Denise Scramlin: Grant three year's exper­ ience on the salary schedule. Marilny Hosey: Grant three year's experi­ ence on the salary schedule. Other recommendations approved: — Maintain a personnel file for each employee and develop and use a new application form for prospective support employees. — Superintendent will consider guidelines in the implementation of the 89-92 agreement. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 19. Textbooks: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Pino to approve Principal Larry Lenz's recommendation and purchase the following textbooks for the 1990-91 school year: 55 Spanish I Textbooks and Materials $2,013.25 30 Spanish II Textbooks and Workbooks $1,293.50 135 Seventh Grode Literature Textbooks $3,708.45 15 Calculus Textbooks... $487.50 Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 20. Medical Leave - L. Martin: After President Flower read a letter from Jr.-Sr. High School teacher Lucy Martin requesting medical leave, a motion was made by Filter, supported by Tobias to approve Mrs. Martin's request for medical leave beginning April 24 until the end of the school year. She will be using her accumulated sick leave days. Ayes: All pre­ sent. Motion carried. 21. Drug Free Zone: After Superintendent Wolff read and explained the proposed area "Drug Free Zone Resolution," a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the resolution as read by Mr. Wolff. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 22. Facilities and Equipment: Beatrice Pino, Chair­ person of the Facilities and Equipment Commit­ tee, gave an informative report on their recent committee meeting. The report contained many suggestions for improvements. 23. Finance: Mr. Wolff commented on the proba­ bility of needing additional millage. Part of the Finance Committee has met; they are hoping to have a full committee meeting prior to the special board meeting scheduled for Monday, May 7, 1990. 24. Community Ed.: Mrs. Kay Hartzler, Community Education Director, reported on the community education program, including adult education. A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and continue with the consortium agreement with Lakewood for the adult education program. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 25. Work Sessions: Trustee Filter suggested work sessions this summer involving administrators, teachers and board members. Mr. Filter will coordinate the sessions. 26. Residency - Wm. Rivest: After Mr. Rivest reported on the progress of his residency, a motion was made by Filter, supported by Tobias to grant Mr. Rivest's request and extend his residency requirement an additional three months (August 1, 1990). Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 27. Adjournment: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:04 p.m. Ayes: All present. Meeting adjourned. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES - THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 11 Agenda Items furniture bids: MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Regular Board of Education Meeting May 14, 1990, 7:00 p.rn. — Administration Building S &< X^'sS''' S?S ii^x S? sJxS|x *loj>. iSt’S iS &x. $ s s 5<< <x •**!> kS2 '*—._j|j ■®* • I **: Ata Mj '■whlirt's^t i«ipi;Mh I * |W, Si ii be mj h M 8 <M dop. H|!t II p ktan ■■■tk^iwlhi jefew :ww^> i ssotJ w W' tttrre Presentation regarding the Michigan Health Model by Principal David Doozan. 2. Presentation by Principal Nancy Potter regarding the sixth grade camp program. 3. Approval of holding the pre-primary program at Maplewood Elementary School during the 1990-91 school year. 4. Approval for the moving of one relocatable classroom from Maplewood Elementary to Fuller Street Elementary. 5. Principal Larry Lenz recommends that the in-school suspension room be in operation during the 1990-91 school year. 6. Consideration of grievances which have been filed by members of the Maple Valley Educa­ tional Support Personnel Association. 7. Committee Reports. 8. Consideration of an adjusted operational budget for the 1990-91 school year. 9. Other Business. 10. Adjournment. 1. u . Special Minutes MAPLE VALLEY Board of Education Administration Building — 7:07 p.m. — May 5, 1990 Present: Wm. Flower, H. Stewart, C. Viele, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. Absent: D. Hawkins, L. Filter, B. Pino. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower and a roll call vote taken for attendance which was as listed above. Admini­ strators present: N. Potter and Supervisor Aldrich. 2. Minutes: Secretary Tobias noted that Harlow Claggett's letter dated March 20, 1990 (refer­ red to in #17) should be attached to the official copy of the minutes. A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the minutes of the April 16, 1990 board of educa­ tion meeting with the correction to the num­ bering beginning with item #13. Ayes: Flower, Stewart, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Motion carried. 3. Communications: Mr. Wolff read a letter from Fuller teacher Tammi King regarding her pregnancy and anticipated medical leave beginning approximately December 19, 1990. 4. Shop Equipment: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Stewart to purchase the shop equipment as recommended by Mr.Bill Kipp: Midwest Shop Supplies Inc............... Paxton Patterson................................. TOTAL...................................................... .$3,530.40 ..... 269.90 $3,800.54 Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 5. Furniture: A motion was made by Stewart supported by Tobias to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and accept the following --------- NOTICE of ^.kwne^^. * 51^*! PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 p.m. May 17,1990 in the Nashville Coun­ cil Chamber. PURPOSE: Alvin Morgan, is requesting a special use permit and/or variance in order to operate a used car lot on the property located at 9360 Scott Rd. The property is presently zoned R-1. Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals lit# •% * •%$* NOTICE Nashville Residents The village will be flushing fire hydrants the week of May 14, 1990. The Village of Nashville Valley School Supply......................... Dew-El Corp.......................................... McFadden Corp................................... Reynolds & Sons................................... TOTAL..................................................... .$2,120.25 .....481.80 ...2,119.44 ...... 600.00 $5,321.49 Ayes: All Present. Motion carried. 6. Millage: There was discussion regarding pla­ cing additional operating millage on the ballot for the June 11, 1990 annual election. (L. Filter entered the meeting at 7:17 p.m.) There was general consensus of the board to table this issue until the regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, May 14, 1990. Mr. Wolff will supply information to the board members prior to the meeting; board members are hoping to have a full board present at the next meeting. 7. Policies: Dr. Funk of Michigan Association of School Boards gave an informative presenta­ tion regarding the proposed policy book draft for board review and consideration. He sugsug­ gested the board set a goal for completion of review and hold five or six meetings to review the proposed policies. 8. Contracts: The Board negotiation commitee (Messrs. Flower, Tobias and Viele) gave their recommendations concerning contract set­ tlement with Gerald Aldrich, Pam Harvey and Carroll Wolff. 9. Contract - P. -Harvey: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to approve the committee's recommendation and extend a three year contract to Pamela Harvey, Head Bookkeeper/Superintendent's Secretary, beinning July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1993. The contract consists of a new salary schedule based on steps of five percent increments; item #7 change three to five days relative to family illness; and insurance package same as the teacher's PAK A plan. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins and Pino. Motion carried. 10. Contract - G. Aldrich: A motion was made by Filter, supported by Tobias to approve the committee's recommendation and extend a three year contract to Gerald Aldrich, Director of Transportation, Facilities and Equipment; and Asbestos Control Manager beginning July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1993. Mr. Aldrich will receive his base salary plus the same percen­ tage as the Jr.-Sr. High School Principal for the first, second and third year of his contract. He will receive an additional $1,000.00 in 90-91 and 91-92 for additional responsibility with asbestos control and hazardous waste, etc. Delete #16 from contract relative to added responsibility. Ayes: All present. Absent: Hawkins and Pino. Motion carried. 11. Contract - C. Wolff: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve the committee's recommendation to increase Superintendent Carroll Wolff's salary 9'/t% for the 1989-90 school year and 8% % for the 90-91 school year prorated through December 31, 1990. Ayes: All present. Absent: HavJkins and Pino. Motion carried. 12. Adjournment: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:50 p.m. Ayes: All present. Meeting adjourned. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINTUES THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Four area students honored at Olivet College event Four Maple Valley High School graduates were recognized April 24 at the an­ nual Olivet College Honors Convocation. They were Andrew Finkler, Jamie Appelman, Amy Walker and Tai Gearhart. Finkler is the son of David and Claudia Finkler of Nashville. The Juniors Honors Core Scholar’s Award was presented to Finkler. It recognizes the high perfor­ mance of all honors core cur­ riculum participants. Finkler is a junior at Olivet College, majoring in psychology and a minor in sociology and Spanish. Appelman is the daughter of Michael Appelman of Nashville. She won the Junior Honors Core Scholar’s Award, which recognizes the high perfor­ mance of all honors core cur- riculum participants. She is a junior, majoring in business education. Walker is the daughter of Dennis and Cindy Walker of Vermontville. She earned the Sophomore Honors Core Scholar’s Award, which recognizes the high performance of all honors core curriculum participants. Walker is a sophomore, ma­ joring in elementary education with a concentration in English. Gearhart is the son of Larry Gearhart of Olivet and Marilyn Hosey of Vermontville. He received the Junior Honors Core Scholar’s Award, which recognizes the high performance of all honors core curriculum participants. Gearhart is a junior, major­ ing in business administration. MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLS Weekly School Activities TUESDAY, MAY 15 J.V. Softball, Home, Lakewood, 4:00 (DH) Var. Softball, Away, Lakewood, 4:00 (DH) Jr. High Track, Home, Ionia, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 J.V. Softball, Home, Pewamo-Westphalia, 4:15 (DH) Sr. High Band Lansing Capitol, 12:00 THURSDAY, MAY 17 J.V. Baseball & Softball, Away, Pennfield, 4:30 FRIDAY, MAY 18 Jr. High Track, Away, Olivet, 3:30 SMAA SATURDAY, MAY 19 Var. Baseball & Softball Pre-Districts, Away, Michigan Center, 2:00 p.m. Varsity Track Regionals, Bangor, 9:00 a.m. Alumni Association Dinner 3:00-10:00 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 20 Band Concert, 3:00 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 21 Var. Baseball & Softball, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING May 17, 1990, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers in Nashville PURPOSE: Harold Hummell has requested a variance to construct a garage on his property located at 314 Cleveland. The property is presently zoned R-1 Residential. Zoning Board of Appeals Pets BABY TEDDY BEAR Hamsters, $2 each. Call 852-2091. ________ ■ ' BORN 3-13-90: 7 purebred Chinese Shar Pei pups. 2 bl.-F, 2 bl.M, Iwh.-F, Ibr.-M, Ibr.-’F. Because of the political paper chase these pups will not be reg. they will be sold for $300. Call 852-9290. Help Wanted GOVERNMENT JOBS $16,040-$59,230/yr. Call (1)805-687-6000 ExL R-6574 for current Federal list.____ POSTAL JOBS $15,342-$67, 201/YR. Now hiring. Call (l)805-687-60u0 ExL P-3500 for current list. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. NASHVILLE FEED & SEED 301 South Main, Nashville, Ml 49021 ________ 517-852-9598 Clearance on All Hunting anti Trapping supplies... All Ortho and Dragon insecticides 3U /OUr■ 25%0ff WE HAVE AQUASHADE AND AQUAZINE FOR POND MAINTENANCE custom seeds Made to Order .Bulk Delivery Available �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 12 Council OKs apartments above business district Continued from front page Bracy countered by arguing that those apartments were protected by a “grandfather clause” in the zoning or­ dinance and added that the village could have eliminated them and compensated the owners because the pre­ existing apartments constitute a non-conforming use. Spoelstra also said, as the proposal was approved, the very purpose of the or­ dinance would be compromised. However, Village President Pro Tem Ted Spoelstra pointed out that there were already apartments above commercial buildings in the business district on both ends of Main Street. Proposal for apartments located at 107 N. Main St. Date: February 27, 1990 To: The Zoning Board of Nashville From: Jeffrey N. Beebe Subject: A little background on the building at 107 North Main Street Dear Zoning Board Members, This building was built prior to the turn of the century, approximately 1890, by my Great Grandfather Downing. Who was for the most part, a merchant. He made his livelihood selling commodities in this building to the peo­ ple of Nashville and renting out the upstairs to other business people. As the times have changed so has Nashville and so has the building that rest on 107 North Main. It is in much needed repair before any establish­ ment could be suited upstairs. It has been noted over the years that businesses do not want locations in upstairs sections of the downtown buildings, whether they are in Nashville or any other towns. Businesses prefer downstairs store frontages, for what reasons I do not know, I contribute this change to the changing times. The spacious former Nashville men's club was equiped with a ballroom that was later used as an archery range and a dance studio, but it has been empty for most of the last 40 years. A new plan will see it changed into apartments. The repairs that are needed in the upstairs of 107 are of such a tremendous cost that it is uneconomical to rent to a beginning or even an established business, if one could be found. So with a little work of the pencil it became evident that a residential complex could absorb the cost of repairs and provide excellent, competitive, well located housing for the people of Nashville. This in turn would stimulate a little more revenue for the other merchants in the downtown area and still leave 10,000 square feet in the building for some other commercial growth. I am asking you as members of the board for a special variance permit that will allow me to start the revitaliza­ tion of 107 that time and nature has taken away from it. Sincerely, Jeffrey N. Beebe Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING * Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte > Beebe noted in his proposal, that businesses generally do not want locations in upstairs sections of the downtown buildings, whether they are in Nashville or any other towns. When Spoelstra asked, Bracy said there was a pro­ blem with the proposal because they’d be moving toward integrating the business and residential sec­ tions, which could become a problem if a business wanted to move in but was prohibited because of incompatibility with residents. The problems of noise and safety were also discussed. Beebe questioned whether a motel, hotel or apartment complex weren't in essence the same thing as what he was proposing to do with the building, but Tobias argued that while those are clearly businesses and allowed by the zoning ordinance, what Beebe proposes is not an apartment complex or a hotel. Nevertheless, the point was not lost on the council, which never wavered in its support for the proposal. Bracy and Tobias argued that the mqee was unaccep­ table because it conflicted with the letter ofthe law in the zoning ordinance and an often quoted and referred to, but never seen, state enabling act. Simplicity NEW LEVEL The new Sim­ plicity Lawn ! 0% INTERESTAND Tractors give ’ you the most ’ I beautiful, level l cut you’ve ever seen. 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All Simplicity Lawn & Garden Tractors SALE PRICED 12 to 20 HP in Stock! TROWBRIDGE SALES & SERVICE 130 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 • 517-726-0569 The state enabling act is the legislation that made zoning possible in Michigan. Tobias also said he was passing on information and advice he’d received from attorneys. “All the people in govern­ ment and attorneys for the Michigan Municipal League that I’ve talked to say this is something we shouldn’t do because it creates or extends a non-conforming use, and it amounts to spot zoning, which legally we shouldn’t do,” Tobias advised. “It also goes against the original intent, which was to separate these uses, of the zoning ordinance,” he added. Resident and businessman Ron Ohler was at the hearing and noted that Beebe was at an unfair disadvantage because it’s very hard to attract business to space on the se­ cond floor. “He can’t lease out the same amount of space upstairs as exists downstairs, and yet he has to pay the same taxes and for maintenance on it,” Ohler said. Beebe also noted that he had to pay a higher insurance premium on the property than he would if the upstairs were occupied. He also told the council, which had visited the building earlier in the evening, that “the building cannot be rented as is and that the repairs that would be needed to attract a business exceed his finances but that an apartment complex would be economical and cost effective. Beebe also argued that the residential complex would stimulate the local economy and would still leave 10,000 square feet for commercial growth. Several other members of the audience indicated support for the proposal on the grounds that it was better financially and aesthetically for the Village of Nashville to have its commercial buildings on Main Street occupied. BEEBE'S APARTMENT PROPOSAL (DIAGRAM #1) BAR VARIETY STORE ■DAIRY QUEEN 66.5* - -43'- - - 20-- 2O'~ -43'- i 1 ALL DIMENSION ARE IN FEET. .THIS IS THE DOWNSTAIRS LAYOUT OF 105 AND 107 NORTH main Council Member Dave Toman added that the pro­ blems of fire safety, noise pollution and parking, as well as other concerns, had been addressed and that he was per- Street sonally satisfied that the Beebe and the apartments would not create problems for the village. When Tobias and Bracy Continued on next page— PARTS & SERVICE • SALES LES • SERVICE RVICE Wt aanica at branda 543-8332 C^ppliunce 126 S. Cochran 543-3559 WE CARRY... Whirlpool • Amana Sharp & Admiral Washers Dryers Refrigerators Dishwashers Microwaves Ranges WET BASEMENT? Robin Richards MICROWAVE COUNTER SERVICE GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS Serving Michigan Since 1972 * GENERAL ELECTRIC * MAYTAG * KITCHEN AID * FRIGIDAIRE * MAGIC CHEF * WHIRLPOOL * SEARS * GIB­ SON * TAPPAN * HOTPOJNT A JENN-AIR * MONTGOMERY WARD. FOR FREE ESTIMATES Cell Toll Free: 1-800-643-4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS ExpNlMNd, IMtaMe * RuubMU �But the archery range was seasonal, and the dance studio lasted approximately six months. “These were all very tem­ porary businesses,” an au­ dience member said. Beebe also noted that one can see apartments above the business district in many com­ munities and that it wasn’t a problem in Charlotte, which has many second floor apart­ ments in its business district. When Village President Ray Hinckley asked for com­ ments from the council, noted that a business may Trustee Larry Filter said he want to lease the building in wanted to see Nashville grow, the future, an audience not shrivel up and die. member and several trustees “I’ve lived here for 40 noted that in the last 30 or 40 years, and I hate to see these years, since a jewelry store empty buildings, but every was located there, only a cou­ time someone says they want ple of businesses had leased to see Nashville grow, so­ the property. meone else says, ‘no let’s stab Tobias noted that there has it in the back’,” Filter said. been an archery range and a “I want to see Nashville dance studio there since the grow, and if Jeff Beebe wants jewelry store left. to spend his money fixing that building up for apartments, I say more power to him.” Time table for apartments Filter added that he thought located at 107 North Main St. if the proposal was approved there would be other business March 30th Receive Zoning Board’s Permission on people who wanted to do the Special Usage Variance. same thing with their second May 1st Have lot #12 surveyed. floor property in the business Position the State and the Federal Bar­ district. rier Free Adm. for variance in building Bracy also said he wanted to code. see Nashville grow, but he May 15th......... The date is set for the hearing on the said only in the way prescrib­ barrier free building code variance. ed by the zoning ordinance, The survey has been received. which meant keeping the June 15th Receive the variance in the barrier free business and residential sec­ building code. tions separate. June 30th he drawing is finalized with the Council Member Carol Architect. Dwyer countered by saying Publish the drawings to the General that nowhere in the zoning or­ Contractors: dinance does it say its purpose 1) Steve Hummel is to separate the various sec­ 2) Steve Augustine tions of the village. 3) Dennis Stiffler “I think we have a dif­ June 20th Receive all the estimates and choose ference of opinion here, one of the General Contractors. which is our right, but I think Review financial backing and submit the purpose here is to protect 'it. the neighbors’ legitimate ex­ July 31st . Receive the financial backing. pectations concerning proper­ August 4th Apply for the buidling permits and if ty usage and their right to any alterations are needed than get privacy while giving max­ with Architect and revise the imum rights to the property drawings. owner as to the use ofthe pro­ August 18th ..... Receive the building permits. perty,” Dwyer said. “I don’t August 24th ..... Start the demolition of the buidling. see anything in here about September 24th. Demolition is completed keeping residential and October 1st ..... Start construction of the apartments business districts separate.” January 15th ... The construction is completed and Dwyer, who is an attorney, start renting. also noted that the governing body that adopted the zoning ordinance in the 1970s isn’t allowed to legislate for BEEBE'S APARTMENT PROPOSAL posterity. (DIAGRAM #2) “We can change it (the zon­ ing ordinance) in any way we Continued from previous page The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 13 want,” Dwyer said. Tobias argued that it would be a herculean task to find and change every relevant reference to the issue or ramification of the proposed amendment. But Dwyer said she didn’t see it as such a great problem, and Toman volunteered to assist with the project. However, Dwyer noted that the zoning ordinance couldn’t be amended to allow apart­ ments in the business district because they didn’t have any wording prepared for the amendment. Nevertheless, Hinckley ap­ pointed Dwyer and Toman to a committee to formulate and write the proposed amend­ ment before asking for a mo­ tion reflecting the council’s support for the proposal and its intent to amend the zoning ordinance to allow apartments on the second floor of the business district. Dwyer had first asked Tobias to assist with the writing ofthe amendment, but Tobias declined the invitation. The council is expected to adopt the zoning ordinance amendment at its next meeting May 24 at 7 p.m. In other business Thursday: — After holding a second public hearing, the council ap­ proved a motion to amend the zoning ordinance to reflect a change in the required square footage in the platted area of the village from the current requirement of 15,000 square feet for building in an R-l residential area to 12,500 square feet. The amendment was designed to allow people with two of the older and smaller lots in town to be able to build homes. The old requirement made it impossible. Although there was some discussion of the amendment, the only opposition to it came Maplewood students plan 'Tour America II' May 22 ---62.5 I------ I I Building located at 107 North Main Street upstairs as it is. The fifth grade classes of Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville will present “Tour America II” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This program was developed to build enthusiasm in the students while studying the 50 states of the United States. Each student has been assigned one state in which they must become an expert. The program is a cooperative effort of the three fifth-grade teachers, Vicki Williams, Bob Smith- and Jamie Johnson. The total pro­ ject will deal with the subject areas of math, reading, language arts, science and social studies. By May 22, the students will have written for informa­ tion from each state, research­ ed famous people, places of interest and types of industry available in their states. They Community Notices Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. lic. «1748 MJ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION K flfl STA-RITE PUMPS BU TOOLS Do-it-yourself • 114" pipe 5* length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. IJ Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Vools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. C‘ W TOOLSALEs GLMERflt NtRCHfiUDISt 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 will have completed reports and projects relating to their states and will display them on a float ofthe student’s design. On the night of May 22, the students will set up the parade of states in the hallways of Maplewood Elementary. The spectators will be able to view all 50 states as they pass by. After the parade, the students will act as guides from the states to answer questions visitors may have. Parents, relatives and friends of these students are invited to view these students displays and ask questions about their projects. BEEBE'S APARTMENT PROPOSAL (DIAGRAM #3) STORAGE ROOM FOR TENANTS FUR. RM. | HOT H2O SOFT H2b DINNING & LIVING AREA J LIVING & DINNING Apt. »2 630 Sq/Ft BEORM. LIVING & DINNING Apt. *3 650 Sq/Ft BATHRM ' B* X I I BEDROOM Apt. *4 690 Sq/Ft BEDROOM 12'X 12* Z CLO CLO 1< wl This is the purposed upgrade to the upstairs section of the building located at 107 North Main Street. in a letter from Carleton future material from the coun­ Township Supervisor Jud ty that needs to be reviewed Cooley, who was also oppos­ prior to any action be for­ ed to Beebe’s proposal and the warded in a manner that will apartment amendment. allow time for review. — The council referred a — The council granted per­ matter concerning the sick mission to the Boy Scouts to time policy for employees to plant flowers in Central Park. committee. — The council approved — A motion requiring all several requests concerning employees to accept or deny a the Harvest Festival, which new dental insurance policy will be held in August this passed. year. Employees who elect not to — The council passed a accept the insurance because resolution in support of they have coverage on a Habitat for Humanity efforts spouse’s policy will not be to provide low-cost housing in compensated with cash in lieu the village. of the insurance. — The council approved a — The council approved a request from the Maple resolution showing its support Valley chapter of the Vietnam for the Barry County Solid Veterans of America to use a Waste Plan, which covers the spot Central Park to sell teenext 20 years. shirts and pins during the The council also requested village garage sale June 16. Maple Valley" Trees and Shrubs 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 FREE DRAWING FOR A TREE OPEN EVENINGS 4:30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 soeooeeooooooeooooooeeeeoaeooooooeeoocoooooooQOQoeooooQo Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck drivers, general labor. Needed ap­ prox. end of June, 1990 to end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml Both Day or Night Shifts Available e.o.e. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 14 Sports UAW helps Maplewood celebrate 'Earth Day* United Auto Workers Local 1753 from Lansing recently helped Maplewood Elemen­ tary students celebrate Earth Day by planting a maple tree. The celebration was arrang­ ed by Whitey Fisher, a UAW member from Vermontville. The maple tree was planted in the back of Maplewood Elementary with the help of the students present. After Fisher dug the hole, each student placed a shovel full of soil around the tree until it was planted. The day also included speakers Gary Folkringa and Kim Helms, who explained various ways students can recycle. They covered the recycling of tin cans, aluminum, newsprint, glass and styrofoam pack particles. A slide show of recycling ef­ forts was also shown to upper elementary students. Planning for next year’s Earth Day event is already in progress. Those who would liek to participate in next year’s Earth Day may contact Robrt Smith, Maplewood Elementary School, Vermontville, Mich., or telephone 517-726-0600. Girls track team finish second at Bath relays Maplewood Elementary student Melanie Wendorf helps UAW member Whitney Fisher plant a maple tree. Extension plans water quality clinic May 22 The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice will offer a well water testing clinic Tuesday, May 22. The purpose of the clinic is to offer rural residents an op­ portunity to evaluate the quali­ ty (safeness) of their drinking water. A similar well water testing program conducted last year by the Extension Service and the Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee in­ dicated 97 percent of the ap­ Gary Folkringa shows the different colors of glass proximately 100 wells tested and talks about how to recycle. were within the safe limit recommended by the En­ vironmental Protection Wanted Antiques Agency. WANTED USED ITEMS: IONIA ANTIQUE & The question of whether or COLLECTIBLE MARKET Nintendo Systems and games, not to have water tested is a Sunday, May 20, Ionia Fair­ appliances, furniture, stereos, serious one that concerns ground, south M66 Ionia, Michi­ VCR’s, TV’s, fishing equip­ gan, 8am- 4:30pm. Admission ment, Etc. Odd and unusual health. Water should be safe $1.50. Rain or shine. items. Second Hand Comers 102 to drink and acceptable for all W. State St., Hastings. other household uses. 517-593-3316. In addition to illness, a 945-5005. variety of less serious pro­ blems such as taste, color, odor and staining of clothes or Vermontville Hardware fixtures are symptoms of water quality problems. Even SPECIAL OF THE WEEK water that appears problemfree may not necessarily be 5 Gallon Asphalt-Base Fibered safe or acceptable. If water comes from a Aluminum Roof Coating public or municipal water system, it is regularly tested for contaminants regulated by Cash ’n Carry federal and state standards. While Supplies Last However, if drinking water is obtained from a well, the con­ Doug and Julie Durkee sumer alone is responsible for VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE assuring that it is safe. For 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml this reason, routine testing for OPEN: Mon.-Frl. 8:30-6; Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 a common contaminant is suggested. According to County Exten­ sion Director Allen Krizek, the test will be a screening to *29" TaIe34" 726-1121 JEANS SALE •ALLFASHIONJEANS• n A BOYSBASIC / T. 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Taking thirds were Reid and Boldrey in the long jump; the spring medley team of Shoup, Reid, Janet Pool and Ashley; and the distance medley team of Rosin, Rachelle Cheeseman, Gidner and Furlong. Placing fourth was the two mile relay team of Furlong, Rosin, Appelman and Cheeseman. The girls next meet will be Saturday when they travel to Bangor for regional competition. M.V. boys track team stays undefeated The Maple Valley boys track team beat Olivet 76-61 Wednesday to come home with a 5-0 record in the league. The boys started out by placing first in 4 ofthe 5 field events with two second places and three thirds. Placing for the Lions in field events were Kevin Cheeseman, first, shot put; Scott Casteele, first, discus; Shaun Thompson, first, high jump; Ron Merrill, first, pole vault; Jeff Moore, second, long jump; Chip Reese, third, long jump; Cheeseman, third, discus; Tim Edinger, third, high jump. The two mile relay team of Edinger, Nick Grinage, Aaron Patrick and Casteele took first place. Mer­ rill took first in the 120 high hurdles while Derek Morawski placed second in the 100 yard dash. The 880 relay team of Morawski, Merrill, Thomp­ son and Moore took first. Patrick placed first in the mile run and Grinage and Edinger placed second and third in the 440 yard dash. The winning 440 relay team consisted of Morawksi, Reese, Thompson and Moore. Merrill placed se­ cond in the 330 hurdles along with Casteele placing second in the 880 yard run. Thomp­ son took second in the 220 yard dash while Morawski placed third. Patrick took se­ cond in the two mile run. The mile relay consisting of Edinger, Grinage, Casteele and Moore also placed first. The win over Olivet put the Maple Valley boys track team in sole ownership of first place in league dual meets. Even going into the league meet seeded first, it is going to be a battle to come out on top. The meet against Pennfield came down to the last race and Bellevue has really improved since we ran against them at the first of the season. Olivet only needed a couple of the close events to have gone their way to have changed the score around. The four teams will have a shot at the league title or a share of it. The S.M.A.A. league meet will be held at Post Field in Battle Creek on May 23rd. Fish & Chicken Fry FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1990 ALL YOU CAN EAT at VFW Post 8260, Nashville 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS ...$4.50 CHILDREN ...s2.75 Maple Valley grad earns PhD in Texas 20% Off Storewide Mens, Womens, Boys, Students, All Departments Size 8-14 by Lee & Levi...................... indicate whether or not groundwater contamination is present. The test will screen for the level of nitrate present in the water. Nitrate in groundwater is of concern not only because of its toxic potential, but also because it can be an indicator of contamination of the groundwater. If the source of contamination is effluent from septic tanks, bacteria, viruses and protozoa may also be pre­ sent. Contamination of groundwater by lawn fer­ tilizers may also indicate the presence of other con­ taminants such as home pesticides. The source of the nitrate may be a clue as to which other contaminants may be present. Anyone interested in par­ ticipating in the clinic may ob­ tain a sample bottle and direc­ tions for sampling from the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte. Well water samples must be delivered to the Extension of­ fice on either May 21 or 22, for the May 22 clinic. A fee of $2 per sample will be charged to cover laboratory costs. The Maple Valley girls track team placed second in a six team field at the Bath Relay on Saturday. Haslett took first while host Bath placed third. Placing first for the Lions were Denee Cripe and Tracy Kangas in the discus; Heidi Reese and Kangas in the shot put; the 880 relay team of Reese, Mindy Shoup, Jennifer Phenix and Janet Boldrey; adn the middle distance relay team of Cindy Furlong, Renee Rosin, Kristin Reid and Tam­ my Ashley. Taking seconds was the 440 relay team of Reese, Reid, Phenix and Boldrey; the four mile relay team of Shoup, Michelle Gidner, Ashley and Furlong; the shuttle hurdle , Janet Ison, a 1970 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a former resident of Nashville, will receive her Ph.D. degree for work in metallurgy at the University of Texas, at Austin, Texas, May 18. Ison lives with her husband, James T. Rice, the owner of a real estate firm, and their two children, in Round Rock, Texas, a suburb of Austin. She has worked at the IBM Research Laboratory at Austin, since receiving her master’s degree at the Univer­ sity of Michigan Engineering College in 1977. CARACE SALE May <6,17 & IS Lots of mens, womens and childrens clothing. John Deere lawn trailer; toaster oven; queen size bed; crocks; old tools; toys; collectibles; pop-up camper; shower stall; many other nice items. 2652 N. lonla Rd., Vermontville Pete Benton, 8:30 a.m. Sharp - ? �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990__Page 15 Proper management improves silage quality f:W fsss <Sfcw IipSUhTSVfr* SSt ‘W s jsJsj? j:?S? k:S 1*^! s^S ;!**) l^(kJ*u f?"k*^**i5l ( JW u ^"’"^Ski h ^’"Sk * w * 4 naif fj ® " £ EHSlsjjt is niisiii! ffeSdftiaa^ «tai smite M~it ante®BltJa EtlOltal i te Sai kkftmk iKNikitaii^ii EX SMIiM® 1 3 I! »IK3?N itite taltai feXfcbuiutW ^nfcin*^ Proper management techni­ ques when silo filling have a greater influence on silage than the use of additives or preservatives. “In a silo, the forage is stabilized and preserved by acids that form during fermentation” says Roger A. Betz, Eaton County Extension Agricultural Agent. “Rapid development of these acids reduces the dry matter loss and imprves the quality of the silage.” Betz explains that a high bacteria count, which causes natural sugars to ferment, stabilizes the silage. This high bacteria count is often obtain­ ed by proper ensiling methods. About 100,000 bacteria program of forage, along with an ample sugar content to feed the bacteria, are required to produce enough lactic acid to preserve silage. Farmers en­ siling a hay crop cannot know the microbial counts on it, however, so some farmers have begun to use live in­ oculants to provide sufficient number of bacteria and to in­ crease dry matter recovery. Betz says inoculants may in­ crease dry matter recovery by about 2 percent, or about 16 to 20 pounds of dry matter recovery per ton of forage. With hay valued at $75 per ton, the increased value achieved by using an in­ oculant would be 67 to 83 cents per ton, but the cost of the inoculant ranges from 70 cents to $1.30 per ton. “Inoculation should not be considered a practice with a high return on investment,” Betz says. “Emphasis should be placed instead on proper ensiling practices.” To develop a proper bacteria count, Betz recom­ mends a hay crop yield of at least two tons of dry matter per acre. A rainfall of at least 1/10 inch during the four days prior to ensiling and a wilting period longer than one day improves bacteria growth. Though temperatures must be at least 60 degrees to pro­ mote bacteria growth, the adage “make hay while the sun shines” does not apply to ensiling. The sun’s ultraviolet rays kill the bacteria in the hay. Bacteria numbers on Area youths compete at Livestock Expo *90 Eaton County 4-H members interested in livestock can compete against others across the state in a variety of events at the 1990 4-H Livestock Ex­ po July 10-12 at Michigan State University. “Participants can test their skills in showmanship, judg­ ing and evaluation contests and a host of other events,” says Anne Pease, Eaton County 4-H Program Assis­ tant. “Some events offer cash prizes, trips and scholarships to the winners.” While attending the Expo, 4-H’ers get a taste of college life by living in MSU dor­ mitories and eating in the dorm cafeterias. Not all Livestock Expo events feature live animals. Several communication con- tests allow participants to express their thoughts about cat­ tle, hogs or sheep in writing or verbally through public speaking, demonstrations, photography or posters. 4-H’ers who compete in at least four activities qualify for the Livestock Trifecta. Par­ ticipants earn trifecta points based on their performance in each expo event. The top 20 senior individuals qualify for trips to the North American Agriculture and Livestock Ex­ po, and the first-and secondplace winners receive cash awards. For more information about the Livestock Expo, contact the Eaton County Extension office or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Registration deadline is June 15. swathed or windrowed hay are lowest at 2 p.m., when the sun is at maximum intensity. If a farmer is unsure about the ensiling method and wants to ensure silage has a proper bacteria count, Betz recom­ mends using an inoculant that will add 100,000 live bacteria per gram of forage. These bacteria are sold frozen or refrigerated and are mixed with chlorine-free water just before being sprayed on the through cutting, storage Producing high quality silage depends on quickly get­ ting it out of the field and into the silo. “There is probably no other feed crop that is as susceptible to undesirable nutrient changes as haylage,” says Roger Betz, Extension Agricultural Agent. “Most of these quality changes can be controlled by the farmer.” Cutting such forages as alfalfa, clover and trefoil when they are in the first bud stage is the first step to ensur­ ing high quality silage, Betz says. Studies show haylage should be cut 3/8 inch long (theroretical). More finely chopped feeds have resulted in animal health problems, such as displaced abomasum. After cutting, forage needs to be dried to a 60 to 65 per­ cent moisture content before being stored in most types of facilities. Sealed, oxygen-. limiting silos require a lower storage moisture content, but bunker silos can hold silage with a 65 to 70 percent moisture level. Maintain feed quality by filling silos rapidly, Betz says. Rapid filling forces air out of the silage, reducing the poten­ tial for heat damage. Air in silage can lead to a chemical reaction that produces heat damage and mold. Once the silo is filled, place a few feet of wetter, heavier silage on top to empress silage in the lower part of the silo, Betz explains. The moisture content of the top silage should not exceed 70 percent. Air leaking into silos from Nashville Class of 1940 plans reunion UICliitM DUANE HAMILTON EXCAVATING, INC. 35 Years Serving Barry & Surrounding Counties Love ... Ruth Ann Steve & Lynette Shelley & Rick Gary Mike & Julie Alan & Julie Jeff Joy The 12 Grandchildren Ron & Laura chopped forage. Farmers should make sure the silage has the proper moisture content, about 35 percent dry matter for bunker silos and 40 to 50 percent for upright silos. The silo should be filled rapidly to_ guarantee good packing and air exclu­ sion. A silo distribution system should be used when filling to eliminate channels of lightweight silage in the silo. Control silage quality gxirfiklf’jjJ1 Uk^M'P k^M'P WW/WW^ Barry County Extension The Alumni Committee of the Nashville graduating Class of 1940 has planned an open house Saturday, May 19, at the Nashville Masonic Tem­ ple from 2 to 5 p.m. The Class of 1940 and all other alumni are invited to attend. Eaton visitor’s guide available The 1990 version of the Eaton County Visitor’s Guide is now available at all county Chamber of Commerce of­ fices and the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte, 48813. The guide provides a com­ prehensive listing of com­ munity events, parks and historical sites. It also lists places to stay, specialty stores, farm markets and youpick farms, and restaurants. The guide is sponsored by the Eaton County Tourism and Hospitality Organization and the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service. doors and other cracks in the structure causes silage heat damage. Keeping doors in good repair and resurfacing older concrete silos will reduce air leakage. Be sure to close filling doors in oxygen­ limiting silos after each day’s use, Betz cautions. Silage should always be covered with plastic to pre­ vent air from infiltrating the material. Keeping moisture content at optimum levels is another key to maintaining good haylage, so monitor moisture regularly. Forced-air moisture testers have proven to be the most ef­ fective for silage. This tester uses a fan and electric heater to blow air through a forage sample to measure moisture levels. Many of the newer electronic testers work well on grains, but are not accurate with silage. Forced-air moisture testers can be used to check the accuracy of an elec­ tronic tester, Betz adds. Calendar of Events J The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: May 16 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. May 16 - 4-H Dairy Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. May 17 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Hastings. May 18 - MAEH Spring Event - International Theme, Hope Township Hall. May 19 - Benefit 4-H Dog Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 19 - 4-H Bicycle Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. May 20 - 4-H Point Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 21 - Rabbit/Cavy Showmanship Workshop, 7 p.m., Rab­ bit Shed at new fairgrounds. May 29 - Forage Field Day, Dale Rice Farm, south of Galesburg. Contact the Extension Office for more information. June 2 - 4-H Sheep Fitting Showing and Management Workshop, 10 a.m., Ron Dingerson residence, 1243 S. Woodland Rd., Woodland. June 4 - 4-H Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 6 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. June 9 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. June 9 - Barry County Rabbit Show, Expo Center, Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings. Call the Extension Office for more details. June 10 Horseshoe Knights, Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 11 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings^ June 13 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 15 - Fair Entries taken at Fair Office, 4 to 7 p.m. June 16 - 4-H Point Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 20 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. June 21 - Ag Field Day, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. June 23 - 4-H Rodeo Club Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 24 - Horseshoe Knights 4-H Speed Show (2 days), Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 30 - 4-H Leaders Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. KING KRUNCH MONSTER TRUCK Owned and Driven by Scott Stephen Sponsored by be'at ... AUTO VALUE Nashville Auto & Farm Supply FRIDAY, MAY 18 • 12 to 6 - DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE - For Kids & Adults Alike ALSO — Hummel Outlaw Sprint Racer WILL ALSO BE ON DISPLAY Auto Value PARTS STORES AUTO & FARM SUPPLY MAIN STREET, NASHVILE • PH. 852-9500 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 15, 1990 — Page 16 Soil nitrate tests can cut farmers' cost says expert In 1989, 38 nitrate testing gives a potential savings to loss or economic loss to the farmer. The test also offers clinics were conducted bet­ Michigan farmers in 1989 of $5.2 million. the long-term benefits of ween March 30 and June 15. Further analysis of the test reduced nitrate contimination Some 2,206 soil samples from data showed that samples 1,103 fields were analyzed. ofsurface and ground water. ’ ’ Because energy is involved Thirty-five percent of the from manured fields contain­ in producing, transportating fields were given reduced N ed significantly more nitrate and applying fertilizer, reduc­ recommendations. The than samples from non­ ing the amount of fertilizer us­ average reduction in N ap­ manured fields, and that ed also conserves energy, he plied per field was 37 pounds spring-manured fields con­ adds. That’s why, for the se­ per acre, for an average tained significantly more cond year, the MSU reduction for all fields of 13 nitrate than fields where manure was fall applied. This Cooperative Extension Ser­ pounds per acre. “Assuming each field underlines the importance of vice will put its mobile nitrate testing van on the road again represents 20 acres, we taking credit for manure ap­ this spring. Growers can take estimated that 175 of the 500 plication when figuring fer­ Meehan - Zumbaugh plan wedding their soil samples to local fanners who tested their soil tilizer recommendations, testing clinics and, for a could have saved 282,680 Vitosh says, and applying Jerome and Doria Meehan manure as part of a total nominal fee, have a soil pounds of nitrogen and of Nashville announce the nitrate analysis run. Eaton $56,536 by following the nutrient management strategy. engagement oftheir daughter, “The overall aim is to make reduced nitrogen recommenCounty’s clinic is May 22. Loretta Lynn, to Michael Rural residents can also dations,’’ Vitosh says. the most efficient use of Brice Zumbaugh of Lansing. have their well water tested “That’s a $323 saving per nutrients — those in the soil, He is the son of Frank and for nitrate. The cost of this farmer for an investment of those in manure and those ap­ Sherry Zumbaugh of Grand $10 to $20, without risk of plied in chemical fertilizer - to test is $2 per sample. Ledge. reduced yield from the lower produce optimum yields and The bride-elect is a 1984 economic returns with fertilizer rate.’’ Barry Commission on Aging menu, events set graduate of Maple Valley Extrapolating this 13 minimal impact on the en­ High School and works at pounds of N per acre to the vironment,” he sums up. Monday, May 21 Wednesday, May 16 Gaffey and Associates in in­ entire state’s two million acres “We feel nitrate analysis can Baked fish, mixed greens, Ground beef stew, sliced ventory manageof com, and figuring the sav­ be an important tool in stewed tomatoes, rice, zucchini, biscuit, cherry fruit ment/customer service. ings at 20 cents per pound, reaching that goal.” and sauce. applesauce. The prospective Thursday, May 17 Tuesday, May 22 bridegroom is a 1984 graduate Classic ribettes, red Tuna noddle casserole, of Grand Ledge High School potatoes, mixed veggies, Italian green beans, Scadinaand a 1986 graduate of Bellevue High School to host bread, oleo, pears. vian blend, fruited jello. Davenport College. He works Events Friday, May 18 Quiz Bowl Tournament for Quality Dairy Food Stores A Sept. 8 wedding date has Wednesday, May 16 Veal parmesan, corn, as an accounting manager. been set. asparagus, bread, fruit. Hastings, crafts; Margaret Eight teams met at Bellevue dings. Questions were from all areas of knowledge, in­ Reid to Wing, cake walk; High School to compete in the Nashville, blood pressure. cluding mathematics, science, first annual Bellevue High Nichols - Catey to wed Sept. 8 Survivors of Violence Thursday, May 17 - School Invitational Quiz Bowl literature, grammar, spelling, Bill and Cathy Nichols of School and is employed at The Survivors of Violence Hastings, cards; Nashville, Tournament. history,, geography, art and , Portland, formerly of Ver­ Montgomery Ward in is a support group open to all bingo. current events, among others, j Among the eight class C montville, proudly announce Lansing. survivors of domestic Friday, May 18 - Hastings, and D teams were Bath, Bron­ with each question worth 5, the engagement of their The prospective bride violence, sexual assault, rape, cards; Nashville, bingo; son, Hopkins, Potterville, 10,15 or 20 points, depending daughter, Billie Jo, to Stephen groom is a 1986 graduate of incest or abuse. It is free of Delton, the Ray Overholt Quincy, Union City, Vanderon difficulty. Lloyd Catey. He is the son of Grand Ledge High School and charge. The group meets Singers. At the end of the day, the cook Lake and the host Charles Catey of Clare and is employed at Global Drilling every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Monday, May 21 Potterville Vikings had been J Bellevue Broncos. Sharon Catey of Lansing. Supplies in Lansing. CAA Womyn’s Concerns Of­ Hastings, bingo and popcorn; The tournament format had crowned champions with a 1 The bride-elect is a 1988 A Sept. 8 wedding date has fice, 107 S. Jefferson St., Nashville, Riverbend to show all eight teams writing their team score of 640, followed . graduate of Portland High been set. Hastings. by Union City and Bath in se- | pictures of Russia. answers to 100 orally read For further information, Tuesday, May 22 - all sites questions, with a break after cond and third places, respec­ caft 945-4992. puzzles. each 10 questions to check tively. The winning team answers and update the stanfrom Potterville was compos­ ed of Mike Wilson, Scott 1 Eckstein, Nicole Whitford, \ Kimmer Popoff, Tim Marek j and Mike Hayes. The final results for the ! competition were as follows: Potterville, 640; Union City, 630; Bath, 560; Bellevue, The Nashville Woman’s ROYAL 545; Bronson, 480; Quincy, j Literary Club will hold its 435; Vandercook Lake, 370; ONE COAT May meeting at the home of and Hopkins 355. Betty Myers at 7:30 p.m. May SPATTERLESS 16. COLOR LATEX FLAT A silent auction will be held HUES to raise money to help fund club projects. DHPLeSS DRIPLESS Plans will be made to hold gallon LATEX FLAT an outing in June with the Vermontville Woman’s Club. Reg. $18.69 CEILING WHITE This will also be the annual meeting with election of officers. New technology now makes soil testing easy, quick and cheap. Only a few years ago, testing the soil for residual nitrate and adjusting fertilizer rates accordingly was virtual­ ly unknown in Michigan. It took too long to get the test results back if samples were taken just before planting or sidedressing. And fall testing Engagements wasn’t a good alternative (it still isn’t) because of the potential for soil nitrate levels to change over the winter. Now, however, new technology makes it possible to get the test results almost immediately, and research around Michigan is showing that using soil nitrate levels to fine-tune nitrogen applications can cut fertilizer costs, save energy and reduce the amount of nitrate leaching to ground­ water without risking signifi­ cant yield losses. According to Maurice Vitosh, MSU Extension Agronomist, “We conclude that the soil nitrate test, if taken just before sidedress time, can be very effective in reducing N fertilizer rates without risk ofcausing a yield A'Litt'le Dab Will Do It! One Coat Coverage! 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POSTAGE Hastings, Hastings, MI. 49058 mi 49058 Permit N*. f HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY HASTINGS, GS, MICHl/S\NS4^8 4^8xL8Qa’’ublished by J Ad GraPhics- ’»*• i voTW.'Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol, 118 - No. 43 — Tuesday, May 22, 1990 Maple Valley schools won't seek additional millage by Mark LaRose Staff Writer After discussing three pro­ posals prepared and presented by Superintendent Carroll Wolff, the Maple Valley Board of Education decided Monday not to ask for a millage increase in the June school election. Instead, the board decided to reduce capital outlay. The board passed a motion to follow Wolff’s recommen­ dations outlined in the second proposal and to review the district’s proposed capital outlay at a later date. Two of the three available options, which accompany this story in their entirety, ad­ vised against a millage elec­ tion in June, and the third sug­ gested asking the electorate for an increase of 2.25 mills for two years. Based on the governor’s current state aid proposal, this would have created $331,728 in additional revenue for school operations. In presenting the three pro­ posals, Wolff noted that the economic outlook can change rapidly and that current infor­ mation on the projected in­ crease in insurance costs were much more favorable than had been anticipated earlier in the year. In 1988, the district’s employee emp oyee health ea insurance nsurance premiums jumped 35 percent, and in 1989 they jumped another 19 percent. Based on this trend, Wolff said he had originally based the budget figures on projec­ tions of a 20 percent increase. But because of information passed on by MEA officials it now appears that MESSA, the insurance carrier, is promis­ ing no more than a 2 percent increase, which means 18 per­ cent of the projection, or ap- proximately $85,000, could be saved. In light of the good news on the cost of insurance, coupled with the positive signs coming out of both political camps in Lansing that something will be done to change the way schools are financed in the future, Wolff said his recom­ mendation was to go with pro- posal No. 2. The proposal, which the board approved unanimously, calls for no millage election, maintaining the present educa­ tional program and teaching staff, but also for a reduction in capital outlays of approx­ imately $83,440. The proposal also notes that implementing an in-school suspension program, which necessitates hiring an addi­ tional teacher or counselor, “is still a top priority at the high school.” (See accompa­ nying in-school suspension story.) The plan also calls for a review of the budget with an eye toward fmding and “mak­ ing further reductions in other Maple Valley School Board to begin superintendent search by Mark LaRose Staff Writer The Maple Valley Board of Education opted last Monday to seek the services of the Consortium of Michigan Placement Representatives to search for a replacement for Superintendent Carroll Wolff. Wolff will retire Dec. 31 after 28 years at the district’s helm. A motion to call Bob Watts, tiie Michigan State University representative of the seven­ university consortium, passed unanimously after the consor­ tium was recommended by resigning trustee Bea Pino. Several other board members, as well as Wolff, expressed their satisfaction with the consortium’s services. The Maple Valley board us­ ed the consortium in 1987-88, when Wolff first announced his intention to retire. When that search ended with all of the eligible candidates taking positions in other disticts, the board extended, and Wolffaccepted a one-year contract. Wolff has since accepted another one-year and a half-, year contract that runs through Dec. 31. Although she noted she wouldn’t be there to take part in this search and selection process, Pino recalled that the board started the 1987-88 search with seven months to go before the new superinten­ dent had to be in place. “We started in November last time, and we were chok­ ing in May,” Pino said. “So I think we, well not ‘we’ because I won’t be here, but I think it would be a good idea to get started.” Pino added that she per­ See Maple Valley, page 3 expense account items not re­ quired by the master agreements.” The figures in the accompa­ nying chart of the three pro­ posals presented to the board are all estimates, Wolff said. “The final figures won’t be known until the state aid act is approved and we have our membership or enrollment figures,” he added. “We just come up with an appropria­ tions budget in June, but we have to turn in our final budget by Nov. 1.” Trustee Harold Stewart said he also thought the board should review and reduce capital outlay before making See Maple Valley, page 2 High School to get in-school suspension program by Mark LaRose Staff Writer Upon the recommendation of Principal Larry Lenz, the Maple Valley Board of Education last Monday ap­ proved a plan to implement an in-school suspension program. The program will take ef­ fect during the 1990-91 school year. Lenz, who has pushed hard for the program, told the board that having an in-school suspension program and room was of paramount importance for “students-at-risk,” which Lenz said was a buzzword for students who are likely to become dropouts. In the future, Lenz said, it could become necessary to have such a program to satisfy the requirements for receiving state aid. He added that Maple Valley had an in-school suspension program in the late 1970s and that it was very successful. But when the budget crunch came in the ’80s, it was one of the programs that was squeez­ ed out. “At present, we have only two options in disciplining students, detention and suspension,” Lenz said. “And suspension rarely pro­ See High School, page 5 Two ninth graders set record M.V. School figures big in Math Day competition J-Ad Graphics News Service OLIVET — Teams and in­ dividual students in the sixth through ninth grades at Maple Valley schools figured big in the outcome of a number of mathematics contests held at Olivet College May 11. Maple Valley teams or students finished in first place in at least one category per grade level at the 11th annual Math Day competitions that featured (C-D division) teams and students from Olivet, Driver hurt in rollover accident A wrecker removes a van from the ditch after Norma J. Burgess, 39, of Nashville, was injured last Tuesday morning when she fell asleep behind the wheel and rolled over into a ditch on westbound M-79 east of Barryville Road. Burgess was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment. Michigan State Police said she received a citation for careless driving. Bellevue and Potterville, as well as from Maple Valley’s Kellogg and Maplewood elementary schools and from the junior-senior high school. The A-B division consists of Holt, Grand Ledge, Eaton Rapids and Charlotte high schools. The purpose of the Math Day competitions is to ‘‘stimulate interest in mathematics and to recognize those students who excel in math.” The purpose of having two divisions based on the size of the schools, a change made in 1982, is to provide equitable contests. In its first year, there were three competitions: Quick Calc (calculation), Dual Digs and the relay. Today the contests are Quick Calc, Dual Dig and Jeopardy. Ninth graders Joel Butler and Dan Finkler finished first in the Dual Dig category, which in and of itself in a fine achievement, said math teacher and former competition-coordinator Charlotte Sours. “But these two students have won this event for four straight years now,” she add­ ed. “So we are very proud of them.” Butler and Finkler started their monopoly on the Dual Dig winner’s circle when they Freshmen Joel Butler and Dan Finkler have finished in first place for four straight years in the Dual Dig category. were in sixth grade at Kellogg, Finkler said. Both youths said they are especially fond of math class, but they excel academically in all of their classes and in fact are straight-A students. Butler said he and Finkler have gone to numerous math competitions, the hardest of which were at Lansing Com­ munity College and Michigan State University. However, the MSU contest included other subjects, and Finkler said the English and history portions held him back. “But we’ve won all of the Math Day competitions,” Butler interjected. He added that MSU was the best of the tests because See M.V. Schools, page 6 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 22, 1990 Page 2 M.V. won’t seek millage hike Continued from front page any cuts in school programs. Wolff and the board also discussed the first and third proposals before making their decision to review the budget before any other action is taken. The other two proposals had their strengths and weaknesses. For instance, the first pro­ posal would have left thing pretty much as they are now, with no program cuts and an estimated fund balance of $110,000 at the end of the 1990-91 school year. But Wolff noted that this would’ve have resulted in a deficit of approximately $450,764 in 1991-92, which would have made a millage in­ crease of 3.05 mills necessary to maintain current programs. Proposal No. 3 recom­ mended going for a 2.25-mill Adult Education graduation set Maple Valley Adult Educa­ tion graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School auditorium. A reception for the graduates and their families and friends will be held in the cafeteria following the ceremony. Anyone is invited to attend. Audio Visual: 50% reduction in equipment Operation of Plant: Equipment replacement 50% reduction Transportation: One new bi)s (two buses $80,960) Options Regarding Millage Vote 1. Do not have ah election in June. If the Governor^ state aid proposal is approved, increase for operations in the it is possible that the school district could end with June 11 school election. an estimated balance of $110,000 June 30, 1991. Wolff told the board that if This could vary depending upon payment of state the millage vote passed, the dist:|:|irict ^^d ( be a^e 4°2cWWri^|||ll’ a'on9 consideration for insurance opei 1990-91 wifermi anticipated' valuation figures received from balance of $409,209 at the end both Barry and Eaton counties indicate that Maple of the school year. Valley will not be affected' by any Headlee He added that if the state aid rollback. increase remained the same This provides only a small balance to enter the for 1991-92, the district could continue to operate its entire 1991-92 school year. Assuming that the state aid program and end up with a increase for the 91-92 school year would be com­ balance of $227,873 at the end parable to the projected increase for 90-91, it is of the school year. anticipated that the district could have a deficit In the event that the millage of approximately $450,764 in 91-92 or 3.05 mills. was defeated in June, which 2.*Da not have an election but reduce capital outlay would have been quite possi­ and maintain present staff. The in-school suspen­ ble since millage increase re­ sion room is still a top priority at the high school. quests have been failing Conduct further review of the budget and consider across the state, Wolff sug­ gested making the reductions making reductions in other expense account items proposed by the school ad­ not required by the master agreements. ministrators and the transpor­ CAPITAL OUTLAY tation and equipment supervisor. Reductions: Elementary Instruction: The cuts, which would have Copy machine at Fuller Street included capital outlay reduc­ $9,000 Elementary tions of $83,440 (as indicated Maplewood Elementary in No. 2), cutting funding for 1,300 Computer sports by $25,000 and going 1,000 Classroom drapes rooms 8-9 with a pay-to-play (plus 225 Teacher desk athletic boosters) system as 850 Kellogg Elementary Computer well as cuts in remedial reading, music and art. The 700 Student chairs vocal music instructor and Secondary Instruction: elementary art instructor Furniture and equipment: would’ve been laid off. Lockers (single lockers) 12,800 Wolff also told the board if Kiln 3,300 it became necessary, they Chairs and desks 3,000 could go for an increase of several mills in the 1991-92 school year, when a “fullfledged” campaign effort could be effected. Insurance that begins where Medicare ends. Auto-Owners' Medicare Supplment provides high-quality coverage you can depend on and it's guaranteed renewable for lifel Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. 9,265 9,265 40,480 $83,440 3. Schedule a millage election for June 11 for a period of two years for 2.25 mills. This represents $331,728 based upon the Governor's state aid proposal. It is projected that with the approval of the additional millage, the school district could operate the entire program during the 90-91 school year with an anticipated balance of $409,209 June 30, 1991. If the state aid increase for 91 -92 would remain the same as the projected increase for 90-91, it is projected that the program could continue with the district having an an­ ticipated balance of $227,873 June 30, 1992. If the millage is defeated in June, consideration should be given the following reductions propos­ ed by the school administrators and supervisor Gerald Aldrich. Capital Outlay (Per list under item 2) $83,440 Sports (pay to play plus boosters) 25,000 Reduction in remedial reading program taking into consideration Chapter I 62,501 program reimbursement 27,935 Vocal Music 21,337 Elementary Art $220,213 Additional Costs Projected Moving relocatable classroom to Fuller $ 5,976 In-school suspension room at high school ,274 $34,250 34,250 Savings projected by reductions $185,963 •The Maple Valley Board of Education opted to proceed with these recommendations. PTO recognizes three longtime board members The donations of the time and talents of Sue Fawley, Donna Garvey and Ruth Hickey were recognized recently by the local Parent­ Teacher Organization. The three ladies have held various offices on the P.T.O. Board. They have all at one time or another been in charge of the ever-popular carnival. During their span of service they have helped raise money so that the elementary-age students at Maple Valley could be exposed to marionette shows, science programs, storytellers, dancers and animal shows. Extras for the classroom have included the purchase of computers, educational games, calculators, books, slate boards, special equip­ ment for math and science programs. Extra playground equipment, physical education equipment, music, en­ cyclopedias for the library’s bulletin boards, and cork strips alsoliave been purchas­ ed during the time these ladies have been involved in the P.T.O. President Laurie Pettengil presented Fawley, Garvey and Hickey each with a hang­ ing basket as thanks for all they have done, as they are resigning their positions on the P.T.O. Board. New officers for the 1990-91 board were elected: president, Mike Meade; vice president, Laurie Pettingil; public relations, Ann Taylor; and Janet Adams and Mike Meade will co-chair the carnival. The P.T.O. will meet over the summer to plan for the coming school year. Any parents interested in becoming involved may contct principal Nancy Potter or a board member. We will be CLOSED Sat., May 26, Sun., May 27 & Mon., May 28 X--------------- ®----------------- S C/4uto-Ownrrs Insurance Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 i The Ole Cookstove ■ Maple LeafGrange to meet May 26 Th.'No STAN TRUMBLE Maple Leaf Grange will have its regular meeting Saturday, May 26, at the Grange Hall. Potluck supper will be at 6:30 p.m. A business meeting will follow the supper. Members are planning a Swiss steak benefit dinner for Bernard and Mabel Lake on June 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 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 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 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY 09625735 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. 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Service ............. 6 p.m. m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED EPISCOPAL CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 OFBARRYVILLE 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. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School .. .,11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 22, 1990 — Page 3 Maple Valley School Board to begin superintendent seach SX- LC£ L*C£^ X J ’ SOSoiJ'I >. b |L , a.ft .h 1 1 ^'^lo jSJl sonally favored using the con­ sortium rather than the Michigan Association of School Boards’ placement ser­ vices, and several other trustees agreed that the con­ sortium had done a good job for the district in 1987-88. It is also less expensive to use the consortium because the district only pays the members’ expenses for meals and travel, while the MASB charges a fee for its services. Pino said she had nothing against the MASB, but she ad­ ded that she was impressed with the presentation that Watts gave the first time. The process, which will begin when Board President Bill Flower contacts Watts, is actually quite straightforward and uncomplicated, said Board Secretary Ron Tobias. Pino said the district first must put together a brochure that announces the job open­ ing and describes the schools, the type of community, as well as the available position. “Because I think time will be an important factor, I’d suggest updating the tri-folder that was put together last time,’’ Pino recommended. Watts then distributes the brochure to the member iS universities’ placement departments. She added that each of the seven member universities in the consortium, which in­ cludes Michigan, Michigan State and Western, Eastern and Central Michigan univer­ sities, sends a dean or a pro­ fessor from their respective education departments to act as a review board. Then they go over the ap­ plications and meet with the board for a day of conferences and discussions, Pino said. She noted that last time the board met with Watts and the consortium members at the Poor House restaurant in Lansing. “At the morning con­ ference they let us know what they will be looking for and ask what we want in a superintendent,’’ she said. Pino added that last time she organized the applications and made a chart indicating the 48 applicants’ educational background and degrees and their years of experience. “After the consortium looks at all of the applications, we meet again around dinner time, and they present us with a list of people who they think will meet our specific needs,” w Obituaries Ethel B. Mason »i cxtafc ’’ "• art ** i'Mu’af® ™ »ee:smi> iMagH^ti ■i fotentari *r«* ! CLOSED Sat, iCootoi! tsniw । jfciW* [ NASHVILLE Ethel B. Mason, 83 of 731 Reed Street, Nashville passed away Sunday, May 20, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Mason was bom on February 10, 1907 in Indian Springs, Tennessee, the daughter of Mahlon and Mary (Humphreys) Rodgers. She was raised in Kalamo Town­ ship, Eaton County. She attended the Bowen Country School. She was married to John Robert Mason 1924 in Bellevue. She and her husband farmed in Eaton County most of their lives. They lived their retirement years at Middle Lake in Hastings. She was a member of the Nashville Nazarene Church. She loved bird watching, enjoyed outdoor sports, especially deer hunting. She and her husband enjoyed traveling across the United States. Mrs. Mason is survived by son, BenL. Mason of Nashvil­ le; son-in-law, Donald H. Chase of Nashville; six grand­ children; four step grandchil­ dren; ten great grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren and a sister, Flora Satterlee of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Mason in 1980; daughter, Dora M. Chase in 1984; great grand­ daughter, Mayme Chase; one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at the Nashville Nazarene Church with Rev. Alan Mettler officiating. Burial will be at the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funerel Home, Nashville. ■II"""" Peggy Louisa A. Everts wit* glllECHUfw -। > '* L »%. Ill " nW" JI IlM itJ1* l *«< GARDEN CITY - Peggy Loui­ sa A. Everts, 86, of Garden City and formerly of Assyria Township passed away April 22, 1990. Miss Everts was bom on April 13, 1904 in Assyria Township, Barry County, the daughter of Floyd F. and Belle N. (Bivens) Everts. She graduated from Nash­ ville High School in 1922. Attended Western State Teachers College in Kalama­ zoo and Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti. She taught at the Eagle and other Barry County rural schools before teaching at the Hosmer, Robinson and Wilson Intermediate Schools in Detroit. She recieved her M. A. in Art Education from Wayne University. She was the mentor of many successful young artists and art teachers in Michigan. Her booklet, “Helpful Hints For New Teachers In The Art Work­ shop” is still used .as a textbook. She was a member of the Detroit Metropolitan Method­ ist Church. Miss Everts is survived by nephews, Robert A. Meade of Vienna? Ohio, and Kenneth F. Meade, Sr. of Nashville; sister­ in-law, Betty Everts of Downers Grove, Illinois and several nephews and nieces, as well as grand, great grand, and great great grand nephews and nieces. Preceding her in death were sister, Gladys L. Meade Cole Adlrich; brother, Lloyd L. Everts; and beloved in the life of A.J. (Jack) Arasim. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held 11:00am Saturday, June 30th, at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, with Rev. Ronald Brooks of the Nashville United Methodist Church officiating. Miss Everets requested in lieu of flowers, that any memorials be made to Putnam Public Library in Nashville. Pino said. Of course, the board can add or delete anyone from the list that it wants, she noted. “And then we set up the in­ terviews and go through the interviewing and visiting pro­ cess before a decision is made,” Pino said. Although the board hasn’t discussed what specific qualifications and strengths it will be looking for in a new superintendent, Pino said she favors an educator with strong leadership ability as opposed to someone with a strong business or financial background. Tobias said he really couldn’t comment on what he or the board wanted in a new superintendent because they haven’t discussed it. “We also need to talk to the principals because they work closely with the superinten­ dent and should have some say in the selection process,” Tobias said. He added that he could only assume that the same search and selection procedure would be used this time. “The consortium will give us a list of names and will point out strengths and weaknesses, and when the list is trimmed down to seven or eight candidates, we’ll begin interviewing them,” he said. Trustee Harold Stewart ask­ ed if the consortium would read the resumes of local peo­ ple as well, and Flower said they’d consider anyone the board wanted. Pino also added that the from front page consortium always told them why they selected the interviewees. However, she also ad­ monished the board for what she called its “cavalier at­ titude” or failure to conduct the interviews in a courteous and professional manner. Pino said she had met or ran into several of the inter­ viewees since the 1987-88 superintendent search and that many were upset or had felt slighted. “For instance, we didn’t walk them to their cars or send them letters of thanks for coming to the interviews,” Pino said. “I think this was largely due to our inex­ perience in these matters — but we are not inexperienced now, so I think we should be careful and treat them all with courtesy and respect.” Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Clossfied Action-Ads! Reach over 3,500 area homes! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 22, 1990 — Page 4 Class of '52 graduation was 64th in Nashville memories Top news in the village 38 years ago this week was the impending graduation of Nashville’s Class of 1952. This would be the 64th such annual event in the communi­ ty. (Nashville’s first high school graduation occurred in 1887, but there was no com­ mencement in 1890, the year the high school curriculum was jumped from a three-year to a four-year course.) A successful baccalaureate service had been held on Sun­ day, May 18, for the 1952 seniors, and “Class Night” exercises were held the following Tuesday. The graduates would receive their diplomas on Thursday. In addition to the front page story announcing the event, half of Page Two of The Nashville News that week was devoted to publishing in­ dividual photos of the 32-member class. And in Editor Hinderliter’s popular “Backstreet Barometer” col­ umn was a charming observa­ tion of the difference between the current graduates and those of his era. All of this and other stories of the day were contained in the Nashville News issue of May 22, 1952. ****** Nashville graduates will receive diplomas Thursday For the 32 members of the senior class of NashvilleKellogg High School, Thurs­ day evening will bring the climax to 13 long years of study. They will receive their diplomas during commence­ ment ceremonies, which start at 8:15 p.m. in the school auditorium. Dr. Fred G. Stevenson of the University of Michigan will give the com­ mencement address. In colorful “Class Night” exercises Tuesday evening, the class put on an interesting two-hour program, enjoyed by almost a capacity audience. One of the highlights was the annual presentation of awards by Principal Marvin Ten Elshof. Receiving the award as outstanding girl and boy of their class were Virginia Mason and Jim Knoll. Miss Mason also was valedictorian of the class and received the Readers Digest certificate of award. Annella Brumm was salutatorian and, in addition, received the coveted Com­ mercial award. Vernon Feighner was announced as winner of a scholarship from Michigan State College and was presented his entrance scholarship certificate. Awards as senior librarians were made to Don Avery, Audrey Augustine, Beverly Belson and Peggy McConnell. ****** From the Backstreet Barometer column - This is graduation week for Nashville seniors, and the sight of those capped and gowned boys and girls at baccalaureate and “Class Night” has, as always, prompted more than one envious adult to make an old, old statement: “Sure wish I was 17 again and just graduating from high school.” Then, in the same breath, they invariably add, “...and knew what I know now.” Well, it would be nice, and that’s for sure. Maybe we gave the intriguing thought a little more consideration this year than usual, since our older son this year is one of the graduates. But we came up with a decision that we’d rather be 43 years old and a long time out of high school. Those years in between were bright and shining. The trou­ ble was that we didn’t know it. It was exactly 26 years ago, in 1926, that we grabbed a diploma from Athens High School. The commencement speaker advised us that the world was our oyster, provid­ ed we would live up to the high ideals he outlined, and the superintendent stated that Graduation attire has changed dramatically over the years. Nashville News editor Donald Hinderliter remembered his own 1926 commencement from Athens High School: no caps and gowns, "but the boys all had new suits and the girls new dresses." In the earliest years, Nashville's girl graduates wore long white gowns that "swept" the floor of the opera house, where exercises were staged. By 1921, Nashville's seniors (seen here at Putnam Park) had adopted a uniform of sorts: the girls all wore similar white middy blouses and skirts. Boys (from left) are Kenneth A. Meade, Harold Bahs and Muri Flory, (middle row, from left) Alice Brumm, Jennett Furniss, Mabel Parks, Lois Bacheller, Zellmah Hart, (back row) Supt. C. S. Harmon, Vesta Gutchess, Vonda Calkins, Selma Lundstrum, Elsie Irvine and Charlotte Hyde. Memories of the past... he and the rest of the faculty had us all ready for success, so that all we needed to do was remember what we’d been taught as we zipped up the ladder. Like all teen-agers since time immemorial, we listened with tongue in cheek, for we knew a great deal more than any parent or teacher or com­ mencement speaker. Actual­ ly, we members of the senior class felt sorry for our stuffy elders. From our own personal standpoint, four years in col- lege did something toward teaching us how little we knew. And the next few years, bringing the depths of the Depression, pretty well finished the process. Off hand, it could be said that 10 years after graduation from high school, most of us were ready to start learning what life was all about. For all that, we wouldn’t have it different. A boy finishing high school with the whole world about him for conquest represents a phase of life that’s mighty good. This EARLY DEADLINES As a result of Memorial Day the ... DEADLINE for DISPLAY ADVERTISING for the May 29th issue of the Reminder will be ... THURSDAY, MAY 24 at 5:00 P.M. By Susan Hinckley is his shining hour. We wouldn’t disillusion him for the world. But we wouldn’t want to trade places with him unless it could be on a basis of being 17 again and not knowing a bit more than the rest of the 17-year-olds know. Graduation was a different sort of affair 26 years ago, if you’ll forgive an old codger for reminiscing a bit. In our small town, baccalaureate ser­ vices were held in one of the churches and commencement in the opera house. We didn’t have caps and gowns, but all the boys had new suits and the girls new dresses. Our own suit for graduation was tailor made and set us back nearly $75, which was a lot of money in those days. The trousers were 22 inches wide at the cuffs, which was the style then. There were only 13 of us in the graduating class and we had to sit up on the stage of the opera house in a stiff semi­ circle and listen to the long, boring program. The girl who gave the salutatory was worried about remembering her speech, so she gave us the copy, in case she needed prompting. Several times she hesitated momentarily but finished let­ ter perfect. When she found out afterward that we had lost her speech and were merely giving her moral support with a folded program, she nearly swooned. After it was over that night, half a dozen of us hung around for a while, leaning on the hit­ ching rail in front of the bank. A couple more of the fellows, who had taken girls home, drifted back and we all sat around a table in Red Murphin’s hamburg joint. Most of them knew exactly what they were going to do. Most were going to work, a few planning on college in the fall. Probably there was a lit­ tle bragging, although we remember only one prophesy. Nick Eitnier, the best look­ ing, best athlete, and most likeable in the class, announc­ ed that he was going to LIVE. No more small town life for him. In ten years, he said con­ fidently, he was going to come back and watch our eyes bug at the size of the car he would be driving. Instead, in less than two years, some of us came back for his funeral, after a car ac­ cident near Kalamazoo. Later, walking home along quiet streets at midnight, we breathed in the warm fragrance of growing things and decided life was pretty good. We still remember that night vividly. And Thursday night, as Nashville’s 32 seniors march out of the auditorium with their diplomas, there will be quite a few others remember­ ing such things. Privately, some of us will be thinking that today’s graduates are pitiably young and pathetically unprepared for facing the problems of the world. That’s just imagina­ tion. In most ways they’re bet­ ter fitted for the tussle with life than were their parents a quarter century ago. Among those attending baccalaureate services Sunday evening were at least two members of Nashville High school’s graduating class of 55 years ago. The ones we noted were Tom Mason and Coy Brumm. As Mr. Mason put it, The Class of 1897 had more brains than any up to that time, because itt was so large. There were 33 graduates, including, besides the two mentioned, Roy Brumm, Floyd Everts, Mrs. S. E. Powers, Mrs. H. E. McKelvey and William O. Dean. ****** Talk of the Town - Von W. Furniss returned to the drug store last Friday after being confined to his home by il­ lness for several weeks. Miss Pauline Furniss of East Lans­ ing was home over the weekend. ***** Mrs. Ray Thompason entertained at dinner Saturday night for the birthday of Janice. Guests were Kay Montgomery, Martha Powers, Judy Green, Ardyce Pennock and Mary Jane Dowsett. After dinner the girls went skating ***** Friday and Saturday guests of the Clarence Shaws were Miss Yu-Ying Chang of Ann Arbor and Mr. Hsenwen Chen, who was on his way to London, England, to study for his Ph.D. in engineering. Harold Sauser of Galesburg was a dinner guest Saturday. Sunday guests of the Shaws were Mr. and Mrs. Tracy LeBaron of Milan and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Brumm. ***** Several Knights Templar and their wives attended Ascension Day services at the Methodist Church in Lake Odessa Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Olmstead, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dahm, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Beedle, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kirkham, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Voorhees, Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins and C. T. Munro. ***** Shirley Brumm and family of Opportunity, Wash., arrivedd Tuesday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Coy Brumm, and other relatives. ***** See Memories on next page �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 22, 1990 — Page 5 High School in-school suspension, duces a positive or valuable experience or reaction." “With this program, the students will be kept in school and they will be required to complete their assignments. So there won’t be a loss of academic time,’* he explained. Lenz noted that he had also checked on the state law and said it would be all right to have the in-school suspension room in the portable building behind the high school. The plan is to have a special education class on one side and the in-school suspension room on the other side. “Right now, we are one of the few schools in the area without an in-school suspen­ sion room," Lenz pointed out. Resigning trustee Bea Pino then asked if it would be necessary to employ another teacher at the regular pay scale to be in charge of the room. “Yes, we’ll need another teacher, and it will have to be posted in the district if no one here wants the job,” Lenz replied. He added that he thought it wouldn’t be a popular post with the existing staff. Lenz said that the teacher who ran the in-school suspen­ sion program at Maple Valley in the ’70s had done an ex­ cellent job and had kept in contact with him over the years. Representative Frank Fitzgerald to seek re-election to state house E iM •*«M i}} * ibh Eaton County State Representative Frank M. Fit­ zgerald (R-Grand Ledge) has announced he is seeking re­ election to the Michigan House of Representatives. During his two terms in the Legislature, Fitzgerald said he has maintained an open-door policy with the people of the 56th District. “My job is to be accessible. A state representative is the closest link people have to state government,” Fitzgerald said. “By answering consti­ tuent requests, introducing sound legislation and main­ taining a perfect attendance record I tell each Eaton Coun­ ty resident: ‘My top priority is working for you.” In 1989 Fitzgerald was chosen as vice chair of the House Republican Policy Committee. This assignment led him to co-chair a task force on accountability in state government, whose report was issued last month. “Ethics and accountability will be the watchwords of the 1990s. If government is to be effective, citizens must have more confidence in the Legislature and the executive branch," Fitzgerald said. “First, we must implement the accountability task force’s proposals for a stronger com­ mittee system with oversight powers. Next comes cam­ paign finance reform and a code of legislative ethics." Fitzgerald said he believes government must maintain the same standards that it expects from citizens. This prompted him to introduce legislation requiring the state to pay pro­ mptly for goods and services and co-sponsor a “taxpayer bill of rights,” designed to guarantee fair treatment for taxpayers by the state Depart­ ment of Treasury. A fair and efficient govern­ ment is obligated to enhance public safety, Fitzgerald said. Throughout 1989, he chaired a task force on drunk driving and served on special commit­ tees to study criminal justice and sentencing guidelines. He also sponsored the first “no­ knock” bill in the House that mm n Idfitlw-M ii FmiainaiBieti Memories of the past, continued ii’f nafAEtt IK 33E tils fa hi | b niiMr«dife ■ ’KjttasofEaLc- ■ it n ht until K tfflL” [fit in b] W in sasi®® .iJgtfaw*! gtfaw*! is inipii'J'w xt fatd i btjk ■ D***’4*1 WiliW” )fcfr^ i*^l K r a I 5 sty s ty Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ed­ ward, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Meader, Mrs. Virgil Laurent and Mrs. Floyd McCrimmon attended funeral services for James Edwards in Grand Ledge Monday afternoon. He was killed instantly in an automobile accident east of Charlotte, and was 82 years of age. He had over 100 descen­ dants, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and also leaves a wife, age 81. He was a cousin of Thomas Ed­ wards and an uncle of Mr. Meader, and his funeral was one of the largest ever held in Grand Ledge. ***** Mrs. Mary Walton and Mrs. Fay Hummel of Hastings attended the Delta Kappa Gamma state conven­ tion at East Lansing Friday and Saturday. ***** Lt. and Mrs. L. P. Garlinger of Ft. Omaha have been spending the last 10 days with the home folks. ***** Harry Mead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mead and a junior at Nashville-Kellogg High School, miraculously escaped injury early Saturday morning when his car crashed into Turner Bridge on the Thomapple River east of Morgan. He was pinned under the car for close to an hour and Deputy Sheriff Frank Caley said that only a matter of inches saved him from decapitation. One of the main supports of the bridge was cracked by the impact and the highway department has clos­ ed the bridge to traffic until a new bridge can be installed. Harry was enroute home after having attended the junior­ senior prom and must have momentarily dozed off as he approached the bridge. ***** ikt J» it J » w* t CLASS OF ... i ***!$? !$ w w^» t IJ’S11' fn GRADS OF '90 LOOK YOUR BEST stop at ... tj THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT r t 470 E Main., Vermontville, Ml 726-0257 HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Some Evenings by Appt. ’ tr M7 s y Sat.. of the in-school suspension room because, unlike a regular suspension, it means that the student is disciplined. “Here they’re confined to a room all day, they can’t walk around town, watch TV, smoke or do what they want because their parents are working, so here they want to get their work done without any problems,” Rivest said. Lenz added that the students must go to lunch with the class supervisor. “They’re not allowed to socialize with the other students, which is often very important to these students (at risk),” Lenz said. Both said many of the students who get suspended are “repeaters” and with a from front page would assist law enforcement officers seeking entry to homes during felony drug investigations. While advocating stronger law enforcement provisions, the former assistant pro­ secuting attorney also stressed the need for education and prevention. ‘‘Just building prisons won’t solve our problems. When facilities are needed, citizen involvement and ap­ proval is crucial,” he said. Last year, Fitzgerald sided with local residents when cor­ rections officials sought to construct a psychiatric prison hospital in Benten Township, near Potterville. “The key is listening to people. Public servants should seek citizen participation in solving problems that relate to education, environment, business climate and the needs of senior citizens. Working together, we can make Michigan even better,” Fit­ zgerald said. The 34-year-old legislator was bom and raised in Eaton County. He lives in Grand Ledge with his wife, Ruth, and daughter, Ellen. Latest contributions 03075685 Library offered The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library’s building fund came recently in memory of Flora and William Ridenour by Bob, Mary, and Michael Chapman. In memory of Dorotha Brumm by Ralph and Gladys Richardson, Edgar and Bever­ ly Backe, Donald and Jeanette Joseph, and by Bill and Laurie Kipp. In memory of Maurice Adrianson by Ralph and Gladys Richardson. In memory of Abbey Mix Brough by Edythe J. Klinkner. Donald and Jeanette Joseph have also donated in memory of Victor Brumm, Heather Dell, Charles Wing, and Geraldine Wells. Donations to the fund to complete the Childrens’ Wing 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. Those named in gifts will be inscribed on special scrolls to be displayed in the new room. In last week’s front-page story about the top academic seniors at Maple Valley High School, the parents of Lynette Thompson should have been listed as Mike and Nan Visger. “I don’t know if he’ll come back, but he did an excellent job,” Lenz said. “And he had experience teaching and with the juvenile court system.” Assistant Principal Bill Rivest added his support for the program, and said he thought it would be much more effective than either of the two alternatives available at present. “I deal with a lot of the discipline problems, and some of these kids want to get suspended; it’s like a vacation or something,” Rivest told the board. “I know of a recent in­ cident in which a student who lit up a cigarette with the in­ tention of getting suspended.” “I think the in-school suspension program will eliminate loopholes like this in the present system,” he noted. “This way they will have to come to school, and they will have to get their assignments done.” When asked what would make a student do his work in this room when it wasn’t be­ ing done otherwise, Rivest told the board of the merit system by which the program operates. Rivest said there is basically a point system which allows the students to get out of the suspension room sooner if they toe the line. He added that students are generally in a hurry to get out limited means of discipline, they are not getting the message the school should give them, which would come through loud and clear with an in-school suspension program. Lenz and Rivest also noted that parents were largely sup­ portive of in-school suspension. Resigning trustee Dave Hawkins made this observa tion before the board voted to approve the program: “It just seems ironic to me that here we are spending $28,000 to keep kids in school who don’t want to be there and turning around and saying we have to have good students pay to play sports and band, so we can save $25,000.” Nancy’s Beauty Shop is pleased to welcome SANDY CARPENTER — Nail Technician — Specializing in manicures and acrylic nails. She will be joining us Tuesday, May 15th. 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BE SURE TO CALL IF YOU ARE THINKING OF LISTING OR SELLING AT AUCTION — WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ARRANGE A NO OBLIGATION MEETING WITH YOU AT YOUR CONVENIENCE 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) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Mople Volley Newi, Nashville, Tuesday, May 22. 1990 — Page 6 Maple Valley School figure big in ‘Math Day competition students were allowed to use calculators. Both of these whiz kids are planning to attend college, where they want to study, what else, math and science. The Maple Valley eighth graders were equal to the task when it came to a couple of categories. The Dual Dig team of Rudy Othmer and Willy Rooks took from front page first place, as did the Jeopardy team of Othmer, Rooks, Cheri Sessions and Christi Bigelow. Not to be counted out were the red-hot Maple Valley seventh graders who took the First Place Overall Trophy for the competition for the second year in a row. The top seventh-grade team and first-place Jeopardy squad $ p V<l 5 fmla? JiDU*1 Ilf1? iw”1 Eighth graders Rudy Othmer, Willy Rooks, Cheri Sessions and Christi Bigelow took first in the Jeopardy category in the Math Day contests at Olivet College. consists of Matt Mace, Heather Phillipp, Sarah Leep and Jenny Mittelstaedt. Mittelstaedt also took se­ cond place in Quick Calc, and Mace and Phillipp took se­ cond in Dual Dig. Another top entry from Maple Valley was Maplewood sixth grader Andy Swartz who won first place in Quick Calcs. Other outstanding perfomances by Maple Valley sixth graders include the following: Second-place finishes Hintendi Maplewood sixth graders Travis Melvin and Andy Swartz finished second in the Dual Dig category, and Swartz finished first in the Quick Calc competition at Olivet. ^^X. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE overall and in Jeopardy by Kellogg’s team of Justine Quick, Keisha Brauer, Jessica Fawley and Derek Graham A second-place finish in Dual Digs by Maplewood’s Swartz and Travis Melvin The coordinator at Kellogg is Sandy Briggs, and Amy Toutant is the Math Day organizer at Maplewood. Each of the students receiv­ ed a certificate, and they several received trophies. Briggs and Toutant said the Maple Valley students did an excellent job in the competi­ tions and that they are a credit to the school district. Toutant added that it not on­ ly fosters mathematics skills and encourages teamwork and individual effort, it gives the students a chance to have some fun and to get wider recognition for their achievements and talent. We’re very proud of all our contestants and the way they performed in the Math Day contests, but we’re also proud of the way they behave; they help maintain the districts’ reputation for academic ex­ cellence and good sportsman­ ship, Briggs added. Quick Calc is a contest for individual students in which they are given four pages with 10 problems per page. The students are given two minutes to work each page and “must solve these mathematical expressions as quickly as possible using mental arithmetic, short cuts, decimal conversions and other fundamentals of mathematics.” In Dual Dig two students from each team must do 30 problems in 45 minutes. "The problems in Dual Dig tend to be story problems that test the students’ knowledge and problem-solving abilities over a wide range of mathematical topics.” “The Jeopardy category is set up just like the TV game,” Butler said. There are eight categories with five increasing levels of difficulty. 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Pictured are the Kellogg sixth grader team Justine Quick, Jessica Fawley (front) Derek Graham and Keisha won the second place trophy in the overall competition. through ninth many of them of (back row) Brauer, which �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 22, 1990 — Page 7 Youth home escapee to stand trial in February robbery and rape for i|(i Sijf l||il||i s *% % isl by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer HASTINGS — A 16-yearold runaway accused in the February rape of a pregnant Nashville woman has been found competent to stand trial. Daniel Lee Mooney was ruled competent Friday by 56th District Court Judge Gary Holman after the judge read the results of a psychi­ atric examination of Mooney at the Ypsilanti Center for Forensic Psychiatry. Court-appointed defense at­ torney David Dimmers, of Hastings, requested the psy­ chiatric examination when Mooney was arraigned Feb. 28 in District Court. After Friday's hearing, Mooney waived his right to a preliminary examination and was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court to face charges of first-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct, armed robbery and two counts of kidnapping. Mooney, who left Starr Commonwealth Home for Boys near. Albion on Feb. 27, was arrested the follow­ ing afternoon in Nashville, hours after the series events began south of town. Barry County Sheriff De­ tective Sgt Ken DeMott said Mooney stole a car at Starr Commonwealth on Feb. 27 and crashed it into a ditch near Vermontville later in the day. He hitched a ride to Nashville, broke into a garage and spent.the night. Authorities said Mooney broke into at that home and a second home near Clark Road and Maple Grove Road on Feb. 28. During the second bur­ glary, a 25-year-old female resident returned home from grocery shopping with her 6year-old nephew. Armed with a rifle stolen in the earlier burglary, Mooney allegedly locked the 6-year-old boy in a closet, held the gun on the woman - who was seven School Lunch Menus *45, 5’ , i»h tJaq?j ^2^2««®®**^^ nnJ »JJ! MM « nJ! re “*» «|*r w *j“W" > in ® ijH Maplewood School Wednesday, May 23 Sloppy Joe’s on bun, potato chips, baked beans, birthday cake, fruit. Thursday, May 24 Taco’s, lettuce and cheese, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, peaches. Friday, May 25 Hot dog on bun, french fries, com, pears. Monday, May 28 No school. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 29 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peaches. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Wednesday, May 23 Tacos/chips, 1et tuce/cheese, applesauce, jelly sandwich. Thursday, May 24 Chicken pattie/bun, peas, cherry/apple crisp. {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! : BINGO : । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA * {THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.J J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 Friday, May 25 Pizza, green beans, pineapple. Monday, May 28 No school. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 29 Fiesta Stix/cheese, green beans, juice, cookie. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2%, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. months' pregnant - and raped her, DeMott said. The teen took about $70 from the woman and forced her and her 6-year-old nephew into the woman's car and drove into Nashville to the Maple Valley Standard gas station at 240 S. Main St., police said. The victim, who does not smoke, pretended to buy ci- garettes for her attacker, walked into the store and asked employees to call the police. Employees distracted Mooney long enough for the victim to flee with her nephew. Mooney fled the scene in the victim's stolen four-door Chevrolet. Police chased Mooney to Philadelphia Street, where the teen struck a tree and abandoned the car. He was captured shortly afterward by Nashville Police and Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Mooney, who has an ex­ tensive juvenile record, is be­ ing held in the Barry County Jail. Bond was denied in February by Judge Holman, who said Mooney represented a danger to the community if Matson sex offense trial adjourned, new date set J-Ad Graphics News Service CHARLOTTE — The Eaton County Circuit Court trial of accused sex offender Lary Matson of Nashville was adjourned Monday. A new trial date has been set for June 4, said Eaton County assistant Prosecutor Melissa Coulter. Coulter said Cicuit Judge Richard Shuster granted the adjournment because Matson has retained new counsel. “The trial was adjourned in order to give the new defense attorney a chance to prepare his case for his client,” Coulter added. Charles Zwick of Charlotte was Matson’s first attorney, the name of his new counsel is not known. Despite the adjournment and switch in counsel, Coulter said she is hoping to reach a plea bargaining agreement, so there won’t have to be a trial. A sex offense trial, she said, could be embarrassing and humiliating for a lot of people, including the defen­ dent, the victims and the school district. However, Coulter has one overriding concern. “For the victim’s sake, I’m still hoping we can reach some kind of agreement so their won’t have to be a trial,” Coulter said. Matson is the Maple Valley High School custodian who was first charged with fourth­ degree criminal sexual con­ duct in January. Fourth-degree CSC is a high court misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of two years in jail. The crime occurs when there is sexual conduct without penetration and with the use of force or coercion. The charge stems from an incident that allegedly took place at the school on Jan. 8. The victim is a 15-year-old female student. However, after learning of the alleged incident, a 19-year-old girl and former student came forward with a similar charge, and a second count was entered against Matson in February. Matson has plead not guilty to both charges and is free on a personal recognizance bond. After the first charge was filed, the Maple Valley School District suspended Matson with pay pending the outcome of the case. No fur­ ther disciplinary action was taken after the second charge was brought against him. In April, Matson took a polygraph test, but the results of that test have not been released. The second count, which had been postponed because of the polygraph, has also been bound over to circuit court and is pending trial. Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Congratulations Class of '90 OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 Owner — Diana Kuempel NEIGHBORLY Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, May 23 ♦Salad, *Bar BQ Ribs, ♦Macarone and Cheese, peas, blueberries, peanut butter sandwich, cookie. Thursday, May 24 ♦Salad, *Burritos, ♦with/without cheese and sauce, mixed vegetables, ap­ plesauce, salad bar. Friday, May 25 ♦Salad, *Pizza, peas, pineapple. Monday, May 28 Memorial Day. No School. Tuesday, May 29 ♦Salad, ♦Raviolo, ♦Com Dogs, green beans, peaches, peanut butter sandwich, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. he were released. Authorities described the burglaries, sexual assault and kidnapping as random at­ tacks, but said Mooney had been carrying a list of five to 10 people he apparently in­ tended to kill. The list re­ ferred to witnesses who testi­ fied at an earlier trial against Mooney. Values Band awards banquet set for Thursday JOHNSON & JOHNSON C The Maple Valley Band Boosters will have a band banquet and awards night at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Maple Valley High School auditorium. All who plan to attend are asked to bring a dessert. The junior and senior high school bands both will march in Memorial Day parades Monday. The junior high group will be in Vermontville and the senior high will march in Nashville. Children^Compact First Aid Kit....... 3.79 Sy Minch Network First Aid Tape 1"x6 yd. or Kling Gauze Bandage 4"...1.77 Steri Pads 4"x4" 25's .3.77 Band-Aid Brand X-Large 10-'s......... ..1.57 or Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric 20's • ALL FASHION JEANS • Bargain ofthe Week! PRE SUN SUNSCREEN ReSun SPF 29, SPF 29 for Kids & SPF 39 goo 4-oz....................... O Facial SPF 15 2-oz. or SPF 15 PABA Free 4-oz...... 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Mason J. Langer �0. Pasche Class J. Baker B.Fletcher A. lida M. Marshall A. Carrigan J. Charnes J. Chames N. Dilliner D. Foster J. Aiken S. Grinage J. Halliwell M. Hoffman 0. Kellogg J. Kruger S. Shumaker D. Lundquist K. Lamie H. Owens S. Morgan B. Powell M. Shilton A. Staskus J. Steortz R. Tredinnick N. White Sport Stuff O’Dell’s Towing M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 224 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-1757 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 Nancy’s Beauty Shop Wheeler Marine Service Kent Oil Co. 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Eaton Federal Savings Bank 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1830 Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 Sav-Way 160 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0640 Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 South M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 Hometown Lumber 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 The Carpenter’s Den 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. 112 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 Furniture Stripping by Elaine and Stuart 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 Mirror’s Image 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 S. Carpenter State Farm Insurance — Ruth Hughes — 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 848-8488 Michigan Entertainment Center 105 Washington St., Nasvhille Phone 517-852-9301 Diana’s Place 10030 Thomapple Lk. Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9481 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9500 Wolever’s Real Estate C. Bennett Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Village Hair Port 470 E. Main St., Vermontville Phone 726-0257 or 726-0673 Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 999 Reed St., Nasvhille Phone 852-1991 N. Kipp S. Cook Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 The Out Post 151 S. Main, Vermontville Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Home* 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-0840 Charlie’s South End Party Store 726-1000 637 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9822 Powers Service Ken’s Standard Service 13316 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 209 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0589 C. Royston C. Henry b. Ashcraft L. Morris J. Butler Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1985 or 852-1986 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Sweet and How Good 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, Moy 22, 1990 — Page 10 Nashville Cub Scouts clean up Central Park Scouts Cory Currier,, Andy Adams and Chris Dunham clean the weeds out of the cracks around the fountain. The boys in Den 5 of Nashville Boy Scout Pack 3176 took time out after school last Monday to do a little spr­ ing cleaning in Central Park on Main Street. The scouts raked the park and planted three dozen marigolds. Pictured planting the flowers are (l-r) Chris Dunham, Shawn Graham, Tom Powers, John Jarrard, Cory Cur­ rier, Lee Gould and Andy Adams. Not pictured is Judson Burpee. Pack Leader Janet Adams supervised the effort. Junior High Orientation meeting set for May 30 Parents of all sixth graders who will enter seventh grade in the fall of 1990 are invited to attend a parents’ orientation meeting Wednesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This meeting is one part of a three-part orientation program designed to facilitate entry in­ to junior high. This week, prior to the parents* meeting, counselor Judy Hager, along with seventh grders Sarah Leep and Gabe Priddy and eighth graders Stacy Hawblitz, Christy Bigelow and Jeff Burpee will talk with sixth graders at Maplewood and Kellogg. They will discuss the seventh and eighth grade cur­ riculum, sports, activities, and rules. They will also answer questions from the younger students. The third part of orientation involves sixth graders visiting the high school where they will be taken on a tour by Na­ tional Honor Society members. This activity will take place Friday, May 25. 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He died in 1974. “My mother never got over Vermontville Cub Scouts have busy schedule for summer Vermontville Cub Scout Pack No. 649 has a number of activities planned for later this month and during the summer. The scouts will take part in the annual Memorial Day Parade and cemetery services Monday morning, May 28. They are to meet at 9:15 a.m. in uniform by the bank. A reception for the Cubs, sponsored by the American Legion, will take place afterward in the hall, above the bank. A potluck family picnic is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at the Lions Park by the water tower. Games and prizes will be on the agenda and scouts should bring a frog for the frog-jumping contest. To sign up, call Doug McDougal at 726-0443. A Yankee Springs cabin camping activity will be held Secretary July 20-22. Dorothy McDougal said there is space available for one more family. An overnight stay on the USS Silversides World War H submarine is set for Aug. 11. Those interested have two weeks to sign up for the activity. Six more people are needed to fill an additional section. Parental participation is not required for a Cub to attend. Call Dorothy McDougal at 726-0443 by June 1 to sign up. missing her home in Michigan," added Mrs. An­ thony. “She has told many stories about growing up there to her grandchildren. They always refer to it as the ’Big M’.“ Mrs. Brough was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Bloomington, Calif., and attended Church of the Nazarene in Porterville. In addition to Dolores “Dodie" Anthony, Mrs. Brough is survived by another daughter, Lynda Martin of Rialto, Calif.; four grand­ children; and three great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a halfbrother, Clarence Welch, and two half-sisters, Mina (Welch) Hicks and Edith (Welch) Kleinhans, who may be remembered as early Nashville residents. Services were conducted April 24 at Myers Chapel, Porterville, with Rev. Norlyn Brough of San Ditnas, Calif., officiating. Graveside ser- vices were held the following day at Los Osos Valley Memorial Park, Los Osos, Calif. GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING National Ads UNDERSTANDING LOSS • Coping With Grief by Diane O'Connor Wednesday, May 23 »7:30-9:30 p.m. WET BASEMENT? Serving Michigan Since 1972 GOVERNMENT JOBS $16,040-$59,230/yr. Call (1)805-687-6000 Ext R-6574 for current Federal list. FOR FREE ESTIMATES Can Ton Free: 1400443-4232 /n Brand Rapid.: 243-7070 At the Pray Funeral Home Pray Funeral Home would like to extend an invitation to your family and friends to attend our fifth presentation of a series that will discuss the natural feelings and reactions to loss. pg g g through her experience as a counselor with the Wood Creek Counseling Center in Farmington Hills. She is well known for her helpful presentations on Grief, Bereavement, and helpful Grief Recovery. 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Main St., Vermontville, Ml OPEN: Mon.-Frl. 8:30-6; Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 22, 1990 — Page 11 Hundreds attend Maple Valley Schools annual The Maple Valley Honors Choir performed for the hundreds of people who came tto the high school last Monday to see all of the art, science and other projects and schoolwork done by students throughtout the district this year. hS>W W•> *!* ‘•5 •*5h!>•> >SJ S•>J 7* *s •iti ’* ,‘’“•itei Not only were there many exhibits, there were numerous demonstrations given at the fair. Juniors Jennifer Swartz and Garth Davison gave several chemistry demonstrations at the school work fair. These included removing the iron filings from a bowl of cereal, an osmosis experiment and chemically breaking down styrene and changing it into polystyrene with acetone. *'Wii Wuityrtr L ffcfoitai// W asm pitBa & u Etiibijiii • R nr. irajldiix l- n! ulffllffi, Kill g 31 (Ta Si il ffi , Maplewood Principal Dave Doozan looks on as visitors to the fair look at the insect collections and other science projects displayed in the gym. [IE ta&ffi.®!! CT it noM 1 adj ^HOMETOWN “jf = Mate. Irantitt ’* to Jll^oOfd LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville tanit.tifc.Wi (SB OK CREDIT f W p** W1 ®'' fc- innldlfcH**! it 3 *1 Ii to '“! fcjjtailttlato ats Ci The beautifully-crafted desks, curio cabinets and other wood projects drew a lot of compliments from visitors to the fair. Serving our Country MIL Maple Valley' Hr Trees and Shrubs 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 FREE DRAWING FOR A TREE OPEN EVENINGS 4:30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 Kim S. Jarrard Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kim S. Jarrard, daughter of Janice M. Dixon of 325 Queen St., Nashville, recently completed the Automated Telecommunica­ tions Systems Technician Course. During the course, con­ ducted at Naval Technical Training Center Corry Sta­ tion, Pensacola, Fla., Jarrard was provided with the knowledge and skills needed to operate and supervise an automated telecommunica­ tions system. A 1975 graduate of Maple Valley High School, she join­ ed the Navy in May 1977. • • • • • • • 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 22, 1990 — Page 12 Nashville opens Little League baseball season with ceremonies The Nashville Little League opened on Monday, May 14th with the opening ceremonies. Arbor Tree Farm played Nashville Dairy Delite. Both of these sponsors are new this year. Arbor Tree Farm is owned and operated by Bill and Pat Kury. They have developed a Christmas Tree Farm over the last 12 years that now serves a large area. They are located at 2777 Ar­ bor Road. Nashville Dairy Delite is owned and operated by Jerry and Sharon Reese. They pur­ chased the business this spring and are excited about their new venture. Jim and Elaine Powers of Powers Service were present to throw out the honorary first pitch of the 1990 season. The Powers have supported the seson Nashville Pee Wee baseball league opened May 14. t/SportsQ] Little League programs for many years which is greatly appreciated. “We are very pleased with the 1990 turn out. Our league continues to grow each year Mike Thorn (left). Little League vice president, hands over the game ball to sponsor Jim Powers. which is a reflection of the quality of our league,” said vice president Mike Thome. This year the league has 278 children from the Nashville schools participating in the league. This is an increase of 40 children. Each of our teams has a sponsor that pays an annual fee. This allows us to pur­ chase shirts for each player. To purchase new equipment and upgrade our fields the league relies on donations and our benefit dance. This year the dance will be held on June 30th at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall. We invite all to attend. If you wish to support the Lit­ tle League but cannot attend our dance please contact Bob Jospeh, the league president, to make a donation. Nashville Little League Standings Team W-L Arbor Tree Farm........... ..2-0 Eaton Federal.............. ...1-0 Nashville Hardware..........1-0 Maple Valley Implement.. 1-0 Nashville Auto............ .1-1 Nashville Dairy Delite 0-1 Maple Valley Concrete... 0-1 Powers Service.................. 0-2 Maple Valley volleyball clinic hailed a success Kelly Mengyan practices her overhand serve at the volleyball clinic. Asparagus Conkey’s Achin’ Acres 3446 Shaytown Road Vermontville, Ml 49096 517-726-0240 After 1 p.m. — No answer keep trying High School volleyball coach Carol Kraai recently concluded the volleyball clinic she formed this year for 5th through 8th grade girls. Kraai said the clinic was a success, and she hopes to hold in again next year. The purpose of the clinic was to generate interest in the sport among the younger girls in the district. Kraai said the clinic concentrated on the basics, including footwork, passing, and serving overhand. "We also touched on setting the ball and spiking," she said. Pictured practicing in the Kellogg gym are helper Bill Mason, Kraai, Justine Quick, Kelly Mengyan, Cindy Potter and Samantha Ashley. M.V. girls capture Jr. High SMAA track championship Last Friday afternoon the M.V. Jr. High girls brought home the first place trophy for the second year in a row. The Lions scored in each Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck drivers, general labor. Needed ap­ prox. end of June, 1990 to end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... 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The ceremonies took place outdoors. Scouts completing their first year. Tiger Cubs, will have the opportunity to go on to earn their Bobcat and Wolff awards in their dens this fall. Tigers honored include Rodney Burger, Pat Kenyon, Mark Pincumbe. Tim Rumsey, Matt Thorne, Adam Watson, Andrew Ewing, Brent Hartwell and Michael Reid. The Arrow of Light is the highest award that can be earned in Cub Scouting. Under the leadership of Mike Javor, Donna and Bernie Garvey and Ann Taylor several Webelos Scouts earn­ ed this award. The next level of scouting Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Jenny Kuempel, Nicole Kraoi, Mandy Ashley, Cindy Potter and Becky Mason practice a little teamwork, which coach Kraai stressed in the three-week long volleyball clinic. Girls team 4-1 in Jr. high track season Varsity Volleyball Coach Carol Kraai demonstrates setting the ball for Justine Quick (left). 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Maple Valley placed first in 12 out of 15 events. Taking firsts in the Ionia meet were Lora Emery, Cherie Sessions, Robin Hale, Sara Leep, Re th a Byrd, Amy Kipp, Angie Gor­ don, and Alice Moore. All the relay teams won as well. The 880 relay team was Alicia Golovich, Hale, Heather Brenton, and Stephanie Bouwens. Running on the mile relay team were Golovich, Lisa Metzger, Jamie Gibson and Kipp. The winning 440 relay team was Gordon, Brenton, Jenny Koch and Bouwens. In earlier season action MV rolled over Bellevue 84 to 39, B.C. St. Philip 99 to 24, and Portland 76 to 47. The only ■season loss so far was in the first meet against Olivet by the close score of 6916 to 5816. In Friday’s League meet the Lions were able to avenge their loss to Olivet by beating them out in the SMAA meet. i^mana, '4‘rL , _ . jcnn»ih sees AUTHORIZED AGENT SERVICE ALL BRANDS ExparitKad, Ralabia A RmmmMs GREAT STARTER HOME: 1960 Active Mobile, 2 bedrooms, newer carpet, furnace and water heater. 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TUESDAY, MAY 22 Honors Night, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 Varsity Baseball, Away, Eaton Rapids, 4:00, D.H. J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, Eaton Rapids, 4:00, D.H. SMAA League Track Meet, Away, Post Field, 3:30 THURSDAY, MAY 24 J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, Hastings, 4:30, D.H. Jr. Hi. Track, Home, Lake Odessa, 4:30 Band Banquet, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium FRIDAY, MAY 25 Varsity Track, Away, Delton Relays, 4:00 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 28 NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Thank You for these boys is Boy Scouts. Those earning the awards included Robb Rosin, Bee Gee Garvey, Matt Penn­ ington, Josh Thorne, Scott Rooks, Rodney Brooks, David Stephens and Sam Javor. Scouts who received other awards were: Artist - Andy Oleson, Trent Harvey, David Taylor, Chris Hartwell, Matt Fawiey, Rich Genther, Jeff Briyzki and Ted Brisco. 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Offer limited to products in stock Oller ends June 1, 1990._____________________ All Simplicity Lawn & Garden Tractors SALE PRICED 12 to 20 HP in Stock! TROWBRIDGE SALES & SERVICE 130 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 • 517-726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 22, 1990 — Page 14 ^From Our Readers] Maple Valley teachers treated unfairly To the editor: The letter I am writing is regarding your article on Car- EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WEOWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWINQ OWNER GRAVEL WgLLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE roll Wolff. I’m 13 years old and I’m going to tell you what I think of the article. I don’t see why you give a superintendent a raise when you told teacher they could’t have one. Why? What exactly does a superintendent do? I know what a teacher does. They prepare you for the rest of your life. They teach you so many things. Teachers don’t get enough credit, let alone enough money. We’ve got to many good teachers in Maple Valley to lose and we are going to lose them if we keep acting like this. The teachers shouldn’t have been lied to like they were. No one deservesto be lied to and everyone needs credit for a job well done. You can pay a superinten­ dent, but if there are no teachers what good is a superintendent? Angela Gardner Nashville 7th Grader Editor’s Note: The teachers were not told they couldn’t have a raise. The contentions are over how much the raise will be. Further, it is a matter of debate whether teachers were “lied” to. Goat project members to attend Caprine Classic Eaton County 4-H goat pro­ ject members are eligible to attend the 4-H Caprine Classic goat show at Michigan State University July 7. “The show features dairy, angora and pygmy goats and market wether classes,” says Anne Pease, Eaton County 4-H Program Assistant. “It’s a great opportunity for young people to meet others with similar interests and compare their animals in show ring competition.” Goat driving classes for single or multiple hitches will display exhibitors’ skills in training and driving their animals. Showmanship competition and milk production awards are also parts of the show. The production awards recognize 4-H’ers whose animals are outstanding milk producers according to Dairy Herd Improvement Associa­ tion (DHIA) records. Cer­ tificates will be awarded for all dairy goats entered in the Caprine Classic that produce at least 33 percent above their breed average, and special awards will be given for outstanding production records. For more information about the 4-H Caprine Classic and entry forms, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion office, or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. The deadline for registration is June 15. Eaton County youths bet­ ween the ages of 6 and 8 as of December 31 can be part of a four-session, 4-H Cloverbud summer program where they will have the opportunity to make new friends, learn new things and have a good time. The program will be held Wednesdays, June 19 and 26, and Thursdays, June 21 and 28. All sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Each young person who enrolls in the program will participate in two sessions in the morning and two of the afternoon sessions. The program is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth program. Adult volunteer leaders and older youths will work with the Cloverbud participants. The program is designed to allow young people the chance to explore a variety of learning experiences and to help them discover new in­ terests as they work on a variety of projects. Par­ ticipants will also have the op­ portunity to display their work at the 1990 Eaton County 4-H Fair. The cost for the program is $12 per youth. This includes a $1 registration fee, which in­ cludes insurance, and $11 for project materials. Paricipants also need to bring a sack lunch each day of the program. To register, contact the Cooperative Extension Ser- Clawson - McBrian plan wedding Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Clawson of Nashville an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann, to Jeffrey Allen McBrian of Grand Rapids. He is the son of Donald McBrian and Nan­ cy McBrian of Hastings. The bride elect is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and works at Recycle America in Grand Rapids. The prospective bridegroom attended Hastings High School. He works for Freedom Manufacturing in Grand Rapids. A June 30, 1990, wedding date has been set. vices at 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, or phone 543-2310 or 372-5594 by May 29. Checks should be made payable to the Cooperative Extension Service. A weekly report from - Frank M. Fitzgerald State Representative Mandatory seat belts for kids Children will have greater protection when traveling in vehicles under stronger seat belt legislation awaiting the gover­ nor’s signature. I was a supporter of House Bill 4220, which requires all passengers between 4 and 16 years of age to use seat belts regardless of whether they are in the front or rear seats. Under current state law, drivers and front seat passengers must wear belts and children under 4 years of age must be belted or in child restraint seats. Infants less than age 1 must be in restraint seat. The bill also permits children to remain unbuckled if there are more children in the car than the number of belts available and in use. Failure to use the required seat belts remains a secondary rather than primary offense. Accountability Proposal In an effort to improve bureaucratic efficiency and save tax dollars, state agencies would be required to report all auditor general recommendations to the Legislature under a bill introduced in the state House. Under House Bill 5744, every department would report to the Legislature within 60 days of the auditor general’s review. The reports would contain any actions taken in response to the auditor’s recommendations, and explanations if the recommen­ dations were not implemented. Michigan’s auditor general routinely issues audits and an­ nual reports, citing fiscal, ethical and programmatic problems in various governmental departments and agencies. It is not unusual for the same recommendations to appear from year to year. While state departments are informed of the auditor general’s findings, the law does not require them to respond either to the auditor general or the Legislature. Consequently, the Legislature has no way of reviewing the recommendations. The auditor general is an officer of the Legislature. It is the responsibility of the Legislature to make sure it is informed of audit recommendations so it can respond appropriately when the executive branch neglects to do so. Unfortunately, the Legislature has failed to routinely and systematically review audit findings and apply needed pressure to correct problems. This proposal would provide a consistent process for review and oversight, saving millions of tax dollars. The House Republican Task Force on Accountability in State Government, which I co-chaired, recently issued a report that includes extensive recommendations that also seek greater accountability and direction for government programs. Among the proposals are: • Passage of statutes authorizing state programs before ac­ tual funds are appropriated to allow the Legislature prior knowledge and approval of them. • A comprehensive quality assurance plan for all programs in each state department, agency and office. _ • Requiring all programs, departments, agencies and offices to provide clear mission statements, goals and objectives, as well as periodic legislative review to monitor programs. The time has come when we no longer can afford to waste or inefficiently use tax dollars. It is the Legislature’s right and responsibility to require departments and agencies to justify funding requests. It is the public’s responsibility to demand accountability. 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We can help you achieve the look you want in your next printing project with state-of-the-art typesetting and creative design. FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Barry county's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility <B16> M5-507S (616) 945-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the City Limits ' �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday, May 22, 1990 — Page 16 Local woman wins International Toastmasters' speaking contest Diana Javor of Nashville won first place in a speech evaluation contest at a district Toastmasters International conference May 11-13 in Grand Rapids. Javor earned the right to compete in the regional conference June 22-24 in Detroit The honor she earned for District No. 62 covers various parts of Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Javor was representing the Toastmasters Club Federal Center for the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service, where she is employed as a budget analyst In the evaluation contest, the participants listened to a speaker and then evaluated the speech, giving praise for things well done and making suggestions about areas of improvement The evaluations were given orally and they were required to last between 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 minutes. The contestants were judged on their delivery, content and style of presentation. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and events planned Diana Javor Wednesday, May 23 Cubed steak with gravy, Italian blend, baked potatoes, bread, apple slices. Thursday, May 24 Turkey and rice casserole, Brussel sprouts, mixed veg­ gies, fruit. Friday, May 25 Goulash, peas, carrots, peaches. Monday, May 28 Closed. Tuesday, May 29 Pork patty with gravy, mashed potatoes, Scandina­ vian blend, bread, oleo, peaches. Events Wednesday, May 23 Hastings, crafts; Nashville, Margaret Reid Singalong. Thursday, May 24 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, May 25 - Hastings, cards; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, May 28 - Closed. Tuesday, May 29 - all sites puzzles. Take The Shortcut The new FST-14 4-WHEEL STEERING LAWN TRACTOR Shortens Mowing Time. Spend less time and money on your lawn this year with the FST-14. Footcontrolled Cruise-Matic® drive features on-the-go speed chang­ ing and cruise control to shorten mowing time. Twin cylinder 14-hp overhead valve engine with 42 TurboCut™ mower deck provides the power for a great cut. Vac Pac™ twin bagger optional. Limited Offer Until June 30,1990 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Jason Ackett of the Nashville Fire Department collected a check for $150 from the Woodland Eagles at a special dinner Friday night for all area police, fire and ambulance personnel. Here, he thanks the Eagles for their contribution to the department. Ardie Reid also accepted a donation of $125 on behalf of the am­ bulance department. Memorial Day Observance planned for Monday evening May 28 Vietnam Veterans of America Maple Valley Chapter No. 328 is inviting the public to a Memorial Day observance at 6 p.m. Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, at the Eaton and Barry County Vietnam Veterans monument in the Vermont­ ville Village park on the village square in Vermontville. Living Vietnam Veterans will be honored and a memorial service will be con­ ducted to remember those who died in Vietnam from Barry and Eaton counties. Vermontville Historical Society to meet The Vermontville Historical Society will hold its regular meeting this Thursday evening, May 24, at the Ver­ montville Bible Church. Guest speaker will be James Theophelis, Judge of Probate for Eaton County. As usual, friends of the society are welcome to attend. Vermontville woman slated to earn degree TURN ■ RADIUS nv A Vermontville resident was among 6,500 students at the University of Michigan who were expecting degrees this spring. Polly Ann Cook was a candidate for a bachelor of science degree in nursing in the School of Nursing at U of M. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: May 29 - Forage Field Day, Dale Rice Farm, south of Galesburg. Contact the Extension Office for more information. June 2 - 4-H Sheep Fitting Showing and Management Workshop, 10 a.m., Ron Dingerson residence, 1243 S. Woodland Rd., Woodland. June 4 - MAEH Council Meeting, 2 p.m.; Executive Council meets at 1:30 p.m. Extension. June 4 - 4-H Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 6 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. June 9 - 4-H Beef Fitting and Showing Workshop, 10 a.m.,Mike Higgins residence. June 9 - Barry County Rabbit Show, Expo Center, Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings. Call the Extension Office for more details. June 10 - Horseshoe Knights, Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. M.V. girls track team runs to regional championship The Maple Valley girls track team finished first in the seventeen team field in the state class C regional held at Bangor last Saturday. The Lions finished with 118 points, runner up Olivet had 73 points and third place Bellevue finished with 68 points Finishing in the top two places for the girls and earn­ ing a trip to the class C state meet to be held June 2 at Wyoming Park were Tammy Ashley, Jennifer Plenix, Janet Boldrey, Mindy Shoup, Kristin Reid, Tracy Kangas, Cindy Furlong and Heidi Reese. Taking first for the Lions were Reese in the discus and high hurdles; Boldrey in the 220 and 440 yard dash; Phenix in the low hurdles; and the two mile relay team of Phenix, Furlong, Shoup and Ashley. Placing second was Furlong in the mile and two mile; Kangas in the shot and discus; and the 440 yard relay team of Reese, Phenix, Reid and Boldrey. Taking thirds were Reese in the shot put; Ashley in the 880 yard run; and Denee Cripe in the discus. The team will travel to C.W. Post Field in Battle Creek on Wednesday for the S.M.A.A. league meet. r NOW REAL ESTATE AUCTION $2199 Thursday, May 31, 1990 - 6:00 p.m. 304 Sherman, Nashville, MI Low Monthly Payments from $60** An excellent location in Nashville, 2 blocks from downtown on corner lot. This house has been partially burned but can be rebuilt. Property inspection anytime. *Sale price promoted nationally by cooperative dealers. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley N Vol. 118 - No. 44 — Tuesday, May 29, 1990 June 14 Hearing on apartments above Nashville by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — A public hearing to discuss the wording of a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance will be held at 7 p.m. June 14 in the Village Hall, President Ray Hinckley said at Thursday’s Village Council meeting. This will be the second public hearing on the issue of allowing apartments to exist on the second floor of the Main Street commercial buildings. The first hearing was held May 10. The council passed a motion then, showing support for commercial property owner Jeff Beebe’s proposal to build four one-bedroom apartments on the second floor of his Main Street building, which now houses the ice cream store, the now vacant variety store and a bar. However, Trustee Carol Dwyer noted that there wasn’t an extant amendment available to adopt and that the Planning Commission’s recommendation didn’t con­ tain the necessary or ap­ propriate wording. Therefore a committee consisting of Dwyer and Trustee Dave Toman was appoint^feeao prepare an amendment anaa tto come back with a recommendation. Dwyer and Toman submit- Academic excellence awarded at Honors Night The annual awards ceremony, Honors Night, was held Tuesday, May 22, to recognize academic ex­ cellence at Maple Valley High School. The 11 high honors (3.5 to 3.99 grade point average) students and the 11 honors (3.0 to 3.49gpa) students in the senior class were recognized for their academic achievements. T_h_e_s_e__2_2__s_t_u_d_e_n_tsf, _a_lo_ng with other Maple Valley High School seniors, underclassmen and honor students, were among the recipients of numerous awards and scholarships presented at the ceremony,. Counselor Ward Rooks and teacher Julia Swartz were the master and mistress of ceremonies at the event. Superintendent of Schools Carroll Wolff and Board of Education President William Flower also made introduc­ tory remarks that featured high praise and recognition for the overall academic ex­ cellence and for the specific outstanding achievements of the assembled honor students. The first presentation was made by Gordon Ironsides of the University of Michigan, who gave die U-M Dictionary See Academic, on page 2 ted their report to the council Thursday, and there was some discussion before a decision was made to hold the second public hearing, which may be unnecessary. “But this Way we can rest assured that we fulfilled our legal and civil obligations,” Hinckley pointed out. Dwyer provided the board with copies ofthe committee’s report and recommendations and with copies ofthe relevant sections of Nashville’s lengthy, controversial zoning amendment. The report reads as follows: “The ‘special committee’ (formed) to recommend wor­ ding of an amendment to See Hearing, on page 6 Vermontville and Ravenna exchange their leaders by Mark LaRose StaffWriter RAVENNA — Community officials and leaders from the Village of Vermontville went to Ravenna May 21 to meet the people of that west Michigan town and to see the sights as part of the Mayor Exchange Day program. The goodwill mission is an activity that takes place an­ nually in the state during Michigan Week, May 19-26, and it marked the week-long ‘celebration of the magic of Michigan. ’ On Wednesday, Ravenna reciprocated by sending its civic and community leaders to Vermontville, where they spent the day enjoying a wide range of activities. Village President Sue and husband Alex Villanueva, Trustee Don and Ester Mar­ tin, Trustee Rod and Shirley Harmon, Trustee Ron Houck, Trustee Sharon Faust, Clerk Sharon and Harold Stewart and DPW Supervisor Tony and Charlie Wawiemia were among the Vermontville am­ bassadors who said they had a great time in Ravenna on Monday. Village President Harold and Ethel Drake, Trustee Frank and Mary Jane Coletta, Trustee Glen and Arlene Williams, Treasurer George and Lois Townsend, DPW Supervisor Doug and Joni Luce and Clerk Sandy Rollenhagen were the good­ will ambassadors from Raven­ na who spent the day touring See Vermontville, on page 5 Ravenna Village President Harold Drake and Vermontville President Sue Villanueva look on as gifts are presented to the Ravenna dignitaries: Clerk Sandy Rollenhagen, Treasurer George Townsend, Trustee Frank Colletta, DPW Supervisor Doug Luce and Trustee Glen Williams from the people and businesses in Vermont­ ville. Drake was given a key to the city as well as a number of gifts. Quincy, Nashville exchange officials to celebrate “Michigan Week' The Nashville delegates visited the Quincy Fire Department, Village offices, businesses and parks when they participate in Mayor Exchange Day last week.. by Mark LaRose StaffWriter QUINCY — Nashville public .officials and their spouses escaped the environs of the village last Monday. But they came back. And they were followed by more politicians when the of­ ficials of the Village of Quin­ cy visited Nashville on Wednesday. But they left. This was just one of the features of Michigan Week, May 19-29, and it’s known as Mayor Exchange Day, which is a misnomer since Nashville was able to pawn off most of its Council Members and several other officials on the unsuspecting citizens of Quincy. But seriously, Village President Ray and Susan Hin­ ckley, President Pro-Tern Ted Spoelstra, Trustee Forrest Burd, Treasurer Lois Elliston, Clerk Rose Heaton, and DPW Supervisor Leon and Bernice Frith were among the Nashville officials and com- munity leaders to visit Quincy May 21. On Wednesday, Quincy paid off in kind by sending Mayor Richard and Treasurer Karen Marowelli, Council Member Wayne and Jan Laney, Council Member Brian Hargreave, Clerk Jean Iford, DPW Supervisor William and Nancy Kaiser and Superintendent of Public Works and Chief of Police Jim Barve to Nashville for the day. The representatives of “The Friendly Village” welcomed the Quincy en­ tourage at the Community Center, where they enjoyed coffee and rolls before Hin­ ckley presented Marowelli with the key to the village. They then embarked on a guided tour of the village. Among the sites the Quincy delegation visited were the Nashville-Castleton-Maple Grove Fire and Ambulance Department, Putnam Public See Quincy, on page 7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 29, 1990 — Page 2 Academic excellence honored Continued from front page---------------------------------------------- Awards to Valedictorian Scott Knoll and to Nicole Kipp. Knoll, who plans to attend U-M, also received high honors, a Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees Academic Excellence Award, a U-M Alumni Scholarship, the Lansing Chamber of Com­ merce Award and numerous other awards and certificates. A high honors student and SMAA Academic All­ Conference team member, Kipp, who will attend Michigan State University, also received a KCC Board of Trustees Academic Ex-, cellence Award and many,other awards and certificate' Filter presents the Vickie Fox Memorial Scholarship to Heidi Reese, who also received the special Zemke Memorial Scholarship. numerous awards, certificates and scholarships he received at the ceremony. Among them was a Univer­ sity of Michigan Alumni Scholarship. Angie Bahs, who was a high honors student, waits to receive the coveted Athlete/Scholar Award, which goes to the female and male students who most demonstrate excellence on the field of play and academically, at the Honors Night ceremony that was held May 22 to recognize outstanding academic achievement. “This isn't what I meant when I said our house insurance would be cheaper if we The reception following the Honors Night ceremony at Maple Valley High School was well attended. Many of the students pictured received awards, certificates and scholarships at the ceremony. saves you money with Auto-Owners. to-Owners JnsuranceX l* Car lew 7fa.No M&mfto/Ar Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 STAN TRUMBLE The female Scholar/Athlete Award was presented to basketball standout and high honors student Angie Bahs by an Army Reserve Officer. Bahs plans to attend MSU in the fall. She also received numerous other awards and certificates as well as an MSU Board of Trustees Scholarship and a KCC Board of Trustees Academic Excellence Award. Varsity Club Advisor and School Board Trustee Larry Filter then presented the Vickie Fox Memorial Scholarship to Heidi Reese. Later in the ceremony Reese also received the Zemke Memorial Scholarship from Martha Zemke. Reese, who plans to attend Oakland University, also received honors and several other awards and certificates. Teacher Marjorie Wolff presented the Nashville Women’s Literary Club Scholarship to Kathy Carl, who also received one of the Doug Vogt Memorial Scholarships, as well as high honors and several other awards and certificates. Karl will attend KCC. Lions Club President Dick Genther then presented the other Doug Vogt (Lions Club) Memorial Scholarships to Jody Aiken, who plans to at­ tend Grand Valley State University. She also received honors and other certificates. Aikens was also the reci­ pient of the Sam Sessions Memorial Scholarship, which was presented by Jerry Sessions. Area Church Schedules 09625735 ST. CYRIL VERMONTVILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 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 p.m. Prayer Meetin ....7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 ...11 ..... 7 ...... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Prinicipal Larry Lenz presented Knoll with the Valedictorian Award. He also presented the Salutatorian Award to high honors student Brandon Roscoe, who will attend Al­ bion College, from which he We are here to help you ... • DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA "The Mirrors image" „1P6 wiuoi.2 iujaaeu Hair Stylist for Men, women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 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. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 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. Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 110 S. Main, Vermontville received an academic scholarship. The Student Council presi­ dent, Roscoe also received the Scholar/Athlete Award for the male student, a KCC Board of Trustees Academic Ex­ Continued on next page— MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. Mav 29, 1990 _Page 3 Rate D fAG» S, Ml The President of the MVEA and the teacher with the most seniority at MVHS, Sharlot Sours, cuts the cake for the honor students and their guests at the reception following the Honors Night ceremonies last Principal Larry Lenz presents high honors student Brandon Roscoe with the Salutatorian Award. Roscoe also received the coveted Athlete/Scholar Award for the male student who demonstrated excellence on the playing field and in the classroom. From previous page— cellence Award and numerous other awards and certificates. Other graduating high honors students and scholar­ ship and awards recipients are: — Steve Bowen, who will attend Northern Michigan University, received high honors, a Spring Arbor Col­ lege Honors Scholarship and numerous other awards or certificates. — Renee Hoyt, who will join the U. S. Army and at­ tend community college, received high honors and several other awards. — Ryan Warner, who will attend U-M, received high honors and a few other awards and certificates. — Jeff Butler, who will at­ tend MSU, received high honors and a few other awards. — Dawn Lundquist, who will attend LCC or Davenport College, received high honors and several other awards. — Cevin Cornish, who will attend Albion College, receiv­ ed an academic scholarship, high honors and several other awards. The graduating honors and additional scholarships, awards, and certificate reci­ pients are: Heather Hawkins: Michigan Business Schools Scholarship, Lynette Thomp­ son: Semper Fidelius Award and Baker College Board of Trustees Scholarship, Crystal Mitchell, Lisa Carpenter, Karol McArthur, April Kerby and Joel Wetzel. Many other Maple Valley High School students were also recognized for their academic achievements at the Honors Night ceremony. i fc Learn to build your own Washington monument in five years Effective Annual Yield 5 Year Certificate Deposit 8.72% 8.25% E n ■kafauIlIM i* Wik h:i Wdtiisrffijf- JtuM belpyoa,.. y Daily Compounding Minimum Deposit •Wffi'B Guaranteed Return i0A $500 feiww' jjgMm SAFE, SURE and SECURE Roger Claypool, the senior class president, was named the Outstanding Student by the Lansing Chamber of Commerce. Rate subject to change at maturity. Penalty for early withdrawal. 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In a brief front page story in the May 26, 1955, issue of The Nashville News, an­ nouncement was made of the upcoming slate of graduation events: “The round of commence­ ment activities for the 37 seniors in Nashville High School’s Class of ’55 will begin with baccalaureatee ser­ vices Sunday evening, in the school auditorium. The ad­ dress will be given by the Rev. Fr. Stephen Kolenic. “Next Tuesday evening will be Class Night, the ‘fun night’ of commencement week. Russell Furlong will association, again served as master of ceremonies, and gave special recognition to his classmates, who had turned out in number for the occasion. One of them, Fred Hamilton of Cypress, Calif., was honored for being the alumnus (among all those pre­ sent from NashvilleVermontville-Maple Valley schools) who had traveled the greatest distance to attend the banquet. The son of the late Samuel and Olith Hamilton of Nashville, Fred has had an ex­ citing life-long career in avia­ tion, first as a Naval aviator and later as a test pilot. He is now chief test pilot for the McDonnell-Douglas Corp., manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft, space systems and missiles. Fred returned to Michigan for a two-day visit expressly to attend the Class of ’55 reu- Under a banner of their motto, "The elevator to success isn’t running, try the stairs," the Class of 1955 is seen after receiving diplomas on graduation night, June 2. The event was held in the auditorium-gymnasium of the Kellogg addition to the old Nashville school. Among those seated on stage are (at left) Supt. Kim­ ball and (second from right) Ard Decker, who represented the school board in presenting diplomas to the graduates. Baccalaureate on Sunday, and Class Night Tuesday evening preceded the "main event" Thursday night. Class colors were blue and white; the class flower was a blue carnation. Memories of the past... serve as master of ceremonies. Betty Mason will give the valedictory address and Joyce Everett the salutatory. “Commencement exercises will be Thursday evening, June 2, starting at 8:15. Dr. Donald O’Beiren, president of Youth Unlimited, will give the address.’’ The recent reunion of the class drew 16 ofthe 33 surviv­ ing members, and was held in conjunction with the 1990 Maple Valley Alumni banquet at the Jr.-Sr. high school. At that banquet, Russell Furlong, president of the alumni By Susan Hinckley nion, which came as a happy surprise to his classmates. Those present for the ban­ quet or reunion were Donald Augustine and Shirlie Brumm Augustine (the only two classmates to marry each other), Forrest Burd, Ronald Fowler, Fred Hamilton, Russell Furlong, Larry Hawblitz, Raymond Graham, JoAnne Hickey Orsborn, Shirley Hill Stark, Joyce Everett Aspinall, Dorene Cat­ cher Dean, Pauline Kosbar Orsborn, Nancy Pennock Knowles, Judy Warner Howe and Susan Murphy Hinckley. Following the event at the school, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Furlong hosted a gathering of the classmates and their spouses. This provided a relaxing and enjoyable oppor- tunity for reminiscing and for renewing old friendships. Some classmates who live a distance away and were unable to attend sent letters for the others to share. These included James Dowsett of Flint; Priscilla “Peg” Mater McColgan, who resides at There were 37 graduates in Nashville's Class of 1955. Recently, half of the sur­ viving members and their spouses met for a 35th anniversary reunion organized by Russell Furlong, president of the Maple Valley Alumni Association, and JoAnne Hickey Orsborn, class secretary. One member, Fred Hamilton, came all the way from California just to attend. In addition to four class members who have passed away, Supt. John Kimball and Principal Roger Boline, seen in this composite photo, are also deceased. The latter was one who accompanied the, class on their senior trip to Washington D.C., along with Mrs. Boline and class ad­ visor Great Firster, in May 1955. Tavares, Fla.; and Betty Mason Myers, of Boise, Idaho. Decorations for the reunion were in the class colors of blue and white. Among the many special touches arrang­ ed by the Furlongs was a wall poster featuring the names of all the ’55 grads, including a Maple Valley gradon Olivet's list Shop Phone 726-0330 157 S. Main Street Vermontville -Tai Gearhart, son of Larry Gearhart of P.O. Box 463, Olivet, was named to the spr­ ing semester dean’s list at Olivet College. A grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale must be achieved to be eligible for the honor. Gearhart, a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is majoring in business administration. memorial section listing the four deceased classmates; Yvonne Sanders Appelman, Charles Liebhasuer, Jr.; Robert Kalnbach and Clara Marie Burdick Spoelstra. Would the ladies who donated cakes to the Maplewood Carnival please give Cindy Grant a Call 543*7036. Thank you. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 29, 1990_Page 5 Rate D TAGI S, Mf 3 'a. r One of the places the Vermontville entourage visited in Ravenna was the Seal­ ed Power foundry. The citizens of Ravenna gave Vermontville Village President Sue Villanueva this beautiful clock. She also received a gavel from the president. Eaton County Commissioner Edgar Fleetham with a plaque from the village and thanked him for his years of service in the area. After everyone introduced themselves, Drake told the large crowd of Vermontville civic and community leaders and business people a little about his town. “Ravenna is on the eastern edge of Muskegeon County, and it has a population bet­ ween 950 and 1,000,” he said. Drake also talked about the natural resources, businesses, enviroment and schools in his community. He was particularly proud of Ravenna High’s athletic teams, noting that their foot­ ball team had gone all the way to the finals in the Pontiac Silverdome before losing to a Detroit Class C team in 1988. He added that he had ac­ companied the Vermontville ambassadors on Monday when they visited, among other places, Ravenna’s fire department, parks and leading businesses. After lunch and the presen­ tation of gifts to all of the Ravenna elite, they were given a tour ofthe village that included visits to the United Methodist Church, the museum, the historic Con­ gregational Church, the Maple Manor, Michigan Magnetics, the sewer plant, the Ponderosa Campground, Woodlawn Cemetery and the village garage. Before returning to Raven­ na, they enjoyed socializing at a special ‘cocktail hour’ at the Houcks’ home and went to dinner at the Old Cookstove Restaurant. It was also noted that Ravenna and Vermontville had exchanged mayors 21 years ago, and Drake presented Villanueva with a copy of the hometown paper that carried the article. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S While in Ravenna, Vermontville's civic officials were chauffered around in a stretch limosine. Pictured are Vermontville Trustee Ron Houck, Village President Sue Villanueva and Ravenna Village President Harold Drake. and socializing in Vermont­ ville on Wednesday. The entourage was welcom­ ed to Vermontville at the Village Hall, where they were served coffee and rolls. The Ravenna folks were then taken to Hildred Peabody’s famed Angel Room before visiting the Mildred Allen Memorial Library, the Opera House and the Fire Bam. A tour of Maple Valley High School was next on the agenda for the group, which was accompanied by many of Vermontville’s officials and leading citizens. After the guided tour that included visits to the computer room, gym, auditorium, shop and hearing the band play, a lunch was served at the Ver­ montville Bible Church by the ladies of the church. At the church, Vermontville gave the visiting dignitaries gifts from many of the local businesses, and Villanueva presented Drake with a key to the village. 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Swan-|Lansing) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 29, 1990 — Page 6 Hearing on apartments above Nashville store , allow apartments in upper ches or utility areas of sixfloors in the B-l business hundred fifty (650) square district met on May 17. feetper unit." “We recommend that the Dwyer pointed out that this following amendment to the was consistent with the re­ Zoning Ordinance be adopted: quirements for the rest of the “ 1.) Add to the end ofSec­ village before she continued tion 9.01 (General Business with the report: District: Description and “If the village Board of Purpose) the following Trustees wishes to allow one or two-bedroom residential sentence: “This district also permits apartments in upper floors of certain residential use ofup­ the B-l District buildings, we per stories in order to better recommend the following assure the continuing vitality language in addition to (1), above: ofthe district. “Add to Section 9.02 a new “If the Village Board of Trustees (council) wishes to (Ixxxiii): “(Ixxxiii) In upper floors allow only one-bedroom residential apartments in up­ only one-bedroom and twoper floors of the B-l district bedroom dwelling Units with buildings, we recommend the a minimum usablefloor area following language in addition exclusive ofporches or utility areas of six-hundred fifty to (1), above: “Add to Section 9.02 (650) squarefeetper unitfor (G.B.D. Permitted Uses) a one-bedroom units and of seven-hundred fifty (750) new (Ixxxiii): (Ixxxiii) In upperfloors on­ square feetfor two-bedroom ly, one bedroom dwelling units. ” units with a minimum usable The report also included a floor area exclusive ofpor- provision and a suggestion to .Turn to Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville /• tt Stan Trumble t for Homeowners Insurance. Hastings Mutual *54 Insurance Company |tj I We're We'reonly onlysilent silentuntil untilyou you need needus. us. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N- MAIN amend the parking chapter of the zoning ordinance to allow the property owners use ofthe village parking lot behind the business district so they could meet the parking requirements. Dwyer noted that due to a private parking shortage, the amendment would otherwise be useless because the re­ quirement of two parking spaces for each family unit would effectively prohibit the apartments. Consequently, the report suggested adding the follow­ ing change to the proposed amendment: “In Section 14.04 (b), remove the words ‘commer­ cial and non-residential’. ” Thus, if the amendment is adopted, a property owner could lease parking from the village, which would allow them “to meet the require­ ment that parking for residents be provided within 300 feet of the building or use.” Hinckley suggested letting the parking issue go until so­ meone brought it in a request and amending it then. Dwyer, who is a lawyer, said the council could legally make that change at that time. But she added that she had a philosophical problem with approving the amendment without offering a means of meeting the parking requirement. “That way someone could argue that we’re basing your decision on the color of the coat the applicant wears or whether we like the person’s attitude or smile,” she noted. 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Located east of Vermontville, large yard, fruit trees, asparagus — room for a large garden!! Call for an appointment to see this one!! It is not a. "driveby!" (CH-310) $52,500! NICE HOME FOR THE FAMILY!! Lakewood Schools, large home outside of town. 3 plus bedroom home, two fire­ places, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & 2 car garage. Country set­ ting. Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,500!! Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & cur­ rently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Call Sandy. (N-306) NASHVILLE JUST LISTED: 70 FOOT FRONTAGE THORNAPPLE LAKE • BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL SETTING & “VIEW” OF to watch the sunsets! Good fishing! Cottage has bedroom, kitchen dining "combo" and glassed sun porch across front on lake side. Nice mature shade trees. Dock, stove, refrig. S utility shed included. 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Call Don. (VL-247) i Continued from front page “This way (including and ap­ proving the parking allowance clause in the amendment) we can avoid that entirely.” After all of the trustees ex­ pressed favor for adopting the amendment as it reads in 1, 3, and 4, a motion was passed to hold the public hearing on the wording of the proposed amendment. In other business Thursday: — The council tabled a decision on adopting a new sick time policy for village employees. It was suggested that the employees and council be given until the next meeting to review the proposed policy, which Toman said would stop the abuses and problems being experienced with the current policy. The existing policy allows village employees to accrue unused sick time for which they were paid “$20 per day for xh of all unused sick days when the employee leaves the Village.” The new policy will rescind that clause. However, current employees will be paid for the unused sick time accrued before the date of the passage of the new policy when they leave the employ of the village. — After discussion with Lakewood/Maple Valley Community Education Direc- Champion Homemaker nomination deadline set for May 30 The deadline is approaching for nominating someone for the title of Eaton County Champion Homemaker. Each year the Eaton County Fairboard seeks individuals who have served their com­ munities through their positive involvement with youth and their own families. The winner will be crowned during Homemakers Day ac­ tivities at the fair Friday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m. This year’s Champion Homemaker, representing Barry County will then compete with other winners from other countries at the Michigan State Fair. On the local level, the 1990 Champion Homemaker will participate in parades in Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge and Vermont­ ville and work on a committee to plan future Homemakers Day activities. According to Rhonda Catherman, a 1989 Champion Homemaker of Grand Ledge, “This was an exciting year representing the county. It is definitely one where I was able to meet new people and it was fiin!” Champion Homemaker ap­ plications are available at the Cooperative Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Deadline is May 30. Nashville resident named to dean’s list Laurie Pettengill of 1374 S. Woodland Road, Nashville, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Olivet College. A grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale must be achieved to be eligible for the honor. A 1970 graduate of Flushing High School, Pettengill is majoring in social studies and physical education. tor Daryl Hartzler about the $2,400. However, Trustee Ted use of the Village Hall for adult education classes, Hin­ Spoelstra has also indicated a ckley announced that the preference for having all of negotiations on allowing use the village’s ordinances rewritten, which might not would continue. Hartzler told the council cost a whole lot more, and that Community Ed would pay such a project would probably its own way, and the council include the job descriptions. — Clerk Rose Heaton an­ said it was inclined to support nounced plans to invite Rand community education efforts. — The council also discuss­ Bowen of the Southcentral ed the possibility ofhaving job Michigan Planning Council to descriptions written for all hold a planning and zoning village employees, which seminar and workshop in Toman said would cost Nashville July 3. From Our Readers School's prioritiesare mixed up! To the editor: I am concerned about the proposed reduction in sports of $25,000 vs. the reduction in the remedial reading pro­ gram of $62,501, To me this is a little backward. So what if the kids cannot read beyond a secondgrade level as long as they can put the ball through the hoop! A lot of school districts, such as Charlotte, seem backward in the same respect. Music programs were cut out, teachers were pink slipped but that had no effect on getting the new floor and other renovations in the Junior High gym. Money spending in the schools is mixed up, such as Superintendent Carroll Wolff’s raise. I’m with the seventh grader who wrote last week “What exactly does a superintendent do?” As a parent with young children, I only see the efforts of the teachers working on limited budgets, doing their best with what they have. They are the ones who should have gotten what they asked for in the beginning. When I first read about Mr. Wolff getting the raise I would not believe the board gave it to him, just like that. Then the more I thought about it the more I could believe it. All the men on the board have raised their families, none have small children. They have no idea what it takes to get little kids through school which a lot of teachers themselves are trying to do with their own families. Boots, coats, jeans...none are cheap these days and how many of these has Mr. Wolff had to buy lately? I guess ifyou get a raise as a reward for your retirement... go for it, teachers! Marcia Grant Vermontville Commissioner appreciates honor To the editor: More words cannot express my appreciation for the honor presented to me by Sue Villanueva, village president, at the Mayor’s Exchange Lun­ cheon on May 23, at the Ver­ montville Bible Church. The plaque was presented on behalf ofthe Village Coun­ cil in recognition of my years as Eaton County Commis­ sioner serving the people of Vermontville. I can only say that I did my best to serve to the limit ofmy ability and effort. It goes without saying that I am deep­ ly grateful that Vermontville people feel that these efforts met with success in their eyes and judgement. However, I cannot accept the honor without saying that you gave back to me as much, or more, than I was able to give you. The inspiration of the history and heritage of your historic community has uplifted me during my years as your County Commis­ sioner. It is something that will ever remain with me as I retire. So, too, will be the memory of the friendship and the cooperation that you gave me. The friendships established will be far more than memory, but a living joy and satisfaction as well. If I was pleased to receive the plaque, I was even more appreciative at the bouquet of beautiful flowers that Sue presented to Rosa. This recognition of her invaluable and loving support for my ef­ forts was most appropriate, and I was deeply touched. Without her, none of it would have been meaningful and possible. Serving Vermontville has never been merely a respon­ sibility but a pleasure and a privilege. May God Bless you all! Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Retiring County Commissioner Nashville VFW Post 8260 NO PENNY SUPPER or NO FISH FRY or CHICKEN FRY In the Months of June, July and August �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 29. 1990 — Page 7 Quincy, Nashville exchang Continued from front page <?& Jw kSi* Sr v kSi <5^ SS?‘ "% .. ?fc£S .'(£» JSjj IM !% "“^kfet, b.. st0 J*k«i»kb J*k «i * Jy^i2 ** S^'t [JL ^y6W^w J®.k ^6W mto Z’/W.1**1 tel pMttta! hjgq ■dn itq a tafii Hopoleih lintmidiil ttaj® I®. ikta Mliitk® [|j!«(ikWjk» M|W«kl)tlF« w|» ntMii» Alikin wk Quincy Mayor Dick Marowelli (right) presented Nashville Village President Ray Hinckley with a key to his town when the two community leaders par­ ticipated in Mayor Exchange Day last week. Hinckley also gave Marowelli a key to Nashville. Library, the downtown business district including stops at Maple Leaf Florist Gifts & Antiques and the Great Northern Longbow Company and Maple Valley High School before enjoying lunch at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. After lunch the Quincy folks took in the sights, sounds and scents at those ever-popular attractions, the water and sewer plants. No, not really, actually they were treated to the sights, sounds and scents at historic Charlton Park — they just visited the water and sewer plants. A social hour was then spent at the home of Richard and Lois Elliston before the Quincy civic leaders were feted at Clay’s Dinner Bell. The visitors were chauffered around the Nashville area in a new van furnished by Andrus Chevrolet-Buick in Hastings. Mayor Marowelli provided the Nashville people with a brochure that told all about the Village of Quincy, which “was established on a prairie ofseveral acres surrounded by Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, MAY 29 , • Varsity Track, away, Barry Co. Invlt., 4 p.m., Middleville • Adult Education Graduation, High School Aud. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 • Varf Baseball, away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. • Lansing State Journal Track Meet, away • Jr. nigh igh Track, Home, Lake Odessa, 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 31 • Graduation Rehearsal, 1 p.m. • Spanish Ch'b Trip Dinner, 5 p.m. FRIDAY, JU’«E 1 • Jr. High Awards Program, 1:30 p.m., High School SATURDAY, JUNE 2 • State Track Finals, away • Sport Physicals, High School, 9:00-10:30 a.m. girls 10:30-12:00 boys SUNDAY, JUNE 3 • Graduation, 3 p.m., football field (weather permitting) When the Quincy folks came to Nashville, the village officials served as hosts and can be seen here with their new friends visiting Charlton Park. The Quincy official s were quite impressed with the historical village near Nashville. heavily timbered areas” by pioneers in the 1830s. The farming community in the southwest corner of Michigan is still known and ranked first in Branch County for the high quality of its soil and its farm products. Located on U.S.-12, or as it has been historically known, “The Chicago Turnpike,” Quincy is a village of approx­ imately 1,500 people, which makes it nearly the same size as Nashville. Quincy is located at the nor­ thern end of Branch County’s longest chain of lakes. Clerk Heaton said they visited Sunset Cove on Mar­ ble Lake and found it to be a beautiful area. For Sale 2 TICKETS TO ‘New Kids on the Block’ concert. At the Palace in Auburn Hills, good for June 27th, Call 517-852-0803, KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. 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National Ads GOVERNMENT JOBS $16,040-$59,230/yr. Call (1)805-687-6000 Ext R-6574 for current Federal list. GOVERNMENT SEIZED: vehicles from $100. Corvettes, Chevys, Porches, and other confiscated properties. For Buyers Guide l-(800)624-6937 ext 6597. Also open evenings & weekends. Help Wanted ALOHA HAWAII: Earn a FREE trip plus commissions. Demonstrate Home Decor, toys in your spare time. HIRING NOW, FREE kit, training, supplies. Also booking parties, call Gloria 616-948-9018. “You can take a boat or canoe over 17 miles of lakes and streams,” Heaton said. The 17 miles of waterways that includes First, Marble, Archer, Bartholomew, Long and Coldwater lakes, in fact, begins at Branch County Park in Quincy. Consequently, like many Michigan communities Quin­ cy offers “an abundance of outdoor activities for vaca­ tioners and residents. Fishing, swimming, boating, canoe­ ing, camping and golfing are some of the available ac­ tivities,” the brochure notes. Quincy also hosts a “Tip-up Festival” in February and parades on the Fourth ofJuly, Memorial Day and on Halloween.” Marowelli said he was real­ ly enjoying his visit to Nashville when he was at the high schoool. The Nashville entourage also said they had a good time in Quincy. Everyone asked said they thought the exchange was a great tradition that should be continued. “It’s a good way to meet people and a good way to practice being friendly, hospitable and kind,” one civic leader remarked. JOINT INSTALLATION of OFFICERS Friday Night, June 1, ’90 at... 7:00 O’CLOCK PM at 8260 VFW Post, Nashville, MI �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 29, 1990 — Page 8 Fuller-Kellogg principal pays off on Reading Month Challenge Fuller and Kellogg Elemen­ tary Schools Principal Nancy Potter paid offTuesday on the challenge she made to her students during March, which was National Reading Month. Potter told her students that if they would spend at least 2,000 hours reading during March, she would spend a day on the roof of the school in April. So the students took the challenge. With each class and grade level setting and realizing weekly goals of so many minutes of outside reading, they sent their prin­ cipal skyward by reading 2,098 hours. “Never again,” Potter said from her perch on the roof of Fuller school when asked if she’d duplicate the challenge. “No way, forget it,” she told the students through her bullhorn. Although Potter brought her work with her, she was inter­ rupted regularly throughout the day by students who just wanted to say hello. A few extended invitations to jump, but Potter declined. The visiting students clearly enjoyed the unusual distance separating them from their principal. “But I’m not sure how I will get down,” Potter added. During reading month, a different prize was awarded each week to the students who met their weekly goals, and one ofthe prizes was a coupon from Good Time Pizza on Main Street. This is the se­ cond year the owners, Jack and Judy DeGroot, have sup­ ported the schools in their ef­ forts to encourage kids to read for pleasure. Not only did the perilouslyperched Potter get visits from the Fuller students, the Kellogg—Fuller Elementary Schools Principal Nancy Potter paid off for the deal she made with her students in March, which was Reading Month. Potter issued a challenge to the students to read for 2,000 hours in March. If they succeeded, she said she'd spend a day in April on the school roof. The students accepted the challenge, read over 2,000 hours, and put the principal on the roof for a day. Cool Cotton Prints and Stripes Swimwear T-Shirt Prints and Solids Kellogg fifth and sixth graders walked to Fuller Tuesday, and they spent the day par­ ticipating in numerous reading and language activities, which were conducted by all of the classroom teachers. Among other activities, poems were recited and writ­ ten, plays were performed, speeches were made and “raps” were composed. Teacher Pam Hunt said it was an exciting and enjoyable experience for everyone. Except for the principal, that is. HOURS Mon. thru Sat. 9-5J0; Fri. til 77 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 11, 1990 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 11, 1990. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL 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 two (2) member(s) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1994. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEENNOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES): John B. Krolik Ted Spoelstra THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: Kellogg 5th grade teacher Steve Slag taught drama to Tammi Wilde's second graders at Fuller when they came to participate in language exercises and to visit Principal Potter on the roof last week. Here the 2nd grade kids put on a play for Kellogg fifth and sixth graders. Tuesday, June 5 School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Wednesday, May 30 Ravolli, com, peanut butter sandwich, apricots. Thursday, May 31 Nacho chips, taco meat and cheese sauce, peanut butter, apple sauce. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, May 30 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. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education Hot dog/bun, peas, cherry sauce. Wednesday, June 6 Cook’s choice of meat, vegetable, fruit, peanut butter sandwich. June and July birth­ day treats. NOTE: A choice of lowfat 2 %, white or chocolate milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Wednesday, May 30 Hot dog/bun, french fries, cherry sauce. Thursday, May 31 French toast, syrup, sausage links, dried fruit cup, juice. Friday, June 1 Pizza, com, peaches. Monday, June 4 Ham sandwich, cheese slice, french fries, pears. ■ > •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! ■ BINGO J: | MAPLE VALLEY H.S. HS CAFETERIA •T DHUR OSDA 5Y3S0 ••E 6:30 •THURSDAYS 6l:3 B0i dP.M.B P.6M15.B£ < Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 £ ♦Salad, *Pizza, com, mix­ ed fruit. Thursday, May 31 *Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna sandwich, broccoli, ap­ plesauce, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, June 1 ♦Salad, *Taco’s, lettuce and cheese, peas, pineapple. Monday, June 4 Deli Bar. Tuesday, June 5 Deli Bar. Wednesday, June 6 Deli Bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. The Nashville Village Council WOULD LIKE TO THANK. ...all those who helped make our 1990 Mayor Exchange Day a success. A special thank you to Good Time Pizza, Harold Christiansen, Nashville Syrup Association, Sandy Salyers, Duska Brumm, Rod Scramlin, Charlton Park, Mulberry Fore Golf Course, Clay’s Dinner Bell, Lois and Dick Elliston and Andrus Chevrolet. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. May 29. 1990 — Page 9 Tour America II draws over 200 visitors to Maplewood Elementary MAPLE VALLEY — More than 200 local residents were on hand to take tours of the 50 states May 22 when the Maplewood Elementary School fifth graders presented Tour America II, said teacher Bob Smith. Smith added that the project was a result of a cooperative efforts of all three fifth-grade teachers, Vicki Williams, Jamie Johnson and Smith. The colorful program was developed to enhance learning and to build enthusiasm for studying the 50 states. Each student was assigned to a state and asked to become an “expert” on it. The project was designed to The fifth graders also com­ straddle and cross some sub­ pleted reports and other pro­ jects and academic boun­ jects related to their states, daries, and consequently it and these were on display on deals with aspects of many the individual floats they subjects, including math, designed for the parade they reading, language arts, held last Monday in the gym. science and social studies. After setting up and mar­ Some of the assignments ching in the parade that and projects the students did featured entries for each ofthe or participated in include the 50 states, the fifth graders following: sending away for acted as.tour guides, gave information from their respec­ demonstrations and souvenirs, tive states, researching answered questions and told famous people, researching the visiting relatives, friends, interesting places and learning neighbors and teachers all about the history and types of about their states. natural resources, industry A list of the states and the and commerce in their respec­ students follows: tive states. Richie Krebs doubled as a West Virginia coal miner when he gave tours of that state for Tour America 11 at Maplewood last week. 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 16, 1990. 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. L-nda M Tw|(che|| Clerk of the Board of Commissioners NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING June 14, 1990 • 7:00 PM • Heidi Vedder, representing Battle Creek, gave tours of the cities in the great State of Michigan. NOTICE totatoiilftiiwf K m*1 tak’itaH1* ’*!? J S«?** «^* ijn* ,. jj ,1 The minutes of the public hearings and meeting of the Nashville Village Council held May 10, 1990 are avail­ able in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reformed pirate and treasure hunter John Nash, gave tours up and down the South Carolina coast to the visiting landlubbers, and South Dakota got its representation from Heidi Vedder, who constructed a relief map of the famous Black Hills. Tour America II STATES & TOUR GUIDES 1. Alabama - Bess Ann Martin, Jennifer Collier 2. Alaska - Darren Cobb, Stacy VanTyle 3. Arizona • Casey Smith, Shawn Bigelow 4. Arkansas - Chris Baker 5. California - Derek Sadler 6. Colorado - Melanie Wendorf 7. Connecticut - Missy Mater 8. Delaware ■ Mandy Beemer 9. Florida - Nick Waara, Stacey Balko 10. Georgia - Amy LaDere 11. Hawaii - Robert Slocum, Amy Parrish 12. Idaho - Ralph Petry 13. Illinois • Carrie Blakney 14. Indiana - Brent Braden 15. Iowa - Amy Hanson 16. Kansas - Matt Williams 17. Kentucky • Beth Balcom 18. Louisiana - Ray Rathbun 19. Maine - Kristina Spotts 20. Maryland - Jason Halliwill 21. Massachusetts - David Fredo 22. Michigan - Hannah Wieland, Heidi Vedder 23. Minnesota - Tammy Seybold 24. Mississippi - Erin Hokanson 25. Missouri • Tonya Ward 26. Montana - Tim Harmon 27. Nebraska - Brady Simpson 28. Nevada - Devon Durkee 29. New Hampshire - Jon Bowers 30. New Jersey - Josh Miller 31. New Mexico - Rachal Ritenburgh 32. New York - T. J. Burton 33. North Carolina - Mary Woodman 34. North Dakota - Krystal Krive 35. Ohio - David Koch 36. Oklahoma - Charles Brisco 37. Oregon - Mason Trowbridge 38. Pennsylvania - Kevin Conkey 39. Rhode island - James Strimback 40. South Carolina - John Nash 41. South Dakota - Gideon Vanderhoef 42. Tennessee - Nettie Emery 43. Texas - Nick Thompson 44. Utah • Misty Haley 45. Vermont - Mike Egan 46. Virginia - Mandi Golovich 47. Washington - Corey Clouse 48. West Virginia - Richie Krebs 49. Wisconsin - Jared Osborne, Aarn Brandenburg 50. Wyoming - Seth Wright 51. District of Columbia - Jason Williams 5th Grade Teachers Mrs. Jamie Johnson Mr. Robert Smith Mrs. Vickie Williams at the Nashville Council Chambers Purpose: To discuss the following purposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 1. ) Add to the end of Section 9.01 the following sentence: This district also permits certain residential use of upper stories in order to better assure the continuing vitality of the district. 2. ) Add to Section 9.02 (a) a new (Ixxxiii): (Ixxxiii) In upper floors only, one-bedroom and two-bedroom dwelling units with a minimum usable floor area exclusive of porches or utility areas of six hundred fifty (650) square feet per unit for one-bedroom units and of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet for two-bedroom units. 3. ) In Section 14.04(b), remove the words “commercial and non-residential”. — FOR SALE — The Maple Valley Schools Board of Education is accepting seal­ ed bids on the following used vehicles and equipment 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, June 11, 1990. Bids will be considered at the regular school board meeting scheduled to be held in the Administration Building, Monday, June 11 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. • 1967 International ’/a ton pickup • 1976 Ford Econoline 350 Van, Collins Wheel Chair Lift, not in running condition, 137,588 miles. • 1976 GMC 6000, New engine, Collins Wheel Chair Lift, superior body, 106,717 miles, 16-passenger bus, minimum bid acceptable is $1,000, needs fuel tank. • 1978 International, new short block, carpenter body, 66-passenger bus, 99,913 miles. • 1968 International Truck Engine, 345 cu. in., New rings and bearings. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 29, 1990 — Page 10 Nashville Lions hear about 'Quest program Obituaries Peggy Lovisa A. Everts Mike Stone (left) Zone 11 C-l chairman, with new Nashville Lions Club member Dr. John Hildebrandt (center) and John Moore, Hildebrandt's sponsor. is sponsored by the Nashville and Vermontville Lions clubs. Quest (Skills for Adolescents) is a program designed to teach students skill for living, positive social behavior, strong commitment to family, peers and com­ munity, and taking respon- The Nashville Lions Club held its monthly dinner meeting at the Nashville Methodist Church. The program was provided by Cindy Gatewood and Judy Hager, teachers at Maple Valley Schools. They teach the “Quest” program, which g Mike Stone (left) Zone 11 C-l chairman, presents the Melvin Jones Award to Nashville Lions Secretary Nelson Brumm. sibility for their actions. This is a required one semester course for seventh graders. This is the third year for the program. Other guests were Gayle Vliek, Ken and Sally Affholder, and Zone 11 C-l Chairman Mike Stone and wife, Linda. Mike Stone in­ stalled a new member, Dr. John Hildebrandt. Zone Chairman Mike Stone presented Lions Secretary Nelson Brumm with the Melvin Jones Award which is the Lions Clubs International Foundation's highest honor and symbolizes those at­ tributes characteristic of in­ dividuals dedicated to humanitarian service. Brumm has been a Lions member since 1944 and has been active in all phases of Lionism. The definition of Lions Ser­ vice is “Unselfish giving to those in need.” Residential & Farms NEW CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W. Henry, Charlotte Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — Stanley Thrifty Mitre Box Lightweight Durable Plastic Capacity fofStandard 2”x4” Lumber Cash 'n Carry While Supplies Last Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6; Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 726-1121 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 the league title for the third consecutive year. The girls, who had a 6-0 record in league dual meets, ran up 144 points at the league meet to take first, runner up Olivet had 102 points and Bellevue took third with 93 points. Taking first in the league meet and gaining all con­ ference honors were Tracy Kangas in the discus; Heidi Reese in the shot put; Jennifer Phenix in the 330 hurdles; Janet Boldrey in the 220 yard dash; the two mile relay team of Phenix, Cindy Furlong, Mindy Shoup and Tammy Ashley; and the mile relay team of Ashley, Shoup, Phenix and Boldrey. Also placing for the Lions were Reese second in the 0%NIWAND NO MOOT plicity Lawn Tractors give you the most II beautiful, level I cut you’ve ever seen. 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TROWBRIDGE SALES & SERVICE 130 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 • 517-726-0569 discus and high hurdles; Denee Cripe, third in the discus; Rochelle Cheeseman, fifth in the discus; Kristin Reid, fifth in the long jump; Boldrey, third in the long jump; Kangas, second in the shot put; the 880 relay team of Reid, Shoup, Ashley and Kel­ ly Eastman took fifth; the 440 relay team of Reese, Phenix, Reid and Boldrey took se­ cond; Sheryl Finkler, fifth in the high hurdles; Renee Rosin, fifth in the 440 yard dash; Ashley, second in the 440 yard dash; Shoup, second in the 880 yard run; and Cindy Furlong took third in both the mile and two mile. League records were set by Kangas in the discus with a throw of 110’ 4”; Boldrey in the 220 yard dash with a time of 26.7; and by the two mile relay team of Phenix, Furlong, Shoup and Ashley with a time of 10:18.6. Cindy Furlong broke her own school record in the two mile with a time of 12:21.8. The girls will finish their season when they travel to Middleville on Tuesday for the Barry County"Invitational, pre-lims and field events start at 4 p.m. and finals start at 6 p.m. Miscellaneous HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580. Peggy Lovisa A. Everts daughter of Floyd F. and Belle N. (Bivens) Everts. Born Assyria Township, Barry County, April 13, 1904 and died Garden City, Michigan, April 22, 1990 Sister of Gladys L. Meade Cole Aldrich, and Lloyd “Lester" “Les” Everts. Beloved in the life of A.J (Jack) Arasim. All prede­ ceased her. Surviving are nephews Robert A. Meade of Vienna, Ohio, Kenneth F. Meade Sr. of Nashville, Michigan, sister-in­ law Betty Everts of Downers Grove, Illinois and several nephews and nieces as well as grand, great grand and great great grand nephews and nieces. Peggy graduated from Nashville High School in 1922. Attended Western State Gary M. Kersjes__ NASHVILLE - Gary M. Kersjes, 7, of 177 Thomapple Lake Rd., Nashville, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 1990 at his residence. Gary was bom February 10, 1983 in Hastings, the son of Mike and Carmel (Custer) Kersjes. He was a lifelong resi­ dent ofNashville and attended Eaton Intermediate School District of Meadowview in Charlotte. Gary was a special little guy in his own special little way. Gary is survived by Mother, Carmel and step-father, Jim Franks of Nashville; Father, Mike and step-mother, Marcia of Nashville; brother, Joel, at home; paternal grandparents, Patrick and Mary Kersjes of Nashville; paternal great­ grandfather, Newman Shaw of Nashville; maternal grandpa­ rents, Ken and Mary Custer of Nashville; maternal great­ grandparents, Sam and Maudie Custer of Burlington and Robert and Dorothy Mahar all Vermontville; he is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by great-grandmother, Marian Shaw. Services were held Satur­ day, May 26, at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, with Rev. James Noggle officiating. Burial was at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions maybe made to Cerebral Palsy Foundation or Eaton Interme­ diate School District of Meadowview. Teachers College in Kalama­ zoo and Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti. She taught at the Eagle and other Barry County rural schools before teaching at the Hosmer, Robinson and Wilson Intermediate Schools in Detroit. She received her M. A. in Art Education from Wayne University. Peggy was the mentor of many successful young artists and art teachers in Michigan. Her booklet, "Helpful Hints For New Teachers In The Art Work­ shop” is still used as a textbook. She was a member of Detroit Metropolitan Method­ ist Church. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be conducted at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, Michigan at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 30th. Rev. 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The Bennetts moved to the Maple Grove farm from Battle Creek in March of 1957. Willard retired from Eatons in Battle Creek December of 1981. He had also worked at Olivers a short time and was employed at Weston Biscuit Co., at the time of their marriage. Donna was employed at Kellogg Co. during the World orld War II years. They are tne parents of four children, 10 living grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Their children are Lucinda Darlene Bennett and husband Larry of Boyertown, Penn.; Willard Leroy Bennett and wife Kathy of Taylors, South Carolina; David Craig Bennett and wife Wanda of Crestview, Fla., and Priscilla Dawn Case, and husband Stephen. Friends are invited to share with them in this celebration. No gifts, please. Mi E « A league champion and two teams which finished runnerup in their conferences head an exceptionally strong field of teams at tonight’s seventh Barry County Invita­ tional track meet. The meet, which crowns boys, girls and combined champions, will be held in Middleville with prelims star­ ting at 4 p.m. The finals are slated for approximately 6 p.m. The field of girls' teams is outstanding. Maple Valley won its third straight SMAA meet last week while Delton and Middleville both finished runnerup in the KVA and O-K Blue meets respectively. Bet­ ween them, Middleville and Maple Valley have dominated the girls portion of the county meet with five titles in six years including four by the Trojans. Middleville is led by sophomore Alicia Baton, who won the O-K Blue’s 1600. 800 and 3200 meter runs. She was also a member of the conference-winning 3200 relay team. Maple Valley easily won the SMAA meet by 42 points over Olivet. The Lions, who were perfect in dual meets, are led by Tracy Kangas and Heidi Reese. Kangas finished first in the discus and second in the shot at the SMAA meet while Reese won the shot. Janet Boldrey in the 220, the mile and two mile relays and Jennifer Phenix in the 330 hurdles also won SMAA titles. Delton came within two points of winning its third straight KVA title. Mattawan won last the championship with 96 points to 94 for the Panthers. Heading the list of top Pan­ thers are KVA champs Kristin Harrington in the long jump and Heidi Cook in the 100 hurdles. Cook also finished second in the 300 hurdles and third in the long jump and high jump. Hastings, which finished fourth in last week’s Twin Valley meet, will .have two conference champs at the county meet. Lin James won the 300 low hurdles and also took third in the 110 high hurdles. The 800 relay team of Carrie Schneider, Alison Gergen, Katy Peterson and James also took first at the meet after having qualified for the state last Saturday. Lakewood does not intend to send a girls team to the county meet. The boys part of the county meet doesn’t match the overall talent ofthe girls. Top contenders Delton and Hastings have dominated the boys meet since its inception in 1983, winning five of the six meets. But the teams aren’t quite as strong this year. Delton took third in the KVA while a young Hastings team was fifth in the Twin Valley. Hastings finished third in three events at the Twin Valley meet including Chris Youngs in the shot, the 400 relay team and Brad Warner in the pole vault. Delton is led by two KVA champs in Micah Gaudio in the pole vault and the 3200 relay team of Dave Fetrow, Brad Minor, Greg Newman and Phil Whitlock. Fetrow also finished second in the 800 while teammate Doug Tigchelaar had a big KVA meet with seconds in the 110 hurdles and high jump and a third in the 300 hurdles. Maple Valley is led by SMAA champ Kevin Cheeseman in the shot while Ron Merrill in the pole vault and Aaron Patrick in the mile took second in the league meet. Lakewood's lone Capital Circuit champ is Andy Shaw in the high jump. 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Nashville, Tuesday, May 29, 1990 — Page 12 'King Krunch* monster truck comes to Nashville by Mark LaRose Staff Writer NASHVILLE — The kids in town got a rare treat last week when monster truck owner and driver Scott Stephens of Texas brought his custom vehicle, the “King Kruncher,” to Nashville’s Auto Value store. Auto Value operator Johnny Hartwell ofNashville said that Stephens is touring the coun­ try, promoting his new sponsor, the Auto Value retail chain that sells auto parts and accesories. “I’m very proud to be a part ofthe Auto Value team,” Stephens said. “Every time the truck goes out on the track, we’re representing the Auto Value name and working 100 percent to create positive results that we hope will generate positive results in the Auto Value parts stores across the nation.” Stephens, who has been in the monster truck industry for more than eight years, said it is constantly changing and becoming a number one spec­ tator sport in the country. In the past two TNT point seasons, Stephens finished in seventh place. “For the 1990 season I’m just proud to carry the Auto Value colors on the truck. The weekend of March 31 was my first race with the Auto Value logos on the truck,” Stephens said. “The race was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We had completely changed the suspension of the truck since the last race in New York three weeks before. “We were just looking to get the bugs out ofthe suspen­ sion and to be ready to run hard at the races on April 27-8 in Dallas. 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Equalizer, we won the first two rounds and went against the Big Foot in the semi-final round and lost,” Stephens recalled. “The next night we raced the Equalizer and Awesome Kong, beating each of them for another shot at Big Foot. But it wasn’t going to be as we broke the four link suspension bars in the semi-final round against Awesome Kong,” he Take The Shortcut py ’ Nashville kids ignore a custom racer but play on the monster race truck, King Krunch, which is sponsored by Auto Value. irr' “' TheNewFST-14 4-WHEEL STEERING »’ LAWN TRACTOR Shortens Mowing Time. Get a premium cut, without the premium price. Fourwheel steering, foot-operated no-clutch speed control and Cruise-Maticw cut mowing time, while the 14" turn radius makes tight lawn turns and yard obstacles TTv a breeze to mow around. mbF* _ Twin-cylinder 14-hp JaJFJ overhead valve —engine has plenty W of power for the Ih, 42" TurboCut™ mower deck. Optional Vac Pac™ twin bagger $229. 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INSURANCE I 1 RICHARD TOBIAS — Agent — Call 852-2020 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-06-05.pdf 1a6b11238ec6d3a93690b7d6de601141 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library F 4 S. Church Street Hastings, HI. 49058 121 00? * Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 45 — Tuesday. June 5. 1990 Krolik, Spoelstra unopposed in June 11 school election J-Ad Graphics News Service MAPLE VALLEY — John Krolik and Ted Spoelstra will be the only candidates running for the two open four-year terms on the Maple Valley Board of Education in the June 11 election. The openings are the result of resignations by Democratic trustees Bea Pino and Dave Hawkins; both of Nashville, whose current terms expire on June 30. Krolik is a 41-year-old businessman who said he is not affiliated with a political party, but has voted in every possible election. He is a second-time candidate who has not held public office before. For nearly 20 years, Krolik and his wife, Cindy, have liv­ ed in Vermontville, where they are raising their four children: Lindsey, 11, Erica, and procedure manual that has 9 and Andrew, 6 — all ofwho been prepared by the MASB. attend Maplewood Elemen­ He also says his general tary School — and Hillary, 3. goals will be twofold: Self-employed in the “First I’d like to see the Westar Timber Company, high school offer more ad­ Krolik has been in the vanced science and math wholesale timber business for classes for the benefit ofthose 11 years. students who will be going on Krolik said he believes it is to college,” he said. his duty to serve his communiKrolik added that with the ty and added that though he strong emphasis on education will represent the people, he today, a college degree has will ultimately vote according much the same value and to the dictates of his cons­ significance in society as a cience on issues before the high school degree when he board. was in high school. You have “But my primary con­ to have at least a bachelor’s sideration will always be to in­ degree and more and more sure that the kids get the best now a master’s if you want to possible education,” Krolik get the available good jobs, he said. said. If, or more precisely, when, On the other hand, Krolik Krolik is elected, he sees the doesn’t believe a college big concents of the board as degree is an absolute prerefinding a new superintendent quisite to a rewarding career, and finishing the new policy See Krolik, on page 2 John Krolik Ted Spoelstra Librarian LaDuska Sheldon retires after 25 years New children's wing of Putnam Library opens by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — The Put­ nam Public Library Board of Trustees held an open house Saturday, May 26, to celebrate the completion and formal opening of the new children’s wing. The $60,000-plus , 24x32-foot addition to the state historic site contains a vestibule and three rooms, a new librarian’s office, a utility room and the spacious children’s room. There are also new accommodations for wheelchairs, including a ramp and an elevator. Library Board President Lorna Wilson and Trustee Genevieve Hafner, who is also the expansion project’s architect, said they were pleased with the addition. “They did a goodjob; it’s a real nice space for the children,” Hafner said. “It’s M.V. Maple Valley girls track leaps to success Kristin Reid of Maple Valley leaps forward in the long jump during the Barry County Invitational last Tuesday. For more information on the meet's result turn inside. See sports on page 12 especially nice in the morning when the sun is shining.” The new head librarian, Duska Brumm of Nashville, said she was excited about her new office. The wing was built by local builders Steve Augustine and Frank Cooper ofA & C Con­ struction, which entered the low bid of $58,224. Although the project cost more than $60,000, memorial and other private and business donations paid for the project, including the new furnishings, office equipment and shelves. There were other donations made besides cash, and Wilson said these were appreciated. One of these donations was ofthe cherry wood paneling in the new vestibule, which was made by local woodworker Elmer Jarvie. He made it from cherry trees that once See New, on page 3 Librarian Duska Brumm works in her new office, which is one of three rooms in the new addition at Putnam Library in Nashville. High School bids farewell to ‘Class of 1990’ by Mark LaRose StaffWriter With strong winds whipp­ ing at their gowns and rain clouds threatening to ruin their day, 92 seniors in the Class of ’90 paraded across the field to their seats in the bleachers and were promptly graduated from Maple Valley High School Sunday at the Fuller School sports facility. After the procession, which was accompanied by the band’s rendition of “Pomp and Circumstance,” Pastor Don Roscoe of the Nashville Baptist Church gave the invocation. Superintendent of Schools Carroll Wolff welcomed the graduates, their parents, friends and relatives. Wolff told the crowd that would be held first so that in the Class of ’90 and their the event of rain, the com­ parents had a right to be proud mencement exercises would because it was an exceptional not have to be moved or rescheduled. group of students. He also bid them farewell But the rain held off. In and assured them that there feet, the graduates enjoyed were people in Maple Valley mostly sunny skies. However, who would make every effort 50 mph gusts of wind played to help them continue to be havoc with the caps and gowns and the microphone on successful. Actually, the order of the the podium. Lenz said it was a beautiful events was changed. Not because he was in a ceremony despite the weather. “Under the circumstances, hurry to get rid of them but because ofthe high winds and I think it went as well as could the threat of rain, high school be expected,” he said. He added that the students principal Larry Lenz opened the commencement ceremony favor the outdoor ceremony by explaining that the presen­ and that every effort is made tation of diplomas segment of to accommodate them. Outgoing Board of Educa­ the program, which normally comes at the end of the event, tion members Bea Pino and Dave Hawkins presented graduates with their diplomas. Hawkins had the honor of presenting a diploma to his daughter, Heather, who graduated with honors. Immediately after the presentation of the diplomas, assistant principal Bill Rivest delivered a commencement address that emphasized the role of the parents of the graduates and the gratitude students should show those who helped them make it to graduation. He also spoke to the graduates about the significance of setting goals and accomplishing them, and of having dreams and realiz­ ing them. See M.V. High, on page 8 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 2 Krolik, Spoelstra unnopposed, continued from front page looking forward to being a the most visible aspect of a school district and they play trustee. “J think it will be in- an important role in the teresting^ he said. “But it is community.” But if the financial situation a hard job because the there are in the district became so always ways two sides td'tht issues. i In discussing the possibility ' desperate as to require a cut in of having to make cuts in educational programs or educational programs in the sports programs, there would future, or of having to go to a be no question in either of pay-to-play sports and band these candidates’ minds. “If it came down to it, situation, or ofhaving to make a choice between maintaining sports would have to go. But I the current educational pro­ don’t think it will come to gram at the expense of cuts in that,” Krolik said. A first-time candidate for the sports program at Maple Valley, Krolik said he would trustee, Spoelstra, 57, who consider it the board’s job to works at Michigan Bell and is “find a way to maintain or the president pro tern of improve the existing Nashville, leaves absolutely no doubt as to what to expect programs.” "We’re going to move for­ if it comes to a budget crunch ward, not backward,” Krolik and such a trade-off scenario said optimistically. “We just becomes a reality in the have to find the means to do district. “I believe my job on the it,” which, he acknowledged, board will be to get the kids may not be easy. “I don’t believe we should the best possible education for sacrifice sports for education our money — even if it that because they are one and the means pay-to-play or eliminating sports pro­ same,” he added. “Sports are grams,” Spoelstra said. “Don’t get me wrong, I like sports and think they’re im­ portant for the kids and the community,” he added. “But under no circumstances to should sports take precedence The Village of Vermontville would ° over academic programs.” “ I think my job as trustee like to thank our businesses for « will be to make sure these kids their generous donations and everyone are prepared for the future, to get them ready for college or who participated in Mayor Exchange ° the workplace,” Spoelstra Day. said. “How many pro athletes and musicians do we produce m m floooofloiiflflBOflooB o a o a a a a a a a a q « o o o a j in Maple Valley?” For Spoelstra, the money "Oh boy! A discount on my car insurance. available in the district should which is the concern ofhis se­ cond goal. “I do think there will be jobs available in the the next decade for people without col­ lege degrees, but I think they are going to need some addi­ tional training or education after high school,” Krolik said, and that is why his goal will be to strengthen and im­ prove the vocational programs available in or through the Maple Valley School District. “Although I’m not yet familiar with our vocational offerings, I do realize that some of our students will not go to college, so I hope we can equip them with adequate, additional training or educa­ tion,” he added. “And I think we can do this by strengthen­ ing our own programs or by taking advantage of and work­ ing in conjunction with the community colleges, the EISD and any other available training programs,” Krolik said. Consequently, Krolik is i Thank You... » • • » ! pa be spent on maintaining the best possible academic programs. “If there’s money left after we insure their education, it should go for sports, but sports are the extras, the fr­ inges, not the necessities, he added. Spoelstra also said he realizes that this may not be the most popular position in the district. “But the emphasis has to be on the basics,” he said. “American schools, including Maple Valley, are tur­ ning out too many students who can’t pass a college en­ trance exam, and that has to be turned around. I think society as a whole needs to take some of the emphasis off of sports and put it back on the basics," he commented. And for Spoelstra the basics haven’t changed much. They are still reading, writing, math and science. Spoelstra, who has lived in Nashville for many years and whose wife and four adult children graduated from Maple Valley High School, added that he thinks the job will be a challenge. “Ijust hope I can contribute to providing our children with the best possible education, which may sound repititious. But I just want to try to make things better. That’s all we can do,” he said. There are no other pro­ posals on the June 11 ballot. Nashville residents will vote at Fuller school, and Vermontville residents will vote at Maplewood. DeLands to observe 40th anniversary On June 10, the children of Bruce and Polly DeLand will celebrate the couple's 40 years of marriage. The festivities will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sandy and Willis will host this event at their home on Shaytown Road. No gifts, please. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising. Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad. J, -A. d. G _ rap.h.ics The Hastings Reminder Surplus food distributions will be June 12-13 in area Special discounts for safe drivers 45 and over are available from your Auto-Owners agent. vluto-Owner? Insurance TkiNofM&mftop&r Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 STAN TRUMBLE Surplus commodity foods will be distributed Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12 and 13, in this area by Capital Area Community Services Inc. The surplus food will be available to registered families who have the new buff-colored commodity iden­ tification cards. Distribution dates, times and sites in this part of Eaton County will be: — Vermontville, First Congregational Church, 110 S. Main St., from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 13. — Bellevue, City Hall, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 and from 9 to 11 a.m. June 13. — Mulliken, United Methodist Church, 190 Charlotte St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12. — Sunfield, Community Room, Main Street, from 9 to 11 a.m. June 12. Eligibility for surplus food is based on family size and household income. Those who want to apply for commodity cards may do so at 100 W. Lawrence (old courthouse) in Charlotte, either at the Action Center or at the Eaton County Senior Citizens office. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worshi 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin .... 7 p.m. Church Service ........ 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worshi Worship..........11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 ...11 ..... 7 ...... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN ' Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family • SHAMPOO • SETS • PERMS • COLORING • BRAIDS • ACRYLIC NAILS OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852*9481 Owner — Diana Kuempel CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/s mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of 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. ALAN METTLER 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. 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...... 11:00 a.m* PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 3 New children's wing of Putnam Library opens / grew in the Castleton Township Cemetery, and they were donated by the township for this purpose. Wilson also noted that the leaded and stained-glass win­ dow in the vestibule was the gift of Junia Jarvie and Elizabeth Arnold. The vestibule also features a scroll that lists the names in which 390 memorial donations were given for the construction project. Another donation that Hafner and Wilson said was appreciated was the landscap­ ing work and shrubs donated by volunteer gardener Ron Cook. Cook said he arranged and planted 11 Wichita blue junipers and three large yews, which were donated by Dick Genther of the Maple Valley Chapel Funeral Home in Nashville. “Three ofthe large junipers were donated by Eaton Federal Savings and Loan,’’ Cook said. “And at approx­ imately $300 apiece, they represent a sizable donation.” However, Eaton Federal also made a matching- funds donation of $4,000, which was used to pay for the exten­ sive shelving in the children’s room. The shelving was also made by A & C Construction. Cook said he also received assistance in transporting and planting the shrubs and flowers from Nashville residents Carl Tobias and Ron Bracy. “There will also be some irises and lilacs planted,” Cook added. Another private donation noted on a gold plaque in the new wing is the children’s fur­ niture: two tables and several chairs, which came from Maple Valley Concrete and its owners, the Ohler family. The lighting in the new wing was the gift of the Friends of the Library, who have made numerous dona­ tions over the years and were instrumental in initiating the drive to raise the funds for the expansion in 1982. They built an $8,300 special building fund that was the leftovers ofa $405,000 federal community development block grant allocated to Nashville in 1979. The library and former Continued from front page home of Charles and Agnes Putnam was designated a state historical site in 1980. There were, of course, more donations of all types, including those for books and decor, than can be mentioned here, and Wilson and the board agreed that they are all appreciated, and they en­ courage everyone to visit the library and to read the scroll. Although the long-awaited completion ofthe construction project and opening of the ad­ dition was a proud and joyous occasion for many donors and people in the community, for retiring Librarian LaDuska Sheldon, it was a dream come true. Putnam became something of a second home for Sheldon for more than 25 years and it has been one of the loves of her life, friends said. Sheldon was also being honored by the board and visitors at the special event, which was well attended by Assembled in the main room of the new children's wing of Putnam Public Library are (back row) Library well-wishers, family, friends, Board President Lorna Wilson, Asst. Librarian Deidra Bryans, Librarian emeritus LaDuska Sheldon (front row) area residents and community Trustee Nadine Gardner, Librarian Duska Brumm, and Trustee and project architect Genevieve Hafner. leaders. Sheldon, who has been described as very dedicated she said. and extremely helpful and “Her loyalty and devotion friendly librarian, has moved to Putnam have been a real to Ludington with her husband blessing to the community,” Nathan. she added. Wilson and Trustees Sheldon attributed the suc­ Hafner,, Nadine Garlinger, cess of the project to others. .Janet Rushford, Diane “The people of this com­ Brown, Treasurer Nita Brown munity have been so very and new librarian Brumm generous and supportive, and agreed that Sheldon was a they deserve the credit for this great asset to the community, beautiful addition,” she said. especially to the library, and She added that many of the that she will be missed. donations came from people “LaDuska Sheldon has who grew up in Nashville and been very helpful to many of had fond memories of the us in the community, and her library. dedication, efforts and service “The people of this com­ to the people of Nashville munity also owe Genevieve Hafner a vofe ofthanks' for all over the years are truly wor­ thy of our gratitude and she’s done to bring this pro­ thanks,” said Village Presi­ ject to its successful finish,” dent Ray Hinckley. Sheldon said. Retiring librarian LaDuska Sheldon (left) visits with well-wishers Eunice Priddy The president’s wife and Hafner began working on and Elaine Leonard of Nashville at the open house held in her honor last former Library Board Presi­ Continued on page 5 Saturday. dent Susan Hinckley said Sheldon was “the prime mover and shaker in bringing the children’s wing expansion project to fruition. “There has always been a special bond between LaDuska and the library; she has been so much a part of Putnam for so many years that she will be greatly missed.” Librarian emeritus LaDuska Sheldon bids farewell to new librarian Duska Brumm in front of the stainedglass window donated by Junia Jarvie and Elizabeth Arnold in the vestibule of the new children's wing of Putnam library. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley Softball dominated summer’s start in 1948 School was out and softball was the order of the day in Nashville 42 years ago this week. Details on these and other topics appeared in the Nashville News issue of June 3, 1948. Let’s look at some of those stories: School swamped with unclaimed student belong­ ings - The school this week is the most nearly deserted place in town. The 600-odd students have taken their books and other belongings and have left. And that’s the catch — they’ve left plenty. Probably it isn’t much worse than usual, but Supt. A. A. Reed finished his annual inventory today and came up wondering whether to send a flock ofboxes to Europe or to open a second-hand store. Items left in lockers and checked in at the office as “found but unidentified” in­ clude the following: Between 50 and 75 good towels; about three dozen pieces of underwear, ranging from girls’ panties to boys’ undershirts; about 20 pairs of gym shoes; a vast assortment of gloves, mitts, scarfs, rub­ bers and galoshes; several good jackets and two coats. That’s only a small part of the collection. There are, for instance, more than two dozen pairs of gym pants, mostly belonging to seventh and eight graders who were too anxious to start their vacations. Mr. Reed urges that pupils and their mothers check the possibility of belonging to some ofthese lost items and to call at school and look over the offering. Items not claim­ ed by July 1 will be sent to the cleaners and if claimed after that, cleaning charges will be assessed against the owners. What is still unclaimed by the time school opens in the fall will be sold at auction and the proceeds turned over to the student treasury. Softball enthusiasts asked to register - There seems to be enough interest to make it possible to again organize at least two or three local soft­ ball teams and arrange a schedule of games for the season. It is hoped to find enough players for an older men’s team and a junior high team, as well as others. Everyone interested in playing, both young and old, is asked to register at McKercher’s Drug store as soon as possible. Local merchants finance softball uniforms - Three Nashville men went out one morning last week and in an hour or so raised enough money to buy brand new uniforms and needed equip­ ment for Nashville’s softball team. The soliciting committee, made up of team manager Forrest Babcock, Gale H. Keihl and Fred Smith of the Main Tavern, raised about $250, which was enough to outfit the team. The entire team wishes to express their appreciation to the following firms and individuals who contributed. Main Tavern, Randall Lumber and Coal Co., Maker’s IGA Store, Dor-Mar Bakery, Pete’s Poolroom, Sanborn’s Resort, Nashville Co-Op Elevator, Keihl Hard­ ware, Thomapple Motor Co., Inc., D-X Service, Winans’ Garage, Bennett’s Garage, Nashville News, McKer- cher’s Drug Store, Nashville Dairy Bar, Bannister’s Grill, Food Center, J. & H. Cleaners, Burdick’s Tavern, Nashville Dairy, Grant’s Frozen Food Lockers, Christensen’s Furniture, Chas. J. Betts, Blue Inn, Lentz Table Co., Franken­ muth Brewing Co., Vem Staup’s Barber Shop, Thompson’s Store, John W. Dull, Ralph V. Hess, Dr. R.E. White, Annis Beauty Shop. Forrest Babcock is team manager and field captains are John J. Dull, Robert Cole and Frank Baker. Nashville defeats Hastings team in softball opener Nashville’s softball team, out­ fitted in smart new Kelly green uniforms, traveled to Hastings Friday night and defeated the Oakmaster team by a score of 12 to 8. Nashville started the game offwith a bang, running up an 11-0 count at the end of the third inning, and it looked as if the affair would end at five innings, until the Hastings ag­ gregation finally got the range and started hitting. Homer Hickok accounted for three ofthe Nashville runs with one of the longest home runs ever seen on the Bliss diamond. After Hickok and the two men on base had scored, Baker blasted another homer to deep left field. The Nashville line-up was Bob Cole, ss; Bob Betts, se­ cond; Homer Hickok, cf; Frank Baker, first; Sam Varney, third; Max Myers, rf; john J. Dull, c; Howard Johnston, p; Bernie Martin, p; and Forrest Babcock, p. Benham was the losing pit­ cher. He was replaced by Townes. Williams caught for the Oakmasters. Nashville's village baseball team is seen in this circa-1908 photo. Some 40 years later, in 1948, a sum of $250, contributed by local merchants, was all that was needed to outfit and equip the Nashville softball team. Outfitted in their smarl new Kelly green uniforms, the 1948 squad outlasted Hastings Oakmasters in the season opener. The condition of Nashville's playing field along the ThorThor­ napple River, southwest of the business district, drew unfavorable comments that year. School was out for the season, but Nashville students, anxious to begin their summer vacations, had left behind so many belongings that the superintendent wondered whether to send CARE packages to Europe or to open a second-hand store to dispose of the unclaimed items! Nashville's school, seen here in the 1940s, once held all grades, K-12. The Kellogg addition (left) was added in 1936 to the main structure, built in 1902. Now, only the Kellogg wing still stands. Paul Boutwell takes over appliance service for Chris­ tiansen’s Furniture Otto Christensen of the Christensen Furniture store announced that Paul Boutwell, formerly of Lansing, has taken over management ofthe store’s appliance service and repair department. The service department will be located in the appliance and floor covering store located next door to the bank. Mr. Boutwell has had ex­ cellent factory training in refrigeration work and will of­ fer day and night service on commercial refrigeration, as well as service and repairs on home refrigerators, ranges and all other electrical ap­ pliances. The one thing he does not fix, he says, is radios. During the last five years, Mr. Boutwell has been employed in this line of work by the G.W. Knapp depart­ ment store, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, both in Lansing, and has done service work for Michigan State College. At present, he and his wife are living with her parents in Vermontville but they hope to rent a home here soon. Mrs. Wm. O. Dean dies unexpectedly - Mrs. Mae Dean, 69, wife of William O. Dean, died at her home on Middle Street Wednesday night. She had not been in par­ ticularly good health in recent years but, except for a cold, had not been sick, and her death was entirely unexpected. Funeral services were held at the Hess Funeral Home at 4:30 Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Charles Oughton of the Methodist Church of­ ficiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs. Dean was bom in Barry County June 27, 1878, the daughter ofAllan and Jen­ nie (Dickinson) Rowley. When she was 4 years old, she moved with her parents to Maple Grove Township, liv­ ing there until 1899, when the family moved to Nashville. She was graduated from Nashville High School in 1896. She was married to Mr. Dean May 6, 19803, and has made her home here ever since. Surviving, besides her hus­ band, are three sons, Allen of Evanston, Hl., William R. of Nashville, and Kenneth of Battle Creek, and a daughter, Mrs. Bryant Debolt of Fine Lake. Mrs. Dean was a member of the Nashville Methodist Church and had been active in church work. She formerly was a member of the Women’s Literary Club. Locals Rev. and Mrs. Charles Oughton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Long, Mrs. William Rice, Mrs. Abe HerTalk of the Town - rell, Mrs. Ida Dickson, Mrs. “Nashville’s Memorial Day Flora Cruso and Mrs. Amber services were largely attended Reid attended the dinner at the and everything went off Barryville church Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tarbell well.” These lines were printed 70 years ago this week entertained on Decoration and are equally appropriate to Day Mr. and Mrs. Theo Ben­ describe the parade and obser­ ton of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. vances at Lakeview Cemetery Cliff Tarbell of Lansing and last Sunday afternoon. The Mr. and Mrs. Frank House. Mrs. Elwin Nash and Mrs. horseback riders and their mounts set a pretty fast pace Samuel Smith are spending for the parade, but the huff- this week at a library ing, puffing foot marchers workshop at Walden Woods managed to keep them in sight near Hartland. Mr. and Mrs. John all the way to the cemetery, where an impressive service Hawkins and children of Manistee were weekend came off without a hitch. The committee responsible guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom for the next step in regard to Maker and family. Miss Minnie Fumiss is a te propose the proposed atetc athletic field, e, lights, etc., is not quite ready patient at Grand Rapids to report anything definite this Osteopathic Hospital. Baldwin Bros, with their week, having decided to at­ tempt first to get an official bulldozer, were working on decision from the school the Sam Smith and Merritt board as to just what the Mead farms last week, clear­ district can or cannot do in ing new ground. Mr. and Mrs. A.W. regard to buying a site. The condition o f Reickord of Lansing spent the Nashville’s present athletic weekend with Mr. and Mrs. field drew numerous com- Fordyce Showalter. ments Monday when the local Mr. and Mrs. Hale Sackett softball teams played Freeport and Harry Fowler and Mr. on the wilderness that once and Mrs. L.E. Pratt were at was a diamond. They were no the South Boston Township favorable comments. Pro- Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W.A. Vance, Mrs. ceeds of a collection taken up during the game will be used John Beedle, Mrs. John to have the grass cut before Hamp, Mrs. Wayne Skedgell, the next home game, which William Jenkins and Mrs. will be Tuesday evening, June Kirkham attended the Friend9, with the locals meeting ship Night of the Order of Sport Center of Hastings.. Eastern Star at Hastings TuesMrs. Julia Kennedy still re- day night. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett mains very ill. Her brother, Frank Baker, and daughter, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Margery Skidmore, and the Leon Ackett and daughter and latter’s daughter, Carolyn Mrs. Richard Barnes and Sue, called to see her Friday children enjoyed a picnic din­ afternoon. ner at Highbank Monday. Summertime is*} PERM TIME Vl Come to... THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Call For Your Hair Care - 7264)257 470 E. Main, Vermontville HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Some Evenings by Appointment �New children's wing at Putnam Library, the drawings and ipwific» two* for the addition in I9S5 In November of that year, the completed the first set of blueprints of the original. nMtmg structure, which were required by ihe Michigan Department of Stale. History Division Because Putnam is a historic ute. Hafner also had to prrxhice draw >ngs of an ad­ dition that would not conflict with the architectural style of the original building before t could be approved After producing a number of drawings, Hafner drew the working drawing* for the pro­ ject and presented them to the slate and again to the Village ?W %$$ , ltk Council for approval Jan year. Sheldon added that Hafner also made —me row trip* to Laming and noted that the '• oiunteered all of her time and services on the propxt Sheldon said the addition will relieve the overcrowded condmon* she had to contend with over the years. She also wished her replacement. Brumm, the best of luck and refuted to sit behind the new desk in the new library office. "That’s Duska's office." she said "And she looks great tn it." Brumm noted that many books had al ready been added Nashville teenager explores careers at Ford Motor Co. from page 3 to the children’s cailecuon and proudly gave toon of the new addition, praeneg out that many of the boob were ar­ ranged thematically with the decor "On the shelves with the dnptay a( Indian artifact* and items, we have the westerns and cowboy and Indian boob and matenal.” she said. "The dtaoMur boob can be found on the shelves with the dinosaur statues on them, and the mystery and scary sauries can be found beneath the ghost picture,’’ Brumm added. She also noted that the books were color coded ac­ cording to the ages of the readers. Putnam Public Library is open six days a week and is located at 327 N Main St. Brumm ho* arranged »ome of the book* in the children** room I hemo ti colly Here she arrange* the dinosaur books, which are a favorite with Ihe kids. . s AiJS* <M&]S & *nn ftihik S«5fe ,k**«l ,k**«liil k liil 1 ®tfd)tn W;li Nflrtk •'■*In i» sw Ki<£i d ।. ** « *IW I W* Md* k ' I®i» taiife 4W, hfalwr, iM im «■« im idu utt Mte.wiM' k kN kbMdta Wlraitwi hi ill x*1?1* iit. |"|i■ d' iln ii Ini Jlte rid4»«» nW dfrfal itWta * mi> fI^kuWig*t1 ettta! fate** ’ h’I ki nc?d S*1' liH,I® LuO* i®t®l fe •fata. nd it Cuolji iFiiiJ Melissa Gillaan, of Nashville wo* among 57 Michigan teens chosen to participate in the three day "Your Future. A Better Idea” 4-H program at Ford World Headquarter* In Dearborn Gideon I* pictured above with her Ford mentor, Joy Warren, a finance systems analyst, Fifty-seven Michigan teens, including one from Eaton County, recently spent three days at Ford Motor Com­ pany's world headquarters ex­ ploring high tech and business careers with professional mentors. Melissa Gillcan of Nashville was invited to tour Ford operations in Dearborn April 24-26 during the “Your Future: A Better Idea" pro­ gram sponsored by Michigan 4-H Youth programs and Ford Motor Company, The program is designed to provide an understanding of the professional and people skills necessary to work in a high-tech corporate environ­ ment. Career areas explored included multi-layered com­ puter operations, telecom­ munications activities, robotics and assembly opera­ tions Participants also ex- pcricnced one-on-one learning sessions with professionals in areas of interest. The finale of the three day stay included lunch with Ford mentors and executive* Guest speaker Mike Wood, director of the business strategy group for Fond and a former 4-H'er. encouraged the youths to be flexible in their career planning. "You are the change agents for tomorrow for our country. our economy, our en­ vironment and even our com­ pany.” Wood said. Selection of teens to repre­ sent their counties at Ford is based on their leadership and outstanding performance in their communities. Michigan 4-H Youth Pro­ grams is a part of the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice of Michigan State University. Gardener Ron Cook of Nashville donated hi* time and labor to landscape the area around the new children’* wing of Putnam Public Library. Cook planted 11 Witchito blue juniper* and throe large yew*, which were donated to the library, 4-H Dairy Days planned at MSU July 10-12 Young people interested in dairy cattle and the dairy in­ dustry should plan to attend 4-H Dairy Days July 10-12 at Michigan State University. “This event is a great op­ portunity for young people to meet others with similar in­ terests.” says Anne Pease. Eaton County 4-H Program Assistant. "Dairy Days gives 4-H’ers in the dairy project a chance to show off what they've learned and compare their work against that of others from across the slate." A multitude of events offer young people the chance to have fun and learn more about dairy cattle through judging, fitting and showing, and dairy quiz bowl competitions. Participants whose animals are outstanding milk pro­ ducers according to Dairy Herd Improvement Associa­ tion (DHIA) records will receive awards in the milk production come it AH Dairy Day* exhibitors whose animals produced at least 33 percent above their breed average will receive certificates. The dairy food demonstra tion, science exhibit and "Speak Up-For Milk" contests allow part k ipaMi to creatively communicate their idea* about the dairy industry, from the Guernsey to the grocery store. STANTON'S Mubionccis ^F g kmiok baths Jk rwHwc (517)852-1717 •X.'SX ’ Exceptionally nice 1987 14x70 mobile home located on approx. 2 acres Charlotte L-M. APPROX. 134 ACRES with a pole barn. Creek, trees, good heating area JUST LISTED! WET BASEMENT? MAJOUtHMHKCT SOROMUUC FKMCAR 4904* UmS, » TOO WANT TO M M MROS FOR T0URMLJ. M SUM TO CHECK THS OUT! •Small-town restaurant with large, established clientele -land contract terms -Great oppor^mH* t (AMR) (N-75) 517-726-0580 (517)7260181 *158 acre form with approx. 110 tillable -Home that ha* been converted into 3 apartments *3 barns •Call for details (F-31) ,Turn to Trumble Agency For more i nformation about 4-H Dairy Days, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. The registration deadline is June 15. 178 Main, Vermontville (CH100) L-8* APPROX. 11ACRO of vacant fond with law down payment on land contract term*. S,an Trumble .f-or Automobile Insurance, PIAJ- Itj Hastings Mutual Insurance Company GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Shce ttn roe ran xstwatxs ’APPROX. 11.71 ALML building sites. SOLD AT AUCTION, located south of Hastings JwlNefaAnftsea-MMTU DromSeNk 8U 9191 CMtaMra-543-0598 BNRaNbar-7MRM1 RMNaaaL*— wooded great QNyOii—I-71MM1 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 6 M.V. Community Education graduates 16 adult students J-Ad Graphics News Service MAPLE VALLEY — Six­ teen adults received high school diplomas Wednesday at the Maple Valley Com­ munity Education commence­ ment ceremony, which was held in the auditorium, said program coordinator Kay Hartzler. Those receiving their diplomas at the ceremony were Michele Boomer, Jerry Cournaya, Teresa Doyle, Pamela Humphrey, Charles Moore, Scott Phenix, Brigit Quick, Roberta Quick, Shan­ non Redmond, Nancy Reed, Mona Reid, Brian Schriver, Terry Seitier, Lisa Smith, Scott Tobey and Thomas Wilson. The lonia/Maple Valley Band played “Pomp and Cir­ cumstance” during the pro­ cessional and played two other selections. The invocation was given by James Noggle ofthe Peace United Methodist Church of Barryville, and MVCE Coor­ dinator Kay Hartzler welcom­ ed the graduates, their - ANNUAL VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 16 The 1990 Maple Valley Community Education adult graduates are (front l-r) Lisa Smith, Brigit Quick, Roberta Quick, Mona Reid, Teresa Doyle, Nancy Reid (back) MVCE Coordinator Kay Hartzler, Pam Humphrey, Scott Phenix, Charles Moore, Brian Schriver, Scott Tobey, Tom Wilson, Terry Seitier, Michele Boomer. Graduates not pictured are Shannon Redmond and Jerry Cournaya. Sign up by June 12th at Nashville Hardware SPONSORED BY THE NASHVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE families and friends. MVCE Alumni Margaret Reid, who has three sons and four daughters-in-law who graduated from the program, MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate sang a song she wrote for the occasion, “It’s Your Desire.” While Harder read the names of the graduates, School Board Trustee Bea Pino presented them with their high school diplomas. Superintendent of Schools Carroll Wolff congratulated the students and their families and recognized Harder’s con­ tribution to the community, noting the time and effort she Continued on next page— EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. 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He can assist you with your Real Estate needs by calling him at the office or at 726-0332. Month” for May APPROX. 5 ACRES - 1984 Liberty mobile home (14x70) plus 48x32 newer pole barn, Thornapple River frontage. Secluded, with mature trees. Call Hubert Dennis. (CH-342) GOOD BEDROOM HOME IN to downtown. Corner lot with fenced in yard, several appliances included. This home is ready to move into. Make an appointment soon to see this one! (N-340) Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. (F-319) 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of - 6 room, 2 bedroom home, all recently remodeled, oak cabinets & oak trim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 pole barn & satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools, NE of Vermontville, k Priced at $49,000. (CH-343) 4 NASHVILLE - Walking distance VACANT LAND “COUNTRY HOME” ON 1.S ACRES School Election NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE: Good 2 unit rental for "income" or use as single family residence. 8 rooms total, nice trees, and garage. Land Contract terms. 26 ACRE HORSE FARM • $64,900 MOBILE HOME ON RIVER WITH Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Carrol Wolff, School Board Trustee Bea Pino, MVCE Coordinator Kay Hartzler, Pastor Jim Noggle, Guest Speaker and MVCE alumni Julie Fuller and alumni Margaret Reid were among the participants and honored guests to attend the community education commencement exer­ cises last week. Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) NOW $37,9001! POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS - 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) 20 ACRES - PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) Monday, June 11,1990 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS From: Carroll J. Wolff The annual school election will be held Monday, June 11, 1990. The polls of election will be open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. At the annual school election, two members will be elected to the Board of Education for four-year terms beginning July 1,1990. John Krolik and Ted Spoelstra are the two candidates. 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 Satur­ day, June 9, 1990 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Voters in the Nashville area will be voting at the Kellogg Elementary gymnasium. Voters in the Vermontville area will be voting in the kindergarten room at Maplewood Elemen­ tary School. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 7 has devoted to the program. Several graduates also com­ mented on their experiences. Roberta Quick said she had thought about returning to school on many occasions, but that as the years went by, she thought she could no longer learn. “As a senior citizen, I was sure I couldn’t be taught, but that’s not true,” Quick said. “Anyone can do it.” One day the opportunity knocked, she recalled. “My daughter-in-law (Brigit Quick) picked me up, and together we studied hard and and passed the five GED tests.” “The adult education pro­ gram is a very important part of our education process,” Quick said. She also urged young and old alike to keep building on their respective educations. “Get a dream to strive for, and don’t stop until you achieve your dream,” Quick said. “Get your education now.” “The doors of opportunity for building a better life are unlimited. Education is the key,” she added. “At any time in your life, whether you are 6 or 60, yesterday comes too soon.” Graduate Nancy Reed, who said she had been in special education when she was younger, also had words of hope and inspiration for the crowd. “This diploma means that I and everyone like me can go back to school and finish,” she said. Reed also urged people of all ages to return to school. Seitier, who earned his diploma and has a GED, said, “I’m here 25 years too late. I left school for a good paying job and thought I would never need it (school) again. But education is the key,” he said. “For those who have a good paying job, or the GED, but no diploma yet, please go back to get it,” Seitier advis­ ed. “You don’t know what you’re missing.” Fuller, the guest speaker, was a 1989 graduate of the program. She recalled how it was for her to go back to school and graduate. “Last year, as a grad, I felt awkward and silly on the out­ side. But on the inside, I felt great pride,” she said. “I knew I had a life outside of school, but I learned a lot more than I did in high school.” Fuller is now attending Lan­ sing Community College full time and is working toward a four-year degree. She plans on becoming a certified public accountant. “One day you can look at M.V. Adult Ed. coordinator Kay Hartzler (far right) introduces grads as Trustee Bea Pinto presents a diploma to Scott Tobey. JimNojs'iW^K Heid we offljlW IKW mu1 ISJ* CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! MV adult education alumni Margaret Reid sings her song entitled, "It’s Your Desire." yourself in the mirror, and you can say, ‘I did it.’ Everyone is capable,” Fuller said in closing. Attendance awards were given out, and Doyle was recognized for being the stu­ dent with the highest GED scores. Hartler also presented Wolff with a certificate of ap­ preciation for his support of the MVCE program, and Wolff offered encouragement to people without diplomas, urging them to return to school. “Come back and get your high school diploma. You’ll be very happy that you did. It will mean a lot to you,” he said. I sense that these students feel as great satisfaction as I The Home Equity Loan have seen in past graduates. It is a great evening. Con­ gratulations to the 1990 adult graduates,” Wolff said in closing. Pino too received a cer­ tificate for her support of the program, and she was also recognized for her work as a teacher in adult education in 1979-80, as well as for her work on the schol board. Daryl Hartzler, Kay’s hus­ band, is the outgoing director of the MVCE program, and he was recognized for his 27 years of service in the field of education, 21 of which he devoted to community education. A reception followed, and punch, coffee and cake were served to the graduates and their guests. O No closing costs. O No annual fee. O Fast, local approval. OTax deductible interest. You can easily tap the equity in your home with a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Credit Line. For a limited time, we are waiving all closing costs when the state equalized value of your home can be used in place of the normally re­ quired appraisal. Just bring in your current real estate tax assessment and we can quickly process your application. We do not charge an annual fee like a lot of financial institutions do. And the interest you pay may qualify as a tax deduction, (please consult your tax advisor on this.) Stop by or call any Hastings City Bank office today to establish your Home Equity Credit Line. Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville (tiivlttauk * Stripping rppng * Repair epa r J ★ 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 Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia mu NMIK LENDER Current Annual Percentage Rate 12.00% -- Maximum Annual Percentage Rate 18.00% �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 8 M.V. High School bids farewell to 'Class of '90' r Band Leader Dennis Vanderhoef followed by leading the senior band members in their final perfor­ mance at Maple Valley. The seniors’ selection was “Somewhere Out There.” Vanderhoef said the wind created problems for the musicians, but added he thought they performed well. “They had to keep both feet on their music stands, ” Vanderhoef said. “But the rain held off, and I thought that the band did a good job and that it was a nice ceremony.” Five $800 scholarships were then presented. Co-originators of the suc­ cessful Maple Valley Continued from front page Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation, Dorothy Carpenter of Vermontville and Junia Jarvie of Nashville, said recipients and everyone involved with the non-profit foundation should feel proud of the suc­ cess of the MVMSF. The foundation awards scholar­ ships solely from the interest on capital accumulated through public, private and memorial donations. Founded in 1987 with a lit­ tle more than $100, the MVMSF has grown rapidly and last year had over $35,000 from which to draw the interest-based scholarships. The scholarship is unique because neither academic y yn H H Y T H YH ^2 The Ole Cookstove Maple Valley High School Principal Larry Lenz presents the Class of 1990 for graduation. achievement nor financial need are considered in the selection process, and all students graduating from MVHS are eligible. Carpenter and Jarvie’s idea was to reach the good students who might otherwise fall through the cracks. “We thought of the kids who were doing their best and maybe only getting average grades, and we thought of the kid who wanted to go to truck driving school as well as the student who wanted to attend a university,” Jarvie has said. “When it was designed, we decided to base it on attitude, effort and a desire to succeed in any field,” Carpenter has said. After a few brief words FAMILY RESTAURANT All of our friends and customers are cordially invited to celebrate the marriage of ... Asst. Bill Rivest gave the Commencement Address at the graduation ceremony Sunday. Rivest acknowledged the achievements of the graduates and their parents. about the foundation and the generousity of the donors, Carpenter and Jarvie an­ nounced that this year the MVMSF would be awarding $4,000 to five graduates. “Each of the five students will receive $800 to pursue thier careers in their chosed fields,” Carpenter said. The Class of ‘90 recipients of the $800 MVMSF scolar- ships were: High Honors student Ryan Warner, the son of Steve and Kathy Warner of Vermontville High Honors student Nicole Kipp, the daughter of Maple Valley Schools teachers Bill and Laurie Kipp of Nashville High Honors student Lynette Thompson, the Continued on next page— NYLE & DENISE Reception June 9,3:30 P.M. Maple Valley High School Cafeteria CLOSED Friday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m. p. CLOSED Saturday & Sunday, June 9th & 10th aa i j Carol Kersten leads the honors choir in song at the graduation ceremony. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 9 Senior Class President Roger Claypool recognized the irony and mixed emotions students often experience upon graduation. The Maple Valley High School Class of 1990 move thier tassles, without the help of the strong winds, to signify their graduation. Ninety-two seniors received their high school diplomas at a commencement ceremony Sunday at the Fuller Athletic Field. Salutatorian Brandon Roscoe tells his classmates to "Be ex­ cellent to each other." New graduates Ryan Warner, Nicole Kipp, Lynette Thompson, Cevin Cornish and Roger Claypool (front) receive their $800 scholarships from Junia Jarvie and Dorothy Carpenter of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation at the Maple Valley High School commencement Sunday at Fuller Athletic Field. tion daughter of Mike and Nan Thompson of Vermontville High Honors student Cevin Cornish, the son of Charles and Eunice Cornish of Vermontville Honor student and senior class president Roger Claypool, Jr., the son of Roger, Sr. and Norma Claypool of Nashville After the presentation ofthe MVMSF scholarships, Salutorian Brandon Roscoe gave a brief speech and called on his fellow classmates to treat people as they would be treated.' “In the words of two philosophers who are our age, ‘Be excellent to each other’,” Roscoe, quoting Bill and Ted from the movie “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” exhorted his peers. Roscoe gave way to class Valedictorian Scott Knoll, who reminsced about the years the graduates had spent together, touching on several high points, such as the several titles the Lions won in I football and basketball in the last four years. Knoll closed by reminding his peers that education is an ongoing process. “Our education doesn’t end here today,” he said. “But we now have a foundation to build upon, and what we do with it is up to us.” Class president Claypool also had some words ofpraise for Principal Lenz and the Maple Valley faculty and some words of encouragement for his classmates. He also noted the irony involved in graduation and the emotional significance of the event. “When we first started school all those years ago, we we’re saying, ‘Mom, I don’t feel good, do I have to go to school today’?” Claypool said. “Now many of us are wishing or asking, “But couldn’t we just stay (in high school) a little longer’.” Pastor Roscoe closed the ceremony with the benedic­ tion, and Vanderhoef led the recessional arrangement titl­ ed, “Ceremony at Margate.” TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. Pastor Don Roscoe of the Nashville Baptist Church gave the invocation at the graduation ceremony Sun­ day. 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Valid June 1-30, 1990 I I I I 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 10 Peace United Methodist Church plans special summer activities Three special events are planned at Peace United Methodist Church, near Nashville, during the month of June. A gospel concert, a festival and Vacation Bible School will be on the agenda. Beginning with Sunday, June 10, a gospel music con­ cert will feature "The GloryLand Express" with singing by Genny Wilson. She will be sharing her in­ strumental and vocal talents along with her personal faith. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include an opportunity for a freewill of­ fering to offset expenses. "Bring the children, young and old, for an evening of singing, playing and pro­ claiming the love of Jesus," said a spokesperson from the church. A highlight of the month, on Saturday, June 23, is the fourth annual June Fest, sponsored by the United Methodist Women. Friends from the community are wel­ come to come and share good food and conversation, the spokesperson said. A variety of good things to eat will be available for sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Strawberry shortcake and homemade ice cream will top the list, along with hot dogs. During June Fest, many baked goods and craft items will be offered for sale. Proceeds will go to support UMW's missionary outreach. During the week of June 25-29, Peace Church will be the location for kids to expe­ rience "The Island In The Son" Vacation Bible School. Children from pre-school age to seventh grade are wel­ come to attend. The sessions will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon. "Island In The Son" is based on the 13th chapter of First Corinthians. Bible sto­ ries, crafts, songs and lots of fun with friends will be high­ lights of the program. Vacation Bible School will be a combined effort again with the congregation of the Quimby United Methodist "Church. "Send the kids to experi­ ence living in the warmth of God's love," said the spokesperson. Peace United Methodist is located on M-79, four miles west of Nashville at the comer ofBanyville road. For more information, contact the church office at 517-852-1993. Obituaries Carson D. Ames NASHVILLE - Carson D. Ames, 84 or 311 Center Court, Nashville, passed away Friday, May 25, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Ames was bom Decem­ ber 20, 1905 in Eaton County, the son of Berton and Lillian (Perkins) Ames. He was married to Dorothy Hecker, May 28, 1930. He owned and operated his own farm for 52 years in the Kalamo area before coming to Nashville two years ago. Mr. Ames is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Shirley Ames of Hastings and Russell and Irene Ames of Brethren; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Pray Funeral Home, 405 W. Seminary, Charlotte, with Reverend Ron Brooks officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamo United Methodist Church. > BINGO : Residential & Farms I NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ REPAIRS RS RE-ROOFING • Fully Insured • FREE Estimates Licensed Contractor -75036 543-1002 604 W.Henry, Charlotte Mrs. Norton was employed at Baby Bliss in Nashville, Court Street Grill in Hastings and International Seal & Lock Company in Hastings. Mrs. Norton is survived by daughter, Mrs. Randy (Leona) Hook of Nashville; son and wife, Claude H. and Christina Norton of Nashville; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Carson of Jacksonville, Florida and Lizza Mae Hendrix of Nahunta, Georgia; two brothers, Fred Highsmith of Jacksonville, Florida and Frank Highsmith of Mt. Dora, Florida. She was preceded in death 20, 1984. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 31, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Thomas Voyles offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the Kidney Foundation. -SSBEE HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... CASTLETON, MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS Low interest Home Improvement loans are available from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) ■ THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. — NEW HIGHER INCOME LIMITS — Lender A new sign has been set in place at the Barryville Cemetery near Peace United Methodist Church on M-79 in Maple Grove Township. Present for the installation were (left to right) Jerry Newton, Burr Fassett, Zane Mead, Nancy Dowsett Lutz, Claire Tobias, Trudy Tobias and Jim Dowsett. Newton, a blacksmith, built the sign to match pictures of an earlier sign that stood at the cemetery entrance. Touch keyboarding classes begin June 19 Davenport College in Lans­ ing is offering a new program this summer for students ages 9 to 17 years. _ The Herzog system of keyboarding is a new, quick Absentee ballots are available Martha M. Norton _ NASHVILLE - Martha M. Norton, 74 of 5225 Bivens Road, Nashville, passed away Saturday, May 26, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Norton was born November 10,1915 in Nahunta, Georgia, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Stone) High­ smith. She was raised in Nahunta and attended schools ■ 9Nahu •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! there. She was married to Claude A. Norton, September 12, । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA * 1940. Came to the Hastings •T HURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.a •THURSDAYS area in about 1946, and has < Doors Open 5:30 * Early Birds 5:15 J resided at her present address since 1957. New sign erected at Barryville Cemetery For additional information contact* Cheryl Barth - 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 Application forms for absentee ballots for the June 11 annual school election may be obtained by contacting the superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, 49096. The telephone number is 852-9699. The Superintendent’s office will be open on Saturday, June 9, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and easy system to teach touch benefits from proper keyboar­ keyboarding to all ages. In on­ ding: writing skills improve; ly two months, students can frustration from “hunting and learn the entire keyboard and pecking’’ is eliminated; begin composing. In only editing is easier; and spelling seven hours, students are becomes more accurate. Classes begin June 19 and keyboarding at compsition speeds of 20 to 30 words a meet 1 ’A hours each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for minute. Keyboarding is now a basic two weeks — a total of nine computer literacy skill. hours of instruction on a com­ Students use their new skills puter keyboard. For registration forms, con­ for all types of school assignments, including com­ tact Pauline Hunt, secondary position, spelling, journals, gifted and talented co­ reports and newletters, and ordinator, at 852-1655. Com­ pleted forms with $30 fee computer programming. Students will notice these must be mailed by June 7. Vermontville Jr. Farmers to meet The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the home of Jeri Maters, 237 W. Main St. Those attending must have their fair entry forms in and camp registrations are due. Those who cannot attend are asked to call. Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 157 S. Main Street Vermontville NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1990-91 BUDGETS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday,,, June 11, 1990 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the administration building the Soard of Education of the Maple Valley Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed budgets including the general fund, debt retirement, lunch fund, athletic fund, and bookstore fund. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the proposed 1990-91 budgets. Copies of the proposed budgets are available for public inspection during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the administration building. Following the public hearing, the Board of Education may adopt its 1990-91 budgets. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Maple Valley Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 11 Some gardeners practice integrated pest management If you’re a home gardener who routinely uses resistant varieties, garden sanitation, biological pest controls, and careful surveillance of your plants to minimize plant health problems and avoid use ofchemical pesticides, you’ve been practicing integrated pest management. Now you have a name for it. Integrated pest management (IPM) is both a philosophical and a practical approach to pest control, explains Larry Olsen, Michigan State University Extension pesticide information coor­ dinator. IPM looks at the in­ terrelationships of plants and their environment and then uses a holistic approach to manage pests. “With IPM, pesticides are an option, but they’re just one choice of the many things that the gardener can use to effec­ tively manage pests,” Olsen says. An IPM approach tries to prevent problems and so minimize the need for con­ trols. Home gardeners who plant resistant or tolerant varieties to reduce the in­ cidence of plant disease; who rotate closely related crops around the vegetable garden to prevent the carryover of disease organisms in the soil; and who clean up garden debris in the fall to eliminate overwintering insects and disease organisms are already practicing some aspects of IPM. Managing soil fertility and watering keep plants growing vigorously and so help them resist attack by insects and diseases. Drought or lack of nutrients stresses plants and makes them more vulnerable to pests, Olsen explains. Therefore, soil sampling, fer­ tilizing and watering are also important aspects of IPM. Controlling weeds is an im­ portant part of an IPM ap­ proach to gardening, too, because weeds compete with crop plants for water, nutrients and sunlight, and they can be reservoirs of disease organisms and insects. Monitoring crops for insect problems, properly identify­ ing both pests and beneficial insects present, and making control choices based on thei likelihood of serious damage and the ability of natural enemies to control pests are Agenda Items MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Regular Board of Education Meeting IS"* 1 , ® RtbH L,T •ant iihrt«. tai®iifl)j, June 11, 1990 — 7:00 p.m. — Administration Building 1. Consideration of an adjusted operational budget for the 1989-90 school year. 2. Set a date for the organizational meeting of the Board of Education which must be held not later than the second Monday in July. 3. Approval of membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc. for the 1990-91 school year. 4. Approval of a sixth grade camping program in the spring of 1991 at the YMCA camp located Mystic Lake near Clare as recommended by Principal Nancy Potter. 5. Public Hearing and approval of an appropriations resolution for the 1990-91 school year. This includes General Fund, Debt Retirement Fund, Athletic Fund, Bookstore Account and Hot Lunch Account. 6. Action related to bids received on used school vehicles and equipment. 7. Committee Reports. 8. Consideration of grievances which have been fil­ ed by members of the Maple Valley Educational Sup­ port Personnel Association. 9. Other Business. 10. Adjournment. S.MainSlreel NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING June 14, 1990 • 7:00 PM • at the Nashville Council Chambers Purpose: To discuss the following purposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 1. ) Add to the end of Section 9.01 the following sentence: This district also permits certain residential use of upper stories in order to better assure the continuing vitality of the district. 2. ) Add to Section 9.02 (a) a new (Ixxxiii): (Ixxxiii) In upper floors only, one-bedroom and two-bedroom dwelling units with a minimum usable floor area exclusive of porches or utility areas of six hundred fifty (650) square feet per unit for one-bedroom units and of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet for two-bedroom units. 3. ) In Section 14.04(b), remove the words “commercial and non-residential”. major features of IPM. “The aim with IPM is not to try to eradicate insects, but to keep damage within reasonable limits,” Olsen says. “Many home gardeners want to minimize pesticide use and are willing to tolerate some damage if it means keeping chemicals out of the garden. So the IPM approach is well suited to them.” Sometimes chemical con­ trols are necessary. Cucumber beetles, for instance, carry the organisms responsible for bacterial wilt disease in cucumbers and other squash family crops. There is no cute for the disease except prevention, and the only way to prevent it is to stop the beetles before they can feed on the young plants and transmit the disease. The only reliable way to do that is to use chemical pesticides. Using a pesticide labeled for cucumber beetle control on the affected crops, mixing and Wanted BABYSITTER/NANNY WANTED: to live-in. (Kalama­ zoo). One child, Full-time, year around. Must have car and excel­ lent references. For information and interview call 1-616-349-4941. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Carson Ames wish to thank all the wonderful people who were so kind to us during our loss. Thank you to the Kalamo WCTU for the funeral luncheon and Carl’s Market A special thanks to Dr. Myers, Dr. Hildebrandt, Pennock Hospital staff, Nashville ambu­ lance service, Pastor Brooks, PastorBoger and our friends and neighbors. Your kindness will always be remembered. Dorothy Ames Russell Ames family David Ames family applying it according to label directions, and disposing of any leftovers and empty con­ tainers properly reduces the chance of environmental con­ tamination or accidental poisoning of non-target organisms, Olsen adds. Alternatives exist for other pests. Cabbage worms, which plague cabbage and other cab­ bage family crops, can be controlled with Bacillus thuringiensis, a bacterial disease of caterpillars that’s old as an insecticide under several trade names. When the caterpillars ingest it, they stop feeding almost immediately and die in a few days. Unlike chemical pesticides, B. thuringiensis can be used right up to harvest with no danger of chemical residues remaining on crops. It is harmless to humans, animals or insects other than caterpillars. Insects that prey on other insects can help control pests in the garden, Olsen points out. A predator such as the ladybird beetle, which feeds primarily on aphids, will not give the instant control that an insecticide spray gives, but over time it will reduce aphid numbers to tolerable levels. “A problem with chemical insecticides in the garden is that they often are more affec­ tive in wiping out the beneficial insects than the pests,” Olsen observes. “Then, when the pests make a comeback, there are few natural enemies to help keep their numbers in check. The result can be a population ex­ plosion and a bigger problem than the gardener had originally.” To preserve beneficial in- sects, learn to identify them, he urges. If possible, avoid spraying when they are present. To make spraying more ef­ ficient, learn something about the life cycle of an insect pest and use chemical when they’ll be the most effective. To pre­ vent damage to sweet corn from European com borer or com earworm, for instance, apply a preventive spray to developing ears before the worms chew their way inside. Once there, they are safe from pesticide. Whenever possible, use other control means to make chemicals unnecessary. In the vegetable ganien, for instance, place cardboard col­ lars around transplants when you plant them to protect them against cutworms. Hand-pick tomato hornworms from tomato plants. “One of the keys to vegetable garden pest control is to keep a close eye on plants so you spot potential problems before they have time to develop,” Olsen says. “If you catch it before it becomes widespread, you have more control options than if you let it get established over a large area. A few Colorado potato beetles could be handpicked; an infestation throughout a 100-foot row of potato plants is a different story. A single diseased cucumber plant could be removed and a preventive spray applied to the rest to protect them against cucumber beetles. If you wait until all the vines are wilted, spraying is a waste of time, effort and materials. It may make you feel better to take revenge on the beetles, but it won’t bring your plants back. And it unnecessarily adds chemicals to the environment.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 21,1990 • 7 PM Nashville Council Room PURPOSE: The United Methodist Church located at the Corner of Washington and North State has re­ quested a variance and or Special Use Permit to construct an addition on the present building. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 11, 1990 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 11, 1990. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL 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 two (2) member(s) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1994. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN VACANCY(IES): NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH John B. Krolik Ted Spoelstra 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. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 5, 1990 — Page 12 Maple Valley girls first in county; place in three state events The Maple Valley girls track team ran up 103 points on its way to winning the Barry County Invitational last Tuesday. Hastings finished second with 76 points, Mid­ dleville was third with 70 points, Delton was fourth with 31 points, and Lakewood was fifth with four. Winning the events for the Lions were Heidi Reese in the shot, discus, and high hurdles; the two mile relay team of Renee Rosin, Cindy Furlong, Mindy Shoup and Tammy Ashley; the 880 relay team of Reese, Shoup, Jennifer Phenix, and Janet Boldrey; Furlong in the two mile; and Boldrey in the 100 and 220 yard dash. Placing second were Shoup in the 880 yard run; Furlong in the mile run; Boldey in the long jump; Tracy Kangas in the shot put; Denee Cripe in the discus; Phenix in the low hurdles; and the mile relay team of Ashley, Kristin Reid, Shoup and Phenix. Placing third were Ashley in the 440 yard dash, Kangas in the discus and the 440 yad relay team of Reid, Kelly Eastman, Renee Rosin and Janet Pool. Jennifer Phenix placed fourth in the 220 yard dash and Kelly Eastman plac­ ed fifth in the high jump. Maple Valley Junior golfers to begin The Maple Valley Junior Golf League will begin June 11 at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. The league will run six consecutive Mondays with the final Monday being the nine hole tournament. The league time will start at 1 p.m. and will end no later than 4 p.m. All golfers must be at least 9 years old and are ex­ pected to have a set of clubs. The cost for members is $6 and $24 for non-members. If you have any questions call golf coach Mike Booker, 726-1066. Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0519 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. uc. #1748 K RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS BU BQ Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps t Estimates Available 726-03 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Two school records were broke during the meet. Heidi Reese broke the high hurdle recod with a time of 15.7, and the 880 yard relay team of Reese, Shoup, Phenix and Boldrey broke the school record with a time of 151.7. On Saturday the Maple Valley girls were at Wyoming Park High School where they placed in three events at the Class C State meet. Heidi Reese placed seventh in the discus; Janet Boldrey took sixth in the 440 yard dash; and the two mile relay team of Jennifer Phenix, Cindy Furlong, Mindy Shoup and Tammy Ashley placed 6th in a school record time of 10:09.48. Last Wednesday at the Lan­ sing State Journals Meet of Champions Heidi Reese prov­ Maple Valley’s varsity girls ed to be the best shot putter basketball team was recently and discus thrower in the Lan­ named in the Basketball sing area by finishing first in Coaches Association of both events. Tracy Kansas Michigan Newsletter, May placed second in the shot put 1990, for receiving first place and fifth in the discus; Denee in Class C as the 1989-90 Cripe placed fourth in the Academic All-State Team discus; Janet Boldrey finished with a G.P.A. of 3.682. second in the 440 yard dash in school record time of 1:00.3, and fifth in the 220 yard dash; Cindy Furlong placed fifth in the mile run and the two mile The next Eaton County relay team of Phenix, Small Animal Association Furlong, Shoup and Ashley meeting is scheduled for placed fourth. Wednesday, June 6, at 7:30 The boys and girls track p.m. in Kardel Hall in teams will have their awards Charlotte. night Wednesday, June 6 in This meeting is mandatory the high school auditorium. for members and their parents The public is invited to attend. M.V. Lion eagers tops in academics Maple Valley also ended up third in the state overall. Listed below are the #1 Class A through D Academic teams: #1 Class A Academic Team - 3.730, West Bloomfield, Coach Ronna Greenberg. #1 Class B Academic Team - 3.579, G.R. Forest Hills Central, Coach Bill VanderWoud. #1 Class C Academic Team - 3.682, Maple Valley, Coach Jerry Reese. #1 Class D Academic Team - 3.767, Central Lake, Coach Gary Johnson. Small Animal Assoc, mandatory meeting set Horse care instructorsPeople who know about horses and would like to help kids learn about them, can be listed in Michigan State University’s Youth Horse Clinic Personnel List. Richard J. Dunn, MSU Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice equine specialist, says that the 1980 publication is now being updated. Dunn is looking for people who have a strong background in horse-related topics and who enjoy working with youth groups. These groups inlcude 4-H clubs, vocational agriculture chapters and horse breed association youth groups. Dunn says the list is prepared for educational pur­ poses only and there is no charge to be listed. He says he would like to have the listing completed by June 1, or as soon as possible. Interested people should call 517-353-1784. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck drivers, general labor. Needed approx. end of June, 1990 to end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. and leaders who plan to show and sell small animals (goats, rabbits, ducks, geese, chickens or turkeys) at the fair. Ifthe member cannot attend (due to unforeseen or extreme Nashville Pee Boys Baseball standings 4-H AdvisoryCouncil to meet The Eaton County 4-H Ad­ visory Council • will meet Monday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte fairgrounds. 4-H leaders, parents and 4-H members are urged to at- tend. Persons who are not now involved in 4-H are welcome to attend to find out more about 4-H in the county. 4-H Council is an advisory body for the total Eaton Coun­ ty 4-H program. Promotion named at Independent Bank of Michigan Edward B. Swanson, presi­ dent and executive officer of Independent Bank-South Michigan, has announced the promotion of Duane H. Hoxie to assistant vice president. Hoxie has been a member of the staff at Independent Bank-South Michigan since 1986 when he was employed as a commercial lender. He is currently the bank manager of the Independent Bank-South Michigan’s Olivet office. Prior to his joining Indepen­ dent Bank-South Michigan, which has an office in Ver­ montville, Hoxie worked for the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration as a loan officer. ‘‘Duane’s strong background in lending made him an excellent choice for this promotion,” Swanson said. ‘‘We are confident that he will continue to help the bank grow as well as provide superior service to our customers.” Hoxie earned his bachelor of business administration degree at Western Michigan University in 1983. A resident of Olivet, Hoxie is active in that community through the Rotary, Junior Achievement and the Economic Development Council. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml Both Day or Night Shifts Available Community Notices e.o.e. AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. circumstances), a parent or leader may attend instead. Fair responsibilities, bam duties, sale procedures, com­ mittees and other topics will be discussed. Team W-L Nashville Hardware ..4-1 M.V. Implement..... ..4-1 Eaton Fed. Savings Bank..3-1 Arbor Tree Farm.............. 2-1 M.V. Concrete.................. 2-3 Nashville Auto................... 1-2 Powers Service............ 1-4 Nashville Dairy Delite 1-4 BCS THE TOUGHEST TILLER ON EARTH! MODEL 205 5 HP industrial engine all ball bearing construction all gear transmission 2 forward speeds, 1 reverse, with both front and rear mounted attachments □ Quick hitch of attachments □ Variable Track Width □ Easy to use handle bar mounted controls. □ □ □ □ — ACCESSORIES — 18 rear tine tiller • 30” and 40” cutter bar • 22” rotary mower with catcher • 20” snowthrower • front mounted plow TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts and 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, June 5, 1990 — Page 13 Local petroleum dealer‘honored’ Capitalaires Quartet to sing in Nashville The Capitalaires Quartet from Lansing will perform at the Church of the Nazarene at Nashville Sunday, June 10, at 7 p.m. The Capitalaires are a male gospel quartet and have been singing for more than 25 years. Hie group's blend of Southern Gospel styling and .close harmony have inspired audiences and resulted in many awards from the Michigan Gospel Music Association. The Capitalaires have recorded 11 albums and travel more than 10.000 miles a year to meet their concert schedule of over 70 concerts annually. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES Video system drawing winner ''V k%Sl f Sue Fleming of Lansing was the winner af a Sega Video Game System from the Michigan Entertainment Center of Nashville. The prize is the result of a draw­ ing held at the company's booth at the first annual Lansing Home and Garden Show at the Lansing Center. She is shown here accepting her prize from Dave Liebhauser of the Michigan Entertainment Center. S Maple Valley Treesand Shrubs S”* 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) ££**£ Z/^oit *OS S“’ a»*» 726-1108 FREE DRAWING FOR A TREE Gerald "Jerry” Kent of Kent Oil Company in Nashville received the Pioneer Award from the Michigan Petroleum Associa­ tion during the associations recent spring convention and trade show. This award is for 40 years of association with the petroleum industry. Kent provides service to customers in Hastings, Bellevue, Nashville, Charlotte, Olivet and Ver­ montville. He joined the fami­ ly business in 1949. Swiss Steak dinner to benefit Lakes Maple Leaf Grange will have a swiss steak benefit sup­ per for Bernard and Mabie Lake of Nashville. Bernard isn’t able to get around. It will be held June 16 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Grange hall located on M-66, four miles south of Nashville. AU proceeds will go to the Lakes. OPEN EVENINGS 4:30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 !!’’■■ H itB Wife.fl' The Village Council of the Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on a proposed additional millage rate of .0353 mill for operating to be levied in 1990. The hearing will be held on ... June 14, 1990 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 increase operating revenues from ad valorum property taxes in 1990 otherwise permitted by Public Act 5 of 1982 by 3.659%. The taxinggpg unit publishing this notice,, and identified below,, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice published by: VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 206 N. Main Street Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-9544 Join the Baby Your Baby Campaign iWIM, H*ktajMU4 What is wic? Barry-Eaton District Health Dept Good Nutrition for You dnd Your Baby! WIC supplies extra food for • Women - pregnant or breast-feeding • Infants - under 1 year • Children - 1 to 5 years 528 Beech Street Charlotte, Ml 48813 Phone: (517) 543-2430 (517) 485-7110 110 W. Center Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9516 Ask about the free health screening available during WIC process if you are qualified! WIC income Guidelines 2 3 Weekly $213 286 358 4 431 5 6 7 8 504 576 ' 649 Family Size 1 721 Biweekly $ 426 572 716 862 1,008 1,152 1,298 1,442 Monthly $ 922 1,237 4,551 1,865 2,180 2,495 2,809 3,124 Yearly $11,063 14,837 18,611 22,385 26,159 29,933 33,707 37,481 Additional Maternal Child Services available at Barry-Eaton District Health Department: • Mich-Care • Medicaid Health Screening • Well-Child Check-up • Immunization Clinic • Maternal Support Services Program • Prenatal Classes for those who qualify. Please call to schedule appointment or for additional information. �The Mople Volley News. Noshville, Tuesdoy. June 5, 1990 — Poge 14 Borers and leafminers can threaten your Birch Trees The birch leafminer and the bronze birch borer are an an­ nual threat to birch trees. “Generally, the leafminer and the bronze birch borer will attack the tree simultaneously,” says Allen Krizek, Eaton Copunty Exten­ sion Director. “The leafminer weakens the tree by attacking for five or six consecutive seasons, making it extremely susceptible to attack by the borer.” The leafminer does what the name implies, it eats inside the birch leaf. The borer feeds on the tissues just beneath the bark. Both are hard to control but can be prevented if the homeowner understands a lit­ tle about the biology of these pests. The birch leafminer is perhaps the most common in­ river birches are less suscepti­ ble. Tree mortality from birch leafminer is rare in ornamen­ tal plantings. However, heavy attack by this pest puts severe stress on the tree by reducing the leaf area available for photosynthesis. Birches under such stress are probably more susceptible to attack by other insects, especially the bronze birch borer, and disease. Most of the damage is done by the spring generation, so early control is imperative. sect pest of birch in the nor­ thern United States. Few trees escape attack in years when this leafmining sawfly (a type of wasp) is abundant. “Ifyou stand back and look at the tree, it will have a brown, scorched look when leafminers are attacking,” Krizek says. Blistering and browning of birch foliage is caused by the larvae’s feeding inside the leaves. Larvae feed for ap­ proximately two weeks, enlarging the mine until most ofthe leafis damaged. Mature larvae chew exit holes in the leaf, drop to the ground and construct earthen cells for pupation. The pupal stage may last several weeks. Leafminers prefer paper, gray and European white birch trees. Black, yellow and Results of a recent well testing program in Eaton County indicate that nearly all of the wells tested were below the 10 parts per million (ppm) nitrate limit recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency. Seventy-seven wells located across Eaton County were tested by the Michigan State University, Crops and Soil Science Department mobile testing van. Of that total, 96 percent showed zero to 3.0 ppm nitrate levels — well below the EPA established standard. SALES' SERVICE • PARTS • ACCESSORIES PQLARIS YjuII recommend it toyour mends We Ship UPS Daily If you need something shipped we can do it. ■al Business Services 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 852-9377 OPEN Mon. 9-8; Tues, thru Fri. 9 to 5:30; Sat. 9 to Noon CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales arid miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and the Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. CThometowm J to 1 % inches long. The European white birch and its cutleafvariety are par­ ticularly susceptible to borer attack. Paper or canoe, yellow and gray birches are also at­ tacked, but to a lesser degree. River birch appears to be resistant. One of the best con­ trol methods is to avoid plan­ ting susceptible trees. Chemical control is difficult once larvae have bored into the trunk. The current strategy is to spray the foliage and bark with insecticide, such as Lindane, to control egg-laying adults or newly hatched larvae before they enter the bark (early June). All pesticides should be us­ ed according to the directions listed on the label. For more information, con­ tact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte (phone 517/543-2310 or 372-5594). tire tree. Tree injury is caused by excessive larval tunneling in the inner bark or sap­ conducting vessels (phloem) and the region of tree diameter growth (cambium). Bronze birch borer adults are small, slender, olive to copper bronze-colored beetles nearly one-half inch in length. Females are slightly larger than males. All larval stages are white, slender and legless. Mature larvae, found in the bark of the tree, can reach up Nitrate levels low in Eaton County Snowmobiles Bob's Service Shop Controlling the second generation may also be desirable, but summer control efforts are not effective. Chemical control methods include foliar sprays, which should be applied in early to mid-May to control egg­ laying adults. Use Sevin, malathion, Orthene or Lindane. The first sign of borer at­ tack is usually a dieback ofthe uppermost branches, followed by gradual decline and, in two or three years, death ofthe en- LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville (KOK CREDIT BB S3 Approximately 4 percent of the test results exceeded the 10 ppm nitrate limit. The higher nitrate levels ranged from 11 to 14 ppm and were found at various locations across the county. These results are consistent with a similar well testing clinic held in 1989. High levels of nitrate in drinking water can cause a blood disorder in infants. This disorder, known as methemoglobinemia, reduces the ability ofred blood cells to carry oxygen. Nitrates can get into drink­ ing water if a well is im­ properly constructed or located near a septic field; from barnyard or agricultural field run off; from industrial wastes; or because it is found naturally in the soil. Technology for removing nitrate from drinking water exists in the form of reverse osmosis, ion exchange and distillation. An alternate drinking water source may also be an option by deepen­ ing the well or changing aquifers. The well testing clinic was sponsored by the Eaton Coun­ ty Cooperative Extension Service. You take care of your farm, and we'll take care of your insurance needs. 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June 4 - 4-H Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 6 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 7 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 9 - 4-H Beef Fitting and Showing Workshop, 10 a. m., Mike Higgins residence. June 9 - Barry County Rabbit Show, Expo Center, Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings. Call the Extension Office for more details. June 10 Horseshoe Knights, Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 11 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 12-14 - Free pressure gauge checks, 9-4 p.m., at the Ex­ tension Office. Just bring your canning lid. June 13 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 14 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 15 - Fair Entries taken at Fair Office, 4 to 7 p.m. June 16 - Pygmy Goat Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., Dan Hale residence, 7546 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell. June 16 - 4-H Point Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 16 - 4-H Work Day for new fairgrounds, Fairgrounds, Hastins. June 18 - Southwest Michigan Canola Tour, beginning at 9 a.m. in Barry County. Contact the Extension Office for more information. June 18 - Benefit 4-H Dog Show, 7 to 8:30 p.m., former Bliss Can Plant, Hastings. June 20 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. June 21 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 21 - Ag Field Day, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners. June 23 - Dairy Goat Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., April Olney residence, 9585 Tasker Rd., Bellevue. June 23 - 4-H Rodeo Club Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 24 - Horseshoe Knights 4-H Speed Show (2 days), Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 25 - Benefit 4-H Dog Show, 7 to 8:30 p.m., former Bliss ince there are never enough Shours in the day to do everything, make-ahead snac that provide quick energy for people on the run are a smart move. Here are two simple recipes that feature California dried apricots, nature’s little powerhouse packed with vi­ tamin A, potassium, dietary fiber and iron. This tasty Dried Apricot Oat-Nut Snack Mix is a blend of nuts, rolled oats, oat bran, California dried apri­ cots and raisins tossed lightly in a cinnamon-honey coating. Healthier than store-bought snacks because it’s low in fat, sugar and sodium, this mix also makes a delicious cold cereal or an exciting ice cream top­ ping. APRICOT OAT-NUT SNACK MIX cups rolled oats cups oat bran teaspoons cinnamon teaspoon nutmeg cup walnut halves, broken cup almonds, coarsely chopped or slivered ‘A cup raw sunflower seeds 5 tablespoons vegetable oil % cup honey, melted IMicup California dried apricots, quartered (6 ounce) % cup raisins Preheat oven 325°F. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and next 6 ingredients; toss well. Drizzle oil over mixture and toss until coated. Drizzle melted honey and continue tossing until coated, mixture should be clumpy. Divide mixture onto two cookie sheets, spreading evenly. In top third ofoven, bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven; stir with wooden spoon, mixing thor­ oughly. Continue to bake 30 min­ utes more, stirring every ten min­ utes. Return snack mix to bowl; add dried fruits. Toss gently and cool. Can be stored for 2 weeks in airtight containers or frozen up to 2 months. Makes 20 servings, approximately 265 calories per ¥2 cup serving, 7 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate, 13 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium and 4 g dietary fiber. 3 2 2 % Apricot-Nut Supreme Brownies combine slivered almonds, California dried apricot pieces and melted white chocolate in a light almond flavored batter that bakes into a heavenly tasting treat. Sweet-tangy apricots balance the richness of white chocolate and almonds perfectly in this updated version of the traditional dark chocolate brownie. APRICOT NUT SUPREME BROWNIES 4 oz. white chocolate or white % teaspoon baking powder baking bars ¥4 teaspoon salt cup margarine 1 cup California dried cup sugar apricots, quartered and 2 eggs divided teaspoon almond extract cup slivered almonds, ¥4 cup all-purpose flour divided Preheat oven to 350°F. In small sauce pan, melt white chocolate and margarine over low heat. Stir constantly until mixture becomes a curdling consistency; remove from heat. Add sugar, eggs and extract; stir quickly to blend. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into white chocolate mixture; add half the apricots and almonds to the batter. Pour into a greased KPA" X 7" X PA" pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining apricots and almonds. Bake 25 minutes or until golden and brownies begin to pull away from the edge ofthe pan. Makes 18 brownies, approximately 120 calories each, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 6 g fat, 24 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium and 2 g dietary fiber. Optional: Drizzle top of brownies with melted white or dark chocolate. For more apricot recipes, send a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to: California Apricot Advisory Board, Department B-C, 1280 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, California, 94595. Caution urged in handling Anhydrous Ammonia VtiiKyWtrt^ “Few chemicals used on the farm at this time of year are more dangerous than anhydrous ammonia. A mo­ ment’s carelessness can result in permanent injury,” says Roger A. Betz, Eaton County Extension Agricultural Agent. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE “The most abused safety factor is failure to wear gloves and goggles—the minimum in personal protection —when transferring anhydrous am­ monia,” says Howard J. Doss, Michigan State Univer­ sity Cooperative Extension Service agricultural safety specialist. Several factors make anhydrous ammonia a poten­ tial threat: its extremely cold temperature, which can freeze skin tissue on contact; its caustic nature, which can bum skin; its attraction to moisture (this means anhydrous am­ monia will be readily attracted to lungs and eyes); and the ex­ treme pressure under which it is stored. Even a pinhole leak can be a serious hazard. “The goggles ahould com­ pletely cover the eyes and be tight fitting. Ordinary glasses will afford little protection,” Doss says. “The gloves should be designed for handl­ ing anhydrous ammonia. Never use ordinary household or work gloves. Purchase pro­ per gloves at the local elevator or from the anhydrous ammonis supplier." A five-gallon supply of fresh water should be immedately available for washing and flushing in case of a spill. Because anhydrous ammonia is readily absorbed by water, the water should be changed daily. Doss also ad­ vises carrying a small plastic 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm l/Ve stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Alfalfa insect twilight meeting set for June 7 A meeting for area alfalfa justified. The first choice is to producers to get first-hand in­ cut the alfalfa soon and then formation on the management check the regrowth. During the meeting dif­ of alfalfa insects will be Thursday, June 7. The stop ferent insects found in alfalfa will begin at 8 p.m. and be fields will be identified and done by 9. The location is at their economic thresholds will the comer of Wheaton and be discussed. The spray op­ Vermontville Highway, three tions will be identified along or four miles north of with harvesting management Charlotte, on the Dick Parr to control insects and max­ imize yield and alfalfa quality. farm. Alfalfa weevil has reached The Soil Conservation Service economic thresholds in some will discuss no-till alfalfa fields and a decision needs to establishments. The educational event is be­ be made on whether to spray or not. Ifone-fourth ofthe tips ing sponsored by the Eaton show feeding damage and it County Cooperative Exten­ will be more than a week sion Service and Soil Conserbefore it will be cut, then a Vation Service. Free spray of insecticide may be refreshments will be provided. eyewash bottle filled with water in a shirt pocket for im­ mediate use in case of a blast of anhydrolus ammonia in the face. If liquid ammonia touches the skin or eyes, the affected area should be immediately and continuously flushed with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Use only water for first aid treatmentdo not apply ointments or powders to the affected area. “If any kind of an accident with anhydrous ammonia oc­ curs, the individual should not delay in seeing a doctor,” Doss says. “I know of at least one farmer who inhaled anhydrous ammonia and did not get medical attention. To­ day, that individual's lungs are so filled with scar tissue that he is dependent on an ox­ ygen bottle and is no longer farming.” The anhydrous ammonia nurse tank and the field ap­ plicator and other equipment should be checked daily. Use some common sense and in­ spect for potential problems and then replace or repair before an accident happens. Whenever anyone is apply­ ing anhydrous ammonia, co­ workers and others shouldd be informed of that person’s schedule. “Someone needs to be aware of and concerned about an overdue operator,” Doss says. “If an operator is stop-; ped in the field for an unusual* period of time when working conditions are normal and equipment should be moving, someone should see if there is trouble. An accident causing eye damage could have left the operator helpless and stranded." Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �WEST MICHIGAN’S Best Advertising Buy! Graphics reSf |shopper| X____________________________ 1952 North Broadway — P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 965-3955 (616) 945-9554 DEADLINE FRIDAY at 5:00 P.M. 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Published Every Tuesday DEADLINE Noon FRIDAY Prior to Tuesday Publication S“T“" 3,200 t SSf0 7,000 Galesburg KALAMAZOO IRK6TLUOOD news 1952 North Broadway — P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-8051 DEADLINE Noon FRIDAY Published Every Tuesday CIRCULATION OVER ........... Coldwater • 6,000 HOW ics Commercial Printer We b & Sh ee tfe d Offset • Flyers • Newsletters • Tickets • Brochures • Stationery • Business Cards • Invitations ’Newspapers • Programs • Minitabs • Carbonless Forms 1952 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-06-12.pdf 4d879e94b0d134097aea7f428ee65691 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Us ^r//NGS, NGS ju. ju ’49058 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058-Wp°x A' "?•' 9Or; Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 46 — Tuesday, June 12, 1990 More than 300 grads turn out for alumni banquet Superintendent Wolff gets awards from M.V. Alumni Association J-Ad Graphics News Service MAPLE VALLEY — The Vermontville, Nashville, Maple Valley Alumni Association presented retiring Superintendent of Schools Carroll Wolff with two awards at the group’s annual banquet last month, said association president Russ Furlong. Wolff was presented the Distinguished Service Award and another plaque recogniz­ ing him as an honorary member of the VNMVAA. “The Association Board of Directors voted to present Wolff with the awards in con­ sideration of his 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Maple Valley School District and to education,’’ Furlong said. He added that Wolff is the first and thus far the only per­ son to be awarded an honorary membership in the association. Over 300 Vermontville High School, Nashville High School and Maple Valley High School returned to their alma mater from all over the state and across the country , and Furlong said it was the largest turnout ever for the an­ nual banquet, which for the first time had to be held in the high school gym. Following a social hour in which punch and coffee were served, a dinner of swiss steak, mash potatoes, gravy, vegatables, bread and dessert was served by members ofthe Maple Valley Band and members of the jayvee cheerleading squad. The banquet was catered by Rob Piercefield of Mulliken, and Furlong said everyone en­ joyed the meal. Entertainment was provided by the singing Priddy Sisters and Children of Nashville. “The entertainment was just terrific,” Furlong noted. “The Priddy family did a super job for us.” Among the special and honored guests at the banquet was 1990 MVHS graduate and senior class vice president Dawn Lundquist, who gave the response to the Class of 1990’s induction and welcome to the association, which was given by Furlong. In addition, special presen­ tations were made to the following Honored Teachers for their excellent service to See Superintendent, on page 6 Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff (center) receives the Distinguished Service Award from officers of the Vermontville, Nashville, Maple Valley Alumni Association, (l-r) Treasurer Nancy Ostergren, Nashville Secretary Judy Hook, Wolff, President Russ Fulong and Vermontville Secretary Julie Khouri. Proposed addition to Vermontville’s First Congregational Church stirs Council debate by Mark LaRose StaffWriter VERMONTVILLE A proposed addition to the historic, 151-year-old First Congregational Church pro­ mpted debate Thursday that led the Vermontville Village Council to refer the matter to committee. The proposal calls for rerouting the driveway and the destruction of three trees, which prompted the discussion. John Krolik, the Congrega­ tional church addition com­ mittee chairman, brought the plan before the board and re­ quested the council’s approval. He noted that the council had approved the proposed expansion in March 1989, when Committee Member Louise Viele presented a letter to the council requesting ap­ proval of the addition. “As we are experiencing a greatly increased Sunday school attendance, we are in dire need ofclassroom and of­ fice space. Our hopes are to add on to the church in such a way as to remain on the Historical Commission Roll. “We have polled our con­ gregation informally and received their overwhelming approval. After architectural and financial studies are com­ pleted, the proposal to build an addition to the church will be put to a formal vote. “We are asking if there is any village law or zoning or­ dinance that would prevent the building of an addition to the Congregational Church. If there is no objection to our plans for the church, we would like to receive a letter from the Village Council stating your approval.” Viele also told the council that it would be a two-story addition and that its design would be in harmony with the extant architecture of the historic site. A month before Viele tendered the Congregational See Proposed, on page 2 John Krolik (standing), First Congregational Church Expansion Committee Chairman, presents the plans for the addition to the Vermontville Village Council. WEST MAIN STREET 68’6” EXISTING CHURCH PROPOSED ADDITION TO VERMONTVILLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH X Indicates Trees The three trees on the left side of the driveway in this photo would be cut down to make it possible to straighten the driveway if the First Congregational Church (background) in Vermontville's planned expansion is approved. The church wants to straighten the driveway behind the church for safety and aesthetic reasons. If the driveway remains where it is, the door of the addition will be too close to it and could cause safety problems. And with the drive running straight, the grounds will look better, John Krolik told the council Thursday. ■ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 12, 1990 — Page 2 aitfi Proposed church addition stirs debate , church's request for approval for. an addition, Homer Winegar made a similar re­ quest on the behalf ofthe Ver­ montville Bible Church. The council unanimously passed President Pro Tern Russ Bennett’s motion to' “grant the Vermontville Bible Church permission to build the proposed addition.’’ However, last March the council only granted tentative approval of the First Con­ gregational Church’s planned expansion. At that time, Bennett and Trustee Rod Harmon’s mo­ tion to approve the expansion on the back of the Congrega­ tional church — providing the addition retains ti.e architec­ tural integrity of the historic period in which the church was built and that it meets with the approval of the Michigan Historical Commis­ sion — also passed unanimously. Krolik, in presenting copies of a diagram of the property and the actual design of the addition Thursday, reiterated the church’s need for addi­ tional classroom and office space. He noted that Sunday school is taught in the Griswold Room, which is essentially the whole basement. “It’s a nice big room, but it’s not conducive to teaching Sunday school lessons. When you have 45 kids down there, it can get pretty noisy,” Krolik said. from front Krolik said that after con­ back. “And to me the addition sulting a list of architects pro­ vided by the State Historical looks like it has an odd shape Commission, the church had and might not be consistent retained Battle Creek architect with the existing architec­ Randy Case, who was on the ture,” Harmon said. “And I list and who subsequently. really hate to see those big ’•deS^gited'tlftta^tidifr writli the vAftlut trees chopped down.” Krolik, acknowledged the historical significance of the i m p o rtance of the building in mind. He also explained that for architecture. “Before any ground is aesthetic and safety reasons, the church wanted to moved,” he said. “We plan straighten the driveway, to have the state’s approval.” He also explained to the which would require the removal of three large trees, council that according to the architect’s design, the back two walnuts and a scrub door of the proposed addition maple. Krolik said he was seeking would be close to the existing drive and couldjeopardize the approval for that part of the safety of the congregation. plan since the council had already approved the addition Krolik added that straightening the driveway and had sent the church a let­ would also give the property a ter to that effect. more aesthetically pleasing Nevertheless, upon looking appearance. at the design on paper, Har­ Besides the questions con­ mon questioned whether it cerning the driveway and the would meet with the council’s condition and the state’s re­ removal of the trees, there quirements for the architec­ was some discussion about the ture of additions to historical property. Krolik agreed that this too is buildings. Harmon also made it clear a “tricky question” because the land the church sits on is that he was opposed to the part of the original square the removal of the trees and led federal government provided the push to refer the matter to to the village itself. the Buildings and Grounds Committee as well as the In fact, the four quarter­ acre properties adjoining the Legal and Grants Committee. “We were approached by intersection of east-west and north-south Main Streets are Mrs. Viele, who said the church was considering technically part ofthe original building an addition. There village square and cannot be was nothing mentioned about sold. the building going this far,” The properties now occupy­ Harmon said, referring to the ing the village square are the plan to straighten the drive in Congregational and Methodist NASHVILLE — COMMUNITY — Saturday, June 16th Check out the sales at the following locations... □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ 112 Cleveland St. 2237 S. Clark Rd. 332 S. Sherman 523 Gregg St. 122 W. Francis 107 S. State 440 Durkee 826 Washington □ □ □ □ □ □ □ 951 E. Sherman 228 Lentz St. 820 N. Main St. 115 W. Casgrove 512 N. Main St. 6975 S. Clark Rd. 803 Reed St. — Nashville Assembly of God Church Sponsored by ... NASHVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bob Golm sells the Vermontville Council on a new insurance plan for village employees. churches and the museum and the park. In response to questions about dimensions, Krolik said the church had retained a surveyor, Robert Reed of Charlotte. Upon learning there was some concern expressed by the bordering property owner to the west, Hildred Peabody, who has maintained the pro­ perty around the trees in ques­ tion for the last 50 years, Krolik said that the church would be happy to draw up an agreement with her to replace the trees. “We realize that this is a sensitive issue for several reasons, and it is our intent to meet the state’s requirements concerning additions to historical structures,” Krolik said. “According to the ar­ chitect, the best way to main­ tain the historic designation of a building when an addition is made is to leave a passageway or a vestibule between the ex­ isting structure and the addi­ tion, which is our intention.” After discussion about rerouting the drive and the possibility of altering the plan to accommodate the trees, Bennett said he had to support Hannon’s idea of tabling any decision until the proposal could be reviewed by the Building and Grounds and Legal and Grants committees. “But I don’t think this is a problem that can’t be over­ come,” Bennett added, and Trustee Ron Houck said he thought the drive could be made to jog around the trees. President Sue Villanueva also cautioned that the alley was a fire lane, and Bennett noted that it was also used by semi-trailers going to the Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m.. Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ....7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville stores. “As far as the trees go, we won’t fight about it in court, so if you’re not going to the legal committee for any other reason, we’ll drop the request to remove the trees,” Krolik said. Later he added that if the people of Vermontville were opposed to the idea, the church would reconsider the plans before taking legal action. The church is not going to hire an attorney to dispute property lines or anything else, Krolik said. “We just want to resolve this in a way that insures that all parties concerned are happy.” “I suppose if the council says they want the trees to stay, we’d redesign,” Krolik said after the meeting. “But right now we’re hoping they’ll allow us to remove the trees and to straighten the driveway.” He added that the plans for 10% OFF FABRIC (Excluding Sale Items) Good thru Saturday, June 23 V3 OFF in Stock Patterns McCalls, Simplicity, Kwik Sew Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station 218 E. State St., Hastings East of Michigan Ave Ph. 945-9673 HOURS Mon. thru S»L 9-530; FrL Ill 7 1 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of 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. ALAN METTLER EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 110 S. Main, Vermontville Confinued on next page COUPON Sun. School ......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service............. 7 p.m. HRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH the addition, not just the diagram presented to the council, were available to the public. “If anyone wants to look at the plans, they’re welcome to stop by the church and see them,” Krolik said. “We’re actually quite proud ofthem.” Harmon said he could understand the church’s desire to get going with the construc­ tion project, but he felt the matter required further discussion, and his motion to refer it to the committees passed unanimously. The issue could divide the Village of Vermontville because its historical heritage and its trees of so important to its residents. Krolik said the church wants to avoid this any cost. One party close to the discussion suggested leaving the drive where it has been for the past 150 years and that the church face the door ofthe ad- 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. 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School .......11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Fellowship Time After Worship Call for information about youth choir, Bible study, youth group, and other activities. 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.) REV. SALLEY NOLEN REV. WAYNE SMITH, RECTOR FATHER FRANCISCO Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. O �From previous page dition to the north or south side, instead of to the west, where it would be near the drive. That way there wouldn’t be a safety problem for the con­ gregation, and the trees and the drive could stay where they’ve always been, the con­ fidential source added. ‘‘People in Vermontville are proud of their heritage. A change in the public square and removing those trees may not be very popular,” the cource said. ‘‘An Eaton County Sheriffs deputy once told me that there are two things you don’t do in Eaton County: orie is that you don’t run over ducks in Eaton Rapids, and the other is that you don’t knock down trees in Vermontville.” In other village business Thursday: — The council approved a new insurance package for Department of Public Works employees that will call for the village to pay a portion of the prescription medicine ex­ penses of DPW employees and their families. The special program was necessitated by the new in­ surance company’s refusal in­ clude prescription medicine insurance in the package the council approved for the employees last month. Bob Golm of Golm and Associates, who developed the new package through the Time Insurance Co., told the council that the unique prescription coverage was necessary because other coverage was unavailable. The presription plan will have Mace Pharmacy in Nashville as the employees' primary vendor of medicines. It was necessary because after reviewing the health records or forms submitted by the employees and their families, Time would not approve the pprescription coverage that wasThe Maple Valley News, supplied by Blue Cross, the village’s former insurer. Although the council had some questions about the unusual plan, it was approved when DPW Supervisor Tony Wawiernia and assistant Monte O’Dell told the council they wanted the new insurance because it offered additional coverage, including life in­ surance, dental coverage and sick pay. According to Golm, the complicated plan will not be a great expense for the village, which saves $18 per month on the new premium. 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CIRRUS. Magic Line fr«e Get the "SPIRIT* at Eaton Federal Federilly Intored to $100,000 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Equd Homing LENDER �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 12, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... Cemetery improvements topped news in 1951 By Susan Hinckley Major improvements to Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery were at the top of the news 39 years ago this week. First, additional land had been bought, and finally a $10,000 bequest made many years earlier was to be used in construction of a funeral chapel. Details of this project and other stories of the day ap­ peared in The Nashville News issue of June 14, 1951. Bequest made 17 years ago to be used for building cemetery funeral chapel Plans are under way for star­ ting construction of a funeral chapel in Lakeview cemetery. A grant of $10,000, for the explicit purpose, was left by Daniel L. Smith, who died in 1934. Today, (in 1951) in spite of administrative costs, the amount still is a few dollars in excess of $10,000 and the trustee of the estate is desirous of having the Village ofNashville and the Lakeview Cemetery Association qualify with the terms of the will, so that the estate may be closed. According to terms of Mr. Smith’s will, the bequest did not become available until after the death of his widow, Jennie Appelman Smith. After her death there was some delay because of difference of opinion as to just what sort of funeral chapel would be best, and whether it might be wise to wait until additional funds could be found for building something a bit more suitable than could be financed for $10,000. Then war-time restrictions on building fur­ ther curtailed any possible action. Officials of the village and the cemetery association now figure they can erect a suitable building with the available funds and it is planned to have an architect design plans, so that negotiations may be started for construction this year. There was some talk of building the chapel onto the east side of the mausoleum, but apparently that idea has been discarded. Since the pur­ chase last week of about 33 acres of additional land ad­ joining the cemetery, it has been suggested that the land­ scaped addition might provide a much better site and that a more attractive location could be found further north of the mausoleum. Mr. Smith made his bequest for a funeral chapel shortly after he had attended a funeral in Lakeview Cemetery during a rainstorm. There should be, he said, some facilities for services at the cemetery in case of inclement weather. Although he left less than $40,000 as an estate, he specified that an unrestricted sum of $10,000 be turned over to the Village of Nashville for such a project. The only restriction was that it be paid after the death of his widow. To her he also left their home in Battle Creek and a monthly income of $100. Two step-sons received bequests of $1,500 cash each, and the re­ mainder of the estate went to the Salvation Army and the Michigan Children’s Aid Society. Mr. Smith was a colorful figure. Bom near the present site of Nashville in 1858, he might be called one of the town’s pioneers, for he work­ ed here as a young man, when Nashville still was a rough, new lumbering town. During his younger years he worked as a bank cashier in a frontier town in Kansas, lived adventurously in the west for a dozen years and then came back east and made half a dozen fortunes, which he lost in part. In the early 1890s he was written up in the newspapers as “the fastest talking salesman in the United States.” At that time he was traveling from town to town auctioning off carloads of books. He also bought and auctioned almost anything from a store full of merchan­ dise to a stranded circus, and once sold a defunct traveling menagerie for such a fine total price that the oveijoyed and recently bankrupt proprietors took their welcome cash, went out and bought back most of the auctioned property and reopened their show in Nashville two days later. In his later years, Mr. Smith became a heavy in­ vestor in Battle Creek real estate and during the last 13 years ofhis life he was able to afford pleasant homes both in Battle Creek and in St. Cloud, Fla., where he died Feb. 4, 1934. He was an amateur poet and public speaker and took a great interest in tourist meetings in St. Cloud. In Bat­ tle Creek he frequently ad­ dressed the Sunshine Club and the Three-Quarters Century Club. Gulf fishing off the Florida coast was his favorite sport, as long as his health permitted. Village buys additional land for cemetery The village of Nashville has bought a track of land adjoin­ ing Lakeview Cemetery, to be used as needed for enlarging the cemetery. The purchase includes ap­ proximately 33 acres belong­ ing to Mrs. Christina Snow, together' with her house, located at the comer of Sher­ man and East streets. The price was $5,000. It is planned to bulldoze and landscape the greater part of the addition at once and to get out some trees and shrubs, in order to get started on a longrange beautification project. Seeding will not be started this year, however. Enlargement of the cemetery has been a matter facing the village for some years. While there still is no serious problem of burial space, the available lots are limited and additional space Nashville's Lakeview Cemetery, seen here circa-1900, was enlarged by an addition of 33 acres in June 1951, some 80 years after the original burying ground was established on the southeast side of the village. Another improvement to the cemetery, announced that month, was the planned construction of a funeral chapel provided for in the will of a Nashville native who once was called "the fastest talking salesman in the United States." The Smith chapel now stands north of the mausoleum, at the east edge of the cemetery. will be needed in a few years. Improvement started in Central Park - A suggestion from the newly formed Nashville Community Im­ provement Association for beautifying Central Park is being carried out this week. Village employees Tuesday afternoon began removing the concrete bottom of the old, unused fountain pool with an air hammer. Then the former pool will be filled with good topsoil and flowers will be planted in it. Before the summer is over, the spot should be one of the show places of Nashville. Yelp for Help - From a man in Chicago comes a re­ quest for one gallon of good Nashville maple syrup. His letter was addressed to the Nashville Development Association, which has no more syrup for sale, so the re­ quest is being passed along to some independent producer who might have a little syrup left for sale. The letter is from a respon­ sible Chicago businessman, who writes that his wife is be­ ing treated by a physician for food allergies, and that, among other things, she is allergic to cane, beet and com syrup or sugar. In order to find a sweetening agent they have turned to pure maple syrup and the doctor somehow knew about the Nashville Development Association and the local community maple syrup project. The request is for one gallon of syrup to be shipped C.O.D. That means a bit of bother in packaging but it isn’t likely there will be any objec­ tion to a reasonable charge for such service. Any producer who is will­ ing to fill this order will please contact the Nashville News office for the name and address. Evangelical and United Brethren churches. Only change this year in local ministerial circles ap­ pears to be that in the Church of the Nazarene, which was announced last week. The Rev. Lome Lee has accepted a call to Cadillac and his suc­ cessor has not yet been named. Riding club plans show for Sunday - The first big horse show of the current season is planned for Sunday at the Thomapple Valley Riding Club grounds, midway bet­ ween Nashville and Vermontville. In all, there will be 16 events, including three for children, which will start at 10:30 a.m. The Grand Entry, at 1 p.m. will be followed by 13 adult rider events... The adult events will include western class, both ladies and men’s western pleasure, pick­ up race, ladies’ and men’s bending races, scoop shovel race, speed and action events for men, women and children, reining class and pair class. There will be no admission charge. A collection to help defray expenses will be taken. Talk of the Town - Mrs. W.A. Furlong has sold her home on Main Street to Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Rich. She plans to go to West Milton, Ohio, about the first ofAugust to make her home there. Mrs. W.O. Dean will leave Friday for Ann Arbor to at­ tend the graduation ofher son, George Courier Taft, from the school of dentistry of the university. On Saturday she will attend the luncheon for parents of dental graduates, held in the Michigan Union. Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Lofdahl returned Sunday from a trip to Chicago, where they at- tended the alumni banquet for Wesley Hospital nurses and interns at the Congress Hotel Saturday evening, and visited relatives in Aurora and Wilmette. David returned with them from Northwestern University for the summer vacation, accompanied by a fraternity brother, Harry Hager of Chicago. Of interest to the older residents of Nashville is the news that Henry Ford Jr. of Kalamazoo was elected to the general conference of the Methodist church to be held in California next year. He is one of four lay members of the Michigan conference to be elected to this national con­ ference. Mr. Ford is the hus­ band of the former Mildred Wotring of Nashville. Dr. and Mrs. W.A. Vance entertained at their cottage at Thomapple Lake Sunday with a potluck dinner. This was a farewell party for Dr. and Mrs. Alton Vance and daughter, who left Tuesday on a trip to the west coast. Others present were Dr. and Mrs. M.A. Vance and Eileen of Eaton Rapids and Mrs. O.J. McNaughton. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Weyant of Vermontville. Gilbert Dickinson entered Elm Street Hospital in Battle Creek Saturday and on Mon­ day morning had one of his toes amputated. He suffered serious injury to the toes of one foot last week in a power lawnmower. Lt. and Mrs. Lorin P. Garlinger have returned to Fort Omaha, Neb., after a 10-day visit with their folks north of town. Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Smith moved out to their cot­ tage at Thomapple Lake last week. They were Sunday guests of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Smith and family of Durand. Two pastors return for another year - Two Nashville The concept of Central Park, in the heart of Nashville, dates back to 1916 when Nashville News publisher Len W. Feighner urged development on the site, which held the ruins of the old Union House hotel. Completion of the park came in 1921; this photo was taken a few years later. A beautiful fountain pool was the center piece of this peaceful haven for busy shoppers. Thirty years later the then-unused pool was converted into a flower bed by a local improvement association, but in recent years it has been restored, with the fountain replaced and reactivated. ministers during the past week have been re-appointed to their pastorates for another year. At Albion the Rev. Howard McDonald was re-appointed to the Nashville and Barryville Methodist charges for another year, and at the Evangelical United Brethren conference in Grand Rapids, the Rev. Corwin Biebighauser was re-appointed to the Nashville church for another year. The E.U.B. conference marked the completion of the formal union of the former Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. June 12. 1990 — Page 5 Proposed church addition stirs debate, continued from page 3 — The council approved a resolution that will include the following sidewalk specifica­ tions in the relevant ordinance: “All sidewalks in the Village of Vermontville must be at least four (4) feet wide or match the existing width, four (4) inches deep and six (6) in­ ches deep at the driveway. “You must have: “three to four (3-4) inches of sand bed “four to five (4-5) foot blocks (or sections) “Ifconcrete is purchased, it must be “six sack” mix. “If concrete is mixed by property owner, it must be: “two (2) parts sand “two (2) parts stone “two (2) parts cement “Time frame for comple­ tion of sidewalk repair or . replacement is fourteen (14) days. “All sidewalk repairs or replacements shall be in­ spected by the Vermontville DPW Superintendent.” — The council approved the purchase of 1990 Chevy Kodiak dump truck for $29,000 for the DPW. Bennett voted “no,” on the motion to approve die pur­ chase, and Trustee Mike Trumble was absent. There were five “yes” votes. — Approval of a resolution approving the Eaton County Solid Waste Management Plan was postponed until June 21 when a joint-meeting of the council and the Township Board is held to discuss the plan. — A decision was tabled on a Water Committee recom- Obituaries J****.. i J J® patent itnt HglittaWu1 ft. 'tHk Di. al Nall fa I asBlitastti 1 jlua1! Mil Mm tad gnu te Mltadfei 'rfp W* * cuiHijiH'l Vmiirii. I ■Mis. oMlllr.lrr. CudW1'’ St lilfflO. toes IllJISl leave DllfSOfli mendation to sell water for filling swimming pools to non-residents at the same rate as it’s sold to residents, SI. 15 per 1,000 gallons. — The council discussed several violations of the village junk ordinance and recommended action ofa few, including the referral of one North Main violation to the village attorney for prosecution. COPE group to meet COPE, a support group for bereaved families will meet Thursday June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. We'll show you how to protect your contents for their replacement cost, too. Quality protection . . . from Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan. {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! Making your future a little more predictable, ■ BINGO *T* FARM BUREAU JS V *■ INSURANCE I ' — Agent — Call 852-2020 by Mark LaRose StaffWriter CHARLOTTE — The Eaton County Circuit Court trials of accused sex offender Lary Matson of Nashville were adjourned for the second time last week. A new date for trials on two counts of criminal sexual con­ duct in the fourth degree has been set for Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m., said Eaton County assis­ tant Prosecutor Melissa Coulter. The trials were adjourned in May to give the new defense attorney a chance to prepare his case for his client, Coulter added. But she gave a crowded docket and trials for more serious offenses as the reasons Nashville couple's grandchild to enter pageant in Lansing Trisha Hansen, 5, grand­ daughter of Diana Heber Donald Edward Rugg Hansen ofNashville, has been VERMONTVILLE - te; four grandchildren; seven accepted as a state finalist in Donald Edward Rugg, 57, brothers, Sam, Robert, Earl, the Miss Michigan American 9763 Kinsel Highway, Max, Cyrus Rugg all of Battle Princess pageant. The pageant will be held JuVermontville passed away Creek, David Rugg off Monday, June 4, 1990 in Vermontville and Ora Rugg of ly 20-21 at the Lansing Cheboygan. Kalamazoo; five sisters, Rosie Clarion Hotel in Lansing. The pageant is open to girls Mr. Rugg was born January and Loren Hendershot of 2, 1933 in Climax, thejon of Galesburg, Henrietta and Fred between the ages of 4 and 7. Clara Rathbum, Rathbum, Emphasis is placed on the imOra and Kathryn (Tesch) Hamacher, Hamacher, Clara Evelyn W,ilber and Roxanne, portance of physical fitness, Rugg. He was married to Sally Rugg all from Battle Creek; mental alterness, and self­ McNess. several nieces and nephews. confidence. The pageant seeks Funeral services were held to encourage its participants to Mr. Rugg was formerly employed at Hoover Group Friday, June 8 at the Pray set goals for the future. The pageant theme is Aluminum Products. Funeral Home with Reverend Mr. Rugg is survived by his Arthur Salisbury officiating. “Youth — Pride of the Pre­ wife, Sally; three sons, Donald Burial was at Woodlawn sent — Hope of the Future.” The winner of the pageant J. (Maureen) Rugg of Cemetery. Vermontville, Keith E. Rugg Memorial contributions will be crowned Miss of Eaton Rapids, Timmy L. may be made to the Vermont­ Michigan American Princess. (Jacquelin) Rugg ofNashville; ville Ambulance Service for She will receive her crown, banner, trophy, flowers, and one daughter, Tammy and equipment. transportation cost to the na­ Richard Thompson ofCharlottional pageant in November in Tampa, Fla., near Disney World. The reigning Miss Michigan American Princess is Victoria Marrow of Ypsilanti. HOMEOWNERS Awards are also given in several optional areas of com­ COMPARE OUR RATES petition, including talent, You can get the home insurance most photogenic, model and you need at a lower cost than you personality. might expect. Call us for a free rate Trisha is sponsored by Carcomparison. RICHARD TOBIAS Matson sex offsense trials adjourned i । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J for the latest adjournment. Despite the adjournment and switch in counsel. Coulter said she had been hoping to reach a plea bargaining agree­ ment, so there wouldn’t have to be trials. Sex offense trials, she said, can be embarrassing and humiliating for a lot ofpeople, including the defendent, the victims and the school district. But Coulter said her one overriding concern is for the victim. However, no agreement has been reached, and Coulter believes the cases now may go to trial. Matson, a Maple Valley High School custodian, was first charged with fourth­ degree criminal sexual con­ duct in January. Fourth-degree CSC is a high court misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence oftwo years in jail. The crime occurs when there is sexual conduct without penetration and with the use of force or coercion. The original charge stems from an incident that allegedly took place at the school on Jan. 8, involving a 15-yearold female student. However, after learning of the alleged incident, a 19-year-old girl and former student came forward with a similar charge, and a second count was entered against Matson in February. Matson has pleaded not guilty to both charges and is free on a personal recognizance bond. After the first charge was filed, the Maple Valley School District suspended Matson with pay pending the outcome of the case. No fur­ ther disciplinary action was taken after the second charge was brought against him. In April, Matson took a polygraph test, but the results of that test have not been released. The second count, which had originally been postponed because of the polygraph, has also been bound over to cir­ cuit court. Coulter said Thursday that both cases would be tried on the same day, Oct. 22. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 21,1990 <7 PM Nashville Council Room PURPOSE: The United Methodist Church located at the Corner of Washington and North State has re­ quested a variance and or Special Use Permit to construct an addition on the present building. 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Swan-|Lansing) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 12, 1990 — Page 6 Superintendent receives awards at banquet Continued from front page Superintendent Carroll Wolff displays the two plaques he received from the MV Alumni Association. One is the Distinguished Service Award, and the other recognizes Wolff as an Honorary Member of the alumni association. With Wolff are association secretary Judy Hook and President Russ Furlong. MV Alumni Association President Russ Furlong addresses the large crowd of graduates who returned for the annual banquet last month. the school district: Reva Schantz, Nashville Mildred Carey, Vermontville Carolyn Priddy., Vermontville Robert and Susan Dormer and Don and Lisa Mulvany, of Vermontville, were also recognized by the alumni association for their donations of invitations and programs for the banquet. This year’s Honored Classes were the Vermontville and Nashville High School graduating Class of 1940 and the Maple Valley High School Class of 1965. Awards were also presented to the senior male and female graduates in attendance, and the recipients were Mildred Carey of the VHS Class of 1917 and Fred Frith of the NHS Class of 1919. Receiving the award given to the graduate who travelled the furthest to come to the banquet was Fred Hamilton of the NHS Class of 1955 who came all the way from Cypress, Calif. Nashville’s Class of 1955 also turned out in large numbers recently for their class reunion, Furlong added. The newly elected officials of the VNMV Alumni Association are: Russ Furlong, president Homer Winegar, vice- We are here to help you ... DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA "The Mirrors image" „ipe wiuoi.2 nuaaeu Hair stylist for Mon, women & Children 111 N. Mein, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.rn, president Nancy Ostergren, treasurer Anna Mae Schaub, secretary, Vermontville Bonnie Ohm, secretary, Vermontville Judy Hook, secretary, Nashville Marilyn Roush, secretary, Nashville Puppet Prospectors to be at area church June 25-29 The Puppet Prospectors will appear from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 25-29 at the Ver­ montville Bible Church. Included in the multi-media Christian ministry programs will be Howard the 7-foot Bear, Grandpa Wisely, the Rhinestone Cowboy, multi­ image slide programs and comic clowns. The Vermontville Bible Church is located at 250 N. Main St. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Village Council of the Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on a proposed additional millage rate of .0353 mill for operating to be levied in 1990. The hearing will be held on ... June 14, 1990 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 increase operating revenues from ad valorum property taxes in 1990 otherwise permitted by Public Act 5 of 1982 by 3.659%. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice published by: VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 206 N. Main Street Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-9544 Maple Valley Memorial Scolarship Foundation co-originator Junia Jarvie receives a check for $370 from Maple Valley Alumni Association secretary Nancy Ostergren. The money was donated by association members who came to the an­ nual alumni banquet last month. Vermontville residents receive MSU College Week Scholarships Nancy Conkey and Mary Fisher of'Vermontville have received scholarships to at­ tend College Week June 18-21 at Michigan State University. The scholarships were pro­ vided through the Eaton County College Week Scholarship Fund, supported by donations from Eaton Federal Bank, First of America Bank, Farm Credit Services and Eaton Associa­ tion of Extension Homemakers, plus funds from the Michigan Associa- tion of Extension Homemakers and the Michigan Lawn and Garden Clubs. While at College Week, the scholarship winners will at­ tend classes, which they will select from among the more than 60 offered. Also, the par­ ticipants will have an oppor­ tunity to tour the MSU cam­ pus or the State Capitol during free time and attend other events aimed at developing their potential to make a dif­ ference in their families and their community. 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(616) 374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml 8 1 8 Both Day or Night Shifts Available e.o.e. 8 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 12, 1990 — Page 7 Kellogg Elementary graduates fifty-nine sixth graders Kellogg Elementary Sixth Grade Graduates JUNE 6, 1990 Samantha Ashley Ron Ashworth Tim Borner Serina Brace Keisha Brauer Joey Brown Shawn Bryan Amanda Bryans Susan Butcher Chris Carpenter Heather Carpenter Delisa Cortright Ray Decker Beth Dell Jim Dunham Jessica Fawley Riley Fowler Andy Gordon Derek Grahm Adam Harris John Harris Scott Heyboer Jody Hickey Tracy Hickey Zach Histed Becky Howard Crystal Hubka Hope Hughes Dana Johns Pete Kellepourey Sarah Kenyon Cyndy Kirby Nichole Kirwin Mark LaRose Sarah Mapes Brooke Martin Teri McDiarmid Tony Mead Kelly Mengyan by Mark LaRose StaffWriter NASHVILLE — Maple Valley Board of Education Trustees Dave Hawkins and Bea Pino presented diplomas to 59 Kellogg Elementary sixth graders at a graduation ceremony Wednesday. A large turnout of parents, relatives and friends were on hand watch the procession to the music of “We’ve Only Just Begun*’ in the gym, Mike Morgan Chad Mullens Kathryn Murphy Erin Owen Justine Quick Nicole Reid Jennifer Reid Pat Robins Chris Robinson Heather Rollins Kathy Rollins Jackie Sealy Jacob Snow Jamie Sottillie Jessie Sottillie Mandy Starnes Sarah Stewart Salena Stutz Adam Thayer Erica Ulrich The Kellogg Elementary School graduates who received the coveted Presidential Academic Fitness Award are Tracy Hickey, Pat Robbins, Jody Hickey, Keisha Brauer, Derek Graham, Sarah Kenyon, Kelly Mengyan and Justine Quick. Justine Quick spoke about the role of parents in their children’s education. which had been decorated by high,’’ she added. the for h students d f the h occasion. i. Sixth-grade teachers Sandy Principal Nancy Potter Briggs, Steve Slag and welcomed the students and Melanie Garlinger then their guests and remarked that presented the students with she had witnessed a lot of perfect attendance and A-B positive growth in the sixth­ honor roll awards. grade students. The following students also “And I’m confident that received the Presidential they are ready to attendjunior Academic Fitness Award: Tracy Hickey, Jody Hickey, Pat Robbins, Keisha Brauer, Derek Graham, Sarah Kenyon, Kelly Mengyan and Justine Quick. Tracy Hickey was also recognized for her remarkable 316 East Main, Vermontville achievement ofhaving receiv­ ed straight A’s for six years at Kellogg. The following students Riding lawn mower; excellent clothing, sizes were selected by their peers in 14-22; unique items; baked goods; new each sixth-grade class as the cosmetics at discount prices; miscellaneous Most Improved Student: Garlitems; ceramic items. inger’s class, Tim Borner; Slag’s class, Chris Carpenter; Briggs’ class, Jim Dunham and Mike Morgan. ‘This isn't what I meant when I said our These “Very Important house insurance would be cheaper ifwe Parents’’ were also recogniz­ ed for their assistance with various school-related ac­ tivities: Sue Dunham, Sue Fawley, Kim Fowler, Darlene Kerwin, Rick Mengyan, Brenda Stewart, Karen Price, Bernie Hickey, Marge Shilton, Ruth Hickey and Donna Garvey. Several students also ad­ dressed the audience. Student Council President Sarah Kenyon discussed the accomplishments of the first student council at Kellogg. saves you money with Auto-Owners. Justine Quick talked about the important role of parents in education. She also led the Gfuto- Owen /nrurance student body in a tribute of thanks to the parents in TkifhM&mfhpftr attendance. Keisha Brauer spoke of the friendships developed by the students over the six years of 178 S. Main, Vermontville elementary school and of the Maple Valley Board of Education Trustee Dave Hawkins looks on as Trustee Bea Pino presents Jessica Fawley with her diploma. speed stick OR SPEED STICK A/P SURE OR SECRET 2 OZ. SOLID DEODORANT ASSORTED FORMULAS 2.5 OZ. TUMS METAMUCIL ISO’S OR TUMS E-X 96’S — Huge 3 Family — REGULAR 21 OZ. OR SUGAR FREE ll.l OZ. YARD SALE Sat., June 16 • 9-? 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She Kellogg Elementary honor roll named Sth Grade Riley Fowler, Jody Hickey, Andy Gordon and Pete Kellepourey received Perfect Attendance Awards at the Kellogg sixth grade graduation ceremony Wednesday. Kellogg grads from 7 new friends awaiting them in junior high. Finally Jody Hickey in­ troduced Pino and Hawkins, who awarded the diplomas to the graduates. In traditional fashion, the sixth graders let their caps fly and congratulated one another before joining their families for refreshments. A list of the 1990 Kellogg sixth grade graduates accom­ panies this story. AU A’s - Evelyn Ackley, Dan Potter, Marin Smith, Robb Rosin. AU A’s and B’s - Corie will explore the world of high technology and reflect on that Knowledge in terms of human values and social priorties. She will study the relation­ ships among the sciences and arts. There will be field work, labs, and computer analysis, and simulations. Jenifer Swartz will be in­ volved in a program called “Aviation and Marketing” June 25-29. She will study future flight, aviation, aerodynamics, aerospace, aeronautics and international marketing. The point of this program is to demonstrate the relationships between technology and marketing through practical application. She will be involved with hot air ballooning, hang gliding and parachuting, and will work on a group project that combines marketing, design, and manufacturing on aircraft of the future. To get into their programs Long and Swartz applied through Eaton Intermediate School District. They were selected for interviews con­ ducted by representatives from the ISD and the local high schools. The students selected by the ISD and the local high schools. The students selected by the ISD were sent on to the state for final selection and assignments. Augustine, Mandy Ashley, Merandia Banks, Rod Brooks, Kyle Curtiss, Jennifer Draper, Brandon Eberly, Jen­ nifer Gardner, Beegee Garvey, Dana Hamilton, Kevin Hansen, Mike Heyboer, Sarah Hughes, Sam Javor, Dan Leep, Jim Mit­ chell, Joel Mittelstaedt, Erica Reid, Scott Rooks, Carla Shook, Scott Spitzer. 6th Grade AU A’s - Jody Hickey, Tracy Hickey, Graham. Derek AU A’s and B’s - Keisha Brauer, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Andy Gordon, Scott Heyboer, Crystal Hubka, Pete Kellepourey, Nichole Kirwin, Kelly Mengyan, Chad Mullens, Justine Quick, Nicole Reid, Pat Robins, Heather Rollins. Keisha Brauer gave a speech on 'Friendship' at the Kellogg commencement last week. Fuller St. School honor roll named AUCTION Kkooooeoooeooooioooooooeooooooooeoooo LOCATION: at 1890 Nashville Road (Old M-79), 3rd Grade AU A’s - Carrie Hardin, Hastings, Michigan. Go 2 miles southeast of Bliss Fac­ tory or south of Hastings on M-37 to M-79, east to McKeown Road, then north and west to the Barry County Medical Facility to site. (Watch for signs). Wednesday, June 20*3:30 PM (AFTERNOON SALE) CONSISTING OF: A.C. B tractor with Woods 5 ft. mower; JD 112 lawn and garden tractor; JD trailer; Troybilt rototiller; farm, hand and lawn tools; household; furniture; appliances; collection of figurines; and lots of small items. * * BE ON TIME * * TERMS..CASH * Hot retponMe hr Occident! day of »ole or fttmt rfttr told MELVIN MOORE, Owner WILLIAM J. STANTON STEVEN E. STANTON CHRIS STANTON MAI KM* 144 South Main St., Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Ph. 517-726-0181 or Fax 726-0060 Jody Hickey was given a certificate of recognition for the outstanding achievement of having received straight A's in all her classes during her six years at Kellogg. DEMO SALE LT-14 Lawn Tractor Ideal for V2 to 2 acre lawns! Features new V-twin OHV 14-hp Vanguard engine, extra wide 42” twin-blade TurboCut mower deck, cruise control and on-the-go variable speeds. DEMO LT-14 • 1 ONLY with Bagger and Thatcher Reg.*2108 LT-14 Lawn Tractor MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St.; Nashville PHONE—852-1910 DEMO SALE ... $189720 Cristina Desrochers, Dustin London, Andrea Mace, Bran­ don Phenix, Aaron Treloar. AU A’s and B’s - Sara Affolder, Kevin Aspinall, Dorothy Fredo, Janelie Sottillie, Andy Adams, Sarah Behmdt, Kim Betts, Judson Burpee, Shawn Graham, An­ drea Phillips, Jennifer Halliwill, Chris Magoon, April Musser, Kara Rathbum, Breann Shea, Mike Smith, LeeAnn Stairs, Amber Thompson, Mike Henry, Keisha Strimback. 4th Grade A’s and B’s Terrance Augustine, Ricky Fowler, Kristen Frith, Andy Heyboer, Rachael Pettengill, Wesley Quick, Jessica Smith, Travis Hardin, Jason Seger, Maria Green. Junior Livestock Assoc, to meet The next Eaton County 4-H Junior Livestock Association meeting will be Wednesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Items to be discussed in­ clude preparations for the fair and sale and educational op­ portunities. All 4-H members who plan to show or sell beef, sheep or hog projects, and their leaders and parents, are invited to attend. Beth Starring is KCC graduate Beth Starring graduated from Kellogg Community College with an associate’s degree in dental hygiene. She is the daughter of Robert and Judy Starring of Vermontville. Wetzels to observe 25th anniversary Gale and Audrey Wetzel of 6675 M-66, Nashville, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday Sunday, June 24, with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Building on South M-66, Nashville. The couple requests there be no gifts. The celebration is being hosted by their children children, Bret and Dana Wetzel of Big Rapids, and Joel, who resides at home. Fassett Body Shop ft — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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., Vermontvillej Ml Vermontville Hardware FATHER'S DAY SPECIALS Don’t forget Dad on June 17th with our Stanley Specials! 6’ Push-Pull Tape Rule Your Choice... Utility Knife Thirfty Hacksaw M Top Reading Torpedo Level Cash ’n Carry While Supplies Last Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6; Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 12, 1990 — Page 9 Angie Bahs named softball MVP At the Maple Valley Soft­ ball Awards Banquet, the most valuable award went to three year starter Angie Bahs. Vegetable garden continued They graduate every 30 years When Bradley Ashcroft graduated June 3 from Maple Valley High School, he finished an unusual milestone in his family, with three generations accomplishing the feat 30 years apart. He is a 1990 graduate, his mother, Margaret Ashcroft (center), graduated in 1960 from Hastings High School and his grandmother (right) graduated at Milan High School in Ohio in 1930. Mulching saves work, water in the vegetable garden says expert Maybe you can’t fool Mother Nature — but you can imitate her. Think of a pine forest, carpeted in fallen pine needles. Or a stand of .hard­ woods and the fallen leaves that muffle and cushion your footsteps. In the forest, this layer of organic materials is called duff. In the garden and land­ scape, it’s mulch. The major difference is that mulch doesn’t just happen in the garden — you have to put it there. Gardeners can use both organic and inorganic materials for mulch, says Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extenson Director. Both have their pros and cons. “Gardeners usually use mulch to inhibit weed growth and conserve soil moisture,” Krizek observes. “Mulch prevents weed growth by cut­ ting off light to the soil. As a result, plants are less likely to be stressed by dry weather and need watering less often.” Organic mulches can be till­ ed into the soil at the end of the gardening season. As they decompose, they add organic matter to the soil, improve soil structure and release nutrients. Inorganic mulches, such as black plastic, are not biodegradable and so must be taken up at the end of the season. The best mulch for any par­ ticular gardening situation depends on the crop and the objective. Early in the season, you can use plastic mulch to warm the soil so that early-planted seeds and transplants get off to a quick start. Clear plastic will heat the soil as well as black For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising. Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish 10 charge an ad. . rap cs wst The Hastings Reminder plastic, Krizek notes, but it doesn’t control weeds the way black plastic does because it lets the sunlight through to emerging weed seedlings. An organic mulch spread after plants are in or seeds have germinated, or plastic through which crops are planted will keep weeds from staging a garden takeover. “Mulching for weed con­ trol is most successful against small annual weeds,” Krizek says. “For best control, mulch before weeds emerge. ’ ’ Mulches aren’t as suc­ cessful in controlling quackgrass and other peren­ nial grasses, however. They may work their way up through even several inches of organic mulch. Black plastic may control them by cutting off the light they need to pro­ duce food. The heat and moisture that build up under plastic in hot weather may also help kill the weeds. By keeping the soil moist and cool, organic mulches can also make a slug problem worse by providing slugs with a cool, damp place to hide during the heat of the day. Putting slug baits under the mulch may give some control. On heavy clay soils, plastic mulch, especially, may hold water in too well. Plants may suffer from having too much water and not enough air around their roots. To prevent this waterlogging, apply plastic when the soil is damp, but not wet. You can also build raised beds and apply mulch over them to avoid water logging. On the plus side, mulches keep the fruits of melons, cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries and other crops offthe ground and free ofmud spatters and so free of ground stains and rots. Using plastic mulch around vining-crops such as squash and melons eliminates the need to cultivate around them to con­ trol weeds. As these crops sprawl, this becomes all but impossible. How much mulch is enough? One thickness of 116 mil plastic-with its edges buried at least three inches in the soil so the wind can’t get under it and blow it away — or three or four sheets of newspaper will do the job. Around low-growing crops such as lettuce and radishes, 116 to two inches of organic mulch is the maximum. Around taller plants, start with an inch when they’re seedlings or freshly or freshly set transplants, and increase it to at least three inches as they grow taller. Angie was also co-captain this year. All conference certificates first team went to left fielder and co-captain Heather Hawkins and junior shortstop Anna Goodrich. Honorable mention all conference went to centerfielder Jody Olmstead and second base Tina Snedegar. The co-captains, for next 4-H Horse development Committee to meet June 14 AH 4-H horse members and leaders are invited to the next Horse Developmental Com­ mittee meeting Thursday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall. Horse Developmental Com­ mittee is the parent organiza­ tion for the 4-H horse project and helps to establish the goals and direction for the June 15, 1990 from 12:30 to 6:00 IMII APr ILXF V AILIL FCVI Real Estate Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available REALTOR* DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST... HUBERT DENNIS....... GARRY KNOLL........... “TATE” MIX............... .852-1740 .852-1784 852-1543 .726-0122 .852-0786 .726-0332 NICE HOME FOR THE FAMILY!! “COUNTRY HOME” ON 1>6 ACRES • $52,500! Many new features, "nicely remodeled", 3 bed­ rooms, large kitchen, lots of cupboards & storage. 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Over 1200 Movies a Month 24 Hour News & Weather Continuous Sports Up to 200 Channels Coaching positions open Nashville Blood Donors east of Has • • • • county. Several upcoming events, fair items, and educa­ tional opportunities will be discussed. ATTENTION: Continued next column Satellite TV Gives You Variety year will be Anna Goodrich and Jody Olmstead. The most improved player award went to Sarah Degroot, a pitcher whose confidence and poise improved tremendously throughout the year. Heather Hawkins received the four year plaque as she started on the varsity for four years and showed great leadership and athletic ability by playing numerous positions. A A "income" or could be a nice single family residence.’ 8 rooms total. Nice trees, garage included. Land contract terms. (N-347) BUILDING LOTS ON NASHVILLE HWY. - Natural gr^^ nd electric available. Lac^^ntract terms kppossible. riubert Dennis. (VL-31.2) 20 ACRES ■ PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. 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A standing-room-only crowd filled the gym at Maplewood to watch the Class of 1996 graduate from elementary school. Hildred Peabody played “Pomp and Circumstance” as the students proceeded into the gym. Doozan gave the welcome and was immediately followed by the student speakers. Richard Monroe reflected on the years at Maplewood and said that sixth grade would be remembered as a year of growth, improvement and pride. Donna Bumford anticipated the years ahead, noting that they’d be exciting. But she added that the transition would also be frightening. “We leave with the memory of the guidance and care of our teachers,” she said, adding that they need not say goodbye, since they would probably meet again in Maple Valley. The presentation of awards was next on the program. Doozan noted with pride the number of honor roll awards to be presented and with chagrin the decreasing number of library book return awards, adding that from first grade to sixth grade the size of the stack of these awards decreases rapidly. He added that perfect atten­ dance is not stressed, but good attendance is because perfect attendance may well mean that students are coming to school sick. The sixth grade teachers, Cindy Gutchess, Susan Luyendyke and Amy Toutant, then presented the awards for attendance, honor roll and library book returns. Toutant also presented the Physical Fitness Award to Katie Sampson. “Survival Awards” were also given to the sixth graders who helped in the office when the secretary and Doozan were on breaks. Doozan then presented JUNE 6, 1990 Sarah Mater Alicia Alieva Kathryn McDougal Nick Austin Travis Melvin Eva Balcom Richard Monroe Ethan Berry Wayne Moore Matt Brezger Mike Neymeiyer Donna Bumford Sarah Parish Jeremy Cardenas Damon Patrick Josh Cerny Mary Pena Darin Cheeseman Ray Petrey Shawn Chesebro Foye Pierce Regina Coblentz Kris Platte Joann Cwik Andrew Potter Charnell Ellison Kristi Priddy Jennifer Fajnor Jarod Rasey Heath Felps Chad Rogers Lucas Forquer Katie Sampson Marty French Jessica Seybold Kerri Gibson Wayne Shance Kelly Gillean Julie Skelton Nick Gilmore Melisa Sloboda Robbie Graham Michelle Sloboda Sabrina Halliwill Derek Spicer Jay Hokanson Leah Sleeper Brian Hopkins Amber Snoeyink Bryan Horton Raymond Swartz JoAnn Jarman Shawn Thames Daniel Jenkins Jason Trowbridge Misti Jones Brigette Vallance Autum Kellogg Rebecca Vedder Nicole Kraai Chadwick Wakley Lindsey Krolik Tara Whipple Nick Lake Blane White Nicole Lake T.J. Richard White Angela Little Gregory Winnie Rebecca Mason Singing "Friends Are Forever Friends" or the Maplewood sixth grade gradua­ tion are Sarah Mater, Becky Vedder, Katie Sampson and Kristi Priddy. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies The recipients of the Presidential Academic Fitness Award at Maplewood are Josh Cerny, Lindsey Krolik, Andy Swartz, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Kathryn McDougal, Leah Sleeper and Amber Snoeyink. BUILDING or REMODELING? awards to the foilowning parents, who gave “physical assistance” for school pro­ jects and programs: Jill Cardenas, Sara Pierce, Betsy Children’s Theatre group to perform here S3 ,® V Cabinets & Vanities Stop in today for a FREE Estimate. HOMETOWN; See us tor: • Delivery • Estimates • Planning • Savings LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 The All of Us Express Children’s Theatre will per­ form at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at the Vermontville Public Library. The professionally trained group of children which does theater for children will per­ form stories and folk tales. For more information, call the Ingham County Library, Mason branch, at 676-9088. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOLSALES GtMRH MtRtHHOISi 3 Miles Noth of I-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK Parish, Jerri Mater, Rose Cer­ ny, Dorothy McDougal, Sally Gibson, Mary Hokanson, Diana Gillean, Mr. and Mrs. John Krolik, Teresa Hopkins, Sally Skelton, Dawn Balcom, Sandy Priddy and Hildred Peabody. The Presidential Academic Fitness Award, which Doozan said went only to students who met strict criteria, was presented to Josh Cerny, Lindsey Krolik, Andy Swartz, RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WgLLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Continued next page Maple Valley H Trees and Shrubs 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 FREE DRAWING FOR A TREE OPEN EVENINGS 4:30 p.m, until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 12, 1990 Continued from 10 Maplewood Principal David Doozan presents Hildren Peabody with an award for all the work she's done for the school. Just for Dad a ... * > GIFT CERTIFICATE from ... Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family > of you had pretend Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Kathryn McDougal, Leah now you’re graduating out of Sleeper and Amber Snoeyink. those childhood problems and Doozan renamed the next into adolescence, which will award, which had been called be more exciting but challeng­ the Principal’s Choice Award ing, and the problems you but was changed to the face will be tougher,” he Hildred Peabody Award. added. For “extraordinary effort at Doozan also discussed com­ Maplewood,” Lindsey Krolik mitments, lifetime decisions, was awarded the first Peabody Award. independence and responsibility. Next on the program came a group of young singers. He told the graduates that as Sixth graders Katie Samp­ young adults, they would have son, Kristi Priddy, Sarah to decide whether they were Mater and Becky Vedder per­ going to smoke, drink or take formed “Friends Are Forever drugs, and he talked about the Friends.” significance of parents’ reac­ tions and of the next diploma Doozan then talked at some length to the graduating they would receive. students. Before presenting the diplomas, Doozan read the He ventured that probably following poem, which was five of the graduates cried on their first day of school, that written by sixth grader perhaps 10 cried on the se­ Kathryn McDougal and cond day and that at least one published in the April issue of “had to be peeled, kicking Highlights children’s magazine: and screaming, from the arms FOREVEVER of a parent and taken into About a million centuries class.” “And maybe as many as 50 from now, When our world is gone, Garage Sale All the promises that are GARAGE SALE: Wed. June forever Will echo through the air. 13, 8 to 6. 10515 Nashville They areforever, Hwy., Vermontville (between Everlasting. school and bridge). Refrigerator Even when the world and $50.; VCR $175; Stereo $125.; Console TV $75.; English universe Are demolished, saddle $75.; Built-in electric They will echo with love and stove $50.;, Misc items.____ GARAGE SALE: Country hope And will never die. collectibles, some antique glassware, kids and adult clothes, A list of the 1990 compound bow, craft books, household items, games and Maplewood sixth grade Misc. 5507 S. Clark Rd., M-66. graduates accompanies this Friday, June 15th, 9 to 5, Satur- story. day, June 16th, 9 to 5.852-1852. THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE June 12 through 14, girls clothes size 4 to 8, boys size 6 to 14, lots more. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. 6459 Allegan Rd. OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday For Sale Automotive Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lk. Rd. FORD THREE SPEED truck transmission $75; 727 Dodge transmission $100; ’83 Dodge Rampage body parts, wheels and five speed transaxle; ’77 Olds 350 four barrel engine $300; ’77 Olds turbo hydromatic 350 $75; ’78 Chevette auto transmission $100; ’78 Olds 260 engine $250; ’78 Olds turbo hydromatic trans­ mission $100. 517/726-0551 or 726-1000. 852-9481 Diana Kuempel THE TOUGHEST TILLER ON EARTH! Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to say thanks to the ones that made our 50th Anniversary a big, beautiful party. Our son, grandson, and families that took part in helping. Thanks for all the cards, gifts, flowers, all the people that came to make a day we will never forget. Von and Helen Rasey Page 11 castletoumnm taroywnship Board Meeting June 5, 1990 Present: J.W. Cooley, J. Jarvie, L. Pixley, N. Rasey W. Wilson. Treasurer's Report: Gen Fund Rec. $1025.03, Disb $5031.28, Ending Bal. $60,841.30; Block Grant Bal $29,258.05; Fire Vot Bal. $23,701.48; Amb. Vot. Bal $27,269.38; Twp. Imp. Bal. $84,674.32. Bills approved: N. Rasey............. D. Garvey Mich. Bell Accid. Fund Block Grant Bills: Cheryl Barth Ea. Reg. Deeds Halsey Plumbing M.V. News H.C. Bank M.V. News J.W. Cooley Ba. Reg. Deeds Ea. Red. Deeds Cher. Barth Twp. Imp ..90.00 41.56 53.82 174.74 1406.63 7.00 370.06 23.60 654.00 92.30 170.62 7.00 7.00 176.57 20000.00 Cast/M.G./N Rec $1000.00 Quill 97.94 J. Jarvie 484.12 W. Wilson 90.00 H. C. Bank 614.00 Village of Nash 15.88 M.T.A 590.56 M.V. News 21.60 Quill 120.89 I. Pixley 465.52 R. Frohlich 395.84 Consumers 87.01 M.V. News.., 17.10 Township Imp. Reappraisal Serv $13,232.00 C.F.C 105.87 J. W. Cooley 998.57 Action taken authorizing: 1. Road Commission Full seal coat .23 mile of Morgan; .38 mile of Greggs Crossing and 2 miles of Wellman. Total cost $11,530. 2. MTA model resolution passed regarding pmt. of bills. For Rent ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT $250 plus pus electricity, e ec rc y, references and security deposit, no children or pets. 852-1780. 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Call 945-3512 for appointment 5 HP industrial engine all ball bearing construction all gear transmission 2 forward speeds, 1 reverse, with both front and rear mounted attachments Quick hitch of attachments Variable Track Width Easy to use handle bar mounted controls. — ACCESSORIES — • 18” rear tine tiller • 30" and 40” cutter bar • 22" rotary mower with catcher • 20” snowthrower • front mounted plow TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts and Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville • Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday-Friday 7 to 7; Saturday 8 to 5 Stop in for full details. Offer expires June 30, 1990. Avail* able exclusively through Ford Credit for qualified buyers. PROFESSIONAL DOG & CAT GROOMING: now avail­ able in Nashville area. All breeds welcome. Suzy’s Clip & Snip. 852-9520. ___________ ROOFING-SIDING ­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. Help Wanted RELIEF MILKER for 50 head, part time, 852-1935. Miscellaneous HEALTH AND LIFE INSUR­ ANCE: Call TRUMBLE AGENCY. 726-0580. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Stop in and see how the Comfortable Ones fit you. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC 735 E, Sherman St., Nashville PHONE —852-1910 I\EWHOLUU\D �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 12, 1990 Goris - Wawiernia wins in Pee Wee baseball tournament The Nashville Auto pee-wee baseball team gets ready for their third Vermontville—Nashville PeeWee Baseball Tournament game Saturday. Brandon Phenix rips a double down the left field line, driving in a couple of runs for the Nashville Auto team. But it wasn't enough as they lost a close one to Powers Service, 19-17. Powers Service got knocked out later in the day, and Vermontville’s Goris team beat Arbor Tree in a doubleheader to win the championship. The doubleheader was necessary because it was a two-game knockout tournament, and Arbor Tree had gone undefeated until running into Goris in the finals of the Vermontville—Nashville Pee Wee Baseball Tournament, which was held over the weekend. -Wawiernia emerged as the winner of the Maple Valley Pee Wee baseball tournament over the past weekend. After winning their opening round contest with Powers Service in the double­ elimination competition, the champions lost in the second round to Arbor Tree Farm. Goris-Wawiemia then had to fight its way through the losers’ bracket. The team scored consecutive victories over Nashville Dairy Delite, Eaton Federal, Williams, Nashville Hardware and Shook-Gee to win the right to Scholarship Foundation adds 2 patron listings Two new Patron ($500 or more cumulative) listings for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation were achieved when the foundation received $200 from the Maple Valley Education Association and $360 from the Maple Valley Alumni. The donations were ac­ cepted at the recent alumni banquet and at the June meeting of the Maple Valley Education Association. In­ dividual alumni made dona­ tions when they made their dinner reservations or sent their dues. The Alumni Association and the teacher’s organization each are listed as 1990 Funders. The Nashville Class of 1950 also achieved 1990 Funder status with dona­ tions of more than $100. Another $200 donation was received from the family of Gerald D. “Gibes” Gardner, along with a page in his memory for the memorial scrapbook. The scrapbooks are located at the Putnam Library in Nashville, and will be in the Vermontville Library after the first of August. Families are asked to make a page for the memorial books when donations are received in “honor” or “memory” of someone. Other recent 1990 Funders listings, besides Gardner, are Muri Hammond, Nashville Class of 1950, in memory of deceased classmates; Dorotha Brumm Memorial; the M.V.E.A.; and Maple Valley Alumni Association. Donations have been received in memory of Donna Todd Gelina from the Todd Family; in honor of Eldon and Wilma Day, from Wallace and Elinore Graham; in memory of Peggy Everts and Dorotha Brumm, from Ger­ trude Montgomery; and in memory of Douglas Rickie from Carrol and Barbara Benedict. At the recent board ofdirec-, tions meeting, the foundation reported $41,359.53 in the base fund, plus $4,000 available for scholarships. The $4,000 was presented at graduation, in the form of five $800 scholarship to each of the following students: Nicole Kipp, daughter of Bill and Laurie Kipp, 261 Fuller St., Nashville. Laurie is plan­ ning to attend M.S.U. and major in international relations. Cevin Cornish, son of Chuck and Eunice Cornish, 5426 Hager Road, Nashville. Cevin plans to major in business management or education administration at Albion College. Lynette Thompson, daughter of Mike and Nanette COBB Womens clubs join trip to Turkeyville Judy Hager (left), secretary of the Maple Valley Education Association, presents a check for $200 to Dorothy Carpenter of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Visger, 10586 Kinsel Highway, Vermontville. Lynette plans to become a C.P.A. or accountant after graduation from Baker College. Ryan Warner, son of Stephen and Kathy Warner 490 W. Main, Vermontville. Ryan will attend U of M this fall to pursue his longtime dream of becoming an aerospace engineer. Roger Claypool, son of Roger and Norma Claypool, 226 Cosgrove, Nashville. Roger will attend Nazareth College, studying in the medical field. Roger has been gaining knowledge for this field of study, assisting with the Castleton/Maple Grove/Nashville ambulance duing the past year. From Our Readers Vermontville should be proud Mich. tic. #1740 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 The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will join the Vermontville Women’s Club Wednesday, June 20, at Turkeyville. They will have lunch together and visit. Then each will enjoy browsing through the many exhibits and shops of crafts, antiques and foods. To two clubs have enjoyed meeting together. In April they alternate in sponsoring the Senior Girls’ Track at the high school. The Nashville W.L.C. donates books and money to the Putnam Public Library, gives scholarships to graduates, takes trips occa­ sionally, brings speakers in to inform or entertain, has fashion shows, bake sales, silent auctions, etc. Their most enjoyable benefit is fellowship. Any women who wants to join the Turkeyville trip may call before June 16, Elizabeth Lynch, 852-0856, or Genevieve Hafner, 852-0842, or Margaret Bateman, 852-9573. Two Lions named to all-league team League champion Pennfield placed three girls on the AllSMAA girls . softball team while Maple Valley had two players named to the 18-person first team. The Lions named were Heather Hawkins and Anna Goodrich. In addition, two Lions were named honorable mention — Jody Olmstead and Tina Snedegar. Three Lions on SMAA baseball team To the editor: Richard R. Cobb, owner • matchup against Arbor Farms in the championship finals. Because G-W already had one defeat, it had to best Ar­ bor twice twice to win the tourney title, and it did just that. The champs did the hard way, registering seven straight wins Saturday. Finishing behind runner-up Arbor Tree Farm was ShookGee, third, and Nashville Hardware, fourth. A total of 12 teams took part in the tournament, which took place Friday afternoon and evening and all day Saturday. So often you only hear about the problems of a small town. It gives you a misconception of what Ver­ montville is all about. Had you been in our town Saturday, June 9, you’d have seen what the people of Ver­ montville are really like. Our Pee Wee baseball team played and won seven games on Saturday. Throughout the day our cheering section grew and grew. Not only did our parents show up in full force to cheer their sons on to one victory after another, we had other relatives, friends, coaches and players of other teams and their families, plus people who came to see what all the excitement was all about. These are the real Ver­ montville people. Our sincere appreciation goes out to everyone for their constant support, which kept all of us going through 12 hours of baseball. We are bursting with pride over these young men who never once gave up. Special mention should be made of Keith, Rich, Nick, David, Brandy and Stacey. We couldn’t have done it without you. Vermontville has many people to be proud of! Lynn and Gary Goris Charlie and Tony Wawiernia Vermontville Four Maple Valley players have been named to the AllSMAA baseball team. The Lions named were Dan Franks, Jason Hoefler, Bob Allen and Cevin Cornish. League champion Bronsonplaced five players on the first team while St. Philip, which tied with the Lions for second place, had two. In addition, Maple Valley’s Shawn Herman and David Nickel were named honorable mention and Jon Shank was named special mention. Vermontville Newsoffered— Senior citizens will meet munity to say farewell. Thursday, June 14, at noon. An opera house meeting Bring a dish to pass and bingo will be Wednesday, June 13 at will be played. 7 p.m. The public is invited. Vermontville commodities will be given out Wednesday, Maple Grove Birthday June 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Helpers are needed from 8:30 The Maple Grove Birthday a.m. to noon. This will be at Club will meet Tuesday, June the Congregational Church 19, at the Maple Grove Com­ basement. munity Building on M-66. On June 24 at 2 p.m. an A potluck dinner will take open house for the Litchfields place at 12:30 p.m. Members will be held at Hildred are asked to bring the quilt Peabody’s for the whole com- blocks they have made. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-06-19.pdf 541bf4e1078c052d3cf70769f8cd373d PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastin Hastin' lUrc lUrch49S05t^re tln95’"I. y F ished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. , Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 47 — Tuesday, June 19. 1990 Village Council to seek public opinion By Susan Hinckley Public opinion on the poten­ tial for growth of Nashville’s business and industrial com­ munity will be sought in a survey approved Thursday by the Village Council. The council agreed to distribute a briefquestionaaire seeking opinions on types of businesses desired in the village, and on suggestions for attracting new commerce to the community. Local business owners will be the first to receive the hand-delivered forms. The public later will be invited to participate by filling out the questionnaire, which will be available at village hall. The Nashville Council also seek to enhance its image in a community where some have charged that officials are anti­ business. They hope the survey will help pave the way for better communications between the Village Council arid existing local businesses. “We’ve heard com- Nashville Council agreed to distribute a questionaaire seeking opinions on types of businesses desired in the village, attracting commerce. plaints,” said Village Clerk Rose Heaton, asking for specifics. “What is it we are not doing?” If we don’t know their needs, how are we going to respond?” Trustee Carol Dwyer con­ curred: “People think we are hostile to growth.” The survey is the brainchild of Trustee David Toman, who last year organized a group of A special committee of committee Tuesday and she local citizens dedicated to the Vermontville residents held handed out literature and a bettermen of the community, its first meeting Tuesday, "community checklist." but whose function evolved Each committee member is primarily into a successful lune 12, to discuss plans for a study on the community's expected to fill out questions revival of Nashville’s tradi­ on the checklist and the tional Harvest Festival, held needs. The panel is getting closer results will be collected and last September in conjunction to beginning the process of compiled at the panel's next with the annual Muzzleloaders.’ Shoot. hiring a consultant to help meeting June 26. Plans now are for a new Baetsen also will send the determine the community's list of committee to be formed to strengths and weaknesses and committee a decide on priorities in making consultants who have work out a program of action improvements and attempting completed a program for commercial growth in the sponsored by the Department village. Volunteers from the to revitalize Vermontville. business establishment and The study is being funded of Commerce. The program community will be sought via by a $7,200 grant from the provides information on what response to a particular survey Michigan Department of the state expects in studies question indicating a will­ Commerce with an $800 funded by the grants. ingness to serve. Vermontville Village Clerk match from the village. The In other business Thursday, '.'Strategic Study" grant Sharon Stewart said the the council sent back to com­ officially was received May committee will have until mittee a proposed change in March 31 of next year to the present sick time policy 22. Dawn Baetsen, a finish the study. After that, for full-time village representative from the the village will work on employees. The new plan call­ Commerce Department, implementing a plan, for ed for clearance from a presented a film strip to the See Special on page 3 department head for two con- Vermontville panel begins study of village needs Unopposed M.V. School Board candidates win two school seats There were no surprises in the annual school election June 11 for Maple Valley. Though the Board of Education will have two new members as a result of the vote, both ran without opposition. Ted Spoelstra received 107 votes and John Krolik received 104. There were no other issues or proposals on the ballot. The two newcomers will succeed Bea Pino and Dave Hawkins, both of whom decided not to seek re­ election. Pino, just before the candidate filing deadline, formally filed petitions with the understanding that only one person was running for the two open posts. However, when she learned that two had filed, she withdrew her candidacy.* The terms of Pino and Hawkins will expire June 30. Spoelstra and Krolik will be sworn in at the board's secutive days of sick leave, and would have required a note from a physician for an absence of three or more days See Nashville, on page 2 Village Trustee David Toman reviews the local business questionnaire with Clerk Rose Heaton. Village officials hope the public survey 'will help them gain input on ways to enhance commercial growth in the community. Filter resigns positions from School Board and Nashville Village Council by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter NASHVILLE - Larry Fil­ ter, a trustee on the Nashville Village Council and Maple Valley School Board, re­ signed both positions last week-; Filter's resignation was ac­ cepted Thursday by the vil­ lage council at its regular meeting. His resignation from the school board was accepted four days earlier by the school board. The 50-year-old Nashville resident also has resigned a post on the Cemetery Board. Filter refused to comment on the actions, saying only that he was leaving for "personal reasons." "I just have got personal reasons, and I have no com­ ment," he said. "That's just the way I feel. It's personal reasons, and that's all I want to say." Larry Filter In a terse, one-sentence let­ ter to the Maple Valley School Board dated June 6, Filter resigned his trusteeship after one year in office. The resignation, which was not on the published agenda, was accepted June 11 without further comment at the Maple Valley School Board meeting. President Bill Flower read the letter for Filter, who was not present at the meeting. "Due to personal reasons, it is my decision to resign from the board of education effective this date," Flower read from the letter. In a similar letter read Thursday at the Nashville Village Council meeting by President Ray Hinckley, Fil­ ter asked to be relieved from his position. The council approved the resignation and thanked Filter for his four years' service to the village. Filter was elected in June 1989 to the Maple Valley School Board, replacing See Filter, page 2 Maple Valley School Board denies grievance from library aide John Krplik Ted Spoelstra reorganizational meeting in July. Spoelstra, 57, also is president pro tern on the Nashville Village Council. He is employed by Michigan Bell. Krolik, 41, a resident of Vermontville, has not held public office before. He is self-employed in the timber business. Though the board soon will welcome its two newest members, it will have to appoint another in the wake of the resignation last week of Larry Filter. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter A request to change the se­ niority level for a school li­ brary aid was denied last week by the Maple Valley School Board. The board turned down the request to place Sheila Dunn in the 10-year category, at the seventh step on the dis­ trict’s salary schedule. The grievance was filed by MEA Uniserve Director Karen Sherwood on behalf of Dunn and the Maple Valley Educational Support Person­ nel Association. At last week's school board meeting, Sherwood said Dunn has 11 years of experi- ence in the district. She was hired as a school bus driver, but transferred to her present library aide position four years ago. When she transferred to the new post, she was given three years' seniority, accord­ ing to provisions of the con­ tract then in force. But Sherwood said the cur­ rent contract does not allow for discrepancies between ac­ tual years ofservice and years on the pay scale. "Years of seniority in the district will coincide with years on the pay scale," Sh­ erwood said, reading from the contract. "There is no dispute that Sheila Dunn has 11 years experience." Sherwood said Dunn should be moved to the 10­ year category and receive one year's back pay at the higher rate dating from July 1, 1989. "I believe very strongly that your contract says em­ ployees should be paid ac­ cording to your seniority," Sherwood said. Superintendent Carroll Wolff, however, said Dunn's transfer was made before the 1989 contract was ratified, and the new provisions should not apply to past ac­ tions. "When something is setSee School, on page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 — Page 2 Nashvjlle Council to seek public opinion , in a row. £» with all village employees and Trustee Sue^anDerske said all but one felt that the terms she felt the propd plan whs were agreeable. too severe, wit 'time When Dwyer questioned limits being too restrict fford another provision of the plan, penalties too harsh, \;<which would have paid up to penalty for violation rangedt^gft ys in one year to an from a verbal warning for the ith a long-term illowest infraction to possible tor’s verificawi termination for the highest marter was referred tion, (eight unexcused absences in mmittee. Dwyer back t one calendar year). noted that Under the village in­ “The old policy was being surance policy presently in misused,’’ explained Presi­ force, an employee who is ab­ dent Pro Tem Ted Spoelstra, sent from work for more than who helped draft the proposed a week with a non-job-related plan. “That’s why it’s a little illness or injury is eligible for more stringent than the old payment of $100 per week, after the first week, for up to one.’* 26 weeks. Under the proposed He added that the proposed changes had been discussed new sick leave plan that Filter resigns position, continued from front ond and third two-year term. Filter, of 4250 Clark Road, is a graduate of Nashville High School and the TCI Auto Course. He has two daughters and a son who are graduates ofMaple Valley High School. Trustee Dick Ewing, who did not seek re-election to the four-year seat. In 1986, Filter ran unop­ posed as a Republican for a seat on the Nashville Village Council. He was re-elected in 1988 and in 1990 for a sec- $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Tune in to STATION WBCH and check your DOLLAR BILL NUMBERS! UPTO 3500-0° ON YOUR 10 WINNING NUMBERS AIRED DAILY! LUCKY BUCKS AT S wAawTIMOKN. WBCH employee also would be eligi­ ble for an additional 90 days of full pay from the village. Questioning this overlap of benefits, Dwyer asked “Why should the village pay so­ meone more for not working?” All job-related illnesses and injuries are covered under a separate policy of workers’ compensation. In other action Thursday the council: • Agreed to write a traffic control order for the Michigan Department of Transportation prohibiting parking on the M-66 right-of-way near the entrance to Maple Valley Concrete Products near the 100.1 ON DIAi your $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Formerly employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings, Fil­ ter is presently employed at Carl’s Supermarket in Olivet Superintendent Carroll Wolff told the school board last week they have 20 days to appoint a successor to fill the vacancy. If the board fails to act the Eaton Intermediate School District will appoint a representative to hold the post until June 1991. An election will be held during the regular school vote to fill the post for the remaining two years of the four-year seat. The trustee appointed for the next year will be eligible to run for the remaining two years. The village council also will appoint a successor to Filter to complete the re­ mainder ofhis term. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE from front page south edge of Nashville. Co­ owner Cory Ohler was pre­ sent at the meeting to request the action, as directed by the MDOT, after she had con­ tacted that agency about a neighbor’s parked vehicle which she said blocks vision of traffic for drivers pulling out of her driveway onto the highway. • Amended the Nashville Zoning Ordinance to permit one- and two-bedroom apart­ ments on the upper floors of buildings in the commercial area “in order to better assure the continuing vitality of the district.” Council action also called for a change in the village parking ordinance to assure that space for tenant parking will comply with zon­ ing laws. • Accepted the resignation of Larry Filter from the village council and Lakeview Cemetery Board for “per­ sonal reasons,’’ and acknowledged with thanks his service to the village. Presi­ dent Ray Hinckley instructed Heaton to advertise in the newspaper for applicants to serve the balance of Filter’s council term. He then ap- School Board denies grievance, tied, it should be settled for­ ever,” Wolff said. "You could have people coming back each time something new is added, looking for something differenL" Wolffrecommended the re­ quest be denied. He added that the district's negotiator, Har­ low Claggett, of the Michi­ gan Association of School Boards, also recommended a denial. The school board voted unanimously to turn down the request. Trustee Larry Filter, who was not present at the meeting, did not vote. In other business: •Sixth-grade teacher Sandy Briggs resigned her position as junior high basketball cheerleading coach but will continue to coach the ninth­ grade squad. The board ac­ cepted the resignation. Briggs had served as coach of three squads, the seventh­ grade, eighth-grade and ninth­ grade basketball cheerleaders. The position recently was split into a junior high posi­ tion, with one coach for sev­ enth and eighth grade, and one for ninth-grade. •Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Bill Rivest recommended the Maple Val­ ley School continue as part of the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • Multiple Listing • Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT. 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER .852-1784 SANDY LUNDQUIST... 852-1S43 HUBERT DENNIS....... .7264)122 GARRY KNOLL........... .852-0786 "TATE” MIX............... .726-0332 - Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & cur­ rently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Call Sandy. (N-306) NASHVILLE NOW $37,9001! POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS - 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) SRHH GOOD 4 BEDROOM HOME IN NASHVILLE - Walking distance to downtown. Corner lot with fenced in yard, several appliances included. This home is ready to move into. Make an appointment soon to see this one! (N-340) VACANT LAND: 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) 20 ACRES - PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS 5. OF NASHVILLE - Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) - 6 room, 2 bedroom home, all recently remodeled, oak cabinets & oak trim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 pole barn & satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools, NE of Vermontville. Priced at $49,000. (CH-343) THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE FOR $25,000!! Neat 2 bedroom cot­ tage with lake access — 2 new decks, storage shed & aluminum siding!! All in "move-in" condition. Call Sandy. (CH-269) “COUNTRY HOME” ON 10 ACRES BETWEEN NASHVILLE & HASTINGS - 2 plus bedroom home, outbuildings, private setting, great view, Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. Price: $31,500. (CH-345) U1W Illg Milk MOBILE HOME ON RIVER WITH APPROX. 5 ACRES - 1984 Liberty mobile home (14x70) plus 48x32 newer pole barn, Thornapple River frontage. Secluded, with mature trees. Call Hubert Dennis. (CH-342) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) 26 ACRE HORSE FARM • $64,900 Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of roiling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. (F-319) 1990-91 school year. The re­ quest was approved. •Coaches appointed for the coming school years include Mike Schneiderhan and Don Roscoe as assistant varsity football coaches, and Dave Finkler and Marty Martin as assistant junior varsity foot­ ball coaches. Also appointed were Carol Kraai as varsity volleyball and ninth-grade girls' basket­ ball coach, Bill Mason as JV volleyball coach, Richard Baker as boys' seventh-grade basketball coach, and Gary Hamilton as cross country coach. Special panel begins study , which another grant will be sought. She said the study's goal is to "find out how we can attract more businesses, more tourism and more housing." Also at the committee's next meeting, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in the village offices, a chairperson will be selected to serve as a contact person for the entire group. Members say they also hope to break into subcommittees. Stewart said that anyone is invited to take part in the work on the study. She added that a good cross-section of people representing different Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker pointed Spoelstra to fill the seat on the Cemetery Board. Spoelstra had offered to ac­ cept the post after tendering his resignation from the Transfer-Recycling Board at the meeting. • Appointed Kelly Shaver to the Putnam Public Library Board. She becomes the third representative from the village currently serving on that board, which recently received state approval to ex­ pand its number of represen­ tatives from each supporting governmental unit. I From Our Readers Can we grant a dying boy his last 'wish' To the editor: Our daughter and her son (Marcia and Travis Blake) live in Littleton, Colo. She called us Monday, June 11, and said she and our grandson were in Golden when they read a notice on a bulletin board in an arts and crafts store. She said she hopes we could help this child, by telling people what she read: “This little boy is dying of cancer, and his wishes are to receive enough cards for him to get into the “Guinness Book of Records.” Anyone interested could just send a card to: Graig Shergired, c/o Children Wish Foundation, Suite 100, 32 Parameter Center East, Atlan­ ta, Ga. 30346. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all take time enough to help t his boy fulfill his last wishes? Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saunders Vermontville from front page segments of the community is being sought. "We'd like to try to have a lot of different ideas from the residential, business, education and senior citizen parts of the community," she said. "We need to have different areas of the community represented in the study and we can have as many people as we want." The 14 people who attended the first committee meeting were Stewart and her husband Harold, Ed and Mary Curth, Dean Hansen, Hildred Peabody, Ron Houck, Kate Bosworth, Village President Sue Villanueva, Bea Gillaspie, Kay Hartzler, Pat O'Dell, Mary Trowbridge and Doug Durkee. Summertime is PERM TIME V Come to... THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Call For Your Hair Care 726-0257 470 E. Main, Vermontville HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Community Notices BAKE SALE: Saturday, June 23rd, at Nashville Office, Hast­ ings City Bank, by Maple Leaf Junior Grange. Monday thru Saturday Some Evenings by Appointment * �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 — Page 3 Obituaries Charles C. Pillars _ HASTINGS - Charles C. Pillars, 77 of 704 East Walnut Street, Hastings passed away Monday, June 11, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Pillars was born on February 28, 1913 in White­ water, the son of Henry and Myra (Clark) Pillars. He was raised in the Bellevue area and attended schools there. He served in the National Guard of the United States from 1929 until 1935. He was married to Henrietta L. Krebs on March 1,1932. He came to Hastings in 1984 from Nashville where he had resided since 1945. He was engaged in farming for many years and about 20 years at the Standard Stamping Company in Nash­ ville, retiring in 1975. Mr. Pillars is survived by his Sixth Marking Period Third Grade All A’s - Aaron Dempsey, Erica Krolik, Joe Stadel. B Average - Jared wife, Henrietta; four daught­ Carpenter, Seleena ers, Irma Springer of Hunting­ Carpenter, Ben Carrigan, ton, Indiana, Joan Cook of Trent Graham, Leslie Grant, Bellevue, Marian Easey of Levon Hammond, Jonessa Delton and Virginia Redman Hammonds, Karl Hoover, of Hastings; two sons, Donald Zac Jarvie, Craig McDougal, Pillars of Athens and David Craig Rogers, Sarah Russell, Pillars of Hastings; 18 grand­ Melanie Shance, Ben children; 22 great grandchil­ Shepherd, Joe Stadel, Amber dren and one sister, Minnie Shilling, Adam Thompson, Nick Winnie, Loren Wright. Rose of Detroit. He was preceded in death by Fourth Grade All A’s - Shelley Arras, two brothers, Homer and Jessica Dempsey, Jenny Hois­ Joseph Pillars. Memorial graveside ington, Katie Krive, Katrina services were held Thursday, Rasey, Dawn VanderVlucht. B Average - Erin Booher, June 14 at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue with Rev. Ray Jeremy Campbell, Holly Car­ rigan, Brad Conroy, Michelle Talmadge officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Thelma Rachael Holland LAKE ODESSA - Thelma Rachael Holland, 72 of Lake Odessa passed away. Mrs. Holland was born December 20, 1917 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Will and Ella Craven. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Portland. Mrs. Holland is survived by two son, E. Russell Holland and Kenneth Holland, both of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Dorothy Quinty ofLake Odes­ sa; two brothers, Marion Craven of Mt. Pleasant and Emery Craven of Winn; five grandchildren; four great Maplewood Elementary names 'honor roll* grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Holland, March 25,1986; also two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Monday, June 11 at the Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with Reverend Stuart Snyder offi­ ciating. Burial was at East Sebewa Cemetery, Sebewa Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Port­ land in memory of Mrs. Thel­ ma R. Holland. Bertha M. Marshall Evangelical Church in Maple Grove Township. She liked flower gardening, sewing, rais­ ing chickens, feeding birds and bird watching? Mrs. Marshall is survived by one son, Cecil Marshall of Nashville; two daughters, Agnes Price of Nashville and Arlene Hefflebower ofWood­ land; one son-in-law, Raymond Price of Hastings; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd in 1961; daughter, Geraldine Price; daughter-in-law, Faye Marshall; two sisters and one Thank You brother. CARD OF THANKS Funeral services will be held We would like to thank all the 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 people who helped make the at the Maple Valley ChapelHuston/Cowell wedding so Genther Funeral Home, Nash­ rememberable. Especially Jan of Jan’s Flow­ ville with Reverend Thomas ers, Serina of Sweet and Good, Voyles officiating. Burial will and the dear lady friends of be at Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions Grandma Belson. Mr. and Mrs. John Lind may be made to the Putnam Library. NASHVILLE - Bertha M. Marshall, 94 of 6627 Maple Grove Road, Nashville passed .away Sunday, June 17,1990 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Marshall was bom on September 20,1895 in Caledo­ nia, the daughter of Mayberry and May (Golden) Farley. She was a life long resident of the area and attended Branch Country Schools. She was married to Lloyd Marshall on March 19,1913 in Maple Grove Township. She was a member of the North Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Dennis, Heather Draper, Lance Flory, Jennifer Forquer, JoHeather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Jonathon Kay, Nicholas Lit­ tle, Travis McIntyre, Kelly Moore, Kim Pennington, Cory Pethick, Mandy Pierce, Malinda Powers, Jamie Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Liz Stanton, Dawn Stine, Jason Thompson, Trvis VanAlstine, Trevor Wawiemia. Fifth Grade All A’s B Average - Stacy Balko, Mandy Beemer, Shawn Bigelow, Jon Bowers, Aaron Brandenburg, Charles Brisco, Corey Clouse, Jennifer Col­ lier, Kevin Conkey, Devon Durkee, Nette Emery, David Fredo, Mandi Golovich, Mis­ ty Haley, Jason Halliwill, Erin Hokanson, Richie Krebs, Krystal Krive, Amy LaDere, Bess Ann Martin, John Nash, Amy Parish, Derek Sadler, Brady Simpson, Casey Smith, Nick Thompson, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Nick Waara, Melanie Wendorf. Matt Williams, Seth Wright. Sixth Grade All A’s - Ethan Berry, Lindsey Krolik, Kathrye McDougal, Travis Melvin, Andy Swartz. B Average - Donna Bum­ ford, Josh Cerny, Darin Cheeseman, Regina Coblentz, Joann Cwick, Charnell Ellison, Lucas Forquer, Kerri Gibson, Robby Graham, Jay Hokanson, Brian Hopkins, Nicole Kraai, Nicole Lake, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Richard Monroe, Wayne Moore, Sara Parish, Damon Patrick, Kristi Priddy, Chad Rogers, Katie Sampson, Leah Sleeper, Amber Snoeyink, Derek Spicer, Shawn Thames, Brigette Vallance, Becky Vedder, Chadwick Wakley. Correction— A caption below a photo in the June 12 edition of the Maple Valley News incorrect­ ly identified Tracey Hickey as Jody Hickey receiving an award at Kellogg Elementary School. Tracey’s award was for three years, not six, at the school. BATON FEDERAL SAVINGS IS HERE Open a N.O.W. Checking Account or a Statement Savings Account and receive your SPIRIT card. Eaton Federal now has an Automated Teller Machine in our Charlotte and Eaton Rapids offices. With the SPIRIT card, you can access your checking or savings 24 hours a day. SPIRIT will save you time and money while offering you the convenience of doing all your financial business under one roof. When you’re out of town, use your SPIRIT card at all MAGIC LINE and CIRRUS locations where you work or play. Just look for these symbols... CIRRUS Magic Line co f*'~ee '~ee Get the "SPIRIT" at Eaton Federal OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 Owner — Diana Kuempel FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-38S0 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Equal Housing LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... Ll A k£ By Susan Hinckley Local shoppers voted on hours in '53 By Susan Hinckley Nashville shoppers had a chance to register their preference for evening store hours in a poll taken 37 years ago this week. The balloting was spon­ sored by the local Chamber of Commerce and would help Nashville merchants deter­ mine whether Friday or Satur­ day was the preferred day for extended business hours. This and other stories ofthe day filled the Nashville News issue of June 18, 1953. Merchants to poll customers re: Saturday Night Closing - With stores in many neighboring towns adopting the practice of re­ maining open Friday evenings and closing Saturday even­ ings, Nashville merchants are planning a customer preference survey, in order to determine which night best suits the shoppers. Sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the survey will be accomplished by balloting. Slips will be placed in stores and customers are asked to indicate their preference by simply check­ ing one of three ballot squares, then signing their names and dropping the slips into the ballot box. The three choices will be: 1) Prefer stores open Friday nights and closed Saturday nights; 2) Prefer stores closed Friday nights and open Satur­ day nights; and 3) Don’t care. Signatures are being re­ quested in order to check against one individual mark­ ing more than one ballot. In order to help provide a true majority preference, won’t you please mark a ballot in one of the stores — but only one. Before the results are tabulated, slips will be sorted alphabetically to prevent duplication. Chamber of Commerce to meet June 24 - Everyone in business of any kind in Nashville is urged to attend a meeting of the recently reorganized Nashville Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening of next week, at 8 o’clock in the V.F.W. hall over J. & H. Cleaners. (In 1990 terms, this would be in the building that now houses Quality Pawn. The se­ cond floor was one of several Main Street locations oc­ cupied by the local VFW post until they acquired their pre­ sent quarters, the old Nashville depot, in 1960.) Directors of the organiza­ tion are to be elected and it is expected that action will be taken regarding election of a secretary. This most impor­ tant office has not yet been filled, since there has been some difficulty in finding a candidate who can devote the necessary time to the duties. If weather permits, the meeting may be held in the park. President Gale Keihl will announce definitely next week where the meeting will be held. A.E. Dull is dead at age of 80 - Amon E. Dull, 80, a resi­ dent of this community for close to half a century, died June 10 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Justus, in Kalamo Township. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Otto Funeral Home in Nashville, with the Rev. Harold R. Krieg ofVicksburg officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Mr. Dull was bom in Win­ chester, Ind., on New Year’s Day 1873, the son of George and Sarah (Mills) Dull. On March 9, 1893, at Tower Hill, Hl., he was married to Miss Rosa Galster. They came to Nashville in 1907. Mr. Dull served as a member of the village council and was president of the village of Nashville several terms. About 10 years ago he and Mrs. Dull moved to Florida and had made their home at Daytona Beach. They returned to Michigan only recently. Besides his wife, Rosa, Mr. Dull leaves two daughters, Mrs. William (Pearl) Justus of North Kalamo and Miss Esther Dull of Daytona Beach; a son, John W. Dull of Nashville; two brothers, S.B. Dull ofNashville and John R. Dull of Daytona Beach; seven grandchildren and 17 great­ grandchildren. Scouts take part in civil defense program Sunday Members of the Boy and Girl Scouts played the roles of Civilian Defense workers in an afternoon program at Put­ nam Park, Flag Day, June 14. Fred Ackett gave the scouts instructions in first aid at rehearsal one evening last week. At this time, the scouts were told such practice was as valuable in everyday life or camping as at times of tor­ nadoes or bombing attacks. In the presence of an ap­ preciative audience Sunday, Mr. Ackett took two boys and hid them. Then the two groups of scouts found their injured (the hidden boys), car­ ried them on home-made stretchers and administered first aid. The scouts also demonstrated the new position and took turns administering artificial respiration. Later there was a discussion concer­ ning treating a fainting pa­ tient, noting signs of shock, and the necessity of calling a doctor as soon as possible. Mrs. Frank Purchis, Jr., representing the V.F.W. Aux­ iliary, gave candy bars to all taking part in the program. Each scout worked cooperatively as a team, and did their very best. Even though this was a serious type program, the boys and girls, their friends and parents spent an enjoyable afternoon. Gulf Service Stations are reconditioned - The most ex- Putnam Park was the scene of a Civil Defense exercise involving Nashville scouts on Flag Day 1953. This circa-1960 photo shows the newly-built "Sugar Shanty (left), the old 1892 Standpipe water tower (center), and a collection of frame sheds behind the old pump house (right), which was since been converted into a community center. First known as Waterworks Park, the site was developed in the early 1900s on lland the village bought from Ralston family heirs. During his first term as village president (1909-11), Nashville businessmen Charles Putnam personally made many improvements to the park, and in 1911 it was renamed in his honor. tensive service station refur­ bishing program ever under­ taken by Gulf Refining Com­ pany in the Nashville area is nearing completion, accor­ ding to W.E. Bruce, Gulfs district manager here. “A major part of our obligation to the public,” Bruce said today, “is to main­ tain service stations that peo­ ple can be proud to have in their communities. Simply stated, that’s the prime objec­ tive of our current paint-up, clean-up program. ’ ’ In the drive to put all its sta­ tions in tip-top condition before the vacation travel season gets into full swing, Gulf is spending thousands of dollars here for labor, paint and equipment. Pumps, driveways, fences and all kinds of service station equipment are being replaced, repaired, cleaned or painted. And, according to Bruce, “the Gulf dealers around Nashville are putting special emphasis on the importance of providing comfortable, spicand-span salesrooms and rest room facilities for the conve­ nience of their customers.” In his announcement of Gulfs “Operation Sparkle,” Bruce pointed out that the tourist industry expects a record amount ofmotor travel this summer. Said Bruce, "We of Gulf are going to do everything in our power to assure that Nashville area residents and visitors will enjoy the finest service station accommoda­ tions to be found anywhere. The tremendous improvement in appearance and facilities of the Gulf dealer stations in Nashville, I believe, will be an important contribution toward this end.” Gulf stations in Nashville are Babcock’s and Straub’s South End Service. Talk of the Town - Bob Reed ofthe Main Tavern did a little promoting Saturday in the interest ofthe Earl Barkley family, who lost everything when their home was destroyed by fire last week. Bob collected $110 from business places and a cannister in the tavern yielded about $25, all of which was turned over to the Barkleys. Anyone wishing to add to the fund may leave contributions at the News office. Usable household goods of almost any sort also will be accep­ table, but please do not bring such items to the News office. Justice Clarence Welch of Nashville has been replacing Justice Adelbert Cortright in Hastings Municipal Court last week and this, during Cortright’s absence. Looking over the ads in this issue of the News, you’ll agree that this weekend pro­ mises to be quite something in Nashville. Forrie Babcock is planning a big celebration at his Gulf station; Lathrop’s an­ nounce a Saturday paint demonstration, with something free for the ladies; Keihl Hardware launches a paint sale; while other business places offer outstan­ ding values in about everything you can think of. This week and every week it will pay you to read the ads. The Flo theatre has an­ nounced Henry Norton as winner of the bike contest, sponsored by the theatre through cooperation of the local Gamble store. First prize was a bicycle from the Gam­ ble store. Henry piled up 1,785 points to win first place. Johnny Bitgood won second prize with 1,525 points. Mrs. Fred Langham, who operates the Langham Con­ valescent home on Cleveland Street, will hold open house on Wednesday, June 24, in Amon E. Dull was a retired farmer when ho became president of Nashville in 1937. (He is seen here in 1939 on a trip to Kentucky.) During his tenure he was a careful steward of tax dollars, his relatives remember, striving to see that the village received good value for monies expended. Almost always at­ tired in a black suit, Mr. Dull was a familiar sight on Main Street. His appearance has been described as that of a typical man of German descent "with rosy checks and a twinkling eye." He died in June 1953, at age 80. conjunction with Nursing Home Week, which Governor G. Mennen Williams has pro­ claimed for next week. She was invited members of the medical profession, the press, village officials, and anyone else interested to inspect the facilities of the home. J.M. Scott, recently ap­ pointed acting postmaster for the Nashville office, will be checked in Friday, June 19, replacing Ivan Babcock, who has held the position since Ju­ ly 1, 1951. Otto Christensen, of Christensen’s Furniture, has returned from Atlantic City, N.J., where he was a guest of the Philco Corporation at the midsummer Philco dealer convention. He was one ofthe 7,500 dealers from United States, Hawaii amd Alaska who were awarded trips to the famous resort city. While there, he saw the new 1954 complete line oftelevision and radio sets, and heard authoritative talks and discus­ sions by leaders in the elec­ tronics field. Mrs. Clarence Shaw and Roger attended the 109th commencement at the Univer­ sity of Michigan Saturday. Roberta Shaw received her bachelor’s degree in education. Mrs. Maude Fumiss, Peggy Mead, Clara Face and Rena Blake returned Sunday from a two-week trip through the western states. Highlights of their trip: the Bad Lands, Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore Memorial in South Dakota; Big Horn Mts., and Yellowstone Park in Wyom­ ing; Manitou Springs, Royal Gorge, Pike’s Peak, Garden of the Gods, and Historical Central City in Colorado. They returned home through Kansas, spending one night with the Dr. Charles Fumiss family in Topeka, and brought their little daughter, Stephanie, home with them to spend some time with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fumiss. They all report a wonderful trip. John Frith, son of E. Dean Frith ofNashville, was among those receiving master’s degrees from Michigan State College at commencement ex­ ercises in East Lansing earlier this month. For the last two years he has been agricultural instructor for the veterans’ schooling program at Saranac. Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Tut­ tle, celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary on Sun­ day, visited Walker Tavern near the Irish Hills. Rely on Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville -tro r iwt torikers , C z-, omp TInsuranStan Sc taen Trumble ; riAi; iAi; | Hastings Mutual TvfII Insurance Company We're only silent until need i_t ------- — you us. Fassett Body Shop COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. June 19. 1990 — Page 5 Old Nashville Fire Department fire bell making journey home By Susan Hinckley An old bell that once clang­ ed from an early Nashville fire truck has returned home. It was recently presented to the Nashville-CastletonMaple Grove Fire Department by a grandson of James (“Jim”) Hummel, who was given the bell some 40 years ago as a tribute for his many years of service to the department. The bell was presented to Chief Douglas Yarger by Joel Hummel at a March party marking the retirement from the department of Michael Appel man, another grandson of Jim Hummel. Both grandsons have served lengthy stints as Nashville volunteer firemen. Joel had chalked up 35 years before he retired in 1969; his cousin Michael came in a close se­ cond with 31 years. But neither man came near to top­ ping the record of their Grandfather Hummel, who had 57 years of service to his credit. Jim joined the Nashville Fire Department in 1891, at age 25, when the department was barely 9 years old. (Nashville’s fire department as organized on May 5, 1882). When he was featured in a 1948 article in the Grand Rapids Press, Jim Hummel was 82 and still on duty, and was believed at that time to hold the state record for ser­ vice by a volunteer fireman. Charles Betts, then chief of the local department, presented Jim with the old fire truck bell as a special tribute for services rendered. Manufactured by E.W. VanDuzen of Germany, the bell originally was part of the equipment on a Reo fire engine — the first such truck owned by the NFD. The bell was positioned so that the front seat passenger could sound it by pulling on an at­ tached rope. “It was the passenger’s du­ ty to ring the bell,” noted Appelman. Before the days of sirens, this was the only way that firemen had to alert the public that a fire truck was en route. And more than likely, Jim Hummel was on that truck. He nearly always was the first one to arrive at the fire station after the big alarm bell downtown was sounded. (In 1899 a fire bell tower had been erected on Maple Street near Main; later the bell was relocated to the station on North Main. A modem siren was not installed there until 1936.) As soon as a fire was reported in those early days, someone would ring the big alarm bell to summon the firemen. Hummel lived along Bridge Street, west of the Thornapple River, but he found shortcuts across the waterway as he sped on foot to the station. “I remember as a boy see­ ing Grandpa run across the dam,” said Appelman. “In the winter he came across on the ice.” Before the days of mechanized trucks, fires were fought with a hand-drawn *‘*Ja Ja Maple Valley graduates’ poem published in color reproductions m&S *u^ u^,Gh Gh * ‘Shk Shk! fnh ok a ;r~ ? "toita ,IS k lit ifff “ F^Ulk tiit >M inHit;. MlMta ifntt HiiH,n^ j. fti fa ni| w'i nlW iffitshiJtast ®a! Htftimms I ,i M raaislMH aiix!- ijuilikini ittfc pMtaifrti tattirfci®* tt |M HWlli jg^. >*1WS!;'I wtMtfJ’10 ;pet ii “ by Mark LaRose BATTLE CREEK A poem written by Scot Scramlin of Nashville, who graduated from Maple Valley High School with high honors in 1988, has been published in the Kellogg Community Col­ lege literary and art journal Perhaps. pump which firemen rushed out of the station to the scene of the blaze. Hose carts and huge cisterns located in strategic parts of town helped speed up the action. When Joel Hummel joined his grandfather on the depart­ ment in the 1930s, it was fully mechanized. Jim Hummel The annual publication is the product of the school’s English department, and all entries are selected for publication by student editors. Staff members then judge the published works, and cash prizes are awarded in several categories, including poetry, short fiction, photography and art. ‘ ‘Castle ofGold,” the poem published in Perhaps, is Scramlin’s first published work. Scramlin, 20, said he first became interested in writing while taking Norma Acker’s writing for publication class. He said he also benefitted from Sue Steffel's advanced placement English course at Maple Valley. Steffel said Scramlin sends her copies of all ofhis poems. “Scot’s a very prolific, talented and versatile writer,” Steffel said after seeing his published work. “And I won’t be surprised to see him published again and again.” Acker said she remembers Scramlin as a knowledgeable and ambitious writer. “I think Scot will be suc­ cessful as a writer,” she said. “And I’m very happy for An old fife bell with special memories for retired Nashville firemen Michael Appelman (left) and Joel Hummel (center) was presented recently to the local department. Accepting the bell is Douglas Yarger, chief of the NashvilleCastleton-Maple Grove Fire Department. Appelman and Hummel come from a family strong in the tradition: their grandfather served 57 years as a local volunteer firefighter, commencing 99 years ago. died in 1949, and grandson Joel eventually became heir to the old truck bell. Recently he decided it should be returned to its original home. Chief Yarger says the bell will be mounted in the fire sta­ tion — an impressive building that has replaced the old fire bam Jim Hummel knew. Many things have changed over the 108-year history of the Nashville Fire Depart­ ment, but two things remain steadfast; the dedication ofthe firemen who have saved countless lives and in­ numerable properties, and the appreciation of a grateful community. The bell will be a reminder of this. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH FINH $TK€T M€KmOHTMILL€. MICHIG4H 49096 tiASHwie (517)852-1717 TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! Scot Scramlin He plans to earn a him.” Scramlin said he sometimes bachelor’s, degree in jour­ writes free verse poems, but nalism and to continue writing he mostly pens traditional, and trying to get his work rhyming and sometimes published. Here is the poem Scramlin metered poems. The form of “Castle of had published in Perhaps: CASTLE OF GOLD Gold” is that of a traditional High and mighty bat­ Shakespearian, English or Elizabethan sonnet, with four tlements Reared above the sands quatrains and a rhyme scheme And forever and ever hence of abab, cdcd, efef, followed Those would be its lands. by a couplet gg. Reared within a single day However, the Was this castle ofgold. Shakespearian sonnet typical­ AU around it would say, ly has 10 syllable lines in a “’Tis like the castles ofold. meter or stress pattern known Finely planned as iambic pentameter. And strongly buUt. Scramlin’s sonnet does not Courageously manned, employ this traditional meter. ’Twill never wilt.” A fan ofthe poetry ofEdgar Allan Poe and T. S. Eliot, Then the sun set, for it was Scramlin said he plans to at­ the end of the day tend Michigan State Universi­ And the time came in and ty in the fall. took the sand-castle away. ‘Thornapple Lake - Mobile home located on two shaded lots with great view ‘Garage ‘Priced at only $24,500 with land contract terms (M-34) *2 bedroom home located on approx. 1 acre ‘Garage ‘Nice lot and garden area ‘Only $23,500! 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Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 — Page 6 Barry County Historical Society plans picnic This year Putnam Park in Nashville will be the site of the Barry County Historical Society’s annual picnic June 21. An election of officers for the next year will be held at the picnic. Supper will be at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting and a pro­ gram following at 7:30. Those attending are asked to bring table service and a dish to serve. Any one interested in Barry County history, geneology, Michigan history or just history is invited to attend. The program, “Indians, Ancient Times to the 1800s,” will be presented by Verland McLeod and Lawrence Simon of Lyons. There should be a report from the committee working to help with the restoration of the historic organ in Hastings. The Historical Society Com- mittee plans to meet with the Organ Restoration Committee prior to the picnic. The May 17 meeting was held in Hickory Comers. Some members came early enough to spend time at the Antique Mall before meeting with some others at the Old Hickory Inn for dinner. After dinner, the members had time to visit the caboose, owned by the Barry County Book Com­ mittee, at Corner and Brooklodge roads, where it is temporarily stored. The meeting was held at the Hickory Comers Masonic Lodge building. Past Wor­ shipful Master Howard Spedick, presented a history ofthe Hickory Comers Lodge and building. Hickory Comers Lodge No. 345 was formed Nov. 12, 1875, by a group of Masons from Bedford, Richland, Augusta and Plainwell Lodges. The 19 original members worked under special dispensation from Grand Ledge in 1875 and 1876. The lodge received its charter Jan. 24, 1877. Lodge was held in various places in the early years. An upstairs room in a small building that disappeared years ago, John Albertson’s blacksmith shop across the street from the pre­ sent lodge, was the site of meetings for a period of time. For many more years the lodge occupied the third story of Williams and Sons’ General Store, which stood where Goldworthy’s gas sta­ tion now stands. They met on the third floor of the old Hickory Comers Hotel prior to and while building the pre­ sent hall. The present hall was dedicated in 1912 with a membership of 70. The lodge Latest contributions announced to Putnam Library contributions The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory of Ethel Mason by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ackett, Mrs. Lee Miles, Mr. and Mrs. Keith McMillen, Mrs. Hazel Kays, Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. Royce DeMond, Mrs. Gretchen Pixley, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dahm, Miss Jean Dietrick, Mr. and Mrs. Car­ roll Lamie, Miss Genevieve Hafner, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith, Russell and Irene Furlong, Elizabeth Wilcox, Leo and Grace Marisch, Phyllis E. Rizor, Louis and Donna Hickey, Wilma DeCamp, Harold and Bessie Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bahs, and Vem and Eloise Wheeler. In memory of Carson Ames by Richard and Ruth Ann Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Gearhart and family, Mr. and Mrs. Buryi Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Goodemont, Mr. Roy Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Gayion Fisher and fami­ ly, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Rodger, Friends and Neighbors, Louis and Donna Hickey, and Leo and Grace Marisch. In memory of Dorotha Brumm by Phyllis E. Rizor. In memory of Victor Brumm by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bahs. Donations for the refur­ bishing fund for the library may be mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville 49073, or brought to the library. Unless anonymity is requested names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Those named in gifts will be inscrib­ ed on a special scroll to be displayed in the new addition. IflRW GOOD Quality Products ANTACID 12 0Z. LIQUID GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY VITAMIN C 250 MG. WITH SIMETHICONE GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY COMPARE TO MYLANTA GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY NON ASPIRIN EXTRA STRENGTH GEL CAPLETS Nashville United Way allocations are delayed The United Way Council of Nashville met June 8 to allocate funds collected for the 1989 drive. An increase of 16 percent over last year’s drive was reported, with $3,709.50 from payroll deductions and $2,218 locally. This results in payments to: Nashville Christmas baskets, $280; Little League Baseball, $300; Little League Football, $300; Nashville Girl Scouts, $400; Family and Children Services, $400; Barry County Health Service (Health Fair), $450; Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing, $580; Barry County Child Abuse, $580; Barry County Hospice, $580; Barry County Love Inc., $463; Habitat for Humanity, $355; and United Way of Michigan $500. Business Services NEIGHBOR PHARMACY GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY received considerable publici­ ty as one ofthe smallest in the Nation. Seventy-six masters have presided over the lodge, some holding the office several times. The present membership of Hickory Lodge No. 345 con­ tains 521 members. Immediately after the pic­ nic, the Program Committee will begin planning the 1990-91 programs and meeting places. 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STATION WBCH ■ 5® $ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ NASHVILLE LITTLE LEAGUEf Baseball & Softball Benefit Dance SATURDAY, JUNE 30,1990 8:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. Nasvhille VFW #8260 Music by ... Party Down at... 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Monday thru Saturday s3.00 Single • $5.00 Couple — PUBLIC INVITED — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 _ Page 7 Maple Valley students win in 'Math Day' contest Several Maple Valley students were winners in the 11th annual Math Day competition at Olivet College last month. The contests involved 256 students from Maple Valley, Bellevue, Olivet and Potterville schools in the C and D division and from Grand Ledge, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids and Holt in the A and B division. Two four-member teams, called "red" and "blue," represented grades six through nine in three different types of competition. In Quick Calcs," each student was required to solve four pages of 10 problems, with each given two minutes per page. The students were to calculate answers to mathematical expressions as quickly as possible, using mental arithmetic, short cuts, decimal conversions and other fundamental mathematic processes. Medals were awarded to students from each grade with the most correct answers. In "Dual Digs," students worked in pairs, doing 30 story problems within a time Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main Street NASHVILLE 852-0845 limit of 45 minutes. In "Jeopardy," each team competed against others at the same grade levels and divisions. Each had questions from eight mathematical categories. Teams receiving the highest scores in all three components earned first-place trophies. In the team results, the seventh grade "blue" Maple Valley team won the C and D trophy. The members included Jenny Mittlestadt, Sarah Leep, Matt Mace and Heather Phillip. In "Dual Digs," Maple Valley winners includes eighth graders Rudy Othmer and Willy Rooks and ninth graders Joel Butler and Dan Funkier. A Bellevue ninth-grade "red" quartet of Angie Eveland, Becky Wing, Micki Dando and Erin Perkins won a team trophy. Each room was manned by two teacher proctors and three student aides from Grand Ledge High School to administer the games. Gary Payne entertained the contestants after lunch, after which the trophies and medals were handed out Eaton County plat book available The new Eaton Colunty plat book is available. Eaton County 4-H Advisory Council sponsors the plat book as a fund-raising oppor­ tunity. The cost ofthe book is ... They are no longer two but oneflesh. What therefore, God has Joined together, let not man put asunder. — Matthew 19:6 $15. If 4-H clubs sell the book, they will receive $3 for each. Plat books are available at the Charlotte and Grand HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD Only one life — will soon be past ~n 219 S. 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Let him be the bond between you... attend services in the church of your choice this Sunday. AA rea-- C /^1hurch1 O ch1 ed1u1l es S 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 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 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD RES. (517) 726-0637 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 Office (517) 852-1501 , happily proclaim their oneness before families and friends. Unfortunately, many marriages end in divorce today. The strain of modern liv­ 852-9728 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH BROKER 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 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. HURCH OF Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship..............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ...... 10 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.) Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 — Page 8 Maple Valley annouces top athletic Awards for '89-'9O The Maple Valley Athletic Department has announced the 1989-90 Most Valuable Athlete and Sportsmanship Awards with top honors going to Heidi Reese, Cevin Cor­ nish, Denee Cripe and Jeff Butler. Each year the coaching staff at Maple Valley High School selects from the senior class, two female and two male athletes to receive Most Valuable Athlete Awards and Sportsmanship Awards. This year’s Most Valuable female athlete is Heidi Reese. She has been a member of the varsity girl’s basketball team for the past three years, the varsity volleyball team for the two years, and a member of the varsity track team for four years. This past year she was captain of both the girl’s basketball and track teams. In track, Reese was all con­ ference in shot put, regional champion in discus and the 110 hurdles. She was also Lansing State Journal cham­ pion in the discus and shot put, and broke three track records this year which in­ clude: the shot put, discus, and 110 hurdles. She was part ofthe 880 relay team that also broke the school record. Outstanding male athlete honors went to Cevin Cor­ nish. Cevin has been a member ofthe varsity football program for two years and a member of the varsity baseball team for two years. He was captain of both the football and baseball teams. In football, Cornish was selected all conference first team and first team all county. He was also selected Lansing State Journal All Area Team Honorable mention. In baseball Cevin was an all con­ ference selection, district selection, and county Vermontville Hardware COMING ATTRACTIONS: JULY PAINT SALE 25 /o OH All H.W.I. Paint Products Manufactured by Sherwin-Williams. Sh i Willi IIncludes: ld : • Exterior Latex & Alkyd House Paint • Interior Latex & AIlkyd Wall Paint • Exterior Latex & Alkyd Primers • Interior Latex & Alkyd Primers • Exterior Latex & Alkyd Solid Color Staips • Gloss & Stain Polyurethane. Sale Runs from July 1-July 31 Cash & Carry Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE ( Sports selection. The sportsmanship winners OPEN: Mon.-Frl. 8:30-6; Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 726-1121 The Vermontville Pony League baseball team starts the 1990 season garbed in new uniforms thanks to the support of the following local mer­ chants: Carl’s Market, Chuck’s Basement Baits, Hoefler’s Home Improve­ ment, Hometown Lumber, In­ dependent Bank, JJ’s Party Store, Ken’s Standard, Michco, Michigan Magnetic, Outpost, The Reading Place, Savway Market and Stantons’. The team won its opening game, beating Clarksville 11 to 4. The batting leader was Bryan Rasey with 4 hits in 4 at bats. Mike Trowbridge, pitching his first time gave up 3 hits, 2 runs and struck out 6 in 3 inn­ ings. Kyle Booher pitched the Circle C Riders plan open house Mow Now. Pay Later. No Payments, No Interest until November 1,1990 The new FST-14 4-WHEEL STEERING LAWN TRACTOR Shortens Mowing Time. Spend less time and money on your lawn this year with the FST-14. Footcontrolled Cruise-Matic® drive features on-the-go speed chang­ ing and cruise control to shorten mowing time. Twin cylinder 14-hp overhead valve engine with 42" TurboCut™ mower deck provides the power for a great cut. Vac Pac™ twin bagger optional. 14" ’ TURN RADIUS FST 14 Reg. $2399.00 s.i s2199°° Monthly Payment s60.00 EASY WHITE CREDIT FINANCING : Your Authorized Full-Service White Dealer: MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St.-, N ashville , PHONE-852-1910 Denee was a member of the varsity cross country team, volleyball team, and a member ofthe regional cham­ pionship track team. Jeff was a member of the conference championship golfand basket­ ball teams. Vermontville pony leagues open for season The members of the Circle “C” Riders 4-H Club will have their annual open horse show Sunday, June 17, at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine, at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. For more information, call 517-566-8228. 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml for 1989-90 are Denee Cripe and Jeff Butler. In order to qualify, athletes must be seniors and demonstrate good sportsmanship, character, cooperation, and leadership. The examples of these two young athletes are ones in which Maple Valley High School, their parents, and themselves can be proud of. ’Freight and prep additional. Wit With 10% down, after tax, at 16.9% APR next 3 innings allowing no runs, 2 hits and struck out 5. The game on Thursday, June 7, against Lake Odessa found Vermontville behind by 6 runs after 3 innings. They finally caught up and passed Lake “O” to lead by 9 to 8 before succumbing 10 to 9. Bryan Rasey once again lead the team in hitting with a 3 for 4 performance. The pit­ ching duties were shared by Bryan Carpenter and Seth Kangas. On Monday,. June 11th, at Lakewood High School, Ver­ montville jumped into a 10 to 4 lead over Woodland No. 2, only to lose in the last half of the 7th inning, 11 to 10. Mike Trowbridge pitched 2 innings, striking out 3 and giving up 2 runs, Bryan Rasey pitched 3 innings giving up 1 earned run and with 2 hits in 3 at bats, he is hitting 818 for the season. Eaton County 4-Hers to be at Exploration Days “Explore Spaces” is the theme of the 1990 4-H Ex­ ploration Days June 20-22. More than 3,000 4-H members and leaders from the upper and lower peninsulas will converge on the Michigan State University campus. Delegates from Eaton County will include Mandee Reist, Bo Sheehan, Jodi Lilly, Dan and Jolene Pennington, Cheryl Lilly, John Maynard, Sarah Smuts, Christina Lake, Tara Stickles, Ann and Diane Neff and Roger Finnie, all of Charlotte; Patrick and Christina Priesman, both of Vermontville; Autumn Mead, Carrie Savage and Justin Sivyer, all of Mulliken; Ryan and Robert Brown, Corey Lounds and Rachel Gibson, all of Eaton Rapids; Kim Yesh, Renee and Heather Batterson, all of Bellevue; Kristy Boucher, Amanda Wells and Sara Milbourne, all of Sunfield. Alice Priesman, of Ver­ montville; Judy Rinehart, Debbie Reist and Jenifer Boardman, of Charlotte; Aaron Mead of Mulliken; and Ron Wells of Sunfield are adult chaperones for the delegation. Exploration Days is a 214-day, on-campus ex­ perience. Delegates choose options ranging from climbing and rappeling, crafts, robotics and horsemanship to child care skills, cultures around the world, livestock and careers. Special attractions include the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats and Magicians of Taipei, a grand finale forma­ tion ofthe world to be used on national television, a “Spaces fair and more. The Michigan 4-H State project award winners will be selected during Exploration Days. Nominees are selected on a district level and if selected as state winners they will represent Michigan at the National 4-H Congress in Chicago to compete nationally. Eaton County district win­ ners include Christina Priesman, Cheryl Lilly, Heather Batterson, Justin Sivyer, Roger Finnie, Amber Mead and Lachelle Haigh. NOTICE of ADOPTION The following amendments to the Zoning Ordinance were adopted by the Village Council June 14, 1990: Add to the end of Section 9.01 the following sentence: This district also permits certain resi­ dential use of upper stories in order to better assure the continuing vitality of the district. Add to Section 9.02 (a) a new (Ixxxiii): (Ixxxiii) In upper floors only onebedroom and two-bedroom dwelling units with a minimum usable floor area exclusive of porches or utility areas of six hundred fifty (650) square feet per unit for one-bedroom units and of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet for twobedroom units. In Section 14.04(B), remove the words “commercial and non-residential”. The above amendments will take effect immediately. A copy of the amendment of the enti re Village’s Zoning Ordinance may be purchased or inspected in the office of the Village Clerk during regular business hours. Nashville Village Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 — Page 9 va v av Nashville annual 'garage sales' are successful event &JsS s •oSw w sX Business was brisk at garage sales held in Nashville's village-wide event Satur­ day. Here, browsers and buyers mingle at the Sam Sessions Memorial Scholar­ ship Fund sale at the home of Jim and Delores Knoll. By Susan Hinckley tit 1,7*®^ lf lfeM feM M The nearest thing to a traffic jam that Nashville has ex­ perienced in some time occurred Saturday during the an­ nual village-wide garage sale. A warm, sunny day con­ tributed to a large turnout of local shoppers and of out-oftowners who flocked to Nashville in search of bargains. Sales were con­ ducted at many more than the 15 addresses listed in a pro­ motional ad by the Nashville a<5t now-start \t $11.41 HR. POSTAL JOBS ARE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE. FOR EXAMINATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION CALL: (219) 836-8157, ext. 3028 8 a.m.-9 p.m./7 days Chamber ofCommerce, spon­ sor of the event. A variety of merchandise ranging from clothing to anti­ ques was offered, and many sellers reported a brisk business commencing as early as 8:30 a.m. Although the greatest influx of shoppers came in the forenoon, the flow was steady throughout the day. Parking along residential streets was at a premium, and some locals chose to ride bicycles or to walk from sale to sale to avoid traffic congestion. Most of the sales were householder events, but at the Nashville Assembly of God on Reed Street tables in the church parking lot held stacks of clothing offered at $2 per bagful. NOTICE • Is certain resi- The minutes of the regu­ lar meeting of the Nashville Village Council held May 24, 1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Another fundrasier was the annual Sam Sessions Memorial Scholarship sale at the home of Jim and Delores (Marshall) Knoll. This event has helped fund the scholar­ ship, which was established 11 years ago by Nashville High School’s Class of 1953 in memory of their classmates. Sam Sessions who stared racing at age 14 with speed boats on the Thomapple River, went on to become a nationally-known sprint and championship car driver who twice finished in the top 10 of the Indy 500, his best effort being fourth place in the 1972 race. Between 1968 and 1975, he raced in seven of eight Indy 500s. He died while participating in a snowmobile race in Min­ nesota in December 1977. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Antiques IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET, Sunday, July 1st. Ionia Fair­ grounds, south M-66, Ionia, MI. 8am to 4:30pm. Admission $1.50. Rain or shine!. Community Notices Delores (Marshall) Knoll displayed a special poster listing the names of 18 Maple Valley High School graduates who have benefitted from the Sessions Memorial Scholarship since its establishment in 1979. The annual garage sale is a primary source of income to the fund. An opening has developed through the resignation of school board member, Larry Filter. The appointment is through June 1991. A member will be elected at the annual June 1991 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 a special meeting of the Board of Education, June 25,1990. Letters are to be ad­ dressed to Carrol J. Wolff, Superintendent, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. All letters are to be received by 7:00 p.m., June 25, 1990. Come fetch your favorite COOK&OUNN colors 'Cook & Dunn is the painter’s best friend!* Royal One Coat ALL PLANTS AND SEEDS SEEDS........ 50% Off Morton water softner Crystals 50 ibs S3SO 1st Quality Brazilian Baler Twine insect. Mildew, Rot and Rodent Res.istant, B,iodegradable house mini । ./gal. st 069. Choose from 100 decorator colors. One Coat Self-Priming COOKlPMH Rustic Stain STQ79 Latex House Paint $1> *4* 69/ gal.. 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For the first few years the Class of 1953 held a variety of fundraisers, but for the past The memorial scholarship fund, said Mrs. Knoll, was the idea of classmate James Er­ win, who serves as president of its board of directors. Mrs. Knoll is secretary-treasurer and other board members are Tom Maurer, Lorin Noddins, Wayne Cogswell, Jim Knoll and Wayne Roush. Each year the board selects Repels Water I® $A1.6U 99/g ali. Ideal for Pressure Treated Lumber. *You don’t have to be an expert.’ CASH & CARRY SALE ENDS JULY 8 Custom reeds Made to Order • Bulk Delivery Available HOMETOW LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville (E8 OK CREDIT* f ISANClNC AVAILAlt! 852-0882 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 — Page 10 Superintendent says budget picture improving Maple Valley Schools use reserves to balance the books J-Ad Graphics News Service With revenue ofjust over $5.2 million and expenses totally nearly $5.4 million, the Maple Valley School District dipped into its cash reserves to balance its books to close the 1989-90 school year. The district spent $168,584 more than it took in from July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990. Still, the one-year shortfall is roughly 30 percent lower TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. c*w TOOLSALEs GLHERfll MlRCHtlDISl 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 than the 1988-89 school year deficit of $220,278. Superintendent Carroll Wolff said he is pleased with the final figures. "We came out better than we thought we were origi­ nally," Wolff said at last week's monthly school board meeting. "Roughly, things worked out very well for 1989-90." Although the budgetary shortfall dropped from 1988­ 89 to 1989-90, the district's available cash balance has dipped as well. The remain­ ing cash balance for 1988-89 was $646,224, but dropped to $477,368 in the following year. Local revenues and federal grants rose slightly between 1988-89 and 1989-90, with the sharpest increase being a $420,000 hike in local prop­ erty tax revenues. Contribu­ tions from the athletic boost­ ers also rose from $8,500 to $20,000. State revenue, on the other hand, dropped $150,000. The biggest drop came in state contributions in employee social security payments. Expenses in teacher salaries for elementary, sec­ ondary and special education rose from $2,153,742 in 1988-89 to $2,297,329. Teacher insurance and re­ tirement benefits rose from 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 FREE DRAWING FOR A TREE OPEN EVENINGS 4:30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 • NOTICE • Nashville Residents Anyone 18 or older who is interested in serving on the Nashville Village Council — please leave your name, address and phone number at the Village Hall — M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 852-9544. Nashville Village Council school year, beginning July 1, anticipates more than $5.4 million in revenue, thanks to a slightly higher enrollment and proposed revisions to the state aid formula now under discussion in Lansing. Wolff said he anticipates enrollment in the district to rise from 1,656 in 1989-90 to $1,665 in the coming school year. But the final pupil count remains up in the air. "We are experiencing a great deal of movement in and out of the district right now," Wolff said last week. The district is anticipating higher revenue in local, state and federal spending in the coming year. Extension Homemakers travel to Irish Hills The spring tour, sponsored by the Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers took place Wednesday, June 6, when 46 members and guests traveled to the Irish Hills. The theme of the tour centered around the stagecoach days of Michigan. The town's first stop was in Brooklyn, to Walker’s Tavern. Many eastern im­ migrants traveling west, made a similar stop to this tavern for food and lodging in the early 1800s. It is located at the junc­ tion of today’s US-12 and Maple Valley' Trees and Shrubs $529,975 to $594,360 over the same period. On the other hand, ex­ penses for the board of educa­ tion, general administration, operations and maintenance and other central support ser­ vices dropped almost $400,000 from $1,266,699 in 1988-89 to $896,369. The budget for 1990-91 Maple Leaf Grange changes dates At the June 9 meeting of Maple Leaf Grange members voted to change the meeting night to Fridays. The group will meet the se­ cond and fourth Fridays of each month. The next meeting will be June 22 at 6:30 p.m. A potluck supper will precede the meeting. Bismark Strawberry Festival June 30 The Bismark Community Strawberry Festival will be June _ 30, with shortcake, homemade ice cream and other desserts. Serving starts at 5 p.m. It will take place at the comer of Bismark Highway and Round Lake Road. A free-will offering will be taken. Children's Theatre group to perform at library June 26 The All of Us Express Children’s Theatre will per­ form at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at the Vermontville Public Library. For more information, call the library at 726-1362. M-50. The tour continued to the Stage Coach Stop, a Michigan village of the 1800s. Here, present-day travelers were able to watch brooms being made and wrought iron im­ plements being produced. Close by the village was the original Pullman train car us­ ed by Dwight D. Eisenhower for whistle stop tours across beauty of unusual plants that America and for frequent trips zfilled three large conservatories. to far-off golf tourneys. This year’s spring tour was The last leg of the spring trip was to Hidden Gardens, a organized by the efforts of the 640-acre garden owned by Tri-County Extension Michigan State University. Homemakers Study Group of Here visitors were able to Eaton Rapids. view the beauty of flowering shrubs and trees native to Michigan, as well as enjoy the Two Barry County youths top Gull Lake Christian students Two Barry County Doug and Peggy Baumgartner youngsters recently were of Delton, was the named valedictorian and saluatorian. Both graduated at Gull Lake salutatorian at Gull Lake Christian May 25. Christian School. Wolcott's plans are to Jenny Walcott, daughter of Hugh and Linda Walcott of attend beauty school and to be Nashville, was named married next summer. valedictorian^ and William Ringwold plans to work on a "Billy" Ringwold, son of dairy farm. Nashville student receives scholarship at WMU Eunice Cornish ofNashville is among 11 transfer students named recipients of $2,000 Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Scholarships to Western Michigan University for this fall. The awards are given to transfer students from com­ munity colleges who were members of Phi Theta Kappa, the international community/junior college honor socie- ty. The students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5, the recommendation of their chapter adviser, college president or faculty member, and submit an essay in order to be considered. Cornish of 5426 Hager Road, is a transfer from Lans­ ing Community College. She plans to study English literature at WMU. Dan and Diane Smith of Nashville announce the birth of their son, Adam Joseph at Battle Creek Community Hospital, on June 1st, weighing 9 lbs., 9 ozs. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaub of Kalamazoo. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a-complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Vermontville News On June 9, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bendict attended the wedding of their grandson, Jim Wion, to Cindi Dellett, at a country chapel near N. Manchester, Ind. Others at­ tending from this area were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Benedict, Mrs. Sunil Das and Molina, Mrs. Robert Brimmer, Mrs. William Whitely, Mrs. Fred Adams and Quannah, Mr. and Mrs. David Rishel and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Benedict and David, Mr. and Mrs. Evert Steward, Mr. and Mrs. Carol Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Hokanson, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Martin, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Martin. On June 11 a 7*4 lb. son, Daniel Brian, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Benedict. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE SIDEWALK SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE All sidewalks in the Village of Vermontville must be: at least 4 feet wide or match existing sidewalk 4 inches deep 6 inches deep at driveway You must have: 3 - 4 inches of sand bed control joint every 4 - 5 feet If concrete is purchased it must be “six sack” mix If concrete is mixed by property owner it must be: 2 parts sand 2 parts stone 2 parts cement Time frame for completion of sidewalk repair or replacement is* a maximum of 14 days All sidwalk repairs or replacements shall be inspected by the Vermont­ ville DPW Superintendent. 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FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Barry county's Larges and Most Complete Printing Facility 1616)945-5078 (616) 945-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the City Limits �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 19, 1990 — Page 12 Defendant arraigned in Nashville rape, kidnapping and robbery case by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter HASTINGS - A 16-yearold runaway accused in the February rape of a pregnant Nashville woman was ar­ raigned last week in Barry County Circuit Court. Daniel Lee Mooney is fac­ ing charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kid­ napping and armed robbery in connection with the series of events. Court-appointed defense at- quested a second psychiatric examination be held for Mooney. Judge Richard M. Shuster approved the request and set a pretrial hearing for Aug. 8 in Barry County Circuit Court. Mooney was ruled compe­ tent in May by 56th District ‘Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! • BINGO : । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA * JTHURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B ( Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a* The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office welcomed aboard an agriculture marketing media relations summer intern June 11. Doug Pennington of Charlotte, a Michigan State University agricultural com­ munications and agricultural education senior and a graduate of Lakewood High School, will serve in this capacity until early September. Pennington’s work in Eaton Overhead and Entry Doors Commercial and Residential 24 HOUR EMERGENCYSERVICE AND MODELS PARTS AND SPRINGS FxCCLXCLJ IN STOCK. , ceDCCina We specialize in special size doors 2'x2' to 24‘x24’ gi-hce nouns PHONE DISPATQHED120 EXPERIENCE Mon i’ri 8 5 2396 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, Michigan County will involve helping the public better understand the positive steps agriculture is taking to increase the use of environmentally sound pro­ duction practices that maintain a wholesome food supply. The director of the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service, Allen Krizek, said, “One of the biggest challenges we face is com­ municating the story of agriculture to the 97 percent of the population who are no involved with production. The new science of agriculture provides U.S. consumers with the safest food supply in an environmentally and cost ef­ fective manner.” Pennington will also carry out media relations activities for the Ingham County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. His work will center around the Sycamore Creek Project, a water quality ex­ periment conducted by the joint efforts of the Cooperative Extension Ser- Before they designed Ford Compact Diesels, they looked at how you were designed. Your eyes. Up-front controls and easy-read instruments let you see what you’re doing, where you’re going. Your head. Ford New Holland will change your thinking about compact diesels. These tractors fit your body and your needs. year-old nephew. Armed with a rifle stolen in the earlier burglary, Mooney allegedly locked the 6-year-old boy in a closet, held the gun on the woman - who was seven months' pregnant - and raped her, DeMott said. The teen took about $70 from the woman and forced her and her 6-year-old nephew into the woman's car and drove to a gas station in Nashville Police and Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Mooney, who has an ex­ tensive juvenile record, is be­ ing held in the Barry County Jail. Bond was denied in February by Judge Holman, who said Mooney represented a danger to the community if he were released. Authorities said the victim recently delivered a healthy baby boy. Nashville. The victim pretended to buy cigarettes, walked into the store and asked employ­ ees to call the police. Em­ ployees distracted Mooney long enough for the victim to flee with her nephew. Mooney left the scene and crashed into a tree on Philadelphia Street. He was captured shortly afterward by Doug Pennington named 'Extension Director Bill’s Entry Systems ^21 Nashville, broke into a garage and spent the night, according to Barry County Deputy SheriffDetective Ken DeMott. Authorities said Mooney broke into that home and a second home nearby the next day. During the second bur­ glary, a 25-year-old female resident returned home from grocery shopping with her 6- Court Judge Gary Holman after the judge read the results of Mooney's first psychiatric examination at the Ypsilanti Center for Forensic Psychia­ try. Mooney, who left Starr Commonwealth Home for Boys near Albion on Feb. 27, stole a car at the school and crashed it into a ditch near Vermontville later in the day. He hitched a ride to vice and the United States Department of Agriculture. 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Gene Koetje, ever served the local community a the unsuspecting physician decides to change careers, he full 35 years when he retires around the corner of should give serious considera­ at the end of June, was on du­ Washington Street and direct­ ty Friday at the office of his ly into the Masonic Temple, tion to the theatre. Organizers of a surprise successor, Dr. John where he was greeted by a party Friday honoring the Hildebrandt, when Sgt. .Koet- crowd of well-wishers. Shortly after the doctor retirement of Dr. and Mrs. je ran in, shouted that there Thomas Myers credit Koetje’s was a medical emergency realized what had happend, “award-winning” perfor­ nearby, the ambulance had Betty Myers, his wife and mance for pulling off the sur- been called, and a doctor was longtime nurse, also came Methodist Church addition gets compromise granted by ZBA The Nashville United Methodist Church has been granted a variance, with certain stipulations, to build an addition at 210 Washington St. The Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday night recommended the variance with the stipulation that die church's floor plans be altered to accommodate concerns raised by neighbors. Carl Tobias, chair of the ZBA, said church officials "were agreeable to changing the floor plans as a compromise." Tobias said representatives of the church's Building Committee, led by Steve Graham, said they would re­ work the floor plan to make it more acceptable.. "This gives them more room and it gets away from having less than the clearance required on the east side (of the building)," he said. The revised plan calls for the "Boston Room" to be moved from the east end of the building to the north side. The Methodist Church originally was built at the turn of the century. The original proposal called for the addition of a 35-by-57foot structure. The revised plan will make the size of the building about the same, but it will have a different shape. The addition is expected to be used for Sunday school classrooms, more room for a nursery school and it will enable the the church to be handicapped accessible. The nursery classes have been held at the old parsonage on the site,"which will be removed and sold before the addition is completed. The addition also will house a new kitchen, which will bring that part of the church into compliance with health department guidelines. "It’s good that people try to update their buildings to bring them into compliance,” Tobias said. "They (church See Methodist, on page 2 dashing through the door — but he has continued seeing Myers first came to Nashville, stethoscope around her neck. patients on a part-time basis, they had one child: a 2-yearShe had been sent to the scene When Tom and Betty See Surpise, on page 2 of the “emergency” by members of the office staff, who were in on the plot. They suggested that additional medical help might be needed. “That’s one way to get me here.,” commented Dr. Myers, who was totally taken back by the surprise. Before the afternoon was over, a crowd of colleagues, friends and present and former local residents, packed the hall to wish the couple a happy retirement and to thank them for their years of caring for the community. Organizers estimate that more than 250 attended the event. Dr. and Mrs. Myers came to Nashville 35 years ago from Traverse City, where he had just completed his intern­ ship at Munson Hospital. Myers grew up on a farm near Howell, attended Michigan State, receiving his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, then completed his education at the Medical School ofthe Univer­ sity of Michigan, earning his M.D. degree. He began his practice in the office at 307 N. Main St. When Lofdahl retired in 1960, Dr. Myers took over the Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers were feted at a surprise practice. He has continued to serve retirement party Friday afternoon. Present and his patients in that same loca­ former staff members organized the event, which tion. Last year Myers sold the coincided with the completion of the doctor's 35th practice to Dr. Hildebrandt, year of medical practice in Nashville. Habitat 'Building Blitz' planned in Nashville this week Volunteers are being sought to participate in a "Building Blitz" in Nashville this week to help Barry County Habitat for Humanity build a house for a local family. Volunteers merely need a willingness to work for a couple ofhours, a half day or a whole day or more, said Habitat Coordinator Jean Chase. The house is being built one block from M-66, on the comer of Reed and State streets. The Blitz is being orga­ nized to celebrate House Raising Week, sponsored by the International Habitat or­ ganization. Habitat is a world-wide, non-profit group of non-de- nominational Christians who build simple, but decent homes with donated funds and materials to sell to se­ lected, low income families. The homes are sold without interest charges to make them affordable. Local Habitat members are hoping that the Nashville home can be completely "roughed-in" with a complete Lumber being unloaded Monday morning for "building blitz," this week. Bn?i roof by the end ofthis week. "We want to do the side walls, trusses, roof and shin­ gles and sub-floor," said Frank Townsend, president of the local Habitat. Most of the labor for the Nashville Blitz will be needed Wednesday (June 27) through Saturday (June 30), Chase said. Volunteers will be needed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week. There’s al­ ways an hour off for lunch, she said. Volunteers who can help may call Jean Chase at (616) 367-4451. John and Ruth Beardslee and their five children are the prospective owners of the Nashville Habitat house. The home will be energy efficient, Townsend said. The 28- by 40-foot structure will have four bedrooms, one bathroom and a full base­ ment. The property was donated by the Nashville Housing Corporation. The Nashville project is the second house to be built by the local Habitat. The first Habitat home was built in Hastings last year. Another Habitat project is See Habitat, on page 2 Bud Allerding (left) and Dean Beardslee with stack of lumber. Dean is member of the family that will move into the house. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 26, 1990 — Page 2 Surprise retirement party r continuedfrom front page old son. Now.Adhey are helped with the event, and parents of five, and'h^y a 'h^ye six Alice Moore and Janet grandchildrerfQx, '• Boldrey served the tableful of In addition toZmaintainifig refreshments, which included his busy medical practice, Dr. ’^special cake made by Sue Myers also served tnfe«xpmmunity for a number of years Brown, who had as a member of the loc<rk •zz carge charge T)f thee gues guest regsry registry Board of Education. kleJ>le, notefhthat a new shelf of Organizers of Friday’s par­ books ■ at' Aitnam Public ty were current and former Libra’ryzz will established employees in the physician's and dedic atoi iin honor of Dr. office, including Jan Johnson, and Mrs. Myifrrs. Anyone who Wilma Day, Linda Boldrey, wants to contribute to the fund Becky Knoll, Ann Ewing and for this tribute may make a Diane Lancaster, along with donation at the library. Dr. and Mrs. Hildebrandt. As for the contribution Dr. A friend, Nita Brown, also Myers has made to the Maple Valley community for the past three and one-half decades, it cannot be measured, agree his admirers. Sgt. Koetje summed it Up: “There’s no way to thank him for what he has done. The good he has done here will be felt for the next 50, 60 or 70 years.” Habitat building blitz set, from front __ planned in Nashville, right next to the site of the Reed Street house. Plans call for Habitat to refurbish an exist­ ing home and sell it to an­ other low-income family. "We’re limited only in our building of houses by our fi­ nances,” Townsend pointed out. Payments from the first Habitat house are already be­ ing used to help with the Nashville home, he added. Volunteers, donations and other support are always wel­ come. Proceeds from all sold homes are recycled to build more homes. Donations, which are tax deductible, may be sent to Habitat for Humanity/Barry County, P.O. Box 234, Hastings, Mi. 49058. Methodist addition approved, from front officials) have done a commendable job for their church and it will be a valuable addition." He added that the compromise plan will get the proposed addition away from the troublesome east lot line, which was the focus of complaints from neighbors. A delectable selection of "goodies" on a beautifully prepared table awaited guests at the Myers' retirement party. Hastings Mutual TVf Insurance Company Community Notices JTurn to Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville fror Automobile I-nsurance. Itt I Help Wanted EARN EXTRA MONEY for Christmas, be a House of Lloyd Demonstrator. Choose your own hours. No investment Call Glor­ ia 616-948-9018.__ PART TIME HELP WANTED Clayton Auto Sales, clerical secretary, apply in person, 201 S. Main, Nashville. Between 10a.m.-5p.m. Thurs­ days and Fridays. WANTED: Dependable people to work weekends for local power wash company, 517-726-1000. We re Stan Trumble only silent until you need us. AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Dr. Thomas Myers was overwhelmed by the surprise. Sgt. Gene Koetje led him to believe he was racing to the scene of a medical emergency. Michigan college student pleads guilty in Nashville burglaries J-Ad Graphics News Service HASTINGS - A Michigan State University freshman ar­ rested last month in connec­ tion with two burglaries south of Nashville has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Manuel R. Moreno, 19, was arrested in Muskegon several hours after breaking into two homes and stealing a motorcycle on May 2. In Barry County Circuit Court June 11, the former Vermontville resident pleaded guilty to reduced charges of breaking into an unoccupied home and to unlawful use of a motor vehicle. The first charge is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The second is a misdemeanor carrying a max­ imum sentence of two years in prison. In exchange, two more se­ rious counts of breaking into an occupied dwelling and a charge of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle will be dismissed when he is sen­ tenced on July 11. Moreno, a graduate of Maple Valley High School, said he walked to the home in the 10900 block of Lawrence Road and forced open the front door. "I started looking around for something to steal," he said last week. Moreno found some money and jewelry and left the house. He walked a short distance to a home in the 5900 block of Curtis Road, forced open a door and walked through the house into the garage. There, he came upon a motorcycle and took the vehicle. Moreno remains lodged in the Barry County Jail await­ ing sentencing. After his arrest in May, Michigan State Police Troopers Terry Klotz and Mary LaPage said Moreno admitted to both burglaries, but did not know why he committed them. State Police said the com­ puter science engineering ma­ jor walked from a relative's house in Nashville to the two homes. Moreno told police he took $6 in cash, eight gold and silver rings and a television set with a built in videocas­ sette recorder from the first building. The defendant said he hid the TV in the weeds about 30 feet away from the home, and walked around the corner to the second house. Barry County Deputy Sh­ eriff Tom Hildreth said Moreno kicked in the front door and broke the door jamb to enter the home. He found the title to a 1981 Yamaha 650 motorcycle on the kitchen counter and took the document. Moreno went outside to the garage and took the vehi­ cle, valued at $400. He also took a helmet and a license plate from the back of a car, Hildreth said. Nothing else in the home was disturbed. Authorities recovered the stolen goods, including a television set Moreno hid in the tall weeds along Lawrence Road and jewelry taken back to his dormitory at MSU. While riding the missing motorcycle, Moreno was ar­ rested the evening of the bur­ glaries by authorities in Muskegon. Moreno gave police per­ mission to search his dorm room in Anderson Hall at MSU. State Police checked the room and recovered six rings stolen from one of the homes. filial jiffliW'11 jfoilital WllW alteM1 'BiWttejrs bJI Strasntdl Op itStflft. Stnaj wJaak Mi knii fchiit fefc MW (tsjj.ta MH) niVnui Wit; Wit I®® Mi A rea Church S ch ed ul es 1 A O 1 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 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 p.m. Prayer Meetin .... 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Sat. Mass........... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass........... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 18322651 METHODIST CHURCH REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 1 CHURCH OF I NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 ...11 ..... 7 ...... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship...............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ............ 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .......9:45 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ...... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO Mtn �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 26, 1990 — Page 3 Suspended Hastings teacher resigns Farm hand steals automobile, Hastings science teacher reasons.” cash from Castleton Twp home George Hubka, who was The attorney declined to com­ suspended from his job since April, resigned the position Monday night at a closed special meeting of the Hastings Board of Education. Hubka was suspended April 20 after the board went into closed session to decide whether or not to begin tenure proceedings against him, following charges filed against him by high school Principal Steven Harbison and Superintendent Carl Schoessel. At that time, Hubka requested that all discussions and considerations of the alleged violations be made in closed session. The board opened tenure proceedings against Hubka in a closed session following a regular board meeting May 21. Hubka declined to comment ment about Hubka receiving severence pay from the Hastings Area School District. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that as part of the acceptance of Hubka’s resignation by the board, there was a financial settle­ ment. However, he did not disclose any further details. According to VanDagens, Hubka’s plans are not solidified at this time, but he will seek other employment out fthe district. “There are a lot of things he can do,” she said. George Hubka on his resignation. However his attorney, Kathy VanDegans, said that Hubka resigned for “personal Nashville man elected MAGE deputy director Obituaries Agatha Marie Marcum J® J4** Hij, fetaiM & ini in tbsutMi ta in all irt jj tatllllljtij tElashtat]' > ll ns ■It M W T sjijitStifc kjj,jbN«W i nji ci i®8*^ j ii _ VERMONTVILLE - Agat­ ha Marie Marcum, 86 of 3225 Shaytown Road, Vermontville passed away Sunday, June 17, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Marcum was born March 8, 1904 in Maple Rapids, the daughter ofJoseph and Rose (Stead) Upton. She had lived at her present address since 1950. She was married to T. Ernest Marcum. He preceded her in death in 1981. She was employed as a merchant in hardware and other various businesses in the, Vermontville area. She was a member of the Kalamo of the OES No. 399. Mrs. Marcum is survived by three daughters, Laqueita (Robert) Valdick of Augusta, Georgia, Anna Lou (Jerry) Hansbarger of Edwards, Colorado, Judy (Doug) Gard­ ner ofVermontville; two sons, Joseph of Nashville, Jim of Vermontville; 11 grandchil­ dren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles and Greta Bell Stambaugh_ LAKE ODESSA - Greta Bell Stambaugh, 91 of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, June 15, 1990 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Stambaugh was a resi­ dent of Lake Odessa for many years. She was born August 22, 1898 in Ionia County, Sebewa Township, the daughter of D.C. and Sara Ada Ingall. She was married to John Stambaugh, January 31, 1917. Mrs. Stambaugh is survived by two daughters, Virginia Myers and Vivian Eastman, both of Lake Odessa; one sisters, Iva Dunlap and daughter-in-law, Carmen Stambaugh ofNorth Manches­ ter, Indiana; nine grandchil­ dren; 15 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Stam­ baugh, April 26, 1978; two sons, Rex Gaylord in 1919 and Arlin C. in 1957. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 19 at the Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield with Reverend Harold R. Cherry of the Eden United Brethren Church of Mason officiating. Burial was at the East Sebewa Cemetery, Sebewa Township. Woodard Upton, both ot Maple Rapids; one sister, Rosie and Howard Bams of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 20, at the Vermontville Bible Church with Reverend Dan Smith offi­ ciating. Burial was at Wood­ lawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Gary C. Secord, of Nashville, has been elected Deputy District Director of the Michigan Association of Governmental Employees (MAGE). Secord is a physical plant superintendent with the Department of Education. MAGE is the labor organization representing the interests of more than 2,000 supervisory, managerial and confidential state employees before the Civil Service Com­ mission, the State Employer and the Legislature in workrelated matters. J- Ad Graphics News Service CASTLETON TWP. Police in Charlevoix County are searching for a farm hand who stole a car and cash from his Barry County employers. Casey J. Mayhew, 17, of East Jordan, disappeared June 16 from the farm in the 8600 block of East State Road where he had been employed. The owner's 1981 Volk­ swagen Rabbit and about $530 in cash and change were missing from the home as well, said Barry County Deputy Sheriff Gary Sunior. The deputy said Mayhew Probe into Barry County burglary continues J-Ad Graphics News Service ASSYRIA TWP. - Barry County Sheriffs deputies are continuing to investigate a $3,200 burglary of a Cox Road hope. Burglars removed 10 guns, a TV, a Nintendo game, a satellite dish descrambler and a videocassette recorder along with cash, blankets, shoes and other items in the day­ time break-in on June 6. Residents arrived at the home in the 7800 block Of Cox Road to find a side door standing open and the living door unlocked. Authorities are unsure how the home was entered, said Deputy SheriffTed DeMott. Authorities believe bur­ glars pulled a vehicle into the garage and loaded it directly from the side door. Tire tracks and fingerprints have been recovered from the home. Burglars searched most of the house, opening closets and drawers and overturning at least one bedroom mattress. Missing weapons include a .44 magnum Ruger auto­ matic, a Remington 12 gauge shotgun, a .22 H & R revolver and an Ithaca pump shotgun. had permission to use the car that day, but the car and two sets of keys, the cash and all of Mayhew’s belongings were missing when the owner returned home in the evening. Sunior said Mayhew con­ tacted the owner the follow­ ing day and offered to return the car ifthe police cancelled the investigation. The owner refused the request. Authorities in Charlevoix County found the missing car June 18 near East Jordan. Papers and other items in the car bore Mayhew's name, they said. Officers in East Jordan said Mayhew, who has an extern sive juvenile record, is wanted there for violating his probation for an earlier con­ viction. Beauty Shop Phone 726*0330 Will be CLOSED June 30 thru July 4th 157 S. Main Street Vermontville with us youre And we're doing, our best to show it by offering options to make banking easier and faster for you. Services like our new SPIRIT-CARD, for use in our recently installed automatic teller machines. With your Eaton Federal SPIRIT-CARD, you can access your savings or checking account 24 hours a day. Saving you time and offering you convenience. Automatic teller machines are located at our Charlotte and Eaton Rapids offices, or your SPIRIT-CARD can be used at all other ATM's displaying a Magic Line or Cirrus symbol. Magic Line CIRRUS Eaton Federal Equal Housing LENDER FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte 543-3880 Nashville 852-1830 Eaton Rapids 663-1551 Olivet 749-2811 FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 26, 1990 — Page 4 Garbage collection changed thirty-seven years ago locally What was then thought to be an improved method ofhandl­ ing Nashville’s garbage was announced 37 years ago this week. Up to that time, garbage collected under a municipal contract had for a number of years been fed to hogs. New regulations brought about changes in the procedure of disposal. Details of this and other stories of the day appeared in the Nashville News issue of June 25, 1953. *«***« Almost Anything Goes in Garbage After Aug. 1 - Due to changes in state and county regulations, Nashville gar­ bage will not be fed to hogs after Aug. 1. As a result, Nashville’s gar­ bage service, which has been unusually fine for a small municipality, will be even bet­ ter. Since the service was started some years ago, gar­ bage has been collected twice weekly during summer mon­ ths and weekly in the winter and fed to hogs. New regulations severely penalize sales of hogs fed on garbage, so that a new removal and disposal contract has had to be drawn up. Nashville has been for­ tunate in making a contract that will not cost much more than before. Ernest Latta will continue to collect and dispose of the garbage on the same frequency basis, but will bury it in strict accordance with health regulations. After Aug. 1, residents of Nashville may add to garbage such other trash as bottles, tin cans, etc., which will be buried along with ordinary garbage. It is expected that discretion will be used as to the amount placed for pickup each time and it is urged that ordinary kitchen garbage be wrapped before being placed in cans. Nashville garbage collec­ tions will continue to be paid for by the village, with no special individual charge to patrons. The cost, which even after the increase will be under $4,000 per year, will be paid out of general village funds. All residents inside the cor­ poration are supposed to have garbage cans and avail themselves of this municipal service. If they wish to take advantage ofthe extended ser­ vice after Aug. 1, they also can save themselves many trips to the village dump. Ralph H. Olin Victim of Fatal Heart Attack - Ralph H. Olin, 58, prominent in Nashville business and civic circles the last 40 years, died unexpectedly Monday noon. His wife, Villa, discovered him dead when she arrived home about 1 p.m. He had been washing and polishing his car during the forenoon and had visited with neighbors and passersby shortly before noon. After going in the house he had turned on an electric fan in the kitchen and ap­ parently sat by it a while. When he got up to walk into the dining room he was stricken. Dr. Daniel M. Clarke, Barry County coroner, believes death was instantaneous. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday afternoon ****** from the Otto Funeral Home, with the Rev. Arthur Howell, Carl Tuttle Named as pastor of the Methodist Supervisor of Castleton Church, officiating. Interment Township - The Castleton will be in the mausoleum at Township board has named Lakeview Cemetery. Carl H. Tuttle as township Mr. Olin was bom Jan. 28, supervisor, to complete the 1895, at Kalamazoo, the son unexpired term ofJ. M. Scott. of DeWitt Clinton and Mr. Scott was checked in Elizabeth (Boyles) Olin. He Friday as acting postmaster attended Kalamazoo schools for Nashville and had resigned and the Massachusetts In­ his office as supervisor. stitute of Technology. Mr. Tuttle had been serving In his younger years he star­ as one of the two trustees of red in football and was an arCastleton Township and his dent builder and driver of ice new appointment will make it racing boats. One of his necessary for the board to greatest pleasures through the replace him in that office. years was attending reunion The board also is faced with meetings of the ice yacht racthe problem of replacing ing enthusiasts at Detroit, Gull Clarence Welch and J. Clare Lake and other places. McDerby as justices of the In 1913 Ralph Olin came to peace, since both have resign- Nashville, worked for a few ed their offices, leaving Lewis years for Joe Hurd, then the Herzel as the only justice in leading automobile dealer the township. here, and in 1916 started his own automobile sales and ser****** vice garage. For close to 20 years he was in the car business, most of the time representing the WillysKnight and Willys-Overland companies. In the mid-thirties he went out of business and accepted a position as engineer for the Village of Nashville. During World War II he at one time held concurrently the positions of water engineer, street commissioner and village marshal, in addition to serving as a deputy sheriff. He quit the municipal job about four years ago, worked for a time at the Standard Stamping Company, and for the last three years had been employed by the Oliver Cor­ poration in Battle Creek, as an inspector.. Mr. Olin was a member of Nashville Lodge No. 255, F. & A.M., Zion Chapter No. 171, R.A.M., the Hastings Commandery, No. 56, Knights Templar, and of Ivy Lodge No. 37, Knight of Pythias. He was a charter member of the Nashville Lions Club and had been ac­ tive in many civic organiza­ tions, including the local maple syrup project, which he helped to organize more than 11 years ago, and the drive that resulted in realization of Nashville’s new athletic field. On Sept. 9, 1916, Mr. Olin was married to Miss Villa A. Parrott of Nashville. Other survivors are three sisters. His only brother died unexpected of a heart attack less than a year ago in Detroit. In June 1953, Carl Tuttle (right) was appointed supervisor of Castleton Township to replace J. Merle Scott, who had been named acting Nashville postmaster. Tuttle was a retired local banker. He is seen here in the 1920s with his son, Roe, in front of their home at 204 Sherman St. in Washington, D. C. ****** speakers at the banquet of the practical nurses’ convention, held in Marquette last week, and attended by Mrs. Fred Langham. Mrs. Langham is holding open house at her con­ valescent home this Wednes­ day, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Shoup and family are leaving Satur­ day for a week’s vacation trip to Washington, D. C. ***** Richard Mason is home from Cornell University for a couple of weeks. ***** Mrs. C. K. Brown returned home from Los Angleles, where she spent several mon­ ths with Dr. and Mrs. Carl Brown and family. Sunday callers at her home were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Campbell of Battle Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fondra of Mar­ shall. ***** Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hurd made a business trip to Lans­ ing Monday forenoon. ***** Recent callers at the home ofGeorge and Effa Dean were their cousin, Dr. D. P. McKelvey, and his daughter, Janet, of Carmell, Calif. Dr. McKelvey is a professor at Stanford University. Miss Katherine Holmes of Los Angeles was a dinner guest Wednesday. ***** Mr. and Mrs. Dent McDerby of Mirror Lake, B.C., Canada, were Monday callers of Miss Frances Woodard. ***** Mrs. Leah Partridge was hostess for a family dinner Sunday at the Hiram Walrath home to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walrath, which oc­ curred on Friday, June 19. Dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and son ofIndian River, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Long and family of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cole of Grand Ledge, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Par­ tridge and daughter. O.E.S. Event to Mark Masonic Anniversary - In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the completion of the new Masonic temple, Laurel Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, is plann­ ing a supper and evening of entertainment for Friday of this week. Supper will be ****** potluck and evening of enter­ Nine-Room Home tainment for Friday of this Destroyed by Fire - Fire star­ week. Supper will be potluck, ting from a kerosene stove at 6:30, and a program of destroyed the nine-room home entertainment will start about 8 p.m. of the John Moore family, All members of the Eastern four miles northeast of Star, Masonic Lodge No. Nashville, Monday evening. Practically nothing was sav­ 255, Zion Chapter, R.A.M. and members of their families ed from the house. Mrs. H. R. Pheifer, mother are invited. Mrs. Fred Kirkham, worthy of Mrs. Moore, was starting to prepare dinner about 5 p.m matron of Laurel Chaptert has ., and had lit the stove. She arranged four outstanding left the room a moment or two numbers for the program and and when she stepped back in­ Carl E. Voorhees, worshipfill to the kitchen the stove was master of Lodge No. 255, F. aflame. She called other & A.M., also is securing members of the family but some excellent out-of-town they were unable to put out the numbers. Mrs. Kirkham’s part of the blaze. Mrs. Moore hurried to a program will consist of the neighbor’s home and called following: The Kitchen Band the Nashville and Vermont­ of Freeport; Calvin Rizor, ville fire departments. Both presenting a performance of arrived shortly, but by that magic; the Decker Sisters, time nearly the entire house musical numbers; and Kay was in flames and the best the Montgomery, tap dancing. firemen could do was to keep ****** other buildings from catching fire. Talk of the Town A ****** highway painting crew put a lovely straight new white line down the middle of Main June 30 Last Day to Apply for Postmaster Exam - Tues­ Street Tuesday. With the little day, June 30, is the last day pyramid-shaped markers set applications will be accepted up to prevent motorists from by the U.S. Civil Service crossing over the fresh paint, Commission for the Nashville’s main drag for a postmaster position in time looked a lot like Chicago’s outer drive. Nashville. Governor and Mrs, G. According to an announce­ ment by the commission in Mermen Williams were the Washington, D.C., the number ofapplications receiv­ ed so far has not been suffi­ cient for adequate competi­ tion. The current examination was announced under new qualifications standards recently agreed upon by the Post Office Department and Professional Styling for the Civil Service Commis­ sion. Officials ofboth ofthese the Whole Family agencies hope that the new ex­ aminations wiW attract a larger number of well-qualified ap­ OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday plicants than has been obtain­ Corner of M-66 and ed in the past. Thornapple Lake Rd. Application forms and fur­ ther information on the ex­ amination are available in the Owner — Diana Kuempel post office. The forms must be filed by the deadline with the Civil Service Commission Diana’s Place Ralph Olin (center), who later became a local Willys-Knight/Overland dealer and eventually Nashville village engineer, is seen here about 1916, at the time he worked for Joe Hurd (left) at Hurd's Ford sales and service on South Main Street Olin, who died in June 1953, had settled in Nashville 40 years earlier, coming from Kalamazoo. He was interested in ice boat racing throughout his life. At right is Merrill Hinckley, another early employee at Hurd's garage. 852-9481 �Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday. June 26. 1990 — Page 5 From Our Readers Four M.V. educators attend improvement clinic be effective.” Haas reminded participants that children are “25 percent of the population, but are 100 percent of the future.” A presentation. “Building Teams of Excellence." was given by Jon Tomlanovich, Diane Kahn, Martha Schwartz, and Patricia Greene from the EISD; and Meg Smith and Bill Hoffman from Eaton Rapids Schools. Linda Forward, a consul­ tant with the Michigan Ac­ creditation Program for the Technical Assistance and Evaluation Department of the Michigan Department of Education, talked about the issue of school climate for the conference. How do you feel about flag burning? Dear Editor: Sx i ** iitfe iitf fa be permissible to rob if some one else has money and goods that you are “deprived of’? I cannot believe that the framers ofthe Constituion had any such interpretation in mind. If they could return to­ day I believe they would be speechless, in disbelief. How do my readers feel about the matter of flag burn­ ing? I would be interested in knowing. Therefore, I am inviting any one who feels strongly on the issue to contact me with your opinion. A simple card or note mailed to Edgar Fleetham, 13289 Dow Road, Sunfield, Mich., 48890 or a phone call to 517-566-8594 will accomplish this. We will carefully tabulate the response, both pro and con. I would like to have this completed by Independence Day, July 4th, 1990. After all comments are in, I will see to it that every can­ didate who is running for state or national office from our area will get a copy of the results of this spontaneous poll. I want them to know just what we in rural, mainstream America really feel and to understand the values and principles we hold dear. Edgar Fleetham Sunfield ui ohtfaitioti' ® to Mik fey y U.W hkCrtit 11 ®li4 fctahhifc iH.* w* i allhbb Bfer.to mhtatpl* lalii ij.ttj!iw"’" I BBiif taakuia trf^l o(G«rp«itt!bet ffi,F, to ail 11. HBiU Httoiibfe I {ft)] tauw.(o uft Into ton? * I | uulk ife W" « I am disturbed, greatly so. June 14 was National Flag Day a time when Old Glory is supposed to be held in deep respect for all that it signifies and the values and heritage it represents. That same week, the Supreme Court decided on a split vote that Under the Con­ stitution and the Right of Free Speech, it was Not Illegal To Bum Our Flag! This angers me because the act of desecrating the flag is not one of free speech, rather it is that of contempt and lawlessness. It has no validity since the perpretators have no agenda, they raise so-called issues as a pretext, but are en­ tirely void and empty of any solutions other than mere protest. If burning the flag is an ex­ ercise in free speech then it follows that stealing it could be rationalized as “legitimate dissent” and protected by the Constitution. Also, smashing Uncle Sam's Mail Boxes might well be an act and an expression of “dissent”! And how about taking out your own lack of moral respon­ sibility by vandalizing cemeteries? Ifcriminal acts are only car­ rying out freedom to speak and dissent then would it not L-" School employee wonts pay to coincide with service Dear editor: I want you to know I felt a lot ofthings while reading that article about me the other morning. I was surprised, angry, and a little disap­ pointed to think I was not con­ tacted and was not allowed to say anything. I am not asking to change my senority. I am asking to be moved up on the pay scale so that my pay conincides with the number of years of service I have in the school system. I have 11 years in. I am on step 5 of the pay scale and should be on step 10. Our contract states in Arti­ cle XII paragraph A, “When transferring from one classification (hired as per Ar­ ticle IX) to another, the employees will retain their level (2, 3, 10 years, etc.) on the new pay scale.” The school board does not want to move me up because I was under the old contract. I would like to quote Mr. Superintendent Carroll Wolff out of the paper: “when something is settled it should be settled forever.” Ifthat is the way Mr. Wolff and the board feel, then why were two other employees who moved under the old con­ tract, moved up on the new pay scale? These employees were granted their requests in January. I wrote my first letter in February and was turned down, so I filed a grievence. It is now June and school is out. I would also like to point out that I am not the only one the board is fighting with. There is another employee re­ questing to be moved up on the pay scale, and that employee has even more seniority than I do. Doesn’t loyalty count for anything now days? I have lived in the Maple Valley area all of my life and my husband and I pay school taxes too! I have been very upset by this whole situation and hope that your article will do some good. Sincerely, Sheila Dunn Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs 250": N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 Winner of Tree Drawing ... HILDRED PEABODY of Vermontville Nancy Haas (center) speaks to educators at the EISD School Improvement Conference at Potterville Elementary School. School improvement teams from area school districts at­ tended the School Improve­ ment Conference June 13 and 14 at Potterville Elementary School. The conference was organized by Eaton In­ termediate School District's Training and Development Department Educators attending from Maple Valley Schools includ­ ed Mary Slag, Liz King, Inez Hubka and Pam Hunt. EISD Superintendent James McBride welcomed the par- ticipants and introduced Nan­ cy Haas from the Michigan Department of Education. Haas gave an overview of the school improvement process and stressed the importance of defining what is expected of all students. “Improved student out­ comes are the goal of school improvement, and these out­ comes must be defined in tangible and measurable ways,” said Haas. “School improvement must be building based and district suported to For Sale For Sale Automotive KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. SI, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. ’87 CAVALIER RSCL, 50,000 miles, ps, pb, am/fm cassette, red with black bra, sharp, MSTA, S4200. Cail 543-5367. GOVERNMENT SEIZED vehicles from SI00. Corvettes, Chevys, Porches, and other confiscated properties. For Buyers Guide 1-(800)624-6937 ext 6597. Also open evenings & weekends. Garage Sale RUMMAGE SALE June 29 & 30, Friday & Saturday 9-6, United Methodist Annex, corner Washington & Queen. Sam LoPresto discussed “disaggregation ofdata” with the educators. LoPresto is assistant superintendent for curriculum and elementary education of Holt Public Schools. He is experienced in the concepts and implementa­ tion of the school improve­ ment process. He has presented programs at state and national conferences and consulted with area school districts and administrators. Eaton Intermediate School District continues to support school improvement efforts in Eaton County. The EISD Training and Development Department offers workshops and conferences for profes­ sional development. New Summer Hours Monday Only by Appointment Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to ? "The Mirrors image" wiuolz iujaaG„ Hair stylist for Man. woman * Child ran 111 N. 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Free estimates. 543-1002. restaurant (M-32) •Only $23,5001 (N-77) ’Exceptionally nice 1987 14x70 mobile home located on approx. 2 acres •Trees, small pond *2 baths, stove and ref., built-in stereo system included •Located west of Charlotte (CH-103) (N-78) •NEW LISTING! •Thornapple Lake mobile home located on two shaded lots with great view •Garage •Priced at only $24,500 with land contract terms Real Estate NEWER 12X70 MOBILE HOME 2 bedroom, 2 baths, stove, refrigerator, china cabinets, must sacrifice buying home. MSTA. Call 543-5367. •Two bedroom home located on approx, one acre •Garage, nice lot and garden area Please call W you are considering listing your property or selling it at auction. We will be happy to explain the advantages of both methods to you at a no obligation meeting! OPEN EVENINGS 4:30 p.m. until dusk; Saturday & Sunday 10:00-6:00 *• Maple Valley Athletic Boosters•! B IN G O Joe & Mar?e Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith -852-9191 Chris Stsnton • 543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle • 7264)605 Kathleen J. Swan-fLansing) 323-9536 MAP LE VALLEY VA LLEY H.S. H S CAFETERIA CA FETERIA "": ||I MAPLE J THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B I Doon Open S:3O • Early Birds 6:15 J SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 26, 1990 — Page 6 111 iiini UM E Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High 'honor roll* named 9th Grade ♦Aymie Alderink, Dean Beardslee, Lentz Becraft, Kyle Booher, Tanya Bowen, ♦Joel Butler, Lori Carpenter, Barbara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Kale Dipert, Scott English, Dan Finkler, Julie Fisher, Bret Flower, Michelle Gidner, Natallie Haeck, Tony Hansen, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Samantha Hughes. Seth Kangas, Linda Laymance, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Jennifer Phenix, Michael Randall, Marcie Reid, Mike Rollins, Renee Rosin, Bradley Sansom, Angie Scott, Becky Shapley, Mindy Shoup, Grant Simp­ son, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Kim Thompson, Angela Tobias, Mike Trowbridge, Hilda Wireman. 10th Grade Steven Ainsworth, Michelle Baker, Janet Boldrey, Brian Brandt, Ruth Butcher, Jason Byington, Jason Carpenter, Rachelle Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Dempsey, Renee Dingman, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tony Eye, Priscilla Furlong, Matt Gates, Tricia Gibson, ♦Donna Green, Holli Hale, Kandy Hart, Brice Hasselback, Steve Hay. Kelly Hickey, Tracy Hughes, Rebecca Jensen, Jamie Joseph, Vicky Koch, T.J. Loy, Dianna Mahoney, Corey Mettler, Derek Morawski, Chris Mudry, Chris Musser, Janet Pool, Karla Preston, Robin Primm, Jerry Reese, Mindy Reid, Carrie Root, *Dawn Root, Amy Roscoe, Jeremy Samp­ son, Tim Schilz, Shawn Scott, Vikki Slocum, Dana Snyder, Kathryn Stairs, Darrel Stine, ♦Leigh Stine, Holly Thomas, Dayton Walker, Kirk Warner, Jacob P. Williams. 11th Grade Tammy Ashley, *Angel Beardslee, Paulien Bollinger, Tony Bouwens, Matthew Brewer, Derek Brown, ♦Emi­ ly Butler, Scott Casteele, Dana Cole, *Jody DeGroot, Tim Edinger, Janice Eltzroth, Ronda Faulkner, Angela Felder, Sheryl Finlder, Anna Goodrich, Michele Gordon, Janel Hansen, Matt Heinze, ♦Debra Joostberns, Jeff Laverty, *James Lewis, Nathan Lindsey, *Lisa Long, Dan Lundquist, Angie Madison, Michael Martin, Michelle McClure, Darla McGhan, ’Shannon Moccardine. Tonia Murine, Jody Olmstead, Kayli Orman, ♦Dawn Othmer, Brian Pion, Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Timothy Reed, Kristin Reid, ...on completing your first 24-hour bike challenge. Love, Family & Friends MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Brandon Roscoe and Angie Bahs of Maple Valley High School were recently awarded the 1990 U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award. This prestigious award is presented annually by the U.S. Army Reserve to high school students who have shown outstanding ability in both academics and athletics. SSG Richard Curry presented the two Maple Valley High School students with bronze Olympic-size Scholar/Athlete medals at a school ceremony on May 22. Last year, teachers, coaches and administrators from more A 10-year-old cancer victim who had been requesting get well cards to get into the Guiness Book of World Records now is asking for the cards to stop pouring in. A letter to the editor in the EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...eves. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available GOOD 4 BEDROOM HOME IN NASHVILLE - Walking distance to downtown. Corner lot with fenced in yard, several appliances included. This home is ready to move into. Make an appointment soon to see this one! (N-340) DOC OVERHOLT........ DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST... HUBERT DENNIS....... GARRY KNOLL.......... “TATE" MIX.............. Lakewood Schools, large home outside of town. 3 plus bedroom home, two fire­ places, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry 8 2 car garage. Country set­ ting. Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) BEAUTIFUL SETTING & “VIEW” OF 70 FOOT FRONTAGE THORNAPPLE LEACH LAKE - Nice 3 bedroom LAKE - BEAUTIFUL SETTING to watch the sunsets! Good fishing! Cottage has bedroom, kitchen dining "combo" and glassed sun porch across front on lake side. Nice mature shade trees. Dock, stove, refrig. & utility shed included. (CH-346) Cape Cod on over 1 acre, 5 rooms, many built-ins" & storage areas, 2 car garage with an extra room at rear, pleasant setting with mature shade, sets high overlooking the lake. (CH-344) ..852-1740 ..852-1784 ..852-1543 ..726-0122 .852-0786 ..726-0332 GOOD “2-UNIT” IN NASHVILLE for edge of Wilderness State Park, older 30 ft. mobile home on approx. 6 acres, 5 miles to Lake Michigan. A good buy for the money! Call Don forr more information. (CH-339) VACANT LAND: 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more “info." (VL-319) ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - doublewide, 3 bedrooms, almost 1 acre. Lot backs up to state land. Great hunting area. Possible contract terms. Call "Tate.” (CH-348) NEAR HARRISON - Great hunting for deer and turkey! Across from state land. 5 room 1970 mobile home on large lot. Call "Tate" for more information. Possible contract terms. (CH-349) than 11,200 high schools na­ tionwide chose some 20,000 students at Scholar/Athlete recipients, more than ever before. The U.S. Army Reserve has presented the National Scholar/Athlete Award since 1981. Since then it has become a tradition in many high schools. “Like the award it spon­ sors,” said Curry, “the Army Reserve also has an im­ pressive tradition. It is the na­ tion’s oldest federal reserve force. More than 280,000 members serve in more than 3,000 units nationwide.” June 19 edition of the Maple Valley News asked people to join die effort to help Craig Shergold set the record for the most get well cards, but now more than 16 million cards have come in and the record already has been shattered bya wide margin. Craig's mother, Marion, said it seems greedy now to continue to accept the cards just to get the boy into the record books. The Shergolds live in Carshalton, South London, in England. The old record is just over a million cards. Craig Shergold, whose record will be published in the 1991 edition of the Guiness Book, suffers from a rare form of brain cancer. He had an operation in 1988 that doctors believe stemmed the disease's speard into his spinal cord. "income" or could be a nice single family residence. 8 rooms total. Nice trees, garage included. Land con­ tract terms. (N-347) 20 HARRISON AREA - 5 room 1963 Iig r I I eMil jim ^imuiJe ULLiUnLnkwtimsjuii ................................................................... .. .. Carrey Robinson, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks, ♦Ryan Rosin, Polly Sayles, Levi Schantz, Angela Shook, Sarah Simpson, *Tara Smith, Tina Snedegar, ’Jennifer Swartz, Gary Thatcher, Brian Thompson, Andy True, Kim Tutt, Nikki Wood, *Tina Yost. * indicates All A’s. Cessation of get well cards requested for 10-year-old 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Broker 1! a- Army Reserve awards are given to Roscoe, Bahs Congratulations to... WAYNE GOULD IL ■ g Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) A Reid - Zank Barnum - Killinger On Oct. 27, 1990, at the Hastings First United Methodist Church, vows of marriage will be spoken bet­ ween Kelly Jo Reid, daughter of Duane and Janice Reid of Nashville, and Jeffery H. Zank, son of K. Durwood and Norma Zank of Charlotte. Kelly is a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Kellogg Com­ munity College and Lansing Community College. She is employed with the Eaton County Sheriffs Department. Jeff is a 1984 graduate of Charlotte High School and a 1988 graduate of Ferris State University. He is employed with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The forthcoming marriage of Cindy Barnum and Buck Killinger has been announced. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Shirley Barnum and the late Glen Dale Bar­ num. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Killinger of Hastings. Cindy is working toward a degree in nursing and expects to graduate in May 1991. Buck is in the U.S. Navy and is working on a degree in history and English literature. A July wedding is being planned. Lingoes - Tillman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lingoes of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement oftheir daughter, Jennifer Lingoes, to Timothy Tillman, son of Pastor and Mrs. Clair Tillman of Col­ eman, Wise. The ceremony will take place in Berrien Springs, on Aug. 5. —Simplicity— We will be ... CLOSED the WEEK of JULY 4th We will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30 and — REOPEN Monday, July 9th at 7 a.m. Sheriff’s Dept, seeks information about accident The Eaton County Sheriff’s Department is seeking infor­ mation about an accident earlier this month. On June 8, at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Clinton Trail (M-50), north of Dow Road, an unknown semi truck/trailer driving northbound on M-50 lost a piece of scrap steel, which struck a vehicle driving southbound on M-50. This piece of steel went through the windshield, strik­ ing the driver of the 1984 Chrysler Labaron in the chest area, causing serious injuries. Anyone who has informa­ tion concerning the descrip­ tion of the semi-truck/trailer or driver is asked to contact the Eaton County Sheriff's Department at 517-543-3512, extension 350 or 517-372-8217, extension 350. Have a Safe July 4th Holiday! TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts and Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville • Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday-Friday 7 to 7; Saturday 8 to 5 Vermontville Hardware — Special of the Week — 50% Off ah Remaining GARDEN SEEDS CASH 'N CARRY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6; Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 26. 1990 — Page 7 Putnam Library 'Summer Story Hour' has new twist this season Sessions start at 10 a.m. and will run until 11:30. The annual series is spon­ sored by the local Friends of the Library. This year, the theme will be “Summer Outdoors.” Each Tuesday morning some new adventure will await the children. “One day we will make tents, by putting sheets over the chairs,” said Librarian Duska Brumm, “and we will read to the children inside the tents.” In addition to learning a love of books, the youngsters will have an opportunity for By Susan Hinckley An old tradition at Putnam Public Library will have a new twist this year. Summer Story Hour, held in weekly meetings each July, will be staged in the newlycompleted Children’s Room located in the spacious addi­ tion officially dedicated in May. Again this year, Story Hour will be held on four con­ secutive Tuesdays. The first will commence on July 10. Recreation The new Children's Room at Nashville's Putnam Public Library will be initiated in July, when it will be host for the annual Summer Story Hour, sponsored by Friends of the Library. Local children seen using the new facility Saturday are (from left) Andrea Mace, Shelbi Cousins, Jerrod Cousins, Daniel Mace and Kelly Wilson. Vermontville Council officials to consider possible recycling site A new recycling center may hearings on the matter soon. Area residents now do their be in the works soon in the recycling at sites in Vermontville area. The Vermontville Village Nashville, Mulliken or Council and Vermontville Charlotte. Morris said efforts Township Board Thursday are being made to start a site night held a joint meeting to in Potterville. In another matter that came look into the possibility of establishing a site for before the joint meeting, no action was taken on the recycling. Officials from both panels problem involving what is heard a presentation from Angela Morris, Resource Recovery Agent with the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service. "Both the township and the village realize we have a problem and action is needed," said Sharon Faust, a member of the Village Council. But before any action is taken on the idea, officials from both the council and Township Board say they want to find out how people in their communities feel about it. Faust said both govern­ mental units may have public called the Hosey dump site. Village and township residents used the site many years ago to dump refuse, but then, like many other landfills, it was bulldozed and ordered closed. However, some people have continued to dump waste at the site and Eaton County authorities now are demanding a cleanup. [ Serving Our Country ] 53 EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Debra Drake Debra Drake of the United States Navy was promoted from Third Class Petty Of­ ficer to Second Class Officer. Debra is a hospital cor­ psman at Norfolk, Va. Debra is the daughter ofAr­ thur Drake of Nashville. SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm H/e stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WgLLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available Daniel L. Hammond Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel L. Hammond, son of Geraldine G. Ham­ mond of 100 Lentz St., Nashville, recently par­ ticipated in a community ser­ vice project in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, while serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga, homeported in Mayport, Fla. Hammond was among more than 100 sailors who con­ tributed their time and money to help repair the damage caused by Hurricane Hugo. They presented a check to a shelter for the homeless, poured concrete and gutted a damaged building to prepare it for renovation, and repaired and built fences, playground equipment, walls, and gutters. A 1974 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Ver­ montville, he joined the Navy in June 1974. ermonve ews About 30 members of the Nashville Literary Club and the Vermontville Women’s Club journeyed to Turkeyville and had dinner together. It was the celebration of their annual skip day last Wednesday. Mrs. Jackleen Hill and daughter, Tara, of Lake George, Colo, are spending a week with Jacie’s mother, Serena Goodenough. Serena Goodenough enter­ tained the following Sunday for dinner, Jackleen Hill and daughter Tara; Mr. and Mrs. William Swiger Jr. and girls Tammy-and Tonya of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Rick ofJackson and the Rev. Glenn and Dorie, Litchfield, Chrissie, Nikki and Benjamin. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hill of Grayling and Rosalie Barry of Hastings. Mrs. Hildred Peabody held an open house for Rev. Glenn and Dorie Litchfield Sunday afternoon, as they are moving to Ashley. at $11.41 HR. 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Specials FRIDAY: Seafood Platter, Chop Suey or Chow Mein Wanted INSTANT CASH for house­ hold goods, tools, furniture, appliances, stereos, jewelry, camping and sporting equipment and much, much more. Second Hand Comers, 102 W., State St. Hastings, 945-5005. SATURDAY: BBQ Ribs, Pan Fried Chicken SUMMER HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sunday Closed Miscellaneous ATTENTION LAKEWOOD CLASS OF 1975 Our 15yr. Reunion is set for August 11, 1990. If you have not been contacted and wish to attend...Please send $10 a person with name & address to: Class of ’75, PO Box 38, Woodland, MI. 48897.___________________ HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726*1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! Off AOSEPT MOTRIN IB Disinfecting Solution 12 oz. 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On the last Tuesday, July 31, the 1990 Summer Story Hour will conclude with a pic­ nic in Putnam Park. Summer Story Hour is open to all children, ages 4 through 4th grade. No pre-registration is necessary. Putnam Public Library is located at 327 N. Main St., Nashville. SOFT & DRI 4 oz. Aerosol Anti$*1I88 Perspirent SUMMER'S EVE TWIN Post Mentrual or Medicated CLEARBLUE EASY PREGNANCY TEST KIT $g44 clearblue Easy KERI Lotion OMGWAL fOQMUA 6.5 oz. FQW DU* SKIN CAM 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday June 26, 1990 — Pope 8 Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 7:00 p.m., June 11, 1990 Present: Wm. Flower, D. Hawkins, B. Pino, H. Stewart, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. Absent: L. Filter, C. Viele. 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. Administrators present: Mr. Doozan, Mr. Rivest and Supervisor Aldrich. Absent: L. Lenz and N. Potter. 2. Minutes: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Tobias to approve the minutes of the May 14, 1990 regular board of education meeting. Ayes: All present. Absent: Filter and Viele. Motion carried. 3. Bills: A motion was made by Stewart, sup­ ported by Hawkins to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $113,539.74. Ayes: All present. Absent: Filter and Viele. 4. Payrolls: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Pino to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: May 18 $172,465.87 June 1 $155,687.25 June 7 $383,315.96 Ayes: All present. Absent: Filter and Viele. Motion carried. 5. Communications: The following communica­ tions were read: —A thank you note from Mrs. Jean St. Andrew for the retirement gift from the board. —Letter from S. Briggs resigning as junior high cheerleading coach, but remain as 9th grade cheerleading coach. —Letter from S. Sours, President of the MEA Teacher Association, requesting the staff at Maple Valley be involved with the screening and interviewing of the superintendent search. —Letter from Mrs. T. Lake requesting a maternity leave next fall. —Letter from Board member Larry Filter resigning from the Maple Valley Board of • NOTICE • Nashville Residents Anyone 18 or older who is interested in serving on the Nashville Village Council — please leave your name, address and phone number at the Village Hall — M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 852-9544. Nashville Village Council Dixie Baptist Church John Billman Education effective June 6, 1990. 6. Board Member - Resignation: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Pino to accept Larry Filter's requst for resignation from the Board of Education effective June 6, 1990. Ayes: All present. Absent: Filter and Viele. 7. Superintendent’s Report: The Superintendent's report was read by Mr. Wolff. 8. Grievance Hearing: Uniserv Director Karen Sherwood presented the union's position regarding Sheila Dunn's request to be placed on the 10th step on the salary schedule. A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to deny the grievance concerning Sheila Dunn's placement on the salary sche­ dule. Ayes: All present. Absent: Viele. Motion carried. (C. Viele entered the meeting at 7:28 p.m.) 9. 1989-90 Revised Budgets: After Mr. Wolff reviewed the proposed revisions to the 1989-90 general fund operating budget and hot lunch budget, the following motions were made: G.F. Operating: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Pino to approve the proposed revisd general fund operating budget for the 1989-90 school year; revenues $5,227,609 and expenditures $5,396,193. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Hot Lunch: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Pino to approve the revised hot lunch budget for the 1989-90 school year; revenues $230,055.00 and expenditures $237,380.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 10. Appropriations Budget 1990-91: Motion made by Viele, supported by Tobias to approve the appropriations budgets for the 1990-91 school year for the following accounts: Revenues Expenditures $5,686,626 $5,445,649 General Fund 250,071 241,628 Lunch Fund 33,446 22,384 Athletic Fund 925 1,468 Bookstore Fund 91,525 90,169 Debt Retirement Fund Ayes: All. Motion carried. 11. 90-91 Coaches: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Stewart to approve Athletic Director Bill Rivest's coaching recommenda­ tions for 1990-91 as follows: .... Carol Kraai 9th Grade Girls Basketball 7th Grade Boys Basketball. Richard Baker Football Assistant Varsity Mike Schneiderhan Assistant Varsity Don Roscoe Assistant J.V Dave Finkler Assistant J.V Marty Martin Varsity Volleyball Carol Kraai J.V. Volleyball ... ............... Bill Mason Cross Country ............. ........ Gary Hamilton Ayes: All. Motion Carried. 12. Used School Vehicles/Bids: The following bids were opened by Secretary Tobias: Lyle Varney Monroe Combs *$55.00 1968 engine *335.00 1967 pickup 578.00 1976 GMC Bus 837.00 1978 International Bus Kalamazoo Metals Recycling 51.00 1967 pickup *51.00 1976 Ford 405.00 1976 GMC Bus 405.00 1978 International Bus Ronald Tobias Maple Valley Schools Board of Education Motion was made by Stewart, supported by Hawkins to accept the high bid for each vehicle /engine (indicated above *). Ayes: All. Motion carried. 13. 6th Grade Camp: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Viele to approve Principal Potter's recommendation and reserve the YMCA camp (Mystic Lake) April 29, April 30 and May 1 for sixth grade camp next year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 14. Athletic Assn.: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Viele to remain with the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc. for the 199-91 as recommended by Athletic f Director Bill Rivest. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 15. Organizational Meeting: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to hold the organizational meeting Monday, July 9, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 16. Board Members: President Flower thanked trustees Beatrice Pino and David Hawkins for their service on the Maple Valley Board of Education. 17. Truth in Taxation: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to hold the truth in taxation meeting at the organizational board meeting scheduled for July 9, 1990. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 18. Student Insurance: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Tobias to remain with G-M Underwriters, Inc. as our agent for the student insurance program for the 1990-91 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 19. Board Member Appoinment: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Hawkins to hold a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 25, 1990 to appoint a board member through June 30, 1991. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Mr. Wolff will place an ad in the newspaper announcing the vacancy. 20. 7th and 8th Cheerleading: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Hawkins to approve Sandy Briggs request for resignation as 7th and 8th grade cheerleading coach for the 1990-91 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 21. Maternity Leave: A motion was made by Hawkins, supported by Tobias to approve Mrs. Lake's request for maternity leave beginning approximately October 29, 1990 and extending through January 18, 1991 in accordance with the master contract agreement. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 22. Adjournment: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Hawkins to adjourn the meeting. Hawkins withdrew his support and Tobias withdrew his motion to adjourn to allow discussion on the superintendency search. 23. Superintendent Search: A time schedule was set up for the superintendent search. M.E.A. will be submitting interviewing questions by August 15, 1990. 24. Adjournment: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Pino to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:24 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Phone 945-9554 for AA. V. News Classfied Action-Ads! Reach over 3,500 area homes I MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOTICE of a PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, July 9, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the administration building the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools will hold a public hearing on the levying in 1990 of an additional proposed millage rate of 1.1546 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan 1982. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 29.01 mills be levied in 1990 from within its present authorized millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1990 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 4.1%. The Board of Education levied 29.01 mills this'past school year for operation of the school district. The state equalized valuation of the school district for the 1990-91 school year is $66,597,406 compared with 1989-90 state equalized valuation of $63,296,501. The State Aid Membership Act is written In such a way that when the local state equalized value Increases and the taxpayer pays more In taxes the state reduces the amount of revenue that they pay to the local school district. This results In the local community member paying a great proportion of the financial support of the schools and the state reducing their contribution to the local school support. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board Of Education. 508.00 1978 International Bus *$1.200.00 1976 GMC Bus •901.00 1978 International Bus HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... CASTLETON, MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS Low interest Home Improvement loans are available from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvements cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) - THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. — NEW HIGHER INCOME LIMITS — lender For additional information contact: Chery> Barth — 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 26, 1990 — Page 9 Fontana Summer Festival begins 11th season July 8 The Fontana Summer Festival of Music and Art will celebrate the beginning of its 11th season Sunday, July 8, Eaton County 4-H goat show set s*Sis i%s s*S% sS% > >«« «« S »<Sfi JS^ % £SJ> %T^ T^ •&>& .C. W"Wi i» & Area woman donates funds for local Habitat House Josephine Laycock, 83, of Woodland, hands over a $700 check to pay for the floor of the Habitat for Humanity house being built in Nashville. Accepting her donation is Howard Thaler, chairman of Habitat's Building Committee. Laycock earned the $700 by making a variety of crafts, including perpetual calendars which have been a popular seller. Last year, she donated $1,600 to Habitat from her craft sales and in 1988, she gave $1,000. "I can’t go out and pound nails, but I can try to earn money for them," Laycock said. Michigan swine producers can reduce summer heat stress on animals say experts 1^ t'^?'lc‘"«f0i « 5J«W»»^ ’’‘WhriliiNMl ■^ktaiwiei **A ■*« »b male b| ^Wtetpprti ^MllMsi^ “llWiiradwer '*«?«■ *|K< it hisfe It ifanfeirafoj. The effects of summer heat stress on swine—particularly the effects on reproductive efficiency—are a concern shared by all Michigan producers. Producers may need to use cooling methods to prevent reproductive inefficiency in gilts being introduced into the breeding herd, and to main­ tain adequate reproductive ef­ ficiency of postpartum sows and boars, says Roger A. Betz, Eaton County Extension Agriculture Agent. “Research has shown that heat stress of gilts and sows during at least the first 16 days after breeding can greatly reduce initial pregnancy rate and final farrowing rate,” Betz says. “Sows that do become pregnant during heat stress may have smaller litters because of increased death of developing embryos. In addi­ tion, lactating sows im­ mediately respond to heat stress by reducing voluntary feed intake, which can result in sow weight loss, reduced Am» wi iri Mb k rig t ifyn io «h nssrwisi Power service 'kiOfW8^'^ will be rife few; Lfotm^*,”l • CLOSED • July 2 thru July 7 fur vacation 133 S. Main Nashville, Michigan milk production, reduced pig weaning weights and subse­ quent rebreeding problems.” Because boars are con­ tinuously producing sperm, they need to have a cool en­ vironment 24 hours a day, Betz says. A stressed boar can take from four to 15 weeks to regain normal fertility, depen­ ding on the boar and the severity, duration, time a year and frequency of stress. Research has shown that drip cooling using drip irriga­ tion systems is an inexpensive and efficient way to cool sows in farrowing houses that have partially slotted floors. The drip line should be located on top of the crate so it drips on the shoulders and neck area of the sow. Adjust the flow rate to between two and three quarts of water per hour per emitter. Betz says that drip irrigation systems typically are controll­ ed by a thermostat and solenoid valve set to operate when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees F. For more information about swine heat stress, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, 48813. NASHVILLE ^LiniELEflGUE f 0 Baseball & Softball Benefit Dance SATURDAY, JUNE 30,1990 8:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. Nasvhille VFW #8260 Music by ... Party Down s3.00 Single • s5.00 Couple at... - PUBLIC INVITED - Goats and more goats will converge on the Charlotte Fairgrounds Saturday, June 30, for the 1990 Eaton County 4-H Goat Show. Show classes will include dairy goats, angora and pygmy goats, market goats and showmanship. A highlight will include a showmanship class for clover­ buds (6 to 8-year-olds), and pee wees (5 years old and under). Judging will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, con­ tact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. 4-H Shooting sports meet set for June 30 Saturday, June 30, is the date of the next county shooting sports meet. Firearms and BB guns will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bellevue Conservation Club, and archery will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Meets will be held weather permitting. This will be the last meet before the county tournament, Aug. 4. These events are oppor­ tunities for youths 9-19 years of age to receive training and safety techniques for a lifetime hobby. For more information on the 4-H shooting sports pro­ gram contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. with its annual Dinner Al Fresco at Bay Pointe Restaurant near Gun Lake. The day’s edvents will begin with pontoon cruises on Gun Lake at 3 p.m., followed at 5 p.m. by music by the Fontana Wind Ensemble and then dinner and dessert. Fontana has had an eightweek music festival at the Shelbyville Art Emporium each summer for the past 10 years. The concerts and events are open to music and art lovers from all over Southwest Michigan. The concerts will take place on Wednesday and Sunday evenings starting July 15 at 7:30 p.m. The artwork on display can be viewed from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays beginning July 15. For information about reservations for July 8 dinner, call 382-0826. Barry County COA menu, events set Lunch Menu Wednesday, June 27 Chicken sauce ’em, Orien­ tal veggies, beets, bread, magarine, cake. Thursday, June 28 Spanish rice, cauliflower, Italian style green beans, margarine, applesauce. Friday, June 29 Pork with gravy, carrots, com, bread, margarine, citrus fruit. Monday, July 2 Veal patty with gravy, whipped potatoes, Oriental blend, dinner roll, oleo, fruit cocktail. Tuesday, July 3 Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, spinach, bread, fresh fruit. Events Wednesday, June 27 Woodland, legal aid; Delton, music by the Cordrays. Thursday, June 28 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, June 29 - Nashville, popcorn. Monday, July 2 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Mow Now. Pay Later. No Payments, No Interest until November 1,1990 LGT-165 “Hydro” Lawn and Garden Tractor • • • • • 16 HP, twin-cylinder I/C “Plus” engine 46” side-discharge Certified TurboCuU mower deck Clutchless, automatic hydrostatic drive Optonal VacPac triple bag collection system 24” turn radius steering Retail: $2899 Low Monthly Payment $69 now $2599 EASY WHITE CREDIT FINANCING’’ Your Authorized Full-Service WhiteDealer: MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St.*, Nashville PHONE — 852-1910 'Freight and prep additional. With. 10% down, after tax, at 16.9% APR . ■ -1 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 26, 1990 — Page 10 Bellevue High School holds honors banquet Bellevue High School hosted a potluck Honors Ban­ quet for nearly 200 students and guests on May 29 in the high school cafeteria? Cer­ tificates were presented to all students grades 9-12 who have an accumlative “B” average as well as other Academic Awards, Senior Awards and Scholarships. Those honored include: Lions. Club Scholarship Gary Davis, Dana Jainousek, Jodi Poyer, Kelly Schook, Roger Schroder, Stephanee Wing. Rescue Squad in memory of Edna Inselman - Gary Davis. Binda Scholarship Stephanee Wing. Jeffrey Crocker Scholarship - Randy Race. Bellevue Hardware Scholarship - Christine Stan­ ton, Angie Gross. Fruin Pharmacy Scholar­ ship Good Ambassador - Gary Davis. Church Scholarship - Gary Davis, Michelle Dadd. Bellevue Teachers Scholar­ ship - Roger Schroder. Bellevue Conservation Club - Bill Courtney. Class of ’88 - Cliff Zang. Janet Whitcomb Memorial Scholarship - Cliff Zang, Karen Ballard. Blanche Barr Trone Scholarship Tracey Cornwell. Vomberg Scholarship Tracey Cornwell, Michelle Dadd, Gary Davis, Michelle Nickson, Jodi Poyer, Kim Ramon. Calhoun Area Vocational Center Outstanding Students Mike Yerger, Welding; An­ drea Tullis, Accounting; Shane Martens, Construction; Joe Steele, Construction; Michelle Campbell, Cosmetology; Michelle Dadd, Accounting. CAVC Student ofthe Year Michelle Dadd. Woodman of the World Eric Brummels. Business Jodi Poyer, Stephanee Wing. Language - Christa Cooper. Art - Eric Brummels. English - Cliff Zang. Industrial Arts Robert Greenhoe. Science - Christa Cooper, Rod Dunn, Cliff Zang. Consumer Economics - Eric Brummels. Math - Rod Dunn. Yearbook - John Beavers. Library - Stacy Angus. Band - Sara Dando. Office Kelly Schook, Christine Stanton, Lora Archer. Mac Gyver - Rod Dunn, Cliff Zang, Randy Race, Roger Schroder. “Senior Citizen” - Jason Wenger. Physical Education - John Jeffreys, Mike Huver. Athletics Awards presented by Army Reserves Jodi Poyer, Rod Dunn. Male/Female Athletes Rod Dunn, Karen Ballard. Male/Female Citizens Randy Race, Kelly Schook. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ WIN UPTO S5OO-00 ON YOUR LUCKY BUCKS Tune in to STATION WBCH and check your DOLLAR BILL NUMBERS! Bellevue Chamber meets the governor Dennis Huntington (left), Judy Pierce (second from left), Sharon Huntington (second from the right) and Gayle Sandborn (right), of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, were guests of Governor and Mrs. James Blanchard at a reception May 23, at the governor's residence in Lansing. Proclaiming May 23 as Chamber of Commerce Day, the governor said chambers are valued partners and play a major role in Michigan's economic development efforts. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Commerce, Chamber Day gives chamber executives the opportunity to learn more about Department of Commerce programs and resources. Barry County Extension | Calendar of Events J The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: June 26 - Canola Harvest Methods, 7:30 p.m., Smith Hall, Clinton County Fairgrounds, St. Johns. June 27 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. 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HOMETOWN! *You don’t have to be an expert.* CASH & CARRY SALE ENDS JULY 8 CEB OK CREDIT ’ the Nashville Pony League Team, struck out 20 and end­ ed up with an 11-4 loss to the Vermontville Pony League Team. The strikeouts were in­ terspersed with several walks, a few miscues and some time­ ly hits. Mike Trowbridge pit­ ched 5 innings for Vermontvillke, giving up 1 earned run, striking out 6 and only walk­ ing 1. Kyle Booher mopped up, pitching the last 2 innings with no earned runs and no walks. The two gave up only 3 hits. On offense, Trowbridge lead off the 2nd with a home run and scored 3 runs during the game. Dan Rasey had a single and a double, driving in 2 runs and scored twice. In the top of the sixth inn­ ing, Aaron Smith put the game out ofreach with a bases loaded triple. Antiques IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET, Sunday, July 1st. Ionia Fair­ grounds, south M-66, Ionia, MI. 8am to 4:30pm. Admission $1.50. Rain or shine!. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, es, Power ower Tools, oos, Auto u Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool oo Boxes oxes & Cabinets, a nets, Drill r l Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. It^NClNC LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 TOOL SALES June 27 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 28 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 29 - Third Annual Michigan Canola Tour, MSU, 9 a.m. Contact Extension Office for more information. June 30 - 4-H Leaders Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 5 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Of­ fice, Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 7 - 4-H Caprine Classic, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 10 - Clarksville Horticulture Experiment Station — Open House Field Day, 10:30 a.m. July 10 - 4-H Poultry Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 10-12 - 4-H Dairy DAys, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 10-12 - 4-H Livestock Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 11 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. July 13-14 - 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 15-21 - Barry County Fair. July 17-19 - Ag Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 19 - “From Hook to Cook,” 1:30 p.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. Everyone welcome! Bill’s Entry Systems Overhead and Entry Doors Commercial and Residential 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE WE SELL AND SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS PARTS AND SPRINGS IN STOCK , ’ We specialize in special size doors .299^ 2x2’ to 24,x24l Pl IONE DISPATCHED 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE oOCXXCt1 office hours; Mon.-Fri 2396 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, Michigan COBE3 Richard R. 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Cans � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-07-03.pdf 22b740e0f486c8a64b02be6d86a1e1bf PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI - **w58 new Bulk Rat, PAID t U S- pOSTACg HASTINGS. Ml . ...Fini Fiihd Finished hed by bbyJ-AdGraphics,Inc. JAd Graphics J-Ad Ghi , Inc I . hP'Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 49 — Tuesday, July 3, 1990 Ex-board member Baker succeeds Filter Maple Valley School Board appoints replacement trustee by Jeff Kaczmarczyk ■ Staff Writer NASHVILLE - A former Maple Valley School Board trustee was appointed last week to succeed Larry Filter on the school board. In a 4-1 decision, Ver­ montville resident Irma Gene Baker, 64, was named to serve as trustee until the June 1991 school election. Voters next year will choose a new trustee to fill the remaining two years of Filter's four-year term. Baker, of 7670 Ionia Road, first was elected in June 1983 to a four-year term on the Maple Valley School Board. She resigned in June 1986 when her employer trans­ ferred her to Illinois for a one-year assignment. Baker said last week she hopes her previous experi­ ence will be useful to the school board. "I'm there to do what I can, and I don't want anybody to take too much notice of me,” she said. "I don't know how much my experience will help me, but I think it will help a little bit.” Baker previously served on Two die, six seriously hurt in local accident by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer POTTERVILLE - Six people remain hospitalized, five days after a two-car col­ lision claimed two lives, caused a miscarriage and left the others badly injured. Three Vermontville resi­ dents are among the injured. Darlene Haueter, 59, of Grand Ledge, died in the acci­ dent Wednesday at the comer of Vermontville Highway and Otto Road in Benton Township. Haueter's granddaughter, Ashley Ann Southworth, 7, also of Grand Ledge, died later in the day at Spanow Hospital in Lansing. Southworth's mother, Cynthia Ann Southworth, 33, who was driving, was treated and released at Spar­ row after the accident Two more of Southworth's children and a niece remain hospitalized. Amanda Jo Southworth, 10, was listed in fair condition at Sparrow; Aaron Joel Southworth, 8, was in critical condition in Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo; and Breanne Joi inn Jenks, 10, was in fair condition at Sparrow. Vermontville residents in­ jured include Jill Ann Lewis, 34, who was upgraded from critical condition to serious condition Monday morning. Lewis, who was pregnant, See Two die, page 2 Irma Gene Baker the board with current trustees Ron Tobias and Charlie Viele. and knows board president William Flower. "I feel I can work with them," she said. "That's what you need on the board." The biggest task facing the board in the next year will be hiring a new superintendent to succeed Carroll Wolff, who retires in December. Baker said she has not de­ cided if she will run for the remaining two years of Fil­ ter's term next year. Baker and Nashville resi­ dent Jim Heyboer submitted applications for the one-year appointment to the board. Trustee, Bea Pino, whose term expires at the end of June, cast the solitary vote for Heyboer at the special school board meeting held June 25. "He is a man of integrity," Pino said about Heyboer. "He is hard working, but he always finds time for his boys." Trustees Flower, Tobias, Viele and Stewart voted for Baker. Flower said he did not know Heyboer, and Tobias and Harold Stewart said they chose Baker because of her previous experience on the board. Flower thanked Heyboer for applying for the position and invited him to run for the board seat in the June 1991 election. The seat filled at last week's special meeting be­ came vacant June 4 after Fil­ ter resigned his post on the board. See School Board, on page 2 Nashville village buys used voting machine By Susan Hinckley Nashville voters likely will be voting by machine instead ofpaper ballot in next spring’s municipal election. The Nashville Village Council Thursday approved purchase of a used voting machine from Kalamazoo County. The unit will cost $150, and it “definitely will save the village money,” noted Clerk Rose Heaton. Heaton explained that the cost of printing paper ballots used in the past is about $500 per election. Heaton also noted that the machine will speed the task of election workers who tally the votes. Trustee Carol Dwyer cast the only dissenting vote on the proposal, saying she preferred the old method of being able to actually mark the ballot with a pencil. Dwyer, who served as a member of the Ann Arbor City Council in the 19,70s, said that while on that board she had the opportunity to vote for a change from machine balloting to a punch card system. She had voted “no” .then, she said, and would vote “no” now. The idea ofNashville’s pur­ chase of a voting machine came out of the recent Mayor’s Exchange with Quin­ cy. While visiting that village, Nashville officials learned that they had acquired a used voting machine from Richard Chaffee Jr., is sworn in Thursday evening Kalamazoo County and that by Nashville Village Clerk Rose Heaton to fill the seat more were available. Heaton of Trustee Larry Filter, who resigned in June. Chaffee said a representative of the is a former member of the Nashville council, having See Nashville, on page 2 served from 1983 to 1987. Opera House gets boost f rom Maple Syrup Corp. By Susan Hinckley Restoration of Vermontville's historic Opera House received a boost last week with a gift of $2,000 from the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corp. Presenting the check is Ricki Hill (left), VMSC treasurer. Accepting on behalf of the Friends of the Opera House are Village President Sue Villanueva and Chamber of Commerce President Don Mulvany. The renovation ofVermont­ ville’s historic Opera House got an additional boost last week with the donation of $2,000 by the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corp. The check was presented Wednesday evening to the Friends of the Opera House by Ricki Hill, treasurer of the VMSC, sponsors of the an­ nual Vermontville Syrup Festival. “We are putting some of the money (earned at the festival) back into the com­ munity,” noted Hill. Accepting the check were Village President Sue Villanueva and Chamber of Commerce President Don Mulvany, both representatives of the Friends of the Opera House Committee. Villanueva, who estimated that the renovation project now is about half completed, said the money received last week will help with costs not covered in a state grant for renovation of the building. She explained that these costs include such items as doors, lights, window grates and coverings and a small kit­ chen facility. “We’re asking for private donations (for these im­ provements),’’ said Villanueva. “Money from the grant is going just into the restoration.” The community received a $25,000 Michigan Equity Grant from the state Depart­ ment of Commerce for the project. Vermontville’s re­ quired contribution was $5,000 in-kind (labor by local volunteers) and $5,000 cash, which was contributed by the Village of Vermontville and Vermontville Township, each governmental unit giving $2,500 toward the project. Insulation, electrical and most of the drywall work is now finished. Tom Branden- burg of Brandenburg Dry wall Co. of Vermontville has done most of the contracted work; local electrical Darryl Hale did the wiring. Now that the grant-funded work is moving along so well, the Friends of the Opera House have launched a cam­ paign to raise at least an addi­ tional $5,000 for im­ provements not covered by the grant; Villanueva estimates that it will take at least that amount just for the doors and lights in the building, “but $5,000 will get it ready so we can possibly open” by the proposed com­ pletion date at the end of October. The Friends committee recently sent letters to area and local businesses and organizations asking for donations, and several have been received. The check from the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corp, is the largest so far. Friends of the Opera House are asking donors to give in honor of the Vermontville Women’s Club as a way of recognizing the work the club does each year in organizing the popular arts and craft show, one of the highlights of the annual Syrup Festival. “The Women’s Club does a lot for us at the time of the festival,” noted Hill. The Opera House restora­ tion will provide Vermontville with a much-needed com­ munity center and preserve a historic landmark. When completed, it is expected the building will be used for youth activities, programs, dances, meetings, receptions and art exhibits. Plans also call for display of memorabilia relating to the early days of the Opera House. The state grant calls for creation of a Vermontville Fine Arts Council, which will be charged with bringing art and other exhibits to the Opera House on a regular basis. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 — Page 2 Nashville village buys voting machine, Doubleday Company, who sweeper from Rex Throop of originally sold the machine to Vestaburg for $4,500, plus Kalamazoo County, will help trade-in of the old unit. Scott Decker, assistant Nashville officials in setting street adminstrator, was pre­ jp the equipment. In other business Thursday, sent to tell the council that he the council appointed Richard had tried out the new unit Chaffee Jr., of 729 Durkee Thursday on village streets, St., to fill the seat vacated and “it is probably more than June 14 by the resignation of four times faster” than the old one and “does a much better Trustee Larry Filter. Chaffee, a former Nashville job.” The old unit was not trustee, will fill the vacated self-propelled. It had to be seat until the regularly pulled behind a tractor. Dwyer asked about how scheduled general election next spring. He was first many years service the village elected to the council in the can expect from the new spring of 1983, and served sweeper. Trustee Forrest two, two-year terms. A Burd, head of the Department longtime local businessman, of Public Works Committee, said he expected it to last Chaffee and his wife, Marilyn, are proprietors of about 10 years. In other business the the Nashville Locker Service. The only other applicant for council: Filter’s seat was Ronald • Granted approval for the Ohler, who also was present Maple Valley/Lakewood at the meeting. He was thank­ Community Education pro­ ed by President Pro Tern Ted gram to use the council chambers, located next door Spoelstra for his interest. In other action, council ap­ to village hall, for adult proved purchase of a 1974 education classes from Sept. 10 until early June 1991. It Elgin self-propelled street Two die, six hurt in accident, Paying tribute to officers June 22 was set aside to pay tribute to corrections officers who have lost their lives in performance of their duties. At 11 a.m., flags at corrections facilities all over the country were lowered to half mast. As Corrections Facilities become overcrowded, assaults on corrections officers have likewise increased. Shown here are Eaton County Sheriff Art Kelsey, corrections officer Dan Ester and corrections Sergeant Ron Rainey salute after lowering the Eaton County complex flag. Summertime is PERM TIME Come to ... The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville, MI 726-0257 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Some Evenings by Appointment miscarried after the collision. Her children Johnny Mark Joseph, 7, and Leslie Ann Joseph, 5, were in fair condi­ tion Monday at Sparrow. Leslie Joseph had been taken by helicopter to Bronson after the accident. She was transferred Sunday to Spar­ row. The Joseph children are the son and daughter of John Joseph, of Vermontville, and grandchildren of Donald and Jeanette Joseph, who own Carl's Supermarket in Nashville. Families of the South­ worths and Josephs have kept long hours at Sparrow for the past five days, said Jeanette Joseph on Monday. John Joseph has taken a room at the hospital to be with his children, Joseph said. "When something like this happens, you spend a lot of time comforting each other," she said. Joseph said she did not know the Southworths be­ fore, but the accident has brought the families to­ gether. Both Johnny and Leslie are doing well at Sparrow, where they are sharing a room, Joseph said. "The children are doing from front _ fine. They even were a little ornery last night, but they were tired," she said. Both suffered a broken right leg in the accident in addition to cuts and bruises. "They had a lot of bruises," Joseph said. "Leslie had some cuts, but she made so much progress in the first 36 hours." Leslie's leg has been set in a cast. Johnny's leg is in traction and has not been set in a cast yet, Joseph said. Her former daughter-in­ law, Lewis, remains in the hospital's intensive care unit, where she has been heavily sedated, Joseph said. Lewis was beginning to respond to conversation Sunday night, Joseph said. Eaton County Sheriff's deputies said the accident oc­ curred Wednesday morning when Lewis' Pontiac Bon­ neville, which was eastbound on Vermontville Highway, was struck by Cynthia Southworth, who was driv­ ing south on Otto. Vermontville Highway is a through street at the intersec­ tion, while Otto has stop signs posted there. The accident remained un­ der investigation Monday, said a department spokes­ woman. Area Church Schedules 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 p....... ...........11 a.m. P.M. Worship....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED 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 6:45 p.m. p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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............ 77 p.m. p. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe continuedfrom front page will be used during normal Nashville Transfer Recycling school hours, Monday Board until the council has through Thursday. In return, answers to certain questions Community Education will about operation of the site. • Refused to get involved pay the village $50 per month plus all utilities, and will keep in a dispute between Maple Valley Concrete Products co­ the building clean. Accepted the resignation of owner Cory Ohler and Elsie Arbour from the Zoning neighboring business owners, Board of Appeals, due to il­ Billie Marcum and Richard lness, and agreed to advertise Chaffee Jr., over parking that for candidates to fill the post. Ohler alleges blocks vision of • Appointed Scott Decker drivers pulling out of their to the Transfer-Recycling driveway onto M-66. Presi­ Board as a representative dent Ray Hinckley said the village would not get involved from the village. • Tabled a request for and advised the parties to $1,000 payment to the work out the problem among Castleton-Maple Grove- themselves. School Board appoints new trustee Continuedfrom front page Filter, 50, who also re­ signed a seat on the Nashville Village Council on June 7, said he was leaving both bodies for "personal rea­ sons." Filter, of Nashville, was elected in June 1989 to the Maple Valley School Board, replacing Trustee Dick Ew­ ing, who did not seek re-elec­ tion to the four-year seat. Originally from a small farming community in southern Indiana, Baker grad­ uated from high school in Dayton, Ohio. She and her husband, John, moved to Vermontville in 1953 and operated a dairy farm for 20 years. Baker was employed at the former TG & Y Family Cen­ ter in Charlotte. The store later was sold and now is McCrory's Dime Store. Baker's husband and chil­ dren all were graduates of Maple Valley school, and her five grandchildren now are enrolled in the school sys­ tem. Baker's daughter, Patty, taught in the district after graduating from Michigan State University. Super Garage Sale * | July 6 & 7 • 9-5 * Five family sale of many good useful items. $ “Fuller Heights” g 309 Center Court, Nashville, MI _At 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 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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-Z9) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...,11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ......10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 — Page 3 Local Boy Scouts sign-up for Adopt-A-Highway' program N&iXV vAW ?!Jw Stsss jw j%w %V %L %LV iticii?h** JnuSS?S* i c h JSS o also ft, l • ^ Sl; ^ It t to ^Itt »<'S£ <M 1W2%, %M wl ™ ™ 8 Mid'. “8’t!t!I “ ^“!®!.’fe lt.i_ । By Susan Hinckley Nashville’s Boy Scout Troop No. 176 is the first local organization to sign up for the new “Adopt-AHighway” program spon­ sored by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Aimed at beautifying road­ sides throughout the state, the project is patterned after those in some southern states such as Texas, which has an exten­ sive Adopt-A-Highway system to combat a problem with roadside litter. Signs along various Texas highways announce the “adopting” organization that had pledged to keep roadsides in a designated stretch free of debris. The Nashville scouts, under the direction of Scoutmaster Several members of Nashville's Boy Scout Troop No. 176 check out the bright Dale Ossenheimer Jr., have orange safety vests they will wear while cleaning roadsides in Michigan's new volunteered to be responsible Adopt-A-Highway program. The troop has "adopted" a three-mile stretch of for three miles of M-79, star­ M-79. From left are, Chris Mudry, Willy Rooks, Ben Mudry, Scott Rooks, Rudy ting at the M-66 junction in Othmer and Sam Javor. Scoutmaster is Dale Ossenheimer Jr. Nashville and stretching west to the DeVine Road intersec­ Highway sign crediting Troop scouts at present, will clean The first pick-up is planned tion. In recognition of this ef­ 176. both sides of the roadway in for August, since the boys will fort, the state will erect a Ossenheimer said the troop, their adopted stretch a be at summer camp in July. 4-foot-by-3-foot Adopt-A- which numbers 15 active minimum offour times a year, Before they can actually begin or more often if they see the collection of roadside litter, need. the scouts must undergo a Obituaries safety training program spon­ sored by the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion. Ossenheimer said there are “fairly strict regulations” governing the program. Michigan has been divided into nine districts for the clean-up campaign. Inez War­ ren, foreman of the Hastings maintenance garage for the state highway department, said she has already received numerous applications in her district, but she still is looking for more volunteers from the Nashville area. M-666 residents north and south of Nashville need to be “adopted”. Two miles is the minimum stretch, “but you can take on as much as you want,” said Warren. She added, however, that anything under two miles would not warrant a sign crediting the volunteers. Organizations wishing to participate in the program may contact Inez Warren at the Hastings maintenance garage at 1300 E. Quimby Road, or phone her at 945-3494. Meanwhile, Troop 176 is anxious to begin the task. The scouts also are considering ad­ ditional ways to enhance their “adopted” stretch of Michigan’s roadside, with such projects as tree-planting. “We may do some other beautification, if we can, as time goes on, on,” said Ossenheimer. NOTICE Vermontville Township is taking ap­ plications for Election Inspectors un­ til July 13,1990, apply at 470 E. Main, Vermontville, must be resident of township. For more information call 726-0257. Janice L. Baker Vermontville Twp. Clerk EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS Dale E. Ossenheimer I1 oHiijils hi 'MIM,!* WBiB1 NASHVILLE Dale E. Ossenheimer, Sr., 74 of 4640 East Quimby Road, Nashville passed away Monday, June 25, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Ossenheimer was bom on July 18,1915 in Tekonsha, Michigan, the son of Herman and Nettie (Hatfield) Ossenheimer. He was raised in the Tekonsha area and attended schools there, graduating in 1933 from Tekonsha High School. He went on to attend Michigan State University for two years. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S Santa Fe. He was married to Florence M. Dean on November 8,1935 in Indiana. His employment included: Eaton Manufactur­ ing Corporation in Battle Creek, the former Action Rod Company in Hastings and the E.W. Bliss Company, retiring in 1978. He attended the Quimby United Methodist Church. Mr. Ossenheimer is survived by his wife, Florence; daughter and husband, Rita and Robert Lowell of Hast­ ings, daughter and husband, Patty and Frank Windisch of Eugene, Oregon, daughter and husband, Lynn and William Damson of Kalamazoo; son and wife, Dale, Jr. and Merry Ossenheimer of Hastings; ten grandchildren; brother, Clif­ ford Ossenheimer of Concord and sister, Edna Berry of Marquette. Funeral service were held Thursday, June 28 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend James Noggle offi­ ciating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Hospital, I.C.U. or Physical Therapy. Daniel Lewis ____ VERMONTVILLE - Daniel Lewis, infant son of Wesley and Jill (Wyant) Lewis of 446 South Main Street, Vermont­ ville passed away Wednesday, June 27, 1990 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Daniel is survived by his parents, Jill and Wesley Lewis; a brother, John Joseph and a sister, Leslie Joseph, both at home; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary Lewis of Nashville; maternal grandpa­ rents, Gene and Bonnie Wyant of Wyoming State; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dahm of Nashville and maternal great grand­ mother, Mrs. Gus Wyant of Pentwater; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Private family services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville with Reverend Bernie Blair officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Love, Inc. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. IS HERE Open a N.O.W. Checking Account or a Statement Savings Account and receive your SPIRIT card. Eaton Federal now has an Automated Teller Machine in our Charlotte and Eaton Rapids offices. With the SPIRIT card, you can access your checking or savings 24 hours a day. SPIRIT will save you time and money while offering you the convenience of doing all your financial business under one roof. When you’re out of town, use your SPIRIT card at all MAGIC LINE and CIRRUS locations where you work or play. Just look for these symbols, fre® Get the "SPIRIT" at Eaton Federal Wednesday, July 4th NO BINGO V.F.W. POSt 8260 NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Magic Line io sjoo.ov FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 HOURS: Olivet - 749-2811 Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �Th* Maple Vall*y Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... July 4th plea for safety is just as timely today as it was in 1948 A warning to motorists to drive safely over the Fourth of July holiday, issued 42 years ago this week by Barry Coun­ ty Sheriff “Tiny” Doster, is just as timely today. Details on this advisory message and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on July 1, 1948. ••**•• Be Alive on the Sth, Urges Sheriff Doster - Be alive on the fifth - that was the advice to holiday motorists offered today by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Many persons who start out to celebrate the Fourth ofJuly this year won’t come back, the sheriff said - ifthe holiday accident toll runs true to form. “The Fourth ofJuly usually is the summer’s most dangerous holiday, and this year promises to be no excep­ tion,” he said. “A three-day holiday, an upward trend in vehicle mileage, prosperous times - all these add up to a big celebration and a huge toll of dead and injured unless we all make it our business to do something about it.” In pointing out the perils of the Fourth ofJuly celebration, the sheriff emphasized the danger of speed, which con- tributes to two of five fatal traffic accidents. "We can make our July ef­ fort pay big dividends in lives saved by getting off on the right foot during the Fourth of July holiday. These tips we offer to holiday drivers: “1. Start your trip a little earlier so you won’t be temp­ ted to speed. “2. Don’t drink if you drive. “3. Don’t cut in and out in heavy traffic. Stay in line until passing is safe. “4. Drive as if your life depended on it - because it does. “5. Take it easy on the Fourth be alive on the Fifth.” and one mill for the McNitt Road fund, the 1948 assessed valuation should yield $172,438. The tentative budget for 1948 totals $192,000, with $171,000 to be raised by taxation. Outside of the City of Hastings, Castleton Township, including the greater part of the Village of Nashville, has an assessed valuation of $2,085,865, which is the highest of any township in the county. The total figure for the county is made up of $21,087,230 real estate and $3,546,848 per­ sonal property. ****** Flo Theatre to Show Louis-Walcott Fight Pic­ tures Next Week * William Barry County Valuations Gregg, proprietor of the Flo Total Nearly 25 Million for Theatre, has secured pictures 1948 - Assessed valuation of of the Louis-Walcott fight to real estate and personal pro­ be shown here Tuesday, perty in Barry County has Wednesday and Thursday of been set at $24,634,078. next week. The total figures, represen­ The picture is a complete ting an increase ofmore than a filming of the championship million and a halfdollars over fight in Yankee Stadium last 1947 valuation, Saturday was Friday night, resulting in a approved by the Board of knock-out by Louis in the 11th Supervisors without change round. from figures submitted by the The fight picture will be Equalization Committee. shown instead of “Repeat On the basis of a six-mill Performance,” which had levy for county government been scheduled for a three-day ****** Replacing Windows? why Andersen Is THe Fitting Choice It’s simple to fit openings with readily available, in-stock Andersen® windows. The Perma-Shield window, casing and h-channel plus silicone sealant is all that’s needed. It finishes to a neat, low-maintenance exterior. Choose from casement, double­ hung, awning, gliding windows. --1U .ome .Come The Barry County sheriff's warning 42 years ago for safe driving over the Fourth of July holiday is just as valid today. In 1948, prosperous post-war times brought about an upward trend in vehicle mileage, adding to the potential for highway accidents. This southward view of M-14 (now M-66) shows the improved highway through Nashville in the late 1930s. Putnam Park is at right foreground. run on those days. The double bill will include the fight pic­ ture and “The Return of RinTin-Tin,” in color. Michigan Bell Passes Milestone in Rural Service Installation of the 50,000th rural telephone in its territory since VJ-Day was announced today by the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. R. O. Best, manager for the company, said the gain since 1945 has brought the total number of telephones in Michigan Bell’s rural area to the 130,000 mark. Pointing out that the 40,000 gain since VJ-Day equaled the company’s entire rural “telephone population’’ before the war, Best said the relative demand for service in farm areas today is ahead of that in urban centers. “The extent of that demand is shown by the fact that we started the year 1947 with 12,000 on the waiting list in our rural territory and ended the year with 13,000 - despite an increase of 16,000 in the number of rural telephones in service during the year,” Best said. The heavy rural demand was attributed to the com­ pany’s liberal construction plan, under which farm lines are being built and to improve rural service, together with the known increase in farm income. LUMBER yard • BINGO : >****<»< AMA**!" 852-0882 Continued on next pog* ****** •■ ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■a> •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters" I • Estimates • Savings one-half mile of farm line. Thus, telephone service is available to 85 percent of the A. E. Penfolds Sell Store and Station at Maple Grove - Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Penfold have sold their store and ser­ vice station at Maple Grove Center to Mr. and Mrs. Ed­ win Reynolds, who took possession Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Penfold put up their new building and opened their business June 7 oflast year. They have carried a grocery stock, meats, ice cream and soft drinks, besides Standard Oil gasoline and oils. They will continue to live in their home adjoining the store. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds are from Mason, where Mrs. Reynolds has had con­ siderable experience in the grocery business, serving as a store manager several years. They have a son, Billy, who is 11 years old. HOMETOWN! See us for: • Delivery • Planning Under a plan established in 1940 and further liberalized two years ago, no charge is made for construction up to MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ! •THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.N jOoors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 £ Dr. William Vance, as a concession to age, no longer started fishing at midnight on opening day, noted Nashville News Editolr Donald Hinderliter at the beginning of the 1948 season. The editor believed than Vance and his two sons "probably have caught more black bass out of Thornapple Lake than any other three living anglers." Vance came to Nashville fresh out of dental school in 1903. When he retired 47 years later, he became Nashville's longest practicing dentist. 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 ★ Stripping ★ Repair j_*Jiefinisliing ★ 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 1517) 852-0943 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 — Page 5 Memories, continued rural families in the com­ pany’s territory without any construction charge. Hastings Voters Defeat Proposal for Liquor by the Glass - Hastings voters last Wednesday turned down a proposal that would have per­ mitted sale of liquor by the glass in the city. Only 1,046 of the city’s more than 3,000 registered voters turned out for the special election. The vote was 387 for the proposal and 659 opposed. This was the second time within 10 years such a pro­ posal has been defeated in Hastings. There was very lit­ tle actual campaigning either for or against the issue this time, although church and prohibition groups did con­ siderable quiet work toward getting out the opposition vote. On the day of the elec­ tion, church bells were tolled steadily and the chimes of the Methodist Church played ‘‘Onward Christian Soldiers.” ♦♦♦♦♦♦ School Meeting Set for Ju­ ly 12 - The annual school meeting at Nashville-Kellogg Rural Agricultural school has been called for Monday even­ ing, July 12, at 8 o’clock. Official notice by the secretary of the board, Graydon Andrews, is publish­ ed in this issue of the News. Two trustees are to be elected, the incumbents being Dr. Stewart Lofdahl and Ernest L. Appelman. The an­ nual financial state, ofcourse, will be read and Supt. A.A. 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Mr. Reed said today that he and the board hope for some expression of opinion from voters on the matter of pro­ viding additional classroom space. He pointed out that the recently completed school census (which showed 694 pupils) reveals three less children of school age in the district but that the pre-school census shows something like 40 additional pupils coming up. Officials ofthe state depart­ ment ofpublic instruction and the University of Michigan already have gone on record describing the situation here as as badly overcrowded and demanding remedial measures before the next school year. The board had discussed several possible moves for creating extra classrooms, but would like some indication of public sentiment before taking action. ****** Backstreet Barometer by Editor Donald Hinderliter It certainly brings a superior feeling to be wide awake for once on the day fishing season opens, and not have to clean a lot of fish. An expression sometimes used to label such statements is Sour Grapes. Anyhow, we didn’t officially open the season this year, figuring there will be a few fish left by next week. The lakes won’t be quite so crowded then and the fish will have grown bigger. As a concession to age, Dr. W. A. Vance no longer starts fishing at midnight when the season opens. But he was out on Thornapple Lake pulling them in at dawn. He and his two sons, Alton and Merle, probably have caught more black bass out of Thomapple Lake than any other three liv­ ing anglers. Dr. Morris and his neighbor, Curt Wagner, as usual, didn’t fool around fishing for bluegills on open­ ing morning. They came home with seven nice bass and planned to go out in the even­ ing for bullheads, provided Curt could stay awake. John R. Mason landed one Vermontville Library plans ‘Story Hour’ schedule The Vermontville Public Library will have a Summer Story hour on July 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2 to 3 p.m. Ages 4 through 10 are welcome. ItC/l Pro Edit VHS Camcorder • Flying erase head, audio-video dubbing • Color enhancement light • 8X power zoom lens • High speed shutter • 3 lux sensitivity $999°° • 21 Color TV Models In Stock To Choose From • Blank Cassette Tapes • Video Accessories In Stock Lake Odessa T.V. & Appliance, Inc. “We Service What We Sell” 10394th Avenue 616-374-8866 OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. ’til 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 'til 4 p.m. Consumer education newsletter offered by Eaton Extension The Eaton Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, home economics program area, is offering a free newsletter to any Eaton County resident. The newsletter called “Family Matters,” provides factual information for con­ sumers and topical news of human development, food safety and nutrition, housing and resource management. The newsletter is mailed nine times a year. Anyone in­ terested in being placed on the mailing list may send name and address to the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, 48813-1497, or call 543-2310 or 372-5594 and re­ quest being placed on the “Family Matters” mailing of- the largest black bass reported on opening day from Middle Lake near Hastings. It weighed an ounce over five pounds, and George Martins says it was first rate eating. John took four others, all over two pounds, and gave them away, but saved a mess of bluegills for his own table. ****** Talk ofthe Town - The man who operated the hamburg stand at the Happy Holiday carnival here last week is one carnival employee for whom local VFW officials have a friendly feeling. Saturday night he found a box contain­ ing the veterans’ cash receipts and turned it over to them in­ tact, refusing even to accept a reward. ***** The three prizes given away by the local VFW Post Satur­ day night at the carnival all went to out-of-town residents, two from Hastings and one from Vermontville. Due to unfavorable weather much of the week, attendance was light but the veterans realized a taken to the hospital where his nice profit to be added to then- injuries were described Mon­ building fund. ***** day as a fractured collarbone Robert Surine, proprietor of and severe bruises. ***** the Surine Motor Sales in Clarence Thompson, who Charlotte, and former bought a half-interest a little Nashville resident, had a nar­ more than a year ago in the row escape from death Sun­ Red Arrow truck line, day evening. Driving into operating out ofGrand Ledge, Charlotte on the Marshall now has sold out to his partner road, he clicked fenders with in Grand Ledge and is work­ a car he passed, lost control of ing for Wilcox-Rich in Battle his car, missed the bridge just Creek. ***** ahead of him and hurdled Robert Reid began his clear across the creek without duties as counselor at Algon­ touching the water. His car quin Lake Y.M.C.A. camp was demolished and he was Monday. ***** Good Luck to Gentle Giant 4-H Club of Nashville "The Mirrors image" wiuoie iiuaae„ Hair Stylist for Men, Women & children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 STANTON’S (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH mNH STKCCT vaunoniviiLc.miCHiCAn 49096 ILTBT ®c WlUCTIOn€€RS G RChlTORSiV;;hashmiuc (517) 852-1717 . *3 bedroom, one story home with large rooms *Attached garage plus a storage building ‘Owners may consider a land contract (N-77) ‘THORNAPPLE LAKE - Mobile home located on two shaded lots with great view ‘Garage ‘Priced at only $24,500 with land contract terms (M-34) ‘Two bedroom home on approx, a one acre lot ‘Garage, nice garden area ‘Only $23,500! (N-78) ‘Very nice 1987 14x70 mobile home located on approx. 2 acres ‘Trees, small pond ‘Two baths, stove and ref., built-in stereo system included ‘Located west of Charlotte (CH-103) TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Thursday, July 19 • 6:00 PM Located one mile southwest of Charlotte on Battle Creek Hwy. (Old M-78) to Kalamo Hwy., 6 miles west to Swift Road and 54 mile south EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM RANCH with two baths, walkout basement, 2 car garage located on approx. 10 acres. OPEN HOUSES: Thursday, July 5 - 4:30-6:00; Sunday, July 8 - 1:30-3:30; and Thursday, July 12 - 4:30-6:00. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Monday, July 23 6:00 PM Located 1 mile north of Sunfield on Sunfield Road to Eaton Hwy. and 54 mile west VERY NICE REMODELED HOME with two baths, fireplace, huge kitchen, lots of storage with outbuildings located on approx. 2.79 acres plus approx. 77 acres with woods. OPEN HOUSES: Friday, July 6, Tuesday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 17 - 4:30-6:00 each day. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith -852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-725-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 — Page 6 Local Habitat's 'Building Blitz’ was a success! By Susan Hinckley A “Building Blitz” last week in Nashville to help Barry County Habitat for Humanity build a house forc”a local family was a “fantastic success, according to Frank Townsend, president of the organization. Each day, starting Tuesday when the project was announced in the Maple Valley News, some 15 to 18 volunteers showed up to help. “We are really happy with the turnout,” said Townsend. “We appreciate the way they have responded.” Townsend said it has also been encouraging to see the interest of community residents, many of whom have stopped by the project at the comer of Reed and State streets to check on its progress. By Wednesday morning, a • NOTICE • The minutes of the public hearings and the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held June 14, 1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Frank Townsend, president of the Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, worked on siding the house Friday. He praised the "fantastic" turnout of volunteers on the Nashville Project. In the long vista of the years to roll, Let me not see my country's honour fade; Oh! Let me see our land retain its soul! Her pride in Freedom, and not Freedom's shade. —John Keats Installing siding on the soffit at the back of the house were volunteers Beverly Sixberry and Karl Pufpaff. skeletal framework rose from will work regularly there on the foundation (which had three days each week: been poured a couple of Wednesday, Friday and Saturweeks earlier). By mid-day day. Volunteers are welcome Friday, sidewalls, trusses, and contributions still are roof and sub-floors were in needed to complete the home. place. Volunteers were busy “We are building on faith,” shingling the roof and install- added Townsend, who ex­ ing aluminum siding on the pects the house to be finished back of the house. in September. Townsend explained that Habitat for Humanity is a the Habitat group had “blitz- worldwide non-profit group ed” the Nashville house last of non-denominational Chrisweek, but from now on they Planning Commission meeting to include guest, tonight! A guest speaker is slated to attend the regularly scheduled meeting tonight (Tuesday, Ju­ ly 3) of the Nashville Planning Commission to give his inter­ pretation of the village’s zon­ ing ordinance and how it should be implemented. Rand Bowman of the Southcentral Michigan Plann­ ing Council will be present at the 7 p.m. meeting, which is open to the public. In attendance will be many village officials, including members of the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Village Council. Village Clerk Rose Heaton said Bowman also will explain how the three boards can work “hand-in-hand.” The SMPC was created in 1973 as a voluntary associa­ tion of governments to focus attention on common areawide or multijurisdictional concerns, including business retention, economic development, en­ vironmental management, historic preservation, housing quality and supply, land use, resource recovery, water quality, and solid waste management. Maple Valley Class of 1970 REUNION July 21,1990 at 7:00 p.m. VFW POST, NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN All former classmates and faculty invited. CALL 852-1541 or 852-1689 — FOR RESERVATIONS — Our offices will be closed July 4th, 1990 in celebration of Independence Day. Op llinik 1 LENDER Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 — Page 7 From previous page— tians who build or renovate houses using as much volunteer labor and donated materials as possible. Employing “biblical economics,” the houses are then sold to selected lowincome families at no profit and no interest. Cost of the house is repaid over a fixed time period; the payments are recycled to build more houses. Homeowners are required to participate in the construc­ tion of their own new home and to help other prospective homeowners build theirs. As a grass-roots movement, Habitat for Humanity is decentralized and accepts no government funds. Prospective owners of the Nashville Habitat house are Tom and Ruth Beardslee and their five children. The energy-efficient 28x40 home has a kitchen, living room with dining area, bathroom, utility room and two bedrooms on the main floor. Local VFW Auxiliary members attend state convention R DECENT HOUSE INA decent COMMUNITY Habitat There also are two bedrooms in the full basement. The house is being con­ structed on land donated by The Habitat house was completely "under cover" by early Friday afternoon, and roofing was under way. the Nashville Housing Corporation. Another Habitat project is planned right next to the house now under construction. Plans call for Habitat to refurbish an existing home and to sell it to today. Atkins and Jump will meet another low-income family. The Nashville project is the the EISD personnel and local district administrators and teachers eacers too begin egn theesuy. study. They will gather information Vermontville News on present programs and The Vermontville Public determine needs. “Requirements for high Library will be having a story school graduation in Michigan hour Tuesdays July 10, 17, 24 are constantly increasing. We and 31. The time will be from must determine the best 2 to 3 p.m. for ages 4 through delivery of programs to meet 10 years. new pastor, pastor, the the Rev. Rev. the needs, of all students,” AA new said F. James McBride, EISD Richard and Barbara Young Superintendent. started their new work at the Recommendations should United Methodist Church of be completed by Sept. 1. At Vermontville and Gresham on that time the second phase of Sunday, July 1. the study, which involves organizing a county task force, will begin. Study to focus on education in Eaton County area ■«i» ?bWk* ?b ?*•>» ste nt'UM" The Eaton Intermediate School District has contracted with Barbara Atkins and Clif­ ford Jump to begin a study, “Workforce Ready: A Study of Eaton County Education.” The study will help in plan­ ning the delivery of education to meet state and federal needs for the future workforce. Jump is responsible for all two-year agricultural technology programs at Michigan State University. He is a former high school principal and vocational education director. Atkins is the executive director of the Michigan Ad­ visory Council on Vocational Education and was the driving force behind the home economics curriculum in use I tow i MuffJEKtll^ llllllill M N1H Hl ili ireitidt ii iilt SPECIALS! gte jsiMuu ptni tafef ten m fifflBlUl EiailX BOBBIE’S NAIL • TANNING • TONING NASHVILLE HASTINGS 1-517-852-0940 1-616-945-5553 All retail products and all single tanning and toning visits in Hastings — the profits for the month of July and August will be donated to help save Barry County Christian School on M-79. All other donations greatly appreciated and may be turned in at both Bobbie’s Salons — Hastings and Nashville. Corrections— B.B.Q. Chicken ; kin tapm® Sweet Cbm, Potato Salad, Jello Fruit Salad & Rolls jtfc Hajj *** Zoiiif aUk ma®1 Nashville Pee Wee Final Standings Team W-L-T Arbor Tree Farm 9-1-0 Maple Valley Implements-1-1 Eaton Federal Savings Bank -3-1 Nashville Hardware 5-4-0 Maple Valley Concrete..5-5-0 Nashville Dairy Delite... 1-8-0 Powers Service............1-9-0 Nashville Auto.............. 1-9-0 Putnam Public library will hold its board meetings on the Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. until further notice. Bi® Mtuta® itaii tame WifBi second home built by the Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The first was built last year in Hastings. Payments from that house already are being used to help with the Nashville home. Volunteers, donations and other support are always welcome. Among visitors to the Nashville site Friday were a group of children from Peace United Church at Barryville, who have contributed money to the project. Also Friday, the church furnished lunch for the workers at the house. Donations, which are tax deductible, may be sent to Habitat for Humanity/Barry County, P.O. Box 234, Hastings, 49058. incoming 8th District Presi­ dent, carried the American flag and escorted outgoing 8th District President Joyce En­ dres in the Isle of Flags. Decker, King, Banks and Mr. and Mrs. William Nichols attended the state ban­ quet Saturday. Election of of­ ficers for the New Year was held Sunday and in the after­ noon, a reception was held for new State President Pat Jankowski. Board meetings set dfe- UtSKwtnii E. for Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 and Auxiliary members attended the Michigan State Convention June 21-24 at Southfield. Those attending from the local auxiliary were President Agnes Hill, Alice King, Elizabeth Nichols, Leona Decker and Victoria Banks. Post members were Wayne Hill and William Nichols. All members attended the joint memorial Thursday at the Days Inn, then the women attended the auxiliary memorial at the Sheridan Southfield Hotel and the reception for past department presidents. On Friday, June 22, all members attended the opening of the auxiliary convention and the parade of Flags. Agnes Hill was escorted in by E. Nichols and A. King. Vic­ toria Banks, 8 th District Junior vice, carried the 8th District banner, and Jo Brand, The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT 174 South Main. Vermontville Phone 517-726-1144 Come and. dine — you will not go away hungry! c F The honor roll that ap­ peared in the June 26 edition of the Maple Valley News listed the first name of one student incorrectly. Tina Moccardine, a junior, earned all A’s. A story about the Methodist Church addiiton in the June 26 Maple Valley News needs a clarification. A compromise plan was worked out between the Zoning Board of Appeals and church officials to ease complaints from a neighbor on the south side, not the east. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... CASTLETON, MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS Low interest Home Improvement loans are available from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvements cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) - THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. SUN-IN COLGATE INSTANT SHAVE AFTA Lt N u t K 044 3-oz AFTER SHAVE- LEMON, ■ Eg GENTLE or SUPER gd FORMULAS H LYSOL SPRAY ANSWER PREGNANCY TEST KIT CURAD BANDAGES 6-OZ. %" PLASTIC or SHEER 60's ANSWER | PLUS TEST KIT g 539| WET ONES POP-UPS ULTRA SWIM SHAMPOO or CONDITIONER BINACA BREATH SPRAY 2-OZ. 8-OZ. 40'S ASSORTED FLAVORS ......~ =gg BUTLER ADULT TOOTHBRUSH 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan — NEW HIGHER INCOME LIMITS — For additional information contact: Cheryl Barth — 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 4.7-OZ. 31/2-OZ. SKIN BRACER or 852-0845 #409R, #411R, #407R, #311R OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Mople Volley News, Noshville, Tuesday. July 3. 1990 — Page 8 Maple Valley cheerleaders hold Summer Cheer Camp June 25-27 “Our goal this year is to strengthen the Maple Valley cheerleading program as a whole, and working together is a major part of that goal,” says Gatewood. Briggs feels much the same way, saying that “getting the girls to work together is often not as easy as it sounds. It is necessary to teach them the skills and strategies they need to succeed, and that is one of the primary goals of this camp.” The girls were taught a group floor cheer called “Can’t Touch This,” and were divided into squads to create their own “Hello” Thirteen cheerleaders spent three days improving their skills at the Maple Valley Summer Cheer Camp held June 25-27. The camp was sponsored by cheerleading advisors Sandy Briggs and Cindy Gatewood and the varsity cheerleaders. Varsity cheerleaders Janel Hansen, Jamie Joseph and Dawn Root led the campers in a variety of activities designed to improve skills in areas such as jumps, voice, precision of movement, creation of original cheers and chants. The activities also stressed the importance of working together as a group or squad. .^Simplicity— We will be ... CLOSED the WEEK of JULY 4th We will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30 and — REOPEN Monday, July 9th at 7 a.m. Have a Safe July 4th Holiday! TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts and Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville • Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday-Friday 7 to 7; Saturday 8 to 5 MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate cheer for presentation at Wednesday’s competition. They also worked on learning the pom pom routine that ac­ companies the school fight song. Some groups spent time making up floor cheers and chants to use in the upcoming season. Trophies were awarded following Wednesday’s competition. Angela Morris received a trophy for having the “Most Spirit" and Tonya Schaffer received the trophy for the “Most Improved.” According to camp leaders Hansen and Root, .“Angela was always peppy and had a great attitude all week. She was willing to help others and never gave up. Tonya, on the other hand, set the world record for learning the fight song! She put in 110 percent at ail times and was full of great ideas.” The trophy for the best original “Hello” cheer was awarded to Laura Root, Mor­ ris, Schaffer and Nicole Closson. The “Hello” cheers were judged on appearance, personality, poise, projection, quality of the cheer, togetherness and overall group spirit. Attending the 1990 Cheer Camp were Angel Bryan, Nicole Closson, Stacy Harvey, Priscilla Furlong, Andrea Hubka, Crystal EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRIJOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. ..sv«. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HIVIS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • REALTOR* Home Warranty Available DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST... HUBERT DENNIS...... GARRY KNOLL.......... “TATE” MIX.............. .852-1740 852-1784 852-1543 726-0122 852-0786 726-0332 Our June “Salesperson of the Month”! SANDRA LUNDQUIST 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,5001! Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & cur­ rently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Call Sandy. (N-306) NASHVILLE - NOW $37,9001! POSSIBLE LAND 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) CONTRACT TERMS Congratulations!! "Sandy" HOME 26 ACRE HORSE FARM ■ $64,900 - FOR THE FAMILY (5<>edrooms), Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. (F-319) VERMONTVILLE - LARGE THORNAPPLE LAKE COTT AGE FOR $25,0001! Neat 2 bedroom cot­ single qorage^^shed includ- tage with lake access — 2 new decks, storage shed & aluminum siding!! All in "move-in" condition. Call Sandy. (CH-269) "trees" garden! GOOD 4 BEDROOM HOME IN NASHVILLE - Walking distance to downtown. Corner lot with fenced in yard, several appliances included. This home is ready to move into. Make an appointment soon to see this one! (N-340) 20 ACRES ■ PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hi(l. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. k (VL-247) and room forr a (V-328) - 6 room, 2 bedroom home, all recently remodeled, oak cabinets & oak trim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 pole barn & satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools, NE of Vermontville. Priced at $49,000. (CH-343) VACANT LAND: 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM A Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) DRIVE ALREADY IN “COUNTRY HOME" ON 10 ACRES BETWEEN NASHVILLE & HASTINGS - 2 plus bedroom home, out­ buildings, private setting, great view. Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. Price: $31,500. (CH-345) 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) A Attending the cheer camp were (front row, seated, from left) Andrea Hubka, Crystal Hubka, April McDiarmid, Teri McDiarmid, Laura Root (second row) Angela Morris, Nicole Closson, Stacy Harvey, Sarah Leep, (back row) Shannon McLaughlin, Priscilla Furlong, Tonya Schaffer and Angel Bryan. Hubka, Sarah Leep, April McDiarmid, Teri McDiarmid, Shannon McLaughlin, Laura Root, Angela Morris and Tonya Schaffer. EatonCounty 4-H rodeo planned Calf roping, bull riding and barrel racing are just three events 4-H cowgirls and cowboys will compete in at the sixth annual Eaton County 4-H Rodeo July 7 in front of the grandstands on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. More than 100 4-H members from around the state will compete for points in each event. Eaton County will be represented by more than 15 4-H members. For more information, con­ tact the fair office at 543-4510 or the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Junior Livestock group will meet The next Eaton County 4-H Junior Livestock Association Meeting will be Wednesday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall. Agenda items will include fair topics, sale items and other miscellaneous business. All 4-H beef, hog and sheep project members and leaders are asked to attend. The trophy for the best "Hello" cheer went to Tonya Schaffer, Nicole Closson (front), Angela Morris and Laura Root (back). Schaffer also won the "Most Improved" trohpy, and Morris was awarded the trophy for "Most Spirit". MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOTICE of a PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, July 9, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the administration building the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools will hold a public hearing on the levying in 1990 of an additional proposed millage rate.of 1.1546 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan 1982. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 29.01 mills be levied in 1990 from within its present authorized millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1990 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 4.1%. The Board of Education levied 29.01 mills this past school year for operation of the school district. The state equalized valuation of the school district for the 1990-91 school year is $66,597,406 compared with 1989-90 state equalized valuation of $63,296,501. The State Aid Membership Act is written in such a way that when the local state equalized value increases and the taxpayer pays more in taxes the state reduces the amount of revenue that they pay to the local school district. This results in the local community member paying a great proportion of the financial support of the schools and the state reducing their contribution to the local school support. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. ----- Ronald Tobias Maple Valley Schools Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. July 3. 1990 — Page 9 Rummage sale held in new Methodist annex ^*3 Business was brisk as usual at the annual United Methodist Church rummage sale in Nashville Friday and Saturday, but this year something was different. The popular fund-rasier was held for the first time in the newly-acquired annex, a va­ cant church building located at the comer of Washington and Queen streets, a block east of the Methodists’ sanctuary. In past years, the rummage sales have been held in the Methodist Community House. The annex, formerly the Trinity Gospel Church, was recently purchased by the Methodists as part of the pro­ posed expansion plan. The old parsonage, built in 1906 next to their church, was sold at an April auction to a private in­ dividual and soon will be moved away. Shoppers found plenty of bargains at the annual United Methodist Church rumIn its place the Methodists mage sale Friday and Saturday. Proceeds of the event will aid a missionary to the plan to erect an addition to Philippines. house Sunday School rooms and a nursery. Several other denomina­ being the Baptists, before Methodist rummage sale are Maple Valley Co-op tions have occupied the facili­ their move to their present designated for the support of Nursery, which had quarters ty over the years, the longest church on Phillips Street. Betty Cole, a missionary to in the old parsonage, will have tenant in contemporary times Proceeds from last week’s the Philippines. a new home in the west por­ tion of the annex building, while the main portion will be used for periodic rummage sales to aid church mission Eleven Maple Valley High State Band performance July ceremonies at the dedication activities. School students will be part 4 i- n -Battle Creek. of the C.O. Brown baseball The annex is the oldest ofthe Lions of Michigan AllThe all-star band will open stadium at Bailey Park, which church building still standing begins at 7:30 p.m. in Nashville. It was con­ Wednesday. structed in 1870 as a home for The Maple Valley students, the Christian Church, and it and their instruments or part was here that the first formal church services (in a church in the band are Kristin Reid, building) were conducted. Helena Lehman and Polly Sayles, drill team; Marcie Dear editor: an honorable mention. Reid and Lynette Thompson, Shame on you! flags; Bill Reynolds, I am bewildered. As I read the June 5 Maple baritone; Steve Bowen and Just about every high school in America has its valedic­ Valley News, I saw a photo of Andy True, trombone; Jenny torian, in recognition of high the salutatorian, . Brandon Swartz, saxophone; Dawn academic achievement. This Roscoe, but where’s Scott? Othmer, flute; and Ryan I waited until now, because Rosin, trumpet. year, one school produced two. The young women, iden­ I thought that surely it would A fireworks display will be tical twins, were interviewed be corrected in a timely man­ offered after the concert ner, but no so. on television. OFFERING COMPLETE As a member of this com­ The May 29 Reminder car­ WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP ried a group picture of “The munity, I would like to say, Cream of the Crop,” with “congratulations, Scott SALES & SERVICE Maple Valley valedictorian Knoll, for a job well done. 4” to 12” WELLS Scott Knoll and seven area Welcome to the big time, and the best to you in future students sharing the spotlight. • Residential But on his day, the Maple endeavors. Considering the • Commercial Valley News covered the extra-curricular activities and • Farm Maple Valley graduation with a 3.9 grade average, you will H/e stock a complete what amounts to no more than do well.” Harold M. King line of... Nashville Local students to take part in all-star concert (From Our Readers EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. ■T Jifrib «•*.’?? Ujnis w iimw* • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WgLLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 fess — NOTICE — NASHVILLE RESIDENTS DO OUR OWN WORK %> MAPLE VALLEY Regular Board Meeting Administration Building, 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 9, 1990 1. This meeting will be the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education. Business will be acted upon which is normally handled at a regular board meeting. 2. The board members will elect officers including a Presi­ dent, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. 3. The board members will approve the place of meetings, day of the month, and time of regular board meetings. 4. It is recommended that Hastings City Bank be named as depository of school funds and checking accounts. General Fund Accounts Internal Activity Accounts Hot Lunch Account Debt Retirement Accounts Payroll Account 5. Approval of the acceptance of tuition students. 6. Hold the truth in taxation hearing. 7. Assistant Principal-Athletic Director Bill Rivest is recommending the following coaches: Chythia Gatewood — Cheerleading: High School Varsity and J.V. Football, High School Varsity and J.V. Basketball. Sandra Briggs — Cheerleading: Ninth Grade. 8. Review of board of education policies. 9. Principal Larry Lenz recommends that Marjorie Wolff be employed as the teacher of the in-school suspension room. 10. Approval of Foote, Iles and Lloyd as school auditors. 11. Approval of Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg, P.C. as school attorneys and counselors of law. 12. Committee Reports. 13. Other Business. 14. Adjournment. • 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, June 20, 1990. 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. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners RECISTRATION WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS % Agenda 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Anyone interested in serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals please leave your name at the Village Hall. You must be a 18 or older and a resident of Nashville to be considered. Nashville Village Council NOTICE GENERAL Primary Election Tuesday, August 7,1990 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Vermontville Township stings Sanitary Service, /A 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 Serving Hastings 4 Barry County Communities Since 1950 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL * COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL Open to Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that I will be at my home... 470 E. Main, Vermontville, Ml MONDAY, JULY 9,1990 - LAST DAY From 8 o'clock a.m. until 5 o'clock p.m. For the purpose of receiving applications for registration of qualified electors in said township. Janice L. Baker Vermontville Township Clerk �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3. 1990 — Page 10 Nashville Boy Scouts backpack in Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Posing in front of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park are Boy Scout Troop 176 members (from left, back) Russ Cerney, Ben Mudry, Chris Mudry, Lee Ossenheimer, (front, from left) Matt Mace, Willy Rooks and Josh Cerny. The scouts gather in the woods for "chow." Shown here are (from left) Chris Mudry, Ben Mudry, Willy Rooks, Matt Mace, Russ Cerny, Josh Cerny and Lee Ossenheimer. The Nashville Boy Scouts of Troop No. 176 left on a backpacking trip to the Por­ cupine Mountains in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Friday, June 9. The scouts’ first night was spent at Fayette, a ghost town, on Bay de Noc. Fayette is now preserved as a state park, but Bill’s Entry Systems O-verhead and Entry Doors Commercial and Residential 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE WE SELL AND SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS PARTS AND SPRINGS INSTOCK, , tfhisehinMg evaildla’sge paanpdetrhendopmaratino.f irrxXCCJ BXXX)O We specialize in special size doors 2’x2' to 24’x24‘ PHONE DISPATCHED 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE it was once a thriving com­ munity that belonged to the Jackson Steel Company. Ore was mined at Negaunee and taken by boat to Fayette to be made into pig iron and then it was taken by sail to steel mills in Cleveland. The town’s furnaces closed down in 1891. Fayette then became a office hours: 2396 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, Michigan When the town was acquired by the state for a park, 15 buildings and the blast fur­ naces were restored. It remains today as one of Michigans most picturesque ghost towns. Vermontville Hardware The next day, the scouts ar­ rived at the Porcupine Moun­ tains and cam at Union Springs campground, after having visited Iron Mountain, where they climbed a ski jump. It was at the cam­ pground where they began their actual backpacking adventure. The scouts were on the trails of the Porcupine Moun­ tains for six days and five nights. It was necessary for them to hang their food in bags from trees each night to prevent bears from disturbing their camp sites. The scouts also hiked through several miles of muddy trails, ankle to knee deep, and forded a river that was waist deep. In total, the scouts backpacked well over 50 miles, averaging eight miles per day with full packs. The elevation changes were the most difficult. At one point, they camped on Government Peak, which was at. an eleva­ tion of 1,850 feet. The scouts returned to Nashville on June 17. Those participating in the trip were Josh Cerny, Matt Mace, Ben Mudry, Chris Mudry, Lee Ossenheimer, and Willy Rooks. Adult leaders were Russ Cerny and Dale Ossenheimer. Eaton 4-Her's attending citizenship program Two Eaton County 4-H’ers are participating in the 4-H Citizenship-Washington Focus program from June 30 to July 7 at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Md. Representing Eaton County are Lachelle Haigh and Jason Webb, both of Bellevue. The participants are among 4,800 4-H’ers from 43 states who will attend weeklong ses­ sions throughout the summer. “The 4-H’ers are studying individual citizenship respon- sibilities, our national heritage and our system of govern­ ment,” says Anne Pease, Eaton County 4-H Program Assistant. Citizenship and leadership skills that relate to economics, government, international in­ terdependence, agriculture and natural resources are emphasized. Participants also visit Capitol Hill to see govern­ ment in action and to meet with members of Congress. Field trips to the White House, historical sites and federal agencies also are scheduled. The Citizenship­ Washington Focus program is conducted by the National 4-H Council in support of 4-H youth programs nationwide. For more information on the program, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Where Every Part Delivers it All Harvest Savings All H.W.I. Brand Paint Products (Manufactured by Sherwin-Williams) 25% Off INCLUDES... • • • • Interior & Exterior Paint Interior & Exterior Primer Solid Color Exterior Stains Semi-Transparent • Polyurethane Floor & Trim Exterior Stains • Interior Polyurethane Varnish 5 Gal. 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Precise fit to cutter bar to keep your sickle cutting clean. ’189” Pa Part No. TY15710 THORN APPLE VALLEY (M-37), Hastings (616) 945*9526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 — Page 11 > ^11 > <3S! Business Services Help Wanted BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LAWN MOWING SERVICE let us take care ofthe lawn work so you can enjoy the summer. 517/852-2185.______________ PROFESSIONAL DOG and cat grooming now available in Nashville area. All breds welcome. Suzy’s Clip & Snip. 517-852-9520. EARN EXTRA MONEY for Christmas, be a House ofLloyd Demonstrator. Choose your own hours. No investment Call Glor­ ia 616-948-9018.__________ PART TIME HELP WANTED Clayton Auto Sales, clerical secretary, apply in person, 201 S. Main, Nashville. Between 10a.m.-5p.m. Thurs­ days and Fridays. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. 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JULY 7 9a.m.-4p.m. several family, 1/2 mile east ofM-66 on M-79 towards Charlotte, south of Nashville. wJJi umS ’Jww ®Ml ®ta4.iin *a*v rtpifflanj ■s® frnfang to wi ta faj ttfK cpm tatafitt litunalWiM iCiupa TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOL SAUs GtllRlL NiRCHHDISI 3 Mlles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Personals Real Estate Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank everyone for coming to our open house, Friday, June 24. Also a special thanks to Jan Johnson, Becky Knoll, Linda Boldrey, Ann Ewing for organizing the occasion. It was a total suprise, the enjoyment ofseeing so many of our friends will long be remembered. ______Tom and Betty Myers CARD OF THANKS The family ofBertha Marshall extends sincere thanks to Dr. Wildren for many years of care and kindness to our mother, the staff in the emergency room of Pennock Hospital, the Mercy Ambulance ofHastings for their quick responce to our call. We are deeply grateful to friends, neighbors and family for a life time of love and happiness given to her. Also the thought­ fulness at the time ofher passing. A special thanks for wonder­ ful care given to her, while in her home by Barb Hackbarth and Martha Corkens, to Pastor Vayles and Genther Funeral Home. Thank you for all being there in our time of need. Cecil C. Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Ovid Price Raymond Price Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hefflebower and Grand Children Soil testing protects environment, reduces costs Farmers who used the results of soil tests reduced the amount of fertilizer applied to Eaton County soils during the 1988 and 1989 growing seasons by an average of 141 pounds per acre per year. Farmers who use soil testing results do not put on excess fertilizers, which can pollute water sources. The Eaton County The Michigan Energy Conservation Program (MECP), in conjunction with the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service (CES), directed the soil testing program. The soil testing program data col­ lected from Feb. 1, 1988, to Sept. 30, 1989, encompassed 15,716 acres. The program provided data for farmers so they could determine the pro­ per amount of fertilizer to ap­ ply to ensure a safe environ­ ment while maximizing profits. The increased profit generated by farmers from the use of the fertility program exceeded $428,000 during the two growing seasons. The MECP and CES is pro­ moting the use of soil testing to determine proper fertilizer application, properly manag- Barry County CO A menu, events set Wednesday, July 4 Holiday. Thursday, July 5 Stuffed pepper, Italian green beans, carrots, rye bread, oleo, peaches, milk. Friday, June 6 Glazed ham, sweet potatoes, tossed salad, rice, cookie, milk. Monday, June 9 Mushroom steak, boiled potatoes, peas, carrots, dinner roll, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday, June 10 Shepard’s pie, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, wheat bread, oleo, brownie, milk. Events Wednesday, July 4 Recreation Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml ing manure to decrease loss of nutrients, using conservation tillage practices (no-till and reduced tillage systems) and other practices to reduce en­ vironmental pollution. “I am excited about the suc­ cess of the program,” said Craig Binkowski, MECP technician for Eaton County. “Several farmers who have never soil tested or have not soil tested in a long time made use of the program.” “ It (the program) is a win­ win situation,” said Roger Betz, Eaton County Cooperative Extension agrticulture agent. “The farmer wins due to increased profits and everyone wins because of the decreased risk of environmental pollution.” Applying excessive fer­ tilizer increases the risk ofen­ vironmental pollution. The in­ creased risks include the seepage of nitrogen into groundwater or the runoff of fertilizers into lakes and streams. Nitrogen and phosphorus are the two nutrients of largest concern. Because ofthe humid condi­ tions present in Michigan, vary little excess nitrogen re­ mains in the soil after the 1982 YAHAMA Vision. 7,400 mi,, includes 2 Shoei helmets, brand new Wilson leather coat, size 42, and accessories. Call for details, 517-726-1029._______ ONTARIO FALL BEAR HUNT: Kinogami Lodge, $450 U.S. total package, 517-871-9699. Wanted INSTANT CASH for house­ hold goods, tools, furniture, appliances, stereos, jewelry, camping and sporting equipment and much, much more. Second Hand Corners, 102 W., State St Hastings, 945-5005. Closed. Thursday, July 5 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, July 6 - Hastings, blood pressure, cards; Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Back Forty Band. Monday, July 9 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn, Hospice. Tuesday, July 10 - all sites puzzles. harvest offield crops. Most of the nitrogen remaining at the end ofthe season is lost, either by seeping below the root zone and possibly into groundwater or by diffusing into the atmosphere. Phosphorus is typically deficient in soils and tends to be “tied” up in the soil. When soil sediment with ex­ cess phosphorus has been washed into lakes and streams, the phosphorus stimulates excessive growth of algae and other aquatic plants. This reduces water quality for recreation users. Another concern is the nitrate levels in drinking water. The results of a 1990 well testing program done by the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service indicated that 96 percent of all wells COBB Richard R. 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Allen Krizek, Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice director, said he feels agriculture in Eaton County has done a goodjob ofmanag­ ing agricultural inputs to minimize environmental pollution. "The bottom line is that farmers are adapting new practices to further combat environmental pollution while providing the consumer with a safe and cheap product and at­ tempting to make a profit,” Betz said. MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC 735 E. Sherman St.-, Nashville OPEN SATURDAYS 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PHONE —852-1910 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 3, 1990 — Page 12 visit Clown Alley Thursday, July5 • 3to7p.m. • Face Painting • Helium Balloons • Animal Balloons "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 WINTER HOURS: Check Out Our FULL SERVICE MEAT DEPT. Monday thru Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 8 to 6; Sunday 9 to 3 Quality, Freshness ata price you can afford. PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1990 OPEN JULY 4TH, 9-3 Great for e Grill! 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Combination windows and a good portion of the aluminum siding were install­ ed on the house at the comer of Reed and State streets, and exterior doors were added. Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide organization of volunteers who build homes for selected low-income families at no profit and no in­ terest. Prospective homeowners participate in the construction of their home, then in turn help future pro­ spective homeowners build theirs. The Tom Beardslee family is the prospective owner ofthe Nashville house, which is the second one built by the Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Last year, the chapter constructed a home in Hastings. Payments now be­ ing received on that house are helping to finance the Nashville project. Howard Thaler, chairman of the Barry County Habitat Building Committee, said Cabbie cop arrests suspect in Vermontville bank robbery by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter BELLEVUE - An Eaton County Sheriffs deputy, pos­ ing as a cab driver, arrested a suspect last week following an armed robbery at Indepen­ dent Bank in Vermontville. Marko Persach, of no known address, was arraigned Thursday morning in Char­ lotte District Court on an armed robbery charge. Authorities said the 22year-old suspect last Tuesday morning entered the bank at 194 S. Main St. He ap- proached the teller and handed taxi outside the grocery store her a note demanding money. and asked the driver ifhe was The note said he was carrying waiting for a customer. a gun, but he did not show The driver mentioned the the weapon. suspect’s name, and Benden The teller gave the suspect asked if he could borrow the $1,460, and he fled the build­ cab for a few minutes. ing on foot. Posing as the cab driver, Eaton County Sheriffs de­ the detective drove up to a partment received a tip later young man standing in the in the day that Persach was store parking lot. waiting for a ride at FelBenden noticed the man pausch Food Center in Belle­ had red dye on his socks and vue. arrested him. About 9 p.m., Eaton A red dye pack had been County Detective Leonard hidden with the money given Benden noticed a Battle Creek See Cabbie, on page 2 Windows and siding were visible improvements to the exterior of the house at the corner of State and Reed streets during the past week. Strategic Study Panel meeting set The Strategic Study Com­ mittee for Vermontville will have its third meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at the Village Office. The group will be given a presentation by one ofthe can­ didates for study consultant, Dick Schaefer of Gove Associates Inc. of Lansing. A consultant is being sought to help the committee come up with a plan to revitalize the community and attract new business and industry. The study the special committee is charged with doing has been funded by a grant, with mat­ ching funds from the village. Village Clerk Sharon Stewart, one of the members of the special committee, said a reminder will be sent to those who have shown up at the previous two meetings. She added that anyone in­ terested in serving on the committee should contact her at 726-1429. In the last committee meeting June 26, only five members showed up, in­ cluding Hildred Peabody, Ed­ ward Curth, Dean Hansen and Sharon and Harold Stewart. They discussed the com­ munity checklist on its strengths and weaknesses and compiled answers. This checklist will be given to the consultant for use as a guide. See Habitat, on page 7 Visiting official urges master plan for Nashville village by Susan Hinckley Should Nashville have a master plan for development? Yes, according to an expert in the field, who Tuesday evening addressed a combined meeting of village officials, planning and zoning board members, and interested com­ munity residents. Rand Bowman, executive director of the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council; a voluntary association of governments, spoke to the gathering at the Village Coun­ cil chambers after a regular meeting ofthe Nashville Plan­ ning Commission. During his presentation, Bowman not only explained the advantages of a master plan, but also spelled out the respective roles of the Village Council, the Planning Com­ mission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the zoning ad­ ministrator in enforcing the zoning ordinance. “A successful master plan deals with change, not just growth,” said Bowman. “It sets the tone and tenor of where the community is going to go.” And often the plan involves individual sacrifices. Bowman made the comparison to a family comprised of several members, each of whom have different “wants,” but who are willing to sacrifice their 'A successful master plan deals with change, not just growth. It sets the tone and tenor of where the community is going.' — Ran Bowman own desires for something they can all enjoy together, such as a family vacation. A master pain calls for long-term thinking instead of short-term thinking, he said. “How many here have an events schedule prepared for 1995?” Bowman asked the audience of some 230 people. Not one hand was raised. “We tend (as individuals) not to plan ahead, so as a com­ munity, when we get together, we have to plan today what we are going to do tomorrow,” said Bowman. He cited cases of com­ munities that a few years ago put in pedestrian malls or other “street-scapes” in their downtown business districts and now are considering tear­ ing them out to provide for more parking. Bowman said small strip malls are now the trend, and wherever they go in, the downtown merchants will claim that shoppers no longer are coming downtown. He noted the strip mall growth now going on at Coldwater. A master plan also would set aside space for future residential growth. He urged Nashville officials to consider this: “Where would you put up 25 new homes right now?” He noted that village services (sewer and water) should be available to such a site. The cost of drawing up a master plan depends on the amount ofhelp derived from a community in establishing land uses, police, etc., and ad­ ded that a master plan does not contain a lot of regulations, because it is not a regulatory document. “How would our lives be different two years from now ifwe had a master plan?” ask­ ed Village Trustee Carol Dwyer. “Would industry be knocking on our door with jobs?” Bowman responded that a master plan would give the village an assessment of what’s going on in the com­ munity, and a good sense for what the trends are, and would set a course of action. “A master plan,” conclud­ ed Bowman, “manages the change that will occur.” As for the roles of the Village Council, the planning and zoning boards, and the zoning administrator, Bowman said the council has charge of “human activities” generally controlled by charter and ordinance, while the planning commission con­ trols “land activity” in an ad­ visory capacity. The Village Council, he said, is the “final authority” on zoning matters. Unlike members of the Village Council, who must be elected, zoning and planning board members are appointed by the council. “This gives them (the coun­ cil) a perspective we, as plan­ ners, don’t have,” said Bowman. He urged discontended zon­ ing board members to run for a seat on the Village Council if they wish to make changes. Bowman pointed out that in addition to zoning, the council is involved in many facets of government, including police, fire, water, sewer and streets. It should let the Planning Commission become the ex­ perts on site plan use, he advised. Bowman admitted that often See Master, on page 2 Rand Bowman, executive director of the Southcen­ tral Michigan Planning Council, gave a spirited and in­ formative talk Tuesday evening to Nashville Village officials, and Planning and Zoning Board members on the need for a master plan. He also spelled out the role of each board in zoning matters. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 10, 1990 — Page 2 Master plan urged for Nashville, the feeling between the elected officials and the ap­ pointed boards is "at best, frustration; at worst, stalemates and animosity;’’ The Zoning Board of Ap­ peals, which must hear ap­ peals from residents whose re­ quests have been turned down by the zoning administrator, is “the most frustrated, most abused of all bodies,” added Bowman. A community’s zoning administrator can be the greatest ambassador for planning and zoning, said Bowman. He advised the council to retain a zoning ad­ ministrator for a term of only one year at a time, and to im- Cabbie arrests suspect in bank robbery from front page Later, fielding questions plement quarterly reviews of from the audience, Bowman his or her work. “Make sure there are clear gave his view of foe recent guidelines, clear performance change in Nashville’s zoning ordinance to allow residential standards,” advised Bowman. “The zoning administrator is apartments on foe second charged with enforcement of floors of buildings in the business district, which Planthe zoning ordinance.” He said to seek legal help ning Commission member sparingly, and arrange for a Warren Travoli described as a single contact person when “bone of contention.” “Ifproperly regulated, I am consulting the village attorney warm to the idea,” declared on zoning matters. Bowman also advised Bowman, noting that such against allowing too many renovation would serve to br­ variances to. the zoning or­ ing foe properties “up to dinance because such excep­ code,” thereby enhancing the tions “very gradually under­ business district. mine overall standards of the community.” Senior Citizens Day to honor Eaton County golden anniversary couples More than 20 Eaton County couples, married 50 years or more, will be honored during foe awards assembly at 1 p.m. during Senior Citizens Day at foe Eaton County 4-H Fair Wednesday, July 25. The Senior Citizens ac­ tivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with registration in foe Com­ munity Tent. Refreshments will be provided by McDonald’s of Charlotte. A tram will be making Thank You The Maplewood PTO would like to thank the following people for making our carnival a success. Gary, Lynne, Stacie & Eric Goris Bonnie and Justin Seitier Dawn Conklin Diane, Josh, Jon and Joey Bowers Carmen, Mason and Jason Trowbridge Kathy, Zac and Nate Jarvie Jeri, Chris and Nick Baker Pauline Dies Tony, Charlie, Brandy, Tevor and Tim Wawiemia Randy, Cindy, Joheather, Leslie and Jessie Grant Judi Taylor Sally Martin Sally, Tricia and Kerri Gibson Jeri Mater Sue Dormer Judy Tuckey Theresa and Brian Hopkins Rebecca Draper Barton, Karen and Sandy and Bryan Carpenter Terry Dempsey Marcia Grant Trudy Cobb Helen Diamond Julie Durkee Gene and Mary Fisher Jill Cardenas Vicki Root Wendy Wright Sue Hayes Dave Doozan Mary Etta and April Coker Missy Dockter ,' Debbie Htimmel Terry Woodman Shirley Harmon Jill and Erin Booher Doreen and Krystal Root Katie Sampson Donald and Esther Martin John, Cindy and Pat Rasey Lindsey Krolik Kaye Setchfield Dalene Strong Mary Hokanson Ida Balko Sara DeGroot Kim Campbell Tina Moccardine James and Linda Randall .. .plus all the Maplewood teachers and students who help set-up.1 We also would like to thank the following people for their donations: Diane Bowers Village Hair Port Mary Hokanson JJ’s Party Store Dawn Conklin Citizen’s Elevator The Ole Cook Stove Restaurant Trowbridge Sales & Service Campbell’s Country Crafts Jim & Pricilla Reid Don Lews — The Woodman Vermontville Hardware Sally Martin Sweet & How Good Shop Sav-Way Grant’s Woodshop Outpost Carolyn Fickes Stanton's Ken’s Standard Sweet Water Country Store routine trips from foe parking lot to foe Community Tent and through foe fairgrounds. Starting at 9:45 a.m., visitors may enjoy foe strains of dulcimer, guitar and fiddle as foe Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society entertains. Also, Janet Clark from Retired Senior Volunteers Program will report on foe RSVP program. Starting at 11 a.m., the 4-H Youth Public Speaking Con­ test will be held in front of foe Senior Citizens audience. Just before foe lunch break, musical selections will be played by the Olivet College Performing Arts Department. Rounding out the day’s pro­ gram will be foe “Second Time Around” band. This eight-piece, ladies’ band plays the music of foe 40s, polkas and waltzes. . “Senior Citizens Day ac­ tivities are planned for your enjoyment, ’ ’ says Walter Allen ofEaton Rapids, master of ceremonies. “Come and enjoy your Wednesday at foe Eaton County 4-H Fair.” Maple Grove Birthday Club to meet July 17 The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, July 17, at foe Maple Grove Com­ munity Building on M-66. Members are to bring their favorite salad. Beatrice Rogers will pro­ vide foe birthday cake and Ruby Ball foe door prize. Homemade rolls will be furnished. Dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Continued fro to foe robber at foe bank. The pack is designed to ex­ plode, scattering red dye on foe money and foe suspect. Deputies arrested foe sus­ pect at Felpausch and found $1,400 in his socks. Addi­ tional stolen money was found in foe alley behind foe bank, where the robber ap­ parently dropped it while fleeing foe building. Authorities said foe sus­ pect was described at foe bank as 5-foot 6-inches tall, slim about 30 years old, with a mustache and beard stubble. Police said, however, Persach was clean-shaven when ar­ rested. Michigan State Police in Hastings said a motorist who caused a hit and run accident last Tuesday morning in Nashville was foe fleeing bank robber. A 1972 brown Dodge Cor­ net struck a State Highway Department truck about 10:30 a.m. on Main Street at Fuller Street in Nashville. The car's description matches foe vehicle police believe foe robber was driv­ ing in. Trooper Greg Fouty said foe state dump truck was turning from southbound Main Street onto westbound VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 18322651 METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass ..............6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...,10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ....7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamp 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 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD and continued westbound onto M-79. No one was injured in foe accident, and foe collision caused minor damage to both vehicles. ‘Cope’ to meet locally Thursday evening “COPE” a support group for bereaved families will meet Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at the home of Mary Chapman 5180 Curtis Road, Nashville. For more information, call 852-9245 or Maple Valley Chapel, 852-0840. Prestons to observe 50th anniversary Raymond and Dorothy Preston will be honored at an open house Saturday, July 14, from noon to 4 p.m. at the home of Richard Preston, 901 E. State St., Hastings. Friends and relatives are invited. The open house will be given by children and grandch andchildren. Local news offered Out-of-state visitors last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy of Nashville were their daughter and her family, Cinda and Quentin Ward, and daughter, Alex, of Houston, Texas; and their son and his daughter, Les Murphy and Anne, of Lafayette, La. The Wards also visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ward of Nashville. On the Fourth of July, the Murphys hosted a picnic for their visiting children and their older son and his familoy, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Murphy and daughters, Kathryn, Cassady and Aubrey, of Nashville, and other relatives and friends. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Fuller Street when he was struck in foe rear by the Dodge. The motorist then pulled onto foe shoulder of foe road, drove around foe dump truck, NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School A.M. Service P.M. Service Wed. Service ....... ...... ...... ...... 9:45 ...11 ..... 7 ..7 a m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe ^•4 9& Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 157 S. Main Street Vermontville 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 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .......9:45 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ...... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 10, 1990 — Pag© 3 Obituaries Floyd A. Main, Sr.___ HASTINGS - Floyd A. Main, Sr., 82 of 1063 Valen­ tine Road, Hastings passed away Monday, July 2, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Main was born on May 9,1908 in Hastings, the son of William and Bertha (Larkin) Main. He attended the Coats Grove and King Schools. He was a life long Barry County resident. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was married to the former Leta Sears on June 12, 1937. His employment included Viking Corporation for 23 years, retiring in 1973. Previously employed at the former Glenn Laubaugh Salvage Company ofHastings. He was an avid outdoorsman and camping enthusiast. He was a member of the Hastings V.F.W Post and Chain-OLakes Trailer Club. Mr. Main is survived by his wife, Leta; sons, Floyd Jr., Harold, Eldon Main, all of Hastings, William Main of Clarksville and David Main of Nashville; daughters, Virginia Sawdy, Janet Bennett, Marcia Rackett, all of Hastings, Letha Smith ofLegonier, Indiana and Robin Curtiss of Greenwood, Indiana; 29 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; two brothers, Howard Main of Lakeview and Lawrence Main ofHastings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Ruth Hull 1936; son, Richard 1986; three grandchildren; two brothers and one sister. There will be no funeral services. Public visitation was held Thurday, July 5 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the T.B. and Emphysema Foundations. Ora Marie (Hine) (Babcock) Crofoot NASHVILLE - Ora Marie (Hine) (Babcock) Crofoot, 89, of 703 East Street, Nashville and formerly of Hastings passed away Monday, July 2, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Crofoot was born on March 16, 1901 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of John and Jessie (Payne) Hine. She was raised in Hope Township and attended the Schultz School, graduating from Hastings High School in 1918. She went on to receive her teachers certificate from Western Michigan University. She was married to Kenneth Babcock, June 16, 1928. He preceded her in death, Decem­ ber 21,1938. She then married Bryan Crofoot, July 6, 1947. He preceded her in death, March 12, 1980. She taught school 11 years in Barry, Kalamazoo and Allegan Counties. She lived most ofher life in the Schultz and Rutland Township area, Barry County and Nashville for the last four years.. Mrs. Babcock was well known for her sewing and knitting skills. During World War II she did knitting for the United States Governmentt knitting hundreds ofgloves for the United States Armed Forces and personnel. She also knitted hundreds of gloves for area needy children. She was also well known as a costume designer. During the 1950’s she did designing for the former Mary Adams Dance Studio in Hastings and did housekeeping for 'Wayne Lamb who was the general manager ofthe Bam Theater in Augusta. She became chief costume designer for theater productions for nearly 25 years and also was the designer for the Civic Theater Group in Kalamazoo for over 11 years traveling back and forth producing thousands of costumes for well over 200 theater productions. Mrs. Crofoot is survived son and wife, Dean and Lora Babcock ofNashville, son and wife, John and Mary Babcock of Plainwell; daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jane) Groscost of Northern California; step son and wife, Wayne and Ann Crofoot, step, son and wife, Donald and Thelma Crofoot, all ofMiddleville, step son and wife, Wendell and Cecilia Crofoot of DeKalb, Illinois, step son and wife, James and Arlene Crofoot of Atlanta, Georgia; step daughter, Ada Carbin of Florida; 11 grand­ children; 25 great grandchil­ dren; 14 step grandchildren; several step great grandchil­ dren; brother, Gerald Hine of Hastings; two sisters, Gladys Row of Kalamazoo and Edna Mathisen of Lansing. Funeral services were held Friday, July 6 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Taylor officiating. Burial was at the Union Cemetery. Gerald E. Bolthouse Mr. Bolthouse is survived by his wife, Ann R. Bolthouse; daughter and husband, Dorothy and Dave Henry of Lake Odessa, daughter and husband, Becky and Jim Blodgett ofHastings, daughter and husband, Ruth and Don Ibbotson ofMt. Ayr, Iowa, and daughters, Sharon and Serena Bolthouse ofHastings; son and wife, Dan and Deb Bolthouse of Delton, sons and wives, Jerry and Lyndy, Nathan and Chris, Stephen and Holly, John and Carol, Philip and Lisa Bolthouse, all ofHastings, also sons, David Bolthouse of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Sam Bolthouse ofHastings; 28 grandchildren; two brothers, William Bolthouse of Comstock Park and Brink Bolthouse of Clarksville. He was preceded in death by one grandchild. There will be no funeral home visitation. Funeral services were held Friday, July 6 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Reverend Dr. Brent Branham officiating. Burial was at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Creek Bible Church Building /Fund, Anchorpoint Youth ■ > Camp, Hopkins; Pineridge {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! Youth Camp, Cedar Springs; Lake Ann Regular Baptist । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA * Youth Camp. Arrangements were made {THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. P.M." J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 by the Wren Funeral Home, ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■a Hastings. HASTINGS Gerald E. Bolthouse, 62 of 108 West Muriel Street, Hastings passed away Wednesday, July 4,1990 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Bolthouse was bom on March 7,1928 in Fremont, the son of William and Carrie (Brink) Bolthouse. He was raised in the Grant and Clarks­ ville area. He graduated from Qarksville High School in 1946 and went on to attend Grand Rapids Bible College. He was married to the former Ann R. Barber on June 9,1950 at Lake Ann. He came to Hastings in 1962 from Spar­ ta when he and his wife purchased the former Goodyear Brothers Hardware. The business became V&S Hardware which is presently known as True Value Hard­ ware Stores in Hastings. Prior to coming to Hastings he owned and operated Sunshine Hardware in Grand Rapids for five years and prior to that he was a real estate salesman for Square Real Estate in Grand Rapids. As a child he farmed with his parents and brothers. He was a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church. ■ BINGO : Check our “Sidewalk” prices inside our air conditioned store! (Only on Drycleaning) 25% Off Brought in Wednesday, July 11 thru Saturday, July 14 (NO RUSH ORDERS) ANNOUNCING OUR NEW AUTOMATED TELLER SERVICE With Eaton Federal’s Automated Teller Machine and your SPIRIT -CARD, you can access your Eaton Federal savings or checking account 24-hours a day. SPIRIT will save you time and money while offering you the convenienee of doing all your financial business under one roof. Eaton Federal is dedicated to providing you with the same fine service for 53 years. Stop in or call for more details. When you need cash fast...Reach for Your SPIRIT! Celebrating 53 Years of Progress Eaton Federal FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton linpids - 663-1551 Olivet-749-2811 FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Mortday-Friday 9-1:30, Saturday 9 to Noon EqudHouUnfl LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. July 10, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... By Susan Hinckley Road, school improvements eyed in Nashville back in 1924 By Susan Hinckley commodate 240 students, recitation rooms, and rooms for domestic science and for Planned road im­ art.” provements, a proposed Hopes for pavement — These proposed plans school expansion, a baseball Road Commissioner John G. should be studied over filled the local newspaper 66 Carlisle informs us that he has carefully by our citizens and a letter from State Highway years ago today. taxpayers, who should come Let’s look at the Nashville Commissioner Frank Rodgers News issue of July 10, 1924. that the survey for the con­ to the school meeting next Monday night prepared to talk crete pavement proposed to be understanding^ in regard to Getting under way on old constructed for the half mile the proposed new addition to State Road - John G. Carli­ west and half a mile south our school facilities. sle, John Waters and Elmer from the comer of Main and Practically all of the towns Rising, members of the Barry Fuller streets will soon be County Road Commission, made, and that he is confident .around us now have new held a hearing on the matter of the paving contract will be let •■school buildings, equipped the connecting link on the in the near future, although • with modem conveniences State Road Tuesday morning not yet officially approved by and appliances for up-to-date^ at the Castleton Center school the administrative board. school work. Hastings, house. This will be an improve­ Woodland, Lake Odessa and There were no objections ment Nashville has waited Bellevue all have recently made by any of the people long for and one that will be completed modern plants. concerned to the building of greatly appreciated. Nashville cannot afford to the road and the commission loiter along behind her This pavement is on a sec­ will at once advertise the let­ tion of M-79 and work will be neighboring towns in school ting of the contract. It is ex­ paid for partially by the state, matters, any more than in pected that the contract will be partially by the county and the other matters, and we should let the latter part ofthis month village. When it is put in, it is be planning on bringing our and the commission hopes that the intention of the village school plant up to date in the road may be built this authorities to add the short every way. season. Our present building is in section that will connect it The proposed road starts at with the brick pavement on excellent condition and is all Stony Point, running south, Main Street, which now ex­ right as far as it goes, but it is thence southeast across Mud tends to the bridge over much too small for the present Creek, thence east to Quaker Brook, only a few number of scholars. A Hosmer’s comers, where it yards from the elbow in building like the one proposed will connect with Covert Road M-79. would make room for the high 11, running from Nashville to school and the present the north county line. Plans on a display for building could be then arrang­ (In 1990 terms, the connec­ school building ed to make an ideal building tion was at State Road and Tentative plans ofthe propos­ for the grades. M-66, two miles north of ed addition to the school Nashville.) house are now on display at Independents continue The road from Stony Point the post office. their winning streak — west to Hastings was com­ As proposed, the addition Nashville Independents were pleted last year and is in splen­ would be placed to the north going good this past week, did condition. When this con­ ofthe present building and ad­ and chalked up three victories necting link is completed it jacent to it. The bottom ofthe in as many games. will give the people of plans on display represents the Thursday the boys played Castleton Center and Nor­ front of the building and Middleville at the big celebra­ thwest Castleton a splendid would face the west. tion marking the completion highway to either Nashville or (There followed a detailed of the pavement there, and the county seat, and will pro­ description of the facilities won by a score of 7 to 4. vide another good road from provided for in the plan: a Mason and Johnson were the Hastings to Nashville. 60x68 auditorium­ battery for Nashville and held The old State Road, so gymnasium, with stage, to ac­ the Middleville boys scoreless known for many years, was commodate 600 persons, on with the exception of one inn­ one ofthe first main highways the basement floor level; ing, the third, when two hits in Barry County, having been rooms for manual training, and a couple oferrors resulted constructed by the state in the chemistry and physics; a sup­ in four tallies. early days ofthe county. It has ply room, and a lecture room The Battle Creek Woodmen always been one of the main to be “fitted up with slides furnished the opposition here roads of the county and it is and a lantern,’’ all on the first for the fourth of July, and fitting that it should now be floor; and on the second floor, were completely outclassed. made a real highway, rather a 48x56 assembly hall to acMartin and Johnson were in the points for Nashville, and the former achieved the highest aim of every twirler, Snowmobiles holding the visitors for nine innings withoug the semblance of a safe hit. He SALES ■ SERVICE PARTS1 ACCESSORIES should have had a shut-out as well, but errors in the ninth inning gave the Woodmen one tally, a runner scoring from W recommend it toyour friends second while the locals were protesting the insertion of a pinch-hitter who had We Ship UPS Daily previously been removed If you need something shipped from the game. ) we can do it. Firlik’s Hardwares of V/SA MasterCard.] Grand Rapids, who played here Sunday, proved to be the stiffest team the locals have been up against this year, and put up a fight that gave the fans their money’s worth. 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 Martin again did the twirling for Nashville and kept up his 852-9377 record, holding his heavy OPEN Mon. 9-8; Tues, thru Fri. 9 to 5:30; Sat. 9 to Noon slugging opponents hitless for the first six innings and gran- than the excuse for one which it has been for many years. » PQLRRIS Bob's Service Shop Overcrowding at Nashville's 1902 schoolhouse was becoming a problem by the early 1920s. A plan to add a three-level addition to the north side of the school (rear of building in this 1920s photo) was popularly accepted at the annual school board meeting in July 1924, but was ultimately turned down by the voters, as were subsequent proposals throughout that decade. An addition eventually was built in 1936 with the financial aid of W.K. Kellogg, Battle Creek cereal magnate. ting but three safeties during fishing tackle. 50th wedding anniversary of the remainder of the game. The wheat is commencing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neither team was able to tally to turn. The harvest will be H.E. Downing. Mrs. Alda until the seventh inning, when very late this year, but present Lewis, who has been visiting the Independents made a spurt prospects are for an excellent a few days with her parents which, aided by some loose crop. (the Downings), left yesterday George Hayman accom­ for Los Angeles, Calif. From fielding on the part of the visitors, resulted in four panied Mrs. Harley Hayman there she will sail with a party tallies. Firliks refused to give and children to their home at of friends for the Hawaiian up without a struggle, Wyoming to visit his son, Islands, where they will spend however, and gave the fans Harley, who is manager of a several weeks. plenty of thrills with an offen­ bridge construction gang. G.J. Smith spent the sive rally in the final innings This will be the first Michigan weekend at Toledo, visiting that netted three runs. harvest that Mr. Hayman has his daughter, Mrs. George Nashville had a number of missed in 71 years. Georges, and family. Gib chances to score during the Strawberries have been claims he has the finest game, but the visiting twirler very plentiful on the market 13-month-old granddaughter had a nice spit ball which he this week, the price ranging in the country, down there, used liberally in the pinches, from ten to twelve cents. and we don’t dare dispute and which the locals could not Mrs. Mildred Mater left him, and are inclined to solve with much success. Monday for Lansing to believe him. Manager Surine is making chaperone the Barry County The sympathy of the entire dates with some of the fastest boys and girls at Michigan country has been with Presi­ independent teams in this sec­ Agricultural College during dent Coolidge and his family tion of the state, and the fans club week. at the White House the past are assured of some good Arthur Silvemail, Grand week during the illness and scrappy exhibitions for the Rapids balloonist, was to death of the President’s balance of the season. make an ascension at Green youngest son, Calvin, Jr. Lathrop Reunion - The Lake Sunday. He had a Lathrop reunion was held July “hunch” that he was due for Business Services 4, 1924, at the old home of disaster, so he hired a Willis Lathrop at Barryville. substitute to make the trip for YOU WANT QUALITY at The weather was ideal, mak­ him. While the big hot air bag affordable prices when you buy ing it possible to set the long was being inflated, one of the printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for tables on the lawn, which was guy poles fell, striking Silver- everything from business cards decorated with. flags and nail and inflicting injuries and brochures to newspapers flowers. from which he died Monday. and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or Sixty-two relatives and Mrs. Anna Gribbin enter­ stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, friends joined hands and sang tained Sunday in honor of the Hastings. “The Lathrop Family Tree,” composed for the occasion by Lucy Seward Dexter, after which a bounteous chicken dinner was served, followed by strawberries and homemade ice cream. Games, jokes, stunts and reminiscenses of days gone by were the order ofthe day. Pic­ tures were taken of the entire group and of the direct descendants of Melitiah Lathrop, father of Egbert, Henry and Willis Lathrop, Ella Lathrop Dakon, Kittie Lathrop Holmes, and Bell Lathrop Seward. Locals About 125 Nashville people joined in a big potluck dinner at the Lake House resort at Thomapple the Fourth and spent the day very enjoyably at the popular resort. The two beautiful vines of rambler roses which ornament the front of the Dr.F.F. Shill­ ing home on Main Street have attracted a great deal of atten­ tion and admiration the past several weeks. They are a solid mass ofbeautiful flowers and are one ofthe sights ofthe street. Another 18-pound muskellunge was taken from Thomapple Lake last week by a couple of resorters and several more fishermen have had hard scraps with the big fellows, but have lost out, los­ ing various portions of their Fourth of July was an ideal opportunity for Nashville folks to gather at the popular Thornapple Lake House resort, conveniently located alongside the rail line and served by its own tiny depot. Shady picnic grounds, boating, fishing and swimming facilities, a ball field, and a later a dance hall attracted many visitors. In this 1920s photo the 50-foot water tobog­ gan ramp looms behind swimmers. The resort was first opened as a hotel by Louis P. Cole, who in 1866 settled on the 80-acre lakeside property. It operated under various owners until the hotel burned in 1946. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 10, 1990_Page 5 Nashville man meets the 'bicycle challenge by Susan Hinckley c iiw siw **« ft’11 ** ** JSij s*•«j rjs^w®1^j b•*«r^s2k^ i j^ ^ lra*si a*si w ^5,^ Wk *h 3E luJ1 ™ £>■ .ata । i ’’"Whim I rj, I । h J/ « taai 6 ' ' BR£ • «-- . ■ WlBiifej. "AtQ^iUiWj * atia^al ’’ WikhsWi “ wpnUik. ■ i ifciwifflpni ipftijala । rw criipftijala ii ag gOG#! « xiifcotaaai BE IM32IKK | jj SMlIiHi®! x. ssiiiffi!J.WJ rt W A Nashville man who averaged over 13 miles per hour in 24 straight hours of bicycle riding in a recent Grand Rapids competition is already making plans to im­ prove his record in the 1991 meet. “My goal for next year would be 400 miles,” said Wayne Gould, 39, of Bivens Road. He was one of 500 cyclists from throughout the USA and Canada who rode in the eighth annual Michigan National Bank 24-hour Bicycle Challenge, a race against time on a 115-mile course encom­ passing much ofKent County. The event began at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Douglas Walker Park in Byron Center, and ended the following mor­ ning at 8 a.m. In that time span, Gould pedaled 319 miles, averaging 13.29 miles per hour overall. However, during the first 100 miles, he averaged 20 miles per hour. “That’s the quickest 100 miles I’ve ever ridden,” he noted. The winner in Wayne’s age group, 35 to 39, was a Columbus, Ohio man who chalked up 415 miles. The overall winner of the Challenge rode 469 miles in 24 hours. This was the first time Gould had entered the com­ petition. many of the other participants had ridden in at least one or more of the previous seven events. The Challenge is staged yearly on Father’s Day weekend, and is limited to 500 riders. Gould, a supervisor at the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, spent many hours training on his new 14-speed Schwinn aluminum racing bike. He bought the deviated from that menu only in the evening when his family and friends brought him sub­ marine sandwiches. His cheering section present at certain points at various times throughout the day and night included his wife Sherry, daughters Leslie and Emilie, son Lee, mother-in­ law Petie Latta, sister Beverly Oleson, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gould, all of Nashville; and a colleague from Kellogg’s who, with his family, came from Kalamazoo to spend the night in Grand Rapids, offering food, water and encourage­ ment to his co-worker. of the th cyclists ex­ Several of perienced flat tires during the 24-hour span, but Gould never had one. “Since then, I’ve had four,” he laughed. Gould still rides his bike an averge of 50 miles every other day, but he didn’t ride for two days after the Grand Rapids event. He sees the competition as an opportunity to do one’s “personal best.” Cyclists view it as a physical and mental challenge. All along the route, he noted, one could see ex­ hausted riders lying along the roadsides. STANTON’S WtUCTIOHCCRS G RCMTQRSB Wayne Gould's physical stamina and lightweight bike helped him rack up an impressive record in a re­ cent 24-hour race against time in Grand Rapids. The annual event drew 500 riders from the USA and Canada, and was the first for Gould, a cycling en­ thusiast for little more than one year. lightweight cycle (about 22 durance test. lbs.) in mid-April and since “I was excited, pumped up, then has racked up 1,481 and that kept me going,” he miles on its odometer. said. Gould explained that 975 of The cyclists were permitted those miles were in training to take as many breaks as they for the Grand Rapids meet. felt necessary. Gould took A cycling enthusiast for lit­ short breaks every 24 miles tle over a year, he has already (after the first 115 miles, ridden in two other long­ which was ridden non-stop). distance competitions: the At his stops, he took on Battle Creek Century and the typical cyclists’ “fuel” of Hastings SummerFest, both high carbohydrate foods 100-mile routes. (bananas, Fig Newtons, Gould said he never felt power bars) and water, plus a “sleepy-tired” during the special high-carbo drink. He 24-hour Grand Rapids en- Gould said he feels that the Challenge is a “very well organized” event, with safety being paramount. During the night hours, one lane of the highway route was blocked off to vehicular traffic. All riders must wear approved helmets, and all bikes must be equipped with lights. Gould said his wife and children were very supportive ofhim both during and before the Challenge. There were many times while he was in training for the event that family plans had to be set aside. “I couldn’t have done it without them,” he concluded. (517)726-0181 144 south fitun sneer veUMOHTMIlie. MICHIGAN 49096 HASHXIllfcE (517)852-1717 ‘Two bedroom home on approx, one acre ‘Garage, garden area ‘Only $23,500 (N-78) ‘One story home with 3 bedrooms, large rooms ‘Attached garage plus a storage building ‘Owners may consider a land contract (N-77) ‘Exceptionally nice 1987 14x70 mobile home on approx. 2 acres ‘Trees, small pond ‘Two baths, two bedrooms, dining area and living room ‘Deck ‘Located west of Charlotte (CH-103) ‘Small town restaurant with established clientele ‘Great opportunity to go into business for yourself! (M-32) TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Thursday, July 19 • 6 PM Vermontville woman seeks Eaton County Fair Homemaker title Three county women, in­ cluding one from Vermont­ ville, will vie for the 1990 Champion homemaker title during the Homemakers Day event on Friday, July 27, at the Eaton County 4-H Fair. The winner will be chosen on her merits in three categories: involvement in community, youth and family. As Eaton County’s delegate to the state contest, this year’s champion homemaker will represent Eaton County at the Michigan State Fair in early fall. One of the three candidates is Kathleen Ann Othmer of Vermontville. She and her husband, Bob, have two children, Dawn, a senior, and Ruby, a ninth grader. Othmer has been a leader with Girl Scouts for eight years and served the com­ munity’s mothers and babies with involvement as a LaLeche League leader for 13 years. She also has served her community in service to her church, Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival and in school activities. Another candidate hails from Eaton Rapids. Nina Reeve is a mother of four daughters and she and her husband, Ken, farm 100 acres. One of the ways she serves her community is by being a volunteer fire fighter for Hamlin Township. When not fighting fires, she can be found leading a 4-H youth group, teaching Sunday School or playing the church organ. The third candidate is Don­ na Wood of Charlotte. She and her husband, Jim, who died in 1989, have seven children. In 1950, Jim was stricken with polio, leaving him paralyzed, respo-quad. Don­ na, with support from the community, cared for Jim at home. One achievement Don­ na feels proud of was helping Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0519 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Jim to develop a talent in pain­ ting. Using his teeth to paint, Donna was his hands that fet­ ched supplies, dipped the brush in paint and mailed the orders that sold. She is active in her church circle and volunteers for Meals on Wheels and the Cancer Society. The crowning of the 1990 Champion Homemaker will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Tent. Located one mile southwest of Charlotte on Battle Creek Hwy. (Old M-78) to Kalamo Hwy., 6 miles west of Swift Road and mile south EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM RANCH approx. 10 acres. with two baths, walkout basement, 2 car garage. Located on Thursday, July 12 - 4:30-6:00 or by appointment. OPEN HOUSE: TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Monday, July 23 • 6 PM Vermontville News offered The Vermontville Fire Department has extended an invitation to all outside area fire departments to participate in the Vermontville Com­ munity Potluck at noon Sun­ day, July 15, in the park. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Firefighters are urged to bring appropriate clothes to com­ pete in the water ball fight. The Vermontville Museum will be open to visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, July 11, 18 and 25. Located 1 mile north of Sunfield on Sunfield Road to Eaton Hwy. and 3A mile west with two baths, fireplace, huge kitchen, lots of storage with outbuildings located on approx. 2.79 acres plus approx. 77 acres with woods. OPEN HOUSES: Tuesday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 17 - 4:30-6:00 each day. REMODELED HOME TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Thursday, July 26 • 6 PM Located 2 miles east of Sunfield on M-43 or 3 miles west of Mulliken to Dow road, 2'A miles south of McWhorter Road and !4 mile west (2 miles south of Centennial Acres Golf Course) Three approved for building and one for farming with possible building. Two parcels with woods, one with pond. Parcels range in size from 13.55 acres to 38.18. Auctioneer on Site: Sunday, July 15- 1:30-3:30 and Wednesday, July 18 - 4:30-6:00 or by appointment. FOUR EXCELLENT PARCELS - Correction— COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR 'L.W *>z Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Tom and Ruth Beardslee are the prospective owners of the house being built in Nashville by Barry County Habitat for Humanity. An incorrect name was attributed to him in last week's story. Joe & Marge Andrews -852-0712 __________Dennis Smith - 852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Cardner - 726-0331 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 10, 1990 — Page 6 June blood drives collect 232 pints in Barry County area Blood drive co-chair Diane Heyboer donates while nurse Lindy Knickerbocker looks on. Three June blood drive col­ lections totalled 232 pints of whole blood for this 34-county blood region. The drives, at Hastings First United Methodist Church, Nashville’s Maple Leaf Grange Hall and Pine Lake State Technical Institute helped the Lansing blood bank \ meet its needs over the July 4^ holiday and its continuing Good Luck to Gentle Giant 4-H Club of Nashville "The Mirrors image" „1|J6 wiM.oi.2 iiuaae» Hair stylist for Mon, women * Children 111 N. Mein, Nashville 852-9192 needs during the summer. The Nashville drive was temporarily moved to the Maple Leaf Grange Hall due to renovation and construction at the Nashville United i Methodist Church. Receiving four-gallon pins were Charlie Sheldar, William Nichols and William Kipp. David Kellogg received his one-gallon pin. Nashville Lions helped with canteen costs while co-chairs Sue Fawley and Diane Heyboer were assisted by veteran program volunteers Rodger and Bonnie Dingman, Ron and Leona Faulkner and Dave Hagen. Members of Girl Scout Troop No. 659 MEMBERS OF BARRY5 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...evss. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) HNIS • WAR R A N T Y Home Warranty Available for "income" or could be a nice single family residence. 8 rooms total. Nice trees, garage included. Land contract terms. (N-347) GOOD “2-UNIT” IN NASHVILLE DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST... HUBERT DENNIS....... GARRY KNOLL.......... “TATE” MIX.............. Nice 3 bedroom Cape Cod on over 1 acre, 5 rooms, many built-ins" & storage areas, 2 car garage with an extra room at rear, pleasant setting with mature shade, sets high overlooking the lake. (CH-344) LEACH LAKE - .852-1740 852-1784 .852-1543 726-0122 852-0786 726-0332 70 FOOT FRONTAGE THORNAPPLE LAKE - BEAUTIFUL SETTING to watch the sunsets! Good fishing! Cottage has bedroom, kitchen - dining "combo" and glassed sun porch across front on lake side. Nice mature shade trees. Dock, stove, refrig. & utility shed included. (CH-346) “COUNTRY HOME” ON 10 ACRES BETWEEN NASHVILLE & HASTINGS - 2 plus bedroom home, out­ buildings, private setting, great view, Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. Price: $31,500. (CH-345) 5 room 1963 doublewide, 3 bedrooms, almost 1 acre. Lot backs up to state land. Great hunting area. Possible contract terms. Call "Tate." (CH-348) edge of Wilderness State Park, older 30 ft. mobile home on approx. 6 acres, 5 miles to Lake Michigan. A good buy for the money! Call Don for more information. (CH-339) HARRISON AREA - 20 ACRES ■ PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. K (VL-247) NEAR HARRISON - Great hunting for deer and turkey! Across from state land. 5 room 1970 mobile home on large lot. Call "Tate" for more information. Possible contract terms. (CH-349) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) DRIVE ALREADY IN - NICE HOME FOR THE Girl Scouts Spring Javor, Shannon Fawley and Debby White helped with the canteen and made sandwiches as part of their efforts to win scouting awards. made cookies and worked the record of donating at least by becoming a regular donor.” canteen as part of their Silver once a year). “Regular donors, program Office hours are Monday Award project. Since 1985, more then volunteers and the testing pro­ through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. 600,000 units of blood have cess as a backup safeguard is to 1:30 p.m. “Nothing is more heart been collected and tested in the reason our blood is safe,” said Barry County Red Cross wrenching than seeing or the blood region. There have Director Don Turner. Regular hearing of a child who has lost been no reported cases of HIV (AIDS) antibody through donors are tested over and their chance at life bacause of transfusion in this blood over again. AIDS education a tainted blood transfusion,” programs are working. If you Turner said. “Regular donors region. Nationally, more than 120 know you have safe blood, are saving the lives of hun­ why not contact the local dreds of children every day. million blood components have been transfused with a chapter or talk with a regular You can help by calling your total of six reported cases of blood donor. Our blood supp­ local chapter or any other ly is only as safe as we make donor center.” HIV transmission via a blood it. You can help to your part donors (those who are on Homemakers Day planned at Eaton County 4-H Fair Friday July 27 The Homemakers Day pro­ gram is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 27, in the Community Tent at the Eaton County Fair. This two-hour program is packed with educational and entertainment. This year’s theme centers on the dairy in­ dustry. To kick off the ac­ tivities, there will be the local Mayors “Milking Contest.” That’s right, local, public of­ ficials will have an opportuni­ ty to demonstrate their skills in milking “Old Bessie,” right before the public’s eyes. The educational presentation will be on yogurt and cheese making and taste-test a variety of dairy products. Also included will be the dairy bingo contest and keep your seat for the crowning of the ‘‘1990 Champion Homemaker.” Three women are vying for the title, Kathleen Ann Othmer of Ver­ montville, Nina Reeve of Eaton Rapids, and Donna Wood of Charlotte. One of these women will receive her crown during the activities and go on to represent Eaton County at the Michigan State Fair. One gate price will cover all Homemakers Day activities during the 1990 Eaton County 4-H Fair. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, coming events Wednesday, July 11 Chili, Italian blend, lettuce salad, com muffin, oleo, peaches. Thursday, July 12 Pork patty, sweet potatoes, broccoli, bread, dessert. Friday, July 13 Baked turkey, baked potatoes, asparagus, bread, oleo, jello. Monday, July 16 Chuck wagon steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, July 17 Savory chicken, baby car­ rots, baby lima beans, bread, oleo, cake or pie. Events Wednesday, July 11 Delton, blood pressure, Vic­ tor Klatt on Adult Abuse; Hastings, cards or crafts. Thursday, July 12 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, July 13 - Hastings, cards; Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Tammy Penn­ ington on C.O.A. millage. Monday, July 16 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Delton, Back Forty Band; Woodland, Victor Klatt on adult abuse. Tuesday, July 17 - all sites puzzles. Don’t forget to sign up for the Holland trip now! FAMILY!! Lakewood Schools, large home outside of town. 3 plus bedroom home, two fire­ places, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & 2 car garage. Country set­ ting. Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) VACANT LAND NEW LISTING - Lot on M-79 east of Hastings. Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) Horse development committee to meet All 4-H horse members and leaders are invited to the next Horse Developmental Com­ mittee Meeting Thursday, Ju­ ly 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall. The Horse Developmental Committee is the parent organization for the 4-H horse project and helps establish the goals and direction for the county. Several up-coming events, fair items, and educational op­ portunities will be discussed. TIMOTHY BURD — FOR — TRUSTEE Maple Grove Tiwp. Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butler Rd., Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 10, 1990 — Page 7 Habitat house project continues, from front page ____ Saturday that he gives a lot of credit for last week’s progress on the house to the Nashville Lions Club. “They really turned out,” said Thaler, in expressing his appeciation. Volunteers, donations and other support are always welcome. Habitat is a grass­ roots movement, and accepts no government funds. The local house is being built on land donated by the Nashville Housing Corp. After it is completed, Habitat will undertake a second local project: refurbishing an ex­ isting home just north of the new one. This will be sold to another low-income family. Goal for completion of the new home is in September. Adult children of alcoholics meeting Hower Thaler (left) and Bud Allerding install siding Saturday at the Habitat for Humanity project in Nashville. The house is sided in an attractive shade of light grey. Al-Anon Adult Children of Alcoholics/Adult Children of Disfunctional Families (a 12-step recovery program) meets on Tuesday at 12 noon at First United Methodist Church, Green St., Hastings. Use ramp entrance. Room 108. Phone 945-3165 or 945-2411. Meetings also on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church (old building), 403 Grove St., Delton. Mulliken Homecoming is July 13-15 The annual Mulliken Homecoming will be July 13, 14 and 15. The committee has put together a variety of events. Friday at 5 p.m., the Lions Club will serve a chicken barbecue. The cake decorating judging and auc­ tion will take place at the same time. Disc jockey John Fryover will play music at the 9 p.m. street dance. Saturday, the Mulliken United Methodist Church will serve a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. The parade will start at 1 p.m. This year there will be many antique cars in the parade and after­ ward antique fire trucks and tractors will be on display on Main Street. At 2 p.m. the Wolverine Harmonica Club will perform and there will be a magic show. The Roxand Township Fire Department will serve the ox roast at 5:30 p.m., and the raffle drawing will take place at 10 p.m. The United Methodist Church services will be held Sunday under the tent on the Village Commons, followed by the Community Picnic and entertainment by the Unique Washtub Trio. Each day there will be bingo and the flea market. Friday evening the queen, prince, princess, king and queen of hearts contestants will be crowned. The Com Cob Cloggers will perform at 8 p.m. The bake walk will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, and the Fire Department will demonstrate its new “Jaws of Life” tool. Evening entertainment will be the second magic show and barbershop quartets. For the children there will be a petting zoo, dunk tank and games. Antique show celebrates 27th year of Marshall Home Tour One of the favorite attrac­ tions of Marshall’s Historic Homes Tour is the Country Antique Show, coordinated by Rachel Bushong and her assistants Charles Parker and Barbara Norris. Ms. Bushong is noted in the western Michigan area for her vast knowledge of antiques and collectibles. Her ex­ perience shines in this Show, which features a variety of Early American and Victorian antiques. Furniture, toys, glassware, china, jewelry, books, clothing and pictures create a collector’s heaven on earth — or, in this case, the Marshall Middle School gym­ nasium. Dealers from Calhoun and adjacent counties secure their spaces early, con­ tent in the knowledge that the ambiance and sales are not likely to be equaled. The Country Antique Show started as a sale of antiques and baked goods in the garden and bam of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Vogelreuter, a couple devoted to the preser- Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 GrapMca or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) vation ofthe City of Marshall. In time the show outgrew its location and moved to the County Fairgrounds, where it was held at the B.E. Henry Building. Eventually even this proved too small, mandating yet another move to the Mid­ dle School site, where the Oc­ casion for the Arts welcomes visitors on the grounds — and then on into the gymnasium to the Country Antique Show. Mary Marshall Chapter Dar sponsors the show and uses the proceeds to maintain and restore the Historic Gover­ nor’s Mansion on S. Marshall Avenue. The 27th annual Country Antique Show will be held in conjunction with the Marshall Historic Home Tour on September 8 and 9. Fox Brothers to appear at Nashville church The Fox Brothers from Nashville, Tenn., will appear Sunday, July 15, at 7 p .m. at the Nashville Baptist Church, 304 Phillips St., Nashville. The Fox Brothers have just been nominated as finalists in The Music City News Fan Awards. They have also had other nominations in the Singing News Fan Awards, and Dove Awards. Their hit songs include "It's Time for Love," "Strong Family Resemblance" and "Carry On". The group is currently on Morningstar Records touring the United States and Canada performing at county, regional, and state fairs, festivals, and concerts. The group will perform a balanced program consisting of familiar songs by them, as well as some stqndards. Those who want more information about this event may call Nashville Baptist Church at (517) 852-9808. LCC offers mor»workshops on relationships Relationships affect individuals, their productivity and life on the job. “Dynamics of Relation­ ships,” a workshop being of­ fered by the Lansing Com­ munity College Management Development Center (MDC). will assist participants in developing positive, produc­ tive relationships. Participants will learn to identify how relationships af­ fect diem, their managers and the work environment. Other areas to be discussed include targeting effective and inef­ fective means of handling conflicts, resolving conflicts through conflict negotiation The workshop will be of­ fered Tuesday and Thursday. July 17 and 19 at Owosso High School, 765 E. North, 8 SUMMERTIME SPECIALS Neutrogena 6 oz. Shampoo or Conditioner..... Shampoo or T/Sal $2" Shampoo......... S36 Conditioner..... T/SA14.5oz. Bargain of the Week Slim-Fast 15 oz. $366 Slim-Fast Assorted Flavors Lubriderm Lotion 1 I8SS Advil 16 oz. . __ $569 Lubrklerm Lotion Tablets or Caplets $Q09 24’s Sea Breeze Centrum 4 oz. “New” Silver $529 60’s Reg., Sensitive or Oily Formulas Centrum 130’s Extra Strength Centrum SILVER White Rain Shampoo or Conditioner 15 ozs. 99 Reg. or Extra Body Maalox Plus y* fl2 oz. Liquid or Maalox MjLJlJPlus Tablets 100’s Maalox RLUB Maalox Conununity Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. 5 3 33 T/Gel 4.4 oz. 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. a.m. until noon and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the follow­ ing dates and locations: July 24 at Howell High School, 1200 W. Grand River; July 25 in Old Central, 419 N. Capitol; and Aug. 6 at Okemos Central Elementary School, 4406 N. Okemos Rd. Cost at any location is $45. Register today by calling MDC at (517) 483-1580. KJOSHutn $^89 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPcN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 10, 1990 — Page 8 Ag Expo is July 17*19 at Michigan State University More than 300 exhibitors occupying nearly 35 acres with farm machinery, supply and service exhibits will con­ stitute the core of Ag Expo, July 17-19 at Michigan State University. Field demonstrations, occu­ pying approximately 60 acres, will focus on forage produc­ tion, harvesting and storage, and feature side-by-side com­ parisons of operating equipment. Included in the equip­ ment lineup will be mowers and conditioners, rakes, ted­ ders, windrowers, balers, wrappers and round bale choppers and movers. Another five acres will be used to demonstrate how to renovate pastures. Visitors can see growth trials of alfalfa, red clover and bird- sfoot trefoil seeded into ex­ isting sod. Tim Harrigan, Ag Expo field demonstrations manager, says that eight alfalfa stand establishment methods—from conventional tillage to no-till under spring and summer planting conditions--will also be compared. Harrigan says that the focus on forages blends well with farmers’ increasing interest in improving the sustainability of agriculture. “When forages are proper­ ly managed, they can make a substantial contribution to a low-cost but high-quality feeding program for ruminant livestock,” Harrigan says. “When forage production is incorporated into the crop rotation, it has potential for Barry County Extension Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: July 10 - Clarksville Horticulture Experiment Station — 1990 Field Day, 12:30 p.m., Clarksville. RSVP 693-2193. July 10 - Fair Clerks’ Workshop, 7:30 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. July 10 - 4-H Poultry Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 10-12 - 4-H Dairy Days, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 10-12 - 4-H Livestock Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 11 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. July 12 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Hastings. July 13-14 - 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 14 - Livestock Dairy, and Forage Field Day, 10 a.m., Lake City. July 14 - 4-H Nonlivestock Judging, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 14 - 4-H Dog Judging, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. July 15-21 - Barry County Fair. July 17-19 - Ag Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 19 - “From Hook to Cook,” 1:30 p.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. Everyone welcome! July 24 - Tri-County Irrigation Summer Tour, 4 p.m., Gem­ men Farm, Allendale. RSVP by July 17 at 948-4862. NOTICE Vermontville Township is taking applications for Election Inspectors un­ til July 13,1990, apply at 470 E. Main, Vermontville, must be resident of township. For more information call 726-0257. J. an.i ce ,L . DB a.ker Vermontville Twp. Clerk breaking insect cycles, im­ proving soil quality, and reducing the amounts of fer­ tilizer and pesticides needed. ” Harrigan says that farmers may be underestimating the dollar value of forages, par­ ticularly alfalfa, as a cash crop and the nutritional value of forages with at least 20 per­ cent protein. “Researchers and Exten­ sion specialists who can ex­ plain these values will be members of the discussion team during the field demonstrations, ” Harrigan says. The key to a more sus­ tainable farm business, Har­ rigan says, is to develop a system of management and Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. Help Wanted GOVERNMENT JOBS $16,0400-$59,230/yr. Call (1)805-687-6000 Ext R-6574 for current Federal List For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right SI, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: July 12th, 13th, and 14th, 9 to 5, 1/2 mile south ofM-50 on Shaytown. Loa Kinyon._____I______________ JUNIORS AND CHILDRENS CLOTHES various sizes, home interior, toys and misc. B Knoll 526 State StThursday June 12th Personals Alone & Single? Free brochure. Date-Mates Inc., Box 2080-AF5 Decatur, IL. 62524-2080; 1-800/345-MATE. Wanted INSTANT CASH for house­ hold goods, tools, furniture, appliances, stereos, jewelry, camping and sporting equipment and much, much more. Second Hand Comers, 102 W., State St. Hastings, 945-5005. HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... CASTLETON,, MAPLE GROVE an and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS Low interest Home Improvement loans are available from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvements cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) - THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. — NEW HIGHER INCOME LIMITS — Lender For additional information contact’ CherV' Barth - 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 procduction that will increase the economy of the farm. Bill Bickert, Ag Expo direc­ tor, says farmers can best ac­ complish that by comparing the range of equipment and supplies and then selecting the items that will work best on their farms. Making such comparisons possible is the major purpose of Ag Expo, he says. “Ag Expo is the only place in Michigan where farmers can compare such a wide range of agricultural technology in one location,” Bickert says. “During the 11-year history of Ag Expo, that has become more impor­ tant for the farmer as well as the exhibitor.” This is true for two reasons, Bickert says. “Today’s farmers need to think more in terms of how major purchases will con­ tribute to the profitability of their operations,” he says. "Not only do they want to ex­ amine the potential purchase first hand, but they also want to see items that are com­ parable. The advantage of coming to Ag Expo is that they can make comparisons at one location instead of spen­ ding time and money traveling from dealer to dealer.” The flip side is that a national manufacturer can reach more than 50,000 fanners during the three days of Ag Expo. “It also gives them an op­ portunity to show a range of equipment and supplies that may not be displayed at a local dealership because of the cost of maintaining a large inven­ tory,” he says. Ag Expo, located at the cor­ ner of Farm Lane and Mt. Hope Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 17-18 (Tuesday and Wednesday) and from 9 a.m. to4 p.m., Ju­ ly 19 (Thursday). Ag Expo has no admission charge. Visitors will find plenty of free parking and passenger shuttles to the main exhibition site and the field demonstration. Cockatoo exhibit now open at Battle Creek's Binder Park Zoo Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek recently opened its new cockatoo exhibit. This exhibit features a barrier-free view of several species of cockatoos. The ex­ hibit was made possible through the generosity of Aaron and Marjorie Pearlman and the Binder Park Zoo docents. Advanced first aid training oere a Kellogg Community Col­ lege is offering a six-week evening course in Advanced First Aid/Emergency Care for public safety personnel, teachers, parents, industrial supervisors and others who may be required to provide basic life support for victims of accidents or sudden illness. Standard first aid is not a prerequisite. Advanced first aid and CPR cards will be available from the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association. The class will meet in room 207 of the Miller Building from 5 to 9:15 p.m. on July 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25 and Aug. 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, and 17. Tuition for this three-credit hour class is $28.50 per credit hour for district residents and $46.85 per credit hour for outof-district students. Lab fees are $13.40 per person. Registration times at KCC’s Student Center are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. These large, active parrots move freely about their open exhibit and are a delight to watch. The exhibit is located next to the Australian exhibit and across from the waterfowl viewing deck. “The new cockatoo exhibit gives zoo visitors a chance to see these colorful birds acting much as they do in the wild,” said John Dinon, general curator at Binder Park Zoo. “The birds climb through the trees, using their feet and beak like three hands, they groom each other, bathe in the rain, bask in the sun, and chatter noisily in the treetops. The cockatoos have adapted very well to their new home.” Cockatoos live in the forests and river edges of Australia and the islands of Indonesia. They are white parrots with large, sometimes colorful, crests that are raised when the birds are alarmed or excited. Like all parrots, cockatoos have zygodactyl feet (two toes point forward, and two point backward) and can grip bran­ ches or seeds with ease. Males and females share incubation duties in their tree cavity nests. Binder Park Zoo has four species of cockatoos on display: white cockatoo, salmon-crested cockatoo, lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo. Colorful graphics near the exhibit help visitors identify each species. The zoo is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends and holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. COBB Ml Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. 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Hollingworth, director of the Pesticide Research Center at Michigan State University, the risk from pesticide residues in food is very small. “Though there may be deaths or illness occurring that we don’t associate with pesticide residues, to the best of my knowledge, no one has ever been killed by pesticide residues at governmentapproved tolerances in food — not ever,” he states. “In fact, I don’t know of anybody who’s ever been made ill by them.” Contrast this seeming lack of effect from pesticide residues with the statistics on food-borne illness caused by microbes. “We have estimates from the Centers for Disease Con­ trol in Atlanta that about 9,000 people a year die from food poisoning in the United States,” Hollingworth said at a conference at MSU in Bill’s Entry Systems Ta O‘verhead and Entry Doors Commercial and'Residential 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE M3O WE SELL AND SERVICE ALL MAKES 1 AND MODELS PARTS AND SPRINGS , IN-STOCK DOHA We specialize In special size doors 2'*2" to 24’x24‘ PHONE DISPATCHED 20 YEARS 'OF EXPERIENCE 948-2663 OFFICE HOURS R5 Sj Mon.-Fri. 8 -5 * Sat. 9-1 2396 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, Michigan November. “It’s estimated that the number of illnesses due to food poisoning may be more than 100 million. The rule of thumb is that there is probably one case of illness from food poisoning per in­ dividual in the United States every year. So we’re talking about a very common and in­ creasingly dangerous situation.” Death or illness from pesticide residues seems to be much rarer. So why are people so exer­ cised about the issue of pesticide residues? Partly because consuming them, no matter how minute the quan­ tities, is a risk they don’t choose to take. And because most people are unfamiliar with pesticides and the con­ trols of their use, the way tolerances are set, the steps taken at the state and federal levels to monitor residues and prevent excessive exposure, and the consequences of eliminating pesticides from food production, so they find it hard to weigh the benefit of using them against the risk or put the risk in perspective with more familiar hazards. Lower quality produce at higher prices would be an im­ mediate result. ‘‘Few people knowledgeable about agriculture believe we could now produce food in the amounts and at the quality that people want, or at prices they can afford, without significant use of pesticides,” he wrote. A report from a group call­ ed GRC Economics estimated the costs of eliminating one class of pesticides — fungicides — from use in the Mow Now. Pay Later. NO PAYMENTS, NO INTEREST UNTIL OCTOBER 1,1990 The new FST-14 4-WHEEL STEERING LAWN TRACTOR Shortens Mowing Time. 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Some pesticides prevent the growth of organisms that pro­ duce substances that are much more toxic than anything farmers apply to their crops. Aflatoxin, for instance, is pro­ duced by mold that grows on peanuts, com and other crops. It is a potent cancer-causing substance, and it does not break down during storage or processing. By eliminating the pesticides that control the mold, we would be risking greater exposure to this highly hazardous substance. An often proposed alter­ native to pesticide use is to develop more pest-resistant crops. What usually makes plants more pest resistant is increasing their levels of a variety ofchemicals that serve as natural pesticides in plants’ defense against insects and disease organisms. Bruce Ames, a noted cancer expert and chairperson of the Biochemistry Department at the University of California at Berkeley, has been widely quoted as saying that 99.9 per­ cent ofthe pesticides that peo­ ple consume are natural rather than synthetic. He has con­ cluded that chemical pesticides at normal levels are essentially harmless and that foods raised without them may even be more car­ cinogenic, as well as more ex­ pensive and lower in quality, than foods produced with pesticides. Fortunately, Ames wrote in Science magazine in May 1989, “low doses of car­ cinogens appear to be both much more common and less hazardous than is generally thought.” Low doses! — that’s the key. Almost any substance — in­ cluding vitamins A and D, the element selenium and com­ mon salt, all of which are essential to life — can be toxic ifthe dose is sufficiently high, Hollingworth says. “Some substances are toxic in very small amounts; others, like table salt, are not highly toxic, but if we increase dur exposure sufficiently, it can kill us,” he says. “In short, everything has some toxicity.. There are no harmless substances — only harmless ways of using substances, in­ cluding pesticides. ” The risk from any substance depends on its toxicity and the extent of our exposure to it. High exposure to a very toxic material obviously carries a very high risk. But very low exposure to toxic substances appears to carry virtually no risk. And that, says Ames and Hollingworth and a host of other .scientists, is the situa­ tion with pesticide residues in foods. Testing by the Food and Drug Administration in 1988 found more than 65 per­ cent ofthe tested foods free of any detectable pesticide residues. Ofthe 1 to 3 percent with illegal residues, most were illegal not because they were present in enormous quantities, but because the chemicals were simply not registered for use on the crop they were found on. “Illegal doesn’t necessarily mean harmful,” Hollingworth says. “It doesn’t mean a toxic risk exists. It just means there’s no legal authority to have a small amount of that material present on that par­ ticular food. The illegality is technical rather than dangerous.” Even in the usual cases were residues exceeded legal tolerances, a sizable safety margin exists. Tolerances are at least 100 times smaller than the minimum amount of a substance found to cause any observable effect in test animals, a sizable margin of safety exists. Typically, residues in food are less than 1 percent of the level regarded by toxicologists as safe for lifetime consumption. All this is not to say that pesticide residues in food are not a concern. There is a need to reVise tolerances in some cases, and no one, from farmers to toxicologists to nutritionists to parents of small children, thinks that the presence of pesticides in our food supply is a desirable situation. It is not a cause for panic, however, and bans on synethic pesticides with vital roles in food production may cause more problems than the cure. Two real concerns are related to the uproar over pesticide residues. One is that people may eat fewer fruits and vegetables, which provide many vitamins and minerals necessary to a balanced diet, along with fiber, both soluble (the highly touted kind offiber in oat bran) and insoluble (what your grandmother call- ed “roughage”). Sandy Andrews, Extension foods and nutrition specialist at Michigan State University, says unwarranted concern about pesticide residues in produce may lead people to substitute less nutritious foods for fruits and vegetables in their diets. “The snacker who chooses a high fat, high sodium, highly processed snack' food instead of an apple because of the uproar over use of the growth regulator Alar is going to come out on the short end, nutritionally,” she says. Another concern is that focusing consumer and legislative attention on pesticide residues may divert attention from what Hollingworth and others feel is a much more serious concern: food-bome illness caused by fungi, bacteria and other microbes. “Our limited resources might be better spent trying to improve food handling at all steps of the processing and marketing chain and educating consumers how to store and prepare food safely,” Andrews suggests. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE f WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Vermontville Hardware JULY All H.W.I. 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The first order of business was election of officers. William Flower was re­ elected president by a unanimous vote. Others chosen by the board, without opposition, were Charles Viele Sr., for vice president; Ronald Tobias, secretary; and Irma Gene Baker, treasurer. Other routine organiza­ tional business included set­ ting the time and place of the board’s regular monthly meetings (second Monday, at 7 p.m., lasting no longer than four hours, in the administra­ tion building), and naming a depository (Hastings City Bank) for school funds and checking accounts. The major portion of Mon­ day’s meeting was devoted to hearing a grievance presented on behalf of substitute bus driver Melanie Winegar by Karen Sherwood, Uniserv director of the Michigan Education Association. The grievance alleges that Winegar, one of eight substitute bus drivers in the Vermontville Village Council rejects church alley plans by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Vermontville First Congregational Church's proposal to add a two-story addition to the rear of the historic building received both a “red light *’ and a “green light” Thursday from the Village Council. The controversial plan, tabled last month for review by the council’s Building and Grounds and Legal and Grants committees, called for realignment of the alley west of the church, necessitating removal of three mature shade trees. The congregation wanted these changes for aesthetic as well as safety reasons, since the back door of the proposed addition would open very close to the existing alley. The addition would provide space for Sunday School classrooms and for a church office. A public day care center may also be operated there, according to John Krplik, chairman of the church’s Addition Committee, who was present at Thursday’s meeting. Speaking on behalf of the two council committees charged with reviewing the matter. Trustee Rod Hannon told the council: "The consensus of the committee says that the alley stays where it’s at.” Harmon said officials had visited the site before making their decision. The church is located in the heart of the village on one of the four one-acre lots at the main intersection that were set aside as a town square when the Union Colony founded the community in 1836. Occupying the other three lots are the Vermontville museum (in the old Academy building), the United Methodist Church and the Town Parte. “We are unique in having in our abstract (for Vermont­ ville properties) the rules and regulations of the Union Col­ ony,” said Hannon. He read from such a docu­ ment a portion of the provi­ sion that stipulates the town square property is under con­ trol of the public. Hannon said turning down the church’s request for the alley relocation is “not an easy thing to do” because of the heritage of the church and the community. He noted that the settlers of the town were Congregational ists. Trustee Ron Houck ques­ tioned the legality of building a church addition on land that belongs to the community. He said he believes the matter should be put to a vote of the people. The idea of a church addi­ tion has been in the works for See Council, on page 2 Kids enjoy Summer Story Hour Seleena Carpenter (right) enjoys reading Tuesday afternoon with Hildred Peabody at Vermontville's public library during the first session of Summer Story Hour. Children ages 4 through 10 are welcome at the weekly events, held from 2 to 3 p.m. each Tuesday throughout July. Mrs. Peabody, representing the Vermontville’s Women's Club, which has charge of Story Hour, said that games also are to be included in the program. On the final Tuesday there will be a special treat for each child in attendance. Maple Valley system, was passed over for available runs. She is the only local substitute driver who is a member of the Michigan Education Support Personnel Association. This is because she is also employed by the school system as an aide. Sherwood said that accor­ ding to terms of a contract ratified by the board last Feb. 21, assignments of substitute drivers are to be on a rotating basis. The transportation director is to contact substitutes in order of the list until he finds one who is available to take a vacant run. The director may fill in only when no substitute is available, said Sherwood. She noted that Transportation Director Gerald Aldrich had driven sometimes when Winegar was available. “We know how you’ve done it in the past,” added Sherwood. “That no longer matters. The contract supersedes that.” She pointed out that the con­ tract does not promise equal hours for substitute drivers, only that assignments will be made on a rotating basis. Winegar works as an aide at Fuller Street Elementary William Flower See Flower, on page 7 Nashville Council OKs Putnam Library service area change by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Approval to change the makeup of the Putnam Public Library organization was one ofthe few items on the agenda at Thursday’s meeting of the Nashville Village Council. Very little other business was conducted at the briefses­ sion Loma Wilson, president of the Putnam Public Library Board, was present to explain the requested change. She said Maple Grove Township recently had given tentative approval to joining the Put­ nam Public. Library district, becoming a full support member along with Castleton Township and the Village of Nashville. Maple Grove has been part ofthe legal service area ofthe library since 1950, but is not a member of the district as established by state regula­ tions. Putnam Library also serves Assyria Township on a contractual basis. Both the village and Castleton Township were re­ quired to gived tentative ap­ proval to the agreement before a final resolution can be adopted by the Maple Grove Township Board. Wilson attended a meeting of Castleton Township earlier this month to get their goahead. These two units must also agree on the final adoption. “Maple Grove is interested in providing their constituents with basic services, such as fire and ambulance,” noted Wilson later, “and they want to provide other services (such as the library) when available.” She pointed out that Maple .Grove now participates in the Nashville-based fire and am­ bulance operation which is financed by all three govern­ mental units. Wilson said she expects the paper work on the library reorganization to be com­ pleted in the fall. Maple Grove Township then will be eligible to appoint a second representative to the Putnam Library board. The township presently is represented by Janet Rushford. By-laws of the board also have been changed to expand, from two to three each, the number of representatives from the village and Castleton Township. Those now serving for Nashville are Nita Brown, Genevieve Hafner and Kelly Shafer, while Castleton is represented by Loma Wilson, Diana Brown and Nadine Garlinger. In other business Thursday, the council okayed a request for a $1,000 payment to the See Nashville, on page 7 Opera House restoration under way Tom Brandenburg installed the last of the drywall last week in the restoration of Vermontville's 1898 Opera House. After application of joint compound, the drywall will be painted and original woodwork reinstalled. Brandenburg has done most of the con­ tracted work on the project, which was funded by a $25,000 state grant and $10,000 in local in-kind and cash contributions. A drive now is under way to raise additional funds for certan interior improvements not provided for in the grant. Completion is expected by the end of October. The historic building will be used as a community center. �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday, July 17, 1990 — Page 2 Council rejects church alley change plans,continued from front page trying to attract new people, more than a year. proposed expansion had not to grow,” added Krolik. Krolik read a letter written been drawn at that time (a By a unanimous vote the in March 1989 by the Ver­ year ago), explained Village council rejected the alley montville Village Council, Clerk Sharon Stewart Friday, realignment plan, but gave ingranting approval for the pro-.-.a .-.and neither the church comformal support to the building posed expansion plan which mittee nor the village council-l had been presented at that knew then that relocation of project. “We told these people in time by Louise Viele, a the alley might be necessary. March (last year) that it was church committee member. Krolik said he wished to go okay to go ahead and do “There was never anything on record that there would be this,” said Harmon. “As far said then about moving an no cost to the village for mov­ as building an addition you alley, closing an alley or ing the alley or for planting have a green light to go, but anything with an alley,” said new trees. He said the addi­ Village President Sue tion would be a beautiful asset- we feel the structure can be Villanueva. “As far as to the town, one that would at-z built without the alley being building an addition, we stand tract visitors. moved.” Battle Creek architect Ran­ behind you.” “We’re a small town dy Case was retained by the Architectural plans for the church, a small congregation church to draw the plans for the addition. He was one of a list of architects provided to the church by the State Historical Commission, which must approve any changes in the 1862 building, since it is designated as a state historical site. Villanueva suggested that perhaps the plans could be changed to allow the rear door of the addition to open to the south, instead of to the west. Krolik agreed that this is a possiblity, but concluded, “The best plan was to move the alley 10 feet west.” Mace Pharmacy He added however, that the church would abide by the council’s decision. In other business Thursday, the council: — Briefly discussed the ad­ vantages of establishing a transfer-recycling center with Vermontville Township, or of becoming associated with an existing facility. — Agreed to publish a “thank you” in the Maple Valley News to express ap­ preciation to homeowners who had complied with orders to clean up their properties. the annual Vermontville Chamber of Commerce street dance, to be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Aug. 18. — Turned down a request by a Vermontville Township resident to use a set ofvillageowned portable bleachers for a Labor Day weekend event at his residence. Villanueva said there is a policy forbidding use of village equipment on private property. HOMETOWN! 219 N. Main Street LUMBER YARD NASHVILLE Only one life — will soon be past 852-0845 219 S. State St. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Only what's done for Christ will last. Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 ATITS BEST HOME Nashville s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices — Approved closing a por­ tion of North Main Street for Jack 4 Judy • ( Country Kettle Cafe . Trowbridge Service OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 113 N. AAAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 HECKER Agency 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 YOUR HOUSE OF WORSHIP IS A GOOD PLACE TO COOL OFF Every summer many articles appear in newspapers and magazines, filled with advice on how to “beat the heat.” We are told how to dress and what to eat and drink, cautioned to avoid sunstroke, and warned against leaving small children or animals in a hot car. All of this is good advice, particularly since many of us are not so fortunate as to have a swimming pool or some body of water handy, or to live and work in an air conditioned environment. Another good suggestion during these summer dog days is to attend your House of Worship. You’ll find it very cool and pleasant inside, and you will receive the same spiritual refreshment now as at any other time of the year. Remember that the love of God is right there with you, to help you “keep your cool.” Fear no more the heat o’ the sun. - William Shakespeare "...the times ofrefreshing shall comefrom the presence of the Lord." - Acts 3 :19 Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA ................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m, PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.mREV. 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 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School .........9:45 A.M. Service ...... 11 P.M. Service ....... ..7 Wed. Service...... ..7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe REAUOR* WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726*0637 Office (517) 852-1501 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. 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 Worshi ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/a mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service .........11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . . .9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship .. 10 a.m. Church School ...... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS Fl wrr IS HERE Open a N.O.W. Checking Account or a Statement Savings Account and receive your SPIRIT card. Eaton Federal now has an Automated Teller Machine in our Charlotte and Eaton Rapids offices. With the SPIRIT card, you can access your checking or savings 24 hours a day. SPIRIT will save you time and money while offering you the convenience of doing all your financial business under one roof. When you’re out of town, use your SPIRIT card at all MAGIC LINE and CIRRUS locations where you work or play. CIRRUS. flK. Magic Line Get the "SPIRIT* at Eaton Federal OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-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 FDIC INSURED KQUM HOUSING vronuiun �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past By Susan Hinckley Nashville's two local banks consolidated in 1929 The prospect of con­ solidating Nashville’s two banks was the top news in Nashville 61 years ago this week. Other stories of the day dealt with an auto accident, a home fire, plans for the up­ coming Harvest Festival, and soil testing for local farmers by experts aboard a special railroad car. Details on these and other items of interest appeared in The Nashville News of July 18, 1929. Consolidation of Nashville banks may be voted — A move toward consolidation of Nashville’s two banks is in­ dicated in published notices to stockholders of the two banks in this issue of the News, which call for a meeting of those financially interested to consider the proposed con­ solidation program. Stockholders ofthe Farmers and Merchants Bank will meet Tuesday, July 23, at 4 p.m., while those ofthe State Saving Bank will meet in the evening of the same day. Consolidation of the two local banks, if effected, will see the withdrawl oftwo longestablished and reliable finan­ cial institutions in favor ofone larger and stronger banking business. Present plans, which must be ratified by at least two-thirds ofthe stock in each institution, call for removal of the banking building of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, a change in name to the Nashville State Bank, joining of the capital of the two banks, which amounts to $65,000, decrease in the personnel now employed, and general economies in the operation of one bank in place of two. Stock in the new bank will be issued share for share for the holdings of stockholders in the old institutions. That the plans which will be presented to the stockholders at their meetings on July 23, will meet with their approval is confidently expected by the directors of both banks, who have been working out the merger plans for several weeks. Culmination of the merger is expected to take place about the middle of August if the stockholders are favorably inclined. Consolidation of the two banks follows a long period of years of successful operation. The Farmers and Merchants Bank is the older of the two, having been organized in 1889, or 40 years ago... The bank has made a steady growth. When it started, it listed assets at $71,000. Its last statement, made June 29, shows assets of $786,000. The State Savings Bank, younger in years, has also made an excellent record. It was organized June 1, 1905... In 1908 assets of the bank were listed at $100,000. In the 21 years that have followed, this amount has been increas­ ed to $628,000, as shown in the statement of June 29. Who the personnel of the new bank will be is still undecided, according to bank officials. While tentative plans have been made, definite announcement cannot be made until the final reorganization takes place. Fewer employees will be necessary under the new ar­ rangements, there can be only one president and one cashier. (At Farmers and Merchants Bank, C.L. Glasgow and Carl Tuttle held those positions, respectively, and at State Sav­ ings, John Andrews and Chris Marshall.) However, desire to retire on the part of some of the of- ficials has been expressed at various times and the con­ solidation will offer this opportunity. (Note: When the new Nashville State Bank opened for business on Aug. 29, Glasgow was president and Marshall, cashier. By Oc­ tober, the bank had assets totalling almost one and onequarter million dollars, rank­ ing it second or third in the two-county Barry-Eaton region. Despite optimistic reports, a little less than two years after the consolidation, the bank failed to open for business on July 27, 1931. The crush of the Great Depression had finally reach­ ed Nashville. The bank went into receivership, and the village was without banking facilities until November 1935, when First National Bank of Battle Creek opened a branch here. Subsequent oc­ cupants of the same location have been Central National, Security National, SNB Bank and Trust, Comerica, and now, Hastings City Bank’s Nashville Branch.) Two children injured when auto upsets — Mrs. Myrtle Brown and four children ofGrand Ledge were injured in an automobile acci­ dent about noon Tuesday, when the car Mrs. Brown was driving struck loose gravel about two miles north of Vermontville. The two older children, June, age 8, and Lawrence, age 7, are in Pennock Hospital, Hastings. June received lacerations on one limb, which was slashed open from her ankle to her knee. Lawrence is suffering from a skull fracture. Mrs. Brown and the two smaller children escaped with a few bruises. Mrs. Brown was driving to The State Savings Bank can be seen in this mid-1920s view through Nashville's Central Park. It is directly behind the tree at right, just north of Glasgow's Hard­ ware (large building in center). Farmers and Merchants Bank was located in the present-day bank building (out of sight at extreme left), and this served as new quarters when the two institutions consolidated in the summer of 1929 to form Nashville State Bank. Less than two years after the merger, the new bank failed, another victim of the Great Depression. The loss left Nashville without banking facilities for more than four years. Nashville, expecting to return with her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. J.J. Marshall, who were to spend a few days at her home. The injured people were picked up by passing motorists, who took them to Vermontville, but finding no doctor available, they were rushed to Nashville, and taken to the office of Dr. C.K. Brown, who after dressing the wounds took the two older children and their mother to Hastings. Fann home was damaged by fire Friday evening — Fire, starting in the kitchen, spread to other rooms of the Merle Scott home north of Nashville about a mile Friday evening of last week, and did considerable damage before firemen and volunteers suc­ ceeded in getting it under control. The fire broke out about 8:30 o’clock. The whole Scott family had gone back in the field to pick raspberries after supper, when one of the children noticed the flames and smoke. Starting for the house, Mr. Scott called across to a neighbor, Fred Wotring, who turned in an alarm to the Nashville Fire Department. A hurried run was made to the scene by the department and the chemical apparatus, added to the results already obtained by a volunteer bucket brigade, brought the blaze under con­ trol, but not until it had gutted a considerable portion of the home. Luckily, water tanks at the farm home had been filled at supperr time and there was plenty of water available-for the bucket carriers to use in the preliminary fighting. This fact alone probably saved the home from destruction. Committies appointed for Harvest Festival Aug. 8-10 — Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival and Homecoming will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8, 9 and 10, these dates being decided upon at a meeting of festival boosters Monday evening. Those present were almost unanimously in favor of holding the celebration over three days instead of two, and of sparing no efforts to make this a record-breaking event in the history of the town. At the same meeting, Presi­ dent Seth I. Zemer announced the balance of his committee appointments, and plans and arrangements were quite thoroughly discussed. The program will necessarily be somewhat similar to that of previous years, but there will be numerous additions and in­ novations that will lead to the entertainment and amusement of Nashville’s visitors. The committee appoint­ ments were as follows: Street Manager — Phil Dahlhouser; Advertising Committee — G. C. Edmonds, J. Robert Smith, L.F. Feighner, Sam Couch, Leland Bennett, Clarence Mater, Charles J. Betts and Robert E. Surine; Sports Committee — E.L. Kane, E.D. Olmstead and Dr. H. R. Willet; Music Commit­ tee — Dr. E.T. Morris, Carl H. Tuttle and H.B. Andrews; Entertainment Committee — E.C. Kraft, C.H. Dahlhouser, Robert E. Surine, E.L. Kane and Menno Wenger. The solicitors appointed last week have their work prac­ tically completed, and a meeting will be held this (Thursday) evening at eight o’clock in the Nashville Club rooms, when the funds will be appointed to the various com­ mittees so they can proceed to prepare a definite program. // Many fanners visit Soils Laboratory car here Friday evening Farmers about Nashville took advantage of the opportunity to have their soil tested and get prescrip­ tions for its rejuvenation when about 50 of them visited the Soils Laboratory cat here last Friday evening. The car, a specially built Michigan Central unit, was in charge of O.B. Price, agricultural agent of the New York Central lines, ofDetroit, and accompanying it were special representatives from Michigan State College, who made the tests for farmers and gave them the desired information. The car arrived here at 6 p.m. and stayed until 9 o’clock for the convenience of farmers. The special benefits of limestone, which Michigan soil lacks, were stressed in the displays about the car, and in addition to the limestone, other fertilizers were discuss­ ed and recommendations made. Displays of crops of wheat and clover that had been rais­ ed on soil lacking lime, soil that had been limed, and soil that had both lime and fer­ tilizer applied, were shown with figures pertaining to the amount of money obtained from such crops, and were placed before the public inthe study of profits to be made from soils treatment. The luxuriant growth of such crops when lime and fer­ tilizer was used served to em­ phasize the practicability of applying such fertilizers to advantage. The soils car was brought into Barry County for a fiveday demonstration through the efforts of Paul Rood, county agricultural agent, co­ operating with the Michigan Central Railroad and Michigan State College. Locals — Darwin, 6-yearold son ofMr. and Mrs. Percy Penfold, was bitten by the large German police dog own­ ed by Phil Penfold Monday afternoon. The youngster was Car Wash at NASHVILLE FIRE BARN S A Michigan Central railroad siding at the Nashville depot served as a soil testing station for area farmers in July 1929. Staffing the laboratory aboard a special railroad car were representatives from Michigan State College. The benefits of lime and fertilizer applica- tions were emphasized during the team's five-day demonstration in Barry County. Nashville's 1904 passenger depot is seen in this circa-1915 photo, looking westward. The building now is home to the local VFW post. Sat., July 21 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. *3.00 A CAR Sponsored by ... Maple Valley Freshman Cheerleaders �From previous pogo— playing with the dog at the time and it bit him about the left ear causing an ugly gash and necessitating a physi­ cian’s treatment. The Misses Marie Ayers and Ruth Bassett of the Lentz Table Company attended the furniture show at Grand Rapids Wednesday with the Lentzes. The Wheaton College quintet, a group ofyoung men from the interdenominational college at Wheaton, IB,, presented a very inspiring and Obituaries Clifton J. Mason aWft(t S""fJ fciJ.S* a Si.* J JM Su **Mi ** fyhih !tyi if 0|.' ■dfsiiii ® ।। „ '*!■ w win kw tf toft !ni da lit lam tatli tailk^( » z; riWlwittik tyiutahji “ ““lifaDkta , V doHramfai ,.‘ d id muata Hi Milil I'udhM ttaWtetH-tia m NbiMfedl fl* tthtaR” c®® uwl d B| d* fan I! ' italttW*1 W Stud) of [1A111 jn failiA®05 Hi ton* #1. sacbcrop****' itii, rit; [fl. !® d dDr. unit- nW CidIk**®"'!' »“2* »*& C(1!'S put- K#lili* ' <1 1 NASHVILLE - Clifton J. Mason, 81, of 10935 Lawrence Road, Nashville, passed away Friday, July 13, 1990 at Thor­ napple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Mason was born on June 14, 1909 in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, the son of Thomas and Estelle (Mast) Mason. He lived all his life in the Nashville area and attended Mason Rural School and Charlotte High School. He was a farmer and lived 58 years in the house his grandfather built in 1898. He was married to Elsie Morgan of Eaton Rapids on May 2,1930, she preceded him in death June 27, 1974. He married Evelyn Lundstrum on July 3, 1975. He was a member of the Kalamo United Methodist Church and was chairman of the administration board for the church for many years; he was a trustee on the Kalamo township board and officer of the Eaton County Branch of the Federal Land Bank for several years. He served on the Mason District School Board and the Eaton County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed wood­ working and was an excellent carpenter. Mr. Mason is survived by his wife, Evelyn; two daught­ ers and sons-in-law, Virginia and Robert W. Curtis ofNash- ville and Betty and Dr. Harvey Myers ofBoise, Idaho; son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Joani Mason of St. Ignatius, Montana; two step-daughters and their husbands, Marilyn and Jack Cooke of Miami, Florida and Patricia and Larry Miller of McLean, Virginia; three step sons, Maynard Lundstrum and his wife Jolae of Battle Creek and Douglas Lundstrum and Kendall Lundstrum both of Nashville; nine grandchildren; five great­ grandchildren; 13 step­ grandchildren; two step great­ grandchildren; brother and his wife, Harlan and Catherine Mason of Mason; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vera and Clark W. Hill of Dade City, Florida and Rose and Ernest Perry of Mayer, Arizona; sister-in-law, Mary Mason of Charlotte; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by infant son, Wayne Robert; brothers, Floyd and John; sister, Dorothy Lawton. Funeral services were held Monday, July 16 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, with Reverend Brooks and Reverend Sanders officiating. Burial was at Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamo United Methodist Church. George R. Graham VERMONTVILLE George R. Graham, 70, of 190 Fifth Street, Vermontville, passed away Thursday, July 12, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Graham was bom on October 3, 1919 in Nashville, the son of Martin and Estella (Bassett) Graham. He was raised in Nashville and attended Nashville schools, Serving in the United States Army during World War II in Hawaii, in the Air Craft Division. He was married to Betty Rogers in Hastings after returning from the Army, that marriage ended in divorce. He married Jean Gearhart on December 27, 1952 in Nashville. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company, Hastings, retiring in 1983 after 30 years service as a machinist. Previ­ ously he worked at Wyler’s Garage in Vermontville and Lentz Table Company, Nashville. He was a member of Nash­ ville VFW Post and Vermont­ ville Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and net making. Mr. Graham is survived by his wife, Jean; two daughters, SonJia Wyatt, ofGrand Rapids and Georgia Fox ofCaledonia; two sons, Richard Gearhart of Gladstone and David Gearhart of Lansing; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Ida Belle Hawkins of Grand Ledge. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 15 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home with Reverend Richard Young officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery with full Military services by Nashville VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to George R. Graham Memorial Fund. . M»f* Illis 0* Summertime is\% (O®' M 1^1 alio M* PERM TIME tijK oU^a oU^af1 V Come to ... The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville, MI 726-0257 HOURS: 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday oft*. Some Evenings by Appointment entertaining program at the Baptist Church Saturday even­ ing. Negro spirituals sung by the quartet, vocal solos and duets, comet and saxaphone solos were piano accompani­ ment were included in the varied and interesting program. Ed Brumm has a night­ blooming cercus at his home, which was in bloom Monday night at midnight. They only bloom at that time and only stay until morning. It has three more buds to blossom, and the plants have to be three years old before they blossom. Several people were there and saw it. It was a very beautiful flower. Von Brady has for the past two weeks been in Detroit, where he is engaged in doing some papering and painting at the apartment house of E.L. Kane. The Rev. Arthur Longfield of Rives Junction, a former pastor of the local Baptist Church, accompanied by Mrs. Longfield. visited Nashville friends last Thurs­ day afternoon. They also at­ tended the funeral of A.C. Halbert at the Halbert country home, south of town, Sunday afternoon. Frank Pember of Detroit, a former resident of Nashville and vicinity, was in town last week calling on old acquain­ tances and making new. Mr. Pember has been out to Thor­ napple for a few days fishing. Contributions given Putnam The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. July 17. 1990 — Page 5 Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events announced Wednesday, July 18 Goulash, wax beans, California blend, cookie, milk. Thursday, July 19 Quiche, spinach, tomatoes, bread, oleo. fruit, milk. Friday, July 20 Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli cuts, beets, bread, oleo, fruit, milk. Monday, July 23 Chopped beef steak with gravy, parsley potatoes, bread, oleo. pudding, milk. Tuesday. July 24 Beef Stroganoff, french cut green beans, cauliflower, peaches, milk. Events Wednesday. July 18 Delton. Bill Vona and his dancing dolls; Nashville, blood pressure; Hastings, crafts or cards. Thursday. July 19 STANTON'S Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo, trip to Holland. Friday. July 20 - Hastings, cards; Nashville, popcorn, birthday party, hospice. Monday, July 23 Hastings, popcorn. Back For­ ty Band. Cake Walk; Delton. Hospice. Tuesday. July 24 - all sites puzzles; Nashville. Victor Klatt on adult abuse. (517)726-0181 M4 SOU1N HM1S1KCT i£MCfflMU€.IKN&n 49096 mshvue (517) 852-1717 .X.“5X NEW LISTING! ‘THORNAPPLE LAKE - 2 bedroom mobile home ’Satellite Dish included •Storage Shed •Deck ■Possible Land Contract (M-35) 'Approx', one acre with nice garden area 'Two bedroom home 'Good location on paved road Only $23 500 (N-78) ‘Very nice 1987 14x70 two bodroom, two bath mobile home ‘Approx, two acres of land ‘Dining area, living room, deck (CH-103) ‘located west of Charlotte 'Three bedrooms, large rooms 'Attached garage plus a storage building Owners may consider a land contract (N-77) to Public Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory of Peggy Everts by Louis and Joanne Rozek. In memory of Bertha Mar­ shall by Betty Woods, Mrs. Alice Marshall, Marshall and Helen Green, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sherman, Clarence and Hazel Spidel, Vanessa Carpenter, friends and neighbors of Warnerville, Woodland United Methodist Church, and by Dessa Handel. In memory of Ethel Mason by Betty Woods. In memory of Theodore Mason by Ceylon and Nadine Garlinger. In memory of C. Roe Tuttle by Vidian and Louise Roe. In memory of Sterling Bahs by Ceylon and Nadine Garlinger. A donation was given in ap­ preciation of Ron Cook by Genevieve Hafner. Correction: The Maple Valley High School advanced wood shop class refinished the old children’s table. A new table was also purchased by Maple Valley Concrete and the Ohler family Donationms to the refur­ bishing fund at the library may be mailed to Post Office Box C, Nashville. 49073, or brought to the library. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors will be listed in a memorial book and those named in gifts will be inscribed on a scroll in the new addition. They will also be listed in the Maple Valley News. Birth announcement— Brian and Lorraine Benedict of Vermontville are pleased to announce the birth of a son, Daniel Brian Benedict, bom June 11. He joins a brother, David, at home. Grandparents are Ray­ mond and Ardath Wilcox of Sunfield and Harold and Edith Benedict of Vermontville. Daniel’s great grandmothers are Arlene Weeks and Hildred Hynes both of Sunfield. Two story home with paved road location Bom (CH-102) Nice mobile home located at Thornapple Lake ‘Garage (M-34) TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Thursday, July 19 • 6 PM Located one mile southwest of Charlotte on Battle Creek Hwy. (Old M 78) to Kalamo Hwy., 6 miles west of Swift Road and 54 mile south EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM RANCH with two baths, walkout basement, 2 car garage. Located on approx. 10 acres. Can be seen by appointment. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Monday,July 23 • 6 PM Located I mite north of Sunfield on Sunfield Road to Eaton Hwy. and H mile west REMOOCLED HOME with two baths, fireplace, huge kitchen, lots of storage with outbuildings located on approx. 2.79 acres approx. 77 acres with woods. OPEN HOUSE: Tuesday, July 17 - 4:30-6:00. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Thursday, July 26 • 6 PM Located 2 miles east of Sunfield on Ad-43 or 3 miles west of Mulliken to Dow road, 2% miles south of McWhorter Rood and '/• mile west (2 miles south of Centennial Acres Golf Course) FOUR EXCELLENT PARCELS - Three approved for building ond one for farming with possible building. Two parcels with woods, one with pond. Parcels range in size from 13.55 acres to 38.18. Auctioneer on Site: Wednesday, July 18 - 4:30-6:00 or by appointment. Joe & Morse Andrews-852-0712 ________Penes Stetto-852-9191 Chris Stanton-543-0598 CMy Dootttle-726-0605 Bob Carrier-726-0331 Katoieett J. Swan-fLaasint) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday. July 17. 1990 — Page 6 Newest Nashville business repairs restaurant equipment By Susan Hinckley The newest business on Nashville’s Main Street is Swanson Commercial Food Equipment Service Inc. The firm, however, is not new to the area; for the past 12 years it has operated from quarters at its owners' home on Kalamo Highway, rural Nashville. Craig and Joanne Swanson last month relocated it to the former Fuzzy’s Fun Room at 177 N. Main St. (This is the north half of the building that for many years was occupied by Kelley’s Variety Store.) Specializing in service and repair on all sorts of restaurant equipment, the company now has five trucks on the road responding to client calls. Repairmen can be paged en route by the office staff. In addition to repair work, Swanson’s is contracted to in­ stall restaurant equipment for several large companies, in­ cluding Coca-Cola, Minute Maid, Hills Bros., and General Foods, and is a distributor of repair parts, often sending them as far away as the Upper Peninsula. They also are designated to do factory-authorized repair work for several manufac­ turers of restaurant equipment. Craig Swanson has 20 years experience in the business, starting in his father’s business in Detroit, where he grew up. When he decided to go out on his own, he chose Nashville for its scenic rural setting and its central location to metropolitan areas. Swan­ son said he realized that he loved the country life as a youth, when he spent sum­ mers on his uncle’s farm in Canada. “I picked Nashville because I knew I could live in the country and satisfy customers in that area,” he said. Good Luck to ... JACINDA & RYAN at Eaton County Fair "The Mirrors image" /J.P6 wii.i.oi.2 iujaa6u His business card includes a small map with Nashville as the heart of a service area cir­ cle stretching from Grand Rapids to Lansing on the north, and from Kalamazoo to Jackson on the south. In reality, Swanson’s ser­ vice area exceeds that map by many miles. They now ser­ vice restaurants stretching from Indiana on the south to Ludington on the north, and as far east as Mt. Pleasant. Three of the four phone lines coming into the Nashville headquarters are toll-free 800 numbers for the convenience of his clients. He plans to ex­ pand the phone system to eight lines. The Swanson firm has a total of 10 employees, in­ cluding the two secretaries, Lisa Hansen and Betty Nichols, who staff the attrac­ tive, spacious office. Among the furnishings, there are photos of Swanson’s family, which in addition to his wife, includes son Craig Jr., daughter Tara, and a niece and nephew, Jennifer MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRY1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N- MAIN ST” NASHVLLE Phone (517) 852-1,915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.. .Eve.. 726-0223 (Graduate Reoltort Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available GOOD 4 BEDROOM HOME IN NASHVILLE - Walking distance to downtown. Corner lot with fenced in yard, several appliances included. This home is ready to move into. Make an appointment soon to see this one! (N-340) “COUNTRY HOME” ON 10 ACRES BETWEEN NASHVILLE & HASTINGS - 2 plus bedroom home, outbuildings, private setting, great view, Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. Price: $31,500. (CH-345) DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST.. HUBERT DENNIS...... GARRY KNOLL.......... “TATE” MIX.............. NOW $37,900!! POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS - 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) “COUNTRY HOME” ON 1.5 ACRES - 6 room, 2 bedroom home, all recently remodeled, oak cabinets & oak trim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 'pole barn & satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools, NE of Vermontville. Priced at $49,000. (CH-343) VACANT LAND VACANT LOT ON M-79 east of Hastings. "Perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) 26 ACRE HORSE FARM - $64,900 Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 k. acres. (F-319) 20 ACRES - PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE ■ Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) and David Koch, whom the Swansons are raising. One also notes an im­ pressive shelf of books, all dealing with variations of the same subject: the importance ofhaving a positive attitude in life and in business. Said Swanson, modestly, “I’ve read them all.” New books at Putnam Public Library offered A Memorial Shelf has been established in the children’s wing in memory of former Nashville News editor Donald F. Hinderliter. The following books have Hair Stylist for Man, Woman * children 111 N. Main. Nashville 852-9192 Owner Craig Swanson fields another phone call Tuesday at his busy head­ quarters on Nashville's Main Street. He chose the community 12 years ago for its scenic setting and its central business location. .852-1740 852-1784 .852-1543 726-0122 .852-0786 .726-0332 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,500!! NASHVILLE - Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & currently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Call Sandy. (N-306) THORNAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE FOR $25,000!! Neat 2 bedroom cot­ tage with lake access — 2 new decks, storage shed & aluminum siding!! All in ‘‘move-in” condition. Call Sandy. (CH-269) BUYERS ARE WAITING!! If you are thinking of making a "change," give us a call! WE NEED LISTINGS FOR: • Homes in Nashville & Vermontville • Country Homes — • Small Farms & Large Farms • Vacant Parcels for Building Sites • Large Parcels for Hunting & Recreational Use 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) been placed there for our young adult patrons: “Straight Talk About Parents” and “Straight Talk About Drugs and Alcohol” by Elizabeth A. Ryan; “Coping With Sibling Rivalry” by Shari Cohen; “Coping with the Dating Game” by Michael Dumond; “A Substance Call­ ed Food” by Gloria Arenson; “Rational Madness: The Paradox of Addiction” by Ray Hoskins; “Coping With Drug Abuse” by Gabrielle Edwards; “Love and Sex and Growing Up” by Eric W. Johnson; “Overcoming Acne” by Alvin Silverstein; “Babysitting” by Frances Dayee; “Coping with Loneliness” by Paul Gelinas; “Coping with A Negative Body Image” by Kathy Bowen-Woodward; “Coping With Romantic Break-Up” by Allen Ottens; “Now You’ve Got Your Period” by Ellen Voelckers Mahoney; “Cop­ ing With Family Violence” by Morton Kurland; “Copipg With Peer Pressure” by Leslie Kaplan; “Straight Talk: Answers to Questions Young People Have About Alcohol” by Dr. Ralph Jones. Seven books in a series, called the “Everything You Need to Know Books,” have been added. They are “About Birth Control” by Gary Mucciolo, M.D.; “Date Rape” by Frances Haines; “Smoking” by Elizabeth Keyishian; “Your Parents’ Divorce” by Linda Johnson; “Teen Pregnancy’’ by Tracy Hughes; “Teen Motherhood” by Jane Hammerslough; and “Stepfamilies” by Bruce Glassman. A six-volume set of the “Encyclopedia of Good Health” by Mario Orlandi, Donald Prue and Annette Spence deal with Substance Abuse; Nutrition; Maintain­ ing Good Health; Stress and Mental Health; Exercise; and Human Sexuality. Wanted INSTANT CASH for house­ hold goods, tools, furniture, appliances, stereos, jewelry, camping and sporting equipment and much, much more. Second Hand Comers, 102 W., State St. Hastings, 945-5005. The back room of Swanson Commercial Food Equip­ ment Service holds a good supply of parts for repair of various types of restaurant grills, fryers, dishwashers, etc. The firm keeps five repair trucks on the road, and is a distributor of parts. Turn to Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville r-or A. utomobi i-li e tInsurance. ®tan Trumble Hastings Mutual ! Kf Insurance Company |tt Were only silent until you need us. BURD — FOR — TRUSTEE Maple Grove Twp. Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butler Rd., Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 — Page 7 Flower re-elected board president, School in Nashville, where The board decided instead her daily duties end at 2:30 to table the grievance until p.m. Aldrich said Winegar their regular August meeting had not been called to to allow Sherwood time to substitute on some afternoon meet with Harlow Claggett of runs because he felt that the Michigan Association of “time was not adequate for School Boards, who will her to be there and to have the represent the local board in bus checked out according to negotiations on the issue. state regulations.” Also tabled for more study Aldrich said the pre-run was a Fuller-Kellogg check takes about five Discipline Handbook recently minutes. He noted that compiled by a Discipline AcWinegar would have had to tion Team, comprised of leave Fuller Street School, teachers and aides from those drive to the Reed Street two Nashville elementary garage, check out her bus and, schools. in some cases be at Vermont­ Sandy Briggs, a teacher at ville’s Maplewood School Kellogg, said the group was within 10 minutes to be on asking for board support to schedule. use the handbook as a pilot But Winegar contended that project during the first there is no conflict in the time semester of the new school frame, and said she has never year. been late in meeting the 2:40 President Bill Flower quesp.m. deadline. tioned why the book did not Board member Irma Gene also include Maplewood Baker said she did not wish to School in Vermontville. sound unkind to Winegar but “I wouldn’t even want to questioned, “Why is anyone talk about it unless it includes allowed to hold two positions all the kids,” he said. “If in the school district?” you’re going to present a Baker cited the case of a package, it should include all relative who works in another the elementary schools.” school system in a similar The book is a guide for situation, and has encountered handling various situations problems. concerning discipline, van­ Superintendent Carroll dalism, etc., in a consistent Wolff said holding two jobs in manner. The book contained a the school system is permissi- form for parental review and ble if both jobs are part-time. approval. MESPA is requesting that Dave Doozan, principal of Winegar be paid for all the Maplewood, told the board, runs for which they believe “What you are getting here is she was eligible, but for which a cry for help from Nashville she was not called. Sherwood teachers for a full-time presented a detailed chart, principal.” pinpointing approximately 40 Fuller-Kellogg principal such alleged violations occur­ Nancy Potter must split her ring since the contract was time between the two school ratified. buildings, therefore is not Board member Charles always immediately available Viele Sr., moved to deny the to handle difficult situations, request, but later withdrew it committee members after new board member John explained. Krolik and recently appointee Doozan added that at Irma Gene Baker said they did Maplewood, “We don’t have not have enough knowledge of a lot ofthese problems (outlin­ the situation to make an in­ ed in the handbook), but formed vote on the matter. Fuller-Kellogg needs to go NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing July 19, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nashville Village Council Chambers. PURPOSE: Charles Reid is requesting a special use permit and/or var­ iance in order to add 6’ to the front of the existing carport and convert it into a garage on the property located at 435 S. Main. The property is presently zoned Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Vermontville Hardware THE PAINT SALE CONTINUES! O■VEv/0/ |1l|Fb All H.W.I. Paint Products Manufactured by Sherwin-Williams Sale Prices Good until July 31, 1990 Cash & Cary — While Supplies Last — Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 from front page more specific.” He said that as long as the district has one principal for two buildings, “you are going to need this kind of program.” Copies of the handbook were distributed to each board member for review. “We will look at it,” Flower promised the representatives of the Discipline Action Team. In other business at Mon­ day’s meeting, the board: — Heard Supt. Wolff’s report that the state equalized valuation of properties in the school district for 1990-91 had increased 5.21 percent over last school year. This is an increase of $3,300,905, with a gain of $2,497,140 in Barry County and $803,765 in Eaton County. — Approved Cynthia Gatewood as cheerleading coach for high school and junior varsity footfall and basketball, and Sandy Briggs as cheerleading coach for ninth grade. — Hired Marjorie Wolff as teacher for the in-school suspension room. — Approved the firm of Foote, Iles & Lloyd as school auditors, and the firm of Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg as school attorneys and counselors at law. Nashville Council OKs Putnam Library service area change from front page Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Transfer Recycling Board. Council members had tabled the request last month, pending answers to questions they had about the operation of the site. Village President Ray Hinckley asked all coun­ cil members to attend the regular meeting of the Transfer-Recycling Board Monday evening, July 30, at the Castleton Township hall. From Our Readers Poll opposes flag burning A copy of my recent letter requesting readers to respond with their concerns about flag burning and disrespect for Old Glory was sent to the Maple Valley News, Lakewood News and the Grand Ledge Independent. These publica­ tions cover all, or most, ofour greater area. I wondered how people in rural America, or “Mainstream U.S.A.,” felt about the issue. The response was tremen­ dous. There were personal phone calls and comments from people we met in public. No one was solicited for their opinion. It was all spontaneous. These 57 responses are on file and represent more than 110 people sharing their con­ cerns. This meant husbands and wives and other adult family members. In addition, 50 citizens took the time and effort to send us letters or cards. These were also multiple. One letter had eight signatures and another seven. These were at least equal to the above 110. Thus, the total of those ex­ pressing themselves would be at least 220. The cards and let­ ters are also on file. The responses came from Vermontville, Nashville, Hastings, Woodland, Grand Rapids, Freeport, Clarksville, Saranac, Lake Odessa, Lans­ ing, Portland, Ithica, Clare, Mulliken, Grand Ledge, Charlotte and, of course, Sunfield. Of the total number, one card and One letter supported the Supreme Court decision making it legal to bum the flag as a legitimate matter of ‘ ‘free speech” and “dissent.” One indirect response also in­ dicated agreement with this position. The majority, some 98 per­ cent, were vehement in stating that burning the flag was in no way connected with “free speech.” They regarded it as vandalism that needs to be punished, rather than condoned. There was a great deal of concern that disrespect for the flag, and thus our national heritage, is a symptom of disregard for the basic values that America is founded on. We are reminded that a wise person once said, “That na­ tion that rejects its heritage and denies its heroes is bound to fall.” A well-known civic leader and retired educator, Martha Zempke, from Vermontville, expresseed her concern with, “I wonder what our country is coming to?” A veteran of 10 years in ser­ vice, before and through World War II and after, Lawrence Frith, also of Ver­ montville, was concerned with the lack ofrespect for the flag and the Pledge of Allegiance at public events, graduation, ball games, etc. Another combat veteran said that “flag burning is an insult to everyone who ever fought, bled and died in defense ofthe values it proud­ ly stands for.” I thank everyone, pro and con, who took the time and ef­ fort to contact us with their See Poll, on page 8 Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 157 S. Main Street Vermontville County 4-H shooting sports tournament set for Aug. 4 Eaton County 4-H Shooting Sports participants are making final preparations for the an­ nual County Shooting Sports Tournament Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Bellevue Conservation Club. BB guns, firearms and ar­ chery events will take place. The tournament will start at 10 a.m. In order to compete in the state tournament, 4-H members must compete in the county tournament. The state tournament will be held Satur­ day, Aug. 25, at the Capitol Area Sportsmen’s League in Lansing. Entry forms for the county tournament are available at the Extension office and must be returned by July 20. Con­ tact the Extension office for more information. ANTACID PLUS 12 OZ. 287 COMPARf 10 MAALOX PLUS Pee Wee football coaches meeting set A Vermontville Pee Wee football coaches’ meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednes­ day, July 18, at the home of Tony Wawiemia, 501 S. Main St. Anyone interested in coacning the teams this fall is asked to attend. The three Vermontville teams will be third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, and seventh and eighth grade. CLEANER TABLETS 36’S 757 tEPHjfficW 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 — Page 8 Van stolen in Vermontville crashes into tree in Nashville J-Ad Graphics News Service NASHVILLE - A van re­ ported stolen from Ver­ montville was driven into a tree on Reed Street and abandoned last week. The 1979 Dodge Van crashed into the tree just east of State Street shortly before 6 a.m. on July 10. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies Tim Rowse and Dan Ridge said the driver was eastbound on Reed Street when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree 10 feet off •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■a ■ * •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* : BINGO : of the east side of the street. The van rolled onto its side after the crash. Witnesses said the driver walked away from the acci­ dent after the collision. The driver was described as a young man in his early 20s, 5-foot 9-inches tall with a medium build and dark, short hair. The vehicle was reported stolen at 6:30 a.m. that morning from the 170 block of South Main Street in Vermontville, said an Eaton County Sheriffs Department spokeswoman. Barry County deputies have a suspect in the case. The matter remains under in­ vestigation. । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA " J THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.B J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family 852-9481 Owner — Diana Kuempel The van was severely damaged in the accident, which occurred less than two blocks east of M-66. The vehicle was towed from the scene to a Nashville storage lot by Powers' Wrecker. A sturdy young maple along the south side of Reed Street was uprooted by the force of impact. The tree was one of several planted in the village in recent years to replace older, dying maples. OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Fire damages Vermontville two-story home VERMONTVILLE - Fire­ fighters from Vermontville and Nashville battled a blaze that severely damaged an Orchard Street home Friday afternoon. The fire appeared to begin in the upper portion of the MID-SUMMER SALE PRICES $499 YOUR CHOICE STANLEY $2.99 THRIFTY®' HACKSAW NE1S6N® Rugged plated steel frame, fits 10”, 12” blades. 15-565 SPOT RAIN® 35 Dial 5 multi-pattern sprinkler • 5 sprinklers in 1 - Covers up to: - 35’ diameter circle or half circle - 35’ square -15’ x 40’ rectangle ■ 6’ x 60’ strip NE1S6N* 2150 STANLEY $499 s2.99 UTILITY KNIFE 2 position knife handles stores extra blades. 10-299 $J99 RAINPULSE® 85 • Adjusts to water all or any part of an 85’ diameter circle • Diahand diffuser pin control distance and spray • Water saver arm virtually eliminates wasteful side splash • Series - connection base — connect another hose and sprinkler 1150 $4.99 CHALK LINE REEL & CHALK Complete package. Chalk -reel and 4 oz. container of blue chalk. 47-671 STANLEY s2.99 9” TOP READING TORPEDO LEVEL Top read allows visibility. 42-294 Large area sprinkler or spike base NEISeN® STANLEY feature greater PISTOL-GRIP WATER NOZZLE Heavy-duty all-zinc metallized body. Clip locks any spray pattern. All brass valve stem and adjusting nut. Stainless steel spring with lifetime packing. Individually carded. $499 RAINSHOWER® 40 Non-puddling sprinkler • Covers up to 40’ x 66’ (2600 sq. ft.) • Patented Turbo-Heart® mechanism gives uniform coverage in all watering positions Fairlawn Margaret Graham. Vermontville firefighter Ken Frith said the house could not be occupied after the blaze. "It’s a hardship for her, an elderly woman who is legally blind,” Frith said about the resident. "It’s rough for her." Poll opposes flag burning Continued from page 7 opinions and convictions. A copy of the poll will go to all candidates for a seat in the House of Representatives. It will also go for candidates running for the United States Senate. Lawrence Frith has requested the results so that he can send it to the American Legion. I end this letter with a quotation of one of the most meaningful cards in response to the issue of “flag burning”: “Dear Mr. Fleetham. I was very happy to read your letter in the G.L. Independent. You can count me as a protester against flag burning. As an American by choice, I feel very strongly about our flag, and am disappointed with the outcome in Washington. Thank you. Signed, Ernst W. Floeter, Grand Ledge, Mich. As a young man he was conscripted into Hitler’s ar­ my. He was captured by the ’ Allies and sent to the U.S. as a prisoner of war. After the conflict, he returned to his native land for a short time. Then he came back to America and took up citizen­ ship in the U.S.A. He is a pro­ fessional photographer and an active civic leader in the adopted land he loves. Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. C * W 0^ TOOL SALES GLNLRAL MtRCHlIDISt 3 Miles Noth of I-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 516-527-2724 Fassett Body Shop GARDEN HOSE by SWAN® small two story home, but the exact cause was not available on Monday. The building suffered ex­ tensive damage but may not be a total loss. An estimate of the damage was not com­ plete on Monday. The house was occupied by 5/8x50 — PHONE — • Includes special 2-year guarantee! • Reinforced for flexibility, king resistance. • Brass full-flow couplings. 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday 1015 HOMETOWN) LUMBERYARD COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and rust repair 852-0882 219 S. State, Nashville (ebokcredit flMNONC AVAJLaM Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, July 17, 1990 — Page 9 Metal shop students build carts Several Maple Valley High School Metal Shop students have combined talents to build two carts for the track teams. By using some donated materials, the carts were built for about $250, as compared to $1,300 for a commercially made product. The carts will be used to move the pole vault and high jump mats into storage nightly. William Kipp said Roger Green, Hal Phenix, Pat Thompson, and Jim Whelpley contributed materials. Metal Shop students (from left) Derek Morawski, Troy Teneyck, Jason Royal, Al Morgan, Joe Kruger Tony Eye, Steve Hay, Mike Martin and Mark Lancaster stand next to one of the carts. USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS The women of the Con­ gregational and Methodist churches of Vermontville are inviting the women of the community to the annual “Sunshine Party.” It will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Methodist Church. Martha 1986 John Deere 4450 Powershift, 2-WD, 780 hours. 1984 John Deere 4880 M.F. Vermontville annual 'Sunshine Party’ set for July 27 wd Kuch from Charlotte will be the program with her musical abilities. The Sunshine Party was formed 52 years ago as a lov­ ing gesture to make new friends, renew friendships, and to honor the older ladies. The Sunshine committee con­ sists of Mary Fisher, chair­ man; Jeri Baker, Madeline Forest, Joan Hasselback, Cin­ dy Krolik and Pat O’Dell Garage Sale Thank You JUNIORS AND CHILDRENS CLOTHES various sizes, home interior, toys and misc. B Knoll 526 State StThursday June 12 th. CARD OF THANKS A spe ;ial thanks to my friends and neighbors for food, cards, calls of concern and prayers; to my family for never ending support. Thanks to Dr. Myers and Dr DeGoa. God Bless you. Delores Knoll. ONE DAY ONLY Rain or shine everything must go. July 21st, 9-6. Toys by Johnson & John­ son, Little Tykes, Fisher Price, boys Oshkosh and Health Tex clothes, size 0-12. Girls pre-teen clothes, plus lots more. All in good condition. 112 Queen St, Nashville. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Business Services BANKRUPTCY ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free (1)805-687-6000 ExL R-6574 for current Federal List Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Personals 1955 John Deere 70D 1981 John Deere 6620 Combine 1390 hours. John Deere 336 Baler John Deere 346 Baler with 30 ejector. John Deere 3970 Forage Harvester New Holland 845 Round Baler cehl 1400 Round Baler Cehl 1090 Mower conditioner New Holland 1495 windrower Turnco Gravity box With gear. LAWN & CARDEN Maple Leaf Grange planning swiss steak benefit Members of Maple Leaf Grange will be serving a swiss steak dinner Saturday, July 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the A.A. Pregnancy Center in Charlotte. Entertainment will be given by Bernie and Co., gospel singers from Bellevue. Alone & Single? Free brochure. Date-Mates Inc., Box 2080-AF5 Decatur, IL. 62524-2080; Banner. Phone CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING July 11, 1990-7:40-9:56 p.m. Present: J. Cooley, L. Pixley, N. Rasey, W. Wilson, D. Garvey/Deputy Clerk. Absent: J. Jarvie/Clerk. Also present: T. Spoelstra, F. Burd, E. Wilson, L. Wilson, O. Moore. Gen. Fund Bal. $60,795.95; B. G. Bal. $38,792.93; Fire Vot. Bal. $25,519.82; Amb. Vot. Bal. $29,074.52; Twp. Imp. Bal. $87,448.86; Cem. PPC #1 $336.38 and #2 $81.28. Bills approved: Twp. Imp: Ba. Co. Rd. Comm $9076.00; Mich. Chloride $4296.60; Reappraisal Ser­ vices, Inc. $9254.00. Gen. Fund: C.F.C J. Jarvie W. Wilson State of Ml Quill Cas/MG/N Amb FLR.u. nFdrPobihxallieacnyhc..e........ QTPwouspilt.lmIamspter......... $106.33 484.12 90.00 273.18 3.70 2500.00 ..... 32904506.8.503.05 ... 1.0...0.401805..4008 Help Wanted GOVERNMENT JOBS $16,040o-$59,230/yr. Call Hastings 945-9554. Summary estimates. 543-1002. 1800 hours. EQUIPMENT LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and the Mi Bell Blk. Grant M. V. News.......... Mi Twp. As J.W. Cooley N. Rasey H.C. Bank Consumers Pow Cas/M.G./Na Fire C.F.C Village of Nash C/MG/Na Recycle 66.75 500.00 18.00 20.00 998.60 90.00 607.12 85.88 3250.00 106.33 15.88 1000.00 Block Grant: Yoder Window and Siding 6200.00; Barry/Eaton Health 85.00; Hastings City Bank 654.00; St. of Ml 277.11; Cheryl Barth 1406.63; Cov. Cons. 4875.00; Don Langham 4354.00; Ross Weber 5402.00; M.V. News 43.20; J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 44.14. Other business: Approval of Maple Grove becoming a member of the Putnam Public Library district. Information on Prosposal of E911, Castleton to request our calls to go to Charlotte then forwarded, until Barry County's system is operational. Approval to transfer $10,000.00 from the Gen. Fund to Twp. Imp. 1-800/345-MATE. Mow Now. Pay Later. 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VERMONTVILLE 735 E. Sherman St.-, Nashville PHONE-852-1910 ’Freight and prep additional. With 10% down, after tax, at 16.9% APR �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 — Page 10 Nashville man getting acquainted with family By Susan Hinckley For Duane Curtiss of Nashville, life has been a series of surprises. He learned as a 12-year-old Lansing youth that he had been adopted by his parents. He was located as a teen-ager by a sister whom he did not know existed. He discovered that the lady whom he had always believed as an “aunt from California” was actually hjs biological mother. And he learned only last November that he has an older brother whom he has never seen. A visit last week from his sister, Wanita LeJeune of Spr­ ing Hill, Fla., after a 32-year separation, has helped Duane bring all the family ties back into focus. The story began in 1940 at Mt. Pleasant when the three young Ayris children, Frank, 3, Wanita, 2, and Duane, three-months old, were separated by the break-up of their parents’ marriage. Plac­ ed in different adoptive homes, all were raised in Michigan: Frank at Merrill, Wanita at St. Louis, and Duane in Lansing. Since Wanita’s adoptive mother was a twin to the wife of one of the young girl’s uncles, she was raised on the “edge of the family,” and from this vantage point she was able to learn that somewhere she had two brothers. After her foster mother died when Wanita was 14, the teen-ager began searching for her biological father. Even­ tually she was adopted by him and his new wife, and lived with them at Midland. From there she proceeded to look for Frank and Duane. Within a short time she was able to track down the older brother. They met, and at­ tended the fair at Midland, she recalls. It was difficult for Frank, and it still is, “to ac­ cept that we are family.” Wanita located Duane when he was 17 years old, still liv­ ing in Lansing. When she notified him that she was com­ ing to visit him, Duane was “terrified” and went fishing to avoid the meeting. “He wasn’t ready for it,” says Wanita, but he soon became interested. Duane recalls it as a time of being very shy. Wanita did not tell Duane about their older brother at that time. All three children were able to see their biological mother on her death bed at a Saginaw hospital in April 1958, but the paths of the two boys never crossed, not even there. The death of his mother came as a double shock of Duane. She had asked to have him brought to her so that she might see him before she passed away. At that time, Duane’s adoptive parents had to tell their son that the woman he would see in the hospital was the lady who had periodically visited their home throughout his youth, known to him as an “aunt from California.” She was really his mother, they explained. “I can remember her play­ ing with me when she came to visit,” recalls Duane. His mother was in Michigan for a visit when she was taken ill, hospitalized, and died two clings Sanitary Service, /„ |ii9__4_5__-4493 or 1.. --8-_0_0_-_8_6_6 __-_4_4__9_3ii Serving Hastings ' & Barry County Communities Since 1950 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS 90 Gallon Kart Service Available -.-A V*- LANDFILL vMV Open to Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 days later. The day after her mother’s funeral, Wanita moved to Florida. “And we lost complete touch, all of us, right there,” she remembers. Wanita said that her first husband discouraged her family contacts. Duane married six months later and moved away from Lansing. He later learned that he had grown up just a mile from the home of his uncle (his mother’s brother) but though he knew theman, he was never aware of the connection. While Duane moved from place to place in Michigan, Wanita and her brother, Frank, both ended up in Florida, though neither knew the whereabouts of the other. The circumstances that led to their second reunion was truly strange. Wanita was then working as a waitress. One day a young lady who was a co-worker of Wanita’s son-in-law came into the restaurant. She had never met Wanita before, but carefully studied her face and said, “You look so familiar to me.” Had they met before? wondered Wanita aloud. “No,” responded the young lady, “but I know so­ meone who has the same man­ nerisms as you and the same facial expressions.” She immediately handed Wanita a business card and urged her to call a number listed on it. The phone call was made, but not by Wanita. The young woman dialed the number herself and asked, “Do you have a sister named Wanita?” The answer was HimplicHt/ ♦OVERSTOCK SALE* On our best selling models. 16LTH • 16LTD Vanguard Briggs ' and Stratton • Hydrostatic Auto List *3799 *2995J SAVE $80400 S • Free floating 48” r three blade mower • 12.5 HP twin cylinder engine Hydrostatic Auto -JBB List *3,699 *2699 SAVE $100000 6212.5H > * Free floating 42” three blade mower • 12.0 HP engine 1 • 5 speed, all gear transaxle List *2700 5212G Optional Turbo Cart ... *2045> SAVE $65500 J S Duane Curtis of Nashville and his sister, Wanita LeJeune, of Florida, were reunited last week after a 32-year separation. Parted by adoption when Duane was only three months old, she first located him in 1957, but later lost touch until 1988. Wanita also track­ ed down an older brother, whom Duane has never seen and did not know existed until last November. affirmative. Brother and sister had a phone conversation, then met the next evening at a restaurant. They had not seen each other for 21 years. All those year’s Wanita never gave up hunting for Duane. Once, while she was in Florida, she called all the listings for Curtiss in the Lan­ sing phone director, with no luck. Changes in her life took her from Florida to Michigan to Tennessee and back to Florida. Still, she searched for her younger brother. Meanwhile, Duane had launched his own search by tracing family names. He thought he remembered his mother’s maiden name as Shafer from something he had seen on the adoption papers, but he kept running into dead ends. One day while at work the name “Chaffee” suddenly flashed into his mind in a sud­ den and unexplained moment. Acting on that revelation he soon located a Rev. Richard Chaffee living in Hastings. This man turned out to be an uncle who recognized Duane on sight, thought he had not seen him since he was an infant. There were nine children in their mother’s family, say Wanita and Duane, and all but two are still living. They hope to get acquainted with all the aunts and uncles whom they have not met. One contact led to another and Wanita and Duane found each other in November 1988. It was not until a year later that Wanita finally told Duane that they had an older brother. Before Wanita and Duane were reunited last week they had phoned, written and ex­ change tape recordings with each other to get reacquainted. Last week gave them time to catch up on the past 32 years and to compare family similarities: they favor the same foods and colors, both have raised horses, each has son named Richard, each has. lost a child, both love music and each plays piano and guitar, plus other instruments,' and both suffer from a little arthritis. Duane and his wife, Margo, moved to Nashville in 1985 from Fife Lake in Northern Michigan. They live on Bridge Street in what oldtimers will remember as the former Otto Lass home. Duane has three grown children and two step­ children. He is employed by the Michigan Company of Lansing, which makes and sells commercial cleaning products. Sometime in the coming year the Curtisses plan to travel to Florida to visit Wanita and her husband, Jim, and to get acquainted with brother Frank. “It is really important to find your roots and who and what you are,” observed Wanita. “When you’re raised with your own people, you take those things for granted.” COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. uc. #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 TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 Check our special prices on 16” and 20” hp. Garden Tractors Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. 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Wheaties PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, JULY 21 Purina Cat Chow and cat Plus i3.5-lbs. «2” 16*oz. Heatherwood Farms DOUBLE COUPONS Tuesday & Wednesday Sour cream 89' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-07-24.pdf 37f39613f02574dc3af89bfe67fc180a PDF Text Text Pub cStrere arty7 ^ s-Church fetingg stings, MI. 49058 S>lished se y - rap cs,nc. 1952t£ Broadway, Hastings, Mich.49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 118 - No. 52 — Tuesday. July 24, 1990 Old Methodist parsonage to be moved to a new location by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The old Methodist par­ sonage on Washington Street in Nashville may be en route to its new home on Guy Road in about three weeks, estimates owner Robert Potter. Potter bought the house at a public auction in April from the United Methodist Church, which is located on the adja­ cent lot. The parsonage was sold with the stipulation that it be moved in order to make way for a proposed expansion by the church. A planned addi- tidn will provide more Sunday School rooms and other facilities. Potter said last week that the move has been temporari­ ly slowed due to the time and the money required to secure the necessary permits. He said the utility companies that must move their lines to make way for the house in transit require payment in advance for this work, and it is only then that the companies will contact the state for issuance of a house­ moving permit. Williams House Movers of Alma, who will transport the building, expect to have two weeks advance notice of state approval for the move, said Potter. He said he believes the move will be on a Tuesday, Wednesday or a Thursday because these are the days of the week on which the state allows house-moving on its highways. Potter said the house will be taken out M-66 south to Bivens Road, then west on Bivens to Guy Road, and then north to his 20-acre parcel of property. It was impossible to make the trip via the shorter Casgrove Road route, he added. See Old Methodist, page 3 Maple Valley families are hosts to Finnish exchange students by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Two young ladies from Finland are visiting the Maple Valley area and brightening the lives of their host families while they learn about America. The girls are here under the taispices of the Lions International Youth Exchange and are among 255 Finnish students who flew into Detroit’s Metropolitan Airport in late June to participate in the six-week program. Michigan families are hosts to about a third ofthe students who were aboard that Finn Air flight. The rest went on to homes in various other states. “Michigan handles most of the Finnish students,” said Bill Mason of Vermontville, chairman of Lions District ll-C-2. He and his wife, Sharon, and their two daughters are one of the host families. Mr. and Mrs. Richard (“Dusty”) Furlong Jr. and children of Nashville are the other local hosts. The Masons,' who are having their ninth guest under the Lions program, say the ex­ perience is something they enjoy very much- In past years they have had four other students from Finland, and one eabh from Belguim, Iceland, Austria and New Zealand. This year they have 18-yearold Crista Luostarinen from Lieksa, a town of 18,500, located near Finland’s eastern border, less than 20 miles from Russia. Crista is just five days older than the Masons’ daughter Taroi,. who is a 1990 Maple Valley graduate. The Masons also have a daughter, Becky, 11. Tami Mason went to Finland two years ago tinder the same Lions Club program and spent three weeks each in the homes of two of the students whom the Masons had hosted in the past, In addition to her native tongue, Crista speaks Swedish, French and English. She has had nine years of study in the latter. Crista’s father owns a small See Families, on page2 The old Methodist parsonage in Nashville is nearly ready for its six-hour journey to a new location on Guy Road, southwest of the village. Owner Robert Potter says he now has 90 percent of the funds needed in pre-payment to finance the operation. Zoning Board compromises car port issue by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A compromise on a special use permit was reached at a meeting Thursday of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals; The board’s decision came after a public hearing on the issue was held prior to the start of the regular session. Charles and Debra Reid of 435 S. Main Street had re­ quested a variance of the village zoning ordinance in order to convert an exisitng car port into a garage while adding a six-foot extension to the front of the structure. The request was made on behalf of a potential buyer of the pro­ perty, said Sandra Lundquist of Maple Valley Real Estate, who attended the meeting along with Mrs. Reid. A variance was needed because the car port now sits on the north lot line. The Reids were seeking approval that would have allowed enclosure of the carport as it now stands. “They wanted to go to a zero side yard clearance,” said ZBA Chair Carl Tobias. He added that the minimum clearance that could have been allowed under the existing or­ dinance is five feet. Tobias said that according to the Nashville zoning or­ dinance, a 10-foot side yard is required in R-l residential districts, but that clearance may be reduced to as low as five feet, depending on how the house is situated on the lot. A large clearance on one side of the structure can comSee Car Port, on page 6 Eleven Maple Valley students join top international band Maple Valley is well represented in the Michigan Lions Club All-State Band, which recently was named the top band at the Lions International convention in St. Louis. Bands from 17 other states and several foreign countries were judged at that event. MVHS has 11 musicians in the elite 169-member Michigan corps in­ cluding (front row, from left) Marcie Reid, Helena Lehman, Polly Sayles, Kristin Reid, (back row) Bill Reynolds, Andy True, Steve Bowen and Ryan Rosin. Missing from the photo are Lynette Thompson, Dawn Othmer and Jennifer Swartz. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Eleven Maple Valley young people are part of the 169-member Michigan Lions Club All-State Band that recently was named the inter­ national champion ofall Lions Club bands. The Michigan group earned the honor earlier this month when the Lions met for their international,convention at St. Louis, Mo., earlier this month. Bands from 17 other states and several foreign countries participated in the event. The Michigan contingent has had a busy schedule before and after the St. Louis meet, and will continue to make appearances this summer. The band earned top honors in a Fourth of July parade at Wyandotte, Mich., where they were named the best per­ forming unit of all the parade entries. The band later that day made a trip to Battle Creek to perform at cermonies dedicating the new C. O. Brown stadium at Bailey Park. After that hectic day, the ci­ ty of Battle Creek treated the young people to a night’s rest at the Stouffer Hotel. On July 7 the band left for the St. Louis meet. While in that city they also played at a veterans’ hospital and at the Six Flags Amusement Park. The following weekend they were back in Michigan, this time at Traverse City, to participate in the annual Cherry Festival parade. In ad­ dition, they were asked to per­ form at the coronation of the 1990 Cherry Festival Queen at Grand Traverse Resort. They stayed overnight at the Hampton Inn. The next big event on their itinerary will be an ap­ pearance at the 200th annual Coast Guard Festival at Grand Haven. Several dignitaries and celebrities are expected to be in attendance. Following that, the Michigan Lions All­ State Band will be in St. Johns Aug. 11 for the annual Mint Festival parade. The city of St. Johns, north of Lansing, is where members of this elite corps got their start as a group. It is here each January that auditions are held for positions in the band. More than 300 students competed last year for the coveted seats. The band is comprised of youngsters representing some 80 different towns and about 70 different school districts throughout Michigan. Maple Valley, with its 11 members, has the second highest number in the group. St. Johns has the most. Leader of the band is Walter Cole, a retired director of the St. Johns High School Band. After the annual January selection process at St. Johns, the youngsters return there in April for rehearsals and to be See Eleven, on page 3 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 24, 1990 — Page 2 Families host Finnish students t Crista Luostarinen (standing at right) is the ninth exchange student the Bill Mason family of Vermontville has hosted and she is the fifth from Finland. The American family includes (from left) Tami Mason, who went to Finland in 1988 under the Lions Club program, Bill Mason and daughter Becky. Missing is Mrs. Mason, who was at work when the photo was taken. manufacturing firm that pro­ duces machinery used in the making of paper. Her mother is the bookkeeper in that business. Crista has an older brother, age 20. She has one more year of high school and then will go on to college, where she hopes to major in languages, with the goal of becoming a translator. Crista also is a fine seamstress and makes many of her own clothes. At home Crista’s favorite foods are fresh fruits and vegetables and plenty of dark rye bread. Fish is a popular entree in Finland, but Christa does not care for it. Her father, however, raises salmon in a pond at their home and daily catches one to eat. Here, Christa has enjoyed hamburgers and says she “loves American ice cream.” Their guest has cooked a couple of meals for the Masons, said Bill, and recent­ ly she made a Finnish sweet bread called pulla. Bill took a good-sized portion of this treat to share with his fellow workers at Buick’s Riatta plant in Lansing. “It was gone before morn­ ing break time was over,” he noted, adding that it moved much faster than the Sanna Pekkinen, (left, front row) is one of two Finnish student living with local families under a Lions Club program. The Richard Furlongs, of Nashville, her host family, are seen with her: (at right, front) Priscilla, (back row, from left) Sue, Rich and Richard. Missing from the photo is Cindy, who was attending track camp at Grand Valley State University last week. doughnuts normally served but does not consider herself the athletic type. there. One of the things that im­ The Masons have taken their guest many places in the presses her most about Ver­ three weeks she has been with montville is the quiet at­ them. They have gone to mosphere. She said she loves Traverse City to see the recent to awake in the morning and Cherry Festival parade, and to hear the clippity-clop of Chesaning for the Showboat horses’ hooves pulling Amish buggies into town. parade. At the Richard Furlong This was a first for Crista, as Finland does not have home in Nashville, a mutual parades with traditional love of running drew guest and host family together. bands, floats, etc. In a personal profile Crista also has had a tour of the Riatta plant. A trip to Hig­ prepared by Youth Exchange gins Lake, the Hartwick Pines applicants Sanna Pekkinne, 18, had listed running as a and Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes is on the agenda. Crista, Tami favorite activity. Several of and several other young ladies the Furlongs are involved in also are planning an outing to running, so when they spotted Cedar Point at Sandusky, that bit of information, an im­ mediate bond was formed. Ohio. Sanna, who runs “at least The Masons plan to take Crista into Canada for a brief six miles a day,” is on the visit so she can have her track team at her high school passport stamped by that in Liperi, a town of 11,000 on country. This is something the eastern edge of Finland’s they have done for several of Lake District. Her host family includes their former exchange “Dusty” and Sue Furlong and students. Their young guest enjoys their three children, Cindy, watching American televi­ 18, Priscilla, 17, and Rich, 15. The two Furlong girls are sion, especially MTV, as there are only two TV stations in training for the Maple in Finland. Crista said she Valley cross-country team and sees many American movies share this activity with Sanna, who joins them on daily runs. in her homeland. “Crista is very easy­ Their father also runs with the going,” said Bill Mason, and girls and their brother accom­ she seems to enjoy everything panies them from time to the family does. She likes time. “Sanna fits right in,” says swimming and gymnastics, 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 . .6p.m. A.M. Worship...... 11a.m. P.M. Worship....... .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 09625735 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 6:45 p.m. p.m. Prayer Meeting....... 7p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship ...... 9:45a.m. Sunday School .... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Mr. Furlong. After completing her final year of school, Sanna plans to attend college and hopes to become a veterinarian. Her family, which includes a father who is a police officer, a mother who is a secretary, and a 24-year-old brother, lives on a farm. Sanna has a dog and a cat, and loves to ride horses. She speaks Swedish and English, in addi­ tion to her native language, and has been studying English since age 12. What does Sanna see in America that is different than Finland? “Everything is different!” she responded emphatically. For one thing, the weather: “We don’t have it so hot.” And in America the food is different, “maybe better,” she added. Sanna cited chile as one of the new dishes she has recently sampled. During the three weeks she has been with the Furlongs, the Finnish girl has visited various sites, including the State Capitol, and has toured Binder Park Zoo near Battle Creek. She also was in the party that Bill Mason took through the Riatta plant in Lansing. Sanna recently accom­ panied Cindy Furlong to an Aerosmith concert at Wings Staidum in Kalamazoo, and See Families, page 3 A loye of running drew Sanna Pekkinen (second from right) and her host family together. She normally runs at least six miles per day. Here she is accompanying members of Maple Valley’s track team, (from left, Michelle Gidner and Kathy Stairs and (at right) Priscilla Furlong, on a daily training run. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH from front page NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45a.m. ... 11a.m. ......7p.m. ..... 7p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... .11a.m. P.M. Worship........... .7p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................... 7p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...,11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ..... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. July 24. 1990 — Page 3 Eleven M.V. students join international band f Continued from front page measured for uniforms, ex­ plains Bill Mason ofVermont­ ville, chairman of Lions District ll-C-2. There is another rehearsal in May, when uniforms are distributed, and another before the summer tour begins. Some students qualify in consecutive years for the All­ State band, and can go up to the limit of four years if they begin as freshmen. Maple Valley has five students who will be eligible for the 1991 band as four-year members. They are Helena Lehman, Kristin Reid, Bill Reynolds, Andy True and Jennifer Swartz. If they main­ tain their present playing abilities, these seniors are vir­ tually assured a spot in the next Michigan All-State Band. Retiring from the band at the end of this season will be Steve Bowen, a three-year member, and Lynette Thompson, who has two years. Both are 1990 graduates of MVHS, and both will be eligible to return to the band for special alumni events. “I will miss it, that’s for Old Methodist parsonage to be moved , In the meantime, Potter plans to prepare the new foun­ dation. He already has gutted the basement of the old par­ sonage by removing the fur­ nace, plumbing and electrical wiring, as required before the move. He also has removed an old maple tree in front of the parsonage to facilitate the move on to Washington Street. The old furnace is at the new site and will be reinstall­ ed in the home. “I plan on keeping everything original,” noted Potter. He estimates that with the cost of permits, utility fees and payment to the moving company, he will have $20,000 invested in the house, but he said he feels it is well worth it. The old Methodist parsonage was completed in the spring of 1907, and its first oc­ cupants were members of the Rev. Way family. “The residence is modem in every particular way and makes an elegant ap­ pearance,” stated The Nashville News in reporting Families host students, was very impressed. While Finland has rock music events, “We don’t have such big concerts,’’explained Sanna. Before Sanna must return to Finland Aug. 6, the Furlongs will take her on a family vaca­ tion to Ohio, where they will visit Cedar Point, Sea World and the Football Hall of Fame. The Furlongs and San­ na also will accompany the Two local grads attend Albion's SOAR program Wiinj1®' Two Maple Valley High School graduates recently at­ tended an Albion College orientation. Cevin C. Cornish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Cor­ nish of 5426 Hager Road, Nashville, attended the Spring Orientation and Registration (SOAR) program at Albion, as did Brandon P. Roscoe, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Donald W. Roscoe of 316 Phillips St., Nashville. SOAR is a program design­ ed to help incoming students prepare for their enrollment at Albion. During SOAR, students spend time with faculty and student leaders planning their academic pro­ gram and registration for classes. They also have the opportunity to get to know other new students and various aspects of campus life, including residence hall living. Birth announced Brian and Lorraine Benedict of Vermontville are pleased to announce the birth of a son, Daniel Brian Benedict, bom June 11. He joins a brother, David, at home. Grandparents are Ray­ mond and Ardath Wilcox of Sunfield and Harold and Edith Benedict of Vermontville. Daniel’s great-grandmothers are Arlene Weeks and Mildred Hynes, both of Sunfield. from page 2 Masons and Crista to an outing at the Jackson Cascades. Sanna is the second student the Furlongs have had through the Lions program. They say they have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Their first guest also was from Finland, and each has quickly become part of the family. Said Mrs. Furlong, “It’s hard to let them go.” on the completion of the par­ sonage that year. The brick church building dates to 1881, having been built as a replacement for an earlier frame structure that was damaged by fire. The Methodist congregation in Nashville was first organiz­ ed in 1866, when services of that faith were held in a half­ completed grist mill on the banks of the Thornapple River. The United Methodists built a new parsonage in the Fuller Heights addition in the 1970s. In recent years the old par­ sonage has been home to the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School. That organization now has moved into the newly-acquired United Methodist annex, which is the former Trinity Gospel Church at the comer of Washington and Queen streets. The new owner of the old parsonage said he is looking forward to its future role. “I would like to be in it by winter,’’commented Potter. “It’s just a matter of time and money.” Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 157 s Main street Vermontville Nashville Little Leauge Football Sign-up GRADES 3 THROUGH 8 * Tuesday, August 7 • 7:00 p.m. FULLER STREET FOOTBALL FIELD Informational meeting with parents followed by short team meeting with coaches. Call SUE DUNHAM — 852-1925 ... with any questions. And we're doing our best to show it by offering options to make banking easier and faster for you. Services like our new SPIRIT-CARD, for use in our recently installed automatic teller machines. With your Eaton Federal SPIRIT-CARD, you can access your savings or checking account 24 hours a day. Saving you time and offering you convenience. Automatic teller machines are located at our Charlotte and Eaton Rapids offices, or your SPIRIT-CARD can be used at all other ATMs displaying a Magic Line or Cirrus symbol. Eaton Federal BINGO J Doon Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 A 94 * convention will be held at Seoul, South Korea. Commented Steve Bowen enthusiastically, “Wouldn’t that be fun to go there?" you’re J | MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA " • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.J The 1992 convention, said Mason, will be in Spain, and the following two will be in Minneapolis and Phoenix, respectively. In 1995 the Lions with us •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters^ I from front sure,” said Steve. “It has been even more fun than high school.” Other local members of the championship band are Marcie Reid, Polly Sayles, Ryan Rosin and Dawn Othmer. Polly said she feels it is “an honor to wear the All-State band uniform.” The youngsters must finance their own trips. They receive financial help from Lions clubs, various local organizations and some individuals. The Maple Valley members said they appreciate the folks who have contributed to the fund. They said people in the Hastings and Charlotte areas also have helped. Next year the International Lions Convention will be held in Australia, and the Maple Valley contingent is already exploring various fund-raising ideas. The cost ofthat trip will be about $2,500 each. EQUAL HOUSING orroxTUKin FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte 543-3880 Nashville 852-1830 Eaton Rapids 663-1551 Olivet 749-2811 FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 24, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... By Susan Hinckley Harvest Festival Homecoming enthusiasm ran high 60 years ago Enthusiasm was running high in Nashville 60 years ago today, as organizers of the anuual Harvest Festival­ Homecoming put final touches on plans for the big three-day event which was to commence on the last day of July. romised were “Three full days of entertainment for young and old,” including two free vaudeville shows each day, baseball games each afternoon, numerous band concerts, athletic contests, water sports, boxing and wrestling bouts and carnival rides: a merry-go-round, Fer­ ris wheel, and the “Lindy Loop”(obviously named for famed aviator Charles A. Lindbergh). Nashville’s own favorite aviator and native son, Claude A. Greenfield, would return home from his base of opera­ tions at Dayton, Ohio, to add an exciting highlight to the celebration. He would give rides in his open cockpit transport plane so that “air­ minded folks” might enjoy a trip over the village and coun­ tryside at a minumum cost. For more details on this and other stories ofthe week, let’s look at the Nashville News issue of July 24,1930. C. A. Greenfield will fly plane during festival Folks who are air minded USAF Lt. Claude Greenfield, seen here in 1942, began his aviation career as a daring Nashville teenager who flew biplanes while most folks stilll were tr try­ ing to conquer the auto. During World War II he ferfer­ ried aircraft for the air transport command. Later he owned arid operated flight training schools in Florida. He started his air service business at Dayton Ohio iin 1930. and who have heretofore foregone the pleasure of fly­ ing because of cost, may now satisfy the desire to view Nashville and the surrounding country from the air. Announcement was made Tuesday that Claude A. Greenfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Greenfield of Nashville, and president of Greenfield Air Service Inc. of Dayton, Ohio, will be here in person to conduct these air tours during Nashville’s Harvest Festival and Homecoming, Thursday, Fri­ day and Saturday of next week. Mr. Greenfield will br­ ing his five-passenger plane, an open transport model, and will haul passengers through the skyways at the minimum charge of $1.50 each. Greenfield’s open transport plane is the first of its kind to be used for passenger carrying in the Dayton area, according to an interview published recently in the Dayton Daily News. “The thrill of an airplane ride is lost in cabin planes,” Greenfield said in the inter­ view, pointing out that cabin planes take the passenger away from the joys of flying while open planes permit the passenger to see and hear what is going on about him. The new plane has been us­ ed for transporting special parties over Dayton from Moraine Field, home of the flying service. In a conversation with his father over long distance Monday night, Claude said he was going to give Nashville a real exhibition on his visit here, and that Nashville folks would see aerial features they had never seen before. Whether he meant stunts, his father did not know. However, no stunting will be done during passenger car- rying flights, and because of Greenfield’s long experience in flying, he is considered one of the safest pilots. He carries a transport license, one of the most difficult to procure, and a much coveted recognition by all pilots. Mr. Greenfield’s landing field will be east of town, just outside the village limits and readily accessible to folks visiting here during the festival. (In present-day terms, this is the site ofMaple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School.) It is expected special parties will be made up to enjoy the plane flights. New variety store to occupy Gribbin block Work has started on fix­ tures, shelving, etc., preparatory to the opening within a few days of a variety store in the Gribbin block next to Kane’s drug store. The store is being opened by J. W. and R. T. Beedle of Hender­ son, near Owosso, this state. The new store will be under the supervision of J. W. Beedle, who with his father is here making arrangements for the stocking of the room. Plans call for a large stock of merchandise, ranging in price from 5 cents to $1, to be patterned after the great Woolworth store, in which Mr. Beedle was employed for the past eight years. His ex­ perience there in a responsible position has fitted him for conduct of his own business along modern lines and assures Nashville a pro­ gressive “five and ten” business house. Their location here will be welcomed by other business places as well as the folks of the entire vicinity. Lansing man buys Star Theatre, will install ‘talkie’ The Star Theatre changed hands Tuesday, the property having been sold by L. W. Face & Son to Norald T. Casler of Lansing. While plans for the future of the show house are only in the making, announcement was made that within the next two or three weeks talkie equip­ ment will be installed in the local theater and other equip­ ment brought up to date. Installation oftalking equip­ ment such as Mr. Casler plans to install will give Nashville one ofthe most modem movie theaters in this section. He has spent considerable time in­ vestigating the various makes of equipment and its possiblities in Nashville and has become convinced that people ofthis vicinity will ap- The Star theatre was sold in July 1930 to Norald T. Casler of Lansing, who announced he would upgrade the facility with installation of "talkie" equipment. Before then, only silent moves had been shown here. Situated on the east side of Main Street, just south of Central Park, the show house was first known as the Park Theatre. In later years, from 1940 until its final closure in 1958, it was called the Flo. The building was torn down in the 1960s. predate having the latest in as he came down the stairs talking pictures placed at their and opened the door the disposal. flames swept his face and Mr. Casler is an experienc­ head, singeing his hair. He ed movie man, having rushed back up the stairs and operated the LaBelle Theatre made his escape through an at Bellevue two years ago, go­ upstairs window to the ground ing from there to Lansing below. where he and his family have Conditions were ideal to since resided. They will move spread the flames to the bam, to Nashville as soon as ar­ as the wind was coming rangements can be made to do directly from the south at a so. brisk rate and the bam was They are young people, situated just north of the have one son, and Nashville house. Everything was burned folks will .welcome them here. in the house, but neighbors The Star has been in the who had arrived managed to hands of Face and Son for save a threshing separator and more than four years, L. W. a tractor from the bam. Face being in charge of the Tarbell was severely burned theater. Several weeks ago on the hand, which was dress­ they moved to Augusta and ed in the village by a doctor. Mr. Face took employment in He had made arrangements to Battle Creek, returning to do some threshing that morn­ Nashville occasionally to look ing, and a Mr. Smith, an after the business, which has engineer of the threshing been in the hands of other gang, had spent the night at parties. the Tarbell home, but was Earl Trabell home destroyed outdoors at the time the fire by fire Thursday morning started. Fire, which started from a Tarbell carried some in­ kerosene torch, ignited by surance on the building and Earl Tarbell, destroyed the contents, but the amount was house and bam on the Tarbell inadequate to cover the loss. farm two miles south and two Friends and neighbors of the miles east of the village at family gave a shower at the 5:30 Thursday morning. home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred The torch was to be used to Baxter. light the kitchen stove to cook The Tarbells now are mak­ the morning meal. A can of ing their home at the Milo gasoline, from which he had Ehret house east ofthe village just filled the stove, was on and are undecided as to what the floor, and caught fire from their next move will be. the torch. Locals On reaching the door, he The weed control train will found the screen hooked, so arrive here from Hastings this he had to set the can down and afternoon and will be open run before he was consumed from 4 to 10 p.m., daylight in the flames. The can explod- savings time. These cars are ed, spreading the fire, and in painted white and will be no time the house was located near the Michigan destroyed. Central freight depot. Mrs. Tarbell and daughter, Clare G. Bennett is moving Rose Marie, age 6, were still his stock ofjewelry and repair in bed at the time, and they business from Hastings to the ran from the house in their E. L. Kane Post Office Phar­ night robes. A brother ofMrs. macy, where the north winTarbell, Harry Ehret, who dow has been remodeled for was sleeping upstairs, was roused by the confusion, and on Plane rides offered The Nashville landing strip, in a pasture near the present-day Maple Valley High School, was a popular spot during Harvest Festivals when Claude Greenfield offered plan rides for a nominal fee, as seen in this late-1920s photo. He then was a pilot for Davis & Felix Airways. An early barnstormer noted for his skills as a stunt flyer, Greenfield favored open-cockpits, even for passenger transport. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 24, 1990 — Page 5 Susan Hinckley is new Maple Valley News reporter Longtime Nashville resident Susan Hinckley has joined the staff at J-Ad Graphics as reporter for the Maple Valley News. Hinckley may be familiar to readers because of her "Memories of the Past" column that she has written since 1978 in the Maple Valley News. She also has been a contributing writer to the newspaper since 1977. She replaces Mark LaRose, who left in June to take a position in the Detroit area as a technical writer. Mrs. Hinckley was born in Lake Odessa on Sept. 10, 1937, to Verlin and Jeanette (Miller) Murphy. Though her first three years of school were in Dearborn, she finished grade school in Woodland. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1955. While in high school she was the editor of the school newspaper, "Tiger Rag" as a junior and was editor of the yearbook "TigNa-Hi" as a senior. She married Nashville native Raymond Hinckley in October 1955 and two years later moved to Battle Creek, where she was employed for 10 years in the consumer finance industry. Meanwhile, her husband was employed by Security National Bank. She returned to Nashville in 1972 when Ray was transferred to manage the local branch of Security National Bank. He remained with the bank after it was purchased by Comerica and worked in various branches until he retired in 1986. Susan began writing a local news column for the Maple Valley News in December 1977 and contributed articles on civc meetings. The Battle Creek Enquirer and News hired her as a regional correspondent in April 1978, and four months later she became a correspondent for the Maple Valley News, handling general assignment reporting. Because of her interest in local history, in December 1978 she began writing her "Memories of the Past" column, which has been a regular weekly feature since. She gave up her duties as a correspondent in June 1984, but continued to write her column about various Memories of the post, hsfa® ■hiW ^,aii)t.g| i*ib EKf likaa B1® wWmkiIi TirteJ tar, ba h itata ijtaiiriMii ™ ml tatai Htai m atah cnsi total)! Mbita’ai itW ®s8Mta iaim fakiltaWi his use. Mr. Bennett has mov­ ed his family to an apartment over the Hess furniture store and will spend his entire time in the jewelry business in Nashville. John Carlton has assumed the management of the Sunoco gasoline station, tak­ ing the place of Leeland Ben­ nett who has managed the place for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Garlinger returned Wednesday from an auto trip to Altoona, Pa., where they have been visiting friends, and from there took several trips sight­ seeing. They also visited Penns Cave, which had to be made by boat; and on the way home visited friends at New from page 4 Kinsington, Pa., and Water­ ville, Ohio. A potluck supper was serv­ ed in the park Monday even­ ing by members ofthe Ladies’ Bible class of the Methodist church in honor of their old­ time teacher, Mrs. F. F. Shill­ ing, now of New York City, who is spending a few days with her Nashville friends. Mrs. Frank Norton, Miss Cleota Conklin of Maple Grove and Mrs. Ella Taylor were in Vermontville Satur­ day afternoon attending the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Charles Parks, who died at Chelsea. The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Powers, with burial in Vermontville Cemetery. ifeil w jo i tai * iaerf)k.tafc# iotat <oarf jkW nsoo tefan «tatair EtataKtaftw tant®^*" tatata®11 I® . Pt d i^1®1 W> tofw mjttataj' iwta osmta X'® O||W; ta® t« 5««w 5««*w WEDNESDAY NIGHT... Spaghetti & Garlic Toast. Macaroni & Cheese with Smoked Sausage $ 425 ^FRIDAY NIGHT ... $499 'Chicken Terriaki ........ $499 w/Hush Puppies eti® SATURDAY NIGHT ... dW Baked Meat Loaf N.Y. Strip & Lobster Tail... l? J* fiid 99 SUNDAY ... Butterfly Pork Chop Beef BBQ Stir Ribs Fry s4 Baked Chicken All dinners include choice of salad, cole slaw, cottage cheese, or apples. Choice of potato, vegetable of the ,day, dinner roll and Granma's ever popular relish tray. NEW SUMMER HOURS Mon., 6 a.m. ■ 2 p.m.; Tues.-Fri., 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. She and Ray collect old postcards (pre-1915) and she collects fashion dolls from the 1960s and 1970s. She said she also enjoys recording local history. Reading, usually biographies, also is a pastime. Anyone with news tips or story ideas can call her at 852-1963. 'Give a Kid a Coat' campaign to benefit Eaton County kids The Eaton Intermediate School District will be work­ ing with Dennis Mockler, general manager of radio sta­ tion Q106, to collect winter coats and other clothes for children in Eaton County. This is the third year of the “Give a Kid a Coat” cam­ paign. The ISD will coor­ dinate the campaign with the local school districts in the county. Nov. 9 has been designated Susan Hinckley activities and events in the community for another year. Mrs. Hinckley was coauthor of "A History of Kalamo Township" with Gladys Hummel. The work was published in November 1989 by the Kalamo Township Historical Society. She and her husband have as the date for collection of clothes. Clothes will be delivered from local schools to a central agency for pickup by anyone needing the clothing. The clothes will be free, and there will be no need for documentation of need. All clothing collected in the area will be distributed in the area. For further information contact Bev Hundley, EISD, 543-5500 or 484-2929. We are here to help you ... been active in community affairs. Susan served on the Putnam Public Library Board for 16 years, retiring in March of this year. During the 1970s the Hinckleys were active in the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and helped organize the Harvest Festival parades. Raymond Hinckley now • DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA The Mirrors image" ape wiuoi.2 iiuaaG" Hair Stylist for Mon, Woman & children 111 N. Main, NaahviUe 852-9192 NEW SUMMERS HOURS: HOURS: Mon. by appt; Tues. 9-12; Wed.-Sat. 9-? Nashville student on Northland's dean's list Nicholas D. Priddy, a freshman at Northland Col­ lege, has been named to the dean’s list for outstanding academic performance during the 1990 winter spring term. To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time students must have a grade point average (GPA) ofat least 3.40 on a 4.0 scale with nd grade less than a “C.” Priddy is the son of Pat and Dennis Priddy, Nashville, and a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. He is studying biology and chemistry. Northland is a private, coeducational, liberal arts/environmental college located in Ashland, Wise., on the south shore of Lake Superior. •JUST LISTED *3 building sites located NW of Charlotte Only $5,000 each •Approx. 3 plus acres each •Land contract terms - low down payment! •JUST LISTED! •Three bedroom home located on approx. 8 acres •Located NW of Charlotte •Good land contract terms available (CH-104) •Nice family home with four bedrooms •Bath and one-half •Good condition - natural woodwork (N-75) THURSDAY NIGHT... Fish Fry idta serves as village president The couple last October moved from their home on Reed Street into an apartment at Maple Valley Arms. Her parents and younger sister, Juanita, live in Texas. Her older sister, Shirlee, lives in Eaton Rapids and her brother, David Murphy, lives in Nashville. 4-H leaders invited to Royal Horse Show Nov. 16-18 Volunteers are invited to at­ tend the 4-H Fourth Michigan Extension Royal Horse Show Tour to Toronto, Canada, Nov. 16-18. Participants can experience the sight of Toronto and two evening performances of the Royal Horse Show. The tour is a joint effort of Dr. Richard Dunn, Extension equine specialist at Michigan State University, and Drolett’s Travel Unlimited of East Lansing. This weekend round trip in­ cludes bus transportation, two nights lodging, and tickets for two evening performances of the Royal Horse Show. Cost is $190, based on dou­ ble occupancy. A $25 deposit is due by Aug. 1. Cll Dr. Dunn’s office for details (517/353-1748). •NEW LISTING! •Thornapple Lake - 2 bedroom mobile home •Satellite Dish •Storage Shed, Deck •Possible Land Contract (M-35) •Possible land contract •Three bedrooms •Attached garage plus storage building (N-77) •Two bedroom home located on approx, one acre •Good paved road location •Country property — almost two acres of land, small pond, trees *1987 14x70 two bath mobile home •Located west of Charlotte (CH-103) Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 __________Dennis Smith -852-9191 •Busy small-town restaurant •Great opportunity •Land contract terms Chris Stanton-543-0598 Bob Gardner-726-0331 (M-32) Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. SwaiHUnsjng) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 24, 1990 — Page 6 Maple Valley cheerleaders car wash is successful I vehicles inside the building. Besides getting a lot of ex­ perience in the field of car washing, the youngsters also had an opportunity to exercise their cheerleading voices as, two-by-two, they took turns hawking the event to motorists passing by on M-66. The 10-member squad is raising money to purchase cheerleading uniforms for the coming school year. Each piece of the two-part outfit costs about $35, said Sandy Briggs, ninth-grade ' cheerleading coach. “Usually the ninth-grade cheerleaders get the hand-medowns, unless we do a fund­ raiser,” noted Briggs. She added that while she usually does not encourage fund-raisers because people The Nashville fire station was a hub of activity Saturday as cheerleaders exertend to get “burned out on them,” she told the girls it cised their vocal chords trying to stop traffic for their car washing venture. was okay to try to raise money by Susan Hinckley for their outfits, “ifthey were StaffWriter willing to to work for them.” Friday’s rain, followed by a And work they did! day of sunshine, brought Although no one kept track about ideal conditions for a of the exact number of successful car wash Saturday vehicles washed, at $3 each, by the Maple Valley freshmen they must have handled close cheerleaders. to 100. After expenses of There was no shortage of advertising, etc., the squad dirty cars in the area for the netted $265 at the end of the girls’ six-hour fund-raiser at day, reported Briggs. the Nashville fire bam. Cheerleaders who worked Fire trucks were pulled out at the fund-raiser were Stacee of the station and parked on Hawkins, Retha Byrd, Alice the adjacent drives to allow Moore, Amy Kipp, Linette plenty of space to wash Snyder, Angela Morris, Stacy OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Harvey, Leslie Gould and Lisa Wood. One of the squad members, Stacy Bowerman, was out oftown on vacation at the time. They were helped by Mrs. Briggs and several mothers, including Brinda Hawkins, Nancy Byrd and Sherry Gould. Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family 852-9481 Owner — Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Car port issue, pensate for less on the other, he noted. “You may go as low as five 55 or older? We’ve just reduced the cost of homeowners insurance 30%! Here’s why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. uluto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business rik rwntMtui Ae7Vo/fo$^7&?/2&“ THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. Main St. Nashville, Michigan 852-9680 from front page feet,” explained Tobias, “but that is the minumum.” Instead, the board com­ promised by a 3-2 vote to allow enclousre and expansion of the car port with only a three-foot side yard clearance. Tobias said although he had not seen the letter, he understood there had been a written communication from James Erwin of Davison, owner of the adjoining pro­ perty to the north, saying that he had no objection to the Reids’ proposal. Tobias also said verbal ap­ proval had been given by the neighbor to the east and the one across the street to the west, who would have a say in the matter according to provi­ sions ofthe zoning ordinance. The Reid home sits on the northeast comer of the in­ tersection ofMain and Francis streets. Lundquist cited an improv­ ed appearance as one of the major reasons for enclosing a car port, noting that such items as lawnmowers, etc., that are normally visible in a carport would be out of sight in a garage, making it more attractive to neighbors. “If the car port is already there, why not enclose it?” she asked. The decision by the board Thursday will allow the enclosure of the car port, but it must be inset three feet from the present north edge of the structure, and the proposed six-foot forward expansion of the building must also remain at least three feet from the north lot line. Linette Snyder (left) and Stacee Hawkins were tne first duo of Maple Valley freshman cheerleaders to take to the street Saturday with a poster hawking their fund-raiser. MAPLE VALLEY CLASS OF *75 15th Year • REUNION • FAMILY PICNIC JULY 29 • 1:00 P.M., Charlton Park Keg provided. Bring your own picnic. $ $ It’s not too late to change your mind Pat (Rathburn) Williams • 517-321-0307 E Eileen (Johnson) Fhaner •517-543-0393 K JJ Bill’s Entry Systems Overhead and Entry Doors Commercial and Residential • SALES and SERVICE • Phone 616-948-2663 Make a Beautiful Entry with a Chamberlain Storm Door. UHFt-Master Farm HAY FOR SALE 200 bales. 517-852-0896. • Raised Panel Steel • Decorative Installed by the professionals; backed by Chamberlain, world's largest manufacturer of garage door openers. COMBINE GLEANER CH for sale. 13ft grain head, 4 row com head - $4,500.00. 4 row com planter $350.00.945-4834. FOR SALE: 25 acres of wheat straw, you bale and haul away, 50 bale. Phone 517-726-1388. • Nashville VFW • 6:00 P.M. July 28,1990 $6.00 Walk In — No Dinner THE CHAMBEMJUN GROUP. NO AS LOW AS 16x7 Steel Overhead 9x7 Steel Overhead .......... S485M $295M OPEN: Monday-Friday 9 to 5: Saturday 9 to 1 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 24, 1990 — Page 7 Eaton County Fair underway this week in Charlotte by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The Eaton County 4-H Fair opened Saturday in Charlotte, and will run through next Saturday, July 28. This year a totally new con­ cept in admission charge has been implemented, and organizers said they feel the change will make the event more affordable for families with children. Instead ofthe normal $1 ad­ mission charged in the past, the gate price this year is $5 for all persons age one year and up, except for senior citizens, who will pay only $3. This admission fee covers not only parking and entry to the fairgrounds, but also en­ titles the holder to ride on any A weekly report from - Frank M. Fitzgerald amusement rides on the mid­ way and to attend any grands­ tand shows at no extra fee. There will, however, be an additional $2 charge for grandstand box seats. Several shows are schedul­ ed to entertain the grandstand crowd. Spectators Tuesday evening wUl see pulls featuring super stock and modified tractors and two-wheel drive trucks, starting at 7 p.m., and again Wednesday evening, at the same time. Thursday night’s feature will be quad and motorcycle moto-cross races, at 7 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, a mud bog event will thrill the crowd. The USA demolition derby is set to start at 7 p.m. Saturday. An antique tractor pull has been planned for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. History buffs will be in­ terested in a special display by Vermontville Hardware Doug's Back and so are the peanuts Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan H LJ —• Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5. Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March i 726-1121 Day. Senior Citizen’s Day is Wednesday. Thursday will be Market Livestock Day, with the sale commencing at 2 p.m. The sale of small animals is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. Fri­ day has been earmarked as Homemaker Day, and it also will be 4-H Recognition and Alumni Day. For additional information on the Eaton County 4-H Fair, contact the fair office at 543-4510. Nashville toastmaster receives district honors prove communication and leadership skills. By winning the district evaluation contest, Javor earned the honor to represent District No. 62 at the regional State Representative The Michigan Legislature has put the final touches on a record 1990-91 budget of $7.66 billion, but fiscal analysts warn it is $200 million to $400 million underfunded and will require either spending cuts or revenue increases in 1991. At least $125 million of the shortfall will be in the correc­ tions budget, with a possible $190 million in social services. Current general fund appropriations exceeded the gover­ nor’s proposals by an overall net increase of $32 million, or 4/10 of 1 percent, with education receiving $35 million beyond the governor’s request. A slim, bipartisan majority won its battle to decrease the $2,200 to $8,000 per pupil spending gap between poor and rich school districts. Categorical funding for programs such as special education, transportation and gifted and talented students previously allotted to wealthier school systems will be reduced $72 million, increasing aid to less affluent areas by an average of 7.7 percent. Controversy still abounds over the corrections budget. Con­ flicts resulted in adoption of the House version of the bill, which was not what the governor wanted. The result was an underfunded corrections budget that excluded many of his recommendations. Had the governor shown more leadership in the budget process, we would not be faced with a probable sup­ . piemental appropriation next year to cover the shortfall. The only two budgets not yet finalized are the public school employees retirement budget, which pits $4 million in funding for school against funding for retirement benefits, and the capitol outlay budget for building projects, which easily can be held until fall and is not expected to be controversial. Final figures for other state department budgets include: • Agriculture: $34.6 million, up 15.2 percent. • Civil rights: $11.5 million, up 5.6 percent. • Community colleges: 225.5 million, up 6.1 percent. • Higher education: 1.26 billion, up 5.5 percent. • Mental health: 915.5 million, up 4.3 percent. • Natural resources: 121.3 million, up 9.8 percent. • Public health: $143.3 million, down 1.8 percent. • Social services: 2.36 billion, up 0.1 percent. • State police: $197.6 million, up 5.7 percent. Governor Blanchard vetoed two spending cuts in the 1989- 90 apropriation supplemental. This action restored $4 million extra to Youth Corps summer jobs and $1.8 million for a school computer bonding program. It also increased the sup­ plemental appropriation by 32 percent. It is the first time a governor has used the veto to increase spending. Historically, the line-item veto has reduced spending for specific programs. Some officials have questioned the governor’s authority to restore funding cut by the Legislature, citing the move as un­ constitutional and questioning the source of additional funds, especially in such a tight budget year. The issue may be taken to the courts or attorney general for a formal opinion. The governor also has indicated he may veto portions of the 1990- 91 budget to take some of the already-stretched funds from already-underfunded departments for his $40 million pro­ perty tax relief plan. This might play well on the campaign trail, but many people have serious doubts he can cut even deeper into a unsound budget without further jeopardizing ex­ isting programs. the Eaton County Historical Commission tracing the early history of the Charlotte fair. That can be seen in Kardel Hall. Crown Amusements opened the midway rides Monday, Ju­ ly 23. For the two days prior to that, free parking and gate admission were allowed to all who wanted to visit the fairgrounds. Tuesday and Saturday have been designated as Children’s PENDLETON conference, which was held in Detroit June 22-24. Javor is also active in her local and state Grange, and the Boy and Girl Scout programs. New! BOILED WOOL WOOL $1800 $5600 — yd. & up — Newl CHRISTMAS PRINTS S/J79 — yd. — — yd. & up — HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION 218 E. State St., Hastings East of Michigan Ave. Diana Javor Diana Javor of Nashville, a budget analyst with Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service in Battle Creek, won first place in the evaluation competition at the spring con­ ference of Toastmasters Inter­ national District No. 62. She represented the Logistics Center Toastmasters Club. The district includes not only Battle Creek, Marshall and Coldwater, but also Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Jackson. The highlight of the con­ ference was the competition. There was a competition of prepared speeches and a separate contest for speech evaluations. Contestants of the evalua­ tion competition listened to a speech and then evaluated the speaker’s delivery, style and effectiveness. The evaluation was judged on delivery, style and content. The contestant who presented the best evalua­ tion, as determined by at least Garage Sale eight judges, won the competition. The conference, held in Grand Rapids, also included workshops to develop and im- MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Wanted INSTANT CASH for house­ hold goods, tools, furniture, appliances, stereos, jewelry, camping and sporting equipment and much, much more. Second Hand Corners, 102 W., State St. Hastings, 945-5005. menb EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES ■ Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST... HUBERT DENNIS....... GARRY KNOLL.......... “TATE" MIX NICE HOME GOOD "2-UNIT" IN NASHVILLE for "income" or could be a nice single family residence. 8 rooms total. Nice trees, garage included, land con* BIG RUMMAGE SALE Friday, Saturday, July 27 & 28th. 9-6. 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Nice mature shade trees. Dock, stove, refrig. & utility shed included. (CH-346) 4 bedroom, 2 story home, close to elementary school. Call "Doc" for more information. (N-352) JUST LISTED ■ NASHVILLE - VACANT LAND 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Noshville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) for deer and turkey! Across from state land. 5 room 1970 mobile home on large lot. Call "Tate" for more information. HARRISON AREA - 5 room 1963 doublewide, 3 bedrooms, almost 1 acre. Lot backs up to state land. Great hunting area. Possible contract terms. Call "Tote.” (CH-348) J LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS - Has been "perk tested." Call "Tote.” (VL-351) >0 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 24, 1990 — Page 8 Former Nashville man heads trucking firm in Indiana by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Larry Snow, 41, son of Homer and Tecla Snow of Nashville, is the subject of an article in the June 1990 issue of “Business People,” a magazine published at South Bend, Indiana, for the Greater Michiana business area. A 1967 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Snow is owner of S & S Cartage of Elkhart, Ind. According to the article written by Teri Shilts, vice pesident of administration at the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, “Snow is most satisfied when his fleet of Michiana area, but who did not wish to maintain offices there. As agents for these car­ riers, S & S serviced a 10-mile radius of South Bend. The company’s name was derived from the “Sunday through Saturday” effort necessary to remain com­ petitive and to continue to grow. Sales went from a few thou­ sand dollars a year to a level of nearly $1 million in just five years of operation. As the firm outgrew its quarters, two successive moves in South Bend were made to accom­ modate increased business. The company slowly acquired accounts of their own, and augmented their services by handling air freight pickups and deliveries, and by offer­ ing local services to manufac­ turing companies. In 1988, S & S Cartage moved to its present facility, with 30 dock doors and many modem offices, located on U.S. 20 West at Elkhart. The fleet has grown from one truck in 1981 to more than 33 tractors and straight trucks and 70 trailers in 1990. Today, S & S is a regional, not just local, motor carrier, employing 42 people, in­ cluding 25 full-time drivers. It reached sales projections of $2.5 million in 1989, and ex­ pects 1990 sales to approach nearly $3 million in freight revenues. more than 18 tractors, 15 small trucks, 70 trailers and various service units are busy and on the road.” S & S Cartage had a modest beginning back in 1981, when Larry Snow left a job as ter­ minal manager with a prestigious truckline to start the company. This was at a time when deregulation of the trucking industry had opened the doors to such individual ventures. Beginning with two rented dock doors and one employee at South Bend, S & S started by handling pickups and deliveries for motor carriers who were expanding into the TIMOTHY BURD — FOR — TRUSTEE Maple Grove Twp. Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butler Rd., Nashville ■rirr vmttisd status Slrelefi tour or America- I SHOPPING DOLLARS! Theragran or Theragran M Buf-Puf Regular or Gentle 019 130’s Tylenol Extra Strength Tablets 100’s 533 Close-Up Toothpaste 457 I 6.4 oz. Pump u 4.5 oz. 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In the story, Snow at­ tributed part of his success in a tough business to an attitude acquired during a 13-month tour of duty in Vietnam. “That experience taught me levels of endurance and sur­ vival that I never thought I possessed,” he said. He said he also feels that an important factor in his business success is promotion - he likes to leave his customers with a useful reminder of S & S, like a calendar, a paperweight or a unique ruler designed like a semi. “While Snow admits his strength is not in truck driving itself, he feels his expertise is in foresight, marketing knowledge and the ability to motivate his people,” observ­ ed Shilts. In conclusion, the writer stated: “Snow insists that his eye-opening experiences dur­ ing and after the war were positivie, because it fostered the competitive drive he has to prove himselfand his business , as successes. Although he is an affable businessman, and smiles when he says this, something tells you he means it: ‘If you’re my competitor, we aren’t going to stop ’til we’re hauling your freight.”’ Larry Snow heads a successful Indiana trucking firm that has grown steadily since he started the business in 1981. A 1967 Maple Valley High School grad, Larry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Snr- / of Nashville. He and his wife, Michelle, are parents of one son, Andrew. In the Business People arti­ who each average about 50 to cle, Snow stressed the impor­ 60 hours a week, and about 100,000 miles per year. tance of running such a Safety is strongly embusiness with productive drivers, a minimum amount of phashized at S & S Cartage. empty miles and balancing the The equipment includes sleeper cabs, and Snow re­ revenue per mile. “Empty miles is a situation quires that his drivers take 10 that Snow, and everyone else hours off with rest before in the industry strives to scheduling another trip. Most eliminate,” noted Shilts. “It’s runs average 10 to 12 hours. “Safety is their job,” says like paying for a round-trip ticket and only going one Snow. In 1989, the company logg­ way.” To help eliminate empty ed only one accident in over miles, Snow relies on his five two million miles. S & S Cartage markets it salespeople and his team of dispatchers, who operate services to a wide variety of much like air traffic con­ manufacturers in major cities, trollers. Snow also credits his including Milwaukee, group of full-time drivers, Chicago, Indianapolis, Louisville, Dayton, Cleveland, Detroit and Lansing. During the 1980s S & S suc­ cessfully developed an ex­ pedited freight service known as Express Delivery Service (EDS), which provides sameMembers of the Eaton In­ day pickup and delivery. The maintenance departtermediate School District Board of Education July 18 elected Charles Viele again as president. Kenneth Beagle was elected as vice president. Superinten­ dent F. James McBride was appointed secretary and Rhon­ da Neal was appointed treasurer. The intermediate district board is elected by representatives of local school boards. In other business last week, it was decided to hold Board of Education meetings at 8 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. During the months of November through March the meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the EISD office on Packard Highway in Charlotte. All funds will be deposited with Michigan National Bank in Charlotte. The board ap­ proved the Truth in Taxation For all the reasons you want access to your basement — resolution calling for the levy for more living space — for easier storage, for more of 4.1924 mills for the convenience, for greater safety. If your home was built 1990-91 school year. without a direct basement door, let us help you to add one The board was given the now. 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Uncontrolled, armyworms can destroy an entire field of crops, according to Doug Landis, Michigan State University Extension entomologist. “We are advising farmers to be checking all of their crops immediately for ar­ myworms and their damage," Landis says. “In some coun­ ties, such as Eaton, it is already at an outbreak level.” Armyworms usually feed on the margin of the leaf. Ragged edges on leaves, holes chewed in leaves, clipped heads of small grains and the pellet-shaped, dark green excrement are all signs of ar­ myworm feeding. The armyworm is a cylin­ drical hairless caterpillar with a brownish head, three pairs of small, jointed legs just behind the head and five pairs of fleshy legs at the abdomen end. Their bodies are usually dark brown or greenish with a broad light stripe down the middle ofthe back. The cater­ pillar can reach two inches long when fully grown. In Michigan, there are two to three generations of ar­ myworm per year. But it is the first generation, according to Landis, which emerges during June arid July, that is most damaging. Environmental conditions the past few months have been ideal for the development of the armyworm. A cool spring, followed by warm weather, has made ideal conditions for the armyworm, which is usually held in check by several natural enemies, in­ cluding parasitic flies, wasps and diseases. Because of the population level and vulnerability of the crop to armyworm damage, farmers may have no choice but to apply an insecticide to the crop. 4-H Exploration Days include thirty-five Eaton County youths “We are the Future,” pro­ claimed 3,000 Michigan youths who formed a giant human symbol of the world, featuring those words, at the finale to 4-H Exploration Days at Michigan State University. The 20th annual 4-H Ex­ ploration Days June 20-22 of­ fered Michigan youths handson learning opportunities through participation in 200 activities. Thirty-five young people from Eaton County attended the event. The theme “Ex­ plore Spaces” allowed them to explore science and technology, experience dif­ ferent cultures and improve their personal sense of “self’ -- in effect, to allow them to explore their outer, shared and inner spaces. This theme was based on the new youth development curriculum designed by Michigan 4-H youth programs to prepare kids for a high-tech and global future. The “Spaces” program is made possible by a grant to the Michigan 4-H Foundation by the W . K . Kellogg Foundation. “Eaton County 4-H’ers were able to experience a multitude of learning ex­ periences during their visit to the MSU campus, and the for­ mation of the human world graphic was a perfect way to make a lasting impression of those experiences,” said Con­ nie Theunick, Extension 4-H Youth Agent for Eaton County. 4-H Exploration Days is sponsored by Michigan 4-H Youth Programs, a division of the Cooperative Extension Service of Michigan State University. Mow Now. Pay Later. NO PAYMENTS, NO INTEREST UNTIL NOV. 1, 1990 The armyworm is currently predominant in wheat fields feeding on plant leaves, but as the leaves dry they will migrate to other fields or begin chewing off the head of the wheat plant. Landis says that fanners should not spray wheat fields unless the wheat heads are be­ ing clipped. As the wheat crop matures, the armyworm will “march” to other fields and if the population is large enough, they will eat almost anything. Landis says com that has grown to the whorl stage should be treated when three or more armyworms are found per plant. If the com is less than 10 inches tall, the threshold for treatment is one armyworm per plant. Treatment of soybeans should be done if the ar­ myworm has destroyed 40 percent of the plant leaf sur­ face, but ifthe soybeans are in bloom, treatment should begin when 15 percent of the plant has been eaten. In dry beans, treatment should be made if 25 percent of the leaf surface has been removed. Alfalfa and oats should be treated if there are four or more armyworms per foot of row. Landis says that the adult armyworm lays its eggs in dense, grassy areas and that the emerging larvae, feed primarily on grasses, grains and com. When they are small, ar- Nashville Lions Club to hold golf tourney Nashville Lions Club An­ nual Scholarship GolfTourna­ ment will be July 28. It will be held at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. The cost will be $37 per twosome. Come join the fun! Call 852-0760 or 726-1133 for A.M. tee times. Thank You LT-12 LAWN TRACTOR 12 HP Briggs & Stratton l/C 38” Turbo Cut Mower Deck Cruisematic Drive Optional Vac Pac Bag Collection ONLY ONE LEFT IN STOCK ... or ONLY $134900 $3600 mo. “EASY WHITE CREDIT FINANCING” a'MMMM.MII* MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 735 E. Sherman St.*, Nashville PHONE—852-1910 -Freisht and p,ep rfdjton,,. WHh 10% down, after tax, at 16.9% APR CARD OF THANKS The family of Agatha Marcum would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our friends and neighbors for the many flowers, cards, visits, food, loving prayers and thoughts for her during her illness and death. To Dr Wildren and the nurses at Pennock Hospital for their wonderful care given to her over the years. To Rev Smith and Vermontville Bible Church and Prays Funeral Home for guiding us through this extremely difficult time, also to the Woodland Eagles Aux. for the wonderful luncheon. Thank you all for being there for us in our time of need. Joe & Billie Marcum and family Lou & Jerry Handsbarger and family Jim Marcum and family Loquita & Bob Valdick and family Judy & Doug Gardner ________________and family. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my fami­ ly and relatives for the cards, flowers, and visits while I was in the hospital and since returning home. Also thanks to my sister, Rose and niece, Janet for helping with the Cake and Candy Store. It was all very much appreciated. Serena Goodenough myworms are hard to detect because they primarily feed at night, hiding during the day at the base ofthe plant in the up­ per layer of the soil. Scouting in the evening hours is recom­ mended for a more accurate count on the armyworm population. When armyworm popula­ tion is high, however, it may also feed during the day. The larger armyworms get, the more they eat and the harder they are to control. In addition to wheat fields, Landis says that farmers should be checking fence rows and other areas around the fields where grass is dense for evidence of armyworm feeding. It may be, Landis says, that just the border of the field will need to be treated if detection is early. If the direction of the ar­ myworm can be determined, spraying ahead of the ar­ myworms effectively kills them and halts their progress. If armyworms infestation is in a field next to an uninfected field, a band the width of the sprayer can be applied along the uninfected field to stop armyrworms from entering the uninfected field. The applica­ tion should last one week. Farmers are currently faced with the difficult choice of allowing the armyworm chew the crops to pieces or spend more money to rid the crop of the pest. Farmers who have wheat or tall com must use aerial application to control the armyworm. Aerial application cost about $16 per acre. Those farmers who have soybens, dry beans and shorter com will be able to use their own spray equipment to apply in­ secticide if necessary. If insecticide application is needed, it is more effective if the spray is applied in the evening before die armyworm come out to feed. For more information about armyworm contact the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office, or your local elevator. Vermontville News The women of the Con­ tained Friday by Ron and Kate gregational and United Houck at their home on South Methodist churches of Ver­ Main Street in Vermontville. montville will have their an­ Hildred Peabody, Doug nual “Sunshine Party” from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Kelsey and friends and members of the Methodist Methodist Church. The Vermontville Museum Church went to Duck Lake for will be open for visitors from lunch Sunday. 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. A meeting of the steering Seventeen retired state committee for a strategic employees of the auditor study grant will be at 7 p.m. general’s office were enter- Thursday at village offices. Barry County Extension | Calendar off Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: July 15-21 - Barry County Fair. July 17-19 - Ag Expo, Michigan State University, East Lansing. July 19 - “From Hook to Cook,” 1:30 p.m., Barry County Fairgrounds. Everyone welcome! July 20 - “Producing Canola for Profit” meeting, 9 a.m., Ionia Commission of Aging Building, Ionia. July 24 - Tri-County Irrigation Summer Tour, 4 p.m., Gem­ men Farm, Allendale. RSVP by July 17 at 948-4862. Aug. 1 - 4-H Livestock Development Committee 8 p.m. Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. Aug. 2 - Plant Problem Diagnosis Day, 9 a.m., Door Farm, Hemlock. Aug. 7 - Weed and Insect Update Twilight meeting, Clarksville Horticulture Experiment Station. Aug. 11 - Sheep Production Tour 9 a.m., Mecosta County Contact Extension Service for more information. Aug. 15 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. uc. #174« 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 24, 1990 — Page 11 FDA ruling on BST safety fails to quiet concern for safety *s^s ss i * 5’CS S S5*^ hS^hL §s$ §s i.W‘ s s y%*s y%*s j!?& '““Jb>» •* £&*"«< *<* fiSx **» *’,M. ■•kjaibi? L Wa hW/i ’WMi . jniairc® The Federal Drug Ad­ ministration (FDA) has ruled that milk from cows treated with bovine somatotropin (BST) is safe for human con­ sumption, but has yet to ap­ prove BST for commercial use. The FDA is waiting for more results on the long-term effects ofBST on cows. Many BST supporters say that economic and social concerns are what is holding up ap­ proval of BST, which they state is not the FDA’s job. According to a paper published by Larry Hamm, agricultural economics pro­ fessor at Michigan State University (MSU), and William Brown, political science professor at Central Michigan University, several agricultural and nonagricultural groups oppose BST for economic and social reasons. Hamm and Brown say some agricultural groups fear that the adoption of BST may cause many family farms to go out of business and the milk price support system may collapse. Non-agricultural groups op­ posing BST tend to fear biotechnology, the use of either natural or man-made substances in food production and an increase in the milk surplus. Public perception is also important to the adoption of BST. There have been misconceptions that BST is a steroid. BST is not a steroid, but a protein hormone, which is present in the milk of all mammals. Milk samples taken from BST-treated and non-treated cows have shown no dif­ ference in the level of BST present in the milk. According to Sandra Andrews, food science and human nutrition professor at MSU, the action of BST is species specific and is not biologically active in humans. The protein is broken down in the stomach into amino acids. “Milk from BST treated cows is safe because the com­ position ofthe milk from these cows is not altered,” says Dr. Allen Tucker, animal science professor at MSU who is in charge of BST-related research. “Even if BST was found in increased levels it would not affect the safety of milk.” Retail food chains and con- TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. C‘W TOOL SALES GlItRit MtWCHaHOISI 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 sumers have become concemed about the use of technology,, especially biotechnology, to increaase the production of food in this country. This has led some retail food store chains to declare they will not sell milk from BST-treated cows. Al Almy, director of public affairs for the Michigan Farm Bureau, said scare tactics should not be used to reduce consumer and farmer accep­ tance of technology like BST. According to Almy, he says “chemo-phobia among con­ sumers is running wild, which is scaring food retailers and causing some turmoil among farmers. Tucker states the following scenario may become popular in grocery stores: The fluid milk aisle would be divided into two sections: One which contains milk from non BST-treated cows. Con­ sumers who choose to pur­ chase milk from non-treated cows will have to pay a premium for this milk. “Retail food stores who choose to attempt to market milk from non BST-treated cows will find it difficult because there is no way to detect a difference between milk from treated and non­ treated cows,” says Tucker. In order for BST-free milk to be marketed, individual milk cooperatives will have to receive milk from producers who are not using BST. If the FDA approves BST, consumer acceptance is going to be the key in whether or not widespread use of BST will occur. Tucker supports the theory that ifdairy farmers accept the use of BST, then consumer acceptance will follow. Mona Doyle, founder of Consumer Network, says con­ sumers sympathize with the farmer’s need to be more efficient. “There’s still a basic faith in the American fanner, and consumers want to see them ble, while 12 percent said they increase their feed intake in would use BST only if it was order to produce more milk. necessary to remain in Reduced fertility and a thin­ business. The remaining 38 ner body condition are percent were either undecided physical factors found in some or would not use BST. cows when BST is ad­ Agricultural economists ministered. Tucker feels the have been concerned about high level of production farmers increasing cow herd typical at the beginning of the size if BST is approved for lactation and not the BST ad­ commercial use. The survey ministration was the reason mentioned above stated that behind the reduced fertility . only 6 percent of those adop­ Good feeding management is ting BST would increase herd the only way to combat a thin­ size, while 73 percent said ner body condition. they would retain herd size According to Tucker, if the after adopting BST. The re­ adoption of BST by the in­ maining 21 percent would at­ dividual dairy farmer is to be tempt to retain the same level successful, good herd of total farm production with managemet practices must fewer cows. already be in place. A wide range of milk yield - “BST is not for everyone,” increases have been ex­ says Tucker. “The big ques­ perienced in BST studies. In- tion is, are you a good creases typically range from 5 manager? If you are a good to 20 percent. Some universi­ manager then chances are, ty studies show up to a 40 per­ BST will work well for you. If cent response to BST treat­ you are a poor manager, then ment. The net efficiency in­ BST is not going to solve your creases by only 10 to 20 per­ problems.” cent because the cows must Agricultural proponents of REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS At the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Educa­ tion held Monday, July 9, 1990, the board members approved the following resolution regarding regular board meeting dates for the 1990-91 school year. Regular meetings of the Maple Valley School Board of Education will be held in the school administration building on the second Monday 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 1990-91 school year. July 9, 1990 (organizational) November 12, 1990 March 11, 1991 August 13, 1990 December 10, 1990 April 8, 1991 May 13, 1991 September 10, 1990 January 14, 1991 June 10, 1991 October 8, 1990 February 11, 1991 —Look to the future with— BABY SITTER WANTED Rose Dunham, 726-0369. 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It would be another management “tool” for dairy .formers to use. Many agricultural op­ ponents of BST say that economics is the issue that discourages them from em­ bracing BST as a new management “tool.” They feel the decline in milk price due to increased production will offset the benefit of BST. The possible reduction of small dairy farms and con­ sumer acceptance are also issues they are concerned with. Despite the fact that the FDA has ruled that milk from BST treated cows is safe for human consumption, many groups oppose this new technology because of economic and consumer ac­ ceptance concerns. Dgminaii Help Wanted a — PHONE — 517/726-0319 prosper. However, they also like to be reassured that farmers would not put anything into food that they wouldn’t feed to their own kids,” she says. Proponents of BST say that it will lower the price of milk to consumers and increase the efficiency of milk production. Milk is only one-half of the processing cost to consumers. Other factors such as infla­ tion, workers’ wages, the price of gasoline and the cost of plastic also affect the price of milk in the store. Therefore, Hamm says con­ sumers are not likely to see the price of milk drop. Hamm says that if BST is approved and the efficiency gains are realized, the price of milk to the consumer will be cheaper than it would have been otherwise. Many consumers who see that the price of products that do not drop after the introduc­ tion of new technology will feel they have been cheated by the risk they have taken, with no apparent return. Hamm says consumers don’t realize that the product would have cost more without the in­ troduction of the new technology. Widespread acceptance of BST by dairy farmers has not occurred. According to survey done by the Dairy Herd Management magazine, only 13 percent ofthe farmers would adopt BST right away. Other farmers would wait for more results. 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Emily Butler (left) won best of show in sewing, baskets and dairy notebook, and a $50 for dairy notebook, and Joe Mater won Grand Champion pen of lambs and Grand Champion lamb. Jesse Snow won a first in the tractor safety contest. Joel Butler won senior showmanship in dairy, Grand Champion holstein and Supreme Champion dairy cow. Matt Penninton won the junior showmanship in dairy, and junior showmanship for pigs. 4-H Winners from the Maple Valley area include (front, from left) Dan Potter, two ribbons, Jamie Davis, fourth in tractor pull, Matthew France; ribbons in livestock and rabbit skill-a-thon, (back row) Chrystal Hubka; blue ribbons in rabbits and pigs, Cynthia Potter; first in rabbit skill-a-thon, and Andrea Hubka; third in junior division live stock judging, A's in draft horses, pigs and rabbits. Keith Hughes (left) won two blue ribbons, one red and four blue ribbons in nonlivestock, Kyle (right) first Junior Showmanship draft horse, Reserve Grand Champion, first ground driving, first in hitch and several more ribbons, and (center) Karla; first in rabbit and honorable mention. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 24, 1990 — Page 13 Area youth take part in EISD's Something Special Maple Valley junior high students Kathryn McDougal (left) and Lindsey Krolik work on the computer while participating in "Deadline," a class pro­ ducing a daily newspaper. A group of Eaton County kids are launching the rockets that they built. Marionettes are dancing in the hallways. The daily newspaper “Something Special News” is being distributed. Students are exploring, creating, and learning in an interesting and exciting sum­ mer school program. Eaton Intermediate School District offers “Something Special Summer School” for the gifted, talented, and creative each summer. This summer, about 275 Eaton County students, 30 from Maple Valley, entering grades K-9 in the fall are involved in the two-week summer school program that EISD is holding at Potterville Elementary School. Directed by Patricia Greene, EISD consultant for the gifted and talented, area teachers are leading kids in classes ranging from “Chemistry Magic’’ to “Weaving” to “Desk Top Publishing” to “Music.” There is a parenting seminar facilitated by EISD’s Dr. Bar- Obituaries bara Davis, and a nursery for their children who are too young to participate. The K-l program is self­ contained, with students par­ ticipating in a wide range of educational experiences taught by a team of five teachers working with five aides. Students in grades 2-9 attend two courses a day or chose the two-hour classes. Registration was open to students who like to learn, have curious minds, and enjoy challenges. Maple Valley students at­ tending “Something Special” included Jenny Mittelstaedt, Brandy Wawiernia, and Stacey Hawblitz from the junior high; David Taylor, Kara Leigh Rathbum, Alexis Avery Smith, Aaron Treloar, Brandon Phenix, Kevin Serving our country— Arthur C. Drake Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Arthur C. Drake, son of Arthur C. Drake Jr., of 120 Sherman St., Nashville, recently departed San Diego on deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean while serving aboard the aircraft carrier EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE ? WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies City, Ohio and attended schools there. She came to the Lake Odessa area in 1920 and attended Lake Odessa High School. She was married to Harlow Barnum on April 12,1927. She and her husband farmed at their present farm home since their marriage. She was a member of the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, Ladies Aid Society of the Parish and was a long time 4-H leader. Mrs. Barnum is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ted (Jeanice) Dalman of Hastings; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; daughter-in­ law, Shirley Barnum of Hast­ ings; three sisters, Martha Wilcox of Weslaco, Texas, Virginia Darby and Agnes Haight, both of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlow on February 9, 1967; son, Glen Barnum on January 20, 1979; two sisters and six brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 18 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Jerry Miller officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wood­ grove Brethren Christian Parish. Business Services (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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Pee wee Football SIGN-UP GRADES 3 THRU 8 August 1st Vermontville Fire Dept, takes part in July 15 waterball contest Vermontville's Fire Department captured third place honors when it hosted a waterball contest July 15 in Vermontville. Charlotte's Fire Department took first place honors and Bellevue's Team No. 1 placed Dorothy Barnum HASTINGS Dorothy Barnum, 84 of 4166 Coats Grove Road, Hastings passed away Sunday, July 15,1990 at her residence. Mrs. Barnum was bom on February 25, 1906 in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Emory and Lizzie (Trapp) Thompson. She was raised in Flora, Illinois and Jackson Aspinall, Emily Aspinall, Abby Aspinall, Jeffrey Jones, Brent Hartwell, Christina Allwardt and Philicia West from Fuller School; Jessica Fawley from Kellogg School; and Karalea Rothenberg, Craig McDougal, Gwen McDougal, Lindsey Krolik, Erica Krolik, Kristen Setchfield, Kathryn McDougal, Timothy Wawiernia, Christina Jackson, Devon Durkee, Hillary Grant, Joseph Stadel and Nathaniel Jarvie from Maplewood. The summer program is of­ fered each summer through the gifted and talented ser­ vices of Eaton Intermediate School District. Registration occurs in the spring. For further information contact Bev Hundley, EISD, 543-5500/484-2929. at... second. Other departments on hand for the friendly competition were Nashville and Sunfield. "We had a pretty good time," said Shirley Harmon. "We appreciate everyone coming. 7:00 P.M. 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Russ Stanton of KML Engineering purchased the Jerry Lothamer of Bellevue Milling Company purchased a steer belonging to Roger Schroder of 10122 Jones Road, Bellevue, at the Barry County Fair. Scot Higgins of 7885 Cox Road, Bellevue, sold his steer at the Barry County Fair to Bill Belson of Andrus Chevrolet. Amy Kreps of 8990 Guy Road, Nashville, sold this lamb at the Barry County Fair to Michigan Veterinary Supply. The Maple Valley News, represented by publisher Fred Jacobs, bought the lamb of Matthew Frances of 7425 Bivens Road, Nashville. Dan Potter of 7311 Bivens Road sold his hog at the Barry County Fair to Crystal Potter of Potter Water Works. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 24. 1990 Clinton Bivens of 11445 M-66, Bellevue, sold his hog to Rob Suwyn of Caledona Farm Equipment. Matthew Pennington, of 5895 Assyria Road, Nashville, sold his 4-H hog to Nashville Feed and Seed, represented by Sara, Kathy and Emily Page 15 Jessica Pennington of 5895 Assyria Road Nashville, sold this hog to Glenn and Julie Stoneburner. Dwight Newton of the Electric Motor Service bought the hog of Michael Lynette VanDyke of 7355 West Lake Road, Bellevue. Ernie Swan bought a pig owned by Amber VanDyke of 7355 West Lake Road, Bellevue. Jesse Snow of 4936 Barryville Road, Nashville, sold his market hog to the Schondelmayer family. Michigan Livestock Exchange bought this hog, owned by Michelle Hutchings of 12155 North Ave., Bellevue. Jacob Snow of 4936 Barryville Road, Nashville sold a hog to Stoneburners. Josh VanDyke of 7355 West Lake Road, Bellevue sold this hog to the Tom Reed Family. Ben Snow of 4936 Barryville Road, sold a hog to Ann Osborn of Osborn Farms. �The Mople Volley News, Noshville, Tuesdoy, July 24, 1990 — Poge 16 Bring in Your Kiris... 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July 31. 1990 Nashville Police Chief showsnew gun to village council Sgt. Gene Koetje, head of Nashville’s' police depart­ ment, had an opportunity to show his new side arm weapon to the Village Council Thursday. At a shooting range set up at the village sewer pond proper­ ty on Brumm Road, Koetje demonstrated the power and speed of a nine-mm semi- automatic he recently pur­ chased for use with the local police force. Nashville officers are re­ quired to furnish their own Side arms but are allotted an annual gun allowance of $100. For nine-mm weapons the yearly stipend has been upped to $150. Koetje’s weapon, a Glock model 19, can be fired 18 times without stopping, as opposed to five times for the 38-caliber revolver he formerly carried. The new gun can fire 52 rounds in a minute to a minute and a half, he said. “It has less recoil than a standard revolver and comes back on target better,” noted Koetje. He said a poor shooter can obtain 40 percent more ac- Nashville council approves parking ban enforcement by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A situation Nashville of­ ficials have described as an “ongoing problem’.’ of illegal parking behind council chambers was dealt with once again Thursday by the Village Council. This tittle the board gave explicit approval for Sgt. Gene Koetje to have violators’ cars towed away. “We can ticket them, but with an ongoing problem it is more effective to tow,’* said Nashville’s police chief. The problem stems from the village’s 1987 purchase of the former Irene’s Beauty Shop, just south of village hall, for use as a meeting chamber. With that purchase, it also ac­ quired the entire parking area behind the building and in­ herited a long-standing feud with the adjacent restaurant, which owns no land there, but has a rear door opening onto the lot. Ingress and egress to the restaurant is granted in the abstract to the property, noted Trustee Forrest Burd. “A spot to walk from the back door to the the alley is all that allowed,” he said. Burd added that the council had granted privileges (for restaurant parking) in the past; “but after this week of a (village employee’s) car get-; ting run into, nix.” Village President Ray Hin­ ckley explained that the latest confrontation occurred last week when a car parked behind village hall, two doors north of the restaurant, was “banged into” by an illegally parked car allegedly belong­ ing to restaurant personnel. “No *Parking’ signs were posted along the back wall of the restaurant last year by order of the Village Council Jeanne Steortz, owner of the restaurant, was at Thurs­ day’s meeting and said most ofthe council’s confrontations oyer the parking area had See Council, page 6 Sgt. Gene Koetje, Nashville police chief, demonstrated the advantages off a semii-automatic weapon to members of the village council Thursday. He recently purchased the gun to replace a 38-caliber revolver. curacy with a semi-automatic and a good shooter can im­ prove by 20 percent. The new gun also has an improved sight over the 38^; “The sight picture is much, much better,” he said. To learn more about the new weapon, Koetje in June attended a three-day training session at Lansing Communi­ ty College. The schooling is designed to train officers to make the transition from revolvers to the semiautomatics. His new gun with holster and accessories cost Koetje $570. Council members who so desired were allowed to fire the weapon at a straw bale target Thursday evening under supervision of Sgt. Koejte, who insisted that they wear ear protection while shooting. Commented the chief, “Hopefully we will never have to use it (in the line of duty), but if we do we want the best we can get.” Balloon launch to be highlight of Harvest Fest by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The thrill of a hot air balloon ride awaits a ticket holder and his or her guest at Nashville’s Harvest Festival and Muzzleloaders Rendez­ vous, set for Aug. 24-26. The balloon ascension is planned for Saturday, Aug. 25, weather permitting, and it will be conducted by Terry Elliott, owner of the Eagles Soar Hot Air Balloon com­ pany of Battle Creek. Lift-off will be from the athletic field west of the Main Street business district. Tickets for a chance to ride in the balloon are being sold by Nashville Chamber of Commerce members, spon­ sors of the event, and are available at most stores, said David Mace, president of the local chamber. Mace noted that only 200 tickets are being offered, at $3 each. The winning ticket will entitle the holder to a ride for two in the balloon. The drawing will be con­ ducted Aug. 17 to allow the winner time to plan for the trip and to line up a guest. One need not be present at the A ride for two in this balloon awaits some lucky ticket holder at Nashville's 1990 Harvest Festival-Muzzleloaders' Rendezvous the last weekend of August. The photo of the craft making a recent lake touchdown was supplied by its owner, Terry Elliott, of Eagles Soar Hot Air Balloon Company of Battle Creek. drawing to win. If the weather is uncooperative the day of the scheduled launch, the winner will be entitled to a rain check and can make arrangements with the balloonist to schedule a ride for two at some future date. Hot air balloon ascensions are a tradition as old as Nashville’s Harvest Festival. The first celebration, in 1906, featured four such lift-offs, though the early balloons were primitive and drab com­ pared to today’s colorful modem craft. In addition to the balloon ascension, the 1990 Nashville Harvest Festival celebration will feature a parade, a *muzzleloaders shoot, fireworks, a dance and more. A flea market and craft show is being organized, and vendors may reserve a 15-square-foot space for $10 by calling Judy Hook (852-9655), Faye Salyers (852-9470), or Mary Ohler (852-9593). . The Harvest Festival Com­ mittee was to meet last even­ ing, July 30, to iron out an agenda for the celebration. Members of the group organizing the festival, in ad­ dition to those already named, include Mike Thorne, Rose Heaton, Dave Liebhauser, Harvest Parade chairman; and See Balloon, on page 2 Floral arrangement brightened the table at Ver­ montville's 52nd annual Sunshine Party Friday, and the bouquets later were presented to rhe six oldest honorees present. Vermontville Sunshine party honors seniors More than 40 ladies signed the guest register Friday after­ noon at Vermontville’s 52nd annual Sunshine Party. The oldest, Iva Amspacher, was 95. A yearly tradition since 1938, the party honors the senior ladies of the communi- ty and is sponsored jointly by Vermontville’s United Methodist Church and First Congregational Church. The two congregations alternate as hosts from year to year. The 1990 celebration was held at See Vermontville page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Poge 2 Vermontville senior ladies honored, the Methodist sanctuary. Martha Kuch of Charlotte entertained the group with heavenly music on a Celtic harp and played several numbers on a hammered dulcimer. She has been play­ ing the harp for more than four years and the dulcimer for twice that long. After the performance by Mrs. Kuch, the ladies ad­ journed to the church hall for refreshments of punch and cookies. Here, the eldest six ladies present were honored with bouquets. They were Iva Amspacher (95), Winifred Stewart (92), Mildred Carey and Florence Kilpatrick (each 90), Hermina Southern (89), Leta Nagel (88), and Ruth Hatfield (8?). Flowers also were to be sent to several senior Vermontville ladies now residing in nursing homes. Mary Fisher was chairper­ son of the 1990 Sunshine Par­ ty, aided by Jeri Baker, from front page Madeline Forrest, Joan Hasselback, Cindy Krolik and Pat O’Dell. Prior to the entertainment program, Madeline Forrest read a necrology for the year, and devotions were given by Helen Boger. * The group also enjoyed singing hymns, and during the refreshment period sang “Happy Birthday” to Iva Weiler, who was marking her 80th on Friday. Balloon launch to be highlight of Harvest Fest from front page Martha Kuch of Charlotte entertained the group with heavenly music on a Celtic harp. Hank Felder, who is in charge of the Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous and Shoot. Mace said the Chamber of Commerce has designated Saturday as the big day of the festival, but the muzzleloaders’ activities will encompass the entire weekend. That group will set up camp on the old Riverside ball diamond southwest of the business distrct. A fireworks show, which proved to be a popular attrac­ tion at last year's festival, is planned again this year. To help finance the event, dona­ tions are being accepted. At­ tractive cannisters in the shape of firecrackers have been placed at various stores and offices around town to receive contributions from the public. Something new for the 1990 festival will be a pancake breakfast, served Saturday and Sunday by the Nashville firemen and their wives. Serv­ ing will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at the local fire station. Correction— Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family 852-9481 Owner — Diana Kuempel OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. The Putnam Public Library Board will meet on the third Tuesday of each month. The dates were stated incorrectly a few weeks ago. A caption beneath a photo of the Barry County 4-H Livestock Sale incorrectly identified the buyer of a lamb owned by Amy Kreps of Nashville. It was not sold to Michigan Veterinary Supply, rather it was sold to Nashville Feed & Seed. With Amy in the picture were Kathy Lothamer and her daughter, Emily. Receiving bouquets were, from left, front row: Hermina Southern, Ruth Hat­ field, and Leta Nagel, (back row, from left) Florence Kilpatrick, Winifred Stewart, Iva Amspacher, and Mildred Corey. Their ages range from 87 to 95. Eaton 50th anniversary couples honored Thirty-four Eaton County and Frances Hall, Chester and 4-H teens gave their public couples were honored during Marion Holley, Lester and speaking performances in the Awards Assembly at the Katherine Kennicott, Luman front of the Senior Citizens. Walter Allen of Eaton Senior Citizens Day activities and Luella Klink, Ted and at the Eaton County 4-H Fair Doris Lyon, James and Mary Rapids was the master of Morris, Arlo and Alice ceremonies, with help from last week. These couples were Rochester, Gerald and Max­ Charlotte’s Mayor, Kathy specifically chosen to receive ine Salisbury, Clarence and Wright. Senior Citizens Coor­ an award because they had Vera Sleeper and Lester and dinators for the day were Kay been married for over 50 Namoi Ward;; from Bellevue, Krumm of Eaton Rapids and Lynn and Mary Messenger, Betty Briggs of Charlotte. years. “The importance of strong Bill and Olive Michael, family bonding was very evi­ Shirley and Opal Tew and Post 8260 Auxiliary news dent in these couples,” ex­ Myrl and Phyllis Yeomans. From Sunfield were James plained Mona Ellard, Exten­ Representing Post No. 8260 and Marian Curtis, Forest and of Nashville, at “Michigan sion home economist. “Within the family, each Monieta England and Edgar Day” recently were Auxiliary member is able to receive and Rosa Fleetham. Also, President Teresa Kellogg; love, experience competition Clayo and Pauline Reed from Chaplin Leona Decker and 8th for the first time, develop a Vermontville and Merle and District Jr. Vice Victoria uniqueness and personal Bernice Trask from Lake Banks. satisfaction and it takes paren­ Odessa. The Senior Citizens Day ac­ •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! tal guidance to see this hap­ pen. Celebration of family tivities included entertainment and support for longevity of provided by the Thomapple marriage was definitely the Dulcimer Society, Olivet Col­ । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. 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State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. > Wednesday: AWANA................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Senrice . .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 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 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 C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ...... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 a.m. ....11a.m. .....7 p.m. .....7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of 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. Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .......9:45 a.m. Sun. School .....H:00a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School .... 10a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 3 Tri-County Electric Cooperative seeking franchise renewal A Romulus crew is seen applying a seal coat last week to a portion of Nashville's Sherman Street. Several other streets in the village also were topped in the two-day project. Nashville streets 'slurry-sealed *« ™ k*im t£^ •<5> tat t c» a| t®. tjffis ratal Wit, a tW'wiltj,m tiJ I fa tety'wljmtiJ Ite, Mtn faik slim ttfcDtdtial lit ml ta t, ftt J HHtlllllllIHM, Jl'BINGOi ijc ijfc litliiiniiiiifiw t*rikW RDSAIE iDoug flute, by Susan Hinckley Several Nashville streets were improved last week with the application of “slurry seal.” The substance is an asphalt­ based covering that is thinner than blacktop, but which hardens to a very durable sur­ face. The toughness of the seal coating comes from its content of lime and cement, explained Department of Public Works Director Leon Frith. The work was done Mon­ day and Tuesday by the Highway Maintenance Con­ struction Company of Romulus, Mich. Some 24,00 square feet ofseal was applied at a cost of $19,900, said Frith. Streets covered in the pro­ ject were Lentz and Center Court and portions of Church, Casgrove, Sherman, Kellogg and South Main. Prior to ap­ plication of the seal coal the crew patched potholes with regular blacktop material. “The advantage of slurry seal is that it forms a very hard surface with a lot less chance of developing potholes,’’said Village Presi­ dent Ray Hinckley. He added that the cost of slurry seal application is ap­ proximately 60 percent less than the average cost of blacktopping a street. While the Romulus crew members were in town they also handled a private paving job, sealing the parking lot at Maple Valley Arms for apartment complex owners Tim and Alice Boucher. The Aug. 7 primary elec­ tion ballot in Maple Grove Township will include a fran­ chise proposal sought by Tri­ County Electric Cooperative of Portland. The cooperative, which has served rural residents of the township for more than 50 years, is requesting the fran­ chise at the suggestion of the Michigan Public Service Commission, which is en­ couraging utilities to obtain or renew franchises in the townships they serve. The Maple Grove Township Board has already approved the franchise ordinances. The ballot proposal, if passed, would make the franchise ir­ revocable for a period of 30 years. A franchise seeks permis­ sion from the township and its voters to continue to do local electric business. Although the franchise language gives Tri-County the authority to construct, maintain, and use “electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, ... and other electric appliances,” General Manager Bob Matheny emphasized the cooperative has no plans for Buyers' 4-H Appreciation Sale Social scheduled for Aug. 13 The fourth annual Eaton Animal Association” award County Small Animal will be presented. The award Association Buyers’ Ap­ is based on dedication and preciation Social will be held support of the Eaton County Monday, Aug. 13 at the 4-H 4-H Small Animal Associa­ Building on the Charlotte tion and its events. Fairgrounds. For more information on A reception will begin at 7 the banquet or the 4-H Small p.m., followed by dessert at Animal Program, contact the 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Cooperative The Appreciation Social is Extension office at 543-2310 designed to give special or 372-5594. thanks to all businesses and individuals who supported the 4-H and FFA members by Friends of Opera House purchasing animals through Friends of the Opera House the Small Animal Sale at the will meet at 7 p.m. Wednes­ Eaton County 4-H Fair. day at the village office in A special “Friend of Small Vermontville. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS Vermontville will have its third annual village-wide yard sale and street dance Aug. 18. The fun will begin at 9 a.m. for the yard sales and run through 5 p.m. The park will be available for out-of-town guests who wish to set up their goods for sale. Reservations must be made to reserve space ahead of time. If anyone wishes to have advanced advertising, they must do so by Aug. 9 by contacting Doug Durkee at Vermontville Hardware, 726-1121 or Ricki Hill at the R.L. Hill Tax Service, 726-0282. Then, between 5 and 8 p.m., the local eatries — The Ole Cook Stove, Maple Leaf Inn, The Outpost and Carpenters Den will serve a meal before the dance begins. Live music will be provided by Don Mulvany’s band, the “Dealers Choice.” They will be playing from 8 p.m. to midnight in front ofthe village park. Those attending may br­ ing lawn chairs or some park seating will be available. The audience may dance or just sit and enjoy the country music. The local establishments will be open for refreshments throughout the evening. Bikes and skateboards should remain out ofthe danc­ ing areas for safety’s sake. AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES Open a N.O.W. Checking Account or a Statement Savings Account and receive your SPIRIT card. Eaton Federal now has an Automated Teller Machine in our Charlotte and Eaton Rapids offices. With the SPIRIT card, you can access your checking or savings 24 hours a day. SPIRIT will save you time and money while offering you the convenience of doing all your financial business under one roof. When you’re out of town, use your SPIRIT card at all MAGIC LINE and CIRRUS locations where you work or play. Just look for these symbols Tribute to late Ben Ommen *0^ ’ so we can continue providing the best service we can to our member-consumers.'' The State of Michigan per­ mits multiple franchises, and the granting ofa franchise will not exclude other utilities from obtaining a similar grant. A “yes” vote will grant the franchise to Tri-County. Vermontville planning yard sale, street dance From Our Readers * *A*ll1...ip major construction in either township. “Our goal is to continue providing a reliable and economical source of power to all of our members,” Matheny says. “The only ex­ pansion we plan to undertake would be as new service is re­ quested to homes or businesses. We’re asking voters to ratify this franchise To the editor: He was the classic citizen. He loved his family, his neighbors and his friends. He loved the community ofwhich he was such a part. He was a man young and old could look up to. He was a man of per­ sonal integrity, of knowledge, a gentleman in every sense of the word. He was a man of faith and moral integrity. I did not know him until my service to Vermontville began when I was elected County Commissioner of District No. 1 that encompassed the com­ munity. Ben Ommen became my friend, and one that I could look to for advice and counsel. That is a part of precious memory. It was my privilege to spon- sor him as the “Unsung Hero of the Week” on T.V. Chan­ nel 6 in Lansing a few years ago. Ben Ommen exemplified all of the values and heritage that is inherrent in historic Ver­ montville. He was a student of history. Now he is forever a part of it, enshrined in memory. May God Rest the Soul of a great and good man. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. His earthly life will always be a challenge to those of us who survive. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Sunfield free CIRRUS. JK Magic Lir.e Get the "SPIRIT" at Eaton Federal FDIC INSURED FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet-749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon (OUl IOISIK LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... 4 £ * By Susan Hinckley Fuller Street Elementary School millage was held 41 years ago An election that would give the go-ahead to building Nashville’s Fuller Street School was in the news 41 years ago this week. The “pay-as-you-go” pro­ posal called for levying an ex­ tra five-mill tax for two years, and it appeared likely to pass. The money would provide needed classroom space for elementary students. Details on this and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News of July 28, 1949. Special election Friday to decide school issue A fairly light vote appears likely in the special school election Friday. Out of 10 people interviewed at random this week , the News learned that eight believe the special proposition will carry, while every last one of the 10 said I I I I I i they favor the proposal. Electors of the NashvilleKellogg Rural Agricultural School District will vote in the school auditorium between the hours of 2 and 9 p.m. Friday. They will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” on two pro­ posals: 1.) to increase the tax limitation in the district by five-tenths of one percent for a period of two years, and 2.) to levy a five-mill tax for two years (1949-50) for the pur­ pose of constructing addi­ tional classroom space for elementary grade students. If the two propositions carry, the district can borrow on tax anticipation notes against the sum expected to be raised by such a five-mill tax in the next two years. Interest rate on such notes will be very low and, basing the estimate on last year’s assessed valua­ tion and collection records, Paving of Nashville's brick Main Street from Fuller Street north to village hall (then located across from the library) started 41 years ago. The Fuller-Main in-. tersection and the bridge across Quaker Brook are seen in this mid-1940s photo from atop the old railroad water tower. The tiny octagonal Dixie station (left) was replaced in 1947 with a modern Mobilgas building, now home to Maple Valley Standard. TIMOTHY BURD — FOR — TRUSTEE Maple Crave Tvrp. Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butler Rd., Nashville this arrangement should pro­ duce about $25,000 for im­ mediate use. It is proposed to build a unit of three rooms, together with heating plant and toilets on the new school site on the south side oftown. In addition to the anticipated $25,000, there would be available about $15,000 that can be transfer­ red from the general fond into the building and site fond. Figuring on the basis of $12,000 per room, there should be no trouble in putting up a good three-room unit and paying for it quickly and easily. The plans under considera­ tion are well adapted to later expansion by addition, of more classrooms at a later date, if and when the need ex­ ists and the taxpayers of the district approve another such short-term tax levy. (NOTE: The following issue of The News reported that the school proposal car­ ried by a majority of 209 to 151.) Main Street paving will necessitate traffic detour Next Monday, Aug. 1, the State Highway Department will close the Main Street railroad crossing in Nashville to traffic for a three-day period, during which the pav­ ing will be replaced. All heavy traffic on M-66 will be detoured from the three bridges south of town east to Kumback Comers and thence on the blacktop around by way of Vermontville. Light vehicles merely have to detour from South Main east on Francis Street to the cemetery, thence north on East Street to Sherman and back west to Main. On Monday, the Globe Construction company plans to begin black topping the brick pavement on Main Street from Fuller Street north. This will necessitate again detouring Main Street traffic in the same manner un­ til the work has been com­ pleted across the tracks and past the intersection of Railroad Street. Then that portion can be opened and traffic will be detoured just one block east to move north and south on State Street. The paving project will be a curb-to-curb bituminous con­ crete resurface course exten­ ding .393 of a mile, from a point just south of Quaker Brook bridge, north to the village hall. (1990 note: At that time village hall was located on the site of the present-day fire station.) The highway department stands the cost of25 feet in the center ofthe street, and 15 percent of the cost ofthe balance. Allow­ ing for 10 percent high estimate, Nashville’s cost will be less than $5,000. N-K School gets another new bus Nashville-Kellogg school received delivery ofa new bus Friday. The chassis is a twoand-one-half ton International What is now Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville (seen here in the 1960s) sprang from an election 41 years ago, when local'voters approved funds for a nuclear building that was well adapted to later additions. It was estimated then that the cost of each of the three classrooms in the original building would be about $12,000. KB6, purchased through Lovell Implement Company of Vermontville, while the body was purchased through Hoekstra of Grand Rapids and installed at Lima, Ohio. By making the purchases separately, the school effected a considerable saving. The new bus is the eighth in the school’s fleet and will replace No. 3, which will be placed in semi-retirement, for use in case of breakdowns or special trips. Field Day Friday will end Summer Play Program Climax of the week’s recreation program was a checkers tournament Friday afternoon. Emerging as city champions were David Yarger in the senior class and Jack Reed in the junior division. The two ■ winners received malted milks as awards. Recreation Director Ralph Banfield also promoted a bub­ ble gum contest Friday after­ noon, and Oliver Downing won first prize. On Friday of this week, a big field day will bring the six-week program to an end. Numerous races, games and other events are planned. Barry Free Fair to open Tuesday at Hastings Top-flight grandstand enter­ tainment, thrill shows, parachute drops and bigger and better exhibits than in re­ cent years will feature the Barry County Free Fair, which opens next Tuesday for five days and nights. In addition to the big mid­ way and colorfol exhibits, there will be such entertain­ ment as horse-pulling con­ tests, steer scramble, horse shows and stage attractions. The nationally famous WLS Bam Dance show will be one of the outstanding attractions, commencing on the opening evening. Wednesday will be Children’s Day, with all rides and concessions selling tickets to children at half regular price. The day will also feature races and contests for boys and girls. Hamess racing this year, scheduled for Thursday, Fri­ day and Saturday, will draw some above average competi­ tion. Purses will total $6,500. “Lucky” Lott’s Hell Drivers will prove another outstanding attraction with their thrill show, and parachute drops, barbershop singing and other excellent entertainment will help make this an outstanding fair. Secretary Frank W. Kelly is hoping for new high atten­ dance records during the five days and nights. Softball News The Nashville softball team played the Beach-Rich team at Battle Creek Sunday after- noon, beating them by a score of 10-3. Alton Knoll was the winning pitcher, tossing a four-hit game for the locals. The Nashville team will play another home game next Sunday with the Battle Creek Optomist Club, and on Sun­ day, Aug. 7, they will play a return game here with Beach­ Rich. State Police launch drive against speeders The State Safety Commis­ sion’s current campaign to reduce speeding has been necessitated by the excessive number of deaths attributed to this form of reckless driving, according to Sgt. Raymond Mohr, commanding officer of the Battle Creek post of the Michigan State Police. Police agencies in the state are cooperating in the special emphasis program, which is part of a nationwide effort be­ ing carried on during July and August under the auspices of the National Safety Council. “State Police records show there were 1,502 persons kill­ ed and 40,892 injured in 140,172 traffic accidents in Michigan last year,” Sgt. Mohr said. “Speed was the direct cause ofone third ofthe deaths and a contributory cause in most of the others. “Contrary to widespread belief, Michigan does have a speed law applying to the open highway. The law does not set the limit at a specific number of miles per hour, but it does require that a car be driven no faster than is reasonable under exisiting conditions, such as the weather, visibility, volume of traffic, hour of the day, and similar factors. Sometimes that could mean that 10 miles an hour is too fast...” Sgt. Mohr said that last year 3,000 Michigan drivers lost their drivers’ licenses because of speed violations. “Why take a chance on los­ ing your privilege to drive,” he added. “More important, why take a chance on losing your life?” 'IfatCtyt Lieut. VanDenberg to be buried in Wilcox Cemetery Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wilcox church for Second Lt. Wesley R. VanDenberg, who was killed in action in Italy in the fall of 1944. The Rev. Leonard Bruder of Manton will officiate and burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery. Lt. VanDenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles VanDenberg of route three, Nashville, was bom Aug. 27, 1922, at Ludlow, Okla. He at­ tended Hastings High School two years, then transferred to Nashville-Kellogg High and was graduated with the class of 1940. On Oct. 22, 1942, he was married to Miss Virginia Downs ofBattle Creek, where he was employed by the Kellogg company. He entered Army service Dec. 11, 1942, received his basic training at Camp Robinson, Ark., and was selected for officers’ candidate school at Fort Benning, Ga., where he was commissioned a se­ cond lieutenant on June 10, 1943. Following a brief furlough in March 1944, he was sent overseas and by early summer was in action on the Italian front. In June he was wounded in action when struck in the shoulder by flying shrapnel. By August he was back in ac­ tion and took part in bitter fighting along the Gothic line, serving as a platoon com­ mander in Company E, 361st Infantry. On Oct. 11, 1944, he was struck and instantly killed by fragments of a mor­ tar shell. Besides his parents and his wife, Lt. VanDenberg left a daughter, Sharon Lee, whom he never saw and two brothers, Fred of Hastings and LeRoy, now serving in the Navy and stationed at San Diego, Calif. His wife has since remarried and now is Mrs. James Rebant of Manton. Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 157 S. Main Street Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 5 Obituaries Bernard G. Ommen SI'S? ms; ms ,*5"" t zywS z '"lOiOiHJti * * «lT ijt in m 11, 198, ttgiii ■0 KI■.ttnlilliB una'alutiii' ifctaatGt® I a mnlit riinilil ■ I88. Ftaik jMilWNi ■ it wfcEMsrnn is sn bjBtnnti on wniii ifc ito B® til ___ VERMONTVILLE Bernard G. Ommen, 87 of 250 West Third, Vermontville, passed away Sunday, July 22, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Ommen was bom near Gibson, City, Illinois, the son of Sill and Helena (Oniken) Ommen. He has been an area resident for the past 77 years living in Sunfield, Grand Ledge, and Lansing before moving to Vermontville. He was employed by the Hotel Downey in Lansing for seven years, Durant Motor Company, Michigan State University for four years, and was a maintenance supervisor for the Lansing Board of Education for 29 years, retiring in 1961. He was a member of the Vermontville Historical Society, receiving their Minuteman Award in 1986, former member of the Vermontville Lions Club, a member of the Vermontville School Board, former member of the Bethleham Lutheran Church and their mission board and presently a member of the Vermontville First Congregational Church and was very involved in many community activities. Mr. Ommen is survived by his son, Bernard W. (Audrey) ofVermontville; three daught­ ers, Bessie (Norman) LaCross of Delta Mills, Laurene (Tyrus) Stine, Ann (James) Samann, all of Vermontville; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; sister, Tina Myers of Vermontville; special friend, Helen Corbin of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther in 1984 and a great grandson, Matthew Woodruff. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 25 at the Vermontville First Congrega­ tional Church with Reverend Paul Mergener officiating. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont­ ville First Congregational Church. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Clarence E. Spidel____ NASHVILLE - Clarence E. Spidel, 70 of 5805 Scott Road, Nashville, passed away Sunday, July 29, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Spidel was born August 11, 1919 in Iticha, the son of Vico and Azalia (Charter) Spidel. He moved with his parents to Nashville in 1930. He attended Iticha and Maple Grove schools, served in the United States Army in Europe during World War H. He was married to Hazel Belson on January 29, 1941 in Grand Rapids. The couple lived their married life in Nashville and wintered in Palmetto, Florida. He was employed at Kelloggs ofBattle Creek for 40 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the 25 Year Club at Kelloggs. He attended Peace United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, deer hunting, reading western novels, work­ ing in the flower garden and traveling to Petosky. Mr. Spidel is survived by his wife, Hazel; two sons, Gene Spidel and wife Carylen, Gary Spidel and wife Diana, all of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Sharon) Allen ofNashville; four sisters, Ruth Barke of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Bill (Veryl) Carroll of Battle Creek, Ruby Ball ofNashville, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Perry of Midland; two brothers, Frank Spidel of Lacey Lake and Neil Spidel ofHastings; four grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, 8 step-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1 at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, with Reverend James Noggle officiating. Burial will be at the Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice. -Ulf lf1.* fg iti*iisris0 x jci. 0 0 0 We are here to help you ... • DARLENE • SYLVIA • BELINDA 0 W 0M Hn I* n Hn. *00 The Mirrors image" wiuoi'S iujaa6lt Hair Stylist for Men, women * Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 NEW SUMMERS HOURS: HOURS: Mon. by appt.; Tues. 9-12; Wed.-Sat. 9-? /VERMONTVILLE Pee wee Football SIGN-UP GRADES 3 THRU 8 August 1st at... 7:00 P.WI. MAPLEWOOD FOOTBALL FIELD s3.00 Sign-up Fee Memories of the past, from page 4 George D. Terpening__ BELLEVUE - George D. Terpening, 58 of 5017 Lacey Road, Bellevue passed away Sunday, July 22,1990 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. Terpening was born on April 5, 1932 in Hastings, the son of Roy and Caroline (Morgan) Terpening. He was raised in the Lacey area and attended the Briggs and Hast­ ings Schools. He was a Veter­ an ofthe Korean Conflict serv­ ing in the United states Army. He was married to Mary Lou Burgardt on June 13,1955. He has resided most of his life in the Lacey area. His employ­ ment included: GraffTrucking Company in Kalamazoo, Kellogg Company in Battle Creek and Buskirk Lumber Company in Freeport. He was a member of the Battle Creek V.F.W. and the Teamsters Union. Mr. Terpening is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; five sons, Jim Terpening of Bellevue, Joe Terpening of Backstreet Barometer Hastings, Robin Terpening (by Editor Donald। and Bill Terpening, both of Hinderliter) Bellevue and Timothy TerpenTo relieve the tedium of a ing of Dowling; one daughter, dull weekend, we had a bit of Roberta Cole of Bellevue; an auto accident in our family eight grandchildren; one sister, last Friday evening. The Little Viola Slack of Battle Creek; Woman was returning from one brother, Lloyd Terpening Grand Rapids with the three of Hastings and one half offspring and about 5 p.m. brother, Virgil Whipple both east of Middleville she rolled of Hastings. over the brow of a hill to find He was preceded in death by a car turning out of a a son, Roy Jay Terpening in driveway directly in front of 1978 and a brother, William her. Terpening. To make a long story brief, Graveside services were she didn’t miss it. She receiv­ held Tuesday, July 24 at the ed some painful cuts and Union Cemetery with bruises and the boys and the Reverend Larry Fulton offi­ baby all were cut some and ciating with full Military bruised. But none of their in­ Honors. juries was serious. Memorial contributions After a couple of days of may be made Good Samaritan dickering about insurance and Hospice of Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. RUMMAGE SALE Mildred Barney Downes NASHVILLE Mildred Barney Downes, 76 of 9400 Butler Road, Nashville passed away Saturday, July 21, 1990 at Hayes Green Beach Hospi­ tal, Charlotte. Mrs. Downes was born on May 1, 1914 in Bangor, the daughter of Claude and Gertrude (Funk) Abbott. She was raised in Bangor and attended the Geneva Center Elementary School and Bangor High School. She was married to Hiram Leonard Barney on April 5, 1933. The couple lived most of their married life in Barry and Eaton Counties where they fanned. She also sold produce at the Lansing City Market. Mr. Barney died in 1975. She then married Jesse Downes on July 16, 1975. During her retired years the couple traveled extensively. She attended the Nashville Assembly of God and was active in the senior citizens group in Nashville. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and gardening. Mrs. Downes is survived by her husband, Jesse; a son, Leonard Barney and his wife, Bonnie of East Detroit; daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and John Simpson and Louise and Richard Todd, both of Charlotte; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two sisters, Millicent Ridley of Flint and Margaret Baker of Newark, Ohio; a half brother, Glen Abbott ofBangor and one half sister, Dorothy Stone of Benton Harbor. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 24 at the Nash­ ville Assembly of God with Reverend Robert Taylor offi­ ciating. Burial was at Lake­ view Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions possible trade-in for a new car, we decided to get the old one repaired. Now we’re crossing fingers and hoping it will be fixed in time for our vacation. Dr. Stewart Lofdahl messed up his Pontiac the same even­ ing when the wheels struck a soft shoulder of the road on a turn near Vermontville. The car rolled over, but Doc wasn’t hurt. Scratches on Cecil Cappon’s new Chrysler Monday led several nosey individuals to ask if he, too, had had an accident. It turns out that the scratches were made by a sharp-footed hen that flew up on the shiny bustle back and clawed vigorously to hold her equilibrium. may be made to the Mildred Barney Downes Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. Wednesday, Aug. 1st and Thursday, Aug. 2nd Corner of Arbor Road Housewares, school clothes (boys sizes 4-8), gas cans, boots, winter coats, lots of kitchen gadgets. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH MMR STREET MERMONT'IIILE. MICHIGAN 49096 muCTION€€RS & RCMTORSi^^ NASHMIUC (517) 852-1717 Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. Jobs Wanted HAVE OPENING in my regis­ tered day care home (FH2301601) full-time or part- • time, infant through Kindergar­ ten bus runs by house. Rates neg. Hours 5:30am-5pm. Phone 726-1266 any time-leave message. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR TODDLERS to school age children, 5 years experience, have references, Maple Valley School District. 726-0192. SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Poge 6 Nashville village zoning board procedure questioned by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Is there a lack of com­ munication between the two boards appointed to imple­ ment and enforce Nashville’s zoning ordinance? That was the question asked of the Village Council Thurs­ day by Sandra Lundquist of Maple Valley Real Estate. Lundquist recently ap­ peared before both boards, representing Charles and Debra Reid, who were seek­ ing a variance for their pro­ perty at 435 S. Main St. The Reids asked for permission to enclose an exisiting car port and add a six-foot forward ex­ tension to the building. A variance was needed because the present structure stands on the north lot line. The request was made on behalf of a potential buyer of the property. At their meeting July 3, the Nashville Planning Commis­ sion members heard the Reids’ request and recom­ mended approval by a 4 to 2 vote, with one member refus­ ing to cast a vote. The next step was for the matter to come before the Zoning Board ofAppeals for a consideration of a variance at its July 19 meeting. At that session the ZBA refused to allow the zero side yard clearance necessary for the proposed project, but finally compromised at three feet. Under the village zoning ordinance, a minimum of five feet is required. This decision meant that the Reids cannot enclose the car port as it now stands, but must inset the SCHOOL IS STARTING SOON! Have you made your appointment? The Village Hair Port 470 E. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Some Evenings by Appointment • 726-0257 • north wall three feet. None of the neighbors who would have a say in the matter under provisions ofthe village zoning law has objected to the Reids’ plan. Lundquist told the council Thursday that the recommen­ dation for approval by the Planning Commission was not relayed to the ZBA by Carl Tobias, ZBA chairman, even though he sits on both boards and was present when the Planning Commission deci­ sion was made. Tobias voted “no” at that time. “The ZBA was misinform­ ed,” said Lundquist. She said she believes the decision of the ZBA members might have been different if they had been aware of the Planning Commission ap­ proval of the proposal. Lundquist claimed that Tobias told the ZBA the Plan­ ning Commission had recom­ mended the five-feet minimum for side yard clearance. Contacted Friday, Tobias said that the ZBA “didn’t have any written recommen­ dation (from the Planning Commission) before them that night.” Although Tobias admitted he had personal knowledge of the Planning Commission decision, he did not divulge to the ZBA “exactly how the vote went,” and said he does not know why he did not men­ tion it. “If I’d had the written recommendation in front of me, I would have read it,” membersofbarr MAPLEVALLEY X^ EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRIJOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...Eves. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS warranty • Multiple Listing * Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEiNBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST... HUBERT DENNIS...... 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(CH-343) In Nashville, 4 bedroom, 2 story home, close to elementary school. Call "Doc" for more information. (N-352) NEW LISTING: tage with lake access — 2 new decks, storage shed & aluminum siding!! All in "move-in" condition. Call Sandy. (CH-269) 26 ACRE HORSE FARM • $64,900 - VACANT LAND LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS - Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) 14 ACRES (APPROX.) - South of Nashville. Good building site on hill overlooking woods & "pond site." Price $16,900 with land contract terms. Call Don for more "info." (VL-319) 20 ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! JUST LISTED IN NASHVILLE - If POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - you've been looking for a well-maintained older style home in town — THIS IS A "MUST SEE"! 3 bedrooms, natural oak open staircase, hardwood floor in dining area, attractive brick fireplace in living room. Screened in porch. Don't miss it! Call L today! (N-354) Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) 80 ACRES, SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRIVE ALREADY IN - Beautiful building site, rolling, some woods, possible pond site. South of Nashville. (VL-337) Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. / (F-319) BUYERS ARE WAITING!! If you are thinking of making a "change," give us a call! WE NEED LISTINGS FOR: • Homes in Nashvil|e & Vermontville • Country Homes — • Small Farms & Large Farms ° Vacant Parcels for Building Sites • Large Parcels for Hunting & Recreational Use • Lake Properties noted Tobias. “I like things in writing.” Normal procedure for recording and processing minutes ofthe Planning Com­ mission was followed for the July 3 meeting, said board secretary Warren Travoli and chairman Nelson Brumm. Travoli’s handwritten minutes were delivered to Brumm, who took them to Vilage Hall the following day for typing. Village President Ray Hin­ ckley said the staff there pro­ cessed the minutes in the nor­ mal manner and that the record was at Village Hall ready for pickup by the ZBA in plenty oftime before the Ju­ ly 19 meeting. “Personally I don’t feel it’s up to the village hall staff to act as a courier between the Planning Commission and the ZBA or vice versa,” said Hin­ ckley. “It’s up to the boards to pick up their minutes and communications at Village Hall.” William Thompson, a member of the ZBA, said it was not necessary for Tobais to announce the Planning Commission’s recommenda­ tion at the ZBA meeting July 19 because Lundquist was in the audience and “told us the Planning Commission had already approved it.” Thompson agreed that there may have been a lack of com­ munication on this particular matter, but that has not been a problem in the past. “Facts weren’t clear bet­ ween the two boards (on the Reid case),” he added. Had Tobias announced the Planning Commission’s ap­ proval at the ZBA meeting, it would not have changed his vote, said Thompson, and he doubts it would have changed the outcome of the ZBA deci­ sion. Thompson and Tobias voted against the three-foot compromise measure, favor­ ing adherence to the minimum five-foot side yard clearance called for in the ordinance. The compromise measure Council approves parking ban , been with previous owners. “I would like to work out a deal with the council so my employees can park there,” Steortz told the board. “It seems like the council would want to promote good will between the village and a business owner.” Trustee Carol Dwyer ask­ ed, “Can’t your employees walk? It’s almost a 60-second walk from a ton ofparking (in the municipal lot on the west side of Main Street).” Burd agreed: “There are 100 spots out- there for people to park in; it’s even blacktopped.” Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. concurred, saying: “I don’t see it as a big problem employees walking a block or two. ” Steortz said she often parks her car in the “No Parking” area next to her restaurant’s rear door to unload “$600 worth of groceries” for her business. She noted that the only other entry would be through the front door, and she does not like to carry the supplies through the dining room while customers are there. Trustee Ted Spoelstra said loading and unloading had never been an issue, and Hin­ ckley added that delivery peo­ ple at the restaurant usually “are not there more than five or ten minutes.” Village Treasurer Lois Elliston said she often has to go to the restaurant to ask an employee to move an auto before she can exit her park­ ing spot behind village hall. Steortz said many of the conflicts had occurred under past owners of the restaurant. She added that if the village agreed to allow her employees to park back of their building she would “go specifically to the employee” if an infraction occurred. “We have to live right next door to each other,’’Steortz noted. During the discussion, the council moved en masse to the site out back to view the situa­ tion first hand. Spoelstra later pointed out the restaurant-owned items that were presently occupying village-owned land: two dumpsters, including a small one for grease, a motor scooter, Steortz’s car, a pig roaster and an air conditioning unit. “If you were really serious about cleaning it up, that stuff would not be there right now,” said Spoelstra. Permission for the large dumpster and the air condi­ tioner had previously been granted by the council. Hinckley polled the council to determine if any wanted to change the present parking ban behind the building, and all said “no.” The council also agreed to write a letter to Steortz, at her request, stating that no one can park in that area unless loading or unloading restaurant supplies; Steortz said she will present this letter to her employees. Also on Thursday the coun­ cil approved a revised “sick time” policy for all full-time village employees. The new plan requires approval of a department head and a slip from a doctor on the third consecutive day of illness. Penalties for unexcused absences range from a written warning (for three incidents in one calendar year) to possible termination (for six incidents). Spoelstra said the new plan was necessary because of “blatant misuse” of the former policy. “A lot of time in the past some employees were telling their supervisor ahead of time, ‘I’m going to be sick’ on such and such a day,” noted Spoelstra. In addition to penalities for passed 3-2, with two ZBA members absent. Jeff Beebe, Jeanne Steortz and Richard Tobias voted in favor of the plan. Richard Tobias, a recently appointed member of the ZBA, told the Village Council Thursday that he feels the board “needs some direction from the council.” He said that he had never been fur­ nished with a copy ofminutes for a previous month’s meeting dr with an agenda for the current one. The Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals each are comprised of seven members, ppointed by the village president with council approval. After hearing Lundquist’s complaint at their Thursday meeting the council agreed to send a letter to both boards in­ structing them to keep ac­ curate and detailed minutes and to make these records available to each other and to the council. from front offers incentives of bonus time off for employees who limit their use of sick time. In cases of serious illness, the village will pay employees up to a total of 90 days in one year with a doctor’s verifica­ tion, but will reserve the right to request a second medical opinion. In other business Thursday, the council: — Agreed to change “no parking” signs on the north side of Washington Street bet­ ween Queen and Middle streets to read: “No Parking Weekdays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.” The signs were placed two years ago for the safety of children coming and going from Kellogg Elementary School, but a neighbor atten­ ding Thursday’s meeting sug­ gested that the ban was unduly restrictive for times when school is not in session. — Heard a complaint that a lack ofcommunication existed between the Nashville Plann­ ing Commission and the Zon­ ing Board of-Appeals. (See related story). — Granted permission for several fund-raising activities by Heather Phillips and a group of young people trying to raise money for children’s hospitals on behalf of the Children’s Miracle Network. — Approved application to the State Highway Depart­ ment for a Harvest Festival parade permit for Saturday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. Granina’s Placer 202 N. Main St., Nashville • 852-9843 Come see our new look and try one of our Daily Dinner Specials MONDAY All You Can Eat Macaroni & Cheese ......... W/Smoked Sausage s425 TUESDAY Fried Chicken WEDNESDAY THURSDAY All You Can Eat Spaghetti W/Meat Sauce & Garlic ToastS425 Boiled Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner FRIDAY SATURDAY Chicken Teriyaki and Rice s499 SUNDAY BBQ Chicken, Swiss Steak, Shrimp Stir Fry or Baked Ham & Yams’499 Steak & Lobster S499 5499 S999 Daily Lunch Specials, Also! Summer Hours: Mon. 6 a.m.Pm: Tues.-Fri. 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 7 Nashville Boy Scout Troop attends summer camp near Kalamazoo Nashville Boy Scout Troop No. 176 left Sunday, July 8, for a week in summer camp at the Roto Kiwan Scout Reservation. Roto Kiwan is the Southwest Michigan Coun­ cil’s camp and is located south of Kalamazoo. The scouts worked on a variety of merit badges while at camp, including swimming, small boat sailing, cooking, lifesaving, environmental science, canoeing, and leatherwork. The three com­ missioner areas also provided help toward rank advance­ ment each day for skills not covered by merit badges. In addition to badge work, the scouts had a firearms demonstration with the Michigan State Police, an astronomy demonstration, a fly fishing presentation and practice, and they learned to tie flies, and had an archery troop shoot. They also had open swimm­ ing each day and open boating each evening. On Thursday night, the Order of the Arrow tap-out took place. Willy Rooks was tapped out for Troop No. 176 at the ceremony. Two especially challenging events of the week were the flintstone identification, where the scout’s identifica­ tion skills were challenged in plant and track casting iden­ tification, and the “camp cor­ pse mystery.” In the latter challenge, each day a clue was given to help solve a pretend murder mystery. It was up to the scouts to solve it. The Scouts said they especially enjoyed camp this year, as they found the camp staff friendly, enthusiastic, full of energy and helpful. Plans are already being made to return to Roto Kiwan in 1991. Preparation for summer camp begins in February, with sap collection. The scouts earn money for sum­ mer camp fees based on the amount of time they par­ ticipate and the amount of sap collected. Support is given to them by the Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 in providing camperships when necessary for a scout to attend camp. Those attending camp were Ben Mudry, Rudy Othmer, Ben Kuempel, Jasen Green, Sam Javor, Scott Rooks, Wil­ ly Rooks, David Stevens, and Josh Cerny. Adult leaders attending were Russ Cerny, Mike Javor and Dale Ossenheimer. Members and leaders of Boy Scout Troop No. 176 in Nashville who attended summer camp earlier this month were (standing, from left) Russ Cerny, Mike Javor, Dale Ossenheimer, Jasen Green, (kneeling) Rudy Othmer, Ben Mudry, (from left, seated at back) Ben Kuempel, Scott Rooks, Willy Rooks, Josh Cerny, (from left, seated, front) Sam Javor and David Stevens. OPEN THE DOOR TO HOME OWNERSHIP 1 *■ t®s «’lasE;t Hk e fciik k dates'uiiij H issist^x w «esiiai tX iszsiffi i'n to ttg Dnaoi H iaiiiEKrZ' in fetaflHH B j 4 nktatetansBir [igStniiiffira । r iHitisa _j klBB®® . w ai®}1 Allwardts to mark SOth anniversary Guy and Nellie (Fox) Allwardt of 1371 Price Road, Nashville, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniver­ sary Sunday, Aug. 12, with an open house given in their honor by their children and spouses: Al and Crystal Maddix, Laurence and Sharon Allwardt, Fred and Nancy Allwardt, Arthur and Ella Allwardt, Joe Allwardt, and Tim Allwardt. The couple also has 10 grandchildren. The open house will be held at the Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling (one mile east of M-37) from 2 to 5 p.m. Guy Allwardt and Nellie Fox were married Aug. 11, 1950, at Newton United Methodist Church. They resided in the Battle Creek area until 1974, when they moved to the family farm in Nashville. Nellie was employed by Sullivan's Dairy Store and has been employed by Kellogg's for the past 24 years. Guy has been employed by Rhoades Construction and Michigan Woodwork and Specialties Co. He now owns and operates his own construction company. Master Associates Construction. He is also director of development at Tamarak Valley Christian Center and enjoys writing poetry. The Allwardts were active members of Ceresco Baptist Church, Home Grange, and Maple Leaf Grange. They are presently active members of Pleasantview Family Church, Tamarak Valley ChristChrist­ ian Center, and both enjoy square dancing and antiques. Thinking of buying a home? Saving enough money for a large down payment of 20-25 percent at today’s home prices can be difficult. But with mortgage insurance, you can purchase a home with a down payment of only 5 or 10 percent. Find out how by contacting your Hastings City Banker today. S3 Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Ov Ikrnk COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville. Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 8 Putnam story hour kids have parade by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Merchants, shoppers and passing motorists on Nashville’s Main Street were treated to a kid parade Tues­ day forenoon. The event was part of a the Summer Story Hour program at Putnam Public Library. Youngsters attending the weekly session Tuesday mor­ ning listened to stories for a while before they fashioned hats and noisemakers for the parade. Newspapers, skillful­ ly < folded and then colored with crayons and decorated with cut-outs, became hats. Noisemakers were made by filling potato chip cans with beans, and “cymbals” were created by tying together pairs of decorated tuna cans. Accompanied by Librarian Duska Brumm and three adult volunteers, the children then marched from the library through the downtown business district. The 1990 Summer Story Hour will conclude today, Tuesday, July 31, with a pic­ nic in Putnam Park. Youngsters are to gather at the library at 10 a.m. and will proceed from there in a group to the park. Mothers are being asked to bring sandwiches. Beverage will be furnished. Summer Story Hour, a long-standing tradition at Put­ nam Library, is held in week­ ly sessions throughout July. It is open to all children ages 4 through fourth grade. The entourage assembled outside the library, then commenced their march downtown. Business Services VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. Garage Sale AUGUST 3,4, & 5TH 9-5. Lots of good used kids, ladies and mens clothing, plus lots of nice misc items. Very reasonable priced. Located 9549 E. Thor­ napple Lake Rd, !4 mile off M-66. Thank You Darlene Scramlin (center), one of the adult volunteers at Tuesday's event, gave advice to Melinda Powers (left) and Meagan Garvey as they fashioned hats and accessories. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank members and fellow V.F.W. men for their service at George’s funeral. The ladies Auxiliary for the nice luncheon and a thank you for all donations and assistance friends have made. Jean Graham and family Duska Brumm, Putnam Public librarian, had a rapt audience Tuesday morning as she read to a group of youngsters attending the second session of Summer Story Hour. Earlier the children had made indoor tents with sheets and had ac­ tivities out of doors. Diona Morawski, who is helping Mrs. Barnum with the event, said about 30 children were present for the first session. Story Hour continues each Tuesday throughout July, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and is open to children ages 4 through fourth grade. Putnam Library announces new contributors The following donors have contributed to purchase books for a shelf in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers: Jean Jensen, Mae Smith, Ed and Edna Smith; Violet Feighner, George and Marilyn Vogt, Iza Decker, Tom and Ann Taylor, Clara Pennock, Marian and Wayne Pennock, Ruth Lightfoot, Gertrude Montgomery, Kay Collier, Francis Matheny, Vem and Eloise Wheeler, Wallace and Elinore Graham, Dorothy Ames, Nelson and Geneva Brumm, Laura McIn­ tyre, Albert Gardner, and Terry Gardner. Max and Lynne Kelley, George and Edith Cogswell, Judy and Marvin Laurie, Clarence and Ruby Curtiss, Gretchen Pixley, Bill and Laurie Kipp, Harold and Thelma Webb, Ike and Phyllis Babcock, Louise and Donna Hickey, Dell and Marvel Hartwell, Geroge and Helen Swan, Martha Zemke, Charles and Louise Viele, Jerry and Ann Kent, Robert and L.T. Weeks, Elizabeth Wilcox, Illa Stewart, John and Montielle Dull, Marjorie Hill, Eileen Sutphen, Richard and Poise Shuster, Kris, Roger, Jasen and Holley Green, Dick and Ann Ewing, Jerry and Janice Johnson and Family, and Richard Fluke. Morris, Nita and Diane Brown, Genevieve Hafner, Kathryn Stamm, Vandy Stamm, Ola Osterman, Dick and Pearl Ewing, Jim and Bea Pino, Annetta Dingman, Homer and Tecla Snow, Carl’s Super Market, Donald and Jeanette Joseph and Fami­ ly, Reva Schantz, Homer, Ann, Michael, Levi and Miriam Schantz, Bob and Ardeen Varney, Ruth Varney, Harry and Geraldine Johnson, Ena Johnson, Carl and Louise Bahs, Wade and Mary Carpenter, Ed and Linda Boldrey, Ron and Nancy Rosin, Carroll and Marge Wolff, and Dessa Handel. Nashville Little League ...would like to THANK the following sponsors for their undying support so that our kids can have the best equipment. Also the coaches, players andparents who make it all worthwhile. Little League Boys Kathy’s Crafts Carl’s Market Heckers Insurance Wheelers Marine L & A Mobile Home Services Little League Girls M.V. Car Wash Goodtime Pizza Hickey Electric Diana’s Place Pee Wee Boys Pee Wee Girls Nashville Hardware Eaton Federal M.V. Implement M.V. Concrete Powers Service Arbor Tree Farm Nashville Auto Dairy Delite Country Kettle Musser Service Josephs & Sons T Ball Country Video II Clay’s Dinner Bell Kent’s Oil Co. Maple Leaf Florist Pony League Eldreds Auto Body Carl’s Market �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 31. 1990 — Page 9 [ Eg ng'aI '" ■ ge■ -■ ' m. ■ e.M'. Jn . J. ■ ti sin । i Sunfield candidates vie for commission post i .. Daniels - Sleeman Olmstead - Franklin Spidel - Risner IS Wl Mltta i limit, bi, taife Sil mi Sfin.OlitaK linii ml mlWEiijM iijlftiyfc Pino, tali I? al Dm tat mi Wb H Haiti WsipW ai Helen Zemke, lj,to^’ ise M ta, HH «' i lota Jotaind «ie0, fielW ,8ogtr. jltleW Mr. and Mrs. Gary Spidel are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi Lynn, to Jimmy Wayne Risner. Jodi is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance. Jim is a 1985 graduate of Martin High School. He is a self-employed carpet installer. An Aug. 18, 1990 wedding will be held at Nashville Nazarene Church at 4 p.m., with reception to follow at the Nashville V.F.W. Ron and Ann Olmstead of Vermontville are happy to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Jody Irene Olmstead, to Douglas Paul Franklin of Nashville. The bride-elect is a senior at Maple Valley High School and works for Good Time Piz­ za of Nashville. The groom-elect is the son of Harold Franklin of Nashville and the late June Franklin. Doug is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley and works for Ewing Well Drilli n g Company of Vermontville. A fall 1991 wedding is be­ ing planned. — 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, July 18,1990. 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 Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners J-Ad Graphics News Service SUNFIELD - Among a slate of state, congressional and legislative candidates seeking nomination to office in the August 7 primary are two Sunfield residents vying for election to the first dis­ trict Eaton County Com­ mission seat vacated by the retirement of Edgar Fleetham. Republican John Fisher, 42, of rural Sunfield, will likely be sent to the Nov­ ember general election since he is the lone GOP candidate for the post. Also representing her party alone in the primary is Democrat Joanne McDaniels McNutt, 44, a former Sunfield Village trustee and police commissioner. "Since I have lived here all of my life, I am familiar with both the history and the changes that have occurred in Eaton County," she said. "My four years experience as a village trustee in Sunfield has given me first-hand knowledge of some of the problems and issues faced by residents of this area, and an opportunity to play a central role in resolving those is­ sues... " She adds: "I know what a maze government can be for a person trying to obtain ser­ vices or work through the system, and I really would like to be of help to individ­ uals trying to navigate through it." McNutt said Eaton County will probably continue to see rapid growth and develop­ ment during the next several years. "Because so many of the issues facing us in the near future must be handled on the local level, it is more impor­ tant than ever that our elected county officials know how to identify problems and be ca­ pable of finding creative so­ lutions." McNutt is employed by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. A 23-year vet­ eran of state government, her work includes more than 16 For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. ,*Fee fd0e JoT FOR SALE: 1987 Kawasaki KX 250, $1500 or best offer. 517-852-9161 after 6pm. development consultant asso­ ciated with the simultaneous engineering activity at the General Motors Lansing Automotive Division. For his work on "community building" pro­ grams, he has been the recip­ ient ofnumerous awards, the Woodland gospel singers set at Quimby church Aug. 5 The Woodland Gospel Singers will be at Quimby United Methodist Church Sunday, Aug. 5, for the morn­ ing worship service at 11 a.m. This will be a combined ser­ vice of both Quimby and Peace United Methodist chur­ ches, and they are inviting the public to attend. The Woodland Gospel Singers are well known in this area and throughout SPECIALS EOSPORIN NEOSPORIN OINTMENT OR 0M39 CREAM ’A OZ. Excftfrjn MAXIMUM STRENGTH 7i OZ. 2.66 wR TABLETS OR CAPLETS 100’s Excedrin CONTACT CONTAC FULLER STREET FOOTBALL FIELD Informational meeting with parents followed by short team meeting with coaches. [eosporin FLEX EXCEDERIN mnnuuunj Farm 4Q SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER 15-OZ. TUNIS 12 HOUR CAPSULES ^88 ECOTRIN 088 M 150’s OR E-X 96 s AQUA-FRESH TOOTHPASTE 4.6-oz. Aquq{re^h_ AVEENO BAR AV€€NO BAUSCH & LOMB 3-OZ SALINE 12-OZ. AVttNO SENSITIVE EYES™ SAUNE SPRAY 12-OZ. * Tuesday, August 7 • 7:00 p.m Michigan, and present as many as 40 programs a year. They have recorded two albums and are members of the Michigan Gospel Music Association. Quimby Church is located southwest of Hastings on M-79, and everyone is invited to both the 11 a.m. service and the preceding coffee/fellowship time at 10 a.m. SMART SHOPPER HAY FOR SALE 200 bales. 517-852-0896. GRADES 3 THROUGH 8 ... with any questions. years as an aide to members ofthe Michigan Legislature. In 1983, she received the "Advocate ofthe Year" award presented by the Michigan Association for Retarded Citizens. She is also a li­ censed Real Estate salesper­ son. Her opponent has lived in the Sunfield/Vermontville area for 34 years and also has been active in the commu­ nity, including serving as a Sunfield Township trustee for the past six years and as a past member of the Lakewood Board of Ed­ ucation. "The continuing deteriora­ tion of our roads and bridges, as well as the looming prob­ lem of solid waste, are in my opinion the major issues fac­ ing the county, and where at­ tention needs to be focused," said Fisher. Fisher is an organizational 100’s OR MAXIMUM STRENGTH 60’s Football Sign-up Call SUE DUNHAM — 852-1925 John Fisher OR CAPLETS 10’s Nashville Little Leauge W» or Joanne McDaniels most notable being "Governor’s Award," the "Michigan Minuteman Award" and has been twice awarded the "GM Award for Excellence in Community Activities." He is currently an officer in the Sunfield Area SPYs (Sponsors of Programs for Youth). District 1 consists of Roxand, Sunfield and Vermontville Townships, and the villages of Mulliken, Sunfield and Vermontville. In Vermontville Tow­ nship, appointed Supervisor Russell Laverty's name will appear on the ballot as he seeks election to the post vacated by Ed Sampson, who resigned to accept a job in another area. Laverty is unopposed. In Roxand Township, Republican Clerk Leilani K. Leik, who was appointed to replace Janet Maurer, hopes to be elected to complete the term. B-D MICRO FINE IV INSULIN SYRINGE DAILY CLEANERS 1-OZ. *s* sSoMOj. 099 100’s ICC, ’ACC or 3/10CC #8410, 8430, 8465, 8413, 8412 1559 ALCOHOL SWABS 100's 114*4 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thro Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 10 Organizational Meeting Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION 7. Administration Building, 7:04 p.m., July 9, 1990 Present: I. Baker, Wm. Flower, J. Krolik, T. Spoelstra, R. Tobias, C. Viele, C. Wolff. Absent: H. Stewart. 1. Opening: The organizational meeting was called to order by Superintendent Wolff. Mr. Wolff updated the board concerning school 9. finance. Election of Officers: 2. President: Nomination made by Tobias, sup­ ported by Viele to nominate Wm. Flower as President. 10. 8. Motion made by Tobias, supported by Baker to close nominations. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Vote was as follows: Ayes: All. Wm. Flower re-elected as President. (President Flower conducted the balance of the meeting). 3. Vice-President: Nomination made by Tobias, supported by Baker to nominate C. Viele as Vice-President. Motion made by Baker, supported by Tobias to close nominations. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 11. 12. 13. Vote was taken as follows: Ayes: All. C. Viele re-elected as Vice-President. 4. Secretary: Nomination by Baker, supported by Krolik to nominate R. Tobias as Secretary. Motion made by Viele, supported by Baker to close nominations. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Vote was as follows: Ayes: All. R. Tobias re-elected as Secretary. 5. Treasurer: Nomination by Tobias, supported by Krolik to nominate I. Baker as Treasurer. Motion made by Tobias, supported by Krolik to close nominations: Ayes: Flower, Krolik, Spoelstra, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Baker. Irma Baker elected as Treasurer. 6. Board Mtgs.: Motion made by Tobias, sup­ ported by Spoelstra to hold the regular mee­ tings of the Board of Education in the Admi­ nistration Building on the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. and finishing not later than 11:00 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Flower, Krolik, Spoelstra, 14. Tobias, and Viele. Nays: None. Absent: Stew­ art. Motion carried. Depository: Motion made by Viele, supported by Tobias to remain with Hastings City Bqnk as depository of school funds and checking accounts for the 1990-91 school year as recommended by Mr. Wolff. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Minutes: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the special minutes of the board of education meeting held June 25, 1990. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Bills: After clarification of a few payments, a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $58,683.91. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Payrolls: A motion was made by Viele, suppor­ ted by Tobias to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: June 15.......................... .$20,636.80 June 29.................................. $18,931.95 Ayes: All. Motion carried. Workshops: Mr. Wolff informed the board of the upcoming M.A.S.B. summer workshop and fall conference for interested board members. Supt. Report: Mr. Wolff read the superinten­ dent's report. Truth-in-Taxation: Mr. Wolff conducted the Truth-In-Taxation Hearing: stating an increase of 8.6% in Barry County property tax state equalized valuation and an increase of 2.3% in Eaton County property tax state equalized valuation (Barry and Eaton combined 5.21 % gain). Coaches: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Baker to approve the following coaches as recommended by Athletic Director Bill Rivest: Cynthia Gatewood Sandra Briggs Cheerleading: H.S. Varsity and J.V. Football H.S. Varsity and J.V. Basketball Cheerleading: Ninth Grade Ayes: All. Motion carried. 15. Contract - M. Wolff: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Baker to extend a contract to Marjorie Wolff as the teacher for the in-school suspension room for the 1990-91 GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: Notice is hereby given, that a General Primary Elec­ tion will be held in Vermontville Township, County of Eaton, State of Michigan within said township. Tuesday, August 7, 1990 at Fire Station, 125 S. Main, Vermontville For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political parties participating therein, candidates for the follow­ ing offices: STATE GOVERNOR CONGRESSIONAL:UNITED STATES SENATOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS LEGISLATIVE: STATE SENATOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE COUNTY: COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOWNSHIP: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR Also any additional offices if any for which partisan candidate are to be nominated. And for the purpose of placing in nomination candidates participating in a non-partisan Primary Election for the following offices: JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT COURT JUDGE PROBATE COURT JUDGE And for the purpose of electing: Delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic and Republican Parties. 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 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. school year in accordance with the master contract agreement. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Tuition: A motion was made by Viele, suppor­ ted by Krolik to approve Mr. Wolff's recom­ mendation and accept tuition students for the 1990-91 school year at the same rates as 89-90: Elementary $13.00 and Jr. Sr. High School $99.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Grievance Hearing: Uniserv Director Karen Sherwood presented the union's position regarding Melanie Winegar's grievance con­ cerning substitute bus driver rotation. A motion was made by Viele, supported by Tobias to deny Melanie Winegar's grievance. After further discussion and Uniserv Director agreed to extend the grievance procedure one month, to be acted upon at the regular board meeting scheduled for August 13, 1990: C. Viele and R. Tobias withdrew their motion to deny the grievance. School Auditors: Motion was made by Spoels­ tra, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation to remain with Foote, Iles and Lloyd as school auditors for the 1990-91 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. School Attorneys: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and contract Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg, P.C. as school attorneys and counselors of law again for the 1990-91 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Athletic Council: The Athletic Council Commit­ tee will report at the regular August 13 board meeting. 21. Discipline Handbook: There was discussion regarding a proposed discipline handbook to be implemented at Fuller and Kellogg elementaries. There was no action at this time and the proposed handbook was referred to the Board Policy Committee. 22. Policy: The board reviewed section A, B, F and H of the M.A.S.B. proposed board of education policy book. 23. Adjournment: A motion was made by Baker, supported by Viele to adjourn the meeting. Time: 10:20 p.m. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education PROPOSED MINUTES - THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Children's craft classes scheduled for August The Vermontville Historical Society will offer special craft classes in August for children in the Vermont­ ville area. Those classes will be held on Wednesdays, Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Paula Cole will be with the children Aug. 1 to teach them shirts. Children are being ask­ the art of basket weaving. ed to supply their own shirts Paper embossing for gift for this lesson. tags and greeting cards will be On the last Wednesday of taught by Patty Cooley Aug. the series, Aug. 22, Mary 8. Fisher will be teaching stone For the third class, Aug. painting. Classes will be from 2 to 4 15, Jill Shance will help the children tie dye their tee- p.m. REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS At the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Educa­ tion held Monday, July 9, 1990, the board members approved the following resolution regarding regular board meeting dates for the 1990-91 school year. Regular meetings of the Maple Valley School Board of Education will be held in the school administration building on the second Monday 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 1990-91 school year. July 9, 1990 (organizational) November 12, 1990 March 11, 1991 August 13 1990 DDecember 10, 1990 April 8, 1991 September 10, 1990 January 14, 1991 May 13, 1991 October 8, 1990 February 11, 1991 une 10, 1991 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for ... CASTLETON, MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Low interest Home Improvement loans are available from Michigan State Housing Development Authority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvements cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) - THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEMAKER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. — NEW HIGHER INCOME LIMITS — . lender F°r additional information contact: Cheryl Barth — 616/693-2271 or 616/765-3742 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 11 .“vk .*V w >i\?C isSSSi t ftTSS *$>$$ v< v ^sX wNJS S *SS SCS S'S SSa J>}£1 ?? f*t? ’ ft Ifeidi sMfrWsi ** hlatteM Eaton County 4-H Fair selects winners from area The varied talents of Maple exhibiting a variety of farm Valley youths were evident animals, including cattle, last week in a wide spectrum sheep, goats, hogs and rab­ of 4-H exhibits shown at the bits. Some local winners will Eaton County Fair in be taking their exhibits on to Charlotte. the State Fair at Detroit in The 47-member Vermont­ September. ville Jr. Farmers Club, led by Geri Mater, was by far the The 1990 Eaton County 4-H largest local 4-H Club par­ fair judging started Saturday, ticipating in the event. Other July 21, with approximately clubs from the area included 1,300 non-livestock 4-H and the Maple Valley Riders, led FFA entries being evaluated by Penny Brumm; the Ver­ at the fairgrounds in montville Feed Fetchers, with Charlotte. The results of the Nancy Conkey as leader; and judging showed young people the Maple Valley Beefers, led throughout the county receiv­ by Lynne Cripe. ing top ten and other special Many awards were taken by awards in the following areas: Maple Valley youths in a Animal science — Amber number of livestock and non­ Mead, Gresham Grain livestock categories, including Grinders; Heather Vezine, woodworking, basketweav­ Golddiggers. ing, country painting and sten­ Archery — Courtney cilling, knitting, cooking, Pfister, Bellevue 4-H plant raising and dramatic Farmers; Jacob Williams, reading. Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Maple Valley Riders show­ Rick VanSickle, Bellevue 4-H ed their skills in horseman­ Farmers. Judge’s Choice ship, and other 4-H’ers show­ Award went to Courtney ed their talents in raising and Pfiester. Eaton extension has new agriculture associate The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice welcomed aboard a new agriculture associate July 18. Gwen Dado of Reedsburg, Wise., will fill the half-time position. Dado has a bachelor of science degree from the University of WisconsinRiver Falls in agriculture education. She had taught high school agriculture since 1986. Dado grew up on a dairy and swine farm and was ac­ tively involved in .4-H and FFA. She served as a state FFA officer in 1983. Dado will be responsible for providing overall leadership for Extension agriculture and marketing programs in dairy and animal science, and shar­ ing responsibilities for farm management, marketing, crops and soils. Funding for the position is provided by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners. The commissioners recognize the importance of agriculture in the county and the necessity of providing extension assistance, particularly during the growing season. Dado said she is looking forward to serving Eaton County. “Please do not hestitate to call or stop in the county office,” she says. Mbstata E.F1L W®. ta»ftta'.ti ta fr pi OEW ttfeWWdto fboadmee^®1^ *?ss — NOTICE — The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held July 26, 1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bill’s Entry Systems Overhead and Entry Doors Commercial and Residential • SALES and SERVICE • Phone 616-948-2663 We also handle ... • Mini Storage Roll-Up Doors • Fire Curtains • Shutters The Ball Awards were presented to Sarah Mater in Jams and Jellies. The outstan­ ding canning exhibit award, sponsored by Betty Underhill in memory of Ursula Riley was won by Sarah Mater. Ball point tube painting — Kristie Vedder, Millerburg. She also won the Judge’s Choice Award. Bicycle safety — Ben Pion, Country Kids. Cake Decorating — Aman­ da Wells, Sunfield 4-H; Erin Postal, We-R-A-4-H Club; Michelle Chambers, We-RA-4-H Club. Calligraphy — Erin Jerrick, Community Riders; Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders. Candy making Sarah Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Loralee Kidder, Sunfield 4-H Club. Cat Show — Best of Show Kitten, Courtney Pfeister, Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Best of Show Cat, Amy Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders. Ceramics — Young - Tif­ fany Wells, Sunfield 4-H; Alysa Milboume, Sunfield 4-H; Nick Boucher, Sunfield 4-H; Andy Roll, Gresham Grain Grinders; Joshua Estep, Sunfield 4-H; Jessica Har­ mon, Walton Wonders; Casey Lee Palmer, Country Kids; Melissa Wolf, Boody Feeders; Marvin VanSickle, Bellevue 4-H Farmers. Judge’s Choice Award went to Tiffany Wells, Sunfield 4-H. Ceramics — Junior - Jamie Brownell, Country Kids; Renee Batterson, Spaulding; Rich Kreps, Spaulding; Amber Andreas, Walton Wonders; Kristy Boucher, Sunfield 4-H; Amanda Wells, Sunfield 4-H; Chris Wells, Sunfield 4-H; Alain Serven, Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Sara Milboume, Sunfield 4-H. Judge’s Choice Award went to Chris Wells, Sunfield 4-H. Ceremics — Senior Christa Priesman, Spaulding; Brandie Locke, Benton Varie­ ty; Mandee Reist, Benton Variety; Richard Seune, Bellevue 4-H; Robert Kemper, We-R-A-4-H Club; Becca Wilford, Sunfield 4-H; Amber Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders; Angie Maynard, Country Kids; Stacey Southward, Country Kids; Heidi Scofie, We-R-A-4-H Club. Judge's Choice Award went to Heidi Scofie, We-RA-4-H Club. Collections — Wade Smith, Sunfield 4-H; Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders. Judge's Choice Award went to Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders. Computers Eric Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders. Judge’s Choice Award went to Eric Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders. Dog Show — High Point Dog Obedience, Dana LeValley (197 score). Winn­ ing Woofers; Champion Dog Showman, Rex Parrish, Win­ ning Woofers; Reserve Champion Dog Showman, Carrie Singer, Winning Woofers; 12 and Under Continued next page— Personals Alone & Single? Free brochure. Date-Mates Inc., Box 2080-AF5 Decatur, IL. 62524-2080; 1-800/345-MATE. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Household KENMORE white, 30” range, self cleaning oven, $175. 517-726-0092. SQUARE BALES OR ROUND YOU’RE IN THE BEST SHAPE WITH JOHN DEERE EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm • Raised Panel Steel The Maple Valley area was well represented in horsemanship by the Maple Valley Riders 4-H Club. From row, from left, Melissa Melvin, Jacob Skelton, Caitlin King, Julie Skelton, Dawn VanderVlucht, Eric King and Joey Skelton. 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Engines — Craig Spotts, Dolls — Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders; Heidi Country Kids. Judge’s Choice Scofic, We-R-A-4-H Club. Award went to Craig Spotts, Judge’s Choice Award went Continued on next page— SNEDEGAR I g TINA SNEDEGAR Megan Wheaton (1.), won many awards with her sheep: Champion Hampshire Ewe, Champion Ewe Overall Breeds, Supreme Champion, Champion Pair of Market Lambs, Reserve Champion Sheep Showman­ ship, and First Place Showmanship Class. An unidentified friend is with her in this photo. Jason Byington earned awards for Reserve Grand Champion Pen of hogs, First Place Middleweight, and First Place Individual Middleweight. Jamie Snedegar, took Overall Showmanship and First Place Market Class in hogs, and with her sheep Barry Byington (1.) took three First Place awards: Individual Market Lamb, Individual Lamb, and Pen of Lambs. Helping him is Steve Ainsworth. Tina Snedegar earned awards for Overall Showmanship of hogs and First Place Market Class hogs. Mow Now. 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Sherman St.; Nashville PHONE —852-1910 The Rabbit group of Vermontville Jr. Farmers earn­ ed several awards at the fair. Seen in this photo from left, front row, are: Amy Parrish, Jacinda Elliston, Sarah Parrish, Ryan Elliston, Chad Burt, and, back row, from left, Sarah Mater, Josh Bowers, Brandy Wawiernia, Dena Bignail, and Jon Bowers. Missing from photo are Foye and Mandy Pierce, Seth and Lorin Wright, and Trevor Wawiernia. Award winners were Jon Bowers (1st place Showmanship and Best Op­ posite Breed New Zealand), Amy Parrish (1st place Showmanship and Best Opposite Breed Dutch), Trevor Wawiernia (1st place Showmanship and Best Opposite Breed Polish), and Sarah Mater (1st place Californian). OUTDOOR POWVt Jonessa Hammond's plants took a Top Ten award. 3 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 13 From previous page— Gresham Grain Grinders Judge’s Choice Award wen to Autumn Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders. Young Foods — Food Preparation — Devonna Gleason, Bellevue Farmers; Bess Martin, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Sarah Mater, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Heather Good, Spaulding 4-H; Cameron Doty, Royston Rockets and Ranchers; Amber Luttig, Golddiggers; Mindy Brenton, Maurer 4-H. All Food Preservation — Lachelle Haigh, Bellevue Farmers; Amber Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders; Autumn Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders. Special Awards — Sarah Mater (Ball Country Kids. Entomology — Daniel Wells, Sunfield 4-H; Kurt Graebner, Sunfield 4-H. Judge’s Choice Award went to Daniel Wells, Sunfield 4-H. Fabric Albums — Kelly Kreft, Golddiggers 4-H; Jolene Pennington, Gresham Grain Grinders; Denna Root, Gresham Grain Grinders; Ryan Smith, Sunfield 4-H. Family Living — Amanda Wells, Sunfield 4-H. Judge’s Choice Award went to Aman­ da Wells, Sunfield 4-H. Flower Arrangements — Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders; Autumn Mead, Award), Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Sarah Mater (Outstanding Canning), Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers. Judge’s Choice Award went to Mindy Brenton, Maurer 4-H. Junior Foods — Food Preparation — Elissa Good, Spaulding; Alana Hughes, Maurer 4-H; Alain Serven, Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Erin Jerick, Community Riders; Amber Andreas, Walton Jay Hokanson made a waterbed in Woodworking Wonders. Judge’s Choice Award went to Amber An­ dreas. Walton Wonders. Senior Food Preperation — Tina Priesman, Spaulding; Derma Root, Gresham Grain Grinders; Angie Maynard, Country Kids; Amber Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders. All Dairy Foods — Amber Ott, Boody Feeders; Sarah Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Marissa Merryfield, Continued on next page— Erin Hokanson did an acrylic painting that earned a Top Ten ribbon. Brant Wheaton took awards for two Champion Hampshire Ewes, Reserve Champion Market Lamb, First Place Showmanship and First Place Novice. Vermontville News d,p. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Musser Texas with Garry and Roberta recently spent three weeks in Musser and boys of Decatur. Alvord, Texas getting ac­ They also visited Brenda and quainted with their new Kelly Lynch and girls in granddaughter, Jessie Jean Alvord.s Lynch, bom to Kelly and While in Texas, Larry and Barbara spent two days Brenda Lynch on June 27 at visiting former classmate Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth. Bruce Stedge and wife Jo in She weighed 6 lbs., 15 ozs. Killeen, Texas. Bruce took and was 21 inches long. She was bom just four hours after them on a tour of Camp Kolleen, the largest Army grandpa and grandma arrived base in the United States. in Texas. Jessie Jean was On the return trip from welcomed home by big sister, Texas, they visited Hot Spr­ Leah. ings, Ark., and the Auburn Other grandparents are Jim Cord Duesenberg Car and Jean Lynch and Mary Museum at Auburn, Ind. Long of Alvord, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie of The first of four craft Vermontville and Dewey classes for children will be Musser of Hastings. held from 2 to 4 p.m. David Musser, Kyle and Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the Derek also spent four days in Vermontville Museum. Paula Cole will teach basket TOOLS weaving. Air Compressors, Air Tools, Sarah Benedict ofArlington Air Accessories, Socket Heights, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Sets, Power Tools, Auto Bruce Benedict and Mr. and Equipment, Body Tools, Mrs. Harold Benedict spent Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill last week with Mr. and Mrs. Press and Accessories, Terry Benedict in Lancaster, Vises, Fans. Pa. While the men helped *c w build a new deck for their son and grandson, the ladies toured the craft and antique M1MH1IDISI stores, chocolate towns, etc. 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 On the last day of the visit, Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 they all toured Gettysburg. TOOL SAUs Kerri Gibson took a Top Ten in Basketmaking. 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Judge’s Choice Award went to Nikki Babcock, Country Kids. Gun Safety — Greg Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders; Justin Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders; Jake Wilford, Sun­ field 4-H. Judge’s Choice Award went to Greg Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders. Knitting — Christina Priesman, Spaulding; Teresa Todd, Maurer 4-H (winner of gift certificate); Lindsey Krolik, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Judge’s Choice Award went to Christina Priesman, Spaulding. Models — Rex Reist, Ben­ ton Variety. Judge’s Choice Award went to Rex Riest, Benton Variety. Needlecraft Heather Good, Spaulding; Joe Pifer, Benton Variety; Heidi Scofic, We-R-A-4-H Club; Amber Luttig, Golddiggers; Dean Bignail, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Teresa Todd, Maurer 4-H; Christine Kim Thompson and her horse, "K.C. Saber,” won Reserve Champion Show and Fitting and also took a first in Western Pleasure. She is a member of the Eaton Raiders 4-H Club. Kim also took a first place award with a steer she showed as a member of the Vermontville Feed Fetchers. Houghton, Island City Varie­ ty; Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders. Judge’s Choice Award went to Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders. Other Arts and Crafts — Krista McGuire, Walton Wonders; Kristie Vedder, Millerburg Community. Dena Bignail earned First Place Showmanship in Rabbits, Reserve Showmanship, and Best of Breed Californians. She also won awards for a pair of Hom­ ing Pigeons. Other Folk Arts Kim Thompson, Feed Fetchers. Painting and Drawing — Keri Anderson, Winning Combination; Erin Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Heather Gauerke (Class 1138), Double M. Riders; Robin Kenyon, Winning Woofers; Teresa Todd, Maurer 4-H; Becca Wilford (class 1144), Sunfield 4-H; Dale Yarsevich, Winning Combination; Becca Wilford (class 1146), Sunfield 4-H; Heather Gauerke (class 1148), Double M. Riders; Jodi Lilly, Gresham Grain Grinders; Cheryl Lilly, Gresham Grain Grinders. Judge’s Choice Award went to Heather Gauerke (class 1138 watercolors). Photography Jason Maihofer, Walton Wonders; Jouis Vasilcpn, Walton Wonders; Kirk VanDemortel, Gresham Grain Grinders; Amanda Wells, Sunfield 4-H; Becca Wilford, Sunfield 4-H; Betsy Wilkes, We-R-A-4-H Club. Judge’s Choice Award for 9-11 year olds: Amber Luttig, Golddiggers; 12-14 year olds: Betsy Wilkes, WeR-A-4-H Club; 15 years and older: Becca Wilford, Sun­ field 4-H. Plastercraft — Christina Houghton, Island City Variety. Miscellaneous — Debbie Wall, Winning Wonders. Judge’s Choice Award went to Christina Houghton, Island City Variety. Quilting — Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders. Receiving the Judge’s Choice Award and a bond from Country Stitches of Eaton Rapids for the Most Outstan­ ding Quilted Exhibit was: Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Brandy Wawierina did a Dramatic Reading that earned her a Top Ten ribbon and Judges' Choice award Sarah Mater won a number of awards, and will be going to the State Fair at Detroit in September with her Jams and Jellies exhibit which took a Top Ten, a Ball Award, Outstanding Canning Exhibit, and State Gold Ribbon. In Dairy Food, Sarah won a Top Ten, a Judge's Choice ribbon, and an award for Best Dairy Josh Bowers earned Top Ten and Judges' Choice ribExhibit. She also took a Top Ten in Candymaking. . bons in Stencilling. Mandy Pierce took a Top Ten in Country Painting. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 15 Eaton County 4-H winners named , went to Michael Vedder, Millerburg 4-H Club. Rocks and Minerals — Amanda Wells, Sunfield 4-H. Sculpture — Karen Russell, Winning Combination. Young Sewing — Sarah Christiansen, Boody Feeders; Sarah Jones, Millerburg 4-H; Anne Honsowitz, We-R- A-4-H Club; Katy Polasek, Benton Variety. Receiving the Judge’s Choice Award was Sarah Jones, Millerburg 4-H and receiving an award for the most outstanding constructed garment in the young division was Katy Polasek, Benton Variety 4-H. Junior Sewing — Kristie X *i*SSw St,Sw Sw * Ik,iftScU, lvlutkn 1x1 *J *JIV, Mk u ,tekn 1,1, U,||,M WlJ ta 3s , |i» t hs Lisa Higbee of the Gresham Grain Grinders won the award for Outstanding Quilted Exhibit, and received a $50 savings bond from Country Stitches in Eaton Rapids. Her original design also earned the Judges' Choice award and a Top Ten ribbon, and will be shown at the State Fair at Detroit in September. In the livestock field, Lisa also had Grand Champion Carcass Hog and Champion Ram, overall breeds. ?s5 d।Wh ** Mutate ‘a- iffi. 'ffll iW fap. ta-IsM «e hhtaM tar 4 QiteiCojk eW ■ be continued Vedder, Millerburg Com­ munity, Stephanie Rohdy, Chester Champions; Sarah Smuts, Gresham Grain Grinders. Receiving the Judge’s Choice Award and an award from Papoi’s Automotive of Charlotte for the most outstanding con­ structed garment in the junior division was Sarah Smuts, Gresham Grain Grinders. Senior Sewing — Tonya Mott, Walton Wonders; Amy Swift, Sunrisers. Receiving the Judge’s Choice Award and a bond from Country Stitches of Eaton Rapids, for the most outstanding constructed gar­ ment in the senior division was Tonya Mott, Walton Wonders. Silk Flowers Autumn Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders. Stenciling — Joshua Bowers, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Judge’s Choice Award went to Joshua Bowers, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Tin Punch — Angie Maynard, Country Kids; Ben Pion, Country Kids, Amy Whitcomb, Bellevue 4-H Farmers. Judge’s Choice Award went to Angie Maynard, Country Kids. Teen Leadership — Heather Batterson, Spaulding, 4-H; Becca Wilford, Sunfield 4-H; Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders. Judge’s Choice Award went to Heather Batterson, Spaulding 4-H. Tole and Country Painting — Mandy Pierce, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers; Robert Pifer, Benton Variety; Jonathan Bowers, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers; Becky Mason, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Judge’s Choice Award went to Jonathan Bowers, Benton Variety. Trash Barrel Contest — In­ dividual Angie Eveland, Western Connection; Team of Two, Matt and Jeff Haefele, Western Connection; Club, Western Connection. Vegetables — Jonessa Ham­ monds, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Veterinary Science — Kathryn Hamill, Golddiggers. Judge’s Choice Award went to Kathryn Hamill, Golddiggers. Weaving — Kristin Heinze, Circle C Riders; Debbie Wall (for loom weaving), Winning Woofers; Kerri Gibson, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Jenny Graves, Walton Wonders; Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders; Lindsey Krolik, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Tonya Mott, Walton Wonders; Amber Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders. Judge’s Choice Award went to Amber Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders. Receiving the Judge’s Choice Award and a savings bond from Country Additions of East Lansing, for the most outstanding weaved basket was Amber Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders. Welding — Dan Pennington, Gresham Grain Grinders. Wildflowers — Becca Wilford, Sunfield 4-H. Judge’s Choice Award went to Becca Wilford, Sunfield 4-H. Conservation — Kathryn Hamill, Golddiggers 4-H Club. Judge’s Choice Award went to Kathryn Hamill, Golddiggers 4-H Club. Woodworking — Basic Skill — John Shook, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Michelle Vogel, We-R-A-4-H Club; Apprentice Foye Pierce, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Jon Bowers, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Han­ dyman, Patrick Hollern, Gresham Grain Grinders; Craftsman, Jay Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Advanced Craftsman, Andy Sullivan, Mauer 4-H; Matt Pion, Country Kids. Judge’s Choice Award went to Jay Hokanson, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Jon Bowers, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; John Shook, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Patrick Hollern, Gresham Grain Grinders; Matt Pion, Country Kids. Best of Breed award in Dutch Rabbit went to Cheryl Conkey, of the Vermontville Feed Fetchers club. Angel, her five and one-half month old rabbit, beat out several more mature entries in the cagetory. Maple Valley band at camp this week A ride aboard a real live pony was a new and exciting experience for this tiny tot in a frilly dress at Eaton County Fair Thursday. The Maple Valley High School Band will be at band camp at Grand Valley State University this week. Band members will leave from the high school at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, and return home at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. On Wednesday evening at the college, the M.V.H.S. band members will stage a performance for their parents at 8 p.m. Washing and grooming his sheep prior to Thursday afternoon's livestock sale is Brant Wheaton, aided by AAeagon Wheater (center) and Lorin Lewis. The Wheaton youngsters are members of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers Club. Seen mounted on her horse just minutes away from competition in the ring Thursday was Darcy Powell of the Silver Spurs 4-H Club. She had already taken a championship in Bareback Riding and a championship in Western _Pleasure. A week-long fair can be a tiring place for young livestock exhibitors. Here, tw lads from the VFW National Home at Eaton Rapids found their show hogs made ideal napping companions Thursday afternoon. The pair, Paul Lightner, 10, left, and Tony Olson, 12, are members of the VFW Dynamos 4-H Club. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 31, 1990 — Page 16 CapisiarAinc. "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us 160 S. Main,’ VerOmPEoNn Mtvonill-Feri 8 to 8; 726-0640 Bring in Your Kids... Visit Clown Alley . Thurs., Aug. 2 • 3 to 7 pm -5 Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 Face Painting • Helium Balloons • Animal Balloons • ot as a pepper! America’s Finest Boneless Beef Henry House Ring Chuck Roast Bologna 5? America’s Finest America’s Finest chuck steak Patio Steak $189 Farmer Peet’s Platter Bacon Green cabbage Jumbo Vine Ripened Cantaloupe Sweet California Black 3x4 Plums 69< v/i Liters, All Var. 18-oz., All Var. Open Pit Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D Fay go Pop bbq Milk $199 *1«/ sauce gal 4 Pack Hunt’s Snack Pack *«o< 13-oz. Nintendo cereal 9 JQ (New Item) For All Coffee Makers Maxwell C’mB 940* House 1892 P.P. 89\ 16-oz. Sno-Bol 79' 32-OZ. Single Roll Shurfine PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1990 Paper P Towels / tad WIC ACCEPTED 16-oz. Campbell’s Pork & Beans DOUBLE COUPONS Tuesday & 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. pork EEANS 39' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-08-07.pdf 1472e0813986d1e453f3b3024987a45c PDF Text Text fi tAir US. PCS 121 S. Ourch Street HasUMSi’M’1l ,49058 *ASTf.\r ’1 , A*** *•. / Published by J-Ad Graphics. Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 2 — Tuesday, August 7, 1990 Trees, operator needed for Vermontville syrup project sponsors the annual festival, drawing thousands to the village the last full weekend of April. The loss of tappable maples is a serious problem. “Trees produce until they start to die,” observed Flossie Corey, a longtime member and former treasurer of the organization. She added that many of the maples in the village are “all tapped out” and that trees in town have been lost each year and have not been replaced. Gene Fisher, newly-elected president of the group, pointed out another problem: some new families who have moved into town do not want the trees in front of their homes tapped. He explained that the organization needs at least 1,000 trees to tap yearly to make the project worthwhile. One of the major considera­ tions at Wednesday night's meeting was to try to come up with someone who would allow tapping of their woods on shares. Fisher noted that today many ofthe local woods have been “lumbered off," compounding the problem of finding available trees to tap. The lack of tappable maples, however, is not the only problem. A lack- of volunteers also is a serious problem. Those of the older genera­ tion who have shouldered the job of syrup making over the years are, in many cases, no See Trees, on page 3 Committee to review recycling center operation agreement Vermontville's Maple Manor, built in 1963 by community volunteers, is the focal point of the village's annual syrup festival. Members of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corp., sponsors of the event, are worried about finding enough trees to tap for next spring's harvest and about securing help for boiling of sap here at the Manor. by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The maples are aging, so are the volunteers, and the future of Vermontville’s com­ munity syrup-making project appears bleak. Eleven members ofthe Ver- montville Maple Syrup Corp, met at Maple Manor Wednes­ day to discuss the problems facing the organization and to consider options. Many of Vermontville’s stately old maples are dying, losing their ability to produce sap for the annual syrup pro­ ject, a major source of fun­ ding for the popular Syrup Festival and other community activities. The Maple Syrup Corp., comprised of 14 producers and 38 supporting members. Used voting machines delivered to Nashville for use next spring by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Village of Nashville Saturday took delivery of two used voting machines from Kalamazoo County, moving from the era of paper ballots into more contemporary times. The units were delivered in the rain to the council chambers by Kalamazoo County Clerk James Youngs and two aides. On hand to ac­ cept the delivery were Village President Ray Hinckley and ficials that by law they would Trustee Forrest Burd. need one machine for every Youngs said his county has 599 registered voters, he was changed to the punch-card able to sell them a second voting system and had 315 of machine, for which he charg­ the old voting machines to ed them only an additional sell. By Saturday he had $100. Nashville officials earlier already sold 90. The Nashville Village had expressed concern about Council in July approved pur­ what would happen if the chase of one machine for single unit they had planned to $$150, but in the end was able buy should break down during to acquire it for only $125,, an election, so were relieved delivery included. When See Voting, on page 3 Youngs informed local of- Kalamazoo County Clerk James Youngs (center) delivered two used voting machines (at left background) to the Village of Nashville Saturday. Presenting a check for the purchase is Village President Ray Hinckley (right). Trustee Forrest Burd also was present for the occasion. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A three-man committee will review the operations agreement of the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville TransferRecycling Center. The panel also’will draft a set of bylaws for the board that oversees the facility, it was decided at the July 31 meeting of the governing board at Castleton Township Hall. The center was established 10 years ago as a joint venture of the two townships and the village on the site of Nashville’s bld landfill on East Casgrove Street. Items The1 Transfer-Recycling are collected here in dump- Board is comprised of two sters to be hauled away by representatives from each Hastings Sanitary Service or township and two from the are sorted and sold as village. All'three governmen­ recyclables. tal units share equally in Questions about operation financing the center. Each of the facility had prompted contributed $4,000 in-the last the Nashville Village Council fiscal year toward operation in June to temporarily halt a of the center. Gate receipts $1,000 payment to the from people using the facility Transfer-Recycling Board. and the sale of recyclables The money has since been also help finance its operation. paid, but several Nashville of"This whole thing started a ficials were in the audience month ago (when the Village Tuesday, along with represen- Council learned that) this tatives of the two townships board gave certain people per­ and a few interested local See Recycling, on page 2 citizens. Chamber's Annual Harvest festival committee seeks fireworks funds by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Public response to a cam­ paign for donations to finance Nashville’s Harvest Festival fireworks show has so far been disappointing, say organizers. Despite placement of several eye-catching' “firecracker” canisters in business places around town, little money has been deposited in them. Said Mike Thome, co-chairman of the Aug. 24-26 festival. A fireworks display was the highlight of the 1989 festival, earning many favorable com­ ments from spectators. The Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce, sponsors of the event, last year paid W. D. Fireworks $1,100 for the show, but that amount did not come close to covering the cost. The firm, a local manufacturer ofpyrotechnics, footed the balance of the expense. The chamber this year will pay W. D. Fireworks $2,200 for furnishing and firing the display, and had hoped to raise a sizeable portion of that amount in the clever red canisters. Royce DeMond, See Harvest, on page 2 Clever "firecracker" canisters placed around Nashville to collect funds to help pay for a Harvest Festival fireworks show Aug. 25, aren't getting much action, according to Mike Thorne, co-chairman of the celebration. The Chamber of Commerce needs to raise $2,000 to pay for the spectacular display. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 2 Recycling center operation agreement to be reviewed, mission to remove things from the transfer site, and money was not coming back into the coffers,”' said Nashville President Pro Tern Ted Speolstra.--“Things set aside to be sold came up missing.” Bill Wilson, chairman of the Transfer-Recycling Board, acknowledged that such incidents had occurred. He added, “It won’t happen again w'i t h o u t an explanation.” Rod Crothers, Maple Grove Township Supervisor, who also is a representative to the Transfer-Recycling Board, concurred: “I think we all realize stuff has been taken out of there as compensation for volunteer work. This has to be stopped. My (township) board feels this has to be stopped.” Castleton Township Treasurer Loretta Pixley agreed. ”1 don’t think anything should be taken out of there without being paid for. If this is something that has been verbal (in agree- ment), it should be taken care of when you update (your policies).” Wilson agreed, and ap­ pointed a representative from each supporting unit to serve on a special committee to review the operational agree­ ment and to draft a set of bylaws to establish policy for the governing board. Serving on the committee will be Wilson for Castleton Township, Crothers for Maple Grove Township and Carl Tobias for the Village of Nashville. Their recommendations later will be presented to the Transfer-Recycling Board for review and approval. The original operation agreement between the three entities provides for im­ provements to the villageowned site, the cost of opera­ tion, and establishment of a governing board with the power to set policy for opera­ tion of the center. It does not, however, give specific guidelines for operation, but Start the School Year Out Right... with a New Look "The Mirrors image" U.P6 wikkoi.2 iujaae„ Hair Stylist for Men, women a Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 • NOTICE • To all 1944 VHS graduates and those who would have graduated with this class, plus friends before and after that date: The undersigned and Evelyn MacDonald Krauss are planning a 50th reunion of our Vermont­ ville Public High School classmates and friends. We need to know the addresses and status of any of the above persons to prepare an annual “Newsletter” to motivate people to attend a reunion. Sorry to start this so early, but from this distance it is necessary!) THIS IS NOT A “COMMITMENT” ON YOUR PART — YET. We can’t wait to SEE and CHAT with everybody! Please drop a postcard or letter with any names and addresses of the above selection of folks to: Belva Green 237 Society Drive Holiday, Florida 34691 or call area (813) 942-7354 leaves those decisions in the hands ofthe governing board. Members of the Transfer­ Recycling Board serve without compensation. They are appointed by their respec­ tive governmental units. Also discussed at Monday’s meeting was the improved financial picture ofthe center. Wilson said that after a re­ cent rate increase, “We are a lot better off.” Rates were raised in June. For trash deposited in dump­ sters, residents now pay $4 per yard while non-residents pay $8. To leave appliances, residents pay $3, while non­ residents pay $6. Brush up to five inches in diameter can continued from front page also be dumped for $6 per yard. Recyclable items may be left at no charge, but must be sorted. These include newspaper, cardboard, clear glass, aluminum cans, tin cans (all must be clean), heavy iron, light metal, batteries, radiators, used oil, clean plastic milk jugs or con­ tainers, any type of aluminum, leaves and glass clippings, which must be emptied or removed from plastic bags. Wilson said he was con­ cerned about the number of non-residents using the Nashville facility, even Harvest Festival fireworks funds needed, who with Marty Warner is a partner in W. D. Fireworks, designed and made the collec­ tion cans. But so far, the outlook is not good. “Donations in the canisters have been very poor,” noted Thome. He had hoped for a better response because of the positive public comments about last year’s show. “Everyone wants to come out and see the fireworks,” he commented, “but no one wants to help pay for them.” Thome said he feels that a free-will offering taken at the show would not be practical, because most of the chamber volunteers are busy with other duties at that time. It would take several people to cir­ culate through the crowd and to go from car to car to collect donations during the event. The only other plan the chamber has to raise funds for the fireworks show is at the Harvest Festival dance Satur­ day night, Aug. 25, following the display. The four-hour event at the local VFW hall starts at 9 p.m. and will have an admission charge of $3 for singles or $5 for couples. Music for the dance will be furnished by Kyle Christopher. The fireworks display is set for dusk, Saturday, on the athletic field west of the Main Street stores. Among other activities wired down at a Festival Committee meeting last week was a square dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the parking lot adjacent to Mace Phar­ macy. The caller will be Stan Macy ofLacey, and the public is invited to participate. Saturday will be a big day for the Chamber of Com­ merce, with activites slated from morning to night. A parade is set for 11 a.m. and a balloon launch by Eagles Soar Hot Air Balloons of Battle Creek is set for 6 p.m. Chamber members are now offering chances on a free ride for two in the balloon for $3. The winner need not VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Patty Cooley will teach em­ bossing of cards and tags at the Vermontville Museum Wednesday, Aug. 8. Plans already are being made for the Vermontville High School Class of 1944 50th reunion. Belva Green and Evelyn McDonald Krauss are doing much ofthe planning and they would appreciate receiving VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. . Wednesday: AWANA................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 was only $125, netting a $50 profit for the center in that category. Wilson pointed out that many variables affect the financial operation of the center, and they are constantly changing. “We used to get paid for oil, but now we’re lucky to get rid of it,” he said. “Newspapers, most (dealers) want us to pay them to come get them. Only one takes them for nothing.” Recycling, however, is a major goal of the operation. “We have to keep this out of landfills before we run out of space,’’commented Wilson. continued from fron be present to win at the Aug. 17 drawing. The Muzzleloaders group again will play a big role in the celebration this year, stret­ ching their activities from Fri­ day through Sunday. They will set up camp on the old Riverside ball field southwest of the business district. Hank Felder Jr. of Nashville is again in charge of organzing his fellow campers. Their annual gatherings here in recent years have attracted a lot ofattention to the village. “Most ofthe muzzleloaders come from out of town,” noted Thome. He urged anyone who is in­ terested in learning more about pioneer times to visit the muzzleloaders’ encampment. A number of activities and competitions are scheduled during their three-day rendez­ vous and shoot. A flea market and craft show is again being organized this year. Vendors may reserve a 15-square-foot space for $10 by calling Judy Hook, Faye Salyers or Mary Ohler. Despite inclement weather at the 1989 festival, held in late September, there was a good turnout of craftsmen and marketers last year. Organizers say they are hoping that moving the annual Harvest Festival to the end of August will improve chances for ideal weather for the event. Something new at this year’s celebration will be a pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Nashville Fire Dept. Local firemen and their wives will serve the meal from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday, at the fire station. 9 I •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! > BINGO i । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ! • THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.8 4 Doors Open S:3Q • Early Birds 6:15 2 ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■a Vermontville News addresses and information about any members of the class. The two said they want to prepare and motivate class members to attend the reunion with an annual newsletter. Anyone with information is asked to contact Green at 237 Society Drive, Holiday, Fla., 34691, (813) 942-7354. AA rea Church1 S O ch1 edJ u1l es ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH though they are charged double the rate for locals. Attendants at the facility at­ tempt to determine whether the indiviudal bringing in trash lives in the service area, but this is not always a foolproof system, they said. In June, box fee collections brought in $1,629, nearly 71 percent ofthe $2,300 it cost to have the dumpsters hauled away. This is a marked im­ provement over the approx­ imately 50 percent ratio incur­ red before the recent rate in­ crease, noted officials. Appliance fees collected in June totaled $175, while cost of hauling away the old units REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips.StM Nashville Sun. School........ A.M. Service ..... P.M. Service ....... Wed. Service...... 9:45 .11 ..... 7 ......7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF 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, ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .......10 a.m. A.M. Service ............ 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ...... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ...... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 3 Trees, operator needed in Vermontville, V Vo 'JN N o 'Jww A A Mu 'Wb st fcS s c °S»'Cx n *% S of<M of < M n * n*%S * « f i», % '' longer able to handle the work, and the younger generation is not interested in it, noted Corey. She said she sees this as a sad situation. “My observation is that syrup making is a dying art, and will soon be a thing of past,” said Corey. “These younger kids, they just don’t want any part of it.” In some cases, it is not a lack of interest, but a change in circumstances that takes young people out of the pic­ ture. Often, children of longtime syrup producers who have grown up in the business have had to move away from the area in pursuit of careers. Maple Manor needs an operator to boil the sap brought there each spring, and the syrup corporation is look­ ing for a candidate for that post who is willing to do the work on shares. The position is best suited to someone who is retired or who has a lot of free time in the spring. “People who are working (full time) don’t have time to fool with it,” noted Corey. Fisher said sap no longer is being brought to the manor for custom boiling as has been done in the past. Virtually all local producers do their own boiling and even the Amish, who in recent years had brought their sap to the manor for boiling on shares, now do their own. The sap now boiled at the manor is primarily that designated for the community project. “We need someone to do the boiling and a woods to make (the Maple Manor Continued from front page operation) worthwhile,” said when they learned that a se­ more. Fisher. “It is the focal thing “They would probably be of the whole festival.” cond machine was readily $45,000 new ifyou could find available. Corey said sales of maple one,” estimated Youngs. The crew members from syrup have declined in recent Doubleday Bros, of years and that, too, may have Kalamazoo had several machines loaded on the truck Kalamazoo is expected to help a lot to do with the generation and Youngs was making a local officials in setting up the gap. machine for village elections. concentrated effort Saturday “The younger generation “You will find this (system) doesn’t know what (pure to dispose ofthem. When they left Nashville they headed to a whole lot simpler (than maple) syrup is,” she said, the Village of Hudson, south paper ballots),” predicted of Jackson, to make another Youngs. “The only thing, the machines take up space.” delivery. The units, however, can be Youngs said he could have folded compactly when not in sold the machines as scrap, but added that he would rather use and they fit well into the place them with spot set aside for them in the municipalities. As scrap, each council chambers. Nashville officials decided 700-lb. machine would have to change to voting machine brought about $18, he noted. “If somebody can use method as a money saver. them, I’d rather give them a Cost of printing paper ballots chance at them,” commented used in the past has been about $500 per election, according the Kalamazoo County Clerk. Youngs explained that such to Village Clerk Rose Heaton. machines are no longer being The machines also are ex­ made. In fact, the company pected to enable election that manufactured them has workers to tally the votes gone out ofbusiness, but parts much more rapidly after the are still available. Kalamazoo polls close. The newly-acquired County bought the units in 1968 at the cost of more than machines will see their first $3,000 each, and if available official use in Nashville in the today they would be much spring election next year. Voting machines delivered % S&N &N « &•<£' &•<£ &£ 'S ccS?11 ’■■.S S.^ JJS? S’ Sv «l* siSlhL 'UffcSku ? fJW fJfJtWts j>? Ws M Jul .....‘■•*5** ■. ** hS*«* “‘*MU M 5U J !**** NGOi ad Pftlta’J rHb whUUUWMb Jonathon Kristopher Selby M l >n srt * n n Illi |j|.!ifW"" ||) ff* NASHVILLE Jonathon Kristopher Selby, 6 weeks old of 6334 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville passed away Friday, August 3, 1990 at Pennock Hospital after being striken at home. Johathon was bom on June 18, 1990 in Grand Rapids, the son of Bill and Rhonda Selby. Surviving are his parents, Rhonda and Bill Selby; one sister, Sherrie, age four; one brother, Shawn, age three; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Youkers of North Carolina; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Toman of Nashville; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs Youkers and if they do, they express concern about “high calories.” Fisher sees the problem at Maple Manor as an overall lack of civic mindedness. “Less people are getting in­ terested in helping with the festival,” as well as the syrup making, he pointed out. “When you look around at meetings, it’s the same small handful of volunteers, whether it be at church, the Lions club or wherever,” he added. Fisher noted that other folks are there “for the good times” but not for the hours of planning and work that go into the festival and many other community endeavors. Anyone who can work as an operator at Maple Manor next spring or landowners who have woods they would allow A Maple Valley area team took first place at the the syrup group to tap on shares, is urged to contact Mackerville, U.S.A, tournament in Belding recently. Fisher or any other member of The team consisted of (from left) Dawn Morawksi, the organization. Duska Brumm, Sheri Forell and Diona Morawski. Local girls take 1st at Macker Howto planwhen you don’t even hare time to think. Obituaries •^i ^i continued from front page of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Mrs. June McMillan of North Carolina; paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Brundage of Martin; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal great grandmother, Retha Hamish in 1980. Funeral services were held Monday, August 6 at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland with Reverend Bill Dobson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jonathan Selby Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. By giving you any time access any day of the week to your account by automatic teller machine, an Eaton Federal SPIRIT Card can actually eliminate hours of tedious banking errands from your life. And your SPIRIT Card can be used at all MAGIC-LINE and CIRRUS locations. To make your life tetter, we're making banking better. Stop by today to open your SPIRIT Account. X Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Eaton Federal ’ Bank Will be closed Aug. 11 thru 18 (QWEOA’QTT/lfOill Owner — Diana Kuempel OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner nof M--R6R6 and FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Thornapple Lake Rd. Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville -852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED) OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30; Saturday 9-Noon ttut tdbSItC LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... By Susan Hinckley Confectionary changes hands, Governor visits 40 years ago been in one family for 42 years, has been sold. Louis Diamante, who has owned and operated the business since January 1946, Louis Diamante sells when he bought out his father, Charles Diamante, has sold to confectionery Diamante’s Confectionery, Mr. and Mrs. William a Nashville business that has Olmstead. Louis Diamante said this week that the of course the deal depends on approval by the State Liquor Control Commission of transfer of the store’s take-out license for beer and light wine. Consider­ ing the excellent reputation of the ' Olmsteads, it seems unlikely that there would be any difficulty there. Bill Olmstead is the son of Clarence Olmstead and a nephew of Earl D'. Olmstead. When he was 7 years old he came to live with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson. He entered the Army after completing his junior year of high school and served with the Army of Occupation in Germany. After his honorable Wheat also was rolling in at the Riverside Feed Mill discharge from service, he re­ at the edge of the Thornapple River on North Main entered high school and was Street. In this early 1950s photo, the old building still graduated with the Class of bears the name "Nashville Roller Mills." Built as a 1947. He has been employed grist mill in 1881 by Elder Philip Holler, the business at the U. S. Register company later was sold to Frederic Kyser and then to Louis Lass in Battle Creek. Mrs. Olsmtead is the and son Otto. In 1946 Jim Rizor bought the property, former Marylin Stanton, the and with the installation of electric motors, converted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. it from a water-powered flour mill into a feed and Sidney J. Stanton of Maple grain elevator. Grove. She also was graduated from NashvilleKellogg High School in 1947. They were married in April 1948. Mrs. Olmstead has been employed at secretarial work in Battle Creek. Charles Diamante bought HOME APPLIANCES the business in September Quality you 1907 from Mike Felice, who had originally started with a can count on.. . today. small fruit store. Diamante who came to this country from Italy in 1901, had lived in Model Eaton Rapids and Mason AD0402XS before coming to Nashville. 40 pt. He first operated a shoe repair Moisture Removal shop in the building last oc­ per 24 hrs. cupied by J. & H. Cleaners before the move to present quarters. Louis worked in the store washers up until the time he entered • Automatic De-Ice • Automatic Hunudislat • Rustproof Moisture Container • Adjustable Auto­ Army service in April 1942. matic Waler level Control • Moisture Container FuB Light • Rotlef s lor easier moving . He served with die 142nd Dryers Field Artillery, taking part in the Normandy invasion, and Dish going all the way through France, Belguim and into washers Germany as part of the 7th Corps of the First Army. He Freezers was discharged Sept. 24, Chest 1945, as a tech sergeant, with and five battle stars and the good upright conduct ribbon. If everything works out right, Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead No-Frost will take possession of the Refrigerators business Sept. 1. They plan to live in the apartments above the store. Ben & Clayt serving the area over 30 years. As for Louie’s plans, he says they still are vague. Parts ■ Large Supply in stock First, he hopes toftave a bit of vacation. Sunny skies are boon to wheat harvest The wheat harvest sitation looked considerably better "We Service What We Sell" this week. It finally quit raining last 1039 4th Avenue 616-374-8866 week and by Saturday com­ OPEN: Mon.-FrL 8:00 a.rn.'til 5:30 pirh.j Sat. ’til 4 b.ms bines werg droning through Forty years ago this week, news in Nashville concerned a change in ownership of a longtime family business on Main Street, the startup of a rain-delayed wheat harvest and the appearance of Michigan’s governor at the Barry County Free Fair. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on Aug. 10, 1950. WhiflixSol Large Supply of Air Conditioners in Stock Lake Odessa T.V. & Appliance, Inc. After a rainy spell slowed harvesting by two weeks, wheat began rolling in steadily at the Nashville elevator 40 years ago this week. When the Nashville Co­ Operative Elevator Association bought the business in 1920, it had been in opera­ tion at this South Main Street location for well over four decades. The building was torn down in the late 1980s, after the group disbanded. To the right of the elevator in this 1940s photo is the new home of Farmers' Co-Operative Creamery, which operated there until it closed in 1952. fields that should have been clipped two weeks sooner. Many farmers worked all day Sunday under a sunny sky and the roar of tractors could be heard even after dark. Monday was almost an ideal harvest day and the wheat was rolling in steadily at the Nashville Elevator and River­ side Feed Mill. As of Monday night, several farmers agreed that the wheat crop in this area was about one-third harvested. If continued fair weather lasts, this week should about wind up the wheat. Ernest Mead, manager of the Nashville Co-Operative Elevator, said Monday that most ofthe wheat coming in is of good quality, although there is enough “sick” wheat, damaged by excessive wet weather, to make grading something of a problem. Governor gives Barry Fair crowd lowdown on roads, hospitals, etc. Gov. G. Mennen Williams spoke Saturday afternoon at the Barry County Free Fair at Hastings. Touching on such subjects as construction of hospitals, expansion of state college facilities and development of civilian defense, the Governor managed to bring in frequent mention of what he calls the Legislature’s “false economy.” Barry County residents, generally well aware that they themselves kicked in a great deal ofthe money and that the Kellogg Foundation put up most of the remainder, listen­ ed politely while Williams told ofthe cooperation of state and federal governments in making possible the new addi­ tion to Pennock Hospital. “The business of govern­ ment,” asserted the governor, “is to serve the needs of the people in cooperation with the people themselves.” He went on to tell how, in 1949, he appointed “an energetic young director, Hugh McGoldrick,” to the of­ fice of hospital survey and construction. The only cost to the state treasury for the 20 hospital construction projects started since McGoldrick’s appointment, he said, has been the administrative ex­ pense of the office, which operates on a budget slashed this year by the Legislature’s “false economy” to $26,500. Regarding civilian defense, Williams said he believed the state’s plans are progressing rapidly and satisfactorily. It was when he mentioned the subject of roads that many a Barry County resident cocked an attentive ear. The need for immediate highway construction is greater now than ever, said Williams, and it still is not too late to begin such a program. “My recommendations (for a tax on corporation profits, followed by a state appropria­ tion of an additional $1816 million to existing highway funds) still stand, and can be acted upon in a few hours, if the Legislature wants to build roads.” Work on school expected to be resumed Tuesday Slow delivery of necessary steel continues to hold up general construction work on the new grade school building on the south side of town. Actually, all of the trouble stems from the lack of something like eight or nine five-inch steel beams needed as vertical support for the structure. The general con­ tractors, Blouw Brothers of Grand Rapids, have had one promise after another and now feel fairly confident that they will have the steel and be ready to resume work by next Tuesday. Meanwhile, the time has not been wasted entirely. Heating and plumbing contractors have been going ahead with their preliminary work and have finished roughing in floor drains and have the steam lines practically in. Army couple buys Goodson farm Mrs. Lelan Goodson has sold her 140-acre farm in Maple Grove Township to the Vaneffes of Fort Custer. Mr. Vaneffe is in the Army, but is to retire soon. Mrs. Goodson has bought Mrs. Samuel Ostroth’s residence property on Gregg Street and plans to live there. Old Settlers and Indian Pic­ nic set for Saturday and Sunday The 13th annual Old Set­ tlers and Indian Homecoming picnic will be held again at Charlton Park for two full days and evenings Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13. The chairman of the picnic committee asserts that more than 7,000 attended the event last year, and that a bigger, better and more extended pro­ gram will attract an even larger attendance this year. As usual, more than 150 Pottawatomi and other Indians, under the supervision of Chief Wash-seh-kom and Chief Elk, will revisit their ancient tribal camping ground, six and onehalf miles southeast of Hastings. Charton Park occupies the picturesque location on Thor­ napple River, including Indian Landing, where the Pottawatomi Nation maintained a large village and later a mis­ sion for many years. The In­ dians this year will unite with some llocal Barry County churches in the early Sunday morning services, which have proved so popular in former years. Each evening an Indian pageant will be presented, and to cap the climax of the most interesting two-day program, the Indians, with full tribal ceremony, will initiate one prominent Barry County citizen and one other junior citizen, selected by drawing, into the Pottawatomi tribe. The initiation will take place publicly at 8 p.m. Sunday and ChiefWash-seh-kom will per­ sonally welcome this citizen and junior to full sonship following the impressive ceremony. Another Indian, Whitney Alberta, an Ottawa Indian, will be present. He makes the claim of being the champion log-burling expert of the mid­ dle west, and will give exhibi­ tions in competition with Chief Wash-seh-kom on both afternoons. The program includes an Indian pow-wow, log burling, baseball games, old-time music and dancing on the green, a homecoming pageant and Indian dances, a concert by the Hastings band, and an old-time music contest. The Honorable Archie D. McDonald will be the master of ceremonies and attorney George Dean will be the prin­ cipal speaker. A donation of at least 25 cents from each adult to defray expenses will be expected. Talk of the Town Louis Straub, Bill Jenkins and Bert Wonnacott went fishing at Middle Lake Mon­ day afternoon. Jenkins took a saw along, vowing he wasn’t going to get stuck again with a fish too big to get into the car. They must be back by now, but we didn’t get around to checking on their luck. Clair “Cop” Pennock still rates pretty high as an early sweet com producer, although he was a little behind schedule this summer. He has been selling roasting ears more than two weeks now and did a good business at the Barry County Fair last week. Carl Bean of Battle Creek, who is associated with the Security National Bank, is helping in the local bank this week during the absence of Mrs. Vernon Wheeler. Carl is just back from four weeks vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fair­ banks and children spent most of last week at a cottage at Silver Lake, near Clare. Jack closed the J. & H. Cleaning establishment for a week to make possible his first vaca­ tion in four years. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Springett and two sons ofQuincy, Ill., are visitng the former’s father, John Springett, and other relatives in this section Continued on next page— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 7. 1990 — Page 5 Donna Wood of Charlotte crowned County's Champion Homemaker ing awards were (from left) Rodney Brooks, Scott Rooks, Robb Rosin, Sam Javor, David Stephens, Bee Gee Garvey, Matt Pennington and Josh Thorne. Cub­ master is Diana Javor. Missing are Charlie Brisco and Andrew Thompson. Sil to. Ilin «t»lt fc%?£* <>,1^ “*5:$ >?,.s "Ksaj i"*"14 i I*»i 2 2 eWt k J J^Wk* J" i„. ?1 “W « W'lWinuto to item “ ^Wa'Mi ^Wa'M to liijm-w,^ Wulpiti, ttass ai to?!} i i k®' [mitantjf®! 3®i H)|Mllta,|®| Irt hiiltastaiiii till (tan;®! 0 flttabk.ttl '! k ftWfa i of ctraws ill «w ala fajttarilfkp cipilspaLt iIk itawiito! ■ i tt® ta ®t 1 Bit dtftij tift® J. upstl Io Tiiiklm loitokN® d ml W tfi itg Nashville Scouts earn awards Ten scouts from Nashville Pack No. 3176 were awarded their Arrow of Light honors and graduated to the ranks of Boy Scouts. Earning their Arrow of Light were Andrew Thomp­ son, Sam Javor, Robb Rosin, David Stephens, Charlie Brisco, Bee Gee Garvey, Josh Thorne, Matt Pennington, Scott Rooks and Rodney Brooks. These scouts are from the Webelos dens of Donna and Bernie Garvey, Mike Javor and Ann Taylor. These scouts have the choice of continuing as Boy Scouts. , if »« «^u «** A J! to A <* krt27* Art**’ lit # 5ft rf0t V 1*5 j on Tuesday, August 7*7 PM at the...Masonic Temple in Nashville We will be having a mother-daughter workshop. Mothers will have an advanced Glamour makeover, and daughters will have basic skin care. New products from Dallas will be viewed for the first time. Contact your consultant and make reservations. Susie Moore • Pat Hensen Barb Gagne • Mari Martin Sally Martin • Jennifer Byington (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH nun STKCT Mesmortwiiie. michicch 49096 (517)852-1717 — OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, August 12, 1:30-3:30 PM Receiving awards were (from left) Sam Javor, Robb Rosin, David Stephens, Matt Pennington and Scott Rooks, at the Arrow of Light ceremony recently. Excellent new listing located at 10935 Lawrence Hwy. (M-79), Nashville, Ml Memories of the past, this week. Mr. Springett is now connected with the Il­ linois State Highway Depart­ ment and is spending his twoweek vacation in Michigan. Acting Postmaster A. L. Bennett came back to work Monday after a week’s vaca­ tion. He didn’t go much of continued from page4 any place except fishing, and that wasn’t very good. News in Brief Mr. and Mrs. Ray Maker, parents of Tom Maker, have come to Nashville to live. They have rented the first floor apartment of the duplex house belonging to Lyman New look for a new school year •Tanning • Toning • Hair • Nails ...at.... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 Baxter on North Main Street and moved their household goods here from Manistee Saturday. Mr. Maker, who has been a wholesale grocery salesman most of his life, is going to be bookkeeper at his son’s IGA store. Leonard McKercher was discharged Monday morning from Pennock Hospital, where he underwent surgery a week previous. He came home in style in the Hess ambulance. Peggy Mater and Shirlie Brumm played in the concert last week at W. K. Kellogg School, Battle Creek, con­ ducted by Paul R. Tammi. Mrs. Leo Church and son Er­ vin of Quimby accompanied the Maters. Mrs. William Gallagher of Niles and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cross of Kalamazoojoined the group at Battle Creek and accompanied them home for overnight. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DeVine ac­ companied Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brumm, Janice and Shirlie. Football Sign-up GRADES 3 THROUGH 8 * Tuesday, August 7 • 7:00 p.m. ii* THREE BEDROOMS,! baths, full basement, pole barn built in 1982, large living room and dining room plus eating area in kitchen, attached garage — located on approx. 2.7 acres of land. Be sure to plan to see this home — lots of extras! ‘8 acres of land goes with this remodeled 3 bedroom home ‘Located NW of Charlotte ‘Additional land available ‘Located NW of Charlotte (CH-104) Looking for a nice family home? This one has 4 bedrooms and 1 '/> baths Priced below $40,000 (N-75) 'Two bedroom home on approx, one acre 'Priced at only $23,500 'Good location (N-78) 'Thornapple Lake - 2 bedroom mobile home 'Satellite Dish, Storage Shed, Deck 'Possible land contract (M-35) *L-89.3 building sites located NW of Charlotte ‘Approx. 3 plus acres each ‘Only $5,000 each with land contract terms L-90. NEW LISTING! Approx. 18 acres located in Nashville. Call for details. 'Back on the market! 'Priced in the low $30's 5 bedrooms (N-76) TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION APPROX. 60 ACRES WITH HOME & MOBILE HOME Friday, August 17, 1990 10:00 A.M WE WILL OFFER THIS 60 ACRE FARM AT AUCTION in the following manner: Parcel A - 1969 mobile home on a 1.38 acre lot; Parcel B - Older home on a 1.81 acre lot: Parcel C - 56.81 acres of vacant land; Parcel D - the entire 60 acres with home and mobile home. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, August 12 - 1:30-3:30. JZ FULLER STREET FOOTBALL FIELD iL iiititr eWer aa iII Mary Kay Glamour Workshop HASHMiue Nashville Little Leauge »>*lw crown. Mayor Leon LaFave of Pot­ The crowning of the cham­ terville and President Sue pion homemaker took place Villaneuva of Vermontville. during the Homemakers Day Each of the dignitaries were activities Friday morning of given a specific period oftime Fair Week. to milk an actual cow. Dick Included in this event were Sheren won the event, milking the milking competition close to 40 ounces. among four town mayors. The milking contest was Mayor Kathy Wright of one of the many dairy-related Charlotte. Mayor Richard activities that were planned Sheren of Grand Ledge. for fairgoers at Homemakers Day. STANTON'S * i^S! i^S Ill Donna Wood, mother of seven children was crowned Eaton County Champion Homemaker at the fair. Wood and her one son live in Charlotte. Judges selected the winner based on the candidates com­ mitment to family, communi­ ty and youth. Donna cared for her hus­ band. Jim, who was stricken with paralyzing polio for more than 30 years in their home. In the meantime, she raised her young family and found time to work with com­ munity programs such as the cancer drive and “Meals On Wheels.” This year’s judges, Sgt. Rick Wahl from the Eaton County Sheriff Department, Cindy Knaup of Bellevue and Beth Page of Olivet, unanimously agreed that Donna’s personal commit­ ment to family won her the 1990 Champion Homemaker Informational meeting with parents followed by short team meeting with coaches. Call SUE DUNHAM — 852-1925 ... with any questions. PROPERTY LOCATION: 2 miles north of Sunfield, Ml on Sunfield Road to Tupper Lake Road and !4 mile west. Estate of THELMA HOLLAND toeli Marge Andrews-852-0712 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Chris Stairton • 543-0598 Cindy Doolittle • 7284)605 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Kathleen J. Swan-|Lansing| 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 6 Haiti shocks, inspires Nashville girls missionary work It is nearly uphill or downhill in mountainous Haiti. Here some of the Grand Rapids delegation can be seen climbing a hill to inspect a garbage heap at the top. Homes of the poor are visible along the way. They are most often constructed of cement blocks with tin roofs and are normally used only for sleeping. Cooking is usually done outside. A speca special tansto thanks to Stanton tantons ’s Real ea Estate & Auctioneers for their donation toward our Eaton County 4-H steer projects year. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Two weeks service in a mis­ sionary field in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere proved to be an uplifting experience for two Nashville girls. Despite the squalid living conditions they found in Haiti, Lisa Corkwell and Jennifer Tutt said they would not mind returning to the Caribbean country. Lisa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell, and Jennifer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tutt, were among a group of seven young people from Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music who were selected to serve with the Student Summer Mis­ sions Project in the Unevangelical Field Mission at Port-au-Prince. For several months prior to their May departure the youngsters were required to attend a series of seminars designed to teach them about Haitian customs and help soften the culture shock once they arrived on the island. Though this advance train­ ing was helpful, it could not entirely prepare the students for what they would see. Lisa said her immediate reaction upon arrival in Haiti was an aversion to the heat, the smell and the noise. She said (to herself) “I can’t stay here two weeks!” However, by the end of their visit, she had become The American students traveled in an open jitney-style truck with a wooden canopy and wooden bench seats. Everywhere they went they were surrounded by natives trying to sell them goods or just staring at the visitors, as seen in this photo taken by Jennifer Tutt. Seven students from Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music were selected for the Summer Mission Project in Haiti. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRIJOAN & HOMER WINEGAR.Eves. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST... HUBERT DENNIS...... 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Call Don. k (VL-247) JUST LISTED - NASHVILLE - 4 bedroom, 2 story home, close to elementary school. Call "Doc" for more information. (N-352) GOOD “2-UNIT” IN NASHVILLE for "income" or could be a nice single family residence. 8 rooms total. Nice trees, garage included. Land con­ tract terms. (N-347) PROPERTIES “UP NORTH” 3 properties available, all with mobile homes & priced under $20,000. One has 6 acres and borders Wilderness State Park. Two are located near Harrison. Call for more information! BUYERS ARE WAITING!! If you are thinking of making a "change," give us a call! 70 FOOT FRONTAGE THORNAPPLE LAKE - BEAUTIFUL SETTING to watch the sunsets! Good fishing! Cottage has bedroom, kitchen dining "combo" and glassed sun porch across front on lake side. Nice mature shade trees. Dock, stove, refrig. & utility shed included. (CH-346) WE NEED LISTINGS FOR: • Homes in Nashville & Vermontville • Country Homes — • Small Farms & Large Farms • Vacant Parcels for Building Sites • Large Parcels for Hunting S Recreational Use • Lake Properties missionaries Roger and Karen See. Mr. See is the son of missionaries and was bom in Haiti. His wife is a registered nurse whom he met in Grand Rapids while both were attending college there. She joined him in the mission work in Haiti. The couple has five children. During their visit the Nashville girls helped with daily household chores such as cooking, baking, sewing and washing to ease the workload of missionaries ser­ ving there. The girls took charge of the laundry for Community Notices several people at the com­ AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. pound. It was done with an Cyrils Church Tuesdays at old wringer washer, and took 8:00pm. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to BARRY COUNTY CHRIST­ complete. IAN SCHOOL having a large “We boiled all our water on garage sale, at 2801 Quimby the stove,” noted Jennifer. Rd., Hastings, Aug. 10 and 11 The boys helped on confrom 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your struction of college buildings own bag as we are selling clothes being added to the UFM comby the bag. pound for schooling of the MAPLE VALLEY ATHLE­ Haitians. TIC Boosters meeting August The girls were somewhat 13th, 7pm, High School. handicapped by the lack of NOTICE TO THE PERSON/ facilities they are accustomed persons who took the lawn orna­ to in the USA. A few times ments on Bivens Road, Nashvil­ they found they were just le - please return them. You took finishing up lunch chores them from a lady in a when it was time to start wheelchair..', , preparing dinner. fond ofthe place and had mix­ ed emotions about leaving. The last day she kept thinking, “I love it here, but I can’t wait to get home.” The student group of two girls and five boys left Grand Rapids, accompanied by teacher Doug Redford and his wife and child. They drove to West Plam Beach, Fla., where they boarded a DC-3 operated by Missionary Flights International. While in Haiti, the students and the Redfords stayed at the UFM compound operated by Electricity was available only in spurts throughout the day and night. “We never knew when we were going to have it,” commented Lisa. “The Haitian government cannot afford electricity all of the time.” The See family had a generator that was more powerful than the electric current that came through the lines, noted Lisa, but it was used only on a limited basis, perhaps because ofthe cost of fuel. The American girls were not allowed to wear shorts or slacks in Haiti because that is not accepted female attire there. The young men could wear shorts. Loose-fitting dresses were the favorite attire of the girls, but sundresses were out. To adhere to local custom, their shoulders had to be covered at all times. The Haitians wore a conglomeration ofclothing, much of it sent to them from the U.S. The Michigan students saw a Haitian man wearing a teeshirt that carried the message “Bom to Shop.” A native woman who was a Christian working for the missionaries once wore a shirt that said: Continued on next page— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 7. 1990_Page 7 Living conditions and lack natives usually expect ofhealth care shortens the life Americans to pay them for the span of Haitians. Garbage is "This Bud’s For You.” Being by Haitian standards. The strewn about in piles so high privilege of snapping their picture. unable to read English, these natives love to sing loudly, that it blocks .’roadways. The missionary compound two obviously were unaware especially in church, said the Animals can be seen feeding of the message their clothing Nashville girls, and they en­ at the piles alongside the peo­ where the young people was sending. joyed hearing them harmonize ple who scavange for articles stayed was enclosed with a high masonry fence topped The students also noticed in their native tongue. to salvage. with sharp glass and barbed many Haitian women dressed The official language of “The poorest of the poor wire to discourage intruders. in cast-off McDonald’s or Haiti is French, but most peo­ will be pawing through the Wendy’s outfits, complete ple there speak Haitian garbage,” commented Jen­ There also were security with caps. The natives were Creole, which is partly based nifer. She also recalled the guards on duty. Haitians eat a lot of beans very proud of these costumes on French. constant odor of garbage be­ and rice, and so did the and often wore them to Haiti is a very mountainous ing burned. Americans during their visit. church. country and many ofthe poor Crime is rampant in Haiti, "Everything was bright and people must carve out an ex­ and vigilante justice often is They also were served fried colorful,” remembered Lisa. istence by raising crops on practiced. The girls recounted bananas and lots of fruits and “They love colors.” hillsides so steep that “they a case where three Haitians vegetables. Meat was rarely served. The children were especial­ often break an arm or a leg from a neighboring town had ly fascinated by the falling out of their garden,” robbed some locals, and were They remember having roast beef once, and hamburgers Americans, often reaching out explained Jennifer. immediately stoned to death in to touch their blond hair or Present-day Haitians are front of a bookstore owned by another time. The water at the missionary compound was fair skin. The students descendants of West Africans the See family. filtered for purification, and presented the children with’ who were brought to the coun­ Robbery is a constant balloons, a treat that most had try as slaves. The land is con­ threat. Lisa herself was a vic­ the Americans were not never seen. Even after the gested with a population ofsix tim when her waist pouch was allowed to consume water out­ balloons broke the children million packed into an area slashed open while she walk­ side that area. To help prevent illness, they had shots before clutched the remains as ifthey about the size of Maryland. ing in a Port-au-Prince were a prized possession. Most live in small masonry market, even though she had they left the USA and took Along with their host fami­ homes with tin roofs, and en­ one hand on the purse. She medication all the time they ly, the Michigan entourage at­ dure an extremely poor ex­ lost $5, and counted herself were in Haiti. Transporation for the group tended Sunday services in a istence, although there is a lucky to escape without was an open roofed truck with native church. The two-hour class of rich people in the injury. wooden bench seats. It was a session was considered short country. Beggars are prevalent, and dirty, slow way to travel. One day, it took them five hours to drive to another missionary camp 115 miles away. Thoroughfares are in terrible condition and Haitians drive Melinda Dawson, Emily Claudia Thompson is the on any side of the road they Girl Scout leaders, Daisy Aspinall, Missy Ball, Jacinda leader of a troop of Brownie choose. The girls noted a and Brownie, Girl Scouts Elliston, Kimberly Knoll, and Junior Girl Scouts. Scouts recently were honored and number of autos in the capital Cassady Murphy and Kristina earning Try-Its in Troop No. city of Port-au-Prince, some presented with awards earned Sealy. 673 included Sara Thompson, of them American-made, but over the past year of scouting. Brownie leader Laurie Pet- Maria Green, Gretchen all of old vintage. Daisy leader Kari Hart and tengil, commented on how Priesman, Jane Spears, Lisa Many Haitians practice Janet Adams presented their well her scouts worked on and Stampski and Rose Butcher. voodoo, a religion based on scouts with ribbons. Receiv­ earned the following: Try-Its, Tonya Harris, leader of African beliefs that involve ing special recognition were Sports and Games, Me and Troop No. 686, awarded the sorcery and charms. It is also Kayla Martin, Bethany My Shadow, Caring and Shar­ Music, Colors and Shapes, believed to include human Adams, Shelby Cousins, ing, Colors and Shapes, Girl Dancercize and Food Fun sacrifice. Throughout the hot Melinda Powers, Lizzie Sun­ Scout Ways, Art to Wear, My Try-It patches to her scouts: nights the American students drala, Christina Harris and Body and Play and Food Fun. Heather McCrimmon, Nicole often were kept awake by the Crystal Stampski. These girls sounds of chants, drumbeats Scouts in Troop No. 632 Warner, Rosemary Jarrard, will be in Brownie troop in the and screams associated with and Sarah Irish, Terri Jones, Jessica Harris and Jackie fall. Amy Pfennington, Tiffany Wagner. Kelly Shaver and Sue Robins, Michelle Jewell, Kathy Mace, leader of Dawson worked together with Teather Lowe, Tiffany Troop No. 622, completed scouts in Troop No. 619. Sparks, Heather Brisco and her fourth year of scouting Scouts receiving awards were Lindsay Pettengill. with the troop: Sara Affolder, Abby Aspinall, Amy Dawson, Cristina Desrochers, Carrie Hardin, Amber Hickey, An­ drea jMace and Jessica Wymer. These scouts bridged to Junior Girl Scouts. Lori West, Brownie leader, recognized scouts in her troop: Nikki Furlong, Now taking enrollment for the 1990-91 Christina Pyle, Jennifer school year. Clements, Amy Reed and Jessica Steffins. SUPER Call. Troop No. 606, under the leadership of Becky Behrndt, received special recognition for her troop in their Girl Scout cookie selling. The 2.4-OZ. troop sold 566 boxes of cookies. High salesperson was Kara FOOT & Rathbum. Other scouts in the SNEAKER SPRAY [foqot& ' troop include Julie Behrndt, Overhead and Entry Doors Sarah Behrndt, Dorothy 2% oz Commercial and Residential Fredo, Andrea Phillips, • SALES and SERVICE • Samantha Rice and Alexis Smith. The scouts were Phone 616-948-2663 awarded three Try-It — Music, Girl Scout Ways and We also handle ... Manners. • Mini Storage These Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts have had an active Roll-Up year with, the help ofdedicated Doors • Raised Panel Steel leaders and support of • Fire Curtains parents. Each month, besides • Shutters troop meetings, the scouts had such activities as roller HOT OIL skating, slumber party, games TREATMENT nights and camping. SALON OR The troop leaders were EXTRA BODY thanked by Girl Scout 2/.5-OZ. TUBES chairperson Ann Taylor with Lift-Master certificates and wall hangings. TTms v>roe««B*on<al Line Corow Door Openni Laurie Pettengil presented Installed by the professionals; Taylor with a hanging basket backed by Chamberlain, from the scouts in apprecia­ world's largest manufacturer of garage door openers. tion for seven years of service to the Nashville'Girl Scouts. THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC. She will not be organizing or AS LOW AS leading any troops this fall. Continued fromprevious page these rites. People who practice voodoo can be spotted by a particular way they dress or by the upside-down crosses they display in their yards. One day Mr. See took the girls to meet a witch doctor. They sang hymns for him and prayed with him. Before they left the man's house they learned that a “possessed” woman was locked in a room there. Although they never saw her, as they were leaving they could hear her singing “When the Roll Is Called up Yonder”in her native tongue. Nights were the worst time, agree Lisa and Jennifer. “I just dreaded when night came; it was so long,” said Lisa. Her roommate concurred: ‘‘Nights were unbearable.” In addition to the voodoo noises and the heat, the girls had to cope with a multitude of insects, including the poisonous tarantula. These spiders were seen everywhere, especially around the masonry areas. between bricks and rocks. After her experience in Haiti. Lisa said the Fourth of July at home was an “emo­ tional day for me. because I realize we have so much." She and Jennifer had an op­ portunity to visit a few Haitian homes while making calls with the missionaries. They saw first hand how the tiny one-room dwellings held parents and numerous children. The houses are used only for sleeping; cooking is done out of doors. “They would think our garage was a palace," com­ mented Lisa. A 1989 Maple Valley High School graduate. Lisa is now working in the offices of the Barry County Drain Commis­ sioner and the county Equalization Department. Jennifer was graduated from MVHS in 1988 and is employed by Shoe Carnival in Grand Rapids, where she is in charge of cashiers. Both girls attended Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music last year. MOMS!! It's Time Nashville Girl Scouts get awards MAPLE VALLEY CO-OP NURSERY SCHOOL i ol Noshville, W Hoped ospidfF*! ieo slide pwWw#' I tea dlylispt®^3 i® dijudu* .i Lei mtn®1 *o1. ■ i:fe :e >?£> ■ ‘,, J«x «i*x”*, •5 ItW «th‘n « tno “ . to “ ** *fft, 1t$1^11''' ** •* 1»<I w ..Rachel Curtis 852-9271 or Michelle Dunkelberger 852-0969 v BEN-GAY POLI-GRIP DESENEX Bill’s Entry Systems I PAIN RELIEVING . . 177 RUB 114-OZ....... SPORTS BALM I189 1%-OZ............... CALDESENE POWDER 2-oz. OR OINTMENT CHUBS POP-UPS 4O’s 1.25 OZ. 199 B BONINE MASSENGILL TWIN VO5 VISINE 229 72-OZ. 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Approval of board committees for the 1990-91 school year as recommended by President Bill Flower. 7. Election of members to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Association of school boards. 8. Approval of the following elementary special education teachers as recommended by Principals David Doozan and Nancy Potter and Special Education coordinator Beverly Black. Nancy Dufault - EMI-Resource Room at Maplewood Elementary. Judity L. Gray - TMI-EMI Room at Fuller Street Elementary. 9. Report by Principal Larry Lenz regarding meetings to be held with school districts regarding organization of a new athletic league. 10. Approval of a resolution authorizing the school district to borrow funds through the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority for the purchase off com­ puters through the state Classrooms of Tomorrow Program. 11. Consideration of grievances which have been > filed by the Maple Valley Educational Support Personnel Association for support personnel employees. 12. Review of board of education policies. 13. Committee Reports. 14. Other Business. 15. Adjournment. Travises to observe 50th anniversary Allwardts to mark 40th anniversary Elbert and Alice Travis of 9102 Carlisle Highway, Vermontville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary y Aug. g. 12 at the Kalamo Township p Hall with a a open open house house buffet buffet from from 22 to to 55 p.m. p.m. The celebration will be hosted by their children, Mary and Roy Weldon of Albion and Beverly and Robert Hendershot of Climax. Grandchildren are Rex and Holly Weldon of Albion, Lori Hendershot of Climax and Scott Weldon of Tarpon Springs, Fla. Mr. Travis and the former Alice Harry were married Aug. 31, 1940, in Bellevue at the home of her sister. Elbert retired from General Foods Corp. April 1, 1979, after 31 years. He is a member of 25-Year Club, Kalamo Historical Society, and the couple attend Kalamo Methodist Church. They enjoy raising cattle, fishing, camping in their motor home and being with friends. Two Maple Valley graduates on Davenport's dean's list Davenport College has an­ nounced that Maple Valley High School graduates Paulette Sue Koos and Dawn Lundquist are on the dean’s and achieved at least a 3.5 list. grade point average for spring They have earned a term 1990. minimum of 13.5 credit hours GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION Koos is the daughter of Ty and Paulette Strong and Lundquist is the daughter of Raymond and Sandra Lundquist. Guy and Nellie (Fox) Allwardt of 1371 Price Road, Nashville, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniver- sary Sunday, Aug. 12, with an open house given in ttheir honor by their children and spouses: Al and Crystal Maddix, Laurence and Sharon Allwardt, Fred and Nancy Allwardt, Arthur and Ella Allwardt, Joe Allwardt, and Tim Allwardt. The couple also has 10 grandchildren. The open house will be held at the Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling (one mile east of M-37) from 2 to 5 p.m. Guy Allwardt and Nellie Fox were married Aug. 11, 1950, at Newton United Methodist Church. They resided in the Battle Creek area until 1974, when they moved to the family farm in Nashville. Nellie was employed by Sullivan's Dairy Store and has been employed by Kellogg's for the past 24 years. Guy has been employed by Rhoades Construction and Michigan Woodwork and Specialties Co. He now owns and operates his own construction company, Master Associates Construction. He is also director of development at Tamarak Valley Christian Center and enjoys writing poetry. The All Allwardts The ardts were er active members of Ceresco Baptist Church, Home Grange, and Maple Leaf Grange. They are presently active members of Pleasantview Family Church Tamarak Valley Christ­ ian Center and both enjoy square dancing and antiques. To the Qualified Electors: Notice is hereby given, that a General Primary Election will be held in Vermontville Township, County of Eaton, State of Michigan within said township. Maple Leaf Grange meeting cancelled Maple Leaf Grange regular meeting Aug. 10 cancelled, but will meet on Aug. 24 with potluck supper at 6:30. Plan to attend. Tuesday, August 7, 1990 Fire Station, 125 S. Main, Vermontville For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political parties participating therein, candidates for the follow­ ing offices: CONGRESSIONAL: LEGISLATIVE: COUNTY: TOWNSHIP: STATE GOVERNOR UNITED STATES SENATOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS STATE SENATOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR Also any additional offices if any for which partisan candidate are to be nominated. And for the purpose of placing in nomination candidates participating in a non-partisan Primary Election for the following offices: JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT COURT JUDGE PROBATE COURT JUDGE And for the purpose of electing: Delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic and Republican Parties. 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 Bassetts to celebrate 40th anniversary Richard and Ellen Bassett of 7290 Cloverdale Road, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 12 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Maple Grove Grange. They were married June 10, 1950 in Hastings and have resided on their farm in Nashville. They have five children, David, Dennis and Doug Bassett of Hastings, Darwin Bassett of Saranac, and Dawn Davis of Nashville. They also have 10 grandchildren. Friends and relatives are welcome to attend. 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VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 9 Area golf courses meeting needs of new players Browns to celebrate 25th anniversary Doug and Nancy Brown will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Aug. 11 and would like to invite family and friends to an open house given by their children, Eric, Kandy, Heather, Matt, Derek and granddaughter Jordan Lee Brown, at the St. Cyril's Parish Hall in Nashville, starting at 5 p.m. Patti Jo Ball and Charles Mark Coon exchange wedding vows sometime next year. progression of a golf course. “That’s pretty much true,” by Barbara Gall and Howard says Saskatoon is “People like 18 holes, not he says. “As far as a decision Steve Vedder not only building a new driv­ nine, and they prefer 18 dif­ (to build), my approach is that Area golfcourse owners are ing range but a three-hole ferent holes,” says Hecker. I don’t go by what people tell banking that the playing boom mini-practice course which The decision to build a new me they want. When the first of the 1980s continues to roll will feature everything a full­ nine-hole course naturally nine holes reaches its poten­ into this decade. size course will offer. The means a great deal of work. tial, then that’s the time to Literally banking. course’s new nine holes will The land must be cleared and start another nine. Several area courses have “We’re almost there. expanded facilities to meet be a “Scottish-design course” then graded, trees cut, fair­ what has been a definite upsw­ which means hilly, wide-open ways plowed and the greens We’re about at the course’s ing in golfing interest areas and tall grasses in the seeded. In the end, however, optimum performance level.” rough. The course’s new the benefits reaped are well Schnurr says there is no throughout this country. Course owners have under­ clubhouse-pro shop will offer worth the effort. Hecker says doubt the number of golfers more clothing and equipment business is up 50 percent. has jumped dramatically in the taken a range of ambitious “The need to do this was last decade. projects from constructing while Howard says a golf school for youngsters is under great,” she says. “It has ‘ ‘Absolutely, ” he says. new nine-hole courses to ad­ consideration in the fall. greatly enhanced our “We see a lot of first-time ding driving ranges and exHoward is confident that business.” golfers, a lot of new golfers panding pro shops. there will be a consistent de­ Gun Ridge Golf Course more than we’ve seen in For a multitude of reasons, mand for such golf services in owner Ed Schnurr is hoping previous years.” golf has been transformed for the same type of response The course owners expect from a select country club­ the 1990s. “The sport is healthy and it is his plans for a new nine- golf to continue to flourish type image to a sport enjoyed won’t go backwards,” says hole course work out. Schnurr during the 1990s. They also by millions regardless of age, says plans for the course have fully expect to meet the need Howard. sex and social status. Instead Briarwood’s new clubhouse been completed and bids are of the growing masses. of being limited to men or the which features a banquet being accepted for the work, “You can’t go wrong,” hacker versus the perceived room, a restaurant which is which could begin as soon as says Hecker of expansion pro­ elite golfer of a country club, jects. “People have more the sport is now being ex­ open for breakfast, lunch and next year. dinner and a pro shop. The He says the decision to leisure time and many people plored by women and clubhouse enables Briarwood build another nine holes is now take early retirement. I youngsters barely old enough to cater to corporate outings based on the popularity of his don’t know as you can go to grasp a three-wood. existing nine holes. wrong at all." and private dinners. “It’s not at all unusual to Like Howard, Leatherman see children playing and tagg­ believes golf' will only in­ ing along with their parents. crease in popularity during the Golf is catching on because next decade. you can play it from when “In the past there weren’t you’re very young to when you’re very old,” says Jeff many golf courses and people Leatherman, owner of Broad­ couldn’t afford the game,” he says. “Now more women moor Golf Club in Caledonia. Anderson and Potacki work, lifestyles have changed “It’s a unique game. You and there is a demand for golf Alice Andersen and Richard get exercise, enjoy nature and courses. There is a lot of com­ Potacki of Warren are pleased the fresh air. It’s a natural petition so that means the to announce the engagement sport, you against nature, public courses will be kept of their daughter, Cheryl Ann against the golf course.” Potacki, to Jay Patrick “Aesthetically it’s a pleas­ up.” The growing number of O’Brien, son of Pat and Kay ing sport because you’re out­ side enjoying the environ­ women golfers also accounts O’Brien of Vermontville. for the golfing boom during The bride-elect is a 1985 ment, ’ ’ adds Saskatoon owner the 1980s. At Saskatoon, graduate of Mott High School Bill Howard. “A welldeveloped golfcourse is better Howard says women account in Warren, and a 1990 for 30 percent ofhis business. graduate of Michigan State for the environment than a “I could fill up my new University. She is going on to housing development.” nine holes with just womens’ graduate school in the fall of The local response to golf’s 1990. increased popularity is mir­ leagues alone,” says Howard. Howard and Leatherman The groom-elect is a 1985 M.S.U. rored in the expansion pro­ A Sept. 15, 1990, wedding also agree that the growing graduate of Maple Valley jects of two Caledonia-area Caledonia area has increased High School. He is attending is being planned. and two Barry County courses. Briarwood Golf the need for quality public Course near the comer of golf courses. That quality is no longer confined to private 92nd Street and Kalamazoo, golf courses; public courses for instance, has built a new clubhouse featuring banquet have made great strides in the STANLEY TOOL OF THE MONTH last decade. facilities, restaurant and pro “There is no longer a big Short Cut $099 shop and is working on another nine-hole course to be distinction between the public Tool Box Saw ............. completed next fall. Saska­ player and the country club Cash & Carry — While Supplies Last toon Golf Club on 92nd Street player,” says Howard. “The Community Wide GARAGE SALE August 18 is building another nine-hole public player has increased in Sign-up at Hardware — Deadline August 9th skill and knows how to play course plus an expanded pro $2.00 Donation Requested on the course...We’re now shop and snack bar. seeing golfers that do both, In Barry County, Mulberry Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Fore Golf Course in Nashville join a private club because it’s 131 South Main Street not so busy, but who still play has constructed another nineVermontville, Michigan hole course while Gun Ridge the public courses.” Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6.00 Mulberry Fore jumped Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11*3 on Gun Lake Road hopes to Closed Sundays in from nine to 18 holes last spr­ start its nine-hole addition ing. Co-owner Mary Hecker says the nine hole addition Thank You was a “logical step” in the CARD OF THANKS The family of Clifton J. Mason wishes to thank all who helped him in his last days, Dr. Myers, Dr. Hildebrandt, the nurses and staff at Pennock Hospital and Thomapple Manor. A special thanks to the Rev. Ronald Brooks and the Rev. William Sanders for their visits and kind words. Also, to friends for the many cards and letters we received, the donations to the Kalamo United Church and the Kalamo ladies for the delicious lunch they served. Eveyln Mason Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis and family Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Myers and family Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Mason and family Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cooke and family Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Lundstrum and family MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Miller South side of Nashville and family Douglas Lundstrum Mr. and Mrs. Kendall on M ‘6 6 Lundstrum and family Engagements Patti Jo Ball, formerly of Dimondale, and Charles Mark Coon, formerly of Lake Odessa, were married May 26, 1990, at Capital City Bap­ tist Church in Holt, Mich. She is the daughter of Ralph and JoAnn Ball of Eaton Rapids. He is the son of Duane and Linda Coon of Potterville. A balloon ascension and buffet reception followed the ceremony. The happy couple will reside in Potterville. This week's Special • Free floating 42” three blade mower • 12.0 HP engine 5212G Optional Turbo Cart • 5 speed, all gear transaxle List s2700 „ $2045 SAVE $655°° TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts ft Service Center 130 S. Main; Vermontville Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday - Friday 7 to 7 - Saturday 8 to 5 Vermontville Hardware phone <5 1 7 ) 8 5 219OO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 10 Welcome! Taking first place for the Nashville Little League, Maple Valley Car Wash, sponsor. Pictured are (front, left to right) Bernie Garvey, Jessica Fawley, Angie Gor­ don, Amanda Bryans, Sarah Leep, Tom Taylor; (second row, left to right) Donna Garvey, Heather Rollins, B.J. Jarmen, Mindy Garvey, Holly Taylor. Missing from photo are Ann Taylor, Leslie Currier, Jenny Mittelstaedt, and Lynette Snyder. Girls little league has great season Nashville’s Girls Little League had four teams this season playing against each other and two Vermontville teams. The Nashville teams includ­ ed: Diane’s Place, sponsor, coached by Sheila McDiarmid and Butch Ackley. Team members were Andrea and Crystal Hubka, Teri and April McDiarmid, Keisha Brawer, Jamie and Jessie Sottillie, Evelyn Ackley, Salena Stutz, Tracy Woodworth, Jenny Kuempel, Sarah Hughes, and Meranda Banks. Darlene Kirwin, coach, sponsored by Hickey Electric. Team members Tracy and Jody Hickey, Nicole Kirwin, Amy Krebs, Stacee Hawkins, Mandy Jenkins, Dana Johns, Christa Kirby, Sarah Kennyon and Serina Thompson. Melannie and Tom Winegar by the Maple Valley Car Wash. Team members include Amanda Bryans, Leslie Currier, Holly Taylor, Jenny Mittelstaedt, Lynette Snyder, Sarah Leep, Mindy Garvey, Angie Gordon, B.J. Jarmen, Jessica Fawley and Heather Rollins. The Vermontville teams were coached by Mr. Kelly Hasselbach and Mrs. Paula Steele. coached the team sponsored by Good Time Pizza. Team members included Hather Philipp, Holly Hoyle, Tara and Sara Stewart, Rachael Thompson, Marin Smith, Allison Burpee, Jennifer Ryan, Kathy Rollins and Dalaina McGhan. Donna and Bernie Garvey and Tom and Ann Taylor coached the team sponsored | CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! ■ Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. 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The menu that day will be cubed steak with gravy, Italian blend, baked potato, bread, oleo and cookie. Make meal reservations one day in advance by calling the Barry County Commission on Aging Office at 948-4856. A $1 payment is suggested for lunch. 44S9a3 nori t1a8r0y0 S86e6r4v49ic3e 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 , ffivTy 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL Matthew Fawley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fawley, of Nashville, accepts trophy for fourth place in the District Pinewood Derby race. Matthew's car took first place in the Pack No. 3176 race, allowing him to go to the districts at the Fish Hatchery Park ip Hastings. Taking third place and receiving his trophy is Andrew Thompson of Nashville Pack 3176. Wanted SPOT CASH FOR JUNK CARS. 852-2069. WANTED: 1 to 3 acres of land in the country in Maple Valley area. Would prefer south of Nashville, but would consider other parts. Looking for trees and rolling hills good for build­ ing site. No flat bare fields, land contract, 10% interest, no real­ tors. 852-2116.___________ WANTED ALIVE AND WELL furniture, camping equipment, jewelry, cassette tapes, stereos, leather jackets, tools, C.B.’s, C.D.’s, Nintendo games and systems, etc. Round em up and bring in to Second Hand Comers, 102 W. State St, Hastings, 945-5005. 90 Gallon Kart Service AvtoHable Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — — PHONE — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 517/726-0519 Monday thru Friday COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Help Wanted TOOLS | Serving Hastings COMMERCIAL ■ RESIDENTIAL ■ INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service Nashville Pinewood Derby winners WANTED: Baker’s Apprentice for nights, will train. Call 517-726-1000 9 to 5 Mon. thru Fri. stin| 9g4s5 & Barry County Communities Since 1950 Lee Everett of Vermontville (back row, third from left), district sales manager of the Northrup King seed firm, attended the company's national sales con­ ference earlier this month in Minneapolis, Minn. Everett and other sales managers had the chance to hear a speech by the firm's new president, Kent Schulze, former president of DeKalb-Pfizer Genetics. Most of the conference was devoted to discussion of the company's new sales and marketing programs. Nor­ thrup King is a leading international seed company that develops, produces and markets corn, soybean, alfalfa, sunflower and sorghum seed products. Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. C ‘ W BURD — FOR — TRUSTEE TOOLSALes Maple Crave Twp. 3 Miles Noth of-l-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butler Rd., Nashville GENERAL MERCHANDISf �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 11 Vermontville kids learn the art of basket weaving Basket weaving was the order of the day Wednesday for children attending the first of four weekly crafts classes sponsored by the Vermont- ville Historical Society. The sessions are set for Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. throughout August. Paula Cole had charhe of last week’s class. This week, Patty Cooley will teach young people how to emboss paper for gift tags and greeting cards. *SS The Shade of a huge tree made the side yard at Vermontville's museum an ideal place for Wednesday's class in basket weaving. Two young students dip their handiwork in water before the final step is completed. Water softens the reeds used in basket making. Jill Shance next week will help the children tie dye teeshirts, which the youngsters must supply. Mary Fisher will be in charge ofthe final program in the series Aug. 22, when she Fourteen young people to advantage of the opportunity to fashion a variety of in­ teresting pieces, including hot pads, baskets and wooden­ based wagons with woven reed sides. teached the kids stome painting. Other adults who assisted Mrs. Cole Wednesday were Martha Zemke, Cindy Krolik, Marabeth Graham, Teresa Lamont and Helen Diamond. Armyworm's March in Eaton County halted Bifafej JWA(Ktf|t feiplakfeWW IX33<!^4'S^ Trent Graham used his newly-learned skills to weave sides on a wooden toy wagon. ,; -MUS•f limltSl* n Ml® Mfc Wi The armyworm outbreak that occurred in Eaton County in mid July has subsided because of the natural life cy­ cle of the armyworm and the application of pesticides. “The armyworm outbreak in Eaton County was the worst I have seen in my 15 years of extension work,” says Allen Krizek, Eaton County Exten­ sion Director. Krizek estimates that 25 to 35 farmers in Eaton County had outbreak levels high enough to warrant spraying their fields to halt the damage. Ed Bobcik, Charlotte, had to apply an insecticide to his wheat fields, which were sighted as having as many as 70 armyworms per square foot the highest sighting in foot, the state. “I feel I did the right thing by spraying my wheat fields and the perimeters of my other fields,” says Bobcik. “This reduced the amount of spray I would have had to apply if I let the problem continue.” A band spray around the perimeters of fields adjacent to infected fields served as an effective control against the spread of armyworms during the outbreak. Band spraying is a method used by farmers which saves them money and greatly reduces the amount of pesticides applied to the environment. “There was no significant damage done by armyworm on my farm because I sprayed one half of one of my wheat fields and the perimeters of my other fields adjacent to the wheat fields,” says farmer Marv Head of Mulliken. If left uncontrolled, ar­ myworms could have destroyed entire field of crops, according to Doug Landis, Michigan State University Extension entomologist. Armyworms typically feed on small grasses and grains, Miscellaneous Lindsey Krolik (left) and her mom, Cindy, worked sid< by side, fashioning baskets.* • * *................ BARRY COUNTY CHRIST­ IAN SCHOOL having a large garage sale, at 2801 Quimby Rd., Hastings, Aug. 10 and 11 from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your own bag as we are selling clothes ’ by the bag. but will eat almost anything if Citizens Elevator, says he is their food source has been concerned about individuals depleted. Bobcik said the ar­ who wish to eliminate myworms caused damage to pesticide use within the food his garden when they were on production system. “The elimination of the “march”. The ar­ myworms totally destroyed pesticides would cost con­ his pepper plants and reduced sumers an estimated threefold increase in the food price yields on other vegetbles. 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With 10% down, after tax, at 16.9% APR WHITE OUTDOOR PCWER PROOUCT3 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 12 Survey will determine Vermontville residents' attitudes, opinions Michigan Department of Public Health Director Raj Weiner has announced steps to combat a growing problem of neglect and abuse in nursing homes after The Detroit News published a series of criticisms of the state’s nursing home system. The News said Michigan is 48th in the nation in the number of inspectors per home and lacks written guidelines used by 20 other states specifying necessary actions in response to violations. It also said nursing home patients often are unprotected because of a slow, haphazard and uncoordinated state enforce­ ment system. Weiner directed an immediate ban on admissions to nursing homes where abuse and neglect complaints involving fatalities or criminal activity have been reported. Public health officials said chronically short staffs limit the department’s ability to handle all complaints of patient abuse. They said the nursing home system needs more money to cor­ rect this and additional problems that overtax the system. These problems include patients going from hospitals to nur­ sing homes sooner than in previous years, thus requiring more medical care; people living longer, which also boosts the nurs­ ing home population; a statewide nursing shortage, and an eroding Medicaid budget. Nursing home critics said the number of patient abuse and neglect incidents has doubled since 1985 becaus the state does not ban admissions at nursing homes that threaten patient health, despite laws requiring their protection. Other problems cited are inadequate state data systems on nursing homes and lack of coordination between various government agencies that act on individual complaints. Weiner said the department will pursue recently available federal funds to hire additional field investigators to create a second, seven-person team. The agency also is in the process of adding two more field survey teams to its nursing homes licensure and certification program. Other reforms proposed by the department include: • On-site investigation within 24 hours of any report involv­ ing a fatality or suspected criminal activity. • Active enforcement of the patient abuse report re­ quirements of the Adult Protective Services Act and Public Health Code to better monitor incidents that do not involve facility employees. • Enactment of legislation establishing additional facility reporting requirements, increasing the penalty for failure to report patient abuse and neglect, strengthening the depart­ ment’s ability to enforce current patient protection laws and giving law enforcement agencies broader investigative powers. Many legislative proposals have been introduced to provide greater policing of nursing home facilities. I support these measures and will urge their consideration during the fall legislative session. — NOTICE — Nashville Residents There will be a Public Hearing August 16, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Purpose: The Nashville Chamber of Commerce has requested a special use permit for the Harvest Festival to be held August 24, 25 and 26. Nashville zoning Board of Appeals Vermontville village Residents The Strategic Study Grant Com­ mittee will be conducting a survey in the Village of Vermont­ ville Aug. 7 thru 17,1990. Please cooperate by answering your questionnaire in a timely manner. The Strategic Study Committee municipal streets, business years, but has since been moved. and industry, and tourism. The variance is needed “No study has been done in Vermontville in over 20 because the ordinance calls for 75 feet of frontage, and the years,” noted Stewart. The Strategic Study Com­ lot in question has only a mittee is divided into five sub­ 55-foot width. Stewart noted committees: Historical, Hous­ that the lot requirement for a new residence in Vermont­ ing, Business and Industry, Recreation, Marketing and ville is only 66 feet of Publicity. “Anyone who frontage. It was agreed that if there knows anything about these areas, we sure would ap­ were no objections at the hear­ preciate their call,’’added ing, Driksna can go ahead with her plans to place the Stewart. The door-to-door survey mobile home without waiting will ask citizens’ opinions on for a vote of the council at several topics relating to the their regular September village, including their meeting. In other business Thursday, thoughts on present businesses operating and what new ven­ the council: tures they would like to see — Agreed on the need to located in the community. The codify village ordinances, into survey sheets will be book form instead of trying to distributed door-to-door, operate as they now do with a Stewart told the council, but loose collection of printed Kellogg Community College she said she hopes volunteers laws. Council also decided to also will have time to sit down try to work the cost of the in Battle Creek. The daughter of Dick and with the individual residents compilation into the budget Ardith Hart of Hastings, Cole to assist them in completing for the next fiscal year. — Approved payment of and her husband, Robert, a the form on the spot. This supervisor at Bradford White should take no more than 10 $50 to the Vermontville Fire Department to match one Corporation, Middleville, live or 15 minutes. The purpose of the project given by Vermontville near Nashville. They have one son, An­ is to find ways to revitalize the Township, for Fire Preven­ drew, who will be in the community and help attract tion Week in October. — Discussed the trees that eighth grade at Maple Valley new business and industry to have been ordered to replace School in the fall. A daughter, Vermontville. In other business Thursday, those in the business district Heather, is attending Chic the council set 7 p.m. Mon­ that were vandalized or have University of Cosmetology in Grand Rapids. Another son, day, Aug. 6, as the date of a died. The village’s insurance Chad, will be a senior at public hearing on the request company will pay about threeHastings High School this fall of Dena Driksna for a quarters of the approximately and will join the marines after variance in Vermontville’s $400 cost per tree for five lit­ trailer ordinance to allow tle leaf lindens with four-inch graduation. Susan L. Cole The Insurance of America placement of a 12- x 70-foot trunks. This amount includes Susan L. Cole of Nashville is a non-profit educational mobile home at 198 W. Se­ delivery and planting by the has been awarded the organization serving the pro­ cond St. A mobile home had nursery, said Village Presi­ Associate of Claims (AIC) perty and liability insurance been located there for several dent Sue Villanueva. designation and diploma by industry. It administers jobthe Insurance Institute of related programs for industry America. personnel — an introduction Barry County Extension She earned the honor by to property and liability in­ successfully completing the surance course, an instroducrequired national examina­ tion to claims course, the pro­ tions that test for the persons’ gram in supervisory manage­ knowledge of claims handling ment, the program in general principles and practices, con­ insurance, and 11 associate The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are tract analysis techniques, and designation programs that policy coverages. focus on claims, management, open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or Cole is branch manager of risk management, under­ handicap: the Battle Creek Branch of writing, loss control manage­ Aug. 7 - Weed and Insect Update Twilight meeting, Clarksville Horticulture Experiment Station. Adjusting Services Unlimited ment, insurance marketing, Inc. formerly Michigan Claim premium auditing, research Aug. 9 - Wildlife Management meeting, 7:30 p.m., Harley Service Inc., where she has and'planning, insurance ac­ Hotel, Grand Rapids. been for five years. She is a counting and finance, automa­ Aug. 11 - Sheep Production Tour, 9 a.m., Mecosta County. 1969 graduate of Hastings tion management, and marine Contract Extension Service for more information. Aug. 14- Crop Update, 9 a.m., Ron Coats farm, Coats Grove. High School and attended insurance. Aug. 15 - Crop Update, 9 a.m., Tom Guthrie farm, Delton. Aug. 15 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. For Rent YARD SALE: Saturday, Aug. 16-18 - Fiberfest, Hastings. August 11th, 9-4. North of Nash ­ 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath apart­ ville 1 J4 miles. West off M-66 Aug. 20 - 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale Banquet, 7 p.m. ment with refrigerator and stove, on state Rd. to Eaton Rd., first Aug. 22 - Post Fair Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, $225 per month. 517-852-9873. house on the left Baby items, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Garage Sale boys and girls baby clothes, boys Aug. 25 - 4-H Fish, Fun and Fellowship Clinic and Contest, 8 clothes up to size 10, toys, men a.m., Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. BARRY COUNTY CHRIST­ and women’s clothes, flue liners, Aug. 29 - Navy Bean Variety Tour, 5 p.m. (contact Extension IAN SCHOOL having a large chimney blocks, brown mortar, Office for details). garage sale, at 2801 Quimby 1983 Chevette & many other Rd., Hastings, Aug. 10 and 11 items. If rain, look for from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your rescheduling. own bag as we are selling clothes by the bag. YARD SALE Wednesday Aug 8 & Thursday Aug 9th, 9-5. JUMBO SALE: old showcase, Baby furniture & clothes, lots of tools, dishes, jewelry, old wedding dress, toys, dolls, four misc. 10782 Bismark Hwy, north on Ionia Road, tum left J4 big aquariums, golf balls mile west. (cheap), paper back books, new Rototiller and weed wacker, Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. lic. #1748 house plants, mechanical Niagra For Sale Automotive recliner, large rocker, lots RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM miscellaneous. Rain or shine, • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION ESCORT 1988, 4 door, air, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 9:30-5:00. STA-RITE PUMPS $4200. Call anytime 852-1847. !4 mile off Main on Kellog, FOR SALE: 1977 Ford F250 Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Nashville. Sorry, no checks. 4x4 Wrecker. Runs good, $1495. Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks YARD SALE: Aug. 10 thru 11, Days call 517-726-1000, nights Friday & Saturday, 636 S. State 517-726-0551. 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair St., Nashville. 8am to •5pm. Service on Submergible Pumps FOR SALE: 1978 Mercury Following items: baby clothes, Marquis Wagon, loaded, runs little boys clothes sizes to 6 & 7, Estimates Available great, new exhaust, good tires, women and men clothing, $875. Days call 517-726-1000, Yamaha motorcycle, baby and children toys, back windows for nights 517-726-0551,__ S10 and full size pickup truck, FOR SALE: Engine crane, tent, beagle puppies and other works great, $195. Days call 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville misc. items. Everything priced 517-726-1000, nights to sell. 517-726-0551. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A survey to determine what kinds of improvements Ver­ montville residents want in their community soon will be conducted by the Strategic Study Grant Committee. The survey was announced Thursday at the meeting ofthe Vermontville Village Council. Village Clerk Sharon Stewart, who also serves on the committee, said that “lots and lots of volunteers” are going to be needed to conduct the door-to-door poll. Anyone who is willing to help may contact the village office at 726-1429. Vermontville recently was awarded a $7,200 grant from Michigan’s Department of Commerce to conduct the study, designed to determine potential improvements to the village. The local share of the project is $800. After the needs of the village are determined, “Ver­ montville then can apply for an implementation grant to carry out the projects that the study shows are most need­ ed,” explained Stewart. The Strategic Study program covers many areas, including water and sewer systems, Area woman receives AIC designation ^Calendar of Events COBB MH Mlhf & W# 726-0377 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 13 Eaton County 4-H Fair selects winners from area *Xs J-*1 J-1 <Hb*< s'*ij s sis*’ s $$ $$ S Sk^»% ‘UjW.S J^SJS •s<•s^JS i^«JSs <• ssi«s >S4fi *v<> >»>fc*l ^2** *ss wfcjSs cjS «k> ^ J^its® ti' Ste The following is a continua­ tion of last week’s list of win­ ners from this area in the Eaton County Fair: Champion Rambouillet Ram, Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders; Reserve Champion Rambouillet Ram, Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders; Champion Ram­ bouillet Ewe, Amber Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders; Reserve Champion Ram­ bouillet Ewe, Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders; Champion Corriedale Ram, Justin Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders; Reserve Champion Corriedale Ram, Justin Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders; Champion Cor­ riedale Ewe, Justin Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders; Reserve Champion Corriedale Ewe, Justin Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders. Champion Shropshire Ewe, Caleb Vance, Barnstormers; Reserve Champion Shrop­ shire Ewe, Brad Johnston, Spaulding 4-H; Champion All Other Purebreds Ewe, Ben Tirrell, Maurer 4-H; Reserve Champion All Other Purebreds Ewe, Ben Tirrell, Maurer 4-H; Champion Crossbreeds Ewe, Aaron Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders; Reserve Champion Crossbreeds Ewe, Rachael Greenman, Walton Wonders. Champion Black Sheep Ram, Amy Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders; Champion Black Sheep Ewe, Peter Tir­ rell, Maurer 4-H; Reserve Champion Black Sheep Ewe, Amy Hill, Gresham Grain Grinders; Champion Ram Overall Breeds, Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders; Reserve Champion Ram Overall Breeds, Caleb Vance, Barnstormers; Champion Ewe Overall Breeds, Megan Wheaton, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion Ewe Overall Breeds, Ben Tir­ rell, Maurer 4-H; Champion Fleece, Ben Tirrell, Maurer 4-H. Grand Champion Market Lamb, Heather Sheets, Walton Wonders; Reserve Champion Market Lamb, Brandt Wheaton, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers; Champion Pen of Market Lmabs, Megan Wheaton, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion Pen of Market Lambs, Tina Snedegar, Vermontville Jr. Fanners; Champion Rate of Gain, Rachel Greenman, Walton Wonders; Jr. Sheep Lead, Jon Gross, Spaulding 4-H; Sr. Sheep Lead, Justin Sivyer, Gresham Grain Grinders; Sheep Decorative Class, Elissa Good, Spaulding 4-H; Club Flock, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers; Novice Showmanship Champion, Brandt Wheaton, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers. Goat Winners Jr. Showmanship, Jeremy Dot­ son, Gresham Grain Grinders; Intermediate Showmanship, Allen Haddix, Aldrich Partlow; Sr. Showmanship, Steven Ainsworth, Vermont- ville Jr. Farmers; Champion Showman, Steven Ainsworth, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion Showman, Scott Keefer, Gresham Grain Grinders; Champion Dairy Goat, Steven Ainsworth, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion Dairy Goat, Steven Ainsworth, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Cham­ pion Pigmy, Jeffrey Granger, Community Riders; Cham­ pion Angora, Anna Kaschner, Gresham Grain Grinders; Reserve Champion AngOra, Ben Kirby, Aldrich Partlow; Champion Market Goat, Adrienne Bradley, VFW; Reserve Champion Market Goat, Lizzy Olson, VFW. Sheep Winners Showmanship 1, Jamie Snedegar, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Showmanship 2, Steve Ainsworth, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers; Showman­ ship 3, Kelly Bosworth, Barn­ stormers; Showmanship 4, Brad Johnston, Spaulding; Showmanship 5, Megan Wheaton, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Showmanship 6, Brandt Wheaton, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers; Champion Showman, Kelly Bosworth, Barnstormers; Reserve Cham­ pion Showman, Megan Wheaton, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Champion Hamp­ shire Ram, Aaron Mead, Gresham Grain Grinders; Champion Hampshire Ewe, Megan Wheaton, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion Hampshire Ewe, L>iS j * ^awa, - * feijiiapft J|W air Ian nWWs i jraastirvcjsEii ■BixiMliiiiBi 1 i mst Jamie Snedegar took Grand Champion, Livestock Sweepstakes Showmanship, which is the highest place in all the following categories of showmanship: beef, sheep, swine, dairy, horse and goat. Brandt Wheaton, Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers. Champion Dorset Ram, Matt Steinberg, Maurer 4-H; Champion Dorset Ewe, Kathryn Hamill, Goldaiggers; Champion Suffolk Ewe, Chad Greenman, Walton Wonders; Reserve Champion Suffolk Bulk chemical containers reduce environmental risks for farmers The introduction of bulk chemical containers is reduc­ ing the hazards created by the use of smaller chemical containers. “The reason behind using bulk chemical containers is to protect the environment,” says Bob Mansfield, president of Citizens Elevator in Vermontville. These containers are reusable which eliminates chemical residue from smaller containers that would other­ wise enter the environment. Bulk chemical containers typically hold 110 to 220 gallons. This allows farmers he .xt W *®!' Business Services Loren Wright took second in Weight Class Steer, and a seventh in Rate of Gain Class. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment ROOFING-SIDING REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOFING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. Jobs Wanted BABYSITTING all ages, fenced in yard, 3 blocks from Kellogg School. Call anytime 852-1847. HAVE OPENING in my regis­ tered day care home (FH2301601) full-time or part­ time, infant through Kindergar­ ten bus runs by house. Rates neg. Hours 5:30am-5pm. Phone 726-1266 anytime-leave message. QUALITY CHILD CARE in my country home, playmates, stories, crafts, easy access for M66, Ionia Rd. and M50. 726-0474. For Sale Seth Wright was Supreme Champion in Livestock Judging and in Heifer Open Class, and took Reserve Champion Heifer British Class, and First in Weight Class Steer. Ewe, Rachael Greenman, Greenman, Walton Wonders; Walton Wonders. Reserve Champion Carcass Carcass Winners - Cham-Lamb, Jann Stough, Maurer pion Carcass Steer, Sarah 4-H; Champion Carcass Hog, Smuts, Gresham Grain Lisa Higbee, Gresham Grain Grinders; Reserve Champion Grinders; Reserve Champion Carcass Steer, Marshall Carcass Hog, Peter Finnie, Stough, Maurer 4-H; Cham- Spaulding 4-H. pion Carcass Lamb, Rachael KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fit, 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. to purchase the exact amount of chemicals needed, so that no product is left over. A metered pump is used to transfer the exact amount of the chemical into the sprayer tank, which eliminates overapplication of chemicals if all other recommended practices are followed. Bulk chemical containers also reduce human risk when handling chemicals. “Bulk chemical containers eliminate the chance of spill­ ing chemicals on yourself because the chemical is pumped directly into the sprayer tank,” says cash crop farmer Vance Bucholz, of 1328 Valley Highway. Besides reducing personal and environmental risks, bulk chemical containers typically offer savings to farmers. “The savings varies from none to $1.20 per gallon, depending upon the product and quantity purchased,” says Mansfield. “The savings at­ tained by farmers is not as significant as the reduction in risk to the environment by the improper use and disposal of the smaller pesticide containers.” Elevators that sell chemicals in bulk are required to have a rinse pad and a con­ tained system large enough to hold all chemicals in case of damage to the storage tank. Bulk chemical containers are filled at the rinse pad. The chemical and water mixture that drains from the rinse pad is diluted and held in a storage tank. The practice approved by the Environmen­ tal Protection Agency for disposal of the mixture in­ volves applying the mixture to set aside land to allow the chemicals to biodegrade. Mansfield is concerned about people who wish to eliminate pesticide use within the food production system. “The elimination of pesticides would cost con­ sumers an estimated three­ fold increase in the food price and a decrease in food quality. Because our society is unwill­ ing to make this sacrifice, we will likely continue pesticide use,” he says. According to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Cooperative Extension Director, pesticides reduce crop stress in many in­ stances. This helps to reduce naturally caused toxins, which in many cases are a greater health risk than pesticides. “Pesticides have only had their bad characteristics por­ trayed by environmentalists. In many cases misinformation and exaggeration have created negative sentiment toward products that allow the average American to enjoy a high standard of living and a safe food supply,” says Mansfield. TIMOTHY BURD — FOR — TRUSTEE Maple Grove Twp. Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butler Rd., Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 7, 1990 — Page 14 Hastings 4-Her big winner in Eaton County horse contests Stacy Jordan won a number of awards at me recent Eaton County fair. A young woman from Hastings was the big winner this year in the horse competi­ tions at the Eaton County Fair. Stacy Jordan, a 4-Her who joined a Vermontville area horse club to become eligible for Eaton fair competition, teamed with her horse, “Handsome Molly” to win three first-place awards. The top prizes came in Showmanship, Grand Cham­ pion Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Grand Champion Western Pleasure and Western Equitation, Reserve Grand Champion Western Equitation. Jordan and Handsome Mol­ ly also were second in English Equitation, Reserve Grand Champion English Equitation, third in English Pleasure and fifth in “Trail,” a fun class of 100 horses. They also earned an “A” award for fit to perform. It was Jordan’s last year of eligibility in 4-H events at fairs. She began her career in Barry County in crafts and rabbits five years ago. It was in her second year that she began to show horses, after her friend Marta Bender introduced her to showing at open competitions. She enjoyed the activity so much that in the fall of that year she bought first horse, a 2-yearold quarter mare called “Talous Moonstar.” She spent the entire fall and winter and much of the spring train­ ing “Tally.” In that third year Jordan showed Tally in the Novice Western classes at the Barry County Fair and won in some divisions. She showed Tally again in the fourth year, this time earn­ ing an alternate’s spot at the state show. Because a couple of youngsters could not make the state event, she was able to go. Jordan and Molly, at that time a 4-year-old quarter mare, hooked up later that year and the two worked at breaking and training and took English riding lessons. Because she trained both of her showing horses herself, she said she feels that 4-Hers these days may be getting off the track when they opt for sending their, horses to trainers. “4-H is supposed to be an experience for the kids to learn with their animals,” she said. Jordan plans to continue training horses in the future. She already is working with a paint stud colt she will show at the APHA Futurity this. fall. In time she hopes to start her own training and breeding farm and may pursue getting her judge’s card. The pineapple flavor is great, and the glazed crust makes it extra special Herbicides can control hemp dogbane and milkweed Problem perennial weeds such as hemp dogbane and common milkweed can be controlled with herbicide spot treatments. Both weeds reproduce from horizontal rootstocks and seed. They can be found in no-till and cultivated cropland, pastures, fence rows, and waste areas. Left untreated, hemp dogbane can take over areas of fields. Control these problem weeds with a 2 percent or three-to four-quart A Round­ up application when the weeds are in the late-bud to flower stage. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, coming events Lunch Menu Wednesday, August 8 Stuffed peppers, baked beans, carrots, bread, oleo, pineapple. I i f i | ) Thursday, August 9 Beef tips with gravy, col­ eslaw, french cut green beans, rice, peaches. Friday, August 10 Chicken sauce’em, fruit n’ veggie, cauliflower, bread, oleo, cake or pie. Glazed Pineapple Pie 15-oz. pkg. Pillsbury All Ready Pie Crusts 1 t. flour 3/4 cup coconut Filling 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1 T. lemon juice 1 T. margarine or butter, melted 20-oz. can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained, reserving liquid for glaze Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 t. rum extract 1 to 2 T. reserved pineapple liquid Prepare pie crust according to package directions for twocrust pie using 9-inch pie pan. Sprinkle coconut over bottom of pie crust-lined pan. Heat oven to 400 F. In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients; mix un- til well blended. Spread filling mixture over coconut. Top with second crust; seal edges and flute. Cut slits in top crust. Bake at 400 F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough pineapple liquid for desired spreading consistency; stir until smooth. Drizzle or spread over top of warm pie. Serve warm or cool. 6 to 8 servings. 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Cole’s Mini Garlic Cheese Loaf 79‘ PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1990 DOUBLE COUPONS Green Forest Bathroom Tissue 4 Roll � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-08-14.pdf ff287558d2ba7ca4d02a55c41e6a2c76 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Street ** f Mid Kir?0SrA Hastings, Hl. 49058 Mt new ***• / S. Church Street iASTINGS, MICHIGAN 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N.Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Vol 119 No. 3 Tuesday. August 14, 1990 One killed, one hurt in semi-truck crash Harold Christiansen, who has made immeasurable civic contributions to Nashville, will lead the village's 1990 Harvest parade as grand marshal. He is seen here with his faithful companion, "Suky." Harold Christiansen is grand marshal of Harvest parade by Susan Hinckley A man who well could be called “Mr. Nashville” because of his untiring efforts on behalf of the community, has been chosen as grand mar­ shal of the 1990 Harvest Festival parade. Harold Christiansen will lead the parade, set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, it was announced last week by parade chairman Dave Liebhauser. Christiansen, who will be 87 in September, was bom in the Yankee Springs area near Hastings, and attended the Gregory rural school on Cam­ pground Road. Before moving to Nashville in 1952 he had fanned at Bellevue and had later lived in Kalamazoo where he worked for the Farm Bureau. After he came to Nashville he was See Grand, on page 5 by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter ASSYRIA TWP. -One man died and another was critically injured last week when a mini-van crossed the center line and struck an 18wheel semi-truck on Assyria Road south of Butler Road. Randy Ray Grant, 35, of Charlotte, was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital after the 7:55 a.m. accident Aug. 7. Grant had been a front-seat passenger in the 1987 Ford Aerostar van. The van's driver, Fred C. Spears Jr., 35, of 6235 Cur­ tis Road, Nashville, was air­ lifted by helicopter to Bron­ son Hospital in Kalamazoo. Spears remained in serious condition Monday, according to a hospital spokeswoman. The semi-truck driver, Ja­ cob Rundall, 48, of Sterling, Ill., was not hurt, said Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Traffic along busy Assyria Road was tied up for four hours while authorities tended to the injured and cleared the wreckage from the roadway. Shortly before 8 a.m., Rundall was driving south on Assyria Road, one-half mile south of Butler Road, when the northbound van crossed the road, authorities said. “He was completely in my lane," Rundall said after the accident. Rundall sa he turned his truck to e left in an attempt to avoid the c llision. Sgt Richard Barnum said Spears’ van crossed the road so the right fender ofhis collided with the right fe of the s i-truck. "He just r d the front rig ht fender," Barn T he van's side wra t side of the semi-truck b, tot y destroying g tthe van and rip­ o pe the sleeper partment in th ar of the cab, acc ng to witnesses. Run ll's semi-truck trailer, owned by Northwest Steel in Ster ing, Ill., was empty at the time of the ac- N hville firefighters were to the scene with ex­ traction equipment, but au­ thorities were able to pull Grant and Spears from the wrecked van. Spears was wearing a safety belt, but authorities are unsure if Grant was wear­ ing a restraint, Barnum said. Seo One killed, on pogo 2 A Ford mini-van struck the right side of the 18-wheel semi-truck and trailer (above), smashing open the sleeper compartment in the rear of the cab. Sixth annual event set forAug. 24-26 Muzzleloaders’ rendezvous adds interest to 5406 This is a quaint scene from muzzleloaders' event in Nashville. a previous by Susan Hinckley The sixth annual Muzzleloaders ’ Rendezvous and Shoot, to be held again this year in conjunction with Nashville’s Harvest Festival, August 24-26, promises to be bigger and better than ever. Hank Felder, Jr., who first organized the yearly gather­ ings here and heads the Nashville encampments, said he expects “a lot more dealers and a lot of new people” in 1990. There were 33 campers at the 1989 gathering on a camp­ site on the old Riverside athletic field southwest of Nashville’s Main Street business district. Among those Felder ex­ pects to return this year are several craftsmen and traders and a group of shooters who will compete in several muzzleloading contests. The popular “Stick & Stones” company of Indiana, which sells furniture hand­ crafted from willow trees, is one of those who will return. Other crafstmen include a blacksmith from Marshall, and another man who fashions baskets entirely from parts of Michigan’s black ash trees. Those who are hungry will be interested in the folks from Coldwater who make fried bread, and in the Allegan County man known as “Cooky” who prepares and serves burgers made from ge­ nuine buffalo meat using an authentic chuck wagon from the cattle drive era of the 1800s. Felder reports that a number of Indians represen- Harvest Festival ting various tribes also will be present, and some will con­ duct impressive ceremonies that will open and close the shooting events, which are to commence Saturday forenoon and end on Sunday. New in this year’s competi- tion will be a Woods Walk. This will test the skills of marksmen in aiming their muzzleloaders from a distance at targets propped against trees in the woods. Felder explained that this See Muzzleloader, page 5 Nashville Council approves new software purchase, trustee resigns by Susan Hinckley The Nashville Village Council Thursday approved purchase of two software pro­ grams to handle payroll and general ledger accounting on the new computer system in­ stalled last week in Village Hall. Each program will cost 51,300. Phone consultation service will be S24O. and training of village personnel to implement the programs will be $600. Micro Arizala Systems, Inc., of Ann Arbor offers those services along with the purchase of the soft­ ware programs. A locally-written program already is in use in the village computer system to issue monthly sewer and water bills. August is the first month the bills have been processed with the new method, and it has proved fairly successful, reported Village Clerk Rose Heaton. However, it has taken several months to set up that program. Heaton advocated purchase of the professional programs from Micro Arizala because she can have them in “a cou­ ple days after I order them,” and begin to put them into use. Trustee Forrest Burd pointed out that the firm which handles the village audit had recommended the use of the two programs ap­ proved Thursday. They have also offered to help the village with implementation, said Heaton. “This (Fund Balance system from Micro Arizala) is tried and tested,” Heaton told the council. “You will have the support of this company even if I’m not here.” Total cost of the two ac­ counting programs and related Service will be $3,400. “It is well worth the money to start out with a system that all the municipalities are us­ ing,” noted Trustee Carol Dwyer. The measure passed unanimously. The council tabled for fur­ ther study a proposal by Department of Public Works committee head Forrest Burd to construct a 24 x 40 ft. pole­ type building to house the filtering tank and other equip­ ment at the municipal water See Software, on page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 14, 1990 — Page 2 Software package approved plant on Water Alley. The structure would stand behind the present building and would be connected to it by a passageway. Approx­ imate cost of materials would be $4,800, said Burd. He add­ ed that the labor could be done by inmates from the Riverside Corrections Center at Ionia. These minimum security prisoners have handled other recent projects in Nashville. Only inmates who have not been convicted of violent crimes or of any sex offense are eligible to participate in the work program which pays them each $2.50 per day. They are paid by the state which is reimbursed by the local governmental unit. Burd figures total labor costs for the approximately five-day building project would run $500. “You’ll never get any cheaper labor than this,” Burd told the council. He ad­ ded that one ofthe supervisors of the inmate crew is a licens­ ed contractor, which is a necessity for the proposed project. In addition to holding the filtering tank, presently in the process of being replaced, the building also likely will house a generator fueled by natural gas that will take over the job of pumping water for the municipal system in case of continuedfrom page 1 electrical power failure. The building could be financed, said Burd, by using the interest accrued on a $20,000 certificate of deposit that is held in escrow by the village as a security payment for Farmers Home Administatration. That agency financed Nashville’s water system im­ provements in the 1970s. Ac­ cording to terms ofthe FmHA contract, interest on the CD may be used for im­ provements to the water system, said Village President Ray Hinckley. Trustee Richard Chaffee, Jr., questioned the size of the proposed building. “It sounds like a bigger building than we need,” he said. Chaffee added that he would like an opportunity to look over the proposed site before making a decision, and the matter was tabled until the next council meeting, August 23. In other business the council accepted with regret the resignation of Trustee David Toman, effective August 24. Toman, who was elected to the council in the spring of 1989, soon will be moving to the state of Washington to ac­ cept a teaching position. In a letter read at Thurs­ day’s meeting, Toman ex­ pressed his appreciation for ------- having had an opportunity to serve on the panel, and the council in turn thanked him for his service to the community. Toman has spearheaded Nashville improvement cam­ paigns, and recently implemented a businessmen’s survey to solicit opinions on a variety of aspects for the bet­ terment of the community. At Thursday’s meeting he presented a version of the questionaire, which he had revised to allow the general public an equal opportunity to voice their opinions on the matter. These forms will be available at Village Hall and other locations in the community. After an executive session to discuss employee negotia­ tions, the council reconvened and approved a 40-cent per hour raise for Leon Frith, director of public works. The increase, retroactive to March 1, is to compensate Frith for the three state licenses he is required to hold in order to have charge of the village’s water operation, water distribution system, and sewer operation. Frith’s raise had been negotiated by a council com­ mittee at last spring’s budget meetings, but never had been enacted by the council. The measure passed Thursday by a 6-1 margin, with President Pro Tem Ted Spoelstra casting a dissenting vote because he felt that any in­ crease in compensation should be considered at budget time next spring. Regarding another matter, Spoelstra brought up the dangerous situation of bikers riding on village sidewalks in the business district. He said recently two elderly ladies were leaving a downtown restaruant and were nearly knocked down by two youngsters whizzing down the sidewalk on bicycles. The council agreed that this has been an ongoing problem, and agreed to look into the matter of installing new signs banning sidewalk bicycle riding. The signs cannot be placed, however, until after the resur­ facing of Main Street is com­ pleted by the state. The highway project is slated to be done this fall and will include the replacing of some sidewalks in the business district, at village expense. This will necessitate the tem­ porary removal of sidewalk signs. Rescue workers from Bedford Lifecare Ambulance removed two people from the remains of a van (right) after a collision with a semi-truck destroyed the vehicle. One was pronounced dead shortly after the accident. (Maple Valley News photo by Sue Hinckley). One killed, one injured in accident, No signs of drug or alcohol use was evident at the scene. A half hour earlier, Grant and Spears left work at Nippondenso Manufacturing in Battle Creek, where they both worked the third shift. "I believe they just got out of work at Battle Creek, and they were heading home," Barnum said. An investigator from the Michigan State Police Way­ land Post has been asked to reconstruct the accident, and VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 18322651 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 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ......10 a.m.. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: AWANA .................6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service ...... 11 a.m. FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Comer 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 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .... 10a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR METHODIST CHURCH REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD intendent of the Sunday School. Grant is survived by his wife Cynthia "Sam," and three daughters, Joheather Marie, Leslie and Jessie. He also is survived by his parents, Raymond and Esther Grant of. Charlotte; three brothers, Paul and Rob of Charlotte, and Don of Ver­ montville; and a sister, Pam Appelman ofNashville. Staff Writer Sue Hinckley contributed to this report. the investigation continues. Services for Grant were held Friday at the Chester Gospel Church. The Rev. Barry Smith officiated. Burial was at Gresham Cemetery. Grant was born in Char­ lotte. He formerly was em­ ployed at Hoover AE and had worked at Nippondenso Manufacturing for the past two years. He was a member of the Chester Gospel Church and a board member and past super- Enroll now for fall adult education classes Enrollment has begun for fall Maple Valley adult educa­ tion classes. Daytime and evening classes are offered again this year. If you would like to work toward your high school diploma, or learn a vocational skill, call the Community Education office at 852-9275. Office hours will be from 9 GARAGE SALE: Aug. 16, 17 & 18 from 8am to 5pm. 316 N. State St, Nashville. YARD SALE: Thursday, 10am tp 6pm. Girls clothing, 2 wheel tractor. 261 Fuller, 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship .. 10 a.m. Church School ......10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Community Education newsletter will be mailed the week ofAugust 20. New look for a new school year Garage Sale AUG. 16,17 & 18 Estate house­ hold sale items; bedroom suite, couch, chairs, lamps,. coffee tables, wood dinette set, bedding, dishes, adult & teen girls* clothing, and many more items too numerous to list. 3225 Shaytown, Vermontville. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH from front _ Tanning • Toning • Hair • Nails ... at..... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE t ^SSne 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. ALAN METTLER • 726-0330 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 14, 1990 — Page 3 Nashville Class of 1945 turns out for class reunion Hershey, Ruth Maurer O’Mara of Lake Odessa, Hazel Jones Bass of Bellevue, Mabel Furlong Wilson of Woodland, Doris Dull Catlin ofClarksville, Lucille Belson, James Flook and Gerald Skedgell, all of Hastings; Marian Dingman Link and Marguerite Swift Dennis, both of Vermontville; Helen Everett Butler, Ernest Rasey, Louise Wilcox Bahs, and Eloise Day Wheeler, all of Nashville. After the meal, each took an opportunity to stand and tell their classmates a little about their lives and their families. This was videotaped by Louise Bahs. Mr. Ten Elshof also told his former students a bit about his life after leaving Nashville. He said that he and his wife, Margaret, have traveled ex­ tensively since 1961, making several trips to Europe. They have also been to Japan, China, Mexico, Alaska, and 5, ^ Classmates from as far away as California and Texas turned out Sunday for a reunion of Nashville's Class of 1945. Back row from left are Marian Dingman Link, Ernest Rasey, Helen Everett Butler, Gladys Walker Walters, Carol Burd Mendez, Louise Wilcox Bahs, Principal Marvin Ten Elshof, Mildred Weaks Houghtaling, Ruth Maurer O'Mara, and Lucille Belson. Middle row, from I., Doris Dull Catlin, Hazel Jones Bass, Maguerite Swift Dennis, Mabel Furlong Wilson, Bette Hickok Carr, Eloise Day Wheeler. Front row, from I., Ernest Latta, James Flook, Phillip McPherson, and Gerald Skedgell. car business. Runner-up in distance was Mildred (“Millie”) Weaks Houghtaling of Houston, a nurse who now works part-time and who says that only folks who knew her in childhood still call her Mildred. Others present, all of Michigan, were Bette Hickok Carr of Ceresco, Phillip McPherson of East Leroy, Gladys Walker Walters of Battle Creek, Ernest Latta of life H hm ning 'Toning tali' B A display of school memorabilia attracted a lot of attention at the reunion of Nashville's Class of 1945. • GARAGE SALE • Friday & Saturday Aug. 17 and 18 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9125 Thornapple Lk. Rd. Helen Decker • Donna Garvey Nancy Byrd • Brinda Hawkins - $1* JU niSnw.ip * 1**“" BACK TO SCHOOL ...to Start School Clothes Shopping! Save time, gas and money —stop in and check out our selections of new back-to-school fashions. FREE! Colored T-shirt Childrens 2T-14 • Adults S-XL...with purchase of any pair of jeans in stock. Aug. 13-18 Hometown Apparel "Your "Your Family Family Clothing Clothing Store" Store • • j 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa 5 374-8730 Hour*: Monday-Friday 9-5; by Susan Hinckley Nashville’s Class of 1945 marked its 45th year since graduation at a reunion Sun­ day at Maple Grove Com­ munity Center. It was the first gathering of the class in at least 35 years, and two-thirds of the group were present. They came from points as distant as California and Texas. Nineteen of the surviving 29 members of the class and their spouses turned out for a delicious potluck dinner and an afternoon of visiting and reminiscing. Special guests included Marvin and Margaret Ten Elshof of Kent­ wood. He was principal at Nashville High School when the Class of 1945 graduated. Of the classmates. present, Carol Burd Mendez traveled the greatest distance to attend. 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Eaton Federal Bank ‘Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! ■ BINGO : | MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J ‘THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.R , Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 Hawaii, where they spent their 50th wedding anniver­ sary. Their last big trip was to Russia in 1976. Since that time Ten Elshof has had heart surgery, but reports that he feels fine now and golfs twice a week. After leaving the Nashville school system, Ten Elshof went to Middleville as prin­ cipal, then on to Grand Rapids South and later Grand Rapids Central, where he headed the math department. He retired in 1975. A tableful of memorabilia featuring photos and news ar­ ticles from their school days attracted a lot of attention at the reunion, and gave the former classmates an oppor­ tunity to relive some of the happy days of their past. Among the display of in­ dividual pictures was a com­ posite photo of the Class of 1945 showing 34 graduates. All but five are still living. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FMC| INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30; Saturday 9-Noon LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 14, 1990 — Page 4 Nashville residents prepare for old-fashioned Harvest Festival Thirty-seven years ago this week Nashville was bustling with Harvest Festival preparations. Stumps were being pulled from the Thomapple in an­ ticipation of boat races on the river; entries were coming in for the tractor-tpulling com­ petition; and a soap box derby was set. Other scheduled events in­ cluded a trailer-backing con­ test, a large parade, a band concert, and a community fair featuring exhibits oflivestock, agricultural products and home economics. A bevy of local beauties was vying for the title of 1953 Harvest Festival Queen. The only thing missing was a ma­ jor carnival attraction, but local editor Donald Hinderliter did not view this as a drawback to the festivities. Let’s take a look at the Nashville News issue of August 13, 1953: Public Invited to Attend Queen’s Ball Saturday “Out-of-town judges on Saturday night of this week will select Nashville’s Harvest Festival Queen, from a field of seven candidates. Thejudg­ ing will be a public event, in the school auditorium, and will be preceded by a half­ hour concert, starting at 7:30, by the Nashville-Hastings summer band. At 8 o’clock the Queen con­ testants will come on stage, dressed in formals. Music will be furnished by Jim Flook’s Blue Notes orchestra. No ad­ mission charge will be made but it is planned to take a free will offering, as this will be die only source ofrevenue for taking care of the various ex­ penses connected with the formalities, and the gifts to be given the Queen and her court. Immediately after the selec­ tion ofthe Queen, she and the six other contestants will be escorted to the K. of P. Hall for the Queen’s ball. This is to be a public dance with admis­ sion price set at one dollar per couple, plus tax. The Blue Notes orchestra will furnish the music. Special air conditioning equipment is being installed to assure that the hall will be comfortable for dancing. Refreshments will be served at the dance, Mr. and Mrs. James Rizor heading the com­ mittee in charge. The Queen will be officially crowned on Friday evening, Aug. 21, as a part of the first evening stage show of the Festival. She and her atten­ dants will ride in state in the parade on Saturday and will occupy a position of honor at various other events. Miss Joan Hess of Charlevoix, a former Nashville girl and 1953 Winter Sports Queen at Petoskey, will be here to crown the Harvest Festival Queen. Boat Races Depend on Final Bit of Stump Pulling Outboard motor boat races, hailed by many as one of the biggest drawing cards of this year’s Harvest Festival, are assured as an attraction, if enough volunteer help turns out Saturday morning of this week to finish the last bit of work of clearing the channel in the river above the Main Street bridge. Vem Wheeler, who heads the committee, said that the arduous task is so nearly com­ pleted that a matter of hours can do the job - provided there is enough help. He claims he could use up to 50 men and boys, for securing lines on submerged stumps and tree trunks, and for building the launching beach. Volunteers will report on the job at 10 a.m., or thereafter. Emmett Hamilton will have his big crane on the job the night before. Standard association rules will apply in the races, which are planned for Friday and Saturday, during the Festival. The qualifying runs are scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m., with preliminary heats starting at 3:30. Final heats will be run Saturday afternoon at 4:00. Outboard racers wishing to compete should contact Mr. Wheeler or other members of the committee, who are Hubert Lathrop, Charles Liebhauser and Howard Johnston. Arrangements are being made for a good vantage spot for spectators. Entries Coming In For Tractor Pulling Contest As of last Friday, Ard Decker announced he had received five entries in the tractor pulling contest, which again will be an outstanding attraction of the Harvest Festival. It is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, starting at 2:00, in front of the fire sta­ tion on North Main Street. It is expected there will be at least another half dozen entires. Cash prizes will be $40, $25 and $15, and the contest will be judged on percentage basis. As previously announced, contestants must live in either the Nashville or Vermontville school districts; only standard factory-built tractors with single wheels and rubber tires may enter, and draw-bar height will be limited to 16 in­ ches. No caterpiller type trac­ tors may compete. Contestants should be registered by Saturday night, Aug. 15. Since Mr. Decker is away for a few days, Owen Lyons, local ag. teacher and member of the committee, is handling registrations these last few days. Festival Note Organizations or individuals interested in secur­ ing space on the Main Street midway for concessions or displays should see Gale Keihl or Otto Christensen, this week for sure. Soap Box Derby Set For Fri­ day Morning The homemade jalopy race, run soap box derby style, again this year will be a big drawing card on Friday morn­ ing. The race will be preceded by a parade of the racers thru the downtown section of the Main Street midway and the race will get under way at 10 a.m. on North Main Street hill. As previously announced, contestants will be divided in­ to two age groups: up to and including the age of 12, and all 13 and over. Anyone still in high school qualifies for the upper age group. Cash prizes will be $5, $3, and $2 in each division, with a consolation prize of $1 going to all other contestants who finsh but do not win, place or show. Racing vehicles must be made by boys or girls, with no actual help from adults and must have four wheels, not larger than 14 inches in diameter. All vehicles must pass a safety inspection. Clarence Thompson, head of the committee in charge ofthe II” 70shv 0shv"LLe s ”S3 Harvest Festival Queen Included, back raw. from left, Barbara Beard and Phyllis Borst, front row, Bonnie Burd, Arloa Marshall, Patricia Gordon and Mildred Teeter (Missinn photo is Dorothy Decker.) Three out-of-town judges rated the seven girls on beautj a public event Aug. 15 at the high school auditorium, auditorium and selected Miss Teeter. Daughter A R Teeterc enaiuogr veeL rof ro inthe eink h keee?rca Qpruoepernie'sto Brsallofatththe eNlaoschalviKlle oGf aPm Hblaell sftoollroew, e"dMitlhliee”cowmas estoitoionn to begin her senior Queen's ueens Ball a atte at the local oca K.. o of P.. Hall a followed oowed te the competton * 9h SCh°°L A race, will answer any ques­ tions that come up. A tilting trailer will be used as an inclined ramp for star­ ting and contestants will be paired two and two in elmination heats. Competition is ex­ pected to be keen this year and some fast looking contraptions are in the making. No advance entry is required; just be on hand down by the depot about 9:30 Friday morning, Aug. 21. The racers will form there for a parade thru town to the starting point of the race. Trailer-Backing Contest Should Be Interesting A new feature for this year’s Festival will be the trailer-backing contest, open to anyone coming equipped with a two-wheel trailer at­ tached to an automobile. The contest is scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, in front of the fire station on North Main Street. Prizes will be $5, $3 and $2. A regular two-wheel trailer (caster type not permitted) must be attached to car or pick-up truck. Judges will decide the winner on a time basis, with contestants starting from a given point, driving around an obstacle, then reversing and backing the trailer to a specified spot, in such manner that both trailer wheels come in contact with a curb blocking at the same time. Owen Lyons is in charge of this contest and will ap­ preciate receiving entries in advance, altho no registration time limit has been set. Festival Note The Saturday night show put on by the Amastars will feature state finalists in a galaxy ofreally top flight acts. This will be a free entertain­ ment stage show of two hours starting at 8 o’clock. Cash Prizes Offered For Floats in Parade Harvey Wilson and M. J. Hinckley, who make up the Festival parade committee, have announced cash prizes of $10, $5 and $3 for die three best floats in the parade Satur­ day afternoon. Business firms, school, club and church groups or any other organiza­ tions are urged to prepare entries. Led by the crack marching band composed of both Nashville and Hastings musi­ cians, the parade will move north across the railroad tracks at 1 p.m. The commit­ tee has the promise of some colorful out-of-town features, in addition to floats and novelties, and they plan to have all contestants in the tractor pulling contest join the line of march. Parade Will Feature Special Children’s Section Instead of having a separate children’s parade on Friday this year, the big parade at 1 p.m. Saturday will feature a special children’s section, ahead of the floats and other features. The children’s con­ tingent will form between the depot and the Farmers Elevator and then cut into the line of march on Main Street. There will be cash prizes of $1 for first and 50 cents for second place, in four classifications: prettiest costume; funniest costume; most original costume; and best decorated bicycle. The committee plans for some consolation prizes, too, and hopes to be able to provide a prize for every entry. Fair Should Be Outstanding Event This will be the third year Nashville’s Community Fair has been held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival, and it promises to be the biggest yet. For the first time, livestock exhibits will be in­ cluded, with premiums of $5, $3 and $2 offered in each of seven classifications in both beef and dairy cattle, and prizes of $3 and $2 offered in each of five classifications in sheep. Member of the 4-H clubs or Future Farmers may enter livestock. Exhibits will be housed in the school bus garage on Reed Street, and will be shown between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday only. Judging will commence at 11 a.m. Fair exhibits in agricultural products and home economics will be displayed in the Masonic temple and are to be entered by 11 a.m. Friday. The complete premium list was published in the News last week. Festival Note A highlight of Friday night’s free stage entertain­ ment, will be the Jet Blasters from Oliver’s in Battle Creek. Their act will follow the band concert, scheduled for 7:30, which is to include something very special, to be announced next week. Backstreet Barometer! by Editor Hinderliter) There are two schools of thought regarding prospects for Nashville’s Harvest Festival and Community Fair, now only a bit more than a week away. Without spending more than half a day you can find people who declare flatly the whole thing will be a flopperoo. It’s worth mentioning that these people just happen to be from a sizeable group that hasn’t attended a single meeting or done a single thing to help with the affair. It may be that they expect the whole thing to fall flat because ofthe lack of their help. And they might have something there. Well anyway the chiefargu­ ment is that the Festival won’t amount to much on account of how there won’t be an im­ pressive midway. Two kiddie rides are booked, but the out­ fit expected to bring a ferris wheel, merry-go-round, rocket ship ride and close to a dozen other concessions, isn’t going to be here. The man thought he had the dates open but it developed he had been under contract for the weekend of August 21-22 since away last April. So, a few weeks ago, when everything else was booked solid, he announced that he was very sorry. The lesson is, ofcourse, that we should book our rides for next year not later than January. When you come right down to it, tho, just how important is such a camvial unit to our celebration? Three years ago, when we had our first post­ war Festival after a ten-year lapse, we didn’t have even as much as three kiddie rides, and a great many people pro­ nounced it a wonderful change from the usual small town celebrations that are dominated by imported car­ nival concessions. Maybe we’re lucky the man got his dates mixed, for we had been forced to agree to his bringing some rather undesirable con­ cession, in order to get the rides. Ask a dozen people, old and young, what they remember most vividly about any par­ ticular celebration a few years or a lot ofyears after it’s over. It’s surprising just what features stand out. You’ll find that people remember with pleasure such things as the running of the soap box derSee Memories, on page 5 �<k Wk EK. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 14, 1990 — Page 5 Grand marshall for parade named, CS:: JSN JU X X, Si sSfc S, iS /Ij. . 'i, J employed 14 years at the car seal division of Viking Corp, in Hastings, retiring in 1967. That’s when Christiansen’s real career as “Mr. Nashville” began. He was elected village president for three consecutive one-year terms, starting in 1968, and ten years later began a second stint in that post, serving two consecutive two-year terms commencing in 1978. “I don’t regret having taken that responsiblity,” says Christiansen. During his first tenure Nashville celebrated its centenntial (1969) and during his second period of service the village constructed its new waterworks system. In 1967 Christiansen along with Earl Hose and the late Jim Rizor assumed operation of Nashville’s syrup-making project which had been an an­ nual community endeavor since 1942. “We didn’t want to see it discarded,’* explained Christiansen. During the 1966 season no volunteers could be found, so the following year the three men, representing the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce, temporarily took over the project. That started Christiansen’s 23-year association with the annual community fund-raiser, now run under auspices of the Nashville Syrup Association. He has been in the Sugar Shanty at Putnam Park every spring since 1967, often boil­ ing sap into the wee hours of the morning. “Many years we boiled 24 hours, day and night,” he remembers. Christiansen attributes the success of the NSA project to having “awfully good help.” While he claims to have retired from syrup-making, he admits he “probably will do the boiling” again next year. As if presidential duties and syrup-making weren’t enough to keep the average man busy, Christiansen also has been very active in Grange work. He first joined the organiza­ tion as a 15-year-old lad when he became affiliated with the old Star Grange, located near what is now the junction of M-79 and M-37 south of Hastings. Later he was a member of the North Irving Grange, and then became associated with the Maple Leaf Grange southwest of Nashville. He has served as master of that Grange, and had a hand in the planning oftheir new building back in 1947. Volunteerism for Chris­ tiansen also has involved years ofupkeep at Nashville’s Putnam Park, one duty he has now given up. One could often see him raking leaves in the fall or doing whatever was needed to keep the grounds and facilities there in tip-top sM*- He still has charge of the Community Center, developed in 1980 in the old pumphouse at the edge of the park. A very real part of Christiansen is in that building, for amidst the historic Nashville scenes depicted in hand-painted murals there appears a man collecting sap with an oldfashioned horse-drawn sleigh. That figure is unmistakably Harold Christiansen. It was added by artist Dale Ann Morawski as a surprise tribute to him. Muzzleloaders come to Nashville, ■ ** h ®BljSs* •tykitoji & Mtilkhah toll!. nshtitftriw ntiiini bteulki: mini tai ipsif skrntolta. ilOltHIE Sm jrittl-, Kijftoi ™1' ifflJMiWl' tyWkty wta suited” iW p®iwt gsitijk^1 idnk id ikIi if,1* jfflt from front. from front tests the ability of the shooter to judge distances, and challenges them in a different way than shooting out in the open. He has scheduled this event for Sunday since it is new to the organization and is expected to draw a number of out-of-towners. On Saturday the Muzzleloader contest will in­ volve shooting at targets in the open in a Line Match. Another contest, unique to the Nashville’’Rendezvous, is a Canoe Shoot. This is set for Saturday and Sunday, and is the “biggest attraction” ofthe meet, according to Felder. “It is the only one in the ofthe National Muzzleloaders state of Michigan,” said Association, but they must Felder. He explained that it register with the local group at can be conducted here their campsite. because of the proximity of A large campfire will be the campsite to the Thomap- kept going on the grounds ple River. In this contest, throughout the three-day marksmen in canoes fire at weekend. Campers will stay targets placed along the in Indian teepees or other riverbank. types of tents, and meals are Safety regulations are stric- cooked out-of-doors. Most are ly adhered to in all these dressed in authentic costumes events, and all shooting is of the pioneer era. downward at a 45-degree The organization maintains angle, noted Felder. He added its own unit " Of “dog that the shooting competition soliders,” said Felder, to at the meet is open to anyone watch the campfire and to who wishes to participate if police their own. Any they can shoot by regulations troublemaker in the group would be promptly packed up and escorted out of the camp, he added. Felder noted that people are becoming more interested in the Rendezvous and this in­ creases the number of campers each year. He stress­ ed the fact that the public is most welcome to visit the campsite and to walk through Adults ... s3.50 / Kids 4-5 ... s2.50 it. And Under 5 ... FREE “Whether the turnout is big or small, everyone seems to — Proceeds go to Equipment Fund — have a good time and to enjoy it,” he concluded. For nine years Christiansen also was a local businessman. He and his second wife, the former Marie (Elliston) Jarrard opened The Diner in 1965 in the building that now houses Nashville’s council chambers. She passed away two years later, but Harold kept the restuarant going until 1974. He married the former Josephine Morgan, who had worked at The Diner as a waitress, and together they built a new home on Philadelphia Street. Mrs. Christiansen died in an auto accident in 1984, while en route to her job in Grand Rapids. Since then Harold has lived alone with his 12-yearold Pomeranian and a sleek black tomcat. The dog,“Suky,” accompanies Harold everywhere he goes, and the pair are a familiar sight around town. Christiansen spends his spare time gardening. The beautiful flowers he raises are shared with the public through the bouquets he regularly presents to the staffs at the village hall, post office and bank. ■ “I like flowers,” says Christiansen. “I always have.” He also raises vegetables. Memories of the post, by, the cute features of the parade, the beauty of the Doll House displays and the Clothesline Art show. The memories associated with the average carnival con­ cessions as a rule aren’t so pleasant. A youngster will remember for a long time how he lost all his money on some game of chance. He may remember a ride on the merry-go-round or ferris wheel for a day or two. But don’t you think the thrill of boat races on the river will be remembered much longer? The way things look now, this year’s Festival and Fair might very well be even better than last year or the year before. The Fair exhibits pro- continued from page 4 mise to be more numerous and there will be livestock entries for the first time. 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Harold was one of five children. He has a daughter, Joyce Skedgell, who lives in Hastings and is employed at the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration office there. Another daughter, Ruth, died in 1964. He has five grand­ children, and five great­ grandchildren, but added that a sixth is expected soon. ’4 bedroom, 1V4 both home 'Nice front porch; 'Priced below $40,000 (N-75) (N-76) L-90. Approx. 18 acres of land located in Nashville. Call for more information. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION HOME 0M APPROX. 1 ACRE & APPROX. 28 ACRES OF VACANT LAND Tuesday, August 28 — 12:30 PM LOCATED: Approx. 1 mile east of Sunfield on M-43. 6000 5-6 BEDROOM HOME on approx. 1 acre plus approx. 28 acres of vacant land that has been perked. Land contract terms available! OPEN HOUSES: Wednesday, August 15 & Wednesday, August 22 - 4:30-6:00. Call for a flyer! TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION NEW BRICK HOME & RECREATIONAL LAND Wednesday Eve., Aug. 29 — 6 PM LOCATED: 3 miles south of Springport on M-99 to #6800. 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MAPLE VALLEY CO-OP NURSERY SCHOOL Now taking enrollment for the 1990-91 school year. Caii...Rachel Curtis 852-9271 or Michelle Dunkelberger 852-0969 MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate by Susan Hinckley Marc Weber, 17, of Bietigheim, Germany, is the latest foreign student to visit the Maple Valley community under the Lions International Youth Exchange program. Two Finnish girls who ar­ rived in late June to spend six weeks with local families returned home last week. Marc arrived July 22 at Detroit Metropolitan airport and is staying with Neoma and Baxter (“Skip”) Ordiway II EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ing soccer and tennis, swimm­ and children of Vermontville. ing and biking. The Ordiways have a son, One ofthe things he notices Justin, 17, and a daughter, most about the Maple Valley Atnanda, 12. Their guest is an only child community is the lack of who with his parents has en­ violence that he sees in Ger­ joyed two earlier trips to the many. In his country, he ex­ United States. On the first oc­ plained, young people can casion the Webers traveled drink legally at age 16, which through Arizona, California causes “more violence on and Utah, and the second trip weekends especially.” took them along the East While the drinking age is Coast between Florida and lower in Germany, the driving age is higher than in the USA. New York. Marc also is a former ex­ German youths must be 18 to change student to Great Bri­ acquire a driver’s license. tain and to France, but says he “Kids here (in Maple feels “more like part of the Valley) don’t have as much family” with the Ordiways problem with drugs as we do than he did with his hosts in in our community,” observed those two countries. Says Mr. Marc. Ordiway: “We treat him like Another thing that strikes he’s one of ours.” Marc as unusual is that Marc’s father is a salesman Americans drive much more. for a German manufacturer of “All Americans drive, anti-lock brake systems used drive, drive,” he laughs, ad­ in many American-made cars, ding that in his country people and often comes to the USA to are more inclined to bike or to call on clients in Detroit or use public transportation, Charleston, S.C. especially trains, to get from The Webers live in a town one point to another. of 40,000 population in the Marc has learned that he is southern part of West Ger- fond of certain foods commany, about 40 miles nor- monly served in America: piz­ thwest of the city of Stuttgart. za, spaghetti, and “Kentucky The town has many small Fried Chicken.” manufacturing plants, produc“We could eat those same ing primarily auto parts. foods in Germany but we In three more years Marc don’t much,” he explained. will complete high school. Diets there are “not so much Because German children do fat, not so much deep fried not start school until age 6.or foods, and we don’t go so 7, they are usually 19 or 20 often to McDonald’s.” before they graduate. TV also is not as pervasive Marc plans to attend a in his native country. Marc university where he will ma- said that his family usually jor in physics or mathematics. watches television only from 8 He is active in science fair to 10 p.m. each night. competitions in Germany. Viewers there can get three Marc also enjoys sports: play- 227 N. AAAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 HMS REALTOR- Brokw Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...ev«. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) DOC OVERHOLT. 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER 852-1784 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES SANDY LUNDQUIST... .852-1543 • Multiple Listing HUBERT DENNIS....... .726-0122 Service (MLS) GARRY KNOLL.......... 852-0786 • Home Warranty Available “TATE” MIX.............. 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Marc also has taken in Cedar Point at Sandusky, Ohio, and will see a Tigers baseball game at Detroit before he leaves for home. One weekend soon he will learn to water ski at a lake near Midland when the Ordiways gather there for a family reunion. Before he departs for Ger­ many, Marc also will have an opportunity to go into Canada for a brief visit in order to have his passport stamped by that country. This is a com­ mon practice among many of the exchange students who have visited the Maple Valley area. w August 18th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 131 152 369 650 657 179 187 S. Main - behind store S. Main - everthing in store W. Main 133 Seminary S. Main S. Main 202 Round Lake Rd. E. Main 1667 Round Lake Rd. Maple 11861 Scipio There will alsobe 2 in Village Park Street Dance to follow Live country music 8:00 p.m. to Midnight Local eateries will be open �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 14, 1990 — Page 7 Vermontville planning Garage Sales, dance this Saturday by Susan Hinckley Bargain-hunters will have a full day offun in Vermontville Saturday, August 18. Numerous village residents are expected to conduct yard sales at their homes, and organizers say that typically the number participating in the annual event has been 40 to 50. Out-of-towners may set up their wares in the town park, but spaces there must be reserved. Sales are expected to continue until about 5 p.m. Hungry shoppers and others will find tempting dinner meals available from 5 to 8 p.m. at four local eateries: The Ole Cook Stove, Maple Leaf Inn, The Outpost, and Carpenter’s Den. Local establishments also will be open for refreshemtns throughout the evening A community street dance on North Main at the park Barry County Extension Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Aug. 14 - Crop Update, 9 a.m., Ron Coats farm, Coats Grove. Aug. 15 - Crop Update, 9 a.m., Tom Guthrie farm, Delton. Aug. 15 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Aug. 16-18 - Fiberfest, Hastings. Aug. 20 - 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale Banquet, 7 p.m. Aug. 21 - Post-harvest Canola meeting 9 a.m., Fire Hall, Mar­ tin (Contact Extension Service for more information). Aug. 22 - Post Fair Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Aug. 25 - 4-H Fish, Fun and Fellowship Clinic and Contest, 8 a.m., Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. Aug. 25 - 4-H Kite Making Class, 1 p.m., Courthouse Lawn, Hastings, (register at Extension Office, 948-4862). Kites will be flown at Hastings Airport during Dawn Patrol Program on Aug. 26 at noon. Aug. 25 - 4-H Rocket Science Workshop, 2:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Room 108, Hastings (register at the Extension Office 948-4862, cost is $15 and covers rocket materials and airplane ride). Rockets will be launched during Dawn Patrol Program at Hastings Air­ port on Aug. 26 at noon. Aug. 26 - Dawn Patrol Program, Hastings Airport, Youth Ac­ tivities 9 a.m. to noon. Aug. 29 - Navy Bean Variety Tour, 5 p.m. (contact Extension Office for details). Jl Sctooltau OltBjIl OltBjIlL iMifrorslmtige" ,-Rely on Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville iklKMHKWn I* IMA M Stan Trumble f pr W or kers Comp InsuranSctaen. /• v yt t i Itt I Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're only silent untilyou need us. begins at 8 p.m. with live music furnished by “The Dealer’s Choice,” a country music band led by Don Mulvaney, president of the sponsoring Vermontville Chamber of Commerce. Saturday’s activities will be the third such annual event staged by the local Chamber. “It’s getting better each year,” said Douglas Durkee, past president ofthe organiza­ tion, whose hardware store is Kiddie Harvest King and Queen contest planned for Nashville Festival A Kiddie King and Queen race will be held again this year in conjunction with the Nashville Harvest Festival, Aug. 24-26. Children ages 4 to 8 are eligible to enter the contest. The winning boy and girl will be decided by penny votes collected in canisters to be placed only at the Country Video store at 205 S. Main Street. According to Cathy Felder, chairperson of the event, canisters bearing the name and photo of the child should be taken to the store no later than Friday, Aug. 17. Parents must register their name and address on a sign-up sheet there. All canisters will be set out at the same time on Saturday, Extension's Homemaker picnic set All Eaton Extension Homemakers are invited to a picnic potluck on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The meal will be held at the Eaton Rapids Senior Citizens Center, 201 1/2 Grand Street. The hall is located south of Eaton Rapids proper on M-50. Turn right on Grand Street just before the Checker Gas Station. AH members are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Beverages will be provided. Community Notices Notice to the Public: A NEW BUSINESS is Coming to Vermontville Anything & Everything SURPLUS MERCHANDISE Items for Sale Include: • Surplus Merchandise • Stock Overruns. • Closeouts • Select Used Merchandise • And Anything Else We Can Find! Examples ofSale Items: • Large Quantity of Ortho and Related Items ... l/i Used School Chairs ... 75{ each • Wonder Gro Lawn Food ... s3.00/bag • 5,000 sq. ft. Ortho Rose Food, 16-lb. bag ... s3.00 — List Was $9.99. Off List • GR/INID OPEMING Saturday, August 18 ...during Vermontville Community Garage Sales DOUG DURKEE, Proprietor 152 South Main — Vermontville one of the sign-up points for those wishing to be listed in Chamber-sponsored ads listing yard sale locations. “We’re learning how to do it,’’laughs Durkee. Organizers hope for a good turnout for Saturday’s events. Durkee noted that as a safety measure, bicycles and skateboards are to be kept out of the dance area on North Main Street during the even­ ing festivities. AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. HOW MUCH LONGER are you willing to wait before you get your high school diploma? Call Maple Valley Adult Educa­ tion 852-9275. Aug. 18, to start the collection of votes. The contest will run Douglas Durkee of Vermontville Hardware posts his for a week. Voting will end at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24. bulletin board with signs promoting Vermontville's Hours at Country Video are 2 third annual village-wide yard sale and street dance to 9 p.m. Monday through set for Saturday. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Announcement of the win­ ners and the coronation will take place at 10 a.m. sharp Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Muzzleloaders’ camp on the old ball diamond southwest of the Main Street stores. All 4 contestants must be present at 9:45 a.m. > <✓* ‘ u McCall, Simplicity, Kwik After the coronation the Sew Patterns -jyg Qff Kiddie King and Queen will ride in the 1990 Harvest Festival parade, which starts at 11 a.m. All of the other contestants will comprise the 218 E. State St., Hastings 1 court, and will accompany the East ofMichigan Ave. I royal couple in the parade. In 1989 there were 13 HOURS: Mon. thru Sat 9-5:30; Frl. ’til 7 children who particiapted in HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION the contest, reports Felder. BABY PRINTS and QUILTS PILLOW TOPS and COORDINATES Ph. 945-9673, cNatuie tyfade VITAMIN SALE Beta Carotene Vitamin B-6 100 mg $439 $379 100 SOFTGELS 100 TABLETS Timed Release Balanced B-50 Vitamin C 500 mg OIA.Q SO TABLETS $199 100 TABLETS . Vit. E 400 I.U. (dl-Alpha) Zinc 30 mg $379 $249 100 SOFTGELS 100 TABLETS Wanted SPOT CASH FOR JUNK CARS. Nashville, (517) 852-2069.__________________ WANTED: 1 to 3 acres of land in the country in Maple Valley area. Would prefer south of Nashville, but would consider other parts. Looking for trees and rolling hills good for build­ ing site. No flat bare fields, land contract, 10% interest, no real­ tors. 852-2116. WANTED ALIVE AND WELL furniture, camping equipment, jewelry, cassette tapes, stereos, leather jackets, tools, C.B.’s, C.D.’s, Nintendo games and systems, etc. Round em up and bring in to Second Hand Comers, 102 W. State St, Hastings, 945-5005. WANTED: Large insect and ice cream buckets for kindergarden. Mrs. Dunham, 726-0369 Selenium SO mcg Potassium Gluconate 550 mg Timed Release Niacin 250 mg 100 TABLETS 100 TABLETS' 80 TABLETS Cod Liver Oil Vitamin E 400 I.U. (Water Solubilized) .100 SOFTGELS Kelp, Lecithin & B-6 100 TABLETS 100 SOFTGELS Oat Bran 850 mg .... 100 TABLETS Oyster Shell Calcium 500 mg w/D Bonus Pack. 00*30 tablets Century-Vtte" Multi Vlt.& Mln. Bonus Pack 100 * 30 TABLETS $449 $269 $299 $299 $599 $479 $469 $639 $639 Nutra-E* Vitamin E Skin Cream .« «4»« .. *5°° Vitamin E Oil Concentrate Nutra A" Facial Skin Cream :oz S525 Sunny Maid Chewable Multi w/lron 100 tablets Chewable C 500 mg 100 tablets $359 $4® 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday cNatulG^Made* the vitamin experts* �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 14, 1990 — Page 8 Local scholarship funds climb to $41,000 Recent cosntributions to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation in­ clude three new listings to the Funder of 1990 classification. Funders are those gifts dur­ ing a year of $100 or more. These newest additions are: friends and family of Donna Todd Gelina; Muri and Mary Hammond; and friends of Greta Firster. All gifts are tax deductible and are added to the base fund which is currently $41,000. Scholarships are awarded from interest only to hard­ working Maple. Valley graduates. Donations have been received from the Bruce Crothers family in memory of Richard Algate; from Pat and Cleo Prescott in memory of Mildred Barney Downes; from Jacqueline Ludlow and the Robert Todd family in memory of Donna Todd Gelina; and from Elmer and Junia Jarvie in memory of Clarence Spidel. Those giving in memory of Greta Firster include: Jim and JoAnn Zemke, the Charles Viele family, Gertrude Mon­ tgomery, Katheryn Augustine, Audrey and Dick Deming, Lois Woodbury, Richard and Ethel Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Raynold Miller, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter and Elmer and Junia Jarvey. Contributions of any amount may be sent to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Box 715, Nashville, MI 49073. Teens collide in Nashville, Monday A head-on collision on Reed Street in front of Carl’s Market in Nashville Monday evening involved two 16-yearold drivers. The accident occurred about 6:45 p.m. in a light rain. According to Nashville Thank You — K & M Meats ...for buying my 4-H Steer at the Eaton County Fair. PATRICK PR1ESMAN II Police Chief Gene Koetje, Amanda May Rugg, 16, of 21816 S. Main St., Vermont­ ville, pulled out of the super market parking lot, using the west driveway. She headed east on Reed Street, and crossed the centerline into the path ofthe westbound auto be­ ing driven by Brian J. Dennis, 16, of9751 Carlisle Highway, Vermontville. Rugg and her passenger, Heather Wright of Charlotte, both sought their own treat- ihhhN* ment for injuries at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Dennis and his passengers, T.J. Loy, 17, and Sean Redman, 17, both of 117 Kellogg St., Nashville, were taken by Nashville Ambulance Service to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where they were treated and released. Sgt. Koetje said both vehicles appear to be totaled. The accident is still under investigation. Engagements J Thank You Bob Mansfield ... of Citizen’s Elevator for buying my 4-H carcass hog. Richie Krebs Long - Seifert Mr. and Mrs. John H. Long of Nashville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Marie, to Nicholas James Seifert, son of Harold Seifert of DeWitt. Karen is a graduate of Maple Valley Schools and Michigan State University. She is currently teaching at Maple Valley Schools. Nick is a graduate of DeWitt Schools and attending Michigan State University, where he is majoring in criminal justice. He is alsq a member of the Army National Guard. An October 20, 1990 wed­ ding is planned. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Bernard “Ben” Ommen wishes to express sincere appreciation to all who sent cards, flowers, food, and memorial contributions in memory of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Our special thanks to the Rev. Paul Mergener and the Rev. Sally Nolen for their visits and prayers, and to the L.C.A. ofthe First Congregational Church of Vermontville for the luncheon served after the funeral. Also, many thanks to Dr. Balger, and the Eaton County Home Health Care nurses and aides for their attentive services. Your kindness will always be remembered. Bessie and Norman LaCross & Family Baurene and Tyrus Stine & Family Bernard “Bud” and Audrey Ommen & Family Ann and James Samann & Family Helen Corbin, special friend FORD LAWN & GARDEN Get that Lawn & Garden tractor you’ve always wanted now, and pay no interest for one full year. Other low A.P.R.’s avail­ able for longer terms. Hurry! This offer ends November 30, 1990. Available exclusively through Ford Credit for qualified buyers. 27 Vrari in the Fann Equipment Biumcis Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville 517-852-1910 CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Dr. De Goa and Dr. Hildebrandt for the good care while I was in hospi­ tal. Thanks to my relatives and friends who visited, sent cards, flowers and food. I would espe­ cially like to thank my daughters for being there and taking care of me when I got home. Also Rev. Sally Nolon for being there for me. LaVance Aldrich. For Sale Automotive 1982 CADILLAC SEDAN DeVille - extra nice, 1979 Tornado Diesel. Make an offer (517) 726-1133 before 8am or after 6pm. ESCORT 1988, 4 door, air, $4200. CaU anytime 852-1847. ( Sports Athletic posses now on sole The Maple Valley Athletic Department has adult and stu­ dent Lion athletic passes for fall sports on sale at the high school office. The cost for both student and adult passes is $16 which allows admission to all fall sports home games. New students enrolling in Maple Valley High School, may still participate in the fall sport season which started August 13. If you are in­ terested in participating in a fall sport, contact the Maple Valley High School office for further information. Maple Valley golf team photo session set for Aug. 16 Maple Valley’s golf team picture night is set for Thurs­ day, Aug. 16. The varsity and J.V. teams are scheduled to be first at 6:30. The team will start practice Monday, Aug. 20 at 8:30, playing 18 holes. Participants must have a physical card turned into the office before practice with the team. For additional informa­ tion call Coach Booher 726-1066. Maple Valley Jr-Sr. High School to open Aug. 28 Class schedules and lockers will be issued to Maple Valley students according to the following schedule: Grades 9-12, Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.; grades 7-8, Thursday, Aug. 23 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The first day for regularly scheduled classes is Tuesday, Aug. 28. Students’ who need to register at Maple Valley for the 1990-91 school year may do so anytime between the hours of 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. in the high school office. Students not living with parents must show proof of guardianship or emancipation. Vermontville News Jill Shance will teach children from 6 to 12 years of age to tie-dye their own Tshirts, Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Children are asked to bring a pail along with their T-shirts to the museum in Vermontville. There will be a meeting of the Friends of the Opera House, Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Vermontville Village Office. Saturday, Aug. 18 is the Vermontville Community Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vermontville’s Street Dance will be held Sat., Aug. 18 from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. On August 23, at 7 p.m. the Vermontville Historical Society will have a potluck in the park. Bring a dish to pass and your own service. — NOTICE — The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held July 26, 1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, bet­ ween the hours of 8:00 d.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ; ; * ■ M Richard R. Cobb, owner • & l&p# Mich. uc. #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 M*l |HH K �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, August 14, 1990_Page 9 Surprise 'Shivaree' welcomes former Nashville couple VX/'aics* that an old-fashi_o Jned W belling that Nashville folks heard about 10 p.m. last week Monday? Not really - the cou­ ple was not newly wed - but the celebration had all the clamor of the real thing, resulting in phone calls to the local police by neighbors who had no idea what was happening. Targets of the suprise were Cathy and Rickie Vessecchia who recently returned from Columbia, South Carolina, where he had been stationed at Ft. Jackson for basic and ad­ vanced training with the U. S. Army. The Monday night festivities were arranged by a group of friends from Nashville Baptist Church where Cathy is chaplain and counselor in the ladies’ ministry. The fun involved having Rickie wheel his wife down Main Street in a gaily decorated wheelbarrow. A “welcome home” party followed at the Baptist Church. PV2 Vessecchia was the honor graduate in his class of Light Wheel Mechanics on August 1. During his tenure at Ft. Jackson he won a multitude ofhonors in various categories. What made his ac­ complishments especially noteworthy is that Rickie is a good 15 years older than the average recruit there “Here’s a man, 34 years old, going into basic training, then advanced training,” observed his wife. “It’s the toughest thing he’s ever done.” Cathy took a leave of absence from her duties at the c—hurch aI nd atr -v Penn■ock — - R_ ick.’” Hospital where she serves as chaplain, to be with her hus­ band in South Carolina during his last three months of training. Vessecchia enlisted in the U. S. Army in January, reported to Ft. Jackson on February 2, completed his basic training on April 27, and was graduated from AIT, an accelerated advanced training program, on August 1. The couple returned home shortly thereafter. Vessecchia’s awards at Ft. Jackson were numerous. He was named class leader for his exceptional leadership ability and dedication to duty; 187th Ordnance Battalion Soldier of the Week for outstanding diligence and pride in perfor­ mance and knowledge of du­ ty; and Colonel’s Orderly for his military knowledge, bear­ ing and desire to be a winner. He also was cited for outstan­ ding performances at three military funeral details in which he served. In addition, Vessecchia, who enjoyed running before entering the military, won an award in May for out­ distancing the Commanding General in a 5-kilometer race. But more important to the Vessecchias than his awards, said Cathy, is the opportunity they had to meet so many wonderful people and to do some missionary work during their stay in-Columbia. “So many young soldiers, men and women, were far away from home for the first time,” commented Mrs. Vesscchia, “and they needed an ‘Aunt Cathy and Uncle She She notes notes that that they they are are about the age ofthe parents of some of the recruits. In addition to making new friends at Ft. Jackson, the couple became involved in a Gospel Church at Columbia gg that has a congregation comprised primarily of blacks. Cathy became an assistant to tthe 34-year-old black military chaplain who pastored the c church. . Her husband im­ plemented and operated a sound system for the choir. “They had fabulous music but no public address system,” explained Cathy. One day after church she and Rickie spotted sound equip­ ment stored in a room there, and saw that it was identical to the system used at Nashville Baptist. The Vessecchias offered to put the equipment into use under Rick’s guidance, and now the church has a fullyoperating sound system. The Vessecchias’ associa­ tion with the Gospel Church proved to be “a fabulous way to learn about another culture,” commented Cathy. They made many wonderfill black friends. “The Lord used us in a positive way,” she added, not only at church but in their military associations. “I can’t say enough about what the military did for us,” commented Cathy. It was an experience that broadened horizons for her, since she had never been away from home for such an extended period of time. Meeting so many different people from so many walks of life proved Rickie Vessecchia, US Army PV2, prepares to wheel his wife, Cathy, down Nashville's Main Street during a Monday night "shivaree" arranged by friends at Nashville Baptist Church. The surprise event was followed by a welcome home party for the popular couple. somewhat of a “cultural shock” for her but she benefitted from it. While Rick’s military awards were “the icing on the cake," said Cathy, the total South Carolina experience was what really counts. “We know God had his hand in everything that happened this summer,” she added. “We hope people saw Jesus in us.” Cathy has returned to her duties at Nashville Baptist Church. Her husband is assigned to the Army National Guard, based at Grand Ledge. And both are pleased to be back home. “You can’t beat a small town,” concluded Cathy. “Nashville is great.” Barry-Eaton District Health Dept. • NOTICE • TO THE PEOPLE OF MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP The Township of Maple Grove has hired Daniel R. Scheuerman to reappraise the real property located in the Township. The residen­ tial and commercial classes will be appraised in 1990, and the agricultural and developmental classes will be appraised in 1991. The field work will be started on August 20, 1990. Interior inspections of each property are requested to insure the accuracy of the appraisal report. There will be an informational meeting at 7 p.m. on August 15, 1990 at the Mapel Grove Community Building to discuss the project. Rodney Crothers Supervisor Bow Hunters! 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813 Phone: (517) 543-2430 or (517) 485-7110 FREE! 110 W. Center Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 945-9516 Bow Tune-Up what is wic? 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Main Street Nashville, Ml Ph. 852-0713 VISA �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 14, 1990 — Page 10 Nashville Boy Scout Troop 176 cleans the Thornapple River Participating in the river clean-up with Nashville Scout Troop 176 were (front, from left) Scott Rooks, Sam Javer, Willy Rooks, Ben Kuempel; (back) Matt Mace, Ross Cerny, Mike Kuempel, Ben Mudry, Josh Cerny and Paul Mudry. — NOTICE — Nashville Residents There will be a Public Hearing August 16, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Purpose: The Nashville Chamber of Commerce has requested a special use permit for the Harvest Festival to be held August 24, 25 and 26. Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Nashville Boy Scout Troop 176 spent 10 hours Thursday, Aug. 2, cleaning up the Thor­ napple River from Charlton Park Road to Airport Road. Originally the troop was to participate in the West Michigan Shores Council clean up on the Pere Mar­ quette River. Because too many troops signed up for the event, Troop 176 decided to clean the Thomapple River to provide service locally. The Scouts, in canoes, col­ lected a wide variety of items including a steam iron, box springs, nine car and truck tires, a child’s swimming pool, several pieces of wire fencing, metal pipes, a metal sign, a washing machine lid, a large variety of pop and beer cans, plastic pails, a 55 gallon drum filled with wooden blocks, hub caps, boxes of books and papers. These items were collected in addition to 10 large trash bags filled with paper, styrofoam, cups, plates, fishing line and lures. The Scouts were fortunate to see a variety ofwildlife too. They saw blue heron, water snakes, muskrats, ducks, clams, crayfish, squirrels, many kinds of fish and birds. They enjoyed the scenery and canoeing even though the work was hard. Those participating in the clean up were Sam Javor, Scott Rooks, Willy Rooks, Matt Mace, Ben Kuempel, Mike Kuempel, Ben Mudry, and Josh Cerny. Adult leaders were Russ Cerny and Paul Mudry. SQUARE BALES OR ROUND YOU’RE IN THE BEST SHAPfe WITH JOHN DEERE In stock ■ Ix>ok over *5’ Series Round Balers and ‘8’ Series Square Balers—the complete and completely advanced baler line ■ See the 435 and 535 Round Balers that can both surface wrap and twine tie ■ See square balers with the hay control to produce bales that stack like bricks ■ Four round baler models, 750to 2000-pound bales. Three 14xl8-inch square balers, one 16xl8-inch square baler Obituaries Greta A. Firster VERMONTVILLE - Greta A. Firster, 84 of 138 West First Street, Vermontville passed away Monday, August 6,1990 at Springbrook Manor, Grand Mrs. Firster is survived by Vermontville Congregational her sister-in-law, Maxine Church with Reverend Sally Linsea of Grand Rapids; Nolen officiating. Burial was nephews, Michael Linsea of at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Delton and David Linsea of Vermontville. Rapids. Middleville; niece, Suzanne Memorial contributions Mrs. Firster was bom on Smith of Grand Rapids; also may be made to the Maple February 10,1906 in Castleton several cousins. Valley Scholarship Fund or Township, the daughter of She was also preceded in Vermontville Library. Gillman and Anna (Harvey) death by a brother, Vincent Arrangements were made Linsea. She was a lifelong resi­ Linsea, 1965. by the Maple Valley Chapeldent of the Vermontville area Funeral services were held Genther Funeral Home, and attended local country Thursday, August 9 at the Nashville. schools, receiving her teaching degree from Western Michi­ gan University, Kalamazoo. Catherine E. Voyles She was married to George Firster. He preceded her in death in 1983. She taught school for 48 years, retiring HASTINGS - Catherine E. grandchildren; one great from Maple Valley High Voyles, 84 of 604 East Thom grandchild; one brother, where she taught World Street, Hastings passed away Raymond Fight ofTaylorville, History and Government. Wednesday, August 8,1990 at Illinois; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death After retiring she sponsored Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Voyles, was bom on by her husband, William in and organized Firster Tours for November 5, 1905 in Wils1957 and one brother, Thomas Senior Citizens who travelled all over North America. She man, Illinois, the daughter of Fight in 1983. also was a nurse at Pennock Charles and Mary (Hopkins) Funeral services were held Hospital and the Bliss Fight. She was raised in Friday, August 10 at the Leonore, Illinois and attended Company years ago. She Church of the Nazarene in there. received many education schools She was married to William Bradley,, Illinois with awards and hosted many fore­ Reverend Glenn Evans, ign exchange students in her H. Voyles in May, 1925. She Reverend Mike Huffmaster came to Hastings in 1989 from home. She was always helping and Reverend Thomas L. people. She was a member of Nashville where she had Voyles officating. Burial was moved from Illinois in 1987. the Vermontville Congrega­ at the Mound Grove Cemetery tional Church and the National Her employment included in Kankakee, Illinois. O.A. Smith Corporation and Education Association. Memorial contributions the YMCA in Kankakee, Illinois. She was a member ofthe may be made to the Missionary Fund Church of the Patrick J. Scanlon Bradley, Illinois Church ofthe Memorial Nazarene. Nazarene. Mrs. Voyles is survived by a Arrangements were made HASTINGS Patrick J. son, Reverend Thomas L. by the Wren Funeral Home, Scanlon, 43 of 614 South Boyles of Hastings; three Hastings. Hanover, Hastings passed away Sunday, August 5, 1990 at Borgess Medical Center, Randy Ray G Kalamazoo. Mr. Scanlon was bom March 7, 1947 in Galway, CHARLOITe - Randy Ray (Nelson) Appelman of Ireland, the son ofThomas and Bridget (Nolan) Scanlon. He Grant, 35 of 5089 West Nashville. He was preceded in death by was raised in Galway and Vermontville Highway, Char­ attended schools there. He lotte passed away Tuesday, a sister, Sandy Grant in 1953 at came to the United States and August 7,1990 as the result of the age of 20 months. Rosemont, Pennsylvania in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held Mr. Grant was bom in Char­ Friday, August 10 at the Ches­ 1965. He was a United States lotte, the son of Raymond and Army Veteran of the Vietnam ter Gospel Church with War. He came to Hastings in Esther (Wright) Grant. He was Reverend Barry Smith officiatemployee of of HooverHoover- ing. Burial was at the Gresham 1970 from Nashville where he a former employee AE and was currently employ- Cemetery. had moved in 1969 from ed at the Nippon Denzo Manu­ Missouri. Arrangements were made He was employed by Davis facturing in Battle Creek for by the Pray Funeral Home. two years. Roofing Company in Hastings. He was a member of the He was previously employed TOOLS at Bradford White Corpora­ Chester Gospel Church and a Air Compressors, Air Tools, board member and past supertion, Middleville and Hastings Air Accessories, Socket Aluminum Products. He was a indendent of the Sunday Sets, Power Tools, Auto School. Equipment, Body Tools, member ofthe Hastings Moose Mr. Grant is survived by his Wood Working Equipment, and Eagles Lodges. Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Mr. Scanlon is survived by wife, Cynthia (Sam), three Press and Accessories, two daughters, Mary Teresa daughters, Joheather Marie, Vises, Fans. Leslie, and Jessie, all at home; Scanlon and Patty Joann Bunton; one grandson; five parents, Raymond and Esther Grant of Charlotte; three step children, all ofNewburg, Missouri; his mother, Bridget brothers, Paul and Rob Grant GtWLRflt M(BCH»DI$( Scanlon; eight sisters, Mary of Charlotte and Don Grant of 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Sherdian, Elsie Scanlon, Vermontville; a sister, Pam Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Gorretti Scanlon, Peggy Gallaher, Tresa Finn, all of Galway, Ireland, Christine Farrelly, Martha Farrelly, of Rosemont, Pennsylvania and Pauline Rochford of Dublin, — HOURS — Ireland; two brothers, Jerry — PHONE — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scanlon and Martin Scanlon, 517/726-0319 Monday thru both of Galway, Ireland. Friday Mass ofChristian burial was held Thursday, August 9 at St. Rose of Lima Church with COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK Reverend Leon H. Pohl offi­ ciating. Burial was at and RUST REPAIR Jefferson-Barracks National Frame Straightening Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Hastings. fOOLSALEs Fassett Body Shop •Finance waiver April 1, 1991 or Low Rate Financing 0% for 12 Months THORNAPJPLE VALLEY Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 14, 1990 — Page 11 Former Vermontville resident is author of children’s books ■Sitel.1'•"pm ®fSs ®tf te "l l®t*wS lit . ^Jv^bui iili. xbti ug’tatBn ^ttlusfe 5®t ■I1 taXEiita ■^ithtata,- »lij (Nilin) Jffitoi i’ I Is Wit f.Cz- M isiWfaffli tsiil fegtrfM 1 fSl'.WXtsroK :&• ltd u ftsptl M in jtsaiM^11®* A- j^tuni! ® ® ifr iTtefcyfi«n,B®t Organs to observe belated anniversary Harold and Emmabelle Organ of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 19 at the Hastings Moose Hall in Hastings, from 1 to 4 p.m. The open house will be hosted by their daughters, Georgia Organ and Lillian Knickerbocker of Hastings. The former Emmabelle Swan of Nashville and Harold Organ were united in marriage March 25, 1940, at Woodland. Friends and relatives are cordially invited. Open house planned for Opera House in November The restoration of the Ver­ montville Opera House is pro­ gressing according to schedule and an open house is scheduled for Nov. 11. “There were many expen­ ditures that weren’t covered by grant monies but organiza­ tions and individuals have been extremely generous and have donated varying sums of money for the project,” said Mildred Peabody. “This financial boost has helped us do a number of things not covered by the grant but necessary for the welfare of the building. We still have a need for your financial support, if at all possible,” she said. The following organiza- EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. 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Latest contributions set for Putnam Public Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory ofGordon Weaks by Elizabeth Wilcox. Others are in memory of Clif­ ton Mason by Leo and Grace Marisch; Bertha Marshall by Merle, Fred and Altie Swift; Carson Ames by Helen Huwe, Mrs. Elwood Halsey, and Calvin Morgenthaler; Dorothy Harvey Fisher by Grace Moore; and Mildred Downes by Larry and Vanessa Carpenter and family. Donations have been received in recognition of Warren Travoli, and Nelson and Geneva Brumm for the hours of labor they con­ tributed to the Nashville Maple Syrup Association. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 290, Nashville, 49073. Names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll in the new addition. Donor’s names will be listed in the Memorial Book. by Susan Hinckley Former Vermontville resi­ dent Belva Green, now of Florida, is the author of a new children’s book, “How The Robin Got Its Red Breast.” A copy ofthe book recently was donated by Green to Ver­ montville Township Library in memory ofher parents, the late Capt. Phillip C. and Gladys Green of Vermontville. Belva graduated from Ver­ montville High School in 1944 and still holds membership in the Eastern Star Chapter at Kalamo. She retired early as ex­ ecutive director of the Allen County, Indiana Cancer Society because of an injury, and now makes her home at Holiday, Florida. Published in June by In­ dependence Publishers, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., Green’s book is written for children ages 3 to 8. It tells the story of how Robin Redbreast performs an act of mercy and discovers that concern and loving kind­ ness has its reward. It is a story of suspense and simple moral that children will enjoy. The hard-cover book contains 14 full-color il­ lustrations by Georgia artist, Monica White. Green has been a freelance writer for ten years, and also edits regular newsletters: one for the Cancer Society on cop­ ing with loss and grief, and another for the national Anti­ que Comb Collectors Club. She recently returned from a trip to France to research a reference book on antique and ancient combs and hair ornaments. Green has been published in Antique Week, Hobbies Magazine, Muzzleblasts Magazine, Purpose, Listen, Ohio Antique Review, Collec­ tors News, and a variety of other publications. She was a regular contributor of features for the Fort Wayne News­ Sentinel. She continues to volunteer for a number of civic and cultural causes, is listed in Who's Who of American Women and has received several community awards. In a letter to Jo Ann Zemke, co-librarian ofVermontville’s library, Green said that she was last in the village in 1987, at which time she donated some of her late father’s books to the local library. About her new book she ad­ ded: “I hope area residents (besides my friends and relatives there) will be in­ terested in what a hometown person has written.” Belva Green, formerly of Vermontville, has written a book for young children based on a Mediterranean fable that explains how the robin got its red breast. Green is a freelance writer now living in Florida. The fable, “How The Robin Got Its Red Breast," is Mediterranean in origin, but Green first heard it while in Yucatan making a collection of myths of the ancient Maya Indians. Independence Publishers have stated their intention to come out with the balance of the 12 myths in a series of books for young people. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 4 — Tuesday, August 21, 1990 Maple Valley School Board wrestles with labor dispute by Susan Hinckley The Maple Valley Board of Education handled a full agen­ da in a four-hour meeting last Monday, but two controver­ sial issues that had been tabled at their July meeting remained unresolved after last week's session. The first issue involves Melanie Winegar’s grievance that she had been passed over for substitute bus driving assignments, which are to be made on a rotating basis among the school’s eight substitute drivers. Winegar said Monday that the board also did not offer her a full-time bus driving position that became available in May. Carolyn Trumble, a 5-year substitute driver who was hired to fill that vacancy, also was present at Monday’s meeting. Winegar is employed as an aide at Fuller Elementary School in Nashville, where her daily duties end at 2:30 p.m. At July’s meeting Transpor­ tation Director Gerald Aldrich said Winegar was not calledfor some afternoon runs because he felt there was not Maple Valley Schools announces increase with new lunch prices The cost of reduced-price StaffWriter meals funded by the state for Lunches at Maple Valley children from families schools will cost a dime more meeting certain income this school year. The board of criteria, will remain at 40 education last week approved cents. Federal guidelines the price hike. establish eligibilty for the Supt. Carroll Wolff recom-program. The price of milk will re­ mended the across-the-board increase because of rising main the same as last year for costs of food and general students, at 20 cents, and for operational expenses, plus a adults, 25 cents. Wolff reported that Maple decline in surplus com- modities from the federal Valley’s lunch program lost government. $8,000 last year, even though The price of elementary stu-meal prices were raised a dent lunches will be $1, up nickle for 1989-90. There is from 90 cents last year. Junior still approximately $20,000 in and senior high students will the hoc lunch fund but Wolff pay $1.10, and adults will pay predicted the school could $1.60. lose $10,000 of that this year by Susan Hinckley without the ten-cent increase. He advised the board to con­ tinue to keep a “workable balance’’ in the hot lunch pro­ gram fund in the future. Board member Ronald Tobias questioned why only those using the lunch program must pay for it. He noted that the district does not charge children a fee to ride the school buses. Wolff said that some school districts charge many more expenses to their hot lunch fond than does Maple Valley. He cited the cost of related utilities and secretarial help as some of the expenses other See Lunches, page 2 adequate time for her to pick up her bus at the Reed Street garage, conduct the staterequired pre-run check of the vehicle, and make it to Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville by the 2:40 p.m. deadline. Winegar said she had never been late. The driving time, however, was questioned by board members Ronald Tobias and Irma Jean Baker. “There’s no way you can leave (Fuller) school and be there (at Maplewood) when you’re supposed to be,’’ said Tobias. Baker concurred, noting that she had made a test run between the two schools that evening when traffic was light, driving at top legal speed, and it had taken her nine minutes just in road time, not counting getting into her car, etc. Because of her dual role as a school aide, Winegar is the only local substitute driver who is a member of the Michigan Education Support Personnel Association. She was represented at the July See Harvest, page 2 Nashville Main Street improvement project to get underway soon by Susan Hinckley A $131,000 project to resurface Nashville’s Main Street (M-66) from Church Street to Brumm Road is ex­ pected to get under way soon. The state will bear the cost ofthe project, except for some sidewalk improvements in the downtown business district that are to be made at the same time, said Leon Frith, head of the Village Department of Public Works. The six-tenths of a mile stretch of cold mill­ ing bituminous road surface also will include concrete curb and gutter. Start of work is imminent, but at the timq ofthis report, it had not been precisely pinned down. Rieth-Riley Construction Company is the prime con­ tractor, but there are several sub-contractors who will be responsible for certain preparation and finish work. “It could be any day,” said Frith. The first work will in­ volve excavation of a length ofasphalt sidewalk on the east side of Main Street between Washington Street and Cen­ tral Park. The C. & D. Hughes Company will handle this removal. Concrete walks will be laid as replacement. Other contractors who will work on the street project are L. &. L., which will do the milling; Eagle Concrete of Sturgis, concrete; the Ottawa Co. for the striping after the roadway is down; and Worksafe Supply to handle the signing. A progress schedule was approved at a pre-construction meeting in Kalamazoo July 27, and attended by Frith. Work is to begin within 10 days of award of the contract and is to be completed in 30 working days, according to a copy of the minutes of that meeting furnished to the Nashville DPW head. This means that work likely will begin this week, he said. Parking will be banned on both sides of Main Street from Brumm Road to Church Street once construction gets under See Main Street, on page 8 Nashville to celebrate heritage with Harvest Festival by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nashville will celebrate its 1990 Harvest Festival August 24-26, adding still another chapter in the history of the annual event that originated in the village in 1906. Again this year the festival will be held in conjunction with the 6th annual Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous and Shoot, an encampment where participants and spectaors can experience life as it was in the 1880s. Muzzleloaders from around the state are expected to start setting up camp Friday on the old Riverside athletic field, southwest ofNashville’s Main Street business district. There will be signs directing the way to the camp, or one can just follow the smoke that will be billowing from a large camp- fire to be kept burning there throughout the weekend. Rendezvous organizer Hank Felder Jr., says he ex­ pects more than the 33 campers registered at last year’s event. They will participate in shooting competitions that in­ clude line matches, canoe shoots and a woods walk. At the campsite one can sample authentic buffalo burgers and A interesting camp will spring up this weekend in Nashville during the Muzzleloaders Rendezvous and Harvest Festival. This is a scene from last year's event. other tasty foods, watch craft­ smen pursuing trades of an earlier era, purchase han­ diwork of exhibitors, and see the garb of early woodsmen and pioneer women. There will be both primitive and modem camping. Many Indian teepees and other sim­ ple shelters will be erected, and several Indians from various tribes are to be involv­ ed in activities at the camp­ site. Muzzleloader activities will continue through Sunday. The Harvest Festival, spon­ sored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, begins on Saturday. Local firemen and their wives will serve a fund-raising pancake breakfast at the fire station from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pro­ ceeds are earmarked for the department’s equipment fond. From 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. arts, crafts and other goods will be sold by vendors set up on the new ball field, west of Main Street. This sale proved to be a big attraction last year at the 1989 festival. At 10 a.m. Saturday, cor­ onation of the Kiddie King and Queen will take place at the Muzzleloaders’ camp. Penny votes for the 4 to 8 year old contestants can be made in individual canisters now on display at Country Video at 205 S. Main Street. Voting ends at 9 p.m. Friday, August 24. After the coronation the King and Queen and all of the other contestants will fide in the Harvest Parade, which is to step off at 11 a.m. from Putnam Park. Theme of the 1990 Harvest Parade is “Celebrate Our Heritage.” Chairman Dave Liebhauser says units should start lining up on Philadelphia Street at 10 a.m. There is a possibility that Main Street will be partially tom up by festival weekend as part of a state project to repave this section of M-66, but at present Liebhauser feels that parade organizers can work around this problem. In addition to the VFW col­ or guard, the fire depart­ ments, scouts, clowns and a band, the parade will feature a contingent of the muzzleloaders, square dancers, the Vermontville Syrup Queen, miniature horses from Assyria, the Harvest Kiddie King and Queen and court, and a display of old farm machinery. Other units are expected but had not confirm­ ed at press time. Another colorfol Harvest Festival event will be a hot air balloon launch set for 6 p.m. Saturday on the new ball field west of Main Street. The lift­ off is contingent on favorable weather, and will be con­ ducted by Terry Elliott of Eagles Soar Hot Air Balloon company of Battle Creek. Accompanying Elliott on the journey will be two passengers determined by a Chamber of Commerce draw­ ing last week. Between 7 and 9 p.m. a See School, page 2 In This Issue... • Good weather helps Vermontville sales • Sunday afternoon crash injures two • Vermontville Flower Show sweet success • The lucky winners to be drawn Aug. 25 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 2 School board wrestles with labor dispute, and August board meetings by Karen Sherwood, Univerv director of the Michigan Education Association. Trumble also has been a member of that union since becoming a full-time driver, but Sherwood pointed out Monday that Winegar had been a member ofthe bargain­ ing unit longer than Trumble because of the criterion of 90 calendar days of service. Sherwood said that Trumble now has the required 90 days service but “when the job (for full-time driver) was posted, she did not.” Whether or not the 90 days must be consecutive was debated. Larry Lenz, Jr.-Sr. high school principal asked, “How can a substitute get 90 consecutive days?” Winegar’s service as an aide counted in her case. Superintendent Carroll Wolff said the issue involved three separate grievances by Winegar: not being called for substitute bus driving assignments, not being of­ fered the full-time opening, and not being notified of a bus drivers’ training rodeo in June at Charlotte. ' He said that following negotiations conducted after last month’s board meeting, Harlow Clagett of the Michigan Association of School Boards, who represented the local board, had recommended that Winegar be paid $792 in set­ tlement of the claims. The MV board, however, did not concur with that opinion Mon­ day and instead ordered the matter back to the Labor Negotiation Team for further review. The second thorny issue to resurface at Monday’s meeting had to do with a Fuller-Kellogg Discipline Handbook recently compiled by a team of teachers and aides from those two Nashville elementary schools. When the plan was first presented to the board last month, some of the panel questioned why the proposed guide for handling various situations concerning discipline did not also include Maplewood elementary school in Vermontville. But that seemed a secondary con­ cern Monday. While several school board members expressed the opi­ nion that they would like to Lunch price hike announced , districts chalk up to their lunch program. Compared to other schools the lunch prices charged by Maple Valley are “among the lowest in the area,” said Wolff. He added that the cost ; : •! ofa hot lunch at Maple Valley is a bargain when you con­ sider that at McDonald’s or Burger King a hamburger alone is 75 or 80 cents. The hot lunch fund must finance the meals for those BACK TO SCHOOL • •: Tired of taming her wild hair? Have your-child's hair permed for school and you'll both love the results! Our gentle perming methods are specially formulated for children's hair. Diana’s Place • Owner — 852*9481 see all of Maple Valley’s elementary schools included in the project, they were will­ ing to implement die plan as a pilot project at Kellogg and Fuller schools for the first semester of this school year. That plan was stalled, however, when the question arose of potential union reac­ tion to some provisions of the guide. The discipline plan calls for a student detention system that requires supervi­ sion by a teacher. Whether the staff member then would require extra pay for detention duty became a question for the board to con­ sider. Laurie Kipp, a teacher at Kellogg school, said she would be willing to volunteer time for this duty on a rotating basis and added that she beleived most other staff members felt the same way. “We can try it out and see if it works,” suggested Kipp. “I don’t believe the union would buy into it,” said Board President William Flower. He expressed con­ cern that the school board might later be faced with labor grievances connected with the plan. “An agreement with the continued from front •Hair Care • Made Easy! • • • • • • • continued from frontpage _ PnEr.N, _Tuesd,ay thru c Sat.urd,ay • Corner of M-66 and • Thornapple Lake Rd. • students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals until the school receives reimburse­ ment from the state. “We never know how soon we’ll get any money back when we file our quarterly reports,” explained Wolff. In related business, the board accepted a bid from Lansing Dairy to supply the milk for the 1990-91 hot lunch program. The school will pay 15V4 cents for an 8-ounce car­ ton of white milk; 14‘A cents for 2-percent low-fat white milk, and 15 and two-tenths cents for 2-percent low-fat chocolate milk. The price is subject to fluc­ tuation based on supply from milk producers. Wolff reported that these figures are very close to last year’s costs, when milk fluctuated between 14 and 16 cents per carton. Lansing Dairy’s bid was the only one received on the milk contract. No response had yet been received on a bread con­ tract invitation to bid issued the same day. — NOTICE — Maple Valley Schools will Open Tuesday, August 28 The 1990-91 school year for all students enrolled in grades K-12 in the Maple Valley Schools is scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 28. School will be in session a full day on August 28. 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. 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 begin on Tuesday, August 28, in all buildings. The price of lunches this year will be $1.00 for elementary students and $1.10 for Jr.-Sr. High School students. Milk alone for students will cost 20*. Application forms for free and reduced priced lunches or milk are available in the office at all school buildings. The cost of reduced priced lunches is 40‘ this school year. The bus routes will basically 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 28. Registration hours are 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily. teachers’ union should be first, not last,” added Trustee Charles Viele Sr. The matter then was refer­ red back to the Discipline Ac­ tion Team which drew up the plan, with the suggestion that they seek union review and approval before the board will reconsider adopting the Discipline Handbook as a pilot project. Regarding another matter, Aug. 13, the board hired two elementary special education teachers. Nancy Default, a graduate of Northern Michigan University who ma­ jored in mental retardation, will be paid an annual wage of $18,521 to take charge of Maplewood’s resource room for emotionally mentally im­ paired students. Judith Gray will receive $25,781 per year for handling the room at Fuller Elementary for EMI and trainable mental­ ly impaired youngsters. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a major in Special Education, and holds a master’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University. In other business, the board: — Accepted the resignation of Merry Lee Ossenheimer as teacher of the Developmental (Young Fives) Kindergarten. — Decided to send a “thank you” to Andrus Chevrolet off Hastings for the loan of five cars for the driver education training program. The cars have been returned because program is completed. — Agreed to increase the gate fee for admission to Junior Varsity football games from $1 to $2 to help offset the cost of the program. — Discussed the search for a new superintendent to replace Carroll Wolff, who will be retiring in December. A delegation of board members were to meet in Lan­ sing Monday, Aug. 20, with administrative placement per­ sonnel from various univer­ sities who will help the local delegation screen some 30 ap­ plications already received. — Heard a report on a re­ cent School Improvement meeting in Grand Rapids at­ tended by Wolff and prin­ cipals Larry Lenz and David Doozan. A core curriculum must be established by each school in Michigan in two to three years to comply with new regulations which will establish state accreditation even for elementary levels. Loss of some state aid money will be the penalty for failure to comply and the local district could lose some $150,000 annually, warned Wolff. He added that the paperwork will be extremely time-consuming for school staff, administrators and the school board. — Adopted a change in training rules for the Athletic Code of Conduct which would allow first-time offenders with drug, alcohol, tobacco, theft or vandalism infractions to continue to practice with the team under certain conditions, even though suspended from play. Second-time offenders will be dealt with much more harshly. ’Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! I BINGO : ’THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.a J । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ! ( Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 Boldreys observe 50th Aug. 26 Leslie and Eleanor Boldrey of 720 Durkee St., Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary on Aug. 26, at the Maple Grove Community Building with an open house and buffet from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration will be hosted by their children, Marvin and Pauline Pardee of Concord, and Ed and Linda Boldrey of Nashville. Leslie Boldrey and Eleanor Cobb were married Aug. 24, 1940, at her parents' home in Jackson County. Leslie retired in 1971, from the Maple Valley Schools, after 40 years in the teaching profession. Eleanor retired in 1976, from the Lake County School District in Florida. She was employed as a school teacher for 21 years. Former students, friends and relatives are welcome to attend. No gifts, please. Harvest Festival this weekend Continued from front page square dance will be held on the parking lot adjacent to Mace Pharmacy. Organizers emphasize that this will be a Western style dance, not oldfashioned square dancing. Anyone who belongs to a square dance club is welcome to participate. Caller will be Stan Macy of Lacey. Fireworks set for dusk on Saturday will cap the celebra­ tion downtown. The show will be staged behind the Main Street stores, on the far edge of the new ball field. Spec­ tators may sit in their autos in the municipal parking lot or on the banks near the field area. W. D. Fireworks, a local manufacturer ofpyrotechnics, has charge of the display, and it is hoped that donations in canisters around town will continue to come in to cover costs of the $2,200 exhibit. Last year the fireworks show by W.D. was the highlight of the Harvest celebration and drew rave reviews. Festival co-chairman Mike Thome said last week he had received checks from the local VFW post to help pay for the 1990 display. It is hoped that other organizations and in­ dividuals also will want to contribute to the staging of this spectacular feature of the festival. Proceeds ofa Harvest dance Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 1. am., at the VFW hall, also will help defray costs of the fireworks show. Music will be furnished by Kyle Christopher. Admission is $3 for singles, $5 for a couple. End of Summer RUMMAGE SALE Nashville United Methodist Anex Friday & Saturday, August 24 & 25 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Bargains and clothes for all plus much more! Start the School Year Out Right... With a New Look "The Mirrors image" /zipe wii.i.oi.2 iujaaeu Hair stylist for Men, women * Children 111 N. Mein, Nashville 852-9192 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 3 Local chairmen join Cystic Fibrosis campaign for Barry County The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has announced the chairmen of the Breath of Life Campaign in Michigan, including seven Barry County Communities. They are: Hastings - Kathy Meyers Delton - Sherry Stedge Freeport Madeline Buehler Hickory Corners Betty Barnum Middleville Kevin McGee Nashville - Marilyn Chaffee Woodland Dawn Cousins September has been desig­ nated by the National Health Council as the month for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to promote their major educa­ tion and fund raising cam­ paign. The U.S. Congress has also formally declared September as Cystic Fibrosis month nationwide. The chairmen will organize campaigns to raise money for research, education, diagnosis and treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. Although Cystic Fibrosis is still the leading genetic cause of death among chil­ dren, the average life ex­ pectancy is now the early twenties. The greatest health problems from Cystic Fibrosis are caused by in­ creased lung damage from re­ peated infections and by mal­ nutrition from inadequate di­ gestion of food. With early diagnosis, daily therapy and medication, the quality of and length of a child's life is im­ proved. Gene Riley, state cam­ paign chairman, reports how­ ever that "Though great strides have been made in treating Cystic Fibrosis and in extending life expectancy, it is still estimated that every day five children are bom with Cystic Fibrosis, and every day three people die from Cystic Fibrosis. We're hoping that this year's Michigan Breath of Life Campaign will help change those numbers for the better. We're working hard but we can't continue without continued financial support." The foundation wishes to express appreciation to the many people who are assist- ing in the Breath of Life Campaign. With their help, and the donations of others, progress can continue to be made toward conquering Cystic Fibrosis. Vacation Bible School set in Nashville “On The Go With The Bi­ ble” is the theme ofthe Vaca­ tion Bible School set for August 20-24 at Nashville Assembly of God at 735 Reed Street. The time of the consecutive evening sessions is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Director of the series will be Uncle Bob Homan. 219 S. State St. Nashville, Mich. Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main Street NASHVILLE 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices 113 Jack & Judy s Country Kettle Cafe N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 HECKER Agency 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong Trowbridge Service OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 852-9728 - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville LET FAITH HELP YOUR CHILDREN LEARN THE RIGHT THINGS It will soon be school time for your children and/or teenagers. In addition to the clothes, shots, eye exams and other preparations for the classroom, you must resolve to make sure that what they learn will be the right things. You will need to keep your eyes and ears open. When away from the normal curriculum, they may be put under pressure (and at an astonish­ ingly early age) to try drugs, join in gang activi­ ties, or engage in other very undesirable pur­ suits. The schools and law enforcement authori­ ties will do their best to counteract all these en­ ticements, but the task is becoming harder. It is up to you, the parents, with the aid of your House of Worship and its Sunday School, to combat these evil influences and make sure your children are safe from them. They are likely to need all the help you can give them. Many a dangerous temptation comes to us infine colors that are but skin-deep. —Mathew Henry 1 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass........... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass :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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED 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 p.m. Prayer Meetin .... 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD J WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER 126 S. Main St. BROKER Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 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. I NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... REALTOR' 852-1985 "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver usfrom evil." — Matthew 6:13 A rea Church Sch ed u l es A 726-0569 .9:45 a.m. ....11 a.m. ..... 7 p.m. ...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF 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. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Va mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ..... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ..... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 4 Looking back to 1953... The agenda for Nashville’s 1953 Harvest Festival includ­ ed a special tribute to the village’s legendary musician, Hi Walrath. Then 87 years old and nearly blind, Walrath was to be honored at a Harvest Festival band concert staged 37 years ago today. Details on this and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News of August 20, 1953: Special Honors Being Plann­ ed for H. W. Walrath “Memories of Nashville’s bygone days will be recalled on Friday evening of this week, when the town band pays tribute to the greatest band director of them all, Hiram W. Walrath. And there may be a few misty eyes among the Harvest Festival crowd as they watch Hi Walrath, now 87 years old and almost totally blind, step up on the stage and direct the band in one ofthe numbers he knows and loves. It is to be “Hi Walrath Night,” belatedly paying homage to a lifetime resident of Nashville whose untiring and poorly paid efforts were responsible for outstanding Nashville bands thru two generations. Thru the cooperation of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the Town Band will honor Mr. Walrath in a brief ceremony midway in the 7:30 concert and he will be presented with a gift from the Chamber of Commerce, representing 35 local business concerns. Born in Hastings, Mr. In 1893 Hiram W. Walrath, left, organized Nashville's first town band and orchestra (not to be confused with an earlier cornet band). He was paid $12 per week as band director, supplementing this by earnings from a news stand. At age 87 and nearly blind, Walrath was honored at Nashville's 1953 Harvest Festival. He is seen here about 1890 with his brother Charles. Both wear band caps with Nashville insiginia. New look 3 new school year •Tanning • Toning • Hair • Nails .... at....... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 Walrath came to Nashville with his parents when he was 14, and except for a few years has lived here ever since. Hi Walrath’s love of band music dates back to the time he was a small boy and by 1884 he had become profi­ cient on the clarinet and began playing in the band. He soon became known as an outstan­ ding teacher and director, and worked with bands in other towns for the next nine years. Then, in 1893, he was per­ suaded to return to Nashville and organize and direct a local band. His salary was $12 a week, which was sup­ plemented by earnings from a news stand, tobacco and novelty shop he operated. In 1896 he opened a shoe repair shop, and continued to operate a business on Main Street until blindness forced his retire­ ment in 1945. He originally started business in a building at the corner of Main and Washington streets, where I. E. Rude’s service station now is located, (in 1990 terms — the- site of the laundromat) then operated in various other locations, ending up in the building just north of the old “dug-out,” last occupied by J. & H. Cleaners and now owned by C. S. Wash. After his brother discontinued the harness-making business, Hi added that to his shoe repair and continued both types of work until his retirement. During the last eight years Mr. Walrath seldom has left his home. He is barely able to distinguish daylight from dark but gets around the house by himself and spends con­ siderable time in a rocker on the front porch of his home at 403 Phillips Street. His hear­ ing remains excellent and his mind is as keen as ever. One of his greatest pleasures is listening to music and baseball games on the radio. Festival and Fair This Week About everything except the weather is all set for another grand ’n glorious Harvest Festival and Community Fair in Nashville this weekend. And, according to long-range forecasts, even the weather man will cooperate, as he has the last two years, which have seen absolutely perfect weather during the two days. Altho a mix-up in dates on the part ofa carnival company has left the celebration a bit short on rides, there will be many other outstanding attrac­ tions, and the entertainment features promise to exceed anything offered in other years. Free stage entertainment both Friday and Saturday evening will consist of out-of­ town talent. The Oliver “Jet Blasters” from Battle Creek will be a top attraction Friday evening at 8;00, following a band concert starting at 7:30, and the special program honoring H. W. Walrath, former local band leader. Miss Mildred Teeter will be Tractor pulls were an important part of Nashville Harvest Festivals in the 1950s. Usually the contests were conducted on North Main Street in front of the old fire station (right), as seen in this photo of that era. Bennett's blacksmith shop (center) and the buildings on either side have since been torn down to make way for the new fire and ambulance stations. crowned as Festival Queen during the more than twohour stage show. The real entertainment treat Saturday night will be the Amastars show, put on by finalists in the state-wide con­ test for amateur talent. There will be ten top-notch acts, lasting more than two hours. This show will follow an outstanding one-hour band concert by the NashvilleHastings band, featuring famous old-time, all-time favorite marches. Immediately after the free outdoor stage show Saturday night there will be a public dance in the K. P. hall, with music by James Flook’s Blue Notes orchestra. Admission price has been set at only 75 cents per person. With the now famous Clothesline Art show in Rizor’s park, (in 1990 terms, the old Riverside mill site) put on by the Nashville Art Group, the Community Fair exhibits in agricultural, home economics and livestock divi­ sions, the tractor pulling con­ test, trailer backing contest, home-made jalopy race, out­ board motorboat races, ex­ hibits of hobby collections, and the colorful parade Satur­ day afternoon, the celebration should amount to two full days and nights of entertain­ ment long to be remembered. ty, poise, etc. Each contestant was scored on a number of points and every one of the seven girls was rated in upper brackets by at least one judge. The final decision was reach­ ed by a routine totaling of points but the decisions were close. Judges were Mrs. Mary Adams, who conducts the Mary Adams School of Danc­ ing in Hastings; Mrs. Otus Mills, president of the Ver­ montville Woman’s Club, and formerly in charge of style show modeling for a Detroit department store, and Miss Norma G. Davis of Mulliken, a former art teacher in Detroit schools. Miss Teeter will be crown­ ed next Friday evening by Miss Joan Hess of Charlevoix, who last winter was chosen Michigan Winter Sports Queen at Petoskey. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph V. Hess, former Nashville residents, and this fall will be a junior at Michigan State College. Miss Teeter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Teeter, proprietors of the Nashville Gamble store, will be a senior in Nashville-Kellogg High School this fall. During her junior year she was an honor student. She was 17 in June and is a petite brunette with gray-brown eyes. “Millie” Teeter Chosen to be Festival Queen Garden Club Plans Displays for Festival Miss Mildred Teeter was chosen Saturday night as Nashville’s Harvest Festival Queen. She will be officially crowned Friday evening — first day ofthe Festival — and will ride in state in the big parade on Saturday and reign over various phases of the two-day celebration. Named as runners-up, and thereby designated as honored attendants to the Queen, were Miss Patricia Gordon and Miss Phyllis Borst. The seven contestants for the honor were judged Saturday evening on the stage of the school auditorium, in a colorfill ceremony preceded by a band concert. Joe Otto, chairman of the Queen contest, pretty well ex­ pressed the opinion of the spectators judges when he said he was glad he was not re­ quired to make the choice from the seven lovely con­ testants. All wore formal gowns and after their first group entrance each came on stage alone, while the three judges made comparative notes as to beauty, personali- The Nashville Garden Club has taken on a big job for this year’s Harvest Festival. In ad­ dition to several tables of displays in the Masonic Tem­ ple, in conjuction with Fair exhibits, the club also plans to have flower arrangements in practically all store windows in town. Most of the store windows are being made available for special hobby displays and an attempt will be made to tie in with the nature of the displays as to choice of flowers and containers. For instance, with the display of old shoes, oldfashioned flowers will be us- ed, in unusual old vases. Nrs. Boyd E. Olsen, Sr., who heads the Garden Club committee in charge of win­ dow displays, asks that anyone having flowers they are willing to donate will please contact her or bring them to the Masonic temple Thursday afternoon. Clothesline Art Show Has Lot of Exhibitors Mrs. J. L. S. Strong, who, with Mrs. Mary Holman, heads arrangements for the Clothesline Art Show in Rizor’s park, just south of the river bridge, during the Festival, said Tuesday she ex­ pected a larger showing and greater variety than ever before. There will be exhibitors from Kalamaozoo, Manton, Jackson, Hastings and Eaton Rapids, in addition to members of the Nashville Art Group, which sponsors the novel show. Paintings will include scenes from Michigan, Maine, Florida and Mexico, in a range of subject including marine, flowers and birds. Mrs. Flora Cruso Dies at Age of 95 Mrs. Florence A. (Flora) Cruso, 95, widow of Charles Cruso, died early Thursday morning at her home on Reed Street. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Otto funeral home, with the Rev. B. J. Adcock ofHastings officiating, assisted by Rev. Corwin Biebighauser, pastor of the Nashville E. U. B church. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery. Mrs. Cruso was bom June 18, 1858, in Calhoun County, the daughter ofJames and An­ na (Keslar) McGraw. While a small child she moved with her parents to Homer, where she lived until moving to Nashville in 1870. On Oct. 3, 1877, in Hastings, she was married to Mr. Cruso and for 30 years they farmed in the Quimby district. Following Mr. Cruso’s death in 1935, Continued on next page PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Nashville Fire Department Aug. 25-26 • 7 am-1 pm Adults ... s3.50 / Kids 5-12 ... *2.50 And Under 5 ... FREE — Proceeds go to Equipment Fund — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 5 Plastic Recycling Part 1 What do I do with my plastic containers? By Angela J. Morris Resource Recovery Agent One of the most common questions I get about recycling is “where can I take my plastic?” According to the Eaton County Solid Waste Manage­ ment Plan, plastic makes up 6 percent of our solid waste stream. People are anxious to recy­ cle more of their plastics, because it is a bulky item that no one wants to see end up in the landfill. However, it is important to remember that plastics recycl­ ing is a relatively recent development compared to items like metals and paper. Markets are still developing and there are a number ofcon­ straints that keeps the pace of plastic recycling slower than we may want. One constraint to plastic recycling is that it can be con­ fusing to try to recycle. There are a number of different types of plastics. Plastics are most valuable in the marketplace when sorted by type. There are a few uses for co-mingled plastics. One ex­ ception is plastic lumber pro­ ducts. It can be very confusing to home recyclers to try to separate the many types of plastics. A new plastic coding system, developed by the Memories of the post, continued *"»Q “a !((Q QM "*’ "*k ’w ‘W fife (Ui Mrs. Cruso had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. T. K. (Amber) Reid, first at Thomapple Lake and in re­ cent years in Nashville. Mrs. Cruso was a member of the Church of God of Anderson, Ind., and a member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Surviving besides her daughter is one sister, Mrs. James (Dora) Scheidt of Lake Odessa; two grandsons, Don and Robert Reid, and two great-grandchildren. Dr. Mater and Sons Show­ ing Sheep and Swine at Leading State Fairs fc ‘“‘rtpuiirt to ta/ipsh^ ih i® sniS| ia (a i i[ Ifc Iteiilu u. oa tai bnna fa® to tai, tap jj litaMiiit । K inWktal jj, fctatahilipii . . iltllii Ittlll (ill tagntataiil 5 ta.ireiist« 5rtfeitaM “fo.ltatalfci fo ita.O Wtarfta CmfcMIta HtoilBtaiild jBtfBfilfflO fasastottoilta’**1 Hllta* to taiW^tf it ifk^1 d d is l» li‘ *S to «!*£ « fo to in •k* It’s fair time again and a busy time for Dr. O. O. Mater and sons, who as usual are collecting swads of blue rib­ bons on their five different breeds of sheep and their Tamworth swine. They show­ ed at the Barry County Fair and last week at Ionia and Bad Axe, and this week are show­ ing at Mason and at the Nor­ thern Peninsula Fair at Escanaba. Son Gerald is handling the showing at Escanaba and with entries belonging to the Tobiases and Paul Bell, has ten breeds of sheep. The Mater entries in­ clude Corriedales, Columbias, Black-tops, Ramboullets and Suffolks, while the other breeds are Southdown, Shrop­ shire, Delaine-Merino, Cheviot and Hampshire. The Maters also will show at Traverse City and at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit next month. Five Injured in Two-Car Collision Three Nashville people were injured on Wednesday afternoon of last week in a two-car. collision at the in­ tersection of Carlisle and Ionia roads, near Kalamo. Mrs. Ernest Brooks of route 1, Nashville, and her daughter Gloria, 13, who were riding with Mrs. Lawrence Christman of Route 2, Ver­ montville, were most serious­ ly hurt and both were taken to H-G-B hopsital in Charlotte, suffering from cuts and shock. Mrs. Christman was treated for cuts and bruises and another passenger, Mrs. Margaret Rounds ofVermont­ ville, was hospitalized with a fractured shoulder. Driver of the other car was Charles Buell, 23, of Route 2, Nashville, who was treated for cuts and bruises and released. Chamber of Commerce Names Secretary At a meeting of the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce on Wednesday evening of last week, Mrs. W. J. Nicholas of Nicholas Ap­ pliance Co. was named secretary of the organization. This completes the list of of­ ficers, headed by Gale H. Keihl, president. The organization has voted to af­ filiate with the National Chamber of Commerce and this is to be done as soon as by-laws have been drawn up and approved. The Ole Cookstove 174 S. Main Vermontville, MI Society of the Plastics In­ dustry, should help recyclers identify and sort their plastics. Many plastic manufacturers have already started to use this code. This plastic code symbol can usually be found on the bottom of the container. Look for a symbol with a triangle made up of three arrows with a number in the middle of the triangle. Many people mistake this plastic recycling coding sym­ bol for the “made from recycled material’’ symbol. They are not the same. The number inside the triangle identifies the type of plastic. 1 — stands for poly­ ethylene terephthalate or PET. This is a crystal clear plastic that sinks in water. Beverage bottles are made out of PET. 2 — stands for high density poly-ethylene or HDPE. This plastic is cloudy or opaque like milkjugs or colored like detergent bottles. The plastic has a dull finish and floats in water. 3 — stands for poly-vinyl chloride or PVC. This plastic is clear or clear blue. There is a seam on the bottom of the container that has “ears.” This plastic has a shiny finish, sinks in water and is common­ ly used in items like cooking oil bottles. 4 — stands for low density poly-ethylene or LDPE — this is packaging film. 5 ands for poly­ propylene or PP. This plastic has a seam on the bottom and floats on water. Most yogurt containers are PP. 6 — stands for poly-styrene or PS. Polystyrene comes either as brittle plastic com­ monly used for plastic utensils and clear plastic glasses or “formed” more commonly known as styrofoam. 7 — stands for mixed or other types of plastic.. Next week: Plastic Recycl­ ing in Eaton County. Kittens think ‘mom* is Pekingese dog A two-year-old Pekingese dog named Muffin, owned by Jean Withey and family in Vermontville, has adopted two kittens a neighbor gave them. "Everytime Muffin goes outside these two kittens are waiting for her. They nurse on her and she cleans them up just like they were her own," said Jean. "They have nursed so long that they have brought in milk." It's quite a sight, she said, when their cat who has five kittens and Muffin with her two adopted kittys snuggle up on the back steps feeding their babies. Set for Sunday Aug. 26 Nashville Assembly of God to host "Teen Challenge Nashville Assembly of God, 735 Reed Street, will present Lansing Teen Challenge on Sunday, August 26, starting at 11 a.m. Teen Challenge is a Chris­ tian student organization that works primarily with drug ad­ dicts, alcoholics and those with life-controlling problems. Students will be sharing their life stories and how they experienced a total life change from drugs and alcohol by ac­ ceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Their presentation is a time­ ly, God-inspired message that will challenge old and young alike, according to a spokesperson from the church. Lansing Teen Challenge is a member of a national Chris­ tian organization, and is just one of 110 Teen Challenge centers in the U.S dedicated to helping youth, adults, and families overcome life­ controlling problems, such as drug and alcohol abuse. Rev. Doug Dezotell, founding-director of Lansing Teen Challenge, and his dedicated staff minister tn hurting people through their outreach to streets, jails and churches, as well as in their discipleship home for young men. Their TV ministry, “The Way Out,” reaches into many homes in Lansing every week, and the “People Helpers” training seminars, taught to clergy and laity alike, provide basic instruction in counseling and helping people who hurt. The Lansing outreach of­ fices are located just blocks from the Michigan Capitol in downtown Lansing, and the discipleship home is located on a 52-acre farm near Grand Ledge. “Don’t miss the special Teen Challenge meeting at Nashville Assembly of God Sunday morning. Invite your friends,’’’ said the spokesperson. Storewide Great Merchandise! Buys! JUST ARRIVED — Bugle Boy Pants Boys size 5-18 and Husky 28-34 UZe have a nice selection of school clothes for everybody and more on its way! Hometown Apparel “Your Family Clothing Store* . 4 »!* OFF Any Dinner with this Coupon GOOD ONLY Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25 Free CPR class to be offered There will be a free CPR class offered at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte. The adult CPR class is scheduled for Aug. 25 in the classroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants must pre­ register for the class by call­ ing the EMS secretary at 543-1050, ext. 362 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “We encourage you to take advantage of learning this worthwhile lifesaving techni­ que!" said a hospital spokesperson. 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Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 6 Lonnie Joe Jarman Robert R. Becker HASTINGS Robert R. Becker, 61 of 4654 Chief Noonday Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, August 15, 1990 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Becker was bom on February 16, 1929 in Battle Creek, the son of Clifford and Bernice (Bradley) Becker. He was raised in the Hast­ ings area and attended Hast­ ings Schools, graduating in 1947 from Hastings High School. A Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Marines. He was married to Betty Bums in 1955, it ended in divorce. He than married Elizabeth Lake, September 1, 1967. He was a well known horse­ man. Trained and showed horses and mules all his adult life. His mule Tom Thumb and his other horses and mules were featured in many publica­ tions and television programs. Other employment included: farming, Bureau Elevator, Norton Security Service as a guard. He was a member of Barry County Farm Bureau, Ameri­ can Quarter Horse Associa­ tion, Michigan Association of Western Horse Clubs, South­ ern Michigan Colored Appaloosa Club, awarded many honors for his horses, mules and general horsemanship. Mr. Becker is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters, Darla Kay Becker, Karey May Becker both of Hastings; step-son, Alan Toten; four grandchildren; one brother, L.D. Becker of Battle Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Janice) Howell of Garden City, Mrs. Douglas (Marilee) Ayles of Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, August 17, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Mayo officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery with Mili­ tary Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or 4-H. Margaret Wagner NASHVILLE - Margaret Wagner, 81 of 102 Lentz Street, Nashville, passed away Monday, August 20, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Wagner was born October 14, 1908 in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Howard and Eda (Redcay) Mason. She has been a residence of Nashville for 55 years, coming from Chicago. She owned and operated the Nashville beauty shop at 134 South Main for 40 years, retiring in 1979.. She was a member ofNashville United Methodist Church and former member of Laurel She was preceded in death Chapter Order ofEastern Star, by her husband, Curtis in 1955; Pythian Sisters, Nashville, two brothers; two sisters and Chamber of Commerce, her parents. Friends of the Library and Private graveside services Docent at Charlton Park. Mrs. Wagner is survived by will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Thomas Lawler of VirgiMemorial contributions nia, Minnesota; granddaughter may be made to the Putnam and husband, Jane and Arvid Library, Nashville or Good Haurunen of Iron, Minnesota; Samaritian Hospice, Barry grandson and wife, John and County, Hastings. Amy Lawler of Minnetonka, Arrangements were made Minnesota; great grandson, Jonathan Haurunen and great by the Maple Valley Chapel granddaugther, Jenny Hauru- Genther Funeral Home, nen both of Iron, Minnesota. Nashville. HASTINGS - Lonnie Joe Jarman, 11, of 1135 Bachman Road, Hastings, formerly of Vermontville, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 1990 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Lonnie was born March 20, 1979 in Hastings, the son of Lonnie and Mary (Arens) Jarman. He was raised in Hast­ ings, Nashville and Vermontville and attended schools there, he received a trophy for Little League Baseball in Nashville and played on a soccer team there. He received awards for playing football at Maplewood Schooll in Vermontville. He received most Artistic Award for his Artistry at Maplewood School. He was a member of the Vermontville Boy Scout Troop where he earned several awards. He was awarded the Preside.ntial Physical Fitness Award. He liked to sing, ride bike, to play all sports and to cook and bake. Lonnie is survived by his mother and step-father, Mary and Eugene Anderson, Hast- ings; father and step-mother, Lonnie and Pardene Jarman of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; brother, Danny Jarman; sister, JoAnn Jarman, both of Hastings; 1/2 sister, Mandy Jarman of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; maternal grandparents, Albert and Ruth Arens of Hastings; paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Joyce Jarman of Hastings; special aunt, DeAnna Arens; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 18 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Michael Anton offi­ ciating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lonnie Joe Jarman Memorial Fund. Burr A. Dennison former Marleah Swift, June 12, affectionally called “The 1939 in Bryan, Ohio. Christmas Tree Man”. His life’s work was in land Mr. Dennison is survived by surveying. He worked for the his wife, Marleah; son, Terry National Park Service, United K. Dennison of Niles; a States Anny Corps of Engi- brother Roy Dennison of neers at Ft. Custer from 1942 Bradenton, Florida; three until 1945. Was instrument nephews; npw; one niece and a host man for the Michigan State of friends. Highway Department. A jig Funeral services will be held and fixture builder on RB 47 Thursday, August 23, at Hastjet planes at Oliver Corp, in ings Seventh Day Adventist Battle Creek and for the Barry Church with Pastor Philip County Road Commission. He Colburn officiating. A private went into private surveying family burial service was held HASTINGS Burr A. business and during this time Saturday, August 18, at HastDennison, 71 of 735 North he spent three years working ings Riverside Cemetery. Broadway, Hastings passed on the Battle Creek Flood Memorial contributions away Wednesday, August 15, Control Program which may bee made mae to o Hastings asngs 1990 at Tendercare of resulted in a new channel for Seventh-Day Adventist the Kalamazoo River. In Hast-Church, Church of God or Hastings. Mr. Dennison was bom on ings he developed the Bur-Mar charity of one’s choice. January 24,1919 in Columbus, Estates Sub-Division and Arrangements were made Georgia, the son of Burr and began a Christmas tree farm by the Wren Funeral Home, Electa (Mead) Dennison. He which resulted in him being Hastings. was raised in die Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He was married to the For Sale JERSEY BLUEBERRIES Pick your own. Good crop. Clean fields. Open 8am 'til noon Monday thru Saturday, 5pm ’til dark Monday thru Friday. Roy Hall, 2150 Hammond Rd., Hast­ ings. 945-2189.______ Wanted WANT TO TAKE THESE GUYS OUT? Just stop by Eaton Federal's New Automatic Teller Machine. For 24-hour access to your cash, now is the time to open your Eaton Federal SPIRIT account. With your SPIRIT card, you can deposit, withdraw or transfer funds in your account at Eaton Federal at your convenience ... and you can use your SPIRIT card at all MAGIC LINE and CIRRUS locations. Stop in and GET THE SPIRIT! SPOT CASH FOR JUNK CARS. 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Cochran, Charlotte • 517/543-3178 H0URS 10 a.m.- ? �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 7 'Older Girl Scouts' receive badges, honors at program The Older Girl Scout pro­ gram was active this past year, thanks to the leadership of Allison Avery, Laurie Pettengil, Sue Fawley, Lynn Mengyan, Diane Null and Ann Taylor. These leaders and their scouts were busy with badgework, service projects, craft projects and combined monthly activities. The following scouts in Allison Avery’s troop were awarded the healthy eating, foot traveler and cookie sell­ ing patch: Sarah Hughes, Lesley Currier, Marie Jewell, Lisa Crutcher, Angela Rumsey, and Marin Smith. Leader Laurie Pettengil awarded her scouts the com­ munication badge and cookie selling awards: Monelle Quick, Samantha Butcher, Emilie Gould, Teresa Gor­ don, Nicole Wilson, Holly Green, Danielle Watson, Rachael Pettengil, Kristen Frith and Megan Starnes. Sue Fawley’s Cadette Troop No. 659 has been busy working on several interest projects this year. They earn­ ed their music, pets and skiing patch. In addition to the patches the girls earned their leader­ ship awrad, from “Dreams to Reality” patch and the Cadette Girl Scout Challenge. To earn their silver award, 'Special Riding*group gearing up for fall season Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association is gear­ ing up for a fall riding session. The program provides therapeutic and horseback riding for the handicapped. Plans are under way to include students from the Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids school districts. Horseback riding for the handicapped originated in the 1950s in Europe and has been growing and gaining populari­ ty since. For the physically handicapped individual, riding a horse strengthens the trunk muscles. It improves balance. It has been shown that the up and down, side to side, back and forth move­ ment of a horse, transmitted through the rider’s pelvis, simulates the movement ofthe human walk. Riding the horse for the mentally handicapped pro­ vides increased concentration and following directions. For both groups of han­ dicapped individuals, riding provides a time to socialize with peers and volunteers, in­ crease self esteem and have fun. The ESRVA program is formed entirely by volunteers Local teachers attend institute, workshops Maple Valley educators became students as they atended workshops on developing talents, teaching match, and investigating in­ structional strategies for creative thinking development. Eaton Intermediate School District held its Summer In­ stitute workshops Aug. 13 to 17 at the Packard Highway of­ fice in Charlotte. The In­ termediate provides many professional development op­ portunities during the year. Three different workshops were offered at the Summer Institute. Instructional Strategies for Creative Thinking Development presented by Joyce Juntune, was especially for local district building gifted andtalented coordinators. Participants will train others in their districts. Participants in this session included Clara Arvizu, Geraldine Long and P Pat Hansen from Maple Valley Schools. ‘‘Mathematics Their Way,” presented by Marilyn Hansbarger, a teacher at Wacousta Elementary in Grand Ledge, was a workshop based on experimental math curriculum where students learn concepts through acpg tivities and experiencing math through everyday activities. “ “Talents Talents Unlimited Unlimited” ” was was presented by Dr. Merri War- ren from the Department of Education at Aquinas College. This workshop introduced participants participants to to practical practical strategies for recognizing and developing talents among their students. Maple Valley particpants in this session included Clara Arvizu, Inez Hubka, Elizabeth King, Karen Long, Ann Meulendyke, Pat Retzer, Mary Slag, Cathy Vandermolen, and Tammy Wilde. except for the instructor, who is certified to teach horseback riding for the handicapped through 4-H. Volunteers are needed in many capacities: To lead horses, sidewalk horse (helping students balance), trailer horses, loan horses for the day or to help in the free child care for volunteer’s children. The program also accepts suitable horses or ponies that are donated. The riding program takes place behind the Eaton In­ ter med iate/Meadow view School, 1790 East Packard Highway, Charlotte. The fall riding program is scheduled for Sept. 11 through Oct. 31 Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Free child care is provided. No experience with horses is necessary. Orientation day is scheduled for Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 627-8888, 663-2304 or '852-1969 for more information. the scouts helped organize the community blood drive in June at the Maple Leaf Grange. Scouts in Mrs.. Fawley’s troop include Jessica and Shannon Fawley, Spring Javor, Cindy Potter and Debi White. The past two years. Shannon Fawley went to camp for program aid training. This year she was asked to work at camp as a program aid. Justine Quick and Kelly Mengyan, scouts in Lynn Mengyan’s Troop No. 635 earned group sports and sports sampler awards. In addition, Kelly was awarded world of well-being dabler, first aid and individual sports. SALE Great Buys! JUST ARRIVED — Bugle Boy Pants Boys size 5-18 and Husky 28-34 We have a nice selection of school clothes for everybody and more on its way! Hometown Apparel Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5; • HMS Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...ev<». 726-0223 • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JUST LISTED: DOWLING AREA ON 2 WOODED ACRES - Excellent 6 room, 2 bedroom ranch home "in country" — built in 1977, has Andersen windows, 24x36 pole type garage. Don't miss this one!! Call Hubert Dennis. (CH-357) Mylanta II Os-Cal Liquid GA1BIUM 12 oz. 499 NASHVILLE - “2 UNIT” • LAND CONTRACT TERMS - For "income” or could be a nice single family residence. 8 rooms total. Nice trees. Gar­ age included. (N-347) 299 500 Plus 60’s 4” Oxy Clean Pads KY1O50’$ Maximum Strength 50'S........................ DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST.. HUBERT DENNIS...... GARRY KNOLL.......... “TATE” MIX.............. IN NASHVILLE: 4 bedroom, 2 story home, close to elemen­ tary school. Call "Doc" for more information. (N-352) “COUNTRY HOME” ON I1/: ACRES - Many new features, "nicely remodeled", 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, 1—’s of cupboards & Loca,ecl east of >pQ.ontville. large yard, fruit trees, asparagus — room for a large garden!! Call for an appointment to see this one!! It is not a "driveby!" (CH-310) Opti-Clean or Opti-Clean II Oxy 10 Cover or Tint 1 oz., Wash 4 oz. or Nightwatch 2 oz. 339 -| 88 $*0-27 20 ml......................................... Opti-Zyme Cleaning Tablets 24’s............................ _E__B_B_ Flex-Care 12 oz. or Opti-Free Disinfecting FREE Disinfecting Solution IMMEDIATE POSSESSION AT CLOSE OF SALE! POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT - 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS WEST OF LAKE ODESSA - Large home outside of town on a large lot. 3 plus bedroom home, two fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & 2 car garage. Country set­ ting. Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) “NORTH” PROPERTIES - 3 prop­ erties available, all with mobile homes & priced from $10,900 to $20,000. One has 6 acres and borders Wilderness State Park. Two are located near Harrison. Call for more information! JUST LISTED “STARTER" OR RETIREMENT HOME IN NASHVILLE - (1) story, 6 rooms, 2 bed­ rooms. Nice smaller home with extra nice birch cup­ boards & cabinets, nice lot & room for a garden. 1 car garage included. (N-356) 12 OZ. $488 057 15 ml Aodisc 288 288 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday .......... 852-1740 .......... 852-1784 ........... 852-1543 ........... 726-0122 .......... 852-0786 (616) 367-4092 JUST LISTED: “NEW” LOG HOME ON 6+ ACRES ■ 2 bedrooms (plus walkout basement), 2 full baths, large living room, kitchen and dining "combo", nice open deck across front, ($79,500 completed or will sell, as is) Property is rolling and has creek and trees. Maple Valley Schools.(CH-355) BACK ON THE MARKET! "Country Home" on 10 acres between Nashville & Hastings. 2 plus bedroom home, outbuildings, private setting, great view, Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. Price: $31,500. (CH-345) VACANT LAND: 059 Aosept Ciba Lens Cleaner EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Clba Saline Saturday 9-4 Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 (Graduate Realtors Institute) BARGAIN OF THE WEEK I ■ 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa pwS* 374-8730 "Your Family Clothing Start" GJjgjl MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Broker 500 Tablets, 60’s Scouts in Ann Taylor's and Donna Garvey’s troop earned their leadership pins. Girls receiving pins were Jennifer Ryan, Samantha Hughes, Andrea Hubka, Jenny Mittelstaedt, Mindy Garvey, Hol­ ly Taylor and Sarah Leep. After six years as neighborhood chairman, Ann Taylor has turned her position over to Mary Andrus of Hastings. In order for the scouting program to continue, Mrs. Taylor has sought someone locally to lead the Daisy-Brownie program and someone to lead the older girl program. If anyone is interested con­ tact Mary Andrus. LOT ON M-79 at $4,000 - East of Hastings. Has been "perk tested." Call Tate for more "info". (VL-351) 20 ACRES FOR $21,900 ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS S. of Nash­ ville, has pond & woods. Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) NEW LISTING: ON 2.3 ACRES - 6 room, 2 story, 3 bedroom home "in the country," sets high, with mature trees. Near Maple Valley High School. Call for an appointment to see!! (CH-358) A �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 8 Good weather helps with Vermontville sales by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Predictions of rain Saturday luckily never materialized to spoil Vermontville’s villagewide garage sale and evening street dance. Cloudy morning skies by noon gave way to sunshine, and good weather prevailed for the balance of the day. The turnout was good, and the village witnessed the closest thing to a traffic jam it has seen since its Syrup • • • • • Festival in April, as a swarm of shoppers flocked into town in search of bargains. Clothing was an abundant commodity on sale tables, and young mother tooks advantage of the opportunity to find suitable apparel for their soon to be back-to-school youngsters. A wide range of other merchandise, most us­ ed, some new, also was of­ fered at the numerous yard and garage sales. The town park also proved Durable Masonry Product Cost Effective • Lightweight Interior or Exterior Realistic Colors & Design Suitable for Any type of Construction “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC.” h an attraction for out-of-town sellers who had reserved spots to display their goods. Outside the opera house on South Main Street, a tableful of donated items was offered for sale by Friends of the Opera House as a fund-raiser to help with the restoration project currently under way inside the historic building. Activites in the village con­ tinued even after sales ended. A street dance began at 8 p.m. on North Main Street at the park. Live music was furnish­ ed by “The Dealer’s Choice,” a country music band led by Don Mulvaney, president of the sponsoring Vermontville Chamber of Commerce. Organizers report that about twice as many peo­ ple attended the dance as did last year. This is the first year that it has been held in con­ junction with the annual garage sale day. Douglas Durkee of Ver­ montville Hardware, one of the Chamber organizers, said the day went “extremely well.” The weather was ter­ rific, he said, and rain did not start to fall until the band began breaking up at mid­ night. That was only a light rain; the heavy downpour came a couple hours later. Durkee reported that many householders have reported excellent results from their yard and garage sales, and most of the eating places had capacity crowds, indicating that there was a good number of out-of-towners present for the day’s activities.. (517)852-1900 SOUTH SIDE OF NASHVILLE ON M-66 Maple Valley Adult Education High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without the high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/90. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES • MONDAY-THURSDAY Maple Valley Adult Learning Center, 204 N. Main St., Nashville 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. DAYTIME CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 Classes are 314 hours in length. You may attend classes any time during the above hours. Accounting Government Social Studies Consumers Education Math U.S. History English Reading Writing GED Preparation Science And MORE! EVENING CLASSES • 6:00-10:00 P.M. Maple Valley High School • EVENING CLASSES BEGIN SEPT. 17, 1990 TUESDAY MONDAY Social Studies Office Update includes: Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processing New Office Procedures & morel Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Accounting -Welding & Machine Shop WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading, Writing, and Spelling Improvement THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg. - Adv. Woodworking & Furniture Making Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Vocational Classes offered through Eaton County Intermediate — Lansing and Charlotte Locations -DAYTIME CLASSES ONLY - Auto Body Auto Mechanics Bank Operations Child Care Commercial Art Computerized Accounting Drafting (CAD) Food Servicing Electronics Pre Allied Health Home Construction Legal Office Marketing And MOREII If you are an adult without a high school diploma or a graduate under 20 on Sept. 1,1990. Call us to find out how you may take the above classes at no cost. Lansing Community College Class offered at Maple Valley High School WRI 121 COMPOSITION I 6:10-10:00 p.m. Enroll: Maple Valley High School, September 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday; after August 27, 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday Phone - 852-9275 Bargain hunters had a field day Saturday at Vermontville's annual village-wide garage sales. Cloudy skies turned to sunshine by noon, adding to the fun. Main Street improvements underway , from front Nashville's Main Street soon will be resurfaced from Brumm Road to Church Street in a state project to improve M-66. Included in the construction, but paid for by the village, will be concrete replacement of the present asphalt sidewalk from Washington Street to Central Park on the east side of the street. way. Only one side of the street will be tom up at a time, and it is expected that two­ way traffic can move in the re­ maining open lane. Village of­ ficials encourage use of the municipal parking lot west of the Main Street stores. It is uncertain at this time how much ofthe construction will be under way by this weekend, when Nashville’s Harvest Festival kicks off, but Frith said he did not feel there would be any problem. In addition to the resurfac­ ing, noted Frith, storm drains and catch basins must be rebuilt along with sidewalk ramps and manholes. Local scouts are encouraged to be in Harvest parade Aug. 25 Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in Nashville troops and dens are encouraged to participate in this year’s Harvest Festival Parade. Girl Scouts may either decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade or there will be a walking unit. Cub Scouts will have a walking unit. Those who have scout uniforms are asked to wear them. Both groups need to meet at Putnam Park by 10:40 a.m. as the parade begins at 11 on Saturday, Aug. 25. The Cub Scouts will have a bake sale at the Harvest Festival Saturday. Those who have a boy involved in Cub Scouts are asked to donate baked goods for the sale. The items may be dropped off at Maple Valley Amoco on Fri­ day or delivered to the sale site between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. As of this writing the loca­ tion of the sale is not known. There will be a sign in Kathy’s Craft Store as to the location. 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 Happy Birthday 15 MINDY REID 6 6 August 23 16 6 Mom and Dad and Sisters 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 6 16 16 16 SimplicitiiThis week's Special • 16LTD Vanguard Brigas and Stratton • Hydrostatic List *3799 *2995 SAVE $804°° ' Check our special prices on 16” and 20” hp. Garden Tractors TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts Er 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. August 21, 1990 — Page 9 Sunday afternoon car accident injures two Nashville women A crash between two Hon­ das Sunday afternoon in the 200 block of Nashville’s South Main Street sent two local women to the hospital. The accident occurred about 1:25 p.m. when a north­ bound Honda Civic driven by Darcy Elliston of 6150 S. Clark Road, Nashville, and a southbound Honda Prelude driven by Sandra Christie of 738 Reed St., Nashville, col­ lided in front of the Nashville car wash. Witnesses said Elliston’s car attempted to turn left into the car wash and pulled into the path of Christie’s auto. Both women were transported to Pennock Hospital by Nashville am­ bulance. Elliston was treated for a laceration and broken hand, and was released. The accident was policed by the Hastings post, Michigan State Police. Both cars were towed from the scene by Power’s wrecker service. Maple Valley School Calendar 1990-91 In the aftermath of the crash, the two wrecked Hondas stood side-by-side in the southbound lane of Main Street. Nashville man honored by General Foods Gerald LeRoy Sixberry of Nashville has been honored for excellent performance as an employee of General Foods USA. Gerry, a process operator at the Post Cereal plant in Battle Creek, was selected for membership in the President’s Club by senior management. The selection was announced by Richard P. Mayer, presi­ dent of the company. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Gerry is one of 58 employees picked this year from the company’s 20,000 around the nation for the President’s Club. ‘‘Club membership recognizes employees who have demonstrated personal initiative and superior results New Patron, Funder list offered for M.V. Memorial Scholarship group A new “Funder” listing for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation is the Nashville Class of 1945. Donations in memory of Greta Firster total over $500, and qualify for a “Patron” listing. Donations in memory of Greta Firster, in addition to those listed last week, have been received from: Nashville Class of 1945, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reid, Bernard and Audrey Ommen, Daudee Douglas, Carroll and Marge Wolff, Ruth Wright, Daniel VanNeste, Sav-Way Friends of Great Firster, Roz Lingholm, Mary Belz, Elizabeth Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coppens, Evelyn and Lawrence Thom­ son, Jeff Fuller, Marguerite Hayes, Vem Feighner and Family, Pat and Cleo Prescott, Helen M. Todd, Ruby Curtiss, and Loren and Mary Lehman. Other donations received by the MVMSF have come from Maple Valley Class of 1965 and Pat and Cleo Prescott donated in memory of Randy Grant. After payment of $4,000 to scholarship recipients, the MVMSF has a balance of $42,563.94, as of Aug. 15. over a sustained period of time,” Mr. Mayer said. Membrship carries several benefits including participa­ tion in top management meetings and a week-long trip for two to a choice location. • ■^c Opening Teachers’ Meeting.................................................. .Mon., Aug. 27 School Year Begins for Students ...................................... Tues., Aug. 28 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL ............................ .Mon., Sept. 3 End of First Marking Period ................................................. ..... Fri., Oct. 12 Parent-Teacher Conferences - SCHOOL IN A.M. ONLY 1:00-4:00 p.m............................................ Wed., Oct. 24 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m..................... Thurs., Oct. 25 1:00-3:00 p.m................................................................................. Fri., Oct. 26 Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL............................................... Thurs., Nov. 22 End of Second Marking Period - NO SCHOOL ................. Fri., Nov. 23 Christmas Recess Begins - END OF SCHOOL DAY . .Thurs., Dec. 20 School Resumes........................................................... Thurs., Jan. 3 End of First Semester - SCHOOL IN A.M. ONLY............. Fri., Jan. 18 Records 1:00-3:00 p.m. Second Semester Begins........................................................ Mon., Jan. 21 President’s Day - NO SCHOOL - Possible Make-up...... Mon., Feb. 18 end of Fourth Marking Period................................ Fri., March 1 In-Service 1:00-3:00 p.m. - SCHOOL IN A.M. ONLY ......................................................................... Spring Date to be Announced Parent-Teacher Conferences - SCHOOL IN A.M. ONLY 1:00-3:00 p.m..................................... Fri., March 8 NO SCHOOL - Possible Make-up Day ................................Fri., March 22 Good Friday - NO SCHOOL - Possible Make-up Day .. Fri., March 29 Spring Recess Begins School Resumes..................................................... .Mon., April 8 End of Fifth Marking Period .......... Fri., April 19 NO SCHOOL - Possible Make-up Day............ ..Fri., April 26 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL.............................. Mon., May 27 Last Day of School - SCHOOL IN A.M. ONLY Records 1:00-3:00 p.m........................................ Thurs., June 6 Possible Make-up Days: February 18 March 22 March 29 April 26 * If it is necesary to add additional days to meet the full requirerfients for receiving full state aid, said days shall be added beginning Friday, June 7, 1991. zzziMrBrnninAjw Maple valley Schools Free and Reduced-Priced Meals 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, School Breakfast of Commodity School Programs. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. A. B. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS SCALE FOR REDUCED OR FREE MILK PRICE MEALS TOTAL FAMILY SIZE YEAR MONTH MONTH WEEK WEEK YEAR 1 8,164 224 681 157 11,618 969 2 300 10,946 913 1,299 211 15,577 1,144 264 3 19,536 13,728 376 1,628 1,376 4 16,510 452 318 23,495 1,958 19,292 5 528 1,608 371 27,454 2,288 1,840 22,074 605 6 425 31,413 2,618 2,948 24,856 35,372 7 2,072 681 478 2,304 757 3,278 27,638 8 532 39,331 + 77 + 2,782 + 232 + 54 + 330 Each additional family member + 3,959 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 being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal’s office in each school. An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by school: (1) monthly source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, 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 head of household or primary wage earner; and (4) signature of an adult household member or primary wage earner. 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, and sign the application. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibili­ ty and vertifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. 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. 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 benefits regardless of the household's income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced-price meals or milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy of the building principal will review applications and determine eligibility. 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. 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 discrinated against, they should write Immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington, D.C. 20250. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 21, 1990 — Page 10 Vermontville Flower Show is ‘sweet’ success Dema Wright's table arrangement took first prize in the entertaining category of "Sweet Treats." This is the first year this category has been included in the Vermontville flower show,. StaffWriter Flowers, plants and seasonal produce in attractive arrangements vied for the viewer’s attention Friday at Vermontville Garden Club’s annual flower show. Theme of the 1990 event was “How Sweet It Is,” and featured were entries in six categories. The first, “Maple Syrup Time In Vermontville,” call­ ed for anything involving maple syrup in some way. The second category was “Sweethearts,” which were miniature arrangements with a heart included. “Sweet Dreams” was the third group, and it required wild flowers or weeds to be displayed with creativity. Garden vegetables and fruit were shown in “Sweet As Honey.” Ar­ rangements of dried materials Business Services ROOFING-SIDING­ by Susan Hinckley A special thank-youfor all the people who helped put a roofon our 190J hip-roofham. Three layers ofshingle's had to be stripped, repairs made, shingles laid and cleaned up. Thanks To: Bob Lindsey and Kids Tim Olczak Kathy Bali Scott Ball Betty Harp Tom Harp Leo Greenlee Grandma.Cleona Greenlee (inspector #12) Extra special thanks to' retired Dick Harp. Thank’s dadfor being there every step ofthe way. Also to Ron Barhor ofKentuckyfor taking a day of vacation to help. We Love You.all, Don & Kelly Harp, Harp Meadow Farm BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. RL BOWEN & SON Remodel­ ing, additions, garages, repair work. Licensed and insured since 1957. Call 517/726-1223. Where Every Part Delivers It All Quality Parts For Your John Deere Forage Equipment Only John Deere parts can keep your John Deere equipment running as smoothly as when it was new! Forage harvester knives — alloy steel, precision-ground for clean cutting. Belts, roller chains, and drive parts — all John Deere originals. That’s the way to chop! 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Community Notices Recreation TOOLS THORNARPLE VALLEY 90 South M-37 Hastings (616) 945-9526 Dave & Nancy Toman - WASHINGTON BOUND at Good Time Pizza from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24th Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK 12 12 16 20 ga. slugs . .*3.09 CHOICE ... ga. buckshot*2.79 ga. slugs . .*3.09 ga. slugs . .*2.99 Anterless Deer Application Available Deadline — September 24th Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. C »W TOOLSALes 'GENERAL IKRCHilDISI 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 $059 Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 Miscellaneous AA/AL-ANON: Meetings atSL Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. HIGH SCHOOL completion classes for adults offered during the day and evening. Call Maple Valley adult Education 852-9275. Continued on next page for ... FIRST CUTTING hay, $1 per bale. 517/726-1223. COME IN AND ENROLL NOW in adult educatoon clas­ ses. Maple Valley Adult Educaiton Office in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. 852-9275. LEARN TO EARN. Call Maple Valley Adult Education 852-9275. were 28 individuals who entered displays in the show, several of them in multiple categories. In addition to the special arrangements in the six “sweet” themes, there were many horiticulture ex­ hibits. This included special Farewell Party Farm SOLID STEEL BOAT LIFT with canopy, up to 18’ boat, $500. 945-2387. All the parts...all the service...all the time! with a theme pertaining to memories was category five, labeled “Remember Sweet Annie?” lite final group, a new one this year, called for a table arrangement, and was designated “Sweet Treats.” Dema Wright, general chair of the event, reported there Bill’s Entry Systems . Overhead and Entry Doors Commercial and Residential • SALES and SERVICE • Phone 616-948-2663 We also handle ... Mini Storage Roll-Up Doors Fire Curtains Shutters • Raised Panel Steel * Decorative LIFT-MASTER The Professional Line Carage Door openers Installed by the professionals; backed by Chamberlain, world's largest manufacturer of garage door openers. ________ THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC.__ AS LOW AS — (Installed) 16x7 Steel Overhead 9x7 Steel Overhead. s48500 s295°° OPEN: Monday-Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 1 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 11 VFW Post 8260 donates bingo profits locally V.F.W. Post 8260, Nashville, contributions from June’s Bingo Specials were given to the Nashville Little League in the amount of $93.25. For the month of July, V.F.W. Post 8260 contributed a check of $100 towards the flreworks at Harvest Festival. Ladies Auxiliary Post 8260 contributed from their Bingo Specials for the months of May and June. Nashville Fire Dept. $75; Nashville Am­ bulance $75; Vermontville Fire Dept. 75; Vermontville Ambulance $75. The Ladies Auxiliary also donated $200 towards the flreworks for the Harvest Festival. Vermontville News The lucky winner is??? The lucky winner of a ride for two in this balloon will have to wait a few more days to learn of the good fortune. A drawing set for last Saturday by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce was postponed until the middle of this week because all 200 tickets had not yet been sold, said Chamber President David Mace. For a $3 donation someone and guest will lift off with Battle Creek hot-air balloon pilot Terry Elliott Saturday evening, Aug. 25, during Nashville's Harvest Festival. The winner will receive advance notice, said Mace. Flower show a 'sweet' success, blooms, one stem only, in 22 different classes, plus five categories ofhousehold plants that had been in the ex- from previous page hibitor’s possession for at least three months. Judging was done between 8 and 10 a.m. Friday, and the Fassett Body Shop R — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks show was open to the public from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Visitors were welcomed by a hospitali­ ty committee of Garden Club members, were asked to sign a guest register, and after hav­ ing an opportunity to view the displays, were served refreshments. More than 20 members of the club helped with the work involved in ar­ ranging and staging the show. Judges of the entries were all from out-of-town: Vera Bracy of Charlotte, Margaret Lord of Hastings, and Marge Vroman and Kathy Mescar, both of Lake Odessa. The Best of Show award went to Edith Hale, for an ar­ rangement of yellow and orange calendulas artistically displayed in an antique sap bucket, which she had washed and waxed for the occasion. Hale said the bucket was given to her some time ago by a friend. This exhibit also took top prize in its individual category. The show was held at Maple Manor, where the sap boiler had been cleverly con­ cealed as a horticulture display table by members of the Garden Club. Other ar­ rangements ringed the two rooms there. 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair For Sale Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. stings Sanitary Service, | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-44931 Serving Hatting, • Barry County (Communities Since •__1__8__6_9___N__.__B__r_o _ __a__d__w__a_y__,__H__a__s__t_in__g_s___ *____ COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS - MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service __/Pru. The last of the craft classes, sponsored by the Vermont­ ville Historical Society, will be Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. Rock painting will be taught by Mary Fisher.Thursday, Aug. 23, the Historical Society will hold its picnic in the park at 7 p.m. The Community Band will be guests and entertainment. Br­ ing a dish to pass, your own service and drink. INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL M Gallon Kart Sarvlca Available Harold Benedict to be 80 Aug. 25 A card shower is suggested for Harold Benedict, 9495 Round Lake, Vermontville, 49096, who will be 80 years old Saturday, Aug. 25. Stockhams observe 40th anniversary The children of Robert and Louise (Maurer) Stockham would like to wish them a happy 40th anniversary on August 28, from Stan and Jody, Tara, Patti and Tracy, Matthew Slaggert, Susanne, Joe and Jack Rodriguez and Renee. They were married at St. Cyril's Church in Nashville. — NOTICE — NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Anyone 18 years or older interested in serving on the Village Council to fill the Trustee seat being vacated by David Toman please leave your name at the Village Hall by September 13, 1990. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 21, 1990 — Page 12 Heatherwood Farms Chunk Style or Gravy Shurfine Dog Food fl99 lbs Shurfine 4 Roll Northern Creamy or Crunchy Peter Pan All Varieties, 18-oz. Open Pit Peanut Butter s1” 20-oz., 6 Pack Plastic Bottles BBQ Sauce 99' 16-oz. Heatherwood Farms � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-08-28.pdf b484d11b0fc53ff9201cae4ddee76473 PDF Text Text PAI* tj s FOJTA® . •.'■.tinGS, ** X PublicLibrary F •905* ait **•. 9 5.. Church 5 C Street . ni-49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 5 — Tuesday, Avgust 28, 1990 Scout Camporee request needs ZBA approval by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A request for a Barry Coun­ ty Boy Scout Camporee in Nashville next month was favorably considered by the Village Council Thursday, but the panel was unable to grant approval without the OK of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Some 80 to 100 scouts want to camp but the weekend of Sept. 21-23, preferably on the old athletic field west of the Main Street business district, the same site used last weekend by the Muzzleloaders’ group, explained Village Clerk Rose Heaton. “It is a real honor that they’ve asked us to host the camporee,” noted Heaton. The council’s hands are tied by a 1984 “special uses” amendment to Nashville’s 1976 zoning ordinance, which specifies that approval for such events must first come from the Zoning Board ofAp­ peals after a public hearing. “We as a council can’t sit here and knowingly violate our own ordinance (by gran­ ting approval to the scouts),” said Trustee Carol Dwyer. “But there’s no problem ifthe ZBA were willing to hold a special meeting to approve it.” To wait for the regularly scheduled ZBA meeting in September would not allow enough time for the scouts to make plans, said Heaton. Dwyer moved that the council adopt a resolution urging the ZBA to call a special meeting to conduct the public hearing necessary to act on the scouts’ request. The council sup­ ported Dwyer’s motion unanimously and agreed to waive the $25 special use per­ mit fee normally charged applicants. Dwyer, who also is an at­ torney, said that according to the ordinance the Planning Commission need not hear the request. In a related matter, Village President Ray Hinckley asked the council’s Ordinance Com­ mittee, comprised of Dwyer and Trustee Sue VanDerske, to review provisions of the special use amendment to the zoning ordinance to see if ap­ proval for some categories of temporary events can be transferred from ZBA control back to authority of the coun­ cil. Hinckley said Hank Felder Jr., organizer ofthe re- cent Muzzleloaders’ Shoot, had complained to him about problems he encountered when appearing before the ZBA at its Aug. 16 meeting. Felder was seeking a special use permit for the Muzzleloader event, held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival. He said he was told multiple permits could be re­ quired by the ZBA, at $25 each. Dwyer noted that most special uses requiring permits according to the ordinance generally are for more perma­ ment things, not for events. Among those listed are a tavern, junk yard, swimming pool, auction house, auto repair, service station, car wash, veterinary clinic, landSee Scout, page 2 Harvest Fest a success despite balloon problems by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Tina Yost, left, Vermontville's 1990 Maple Syrup Queen, and Beth Ewing, a member of her court, were honored guests in Nashville's Harvest Festival parade. Harold Christiansen, grand marshal of the 1990 Harvest Festival Parade, and his faithful dog "Suky" rode in an antique fire engined owned by the Nashville Fire Department. Failure of a hot-air balloonist to make a promised appearance at Nashville’s Harvest Festival Saturday evening was a disappointment to organizers and to some 200 spectators awaiting the liftoff, but the problem did not dampen the spirit or the suc­ cess of the celebration. A spectacular fireworks display at dusk drew a crowd estimated by organizers at about 1,000, and again this year the show earned rave reviews for W. D. Fireworks, a local manufacturer of pyrotechincs, which had charge of Saturday night’s display on the new ball field west of Main Street. A weekend ofgreat weather added to the success of the 1990 festival, held this year in conjunction with the sixth an­ nual Muzzleloaders’ Rendez­ vous and Shoot. The encampment of that group, which portrays life in the 1800s, was set up on the old ball field just south of the festival grounds. There, par­ ticipants from throughout the region gathered for muzzleloader shooting com­ petition and to enjoy a return to a simpler way of life. Dressed for their roles of mountain men, voyagers, or fur traders, the men were ac­ companied by their “squaws” and other family members. Most of the overnight housing was in wigwams or primitive type tents, some furnished with fur-covered bedding, etc. Cooking was done out of doors over open campfires. Craftsmen there showed their wares of handmade baskets and other early crafts. The talents of artisans also was very evident at an Arts and Crafts show held on the festival grounds. A wide range of decorative and useful See Harvest Fest, page 12 The United Methodist annex, formerly Trinity Gospel Church in Nashville, was to be a temporary home for Maple Valley Co-op Nursery school until a recent inspection by a state DSS official ended those plans. Local nursery school needs new location by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The future of Maple Valley Co-op Nursery is uncertain at the moment. Lack of meeting quarters temporarily has stymied operation of the Nashville­ based nursery for preschoolers/ When the co-op was formed some 10 years ago, rent-free quarters were provided in the old Methodist Church par­ sonage on Washington Street. The co-op paid only for utilities, supplies and a teacher’s salary. When the United Methodist Church sold the old parsonage last spring the nursery school lost its home, but was to have had space in the proposed ad­ dition to the church when it was completed. “It was intended that the new addition would be ready by fall,” said Rose Heaton, vice president of the Maple Valley Co-op. The building project, however, has hit a few snags because the old parsonage had not been moved from the site on schedule. The church granted the nursery school temporary quarters in their annex building, the former Trinity Gospel Church, at the comer of Washington and Queen streets. That haven was to be short-lived, however. The co-op’s governing board recently learned that the state Department of Social Services, which must license such operations, will not give approval for the school to be conducted in the annex building without certain repairs that Heaton estimates could run as high as $2,000. Included in the “laundry list”of things the DSS says must be done are enclosing the furnace, replacing three doors with solid wood core doors, removing or fire-proofing wall paneling, replacing ceil­ ing tiles, and installing new electrical wiring. Heaton said that last fall the See Nursery, page 2 In This Issue... • School board conducting superintendent interviews • Former Nashville woman pens book • Sheriff offers bus safety tips • Fall7 sports coverage enclosed �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28, 1990 — Page 2 Scout Camporee request ZBA approval , fill or dump, mobile home, rooming house, etc. The council concurred that permits for special events could be handled more expeditiously by themselves. “Rand Bowman (a zoning specialist from Southcentral Michigan Planning Council who spoke to village officials in July) told us that annual festivals could get special use permits as an ongoing thing,” said Hinckley, “but the ZBA wouldn’t go along with it.” When contacted later, Carl Tobias, ZBA chairman, said the only thing his board told Felder was, “If you have an outdoor event, you must have a special use permit.” He added that permits for the Harvest Festival and the Muzzleloader’s Shoot could be issued together if applied for that way. “As far as I’m concerned, it only takes one (permit),” noted Tobias. “It can be granted as all one thing.” He said he had encouraged Felder at the Aug. 16 meeting to begin seeking a special use permit for next year’s meet before he begins sending out advertising to line up campers for 1991. Felder said later that he would do so, but questioned why the ZBA had told him he must also appear before the Planning Commission. He said his group likes to camp at Nashville because of its cen­ tral location and the river set­ ting, but questioned the red tape involved with the zoning boards. He has not en­ countered this with other possible locations for the event, he added. “We’ve got places to go where they will welcome us with open arms, noted Felder. “Carson City offered to pay the round-trip cost of gas for the campers (to go there) and to furnish whatever we need.” Felder said the Nashville business people have been very supportive of his Muzzleloader encampment, and now that the group knows they have the support of the Village Council, they are looking forward to returning here in 1991. “Anything that brings-people into town is good,’' he added. In other business,.the coun­ cil agreed to publish a notice in the Maple Valley News to warn Nashville property owners that noxious weeds must be cut, or the village will cut them and chalk up the cost to the homeowners by adding it to their property taxes. Let­ ters also will be sent to the offenders. In other matters the council: — Approved construction of a 24 x 40-foot pole-type building to house the filtering tank and other equipment at the municipal water plant on Water Alley, at the approx­ imate materials cost of $4,800 plus labor by inmates from the Riverside Corrections Center at Ionia, expected to run about $500. This matter had been tabled earlier this month. — Discussed, but took no action on a report by President Pro Tem Ted Spoelstra of complaints about bicycles, MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by Sept. 1,1990. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES - MONDAY-THURSDAY Maple Valley Adult Learning Center, 204 N. Main St., Nashville 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. DAYTIME CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 Classes are 3Vi hours in length. You may attend a variety of classes any time during the above hours. r EVENING CLASSES - MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL • 6:00-10:00 P.M. EVENING CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 17, 1990 MONDAY TUESDAY Social Studies Office Update Includes: Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processing New Office Procedures and More! Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Accounting Welding & Machine Shop THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg. - Adv. Woodworking & Furniture Making Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Lansing Community College Class Offered at Maple Valley High School COMPOSITION I WRI 121 6:10-10:00 P.M. skateboards and even a horse being ridden on the new han­ dicapped ramp at Putnam Public Library. Signs banning such action were discussed, but not ordered. — Heard a report from Heaton that a preliminary Monday ENROLL: Maple Valley High School, September 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Phone - 852-9275 M.V. School Board is conducting superintendent interviews Interviews to select a new superintendent of Maple Valley schools to replace Carroll Wo Wolff,,wow who will retre retire Carro at the end ofthis year, are being conducted Monday through Thursday of this week. One candidate for the post was to be interviewed Monday night, Aug. 27, and two will be interviewed each suecessive evening until all seven applicants have been heard. VERMONTVILLE UNITED CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............. 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA.................. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 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 These meetings are being held in the school library and are open to the public. Two hours been allotted for ours have avebeenaotted or each interview. The first starts at 6 p.m., the second at 8p.m. Candidates for the Maple Valley post were narrow narrowed last week Monday when a delegation of local school board members met at Lansing to review more than 30 applications. Urey were assisted in this task administrative Nursery needs a new home, placemen various u personnel from ersities. _le Vall.ey School _le Valley School Board met in special session last Thursday evening to iron out a sen.es of questions that will be asked of the seven finalists. Each applicant will face the same questions by the board. After the final interview session the board is expected to schedule another meeting to a| in narrow the field of cahites to about three finalists. from front page DSS had assured the board (the co-op) died a natural who have jobs, and “If we that the annex quarters would death,” commented Heaton, raise the tuition some families be acceptable as a temporary though she said she feels the can’t afford it.” She said the VFW post in home for the nursery, so she nursery school would be a real and the others were stunned loss, especially for the Nashville has been very sup­ when a DSS official recently younger children who do not portive of the nursery school inspected the site and declared qualify for the Young Fives and has assumed responsiblity for the tuition of one child program. it unfit. Heaton said she believes the each year. Heaton says she has called Heaton added that because several area churches, looking community could use a full­ for temporary quarters for the scale day care center, and in of the nature of a nursery that case would not need a school, which serves children nursery, with no success. in a limited age group, the Many of the buildings do not nursery school. Besides tuition, parents at board of directors ofthe co-op meet the DSS requirement of 35 square feet of space per the nursery school must changes nearly every year and child, functional window volunteer on a rotating basis this sometimes causes a lack space . or central air as teacher’s aides and of continuity in the operation. janitorial staff members. She said no one now is filling conditioning. Heaton said increasing the the post of secretary-treasurer “We can’t afford to pay rent, with our decreasing work load ofparents would be for the organization. enrollment,’’ noted Heaton. impossible for many of those Students at the school usual­ ly number about 25. Heaton said the Young Fives program at Maple Valley Schools has cut into the nursery school enrollment. Trumble Agency “The children can go there free for half a day, five days a week,” explained Heaton. 178 Main, Vermontville At the nursery school, a child attends for two hours a Stan an Trumble rum e day, twice a week. Monthly tut it ion is $25, plus fees for equipment and other ex­ penses. Including the teacher’s salary, utilties and supplies, the co-op’s annual We’re only silent until you need us. budget runs between $8,000 and $9,000, said Heaton. “Maybe it’s about time it 517-726-0580 for Homeowners Insurance- AA rea Church1 S O ch1 edJuIl es Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. of them vacant. The report is considered preliminary in nature, and counts are likely to change upon completion of continuing field and process­ ing activities, advised the agency. The population of Nashville in the 1980 census was 1,628. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday ST. CYRIL housing unit and group quarters population count for Nashville had been received from the U. S. Dept, of Com­ merce, Bureau of Census for 1990, showing the village has a total population of 1,636 and has 631 housing units, with 26 /Turn to WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading, Writing, and Spelling Improvement Continued from front page GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. Schoo .9:45 .... 11 A.M. Service P.M. Service .............. 7 Wed. Service....... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF 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. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship ....... 9:45 a.m. Sun. School ....... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .10 a.m. Church School ...,10 a.m. Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28, 1990 — Page 3 Engagements Nashville VFW, Auxiliary attend district planning meeting The V.F.W. and Auxiliary of Post No. 8260 Nashville, Potacki - O'Brien wedding set Alice Andersen and Richard Potacki ofWarren are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cheryl Ann Footes to celebrate 50th anniversary lslai** ik i**” a or tk> v Fifty years ago, on Sept. 5, 1940, Kenneth Dale Foote and Elaine Electa Musser were united in mar­ riage in Lansing. They now have four children, Connie Egleston of Middleville, Gary of New Lothrop, Janice Reid of Nashville, and Sandra Simon of Grandville. The Footes hdve seven grandchildren, Sandra Egleston Rosenberg, Steven Egleston, Kelly and Kristin Reid, Sean and Siri Simon and Patrick Foote. A private celebration will be held at an area restaurant. Nichols and Ross Nichols. Representing the Auxiliary were 8th District Junior Vice Victoria Banks; Post 8260 Auxiliary President Teresa Kellogg, Leona Decker, Alice King, Elizabeth Nichols and Fran Nichols. £ PENNY SUPPER Potacki, to Jay Patrick O’Brien, son of Pat and Kay O’Brien of Vermontville. The bride-elect is a 1985 graduate of Mott High School in Warren, and a 1990 graduate of Michigan State University. She is going on to graduate school in the fall of 1990. The groom-elect is a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He is attending attended the 8th District plan­ ning meeting and dinner held at Otsego recently. Those attending were 8th District Junior Vice William VFW 8260, Nashville, Michigan m Saturday, September 1 Serving ... 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Roast Pork 'n Dressing Cabbage Rolls and Stuffed Peppers M.S.U. A Sept. 15, 1990, wedding is being planned. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORM THERE'S A PLACE OF CALM S«<J .J ’ J •• tawjss ® ■ "’• k " tte sometimes 0B/f uffflBiiiiyiikji i &sii!iio(tt»-;| Mfetlf*. 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August 28, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past *3 > - By Susan Hinckley One woman's camping trip reported 61 years ago in the News Sixty-one years ago this week, talk in Nashville centered on the impending opening of the new Nashville State Bank, formed by merger of the Farmers & Merchants and State Savings banks; the Barry County Fair Sept. 3-6; and an extended period of dry summer weather that was pro­ ving to be a serious handicap to Michigan farmers. These stories and others were reported in The Nashville News of Aug. 29, 1929. One of the more interesting pieces in that issue, however, was a report by a local woman of a family camping trip through northern Michigan. That account, by Mrs. Ottie Lykins, follows. Mrs. Lykins writes of vaca­ tion trip in northern Michigan After being absent from your columns since last spr­ ing, again the fever of pencil pushing has overtaken me and I will write up our last trip, which was in July. Wanderlust overtook us and again we loaded up, our Pullman coach that Henry Ford puts out, and this time headed north on the morning of July 19 at 4 a.m. We were bound for Newberry, near Lake Superior, for a little recreation. We took No. 66 out of Ionia. We found it in bad con­ dition, seven large detours. We made it to Kalkaska’s fine tourist camp. At noon we stopped there for lunch. We alighted, got out our camp stove and under cover of the little free kitchen we soon had steaming hot coffee and tea, with the other lunch items, such as a home made cherry pie, bread and butter and jam, and meat sandwiches. We soon felt refreshed. Our cousins from Win­ chester, Ind., were accompa­ nying us on the trip. They were Leslie Roniger, wife and son. Here we ran into the garage for a little repair of lights and we were soon on our way again. The country between Kalkaska and Petoskey seems one deserted portion of Michigan. Homestead after homestead lies idle. People had invested good money and received nothing. Good buildings are going to waste and decay. A few miles south of Petoskey potatoes are raised extensively and tons ofpoison have been used this year on potato bugs everywhere. Petoskey is a thriving town on Little Traverse Bay. It has made considerable growth since 1907, when we last visited there. We left Petoskey with a long detour between there and Mackinaw City. The roads were pitted badly. We made it into Mackinaw City before sundown,■ which gave us a nice trip across the Straits to watch the sun set on the water. We pulled out of St. Ignace for the state park to camp for the night. The men pitched the tent in a clump of pine while we women fried ham and eggs and made tea and coffee. We had a nice table and two seats to sit on. One could smell the pine smoke from the next neighbor’s furnace as we ate our supper — fit for a king. We made our bed and crawled in. Oh, what a kick one gets out of a good night’s rest after a journey of 300 miles. We had good city water on­ ly a few feet away. As I lay there looking out at the great blue sky and the twinkling stars, I thought of what freedom meant and good health to anyone. As the cool night breeze came into our tent off the Straits, we could hear the ferry boat whistle away into the night. Finally, we were lost in slumberland. In the morning we awoke greatly refreshed with a night's rest. You could hear the ring ofthe woodsman’s ax Lakewood Community Education NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL CLASSES □ TEENAGE PARENT OR PARENT-TO-BE A program which allows the teenage parent or parent-to-be to earn high school credits, in ad­ dition to parenting skills, child development, stress management, and other skills needed to be an effective parent. Child care available and transpc-tation may be arranged, depending on loca+ion. □ ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION A program for students who need to complete high school in a nontraditional setting, it is for students 14 through 19 and has self-paced, work at your own level materials in addition to regular classes. If you have dropped out of high school or have not been successful in high school, call 616-374-8897. Classes begin September 10. Some transportation is available. as he cut a few limbs to get his breakfast. While some used the camp stove, we used both stove and furnace. We had neighbors on all sides, and each 4 had brought along their dogs. We did the same. After a hearty breakfast and all our belongings packed again for a day’s travel, we started out. Just out of St. Ignace is Turret Rock and Rab­ bit Ridge, overlooking the Straits. We traveled through wonderful territory, some of the greatest hay country in the land, and the squatters or homesteaders are a very busy set of people, getting in their crops, preparing for the long winter coming. I was carried back to my kid days when I really passed fields of growing flax in bloom. It surely reminded me of long ago to see those beautiful blue blossoms sway­ ing in the breeze. A few potatoes, but not many, are raised in the Upper Peninsula. We stopped at Engadine, a small town. It had a large cheese factory, stores and garages. We purchased some fishing poles and some lunch. We drove on several miles to Curtis, a resort on White Fish Lake. From there, it was on a couple of miles to the Big Manistique Lake. There we found an ideal place to camp near the lake. We carried water from an artesian well. The water was like ice. We were in a little maple grove. There is where we put our outdoor furnace in use, using driftwood for a fire. We brought along the furnace made out of boiler iron, large enough for a 14-inch spider, coffee pot and two kettles. Oh, boy! You should have seen the smoke curl heaven­ ward, up through the trees. We cooked one good mess of fish, ham and eggs, new peas, string beans and spuds galore and had pancakes for breakfast. We each had a tent and another tent for bur cook­ ing supplies ifit should rain. It reminded one of an Indian’s wigwam. We had one rain while cam­ ping- there. On Wednesday morning, like roving nomads, again we hit the trail, going on north. On leaving the Big Manisti­ que, we half circled it. We found lovely country - some good grazing land. The farmers were making hay. We crossed the tributaries of the Fox River, all wonder­ ful deer country. We went through a small town called Germfask. There is where we drank the best water on our trip. We arrived at Seney about 2 p.m. We bought some groceries and headed to the great northwest just through the cut-over land. Stumps were standing higher than a man’s head. The stumps didn’t show as if a forest fire had ever been over them. The Nashville tourists took a ferry across the Canadian line in 1929 and enjoyed a fine view of the Soo locks. They learned that more tonnage then passed through the American locks than through the Panama Canal. This scene shows the lower gates of the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, about 20 years earlier, following the "great wreck" of June 1909. Camping out under the great blue sky at the edge of a natural virgin forest in Michigan's upper peninsula in 192? was an exhilarating experience for the Lykins party. Their only water supply was a brook, and the water had to be boiled. This circa-1900 photo from the collection of the late John and Ella Taylor of Nashville shows an early northwoods campsite where water is drawn from a well. We drove through stump and wooded sections and more stumps for almost 20 miles. Finally, we ,ran down one road to a hunter’s lodge. They keep a caretaker there. It’s owned by a number of Detroit sportsmen, so they sent us back a half mile to the end of the lake. We camped there two nights and one day under the great blue sky, with sunshine and lovely weather. In the distance you could hear sounds from a lumber camp, and the spur of a railroad run­ ning back in that way. We passed camps where they were making fence posts. The water we' had to use was water from a brook, and we boiled that. Here we had wonderful fishing. We had our own boat on a trailer. The porcupines tried to eat the trailer up. You could hear the shrill cry of the whippoor­ will, an occasional hoot of an owl. We were at the edge of a natural virgin forest, great trees standing and some had been cut so long that large pine trees were growing out of the old rotted stumps. We climbed over logs and wound in and out.through the brush and evergreen trees ?of all names. We saw the deer drinking from the lake and saw the beaver swimming across the lake, and their dams they had built. We left this camp again on Friday forenoon. We drove over wonderful highways. Saturday night. It stormed and We stopped at Dollarville, a blew all night. One could hear small burg. Here a man told people driving tent stakes all me a man by the name of night long. A heavy wind kept Dollar came there and built a loosening the pegs. large saw mill on the TahWe got up Sunday morning, quamenon River and made a had breakfast and again hit the fortune. He said the county trail homeward over No. 27.. seat would have been there, That highway is pitted badly but they burned out the town and they are making some ex­ to get the courthouse at tensive repairs to it. Newberry. We had lunch along in the Newberry is a thriving afternoon. We had no difficul­ town, nice and clean, with ty of any kind until we were wonderful and up-to-date near Crystal, and we had to schools, and an iron factory stop and buy a new inner tube making pig iron. Between for the trailer. there and the Soo, we saw The other car that was with such wonderful forests, and us got separated at Harrison good highways. and we never got together We arrived at the Soo camp again, so we arrived home in in time to put up our tents and the wee hours of the morning have a fine supper. We found and voted to try it over again the ground the dampest there next year, but to go farther of any place we camped. northwest. On Saturday forenoon we We were within a few miles took a ferry across the Cana­ of Pictured Rocks. We want dian line and viewed the to spend one month up there in locks, which are sure a the dense forest. We feel right wonderful piece of work, at home - when a child was-at done in 1906. There were on­ the edge of nearly a thousand ly two American locks, now acres of virgin forest. there are four and more ton­ Ward Smith and Bill Martin nage passes through them than can tell you the rest. (Mrs. Otthrough the Panama canal. tie Lykins) We came back to camp and had a good dinner, packed up again and headed for St. Ignace. We passed through some of the very best farming > country for miles and miles, • {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* beautiful to behold. I’d really love to live up there. We made it across the । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA " Straits after dark and camped J THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.J in the state park near the light 4 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 J house at Mackinaw City on • BINGO ! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 28, 1990 — Page 5 Former Nashville woman pens book, recalls memories Nashville and some of its early residents appear in a fic­ tionalized account of the childhood of author Dr. Patricia McNitt Spross. The 200-page soft-cover volume recently was publish­ ed by Wilderness Adventure Books of Fowlerville, and is titled “Sundogs and Sunsets.” The title was inspired by Spross’ memory of her late Doug McNitt did the artwork for her book, including the cover, and filled in blank page spaces with sketches of remembered childhood scenes. Doug McNitt is a retired art teacher now living at Haslett. Clayton Johnson of Charlotte, a 1929 graduate of Nashville High School, also assisted Spross by helping her recall particulars of the early days. He answered her ques­ tions about the techniques of driving a Model T, hog but­ chering, cleaning bullheads and more, to help the author record these activities faithfully. Spross wrote her text in longhand, later turning it over to a professional typist. The father, banker Ralph V. McNitt, calling his children outside to see an early spring sundog or a spectacular sunset at their home on the north edge of the village. The McNitts lived on what was known as the old Feighner farm at the top of Standpipe Hill. The house still stands on the west side of the road, near the point where Bridge Street joins Highway Obituaries Harold Pitchford ■iratiljiufwlwjiilit Sunfield - Harold Pitchford, 82 of Sunfield passed away Friday, August 17, 1990. Mr. Pitchford was bom May 14,1908 in Westphalia Town­ ship, Clinton, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Watling) Pitchford. Harolds parents and four children came over to the United Stated from Liverpool England in 1904 to settle in Westphalia Township. They lived on Sam Pitchford’s muck farm. Thomas then went to digging ditches and later to farming to support his family. They had three more children, Harold was next to the youngest. In 1931 Harold traveled to the Upper Peninsula to help build roads. He was working at Bergland where he met his wife, Vivian Young and they were married March 15, 1932. To this union were born four children, Dorothy, Raymond (deceased), Charles and Bernard. Harold later worked in the woods at Morley, Michi­ gan with his brother Bill in 1936. t jdftewrterhodlobel»Mk Later moved to Ionia and then on to Grand Ledge. He was a truck driver, construc­ tion worker, he ran heavy equipment. Had a cement busi­ ness, septic service and back­ hoe business around Grand Ledge, Mulliken and Sunfield. He also worked for the Village of Sunfield. He retired in 1973 at the age of 65. He enjoyed the outdoors. One of his pasttimes was sitting outside of his home visiting with friends and neigh­ bors as they passed by. He enjoyed his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and travel­ ing up north. He leaves his wife, Vivian; three children; four grandchil­ dren; ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Raymond; his parents; three brothers; two sisters and one great' granddaughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 21 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield. Burial was at the North Eagle Cemet­ ery, Eagle, Michigan. Maple valley Athletic Boosters Meeting Rcestenhiml *k MjriiMi irti MiiWi Wednesday, August 29 tn* jjibsiiaii'i kui Starting ... 7:00 P.M. at the HIGH SCHOOL Discussion on New Track tilii bailiff ■ jiJI! jit9* '' •a r- format of the book is diary­ based. Each chapter starts with thoughts or activities of a particular day of her retire­ ment, which in turn inspires recollections of episodes from her childhood. “I’ve kept diaries for years and years,” noted Spross. She said that reading the ex­ cerpts in these journals reminded her of certain hap­ penings of long ago. Some of the stories also are based on tales that her mother, Lynde Downing McNitt, told her about “old, old days.” Dr. Spross is a retired teacher who holds degrees in elementary science and mathematics education from Michigan State University. See Nashville, page 7 Happy 13th Birthday GRANDDAUGHTER Former Nashville resident Patricia McNitt Spross has authored a book based on a fictionalized account of her growing-up years in the village. Published this month by Wilderness Adventure Books, ''Sundogs and Sunsets" is now available for purchase'at Putnam Public Library and at area bookstores. M-66. In Spross’ youth, Bridge Street, dog-legging in­ to Philadelphia Street at the bottom of the hill, was the main route into Nashville from the north. Each winter the family moved into town to stay with Uncle Charley Raymond at his Queen Street home, which was later tom down for the Kellogg School addition. Uncle Charley is the one character in Spross’ book who is identified by his real name. In her fictionalized account, the family home is located at “Hollandsville” near the “Cumosette River,” where the McNitt children find the grist mill dam a dangerous but irresistible attraction. “Nashville was such a heavenly place to grow up in,” said Spross in a recent interview. She said that in her book she “tells life like it is.” Added Spross: “People are people. These are the people of my mind and heart.” Patricia grew up with four brothers: Hugh, Ralph and twins Doug and Don. Brother SARAH on August 28th! Love ... Grandpa and Grandma Stewart (517)726-0181 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH N1MN STRCCT MetmonTMiuc. Michigan 49096 N4SHuai£ (517) 852-1717 JtW^l Maple Valley Community Education H* ® ■\t ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ... OFFERS ... Adult Education Classes i*” in the.. Adult Learning Center, 204 N. Main St., Nashville - CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 - * j pi^ Classes are offered Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Accounting English GED Preparation Math Government Reading And Many, Many More!! Science Social Studies You May Register in the Learning Center during the Above Hours! rt'M Call 852-9275 or 852-1630, or stop in!! Classes are 3 and 1/2 hours in length. You choose the classes, the time you attend, and you work at your own speed on your courses! Zl r*Zl i I; BETTY HEIDT, INSTRUCTOR-SUPERVISOR Classes are also offered in the evening at Maple Valley Jr-Sr. High School from 6:00-10:00. 0 Evening classes begin September 17, 1990 tfa fwz FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL ... Maple Valley Community Education • 852-9275 1 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28, 1990 — Page 6 Adult Education Learning Center has moved to new location The Maple Valley Adult Education Learning Center has been moved to 204 N. Main St. in Nashville and will be open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays beginning Sept. 10. Many different courses are offered, including all classes required for a high school diploma. Betty Heidt will be the in­ structor again this year and she will be in the learning center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, beginning Aug. 27, to enroll adults in the program. Classes at the learning center are 3‘/z hours in length and the students may attend classes anytime during the above hours. The staff works to fit classes into adults’ schedules. Adult education classes will be held in the evenings at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School from 6 to 10 p.m. Classes required for a high school diploma are offered, as well as computer science, welding, woodworking, ac­ counting, office update and others. Evening classes begin Sept. 17. All classes are free to those without a high school diploma and graduates under 20 as of } •• :• • I ( / /| ; | :: j | Doug and I would like to thank our children, Eric, Kandy, Heather, Matt and Derek Brown and grand­ daughter Jordan for our wonderful 25th Wedding An­ niversary Party August 11th. They all worked very hard to give us a memory we will cherish forever. We’d also like to send some special thank you’s to: Heather Rathbun, Steve and Abbie Main, Al and Sandy Muller, Betty McClary, Linda Brace (who made the cake), Todd Vorce, Terry and Woody Woodman, June Murphy, Mary Fiser and Hod Hull. We thank all who came to our party and gave us the wonderful gifts and cards and those who sent cards and extended their best wishes. These will all be treasured and remembered always. Sincerely, Doug & Nancy Brown MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Eaton County 4-H leaders invited to leaders forum Eaton County 4-H leaders are invited to participate in the 1990 North Central Regional Leaders Forum Oct. 25-28 in Kansas City, Missouri. The forum provides leader training, builds enthusiasm and gives leaders an opportunity to share ideas with leaders from 12 other states I and Monitoba. There are several sight-seeihg oppor­ tunities available also. The total cost of registration, meals, lodging (at the Adam’s Mark Hotel) and air i transportation from Lansing is / $410. State and local scholari ships are available to pay a majority or all of the ex­ penses. Selection criteria will be based on current and recent leadership responsibilities and / potential for future contribu­ to 4-H leadership. / tions If interested in taking part in / this .forum, contact the Exten­ 1 sion office by Aug. 27 at 543-2310 or 372-5594. tyou,... ( A Special Sept. 1. Other adults may take the classes for a small fee. To enroll for daytime, or evening classes, or for more information, call the Com­ munity Education Office at 852-9275. The office is located in the Jr.-Sr. High School. i MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. . .Eves 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HIWS • REALTOR Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,500!! NASHVILLE Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & currently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Call Sandy. (N-306) THORHAPPLE LAKE COTTAGE FOR $25,000!! Neat 2 bedroom cot­ tage with lake access — 2 new decks, storage shed & aluminum siding!! All in "move-in" condition. Call Sandy. (CH-269) PRICE REDUCED! THORNAPPLE LAKE POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ 70 ft. lake frontage, watch the sunsets from this beautiful.setting! Cottage has bedroom, kitchen and dining "combo" and glassed sun porch on lake side. Mature shade trees. Dock, stove, refrigerator and shed includ­ ed. (CH-346) NEW LISTING: ON 2.3 ACRES - 6 room, 2 story, 3 bedroom home "in the country," sets high, with mature trees. Near Maple Valley High School. Call for an appointment to k see!! (CH-358) DOC OVERHOLT. DON STEINBRE . ER SANDY LUNDQUIST... HUBERT DENNIS....... GARRY KNOLL.......... “TATE” MIX.............. LOOKING FOR A NICE WOODED 2 ACRES? And an exceptionally nice 2 bedroom raised ranch? This is it! Priced at $62,500. Only 7 miles to Hastings, 14 miles to Battle Creek. Call Hubert Dennis. (CH-357) NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE ON 1.5 ACRES ■ 6 room, 2 bedroom home, all recently remodeled. Oak cabinets and oak trim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 pole barn and satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools. NE of Ver­ montville. Priced at $49,000. (CH-343) IMMEDIATE POSSESSION AT CLOSE OF SALE! POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT - 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call (N-317) Hubert Dennis. VACANT LAND: LOT ON M-79 at $4,000 - East of Hastings. Has been "perk tested." Call Tate for more "info". (VL-351) 20 ACRES FOR $21,900 - LAND CONTRACT TERMS - S. of Nash­ ville, has pond & woods. Great building sites for walk-, out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) .852-1740 852-1784 .852-1543 .726-0122 852-0786 (616) 367-4092 JUST LISTED: NASHVILLE start with a good solid older home, add vinyl siding, new roof and new double pane windows in 1989! Very nice 1 stall garage. Put it in a nice neighborhood close to stores and schools and you've got this small 3 bedroom home. Ideal for young family or retirees. (N-360) Woodland Eagles donate to Putnam Library Duska Brumm (left), head librarian at Nashville's Putnam Public Library, ac­ cepted a $200 check Wednesday from Billie Marcum (right), president of the Woodland Eagles Auxiliary, and Evelyn Hankins, past president. Each year the Golden Eagles Memorial Foundation donates $200 to an area library for purchase of large print books or magazines for the elderly and the visually handicapped. In expressing her appreciation for the Eagles' generous gift, Brumm said the dona­ tion would be used to buy large print books for Putnam Library. Plastic recycling offered in county by Angie Morris, Resource Recovery Agent There are some plastics that can be recycled in Eaton County. The recycling center at the First Presbyteriarf Church in Dimondale accepts HDPE milk jugs. The jugs must be rinsed, caps taken off, and flattened. The Recyclers of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties run a recycling dropoff site at the Waverly Middle School on the fourth Saturday of. every month. They will accept HDPE plastic milk jugs. You can call 351-3757 for more in­ formation on the Recyclers dropoff sites. The Charlotte Area Recycl­ ing Effort accepts polystyrene. They will accept both the “formed” material like styrofoam cups and egg cartons and the brittle plastic. To tell if the plastic is polystyrene, look for the No. 6 in the recycling code. Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events set NOW $10,900!! NORTHERN “HIDEAWAY" - At edge of Wil­ derness State Park, older 30 ft. mobile home on approx. 6 acres, 5 miles to Lake Michi­ gan. A good buy for the money! Call Don for more information. (CH-339) BACK ON THE MARKET! "Country Home" on 10 acres between Nashville & Hastings. 2 plus bedroom home, outbuildings, private setting, great view, Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. Price: $31,500. (CH-345) NEW LAND LISTINGS l.S ACRE BUILDING lots at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS blacktop road near town. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Wednesday, August 29 Ground beef and noodles, com, spinach, cake. Thursday, August 30 Sliced beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend, bread, oleo, fruit mix. Friday, August 31 Chicken, stewed tomatoes, baby lima beans, bread, oleo, brownie. Monday, Sept. 3 Closed. Tuesday, Sept. 4 Porcupine meatballs, baby carrots, asparagus, bread, oleo, pineapple. Events Wednesday, August 29 Hastings, crafts or cards; Delton - slides by DeJong; Woodland - Ann Esdale from Red Cross. Thursday, August 30 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, August 31 Hastings, cards; ■ Nashville, popcorn; Woodland - blood pressure. Monday, Sept. 3 - Closed. Tuesday, Sept. 4 - alb sites puzzles. A common question is the time, labor and gas involv­ “why don’t recycling centers ed with getting the plastic to take more types of plastics?” market. Basically because there are a Markets can be another lot of problems involved with constraint to recycling more recycling plastic. plastics. Theoretically, most One problem recycling types ofplastics can be recycl­ centers face is finding storage ed, however, ‘plastics’ low room. Plastics are bulky and value and bulkiness makes it take up a lot of space. impossible to transport long Building a storage building or distances to markets. buying containers is a major Recycling centers can only expense for recycling centers, collect what plastics local one most groups cannot markets will accept. For­ afford. tunately, there are several The fact that plastic is light markets for plastics in this and biJlky contributes to a se­ area. Dart Container Com­ cond problem—the amount of pany in Mason accepts money you get for the polystyrene. Friedland’s in material. Reverend Toth from Lansing accepte HDPE milk the First Presbyterian Church jugs and colored plastics. in Dimondale gave me an ex­ American Plastic Recycling ample ofwhat happens at their Group in Ionia accepts recycling center. Approx­ HDPE, LDPE, polystyrene, imately 200 lbs. of plastic some polypropylene and some milk jugs can be squeezed into nylons. a large pickup truck with cab. The good news is that At three cents/lb. for the markets for plastics will materials, the center would hopefully grow and expand, end up with a grand total of making it easier for local $6. Six dollars does not go recycling centers to accept very far in reimbursement for more plastics. Congratulations on earning your Masters. We’re y proud of you. IP YOUR FAMILY Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — Skil 7Y4m Reg. ‘54.99 SALE... Circular Saw < $ Model 5150 7 Cash & Carry • While Supplies Last Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays jn Jan.. Feb. and March' 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28, 1990_ Page 7 From Our Readers Mrs. Firster's friendship remembered and cherished To the editor: On Monday, August 6, 1990 a shining light flickered in the Maple Valley communi­ ty when Mrs. Greta Firster passed away. To many of us who knew her, it was a day of profound sadness and one of reflection. She was so many things to so many people, a good wife, educator, community leader, guide, and humanitarian. She was tough, political, opi­ nionated but always caring. Her inspiration was felt by many students like me, as we faced the world after graduating from Maple Valley High School. But personally, what I remember most was her friendship. During the good and bad times ofmy life, I always could count on her support, good advise and a big welcome hug! In the late 1970s, when I embarked on a difficult and sometimes rewarding career in music, she was a source of constant support and en­ couragement. She was always behind me in all my voca­ tional and personal endeavors. In 1987, when I was severe­ ly injured in an accident, and my doctors did not think I would walk again, she was EWING WELL DRILLING INC. , OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm often on the phone to me, keeping me company and en­ couraging me to keep on fighting. She was right as usual. Today after five surgeries, I’m walking around feeling grateful to God and all those like Greta, who encouraged and prayed for me. In 1989,1 arranged to spend two days with my friend at her home. She came all the way to Lansing to pick me up as I was not able to drive at the time. We spent two memorable days conversing about our travels, current affairs, former students of Maple Valley, and ofour lives. What a rich and fulfilling life she had! Those of us who remain, can only aspire to many ofthe high standards and qualities she possessed so bountifully, and are her legacy. At Christmas-time last year, I received what would be my last letter from my friend. In it she told me of her most recent travels and ac­ tivities and she wrote, “Dan­ ny, (as she still referred to me), you’re wonderful to know. I am sure 1990 will be your best year ever!” I smiled when I read it. On August 6, 1990 the Maple Valley community lost an inspirational leader; a light flickered but was not ex­ tinguished. It will always re­ main lit for those of us who were so blessed by her exam­ ple, and by her kindnesses and friendship. Can you imagine, she said I was wonderful to know! Well let me tell you, the feeling was mutual. Knowing Mrs. Firster was not only wonderful, it was a privilege! In loving memory of Greta Firster, Daniel Van Neste Lansing We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Dawn Othmer, a student at Maple Valley High School, was one of 48 young people who was chosen to participate in Michigan State Univer­ sity’s summer ecology pro­ gram for gifted and talented high school seniors. The program took place in two sessions, from July 22 to Aug. 3 and from Aug. 5 through 17, at the Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. Othmer is the daughter of Bob and Kathy Othmer of Vermontville. The summer ecology pro­ gram for gifted and , talented high school seniors-to-be con­ tinued for the third year. The project, funded by a $100,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, was sponsored by the MSU College of Natural Science and the College ofAgriculture and Natural Resources. The program was expanded to include more students, and post-summer session workshops. Last year 32 students attended; this year 48 high schoolers from across the state were selected to par­ ticipate — 24 in each of two sessions. For the first time, students were able to choose from two different tracks for a portion ofthe program — focusing on elements of either natural science or agricultural disciplines. In addition, the program will extend into the academic year, providing post-summer weekend workshops for teachers and student groups. “We expect this program to continue, and to evolve into something a little different each year,’’ said Dr. Patrick J. Webber, KBS director. The students’ typical day in­ cluded discussions, demonstrations and hands-on field sessions and laboratory work. They interacted with MSU faculty, visiting research scientists, and undergraduate ecology students, who provided for them a varied mix of knowledge and experience. “We’re trying to use KBS MENS Wed. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 9:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 p.m MIXED Fri. 10:30 a.m. • Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. Every Other 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Phone 374-4881 1223 Lakeview Drive Lake Odessa health. Areas of emphasis within those broad fields in­ clude community-based, problem-focused health ser­ vices; a wholesome food sup­ ply; and broadening leader­ ship capacity of individuals. Projects in opportunities for youth are concentrated mainly in Michigan; support for economic development pro­ jects is provided only in Michigan. The foundation is today among the largest private philanthropic organizations in the world. It supports pro­ grams in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean and southern Africa. Limited worldwide involvement is achieved through international networks of activities related to the foundation’s program­ ming interests. For more information on the KBS program, contact Dr. George Lauff, program direc­ tor, at (616) 671-2264. Gals... We need room for our new fall coordinates. Last chance to OE Avl /O save up to ... VzlI SUMMER MERCHANDISE Hometown ApI p■■ arel. and Hastings resident, observ­ ed his 92nd birthday Wednes­ day, Aug. 22. His family held a celebra­ tion in his honor at the park Sunday, Aug. 26. All of Dewey’s seven children, 24 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren wished him continued good health and happiness. "Your Family Clothing Store" 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa 374-8730 Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-4 TIME OUT FOR Dewey J. Musser Dewey J. Musser, a long time Vermontville, Nashville teacher, and has had extensive classroom experience. Now retired, she lives in an apartment in Okemos, where she pursues her interests in writing, painting and gardening. “Sundogs and Sunsets,” dedicated to her son Harold, is her first fiction work. Spross currently is at work on a se­ quel, called “Lynnie, Your Water’s Boiling,’.’ to be published by Wilderness Press next spring. Did all of the tales in her current book actually happen? “Of course, not in exactly this way,” noted Spross. “I have made the bad much worse and the good much, much better, which is the way of great old yams." Obviously, there is no Hollandsville nor Cumosette River, but the family did live on two old farms detailed in the book. Added Spross: “Mother did tell me the strange, mystical yams, and we did live through years of hardship and poverty without ever realizing it was difficult.” “Sundogs and Sunsets” is currently available at Putnam Public Library in Nashville at $11.95 per copy. The books also will be available at Waldenbooks and at other area bookstores. TYifcNM^ MENNEN Speed Stick Nashville woman pens book, She has worked as a teacher and administrator at local and national levels and has written widely in the field. Besides writing articles for professional publications, she originated the pioneering sup­ plementary materials in space­ age mathematics. In develop­ ing these materials she con­ ducted summer workshops for teachers and authors to design space-oriented mathematics for elementary and secondary levels. Spross is a former director of elementary science and mathematics for the Lansing schools, has been a television resources and the work we’re doing here to scale up to worldwide applications,” said Dr. George Lauff, director of the program. “We also want to acquaint students with some of the career opportunities that exist in agriculture and natural resources and natural science fields.” Students were chosen based on interest in environmental science in an agricultural landscape, ability, leadership experience, and academic recommendations. There was no charge to the participants; the grant provided for coverage of fees, and room and board totaling approx­ imately $1,540 for each student. The W.K. Kellogg Founda­ tion, established in 1930 to ‘‘help people help themselves,” has distributed more than $1.2 billion in sup­ port of programs in agriculture, education and Dewey Musser marks his 92nd birthday Aug. 22 Continued from page 5 LAKEVIEW LANES Fall League Forming LADIES Mon. 9:00 p.m. Wed. 11:30 p.m. Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Local student takes part in ecology program 2.5 oz. $^69 speed CMIWABII TAHITI V- $d2fa1 370’s stick MOOO0AN1 Children's Tylenol Chewable Tablets COLGATE Bargain of the Week! Ultra Slim-Fast %'ULTRA Slim-Fast 14 oz. Selected Formulas Boston Cleaner Eucalyptamint Ointment 1 oz. or Boston .A $ Conditioning Solutions 4oz. 2 oz. j 1 Reconditioning Drops $d d 10 ml Unisol Plus Aerosol unisol 4 12 oz JerZ 2 15 ml or Pliagel 25 mi Pl tinted Plus Tylenol Sinus m Tablets or Caplets T T. . ylenol y MAXMJM STRENGTH SMJ8 MKJCAD0N $M 2B9 9 MAXIMUM-STRENGTH 24’S R —* Your Unfsoi4 Choice r sj H J ■ ■ AGE ?■» 219 Main Street., Nashville., Michiagan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28, 1990 — Page 8 Nine starters, 17 lettermen boost Lion grid chances After a year’s hiatus from the SMAA football title pic­ ture, Maple Valley coach Guenther Mittelstaedt says his team should be back in the hunt this fall. “We hope to have a good football team,” says Mittelstaedt, who returns nine starters from a 5-4 squad. “We feel we have a good group of kids who feel they can compete with anyone on the schedule.” Maple Valley, which hasn’t suffered a losing season since 1980, won the SMAA with a perfect 6-0 slate two years ago, but fell to only 3-2 a year ago. Mittelstaedt says with a total of 17 lettermen back, the team should be muchimproved in 1990. For instance offensively, Mittelstaedt will rely on an outstanding duo at running back in seniors Ron Merrill (6-0, 150) and Dan Franks (5-10, 155). Franks, who may be moved to quarterback, led the team in rushing with 621 yards and 10 touchdowns a year ago. Merrill chipped in 561 yards and a lofty 6.5 yards per carry average. The Lions have two other VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Fowler Erie Mason St. Philip Bronson Pennfield Hopkins Olivet Bellevue Portland A 7:30 H 4:00 A 7:30 H 7:30 A 7:30 A 7:30 H 7:30 A 7:30 H 7:30 starters back in end Scott Casteele (6-3, 185) and center John Shank (5-9, 210) back. Other lettermen include Matt Heinze (5-7, 170) and Andy True (5-9, 170) at guard, tackles Kevin Cheeseman (5-9, 215) and Willie Rugg (6-2, 200), center Mike Mar­ tin (6-0, 200) and end Brent Haag (5-11, 150). Mittelstaedt says much of his team’s success revolves around the development ofthe offensive line, which was decimated by graduation. “We talked to the kids in the spring and we told them if there weren’t any holes, there would be no yardage from the running backs,” he says. “We’ll see what happens.” Defensively, the team will revolve around Casteele at linebacker and a strong secon­ dary which includes Jason Hoefler (6-0, 165), Travis Hokanson (6-1, 180), Jeff Moore (6-3, 170) and Franks. Hoefler intercepted five passes a year ago while Hokanson added four. The team also has starting ends Darrel Stine (6-2, 200) and Marc Nehmer (6-2, 190) Derrick Brown (5-9, 130) at defensive back and Duff Laverty (5-8, 150) at noseguard also lettered a year ago. 517/726-0319 K * Wifim Min iwueiin '2? f £33 iwiEBLin Bj Maple Valley football: (front row) Travis Hokanson, Jeff Moore, Jason Hoefler, Scott Casteele, Mark Nehmer, Willis Rugg, Mike Martin, Scott Armour (second row) Brian Dennis, Josh Clifford, Andy True, Derek Morawski, Travis Norton, Darrel Stine, Brian Brandt, Dayton Walker, Jerome Walliczek (third row) Damon Patrick, Shawn Scott, Duff Laverty, Matt Gates, Tony Eye, Aaron Patrick, Jeremy Reynolds, Jason Byington, Matt Heinze, Wayne Moore (fourth row) Don Roscoe, Derek Brown, Brent Haag, Dan Franks, Ron Merrill, John Shank, Kevin Cheeseman, Guenther Mittelstaedt, Mike Schneiderhan. Strong golf team to keep rolling along It might not be as good as the undefeated 1984 team and, to be totally honest, coach Mike Booher isn’t even sure his Maple Valley golf team will be as good as last year’s Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — L ttfuaur — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Cornerof 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml GOLF Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 10 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 15 Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Springport Lakewood Bronson-Jamboree M.V. - Jamboree M.V. • Jamboree (JV) St. Philip Portland St. Patrick Ionia Clinton Co. Inv. Olivet Eaton Rapids Concord/Union City Pennfield (JV) St. Philip Jamboree (JV) Belding B.C.C.H.S. Pennfield Saranac/Middteville Hastings Regionals A 4:30 H 4:00 A 4:00 H 4:00 H 4:00 A 4:00 H 4:00 H 4:00 A 8:30 A 4:30 A 4:00 A 4:00 A 4:00 A 4:00 H 4:00 A 8:00 A 4:00 A 4:00 H 4:00 A FALL LEAGUE OPENINGS MONDAY WEDNESDAY cont • Women’s Teams Need Individuals 6:25/9:00 p.m. • Couples for Mixed League 9:00 p.m. • Bowlers for 2 Person Scratch League 9:00 p.m. TUESDAY • Couples for Mixed League 6:20 p.m. • Men Teams, 9:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY • Women for Afternoon League • 1 Mens Team for 6:20 p.m. THURSDAY • Women for 9:30 a.m. League • 2 Mens Teams 6:20/9:00 p.m. SUNDAY • Couples for 3:30 Mixed League Maple Valley golf: (standing) Kirk Warner, Jeff Knoll, Brice Hasselback, Rya n Rosin, Mike Booher (front) Chris Varney, Kyle Booher, Justin Thrun, Willie Rooks. team which finished first in five of the six SMAA jamborees. But make no mistake about it, says Booher, whose teams have won six of the last eight league titles. The team is capable of competing on a high level. “It’s gonna be hard,” he admits. “We lost three seniors and had another two kids transfer. Ofthe five, four were lettermen and three were all-leaguers so basically we’re facing a rebuilding year. “But I predict we can win it.” With 10 youngsters on the team, Booher does have depth. But the team has only one senior and four lettermen. Seventh grade girls’ cage coach sought HASTINGS BOWL 203 Woodlawn Ave. — HASTINGS — 945-3184 Maple Valley Schools are still looking for someone who can coach the seventh grade girls’ basketball team this fall. Anyone interested in the position is asked to call the high school office or athletic director Bill Rivest at 852-9275. The Lions will be built around senior all-leaguer Ryan Rosin and senior all-SMAA pick Kyle Booher. Rosin, an allLansing area performer, averaged 42.5 strokes per nine holes a year ago while Booher checked in at 43.5. Kirt Warner and Jeff Knoll are the other lettermen. Booher says his team’s schedule is brutal. Pennfield and Bronson are the teams to beat in the league while the non-league slate includes six Class B schools, Class D state finalist Concord and St. Patrick, which possesses the No. 1 individual golfer in Class D. “This year we’ll have to work hard, but I still think we’ll win more than we lose,” Booher says. PROPANE GAS For Refilling, Grills, Travel Trailers, Motor Homes & Etc. — No Home Delivery — Will be Closed Sept. 1, 2 & 3 KENT OIL COMPANY 735 Durkee (M-66), Nashville Phone 517-852-9210 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28. .1990 — Page 9 Lion eagers prepared for first division SMAA league finish Coach Jerry Reese has eight lettermen back from a 9-11 team — talent enough, he thinks, to propel Maple Valley’s girls basketball team into the SMAA first division. “We’ll try to improve on last year, at least to .500,” Reese says. “It’s possible if we have someone step up and become a scoring leader. We need to mature as we go along.” Maple Valley lost its top two scorers from a year ago and Reese admits the team’s No. 1 goal is to “find so­ meone to pick up the slack.” Trying to fill that spot will fall GIRLS BASKETBALL Aug. 30 Portland St. Patrick Sept. 4 Galesburg Augusta Sept. 6 Athens Sept. 10 Delton Sept. 11 Charlotte Sept. 17 Lansing Christian Sept. 19 Bronson Sept. 24 St. Philip Sept. 27 Pewamo Westphalia Oct. 3 Pennfield Oct. 4 Paw Paw Oct. 8 Bellevue Oct. 10 Olivet Oct. 17 Bronson Oct. 22 Lansing Christian Oct. 24 St. Philip Oct. 30 Lakewood Nov. 2 Pennfield Nov. 7 Bellevue Nov. 9 Olivet Nov. 12 Districts H H H A A A A H A H H A A H H A A A H H 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 6:00 6:00 5:30 5:30 6:00 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 6:00 5:30 5:30 5:30 to either the team’s two retur­ ning senior forwards, Tammy Ashley and Lisa Long, or last year’s.sixth and seventh men, Debra Joostbems and Kayli Orman. Other returning lettermen include Emily Butler, Anna Goodrich, Jennifer Swartz and Tina Yost. Reese says keys to the team are the development of Goodrich at point guard and the transition ofjuniors Janet Boudrey and Jennifer Phenix to varsity competition. With Orman at 6-1 and JoOstbems and Ashley at 5-8, Reese says the team has decent height, but the shooting and the development of the younger players are musts for success. Reese says Bronson, which finished second a year ago and returns four lettermen, is the team to shoot at in the SMAA. Defending champ St. Philip should also be strong. Maple Valley basketball: (standing) Sara DeGroot, Jennifer Phenix, Hollie Hale, Leigh Stine, Janet Boldrey (front) Kayli Orman, Debra Joostbems, Tina Yost,. Anna Goodrich, Jennifer Swartz, Lisa Long, Emily Butler, Tammy Ashley. 1990 FOOTBALL These area merchants support the year-round! Let’s SUPPORT THESE MERCHANTS Eaton Federal Savings Bank Kent Oil Co. 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1830 M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 Nancy s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Vermontville Hardware Bob’s Service Shop Mace Pharmacy Wheeler Marine Service 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 South M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9500 Furniture Stripping by Elaine and Stuart Mirror’s Image 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 The Carpenter’s Den O’Dell’s Towing 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 Hastings City Bank 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 Hometown Lumber 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 State Farm Insurance — Ruth Hughes — 119 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1985 or 852-1986 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 White, Ford & New Holland Michigan Entertainment Center 10030 Thomapple Lk. Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9481 133Vi S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 Goodtime Pizza Hecker Agency 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 Diana’s Place Powers Service 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 848-8488 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 105 Washington St., Nasvhille Phone 517-852-9301 Sweet and How Good 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Homes 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-0840 The Ole Cookstove 174 S. Main, Vermontville Hours: Monday-Thursday 7-3; Saturday 7-8 999 Reed St., Nasvhille Phone 852-1991 Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 Maple Valley Real Estate Citizen’s Elevator Company 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Carl’s Super Market, Inc. Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 The Outpost 1515 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1000 Bakery - Pizza - Subs - Videos - Pop �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28, 1990 — Page 10 Youth dominates Maple Valley Lions Cross Country squads Experience? Unfortunately not much for the Maple Valley boys and girls cross country teams. The boys squad has only one senior among four return­ ing lettermen while the girls have two among three lettermen. The lack of experience and senior leadership isn’t lost on coach Gary Hamilton, who is looking on the bright side. “Hopefully that gives us something to build on,” he says. Back for the boys are Justin Ordiway, Steve Ainsworth, Matt Bowen and Brad San­ to get closer to .500,” he som. Ainsworth made the All- says. “The girls should be SMAA team last fall while just as good as last year.” Ordiway is the lone senior. CROSS COUNTRY Returning girls are Kathy A 4:30 Stairs, Cindy Furlong and Aug. 30 Hastings/lonia Sept. 6 St. Philip A 5:00 Elisia Ayars. Furlong was Sept. 8 Barry Co. Open A10:00 named to the SMAA all­ Sept. 11 Bronson H 5:00 league team a year ago and SSept. 13 Saranac/Pewamo West. A 4:30 Sept. 15 Olivet College A TBA along with Ayars are the Sept. 18 Pennfield A 5:00 team’s only seniors. Sept. 20 Charlotte/Portland A 4:45 Largely because ofthe inex­ Sept. 22 Olivet Invit. A10:00 perience, Hamilton is expec­ Sept. 29 Carson City A 9:00 Oct. 2 Olivet H 5:00 ting modest improvement. 9 Bellevue A 5:00 The girls compiled a 5-4 mark Oct. Oct. 13 Greater Lansing Inv. A10:00 while the boys are coming off Oct. 23 SMAA A 4:30 a 1-9 record. Oct. 27 Regionals A TBA A TBA “We’re hoping for the boys Nov. 3 State Eaton County 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament held, 23 participate First place in Archery Divi­ Despite the rain, 23 4-H members from throughout the sion IV was Howard Troutner county participated in the of Eaton Rapids. Archery 1990 Eaton County 4-H Division VII winners were Shooting Sports Tournament first place Patrick Priesman of Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Vermontville; second place Shane Rugg of Battle Creek; Bellevue Conservation Club. In the Archery Division I, and third place Alain Serven Courtney Pfiester of Bellevue of Bellevue. Archery VIII took first place, in the Ar­ winners were first place Jacob chery Division HI, first place 'Williams ofVermontville; se­ went to Jason Troutner of cond place Tom Pfiester of Eaton Rapids, and second Bellevue; and third place place went to Amy Jo Parish Richard Seume of Bellevue. In the Rifle category Diviof Vermontville. — NOTICE — Nashville Residents The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting regularly scheduled for September 20 has been changed to September 13, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Zoning Board of Appeals • 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, August 15, 1990. 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. LINDA M. TWITCHELL Clerk of the Board off Commissioners sion I winners were first place Shane Rugg and second place Matt Williams of Vermont­ ville. Division II first place winner was Justin Sivyer of Mulliken. Trap category winners in­ cluded in Division I first place Paul Tefft of Grand Ledge, and Jay Hokanson of Ver­ montville took second place. In Division II, winners includ­ ed first place Chad Tefft of Grand Ledge; two-way tie for second place Dan Lischkge of DeWitt. In the Skeet Category Divi­ sion I winners included Paul Tefft first place and Jay Hokanson second place. Divi­ sion II winners were first place Chad Tefft, second place David Lischkge and third place Dan Lischkge. In the Black Powder Category winners were Howard Troutner first place, Jacob Williams second place, and third place Tom Pfiester. BB gun winners included in Division I first place Joseph Pifer of Charlotte, second place Robert Pifer of Charlotte and third place James Arras of Eaton Rapids. Division II first place winners was B.J. Seume of Bellevue. Several ofthe 4-H members will be competing at the 1990 State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Capital Area Sport­ sman’s League in Lansing. Maple Valley cross country: (front) Spring Javor, Kathy Stairs, Elisha Ayars, Michelle Gidner, Cindy Furlong (second row) Jim Edinger and Steve Ainsworth (standing) Gary Hamilton, Kevin Burd, Chris Mudrey and Brad Samsom. VERMONTVILLE PEE WEE LEAGUE CHAMPS Pictured are the 1990 Vermontville Pee Wee League champs. The boys were undefeated in league play with a record of 9-0. The offense scored a total of 250 runs while the defense gave up 139. Team members are (front row, from left) Ben Shepard, Kyle Lackscheide, Loren Wright, Craig McDougal, Ken Lackscheide, Kyle Kines, (back row) Coach Neil Gee, Josh Cook, Matt Rasey, Jason Thompson, Adam Thompson, Jeremiah Morris, Greg Shook and Coach Mark Shook. For Sale Garage Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and'show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Lots of very nice clothes, infant thru adult sizes, furniture, 12ft boat and trailer, lots of misc. Aug. 31 and Sept 1,9am to 6pm at Linda Boldrey’s, 1 mile south of Nashville on M66. 6 Business Services Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT General labor. Needed now to the end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 for additional information TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. TOOCL S ALES W 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan Both Day and Night Shifts Available BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment R OOFING-SIDINGREMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a caft - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.__________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. e.o.e. GLNLHAl MtBtHilOISi 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 A Big Thank You to the following merchants for donating prizes for Thomapple Manor Employee Picnic. Our Hats Offto You ... Mace Pharmacy Nashville Hardware Pop Shop (Amoco) Country Video COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 1V4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service bn Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28. 1990 — Page 11 Eaton County Sheriff offers school bus safety tips “The yellow school buses will soon be on the road again with the start of school,” says Sheriff Art Kelsey of Eaton County. The sheriff offers the following list of safety rules for children who will be riding the buses to school: When Waiting for the Bus: - Always be on time at the bus stop. - Always wait quietly and orderly so that the bus driver can see you. - Always stand back and away from moving traffic. - Never accept rides with friendly strangers who offer rides to school. When Getting on the Bus: - Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop. - Never crowd around the door of the school bus. - Go directly to a seat and stay there. When Riding the Bus: - Always be courteous to the bus driver and the other passengers. - Remember where the emergency exit is and how to use it. - Never put your head, arms or hands out the window. - Never throw food or trash on the bus seat, floor or out the window. - Do not distract the bus driver. - Never drink or do drugs. Always report people doing or selling drugs to your teachers or principal. When Leaving the Bus: - Wait in the seat until the bus comes to a complete stop. - Always use the hand rail by the bus door. - Stay alert to any moving traffic. - Never cross the road until it is safe to do so and the bus USED EQUIPMENT f/w- Extension Homemakers council to meet Sept. 4 The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 9:30 a.m. in the Farm Bureau Community Room. Business to be discussed will include September and October Lesson Days, membership renewal and state convention. “Each Study Group representative should plan to attend or send an alternate,” explains Betty Cook, Exten­ sion Homemaker Council President. “Mailbox and Associate Members are in­ vited to attend as well.” driver can see you. “Be a safe passenger who sets a good example and obeys all ofthe school safety rules,” reminds Kelsey, “and all Eaton County children will get to school and back safely.” tractors Vermontville News Goodbye to the Tomans Nancy and David Toman, a popular local couple who were to depart Sunday for their new home in the Seattle area, were honored Fridayuafternoon at a par-, ty at Good Time Pizza in Nashville, where both have been employed. Toman, who graduated last spring from Olivet college with a degree in history and physical education, will be working as a teacher in their new location. He is a Maple Valleyh High School graduate, while his wife lived 19 years in Washington before the couple moved here three years ago. He has also been a Nashville Village Trustee for the past 18 months, and the council at Thurday's meeting ex­ pressed regret at losing him. NOTICE The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held August 9, 1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fifty-seven relatives and friends gathered at the Harold Benedict home Saturday to en­ joy dinner with him on his 80th birthday. Guests were present from Oberdorfelden, West Ger­ many; Mundelein and Mt. Prospect, Ill.; Andrews and N. Manchester, Ind.; Battle Creek, Waterford, Charlotte, Ann" Arbor, Chelsea, Lans­ ing, Lake Odessa, Vermont- ville, Detroit and Carriere, Miss. A beautiful day includ­ ed many well wishes, con­ gratulations, hugs, kisses, cards and gifts (and food!) Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgang Dietz from Oberdorfelden, West Germany, Mr. and Mrs. John Hague from Baines, Kansas and Mrs. Fred Adams of Lansing have been recent dinner guests of the Harold Benedicts. School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, August 29 Ravolli, peas, peanut butter sandwich, pears. Thursday, August 30 Hot dogs, potato chips, bak­ ed beans, peaches. Friday, August 31 Pizza, com, pickles, peanut butter sandwich, cherries. Monday, Sept. 3 No School. Labor day. Tuesday, Sept. 4 Fiesta Stix, green beans, cheese sandwich, applesauce. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, August 29 ♦Salad, *Pizza, peas, fresh fruit. Thursday, August 30 ♦Salad, *Sloppy Jo, *Com Dog, green beans, salad, bar, crackers. Friday, August 31 ♦Salad, *Burritos, sauce/cheese, green beans, applesauce, cookie. Monday, Sept. 3 No School. Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 4 ♦Salad, *Hamburer/bun, ♦Cheeseburger, french fries, applesauce. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING September 12, 1990, 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber, Nashville. PUR­ POSE: Russ Cerny is requesting a special use permit to hold the Barry County District Camporee in Riverfront Park and/or the public access park area to the south of Riverfront Park on September 21-23. Zoning Board of Appeals HAYFORAGE EQUIPMENT The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Aug. 22 - Post Fair Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fair Office, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Aug. 25 - 4-H Fish, Fun and Fellowship Clinic and Contest, 8 a.m., Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. Aug. 25 - 4-H Kite Making Class, 1 p.m., Courthouse Lawn, Hastings, (register at Extension Office, 948-4862). Kites will be flown at Hastings. Airport during Dawn Patrol Program on Aug. 26 at noon. Aug. 25 - 4-H Rocket Science Workshop, 2:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Room 108, Hastings (register at the Extension Office 948-4862, cost is $15 and covers rocket materials and airplane ride). Rockets will be launched during Dawn Patrol Program at Hastings Air­ port on Aug. 26 at noon. Aug. 26 - Dawn Patrol Program, Hastings Airport, Youth Ac­ tivities 9 a.m. to noon. Aug. 29 - Navy Bean Variety Tour, 5 p.m. (contact Extension Office for details). 84 JD 3970 Forage Harvester 80 JD 346 Baler with 30 Ejector Cehl 1090 MO-CO New Holland 845 Round Baler New Holland 1495 S.P. windrower MFI 2 sq. baler JD 38 Forage harvester JD 8350 18X7 Drill JD F-145 4/16 Plow JD RW 12 Ft. disk celnco 9 shank soli saver Bush hog 22 ft. drag (2) JD FB 15x7 drill JD FB 13X7 drill -LAWN& CARDER '89 5TX SO '88 JD 185 with 46" mower '88 JD 850 With 72" mower, 306 HRS '88 JD 318 with 50" mower, 212 HRS '88 JD 240 With 38" mower '87 JD 318 With 46" mower, 177 HRS '87 Bolens STI 60 '86 JD 430 diesel with 60" mower '82 JD 108 '82 JD 210 with 39" mower '81 JD 212 with 47" mower '80 JD 212 with 47" mower '69 JD 60 with 34" mower '68 JD 112 with 47" mower Case 210 with 40" mower Bolens FS 11 Hinge Steer Wheel Horse 308-8 with 36" mower THORNAPPLE VALLEY Runs M-37 Hastings (616) 945-9526 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, August 28, 1990 — Page 12 Harvest Fest huge success r The Maple Valley Senior High School band was a crowd pleaser. Midway in the march they stopped for a lively dance that won applause from the audience. Talents of many artisans were obvious in the goods displayed for sale at the populuar arts and Crafts show. The Muzzleloaders' campground on the old Riverside athletic field was an attraction for visitors who learned about life in the 1800s. from front__ items was offered for sale, gave a generous contribution last-minute arrangements with and the exhibits proved to be a to help pay for the fireworks festival organizers, set the big attraction to festival­ display that capped the chopper down on the new ball field grounds and offered festival. goers. The Nashville Lions Club rides at $15 each, normally A pancake breakfast at the local fire station, served by operated a Hawaiian Snow taking two passengers at a Cone trailer at the festival, time. the fireman and their wives, Considering that there was started the day both Saturday and did well, reported Mace. Meanwhile at the no advance publicity, they did and Sunday. The fund-raiser added to the department’s Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous, a fair amount of business. equipment fund and was rated organizer Hank Felder Jr. said The excitement of the he had 61 shooters on Satur- helicopter helped relieve some a success. Across the street at Putnam day, 10 more than last year. of the sting from the missing Another popular feature balloon launch, which had Public Library, a book sale was conducted Saturday by was the canoe shoot on the been set to go at 6 p.m. Friends ofthe Library to raise Thomapple River, which adTerry Elliott of Eagles Soar money to help with library joins the campground. A cool Hot Air Balloons of Battle breeze and a shady riverbank Creek had been paid $200 in projects. Little Paul Henry Felder made this an attraction for advance by the Chamber for and Rachel Sears were crown­ spectators. Activities at the the flight in which he was to ed 1990 Kiddie Harvest King encampment continued carry two passengers chosen and Queen. Along with the six through Sunday. by a local drawing. Mike other candidates, Richard Saturday, afternoon an Thome, co-chairman of the Singer, Ryan Fenner, Kellen unadvertised appearance by festival, had been in recent Dunkelgerger, Justin Smith, the Central Michigan contact with Elliott to re­ Jessilyn Dunkelberger and Helicopter of Charlotte added confirm the flight, and though Valerie Smith, they later rode a bit of excitement to the his balloon had crashed in in the Harvest Parade. festival. The crew, making Continued on next page— Harold Christiansen, a former Nashville Village President and longtime com­ munity volunteer, led the 1990 Harvest Festival parade as grand marshal. Accom­ panied by his 12-year-old Pomeranian, “Suky,” he rode in an antique fire engine owned by the local department. Other colorful and enter­ taining entries comprised an exciting parade that drew many favorable comments from spectators. The Maple Valley Senior High band, under the direc­ tion of Dennis Vanderhoef, stopped midway in the march to perform a jazzy dance number that delighted the crowd. “The parade was grand,” said Dave Mace, president of the festival-sponsoring Chamber of Commerce. He pointed out that Ruth Beardslee did the majority of the work in lining up entries for the event. Mace also said many other individuals and groups who are not Chamber members nevertheless contributed greatly to the success of the festival. He said Judy Hook did a lot of the work in organizing the Paul Henry Felder and Rachel Sears were named arts and crafts show, and Leo Carroll was responsible for Kiddie King and Queen of the Harvest Festival, winnarranging the performance ing the title by penny votes. Later, they and the other Saturday evening by a six contestants rode in the Harvest parade. Bellevue square dance club. Nashville’s Department of Public Works crew did a lot of extra work, noted Mace, in mowing the festival grounds, moving bleachers for the square dance show, etc., and the local VFW Post No. 8260 Barry County’s most complete Printing Facility...We handle all jobs ‘BIG or small-front start to completed job. Give us a call TODAY! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Barry County's Largest and Most complete Printing Facility (616) 945-5078 FAX (616) 9F4AX5-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the City Limits Vivian Bellgraph of Sparta takes a break from her work to enjoy her dogs, Alisa on her lap and Repo at her feet. She and her husband "Pappy Joe" make black ash baskets, which they sell at the encamp­ ments they attend throughout the season. The dogs, she says, are "good campers." �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28. 1990 — Page 13 From previous page gss?'1 I i Battle Creek a couple weeks ago, Elliott had assured him he could make repairs and fulfill the Nashville obligation, said Thome. In fact, at about 8 a.m. Saturday, another Battle Creek balloonist had stopped by and told Thome that if the weather remained favorable (as it did) he and a couple others would bring their air­ craft here and join in the flight just for the fun of it. 'The ballonist said he was impress­ ed with the grounds available for launch in Nashville. But they also never showed up. No word from Elliott was received Saturday evening or Sunday forenoon, and he could not be reached by due'll % Sh?* Antique and classic cars were an eye-catching addition to the paraae. An unusual feature in the parade was the appearance of miniature horses, entered by an Assyria owner. ?"F- These two men attach 1990 Nashville Encampment medallions to their "possible bags," in which they carry ammunition, etc. Males at the Muzzleloaders' Rendezvous dress as mountain men, voyagers or traders. Authenticity is stressed. phone. Sharing the disappointment were Richard and Ruth Lowmaster of Birmingham, Mich., parents of Stephanie Thome, who were to be the passengers on Elliott’s flight. A dance at the VFW Hall concluded the 1990 Harvest Festival, with proceeds ear­ marked to help pay for the fireworks display, which immediatly preceded the dance. A collection taken up during the fireworks show also will defray the $2,200 cost of the display. About $140 was rais­ ed at the dance, and about $150 received in the collec­ tion, according to co­ chairmen Thorne and Mace. The Chamber will meet later in the week to tally total receipts and expenditures of the festival, said Thorne. “The festival was real positive,’’noted Thorne. “People seemed to have a great time.” Despite the balloon disappointment, he said the celebration went very well, and the fireworks display was “super.” [QteaisflielWWi* (aleiifeWl^ GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM Square-dancing on a wagon by the Bellevue Whirl-a-ways Club entertained parade spectators. YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 ITIRPLE VHUdE Y new .. .a localpaper oftoday! - Youngsters on decorated bicycles added a bit of color to the parade. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 28, 1990 — Page 14 Mole damage on rise in Eaton County lawns, gardens Weather conditions during the middle of August have been favorable for increased mole damage to lawns and gardens that Eaton County homeowners are experiencing. “The wet, humid conditions, combined with moderate temperatures, have been responsible for increased mole activity in lawns and gardens because of increased insect activity close to the soil surface,” says Allen Krizek, Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service Director. According to Glenn Duddear, Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension Wildlife Specialist, correct species identification is vital to mole damage control. The eastern mole has a naked red nose and a short tail; the stamosed mole has a large red nose with several finger-like projections and a long tail. Identifying the kind of tun­ nel is another method of iden­ tification that can be used. The eastern mole makes many shallow, tunnels that raise the soil into long, winding twoinch high ridges. The few mounds the eastern mole does make are low, rounded and often have bits of turf on them. The stamosed mole does Local student earns cage scholarship Heidi Reese, daughter of Jerry and Sharon Reese of Vermontville, has been awarded a scholarship from the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. The award is made to children of its members based on scholarship and extra­ curricular activities. Heidi will be attending Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. Write a soldier... The Pentagon has establish­ ed a special mailing address so churches, schools, and any other organizations or citizens that wish to send letters to sailors and marines stationed in the Pursian Gulfmay do so. The address is: “Write To Any Serviceman” Operation Desert Shield FPO New York 09866-0006 The letters recieved will be distributed evenly among the servicemen. There is a 12 oz. weight limit on letters and no parcels will be accepted. or not the tunnel being con­ sidered for the placement of the trap is active. To locate active tunnels of the eastern mole, gently push soil downward for a short sec­ tion of every ridge present in your lawn or garden. Any ridge that has been pushed back up within 12 to 24 hours is an active tunnel. The star­ nosed mole tunnels can be located by scattering the soil of each mound until it is flat. Mounds pushed back up within 24 to 48 hours are active. To trap eastern moles, set the trap on top of active ridges. Be sure to work the harpoons or jaws of the trap back and forth or up and down Publication available for bird and mammal watchers Heidi Reese Serving Our Country Rickie G. Vessecchia Army National Guard Private Rickie G. Vessecchia not burrow close to the soil surface but does make large mounds that may be more than six inches high and 12 in­ ches wide. Moles frequently cause damage, but are also beneficial because they feed on insects, worms and other invertebrates. They also ir­ rigate and aerate the soil by burrowing. Occasionally they eat plant seeds, roots and bulbs, but most damage is done while burrowing for in­ sects when they uproot the plants and grass roots. There are many ways to control moles.' According to Krizek, trapping is the best method. Inorder to trap moles it must be determined whether has completed a wheeledvehicle mechanic course at the U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Jackson, S.C. During the course, students were trained to perform maintenance and assist in the repair of automotive vehicles and associated equipment. Vessecchia was an honor graduate of the course. He is the son of Mary M. Coffman and stepson of John G. Coffman of 230 Phillips, Nashville. His wife, Cathy, is the daughter of Charles and Jan Bumgardner of 116 Grand Ledge Highway, Sunfield. The private is a 1973 graduate of Maple Valley High School. The extension publication, “Shelves, Houses and Feeders for Birds and Mam­ mals” is now available at the Eaton County Extension office. This publication is for the bird or mammal watcher that has not constructed a structure to attract a particular species of bird or mammal. Included in this publication are con­ struction plans for 17 different houses to accommodate 11 bird and 3 mammal species. Construction plans for feeders are also provided. Nesting and dwelling houses encourage certain birds and mammals to take up residence at the site the house is constructed. Bird house and feeder con­ struction can be an excellent project for school classes, FFA, Scouts, 4-H, conserva­ tion clubs and other related groups. If you would like a copy of this publication stop by the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte, MI 48813 or call 517/543-2310 or 372-5594 for more information. The publication will cost $1 if picked up at the Extension office or $2.75 if sent to your home. Thank You Miscellaneous CARD OF THANKS Our heartfull thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in the loss of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Margaret Wagner. For the many kindesses shown all ofus in the past 6 months, we are deeply grateful. Tom and Irene (Wagner) Lawler Arvid and Jane (Lawler) Haurunen, Jonathan, Jenny John and Amy Lawler MANY THANKS Dot and I would like to express our sincere appreciation to our friends and family for the flowers, fresh fruits, vegetables, and the cards sent A special thank you, to the Tom Nehmer family, for help with the yard work. Raymond Shaffer ADULT EDUCATION-.Well Worth Your Time!! Call Maple Valley Adult Education 852-9275.________________ Are you fearful ofreturning to classes? YOU CAN DO IT!! Call Kay at Maple Valley Educaiton 852-9275. Daytime Adult Education Classes begin September 10. Call NOW to enroll! Maple Valley Adult Educaiton 852-9275. NEED BUS TRANSPORTA­ TION for your group? Call Hartzler, Inc. 374-8169 or 1-800-654-8738.__ YARD AND HOME SERVICES. Call the Handy­ man. 852-2069. EARLY DEADLINES As a result of Labor Day, the ... DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING for the September 5th issue will be ... THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 at 5:00 P.M. 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Broadway, Hastings. through the soil to insure smooth penetration ofthe soil, regardless of the type of mole being trapped. To set a trap for stamosed moles it is necessary to dig a hole, usually four to six inches below the surface of the ground, next to the top of the active mounds. A hole then needs to be dug that is perpen­ dicular to the mound along the bottom of the other hole. The hole should extend into the mole’s tunnel. Refill the hole with enough soil to cover the mole’s tunnel with approx­ imately two inches of soil. Set the harpoon type trap into the hole. “Trapping will not eliminate moles overnight,” says Krizek. “Patiently use the traps until you have ridded yourself of the pest.” An alternative to trapping is to directly kill the mole. This method is time consuming, which requires someone to observe what time of day the moles are most active and wait for the tunnel ridges to be pushed up by the eastern mole. The observer must then approach the ridge quietly and use a shovel or similar instru­ ment and stick it into the ridge just behind where it is being lifted up. This method of con­ trol is not effective against the stamosed mole. Other control methods that are effective in special situa­ tions include treating bulbs with thiram prior to planting to repel moles for several weeks and planting a strip of marigolds, castor beans, fritillaria or the mole plant around a designated area, which reduces mole entrance into the area. Some methods of control that do hot work includes us­ ing poison baits .(including arsenic treated peanuts, arsenic treated pellets and zinc phosphide treated pellets), us­ ing home remedies (including placing mothballs and motor oil in tunnels, liming the soil or flooding the tunnels) and using cats as a form of con­ trol. Cats often kill shrews, which prey on the mole. For more information on mole control, contact the Cooperative Extension office at 543-2310. New manual tells how to grow healthier Maple Trees New Manual Provides the Guidance Sugar bush owners and maple syrup lovers will welcome the publication of “Sugar Bush Management: A Guide to Maintaining Tree Health”, produced as a cooperative effort between the United States and Canada. The guide is intended to help managers of sugar bushes throughout northeastern North America evaluate and main­ tain the health of their trees. Sugar bush health has been a subject of concern in recent years. Pockets of sugar maple decline have been reported in the United States and Canada. In response to the problem, the U.S. and Canada formed the international North America Sugar Maple Decline Project (NAMP). NAMP was initiated by the USDA Forest Service under its Eastern Hardwoods Research Cooperative headed by Dr. Max McFadden, in Radnor, Pa. The project is conducted in cooperation with Forestry Canada, Frank Oberle, minister. Their main goal in the pro­ ject, which runs through 1990, is to monitor tree health condition in sugar bushes and undisturbed maple stands. “This manual supports ourgoal of evaluating and main­ taining tree health,” said McFadden, upon release of the publication. He added that the manual offers “a general understanding of relationships between sugar maple and its environment, which is really the best way to recognize and prevent problems.” Published by the Forest Ser­ vice as General Technical Report NE-129, the manual is available free of charge from: Publications Group, Nor­ theastern Forest Experiment Station, 359 Main Road, Delaware, OH 43015, telephone (614) 363-0023. Private land antlerless deer application deadline nears Farmers and landowners with 40 or more acres are eligible to obtain as many private land antlerless deer permits for their property as they desire. All members of the lan­ downers family, relatives, renters and friends or guests to whom permission is given can apply for the private land antlerless deer license. These licenses are only valid on the property of the land owner to whom they were granted. Hunting on private land adjacent from the land owner must be cleared by neighboring owners. This year’s antlerless deer season dates are as follows: regular firearm (Zones 1, 2 or 3) Nov. 15 to 30, muzzleloading (Zone 1) Dec. 7 to 16, muzzleloading (Zones 2 and 3) Dec. 14 to 23 and ar­ chery (Zones 1, 2, and 3) Dec. 1 to Jan. 1. According to Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension wildlife specialist, the Department of Natural Resources has in- formed me that in almost all areas, everyone who applies for a private land license will receive it, barring no errors on the part of the applicant. Successful applicants will be notified by Nov. 1. The deadline for applica­ tions to be turned in is Sept. 24. Send applications to Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division, Box 30028, Lans­ ing, MI 48909. For more in­ formation call 517-373-1263. It's a girl! Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fox (Sandi Edwards) would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Alexandra Kay, born on July 30th, 1990. Weight: 9 lbs. 12.1 ozs., 22% inches long. She was bom at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. 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Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 6 — Tuesday, September 4, 1990 Plans get underway for 1991 Nashville Harvest Festival by Susan Hinckley > Staff Writer A bigger and better 1991 Harvest Festival is the goal of the committee responsible for organizing the recent Nashville celebration. Meeting Thursday evening, the group reviewed the pluses and minuses of the Aug. 24-26 event and discussed ways to improve next year’s offering. The committee agreed there were many excellent attrac­ tions at the recent festival, naming the fireworks show, the square dance exhibition and the Muzzleloaders’ gathering as some of the highlights. They agreed, however, that more attractions are needed to entertain adults and children, and they will seek community help in organizing a larger program for 1991. Included in the suggestions were a talent contest, Junior Olympics, three-on-three basketball, a dunk tank, trac­ tor pulls, children’s games and a pony pull. Dave Mace, president of the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce, sponsors of the recent festival, said “Every organization in the community should participate.” Ways to solicit help were discussed. Mike Thome, co­ See Plans, on page 2 Drunken bet with buddy ends in sexual assault, arrest J-Ad Graphics News Service CASTLETON TWP. - A man who reportedly made a drunken bet with a buddy that he would have sex with a particular woman ha,s been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting the woman. John W. Eastman Jr., 18, of 193 Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, was arrested at his place of employment in Grand Rapids hours after the Aug. 24 attack. That morning the Barry County Prosecutor's Office had issued a warrant charging Eastman with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Dave Oakland said Eastman and a friend had spent the previous evening drinking beer and driving around the area with several other friends. The group found someone to buy them a case of beer early in the evening, finished it and later found a buyer to purchase a second case for them, Oakland said. Sometime after 2 a.m. Aug. 24, Eastman and a friend stopped at a mobile home at Thornapple Lake Es­ tates and woke up the 20year-old woman living there with her 10-month-old son. The victim told police she See Drunken, on page2 Members of the Nashville Harvest Festival committee met last Thursday evening to map stategy for an even better festival next year. Opening of Vermontville's Opera House to be a 'Victorian' affair Old Methodist parsonage to be moved soon by new owner J-Ad Graphics News Service The old Methodist par­ sonage in Nashville soon will be moved from its site on Washington Street, but not by the man who bought it at auc­ tion in April. Robert Potter, who paid $200 for the building on the condition that it be moved in two months, ran into pro­ blems raising enough money to make the required pre- payment to utility companies that would have had to move their lines to facilite the transfer to his 20-acre site on Guy Road. In a July interview, Potter estimated that he would have $20,000 into the house when it was relocated. Joe Andrews, representing Stanton Realtors, the firm that handled the April auction of the parsonage, said last week that Martin Dawson of Nashville is the new owner of the house. Dawson, who could not be reached for com­ ment, reportedly plans to move it Sept. 7. In addition to the problem of financing the move, Potter also hit a snag with the State Health Department, which questioned the water and sewer facilites on the propos- See Methodist, on page 2 Dedication of the newly-renovated Vermontville Opera House will be a Victorian affair, set for the afternoon of Armistice Day, Nov. 11. A state grant is helping restore the interior of the historic red brick structure, built in 1898 with funds solicited from the township and village. Over the years the Opera House has benn the site of stage plays, political and social events and religious services. by Susan Hinckley There is a new owner of the old United Methodist parsonage in Nashville, and it is soon to be removed from its site on Washington Street. Failure of the first buyer to move the house on schedule had slowed an addition planned by the church. Staff Writer The Vermontville’s Friends of the Opera House decided Wednesday that the theme of an open house to' celebrate restoration of the historic building will be in keeping with the era of the structure. “We would like to make it a Victorian affair, as much as we can,” said Hildred Peabody, secretary of the Friends Committee which is overseeing the restoration project. The open house is set for Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. Peabody added that at the Aug. 29 meeting the group ironed out many of the details of the celebration. Invitations will be sent to several dignitaries and officials, she said. Work is progessing on schedule for the renovation project, largely funded by a $25,000 Michigan Equity Grant from the State Depart­ ment of Commmerce. Ver­ montville’s required contribuSee Opening, on page 2 In This Issue... • Former Nashville couple working in Middle East • Maple Valley seeks new athletic league • Area students return to school • Lion gridders take to the field �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, September 4, 1990 — Page 2 Plans underway for Harvest Festival 1991 r chairman of the 1990 celebra­ tion, suggested the Festival Committee approach various local organizations and ex­ plain, “We need you to do this," and then get a commit­ ment from that particular group to be responsible for a certain activity. “Let them come to the chamber if there is something they need,“added Thorne. The role of the chamber as sole sponsors of the festival was also considered by the committee Thursday. Bonnie White, a member of the festival group but not a Chamber member, suggested that a Harvest Festival organization, separate and apart from the Chamber of Commerce, be formed to take charge of planning and staging the annual event. The role of festival sponsor has been re- assumed by the chamber in recent years. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the celebration was sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., a non-profit local group dedicated to raising funds to build the new ball field and recreational facilites now located west of the Main Street business district. The festivals proved to be suc­ cessful money-makers under RRDC direction. Nashville’s Harvest Festivals date back to 1906, with a lapse occurring during World War II and again in the 1960s. The RRDC revived the annual event in 1977, follow­ ing the village’s successful celebration to mark the na­ tion’s bicentennial a year earlier. In a financial report presented Thursday by Chamber Treasurer Joan Winegar, the committee learned that costs of the 1990 festival totaled $2,758, while receipts were $1,895. In addition, the committee approved an additional $500 Opening of Opera House, tion was $5,000 cash and $5,000 in-kind (labor by local volunteers). The cash contribution was given equally by the Village of Vermontville and Vermont­ ville Township, with each governmental unit providing $2,500. In addition, com­ munity organizations and in­ dividuals have donated money for items not included in the grant. The original woodwork in the 1898 building is being stripped and refinished. Next will come refinishing of the floor, then painting of the walls and hanging of the fix­ tures, said Peabody. from front page For the floor work, she add­ ed, “We will need lots and lots of volunteers.” Several community organizations are expected to get involved in that job. The Vermontville Lions Club has asked the Friends of the Opera House Committee to appear at their meeting Sept. 11 to tell the club about the project. Peabody, who represents the Vermontville Historical Society on the panel, will re­ count the history of the building. Village President Sue Villanueva will tell the Lions about the state grant. And Russ Laverty, Vermont- Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — Diana Kuempel OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday 852-9481 payment to W. D. Fireworks for the spectacular show that capped the 1990 festivities. Approved earlier was a $2,000 payment, but Royce Demond, co-owner of the local firm that manufactured and fired the explosives, said the actual cost of the display was $3,400. The fireworks show drew a crowd estimated at 1,000 and won rave reviews for those who staged it. Demond got a round of applause along with his check at Thursday’s meeting. Another $200 may be com­ ing into the festival fund if committee members can get in touch with Terry Elliott of Eagles Soar Hot Air Balloon company of Battle Creek. The Chamber paid Elliott $200 in advance for a promised liftoff from Nashville’s recreational field Saturday evening. Elliott failed to show up, despite ideal weather conditions. He was to have' carried two passengers selected by a Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. ville Township Supervisor, will explain its implementa­ tion. Don Mulvany, represen­ tative of the Chamber of Com­ merce to the Friends commit­ tee, will detail proposed future uses of the Opera House. Once completed, in addition to preserving an historic land­ mark, the project will provide Vermontville with a muchneeded community center. It is expected that the building will be used for youth ac­ tivities, programs, dances, meetings, receptions and art exhibits. Plans also call for display of memorabilia relating to the early days of the Opera House. The state grant mandates creation of a Vermontville Fine Arts Council that will be charged with bringing art and other exhibits to the Opera House on a regular basis. The Vermontville Lions Club plans to present the Friends Committee with a generous check the night of their appearance and will videotape the program for future viewing. Elon Baker, program chair­ man, said the Lion’s donation to the Opera House project is just one of many gifts the organization has given to the community. He said the din­ ner meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Griswold Room of the First Congregational Church. Continued from front page Chamber-sponsored drawing. Thome reported he has made repeated attempts to contact the ballonist every day since then, with no luck. He said he has received no response to numerous messages left on Elliott’s answering machine. Also at the meeting, the committee tentatively set Aug. 18 as the date of the 1991 festival. It is planned again to hold it in conjunction with the Muzzleloaders’ weekend rendezvous. Before the date can be con­ firmed, committee members 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 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 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 p.m. Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. Church Service ..... 11 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY 09625735 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 REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville ed new site on Guy Road, said Andrews. Steven Graham, a member of the church’s Building Com­ mittee, said the church gave Potter at least four to six weeks more than the time pro­ vided for in the contract. An­ drews agreed that it had been a generous extension. “This was not something we really wished to do,’’said Graham about the recent development, but he added, “We’re looking at deadlines, too. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD Besides the slow-down on the parsonage move, the building project initially ran into a zoning problem that re­ quired redrawing plans. “This all kind of snowball­ ed,” added Graham. He noted that the haulers had pulled the beams they had placed under the old par­ sonage in June, and that no progress in moving it was be­ ing shown. Construction of the new addition should have been well under way by now, said Graham. Drunken bet ends in assault Continued from front page knew the friend and had met Eastman for the first time two weeks earlier. The two men sat and drank beer and talked with the vic­ tim for about an hour until she said she had to go to bed, Oakland said. Eastman said he was too drunk to drive, and the victim agreed to let them spend the night in the trailer's living room, according to sheriffs deputies. After his arrest, Eastman told authorities his friend bet him a dollar on whether he could sleep with the woman. After the alleged assault, the victim said Eastman apologized several times, saying he was "really sorry," according to Oakland. The woman left the room, picked up her son and went to a neighbor's to call the po­ lice. Eastman told Oakland the woman had consented to have sex with him. The friend who was at the trailer with Eastman told deputies both of them had had a lot to drink that night. He said he slept through the incident and did not hear any­ thing unusual. The victim was treated at Pennock Hospital after the alleged attack. from front The church is not the only one suffering. “It created problems for the (Maple Valley Co-op) Nursery School, too,” pointed out Andrews. The new church addition was to have included quarters for the school, which had operated in the old parsonage. Potter said he learned of the recent development when he showed up at the parsonage to do some work and was “run off.” He admitted he did not meet the deadline in the con­ tract, but noted that the docu­ ment did not spell out what would happen if he failed to do so. He said he has con­ tacted an attorney on the matter. The church also consulted its attorney before making the recent switch in ownership on the house, said Andrews. Graham pointed out that all Potter is out is $200, and for that he already has the garage, which he moved from the site in August, plus the fumance, etc., that he took out of the house in preparation for its journey, and the wood from an old maple tree cut down to facilitate moving the structure. Do business with Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville for Business and Commercial Insurance.stan Trumble tj Hastings Mutual £$f Insurance Company ------— We're only silent until you need us. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... .9:45 a.m. ... 11 a.m. .... 7 p.m. .. .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS Nashville, a town preffered because of the proximity of the camp site to the Thornap­ ple River. The Festival Committee agreed to hold regular mon­ thly meetings to plan the next celebration well in advance. In that time members hope to gain community support and involvement, and to conduct fund-raisers to pay for some of the more costly events, such as the fireworks show. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Village Council chambers, or other location if announced. Methodist parsonage to be moved, Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL must check to see what other area events may conflict with that schedule. This year the Harvest Festival went up against Hastings’ Sum­ merFest, a fact that organizers agree hurt attendance in Nashville, particularly at the arts and crafts show. Hank Felder Jr., organizer of the Muzzleloader’s Rendezvous and Shoot, said attendance at the camp was greater than last year, with the canoe shoot being a par­ ticularly popular event. This was the sixth year the group has held the gathering in CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... ..11 aim. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................... .7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship Sun. School . . .9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ..... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, September 4. 1990 — Page 3 Former Nashville couple working in Middle East 'hot spot* by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer S n, S RJiS iS’ss ■:ssss its >*•£JSt! Sil f sIS III * &* Hr. ' • iJh iJh^'"thi ^'"sthi m *&**** The recent crisis in the Mid­ dle East is of particular in­ terest to Keith and Alice McMillen of Nashville whose son Bruce, a 1968 Maple Valley High School graduate, and his wife are teachers in a English-speaking school in Saudi Arabia. After a summer vacation at their home in Colorado and a visit with the homefolks in Michigan, Bruce and Emily McMillen returned to Saudi Arabia last month to begin their fifth year of teaching in the International School in the capitol city of Riyadh. The plane they were on had a military escort from Paris to Riyadh, say his parents, who have been in contact with the couple by phone. Their son also told them that American soldiers are seen in the streets of the city, and teachers and students at their school have been receiving training for evacuation. The International School has about 80 teachers, all American or English, and about 2,000 students in grades K-12. The school is open to English-speaking children from all over the world who are living in Saudi Arabia. No Saudi students are accepted. Enrollment includes the children of oil field workers, construction people, and employees of foreign govern- McMillen's wife, Emily, a native of Allen Park, Michigan, also teaches at the International School in Ridayh, about 600 miles south of Kawait. The couple maintains a home in Colorado, where they spend summer vacations. ments who are stationed in that country. Bruce teaches English and speech and is an assistant coach, while his wife, a native of Allen Park, Mich., is a physical education teacher and assistant athletic director. The couple met while atten­ ding Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. They maintain a home within view of Pike’s Peak at Divide, Colo., but are able to spend only about six weeks each a!! a.® hk^i» -?■ । lAijs^ | Bay- *., totriad totriadk' Mil Rihriig fe 3 utiteatat Mt summer in that scenic setting. Classes at the International School start early in the day and end by 2 p.m. because of the intense heat in Saudi Arabia, where temperatures can soar to 120 degrees in the afternoon. Tuition at the school is costly, about $5,500 annual per student, report Bruce’s parents. Riyadh is about 600 miles south of Kuwait. In traveling to and from Saudi Arabia each summer, Bruce and Emily McMillen have enjoyed the opportunity to visit a number of foreign lands, and each year have brought his parents mementos from a long list of exotic places. In Riyadh, the McMillens live in quarters on the school compound, which includes the school itself, plus housing for personnel and other facilities, including a well-equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, etc. When the school teams Bruce McMillen, a 1968 graduate of Maple Valley High School, has just beg un his fifth year of teaching at a school in Saudi Arabia for English-speaking children of foreign workers in that land. compete in various sports, they fly to other American compounds in Saudi Arabia, sometimes as far away as 400 miles, to play against teams there. Emily often accom­ panies these flights, and Bruce also goes from time to time. Frequently these trips can take ( them much closer to Kuwait. The American teachers at** the Riyadh compound often f enjoy a Sunday morning ~ breakfast together at a Holi- / day Inn in that city. Although ? pork is difficult to get in Saudi Arabia, they usually can have bacon there. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed in the country. It is accepted practice in Saudi Arabia for customs agents to ransack any incom­ ing packages for the Americans, and to take anything that catches their eye. The McMillens have told their families here not to send them gifts by mail because it is unlikely the items would reach them. Despite the present uncer­ tainty in that area, at this point in time the Keith McMillens have had no problem reaching their son and daughter-in-law by phone. The Nashville McMillens and Emily’s parents alternate calling the young couple and stay in touch with each other. NEW FALL AND WINTER • PURSES • NEW FALL AND WINTER ITEMS DAILY - Stop In! Hometown ApI parel^ “Your Family Clothing Store" I ( MosterCord r 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa OU 374-8730 1---1-------- , Sat. 9 to 4 EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS Robert Todd to mark 80 years The family of Robert L. Todd would like to wish him a happy 80th birthday Wednesday, Sept. 12. For anyone wishing to send a card, his address is: Robert L. Todd, 7400 Hager Road, Nashville, Ml 49073. Robert L. and Helen M. (Frith) Todd also will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary Sept. 11. Their children are Richard C. and Ruth Ann Todd; grandchildren are Rich, Rodney, Teresa and Mark Todd; and great-grandchildren are Aaron, Hayley, Matthew, Christy and Sarah Todd. Maplewood Schools • FLU SHOTS • This little card means we’re open for business even when we’re closed. Come in and get yours to enjoy the convenience of 24-hour banking with our new automatic teller machines and your SPIRIT-CARD. Celebrating 63 Years ot Progrew Located at our Charlotte and Eaton Rapids Offices September 12 7:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. — DONATIONS ACCEPTED — Sponsored by ... Vermontville Lions ImI •«(*<>< FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville-852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 6G3-I551 Olivet- 749-2811 FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Equal Housing LENDER i �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 4, 1990 — Page 4 Concerns about local water supply highlighted news 60 years ago News in Nashville 60 years ago this week concerned state condemnation of the village water supply, then taken from the Thomapple River. Department of Health officials warned of “a distinct health hazard” if villagers continued to use the river water. Other news on a local level involved a lively guber­ natorial campaign that brought its message to a public gathering on Main Street. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News of Sept. 4,1930. State orders changed water supply locally That typhoid fever is to be expected with the present water supply in use in Nashville is the opinion of the State Department of Health as expressed in a letter to the Village President and Council from Dr. C. C. Slemons, commissioner of the depart­ ment, dated Aug. 28. Conti­ nuing, the department says that to protect the health of the people of Nashville and the traveling public “we now feel justified in ordering that remedial steps be taken' at once to eliminate the existing conditions.” The letter further states the Nashville water supply, taken from the river, is a distinct health hazard, and this fact has been brought to the atten­ tion of local officials by letters and personal visits, with no steps being taken to alter the condition. At a special meeting of the Village Council Tuesday evening the clerk was in­ structed to write a letter to the department explaining the ex­ isting conditions, the scattered cases of typhoid, and the fact that residents do not use city water for drinking purposes. It is expected a committee of councilmen will visit the state department in an effort to smooth out the rift between the village and the department. For the past two years several visits have been made to Nashville by officials of the Department of Health and considerable pressure has been made to have the water supply furnished from wells rather than from the mill pond. Rather than go to the ex­ pense of changing the source of supply the village has posted all public outlets of city water that it was unfit for drinking purposes and warn­ ing householders against its use for any purpose other than fire fighting. Now that a few cases of typhoid have developed here the state feels justified in br­ inging to a climax their recommendations of the past and change such recommen­ dations to orders. Welsh holds attention of large crowd Holding the attention of a crowd that filled the streets about the band stand from which he talked, George W. Welsh, city manager of Grand Rapids and former lieutenant governor under the Alex J. Groesbeck administration, brought to mind the ac­ complishments of the former governor in a campaign full of facts and figures citing why Groesbeck should be nominated and elected at the coming elections. While citing failures of the Green administration of the last three and one-half years, the former lieutenant gover­ nor dwelt particularly on the great program of building, ef­ ficient government and ad­ ministration of his former chief. He refuted arguments of the opposing campaigners to the effect that Groesbeck was responsible for the huge indebtedness incurred during his administration with the statement that $80 million of this indebtedness had been voted by the people of this state — $30 million for the soldiers' bonus and $50 million for a road program. These millions, he said, could not be charged to Grosbeck, for the people themselves are responsible. Groesbeck's parole of prisoners has been assailed by political opponents, so Welsh took occasion to explain the method of procedure in the parole of a prisoner. Not until a prisoner has been recom­ mended for parole by the state board of pardons and paroles, does the governor pass upon them, and usually the board’s recommendation is followed by the governor, the speaker said, whether that governor be Alex J. Grosbeck or some other. The speaker also took occa­ sion to question the disposal of the gasoline tax, the corpora­ tion tax and other items allot­ ted to various departments for expenditures. He referred to the political enemity exisiting between Groesbeck and Gov. Fred Green, going back to the time when Groesbeck, as governor, cut off Green’s sup­ ply of prison labor in his Ionia chair factory. Because of this action, Welsh said that a political feud has grown, which has caused a war bet­ ween the two over the gover­ nor’s chair. Welsh’s talk followed a band concert played by the Nashville band. L. E. Barnett lauds career of Brucker After a short band concert, and preceding the address of George W. Welsh, city manger of Grand Rapids, At­ torney Laurence E. Barnett, candidate for Prosecuting At­ torney of Barry County, spoke from the band platform Satur­ day night on behalf of the can­ didacy of Attorney General Wilber M. Brucker, who aspires to the governorship. In a prepared address in which he cited the various ac- Kosie/trfiineiuit ^Mome J^apes-fallen Chapet tkdicated to 'Penoonat and Sincere Senvice 517-566-8141 193 Jackson St. Sunfield, Michigan Serving All Faiths Serving Sunfield and surrounding area David D. Rosier Steam-powered pumps inside the waterworks building (right) lifted Thornapple River water into the 85,000 gallon Standpipe (far left), where it flowed into Nashville homes for non-consumptive purposes. Built in 1891-92, this system was declared unsafe by the State Health Department 60 years ago, and eventually the village drilled wells for the municipal supply. Putnam Park was developed and dedicated in 1911 on this site, originally called Waterworks Park. tivites of Brucker since he had been Attorney General of Michigan, Barnett traced the career of the noted candidate from the time he worked his way through college and the University of Michigan, until he reached the Attorney General’s chair in Lansing. His agressiveness since that time in the execution of the duties of his office were highly commended by the speaker and a strong appeal made in behalf of his nomina­ tion Sept. 9. Because of a becoming modesty, Barnett said very lit­ tle of his own candidacy for the county office to which he aspires, merely mentioning that fact the he was a can­ didate for nomination to the prosecutor’s office. State inspector approves milk supply in Nashville The state milk inspector has been in Nashville during the past day or two and has given Nashville’s milk supply a clean bill of health, according to Dr. E. T. Morris, local health officer. This approval will set at rest any suspicion anyone might have had that typhoid fever germs might be present in local milk. the picture of a pheasant will be the badge of the small game hunter this year. The Department of Conservation is sending 425,000 of these buttons and licenses to all its license agents. The non­ resident small game license buttons this year are salmon colored. Missionary Society will hold regular meeting Friday The regular quarterly meeting of the Ladies Mis­ sionary Society will be Friday afternoon, Sept. 5, at the home of Mrs. Cora Parks. Mrs. G. E. Wright will give the lesson. The barrel for the canned fruit and vegetables, which goes to the Deaconess Home at Grand Rapids, is ready to be filled. Anyone wishing to contribute one or more quarts of fruit may notify Mrs. Sackett, who will see that it is collected. Let us not forget to be thinking about some gift for the Christmas box, to be sent to Aiken Hall, at Olive Hill, Ky. As there will be election of officers, a goodly attendance is desired. Foster-Humberger-Faust reunion held The Foster-HumbergerFaust reunion was held Aug. 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Heber Foster at Morgan. Potluck dinner was served on the lawn to about . 100. Relatives were present from Detroit, Battle Creek, St. Louis, Nashville, Hastings, Vermontville, Sunfield and Hudson, Mich.; Toledo, Fre­ mont, Gibsonburg, Per­ rysburg and Bradner, Ohio; and Oklahoma. After the business meeting, California seedless grapes sent by F. A. Foster of Bakersfield and ice cream were served. The next reunion will be Sept. 1, 1931, at Delbert Foster’s near Gibsonburg, Ohio. Local News Adolph Douse Jr. left Mon­ day morning for Big Rapids, where he will enter Ferris In­ stitute. We all wish Adolph the very best of luck. Miss Catherine Mayo is Continued next page Dale DeVine buys transfer company from C. E. Greenfield Dale DeVine had purchased the transfer business formerly operated by Clayton E. Greenfield, taking possession of the business Tuesday morn­ ing. Greenfield expects to leave the latter part of this week for Dayton, Ohio, where he will take up the study of aviation at the Green­ field Flying Service Inc., headed by Claude A. Green­ field, brother of Clayton. DeVine for some time has been driving one of the local milk routes. He will continue to carry this route besides handling the transfer and general trucking business. Castleton Center School br­ inging pupils to Nashville Four pupils, students at the Castleton Center School District No. 2, are being brought to Nashville for their schooling this year, following action of the district when they voted the change. Maintenance of the school for this year did not justify expen­ ditures because of the small number of pupils, so George McDowell is driving the car that carries them to and from Nashville’s schools. 25,000 buttons will be issued to game hunters A light green button bearing Nashville's mill pond was a great place for swimm­ ing, as seen in this circa-1910 photo of Guy Hummel high diving off the Main Street bridge. It was a poor source, however, for a municipal water supply, though village officials argued that local residents knew better than to drink water that flowed into their homes from the Standpipe. Most householders had private wells as a source of drinking water, and village water was to be used only for fire-fighting, lawn-watering, etc. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. September 4. 1990 — Page 5 M.V. seeks athletic league as SMAA enters final season by Steve Vedder The ship is sinking and Maple Valley is wondering if there e are enough life preservers to go around. With one school having closed its doors and two others announcing plans to join new conferences, the Southern Michigan Athletic Association will officially cease to exist next spring, leaving Maple Valley in search of a league. Lion athletic director Bill Rivest said plans for a propos­ ed 14-24 team “umbrella con- r*>* Si'S M " . ar, ]^ .wn Sji-S S’Hasjt if-’ WSs* ‘ * SSI '*sis Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 5 Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Sept. 5 Com dogs, tossed salad, cookies, pears. Thursday, Sept. 6 Chicken nuggets, dip, macaroni salad, bread and butter, fruit. Friday, Sept. 7 Spaghetti, bread sticks, car­ rot and celery sticks, apple crisp. Monday, Sept. 10 Hot dogs, french com, peaches. felt **'%,b ^Ikss'S*®5J Ik r^kiB««» * ^ii ^«i««i ,. Htntnhijfe fWOiku ltatav 11 Ok » "* WJffl -^taliilfc ® itekii«hk ® tKl’riiii^ itrtibi fctaJtoi m fetal »W ference'' featuring eight teams from the Ingham Coun­ ty League, two from the Mid­ State League and three from the SMAA are hazy following an Aug. 13 meeting between the schools. “Nothing is concrete; everything is still up in the air quite a bit,’’ Rivest said. “It (the formation) is not as strong as we first thought, but there is a lot of interest out there.” Maple Valley and fellow SMAA schools Olivet and Bellevue were left in the fries, ♦Salad, *Hot Dog, *Tuna Sandwich, com, cherry crisp. Thursday, Sept. 6 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, ♦Green Beans, pear, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, Sept. 7 ♦Salad, *Pizza, ♦com, fruit juice. Monday, Sept. 10 ♦Salad, *Fishwich/Bun, ♦Macaroni Salad, peanut but­ ter sandwich, green beans. Tuesday, Sept. 11 Tuesday, Sept. 11 Hamburg gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and but­ ter, pineapple pudding. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. ♦Salad, ♦Pork Rib E Que, ♦Com Dog, peas, pineapple, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Memories of the post, teaching this year in Grand Rapids. Miss Bernita Bowman entered Hastings County Nor­ mal Tuesday. Ted Townsend of Colum­ bus, Ohio, is visiting at the Frank Caley home. Miss Esther Dull went to Lansing the first of the week to begin teaching in High Street School. Dr. and Mrs. O. O. Mater, Mr. and Mrs.Edmonds and from page 4 Mrs. Sarah Mater were camp­ ing last week at Dollar Lake. Mrs. Matie Winans of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. An­ na Northrup of Houston, Minn., are spending the week with their sister, Mrs. Sarah Calkins. Mrs. Winans drove from Denver to Minnesota all alone, and expects to return home in a short time. The ladies also motored here from Houston. market for a new league following the closing of Spr­ ingfield a year ago, and then the announcement from Pennfield and Bronson that they were joining the KVA and St. Joe Valley League respectively. Rivest said he has been in contact with a number of area conferences Maple Valley ad­ ministrators believed compati­ ble with the Lion athletic pro­ gram. Those talks, the most recent being the meeting with representatives from the Mid­ State and Ingham County League, have proved fruitless, he said. Under the latest plan, the three SMAA schools would have joined Webberville and Dansville from the Mid-State League and Ingham County Surplus food distributions set for Sept. 18*19 in Eaton County Capital Area Commodity Services Inc. will resume distribution of commodity foods in Eaton County Sept. 18 and 19. Surplus foods will be pro­ vided to eligible families that are registered and have buff­ colored identification cards. The distributions will be at the following area sites: — Bellevue City Hall, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 and 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 19. — Mulliken United Methodist Church, 190 Charlotte St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18. — Sunfield Community Room, Main Street, 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 18. — Vermontville First Con­ gregational Church, 110 S. Main St., m9 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19. Those who wish to apply for a commodity food card may do so at the old cour­ thouse at 110 W. Lawrence St. in Charlotte, either at the Action Center or the Eaton County Senior Citizen office. Having a daughter, Angie, in cosmetology school, I have recently added a beauty shop business in with Sport Stuff and Barbershop Building at ... 224 North Main St. Nashville ...and would like to announce that Sylvia Hovie a Nashville native and long-time hairdresser. Will be working and managing the... STYLES R US Beauty Shop, part of our business at 224 N. Main St., Tuesday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:30. So if you are a customer or would like to be please call ... 852-1757 for appointment. Also, walk-ins are welcome. So if you need hair care, no problem. Come by and say hi and wish her well at the new location ... 224 N. Main, East side of Main St., across from the Drug Store. CHILDREN, WOMEN AND MEN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Best Wishes Sylvia ... Sandy *jw members Leslie, Portland, Haslett, Dewitt, Fowlerville, Stockbridge, Williamston and Perry in the formation of an umbrella league. An umbrella league means teams are broken into two divisions according to size. If in any sport there aren’t enough schools to form two divisions, then the schools band together to form a single division. Rivest said Maple Valley is compatible with all the schools which attended the Aug. 13 meeting. The largest school at the meeting was Portland with 560 students; the smallest was Webberville at 220. Maple Valley has 450 students in grades 9-12. “We’ve tried to expand in the past, but to no avail. Some schools who are having pro­ blems are very interested; others who don't, aren’t,” said Rivest, who favors mov­ ing towards Lansing to find a STANTON'S (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNH ST8CCT MCBMOHTVILLC. MICHKXtt 49096 oashmiue N • Of* league rather than the Battle Creek area. “Our chances of expanding are greater going toward Lan­ sing," he said. “There are more class B and C schools of our size that way.” Rivest is sorry to see the SMAA fold. He said that league suited the needs of Maple Valley very neatly. “We were happy with the SMAA,” he said. “We’re sad to see the shape it’s in now.” [LT1]3 (517) 852-1717 . HOUSE Sunday, September 9th — 1:30-3:30 PM LOCATED at 177 Maple Street, Vermontville. Three bedroom home located on approx. ’A acre with attached garage. Only $32,500 with possible land contract terms. (V-50) • OPEN HOUSE • Sunday, September 9th — 1:30-3:30 PM a 1 LOCATED at 404 N. Main Street, Nashville. BACK ON THE MARKET! This home is now available with land contract terms with a low down payment. The home has 5 bedrooms, 1 '/■> baths, barn /garage and is priced in the low $30’s. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MODERATELY PRICED HOME WITH LAND CONTRACT TERMS, BE SURE TO SEE BOTH OF THESE PROPERTIES ON THE 9TH! -Eight acres of land goes with this remodeled three bedroom home -Additional land is available -This home is priced right and has a good country location (CH-104) -Thornapple Lake - two bedroom mobile home ‘Satellite dish, storage shed, deck -Possible land contract (M-35) -Super 3 bedroom ranch with 1 Vi baths located on approx. 2.7 acres -Attached garage plus a pole barn -Good paved road location (CH-105) -Great family home — four bedrooms, 1 % baths, front porch -Priced below $40,000 (N-75) L-90. 18 ACRES OF VACANT LAND located within the Nashville village limits. Lots of trees. Previously had mobile home on property. L-89. THREE APPROX. THREE ACRE BUILDING SITES for only $5,000 each. Land contract terms. All have been perked I L-88. APPROX. 19 ACRES with low down payment land contract terms. Located south of Noshville. Joe & Marge Andrews •852*0712 Chris Stanton *543*0598 Dennis Smith-852*9191 Bob Gardner -726-0331 Cindy Doolittle ■ 726*0605 Kathleen J. Swan*(Lansing| 323*9536___ SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 4, 1990 — Page 6 Vermontville’s early days recalled in 152-year-old letter by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A letter written in October 1838 by the wife of Vermont­ ville founder Rev. Sylvester Cochrane reveals both the tribulations and joys of life in the fledgling community. The letter was penned by Hannah (Symonds) Cochrane to her sister, Mrs. James Davis, of Hancock, N.H., the town where Hannah was born in 1796. Cochrane, a Congregationalist clergyman, came to Michigan from Poultney, Vt., leading a col­ ony of settlers who agreed to adhere to the rules and regula­ tions established for the pioneer settlement, which in­ cluded a complete ban of the use of liquor in any form. Each colonist was entitled to a plot of 10 acres for a homestead within the limits of the settlement and a farm of 160 acres outside the village, for a total cost of $212.50. Hannah Cochrane's letter was written some two years after a three-man scouting party had purchased and plat­ ted the property in advance of the settlers’ arrival. The letter was published in 1923 in the Burton Historical Collection Leaflet. Kate Bosworth of Vermontville furnished a copy. Vermontville, Oct. 3rd, 1838 Dear Sister, I have been thinking of writing to you for a long time, but some cares and want of resolution to set myself about it has hitherto prevented me. When I attempt to write to my friends I hardly know where to begin. A multitude of thoughts crowd around my mind and beat up for their right to insertion and I find it difficult to select the best ones and stop the clamorous demands of others, which though they may be objects of interest to me, may not be so much so to you. I will begin with giving you an account of our health, which being one of the greatest blessings of life, you cannot but be interested to learn that we have enjoyed since we came here, as great a share of good health as we ever did at the east. Last winter I had a bad spell with my old disorder in my neck and throat, which is not en­ tirely well now, yet it troubles me but very little at present. There has been but very little sickness in the settlement till this summer. Within a few weeks, there have been a number of cases of fever and fever-ague but no deaths. I think we have no reason to ex­ pect to escape those disorders which are incident to a new country. The season has been pretty favorable to crops. The weather in the first part of the summer was intensly hot and somewhat dry for several weeks in succession. And it is now very dry, no rains for six weeks. But on the whole, there has been an abundant harvest. Wheat out in the more settled parts of the coun­ try is selling at 75 cents per bushel. There has been a con­ siderable amount raised here — it grows well. Com is raised here as easily as you can raise hog-weeds. Nothing is necessary but to raise the turf and stick the ^X. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 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 JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT. .......... 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER ........... 852-1784 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES SANDY LUNDQUIST... ........... 852-1543 • Multiple Listing HUBERT DENNIS...... .......... 726-0122 Service (MLS) GARRY KNOLL.......... .......... 852-0786 • Home Warranty Available “TATE” MIX.............. .(616) 367-4092 Broker (Graduate Realtors Institute) HMS JUST LISTED: VERMONTVILLE 2 bedroom home. $23,000. With land contract terms. (V-361) 40 ACRE HORSE FARM • % MILE ROAD FRONTAGE Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Call Don. More land available. Up to 120 acres. (F-319) NEAR HARRISON - Great hunting for deer and turkey! Across from state land. 5 room 1970 mobile home on large lot. Call ’Tate" for more information. Possible contract terms. (CH-349) HARRISON AREA - 5 room 1963 doublewide, 3 bedrooms, olmost 1 acre. Lot backs up to state land. Great hunting area. Possible contract terms. Call "Tote." (CH-348) NEW LISTING: ON 2.3 ACRES - 6 room, 2 story, 3 bedroom home "in the country," sets high, with mature trees. Near Maple Valley High School. Call for an appointment to see! Low 40’s. (CH-358) JUST LISTED: NASHVILLE - Start with a good solid older home, add vinyl siding, new roof and new double pane windows in 1989! Very nice 1 stall garage. Put it in a nice neighborhood close to stores and schools and you've got this small 3 bedroom home. Ideal for young family or retirees. Price $29,900. (N-360) NASHVILLE - 4 BEDROOMS - 2 story home, close to elemen­ tary school. Call "Doc" for more information. Listed at $25,000. (N-352) LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS: $58,000! Good family home. Outside of town. 3 plus bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & a 2 car garage. "Country setting" — Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) VACANT LAND LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) 1.S ACRE BUILDING lots at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS blacktop road near town. Land contract terms. (VL-359) NOW $37,800 - Immediate possession at close of sale! Pos­ sible land contract. 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) 20 ACRES ■ PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) Vermontville's historic chapel-academy was built about six years after Hannah Cochrane, wife of the founder of the Colony, penned a letter to her sister in New Hampshire, detailing the family's new life in the fledgling settlement. Michigan's majestic forests greatly impressed Mrs. Cochrane. kernels under and they come up and grow gradually without hoeing or hilling. All that is necessary is to go round with a hoe and cut down the weeds, such as are balm net­ tles and wild grass, which grow very luxuriant in so good a soil. Much of the com that has been raised here this year is two and three feet higher than a man can reach on tip-toe. There is a story to test your credulity! - The land has produced best that was improved last year. Gardens especially are the most exuberant that I ever saw. Vines of all kinds thrive abundantly. I was in one garden where I saw a number of squashes nearly a yard in length - There is another of your Michigan stories, say you! Mush-melons and water­ melons, I never saw the like for size and flavour. There have been more raised here this year than necessary for “home consumption.” How I wish I could send you a water­ melon and a mush-melon as big as a pail and as ripe and sweet as you can desire! We have raised about 25 bushels of wheat, shall have 40 or 50 of com. Potatoes, beans, pumpkins, squashes and all kinds of garden vegetables, enough for our own use. We are fatting pork, have plenty of fowls growing and have lately got a cow. The children, poor things, were glad enough to get milk after living without so long. There have been months that we have not seen a drop of milk or butter. We have lived six weeks at a time without a morsel of anything to eat ex­ cept potatoes and salt and bread. But I think that the worst is over. We shall not probably be obliged to live so any more. There was not half enough raised here last year to supply the inhabitance. Those who came on before us had their houses to build and land to chop and clear off, so that but few crops could be got in seasonably. Provisions were high for this country last winter, money scarce, and teams poor for want of keeping and team­ ing very expensive, so that our prospect of getting anything to eat sometimes seemed dark. But Providence has provided thus far. I never knew before what my real wants are — but by being made conscious of them I can better prize the blessings which I now enjoy than I could otherwise do. I think I feel something like gratitude. The face of the country is far from being level. There is, however, nothing like moun­ tains. But gradual swells and little hills are interspersed all over the “timbered lands.” There are many small streams of water; some of them large enough to carry mills. We have no grist mill nearer than 30 miles, but one is expected to be soon in operation within about 19. The nearest saw mill is seven miles distant, and not much road to it. And we expect a man with his family from Ver­ mont here forthwith, who is calculating to erect mills within one mile of the village. The want of mills is the greatest obstacle to our pro­ gress with which we have to encounter. You can hardly c o n c eive of the inconvenience. What should you think of going to Concord every time you wanted a bag of meal, with an ox-team. And then it would not be half so bad because you would have a good road, whereas we have a most intolerable one. (The writer refers here to what is now Ionia Road, the route they took to the mill at Mar­ shall.) It always takes (manuscript tom) days and sometimes rive or six beside half killing the team. They charge about 60 cents for car­ rying one bushel and cheap enough, too. Why, you never saw such awful roads in your life! You may imagine to yourself the very worst of which your in­ ventive powers are capable and then I will venture to say that it will not half come up to the reality. Mud and mire and holes so deep that oxen fre­ quently get in all over “head and ears.” Our road through the village is somewhat improved since last fall, so that now we are not obliged to clamber over logs and through tree tops in passing at the time, yet now one meets with stumps and grubs at every step. But it Continued next page NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING September 12, 1990, 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber, Nashville. PUR­ POSE: Russ Cerny is requesting a special use permit to hold the Barry County District Camporee in Riverfront Park and/or the public access park area to the south of Riverfront Park on September 21-23. Zoning Board of Appeals Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — We’re H.W.I. and proud of it! Stop in and check us out. If we don’t have it, we’ll order it for you. Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan _______ visa Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March m 726-1121 �From previous page— l,hil “i*s1)5; *®*? ®*? ,*•&* &* *"< in’k*l M>»« M> I*« kfiBli«,( •' * ■»« *>p fa* *fa Or rtalta^k ■ lii riBSfflWtp if lit Kthsblttenx K » W I tWe i sid MteiraiB HIRt iM|E2lfcv [in MtffiB® iitat irtiMBki I• W Mnitep Chamber, issCemyis^ iepemilto^JJ pemilto^JJ strict*^ flhe« wthofR*w‘ indicates that when the trees are so cleared away that the sun can shine on the ground the mud will not be so abundant. The forests are the greatest curiosity of the country — they are grand. You cannot conceive the majesty, if I may use the word, of the trees, some of wfaich seem “old as Time.” They are large, straight, exceedingly tall before any limbs appear. I often contemplate them with wonder and admiration, and am sometimes led to exclaim: “These are thy glorious works! Parent of good!” I am persuaded that if one of these noble structures could be transplanted into the center of “Hancock Common” it would draw around it as many admiring spectators as your Dandy Jack did perched high as he was on the top of the liberty pole. There is some excellent oak timber found here. Sylvester walked over one of his farm lots of 10 acres, and he saw not less than 30 white oak trees from two to 10 feet in diameter — very straight and nice bass-wood is beautiful here. White wood and black­ walnut are used in finishing work. There is not much in the Colony purchase, but it is somewhat plenty in the vicini­ ty. The houses at Marshall are all covered with white wood and they look very nice, so perfectly clear of knots. This wood has to be painted im­ mediately or it warps badly. I think we shall not want for suitable materials for building whenever we get mills. When the canal which is to cross the state is in operation our timber will be worth money. (The writer here refers to the Clinton-Kalamazoo canal which was surveyed and started, but never completed. It would have run from the Clinton River at Mt. Clemens to the Kalamazoo River.) That on the Oak Opening is all oak and much of it very poor and it is also sparse and isall that can be had for fuel. Our canal which passes within one mile of us, is already commenced. Perhaps you saw an account in (manuscript tom) paper of the celebration of its commencement. The Governour of the state (Stevens T. Mason) took out the first shovelful of dirt. Now I wish that I could give you an idea of our situation just as it is. You may if you please imagine an enclosure of 10 acres, which is the size of our village lots with four acres chopped over and one or five mostly cleared off except here and there a huge tree left standing — a fence of rails, logs trees and polls — a garden fenced with (manscript tom) and one rail instead of five. A cow-house, a hog­ house, a pig-house and a corn {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* • BINGO : । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA * ■THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.R l Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 g ■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a* crib all made of polls and cradled together as they call it here. At the east and within five or six rods of the house is a deep forest - at the west is a prospect of the street and nine or 10 cottages all of logs but one and that a two-story dwelling house — the house enclosed in the lot, surround­ ed with green grass fronting the street, north. The main body of the house which is 24 feet by 16 is con­ structed of logs covered with bark and much of their original moss still dangling in all its varieties, the walls three logs high above the chamber floor. In the inside of the house strips of wood are driven bet­ ween the logs to fill the crevices, on the outside they are filled with a plaster of mud. The Architects of this country call it mudding and chinking. A door out each way north and south, a win­ dow in front with 12 lights — one in the east end of the same number. The floor “above and below” made of plank split out of ash or bass-wood, with beetle and wedges and is far from being level or smooth, and clatters finely when walked over. And now comes the chimney, which is made of tiles about three inches wide and one-inch thick — laid up cob house fashion and plastered with mud within — a hearth of mud pounded down and paved with stone. So you see that we contrive to make a good use of our superabundance of mud. The roof is covered with long shingles reaching from one rib to another to which they are nailed, with no other covering. The shingles are split out of oak, are not shaved and are called shakes. On the back side and the whole length of the house is a “linter,” one half of which is enclosed for a bedroom and study. The other half open with only a roof covered with bark and a floor. This is a place “Where barrel, swill pail, riddle shovel, tub pigg­ ing com-bag all together, Are put to keep them from the weather.” For want of room I shall fail to give you an acccount of our nice accommodations in the house. You can guess them. Yours, H. Cochrane VFW members attend national convention VFW Post No. 8260 members recently attended the V.F.W. national convention in Baltimore. Those attending were William Nichols, 8th District Jr. Vice; Victoria Banks, 8th District Auxiliary Jr. Vice; Elizabeth Nichols; and Leona Decker. On Aug. 20 they all attend­ ed a joint meeting at the Baltimore Arena and saw President George Bush. The rest of their meetings were held in the Convention Center. On display in the up­ per lobby were animals carv­ ed with a chainsaw by Jerry Ward of Delton. — NOTICE — Nashville Residents The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting regularly scheduled for September 20 has been changed to September 13, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Zoning Board of Appeals The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 4, 1990 — Page 7 It's back to school for Maple Valley students It was back to books last week for Maple Valley students. Here, at Kellogg Elementary school in Nashville, youngsters pour from the door at the close of day. New look for a new school year For little Terah Colon the end of school day meant a big hug for her mom, Sheri Colon, who greeted her at the bus stop. Terah started kindergarten this year and loves it, says her mother. Congregational Church returns to fall schedule The First Congregational Church of Vermontville will return to its usual 11 a.m. worship time Sept. 9. This is also the day church school begins for children pre-school through fourth grade at 11 a.m. Fifth and sixth graders will meet at 10 a.m. for classes in the parsonage. All young people are invited to breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at the church on the 9th. A Tuesday morning book study of the book “Wno Needs God?” by Rabbi Harold Kushner will begin Sept. 25 at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Bible Study of the letters of Paul will begin Tuesday evening, beginning Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the parsonage, 341 S. Main St. Newcomers are invited to both groups. •Tanning * Toning • Hair • Nails ... at..... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE • 726-0330 QUALITY YOU DEMAND at PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD! GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY DECONGESTANT TABLETS w,. Modern Pain Medicine : DECONGESTANT TABLETS Q27 ARTHRICREAM ibuprofen IBUPROFEN TABLETS 257 5O’S 48'S COMPARE TO DRISTAN GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY MAX STRENGTH PINK BISMUTH LIQUID COMPARE TO PEPTO-BISMOL 8 0Z. COMPARE TO ASPEflCAEME GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY COMPARE TO ADVIL GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY VITAMIN SORE THROAT SPRAY 6 0Z. 2»7 COMPARE TO CHLORASEPTIC .VHAMIN C. SORE THROAT SPRAY ZOO’S COMPARE TO ALLBEE W/C Color Reprints only 19 ^ ! ! 3 " Color Reprints from Color Negatives only. No Limit Valid September 1 - 30, 1990 MACE PHARMACY 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 4, 1990 — Page 8 Regular Minutes 8. MAPLE VALLEY 9. Board of Education August 13, 1990 — 7:12 p.m. — Administration Building Present: Wm. Flower, I. Baker, J. Krolik, T. Spoelstra, H. Stewart, C. Viele, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. President Flower. Minutes: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Baker to approve the minutes of the organizational meeting of the board of education held July 9, 1990. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Bills: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $66,766.77. After various questions were answered, the vote was as follows: Ayes: All. Motion carried. Payrolls: Motion made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: July 13...................... .$21,053.81 July 27...................... .$17,309.29 August 10................ .$17,306.12 Ayes All. Motion Carried. Debt Transfer: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Tobias to approve the transfer of $2,174.56 from general fund to debt retirement fund for taxes during the 1989-90 school year. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Resignation - J. Khouri: A letter of resignation to be effective August 24, 1990 from Julie Khouri Asst. Bookkeeper was read; a motion was made by Viele, supported by Baker to accept her resignation. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Resignation - M. Ossenheimer: A letter dated August 5, 1990 was read from Developmental Kindergarten Teacher Merry Lee Ossenheimer IVe are here to help you ... • DARLENE • • BELINDA The Mirrors image" ,nLM6 wikkOke nuaa6M MHr styftat for Mon. women * children 111 N. Main, NaehvUle 852-9192 NEW SUMMERS HOURS: HOURS: Mon, by appt,; Tues. 11-12; Wed.-Sat. 9-? requesting resignation. — New Business. Confirmation: President Flower noted confir­ mation from the Midway Motor Lodge meeting facilities for August 20, 1990. Supt. Report: During the reading of the Superintendent's report, the following reports were also given: Principal Lenz updated the board on the latest meeting regarding possible league associa­ tion. There was concensus of the board to have L. Lenz proceed with plans for a new league affiliation. Prinicipals Doozan and Lenz and Superinten­ dent Wolff reported on a recent school improvement meeting. (A letter of thanks will be sent to Andrus for the availability of a driver ed car.) 10 . Truth-in-Taxation: Motion made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve the truth in taxation resolution of authorizing a levy of 29.01 mills for 1990, which includes an addi­ tional rate of 1.1546 mills. Roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Flower, Krolik, Spoelstra, Stewart, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Motion carried. 11. Form L-4029: Motion made by Stewart, suppor­ ted by Baker to approve the millage levy and taxes for the 1990 levy as follows: 8.3 mills allocated 20.71 mills extra voted $1,931,990.75 1.35 mills debt retirement levy $90,169.32. Roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Flower, Krolik, Spoelstra, Stewart, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Motion carried. 12. Milk Bids: Secretary Tobias opened the only milk bid received: Lansing Dairy White Milk......................... $.1550 $.1450 Chocolate Milk.................. $.1450 2% Lowfat White Milk...... 2% Lowfat Chocolate Milk $.1520 After discussion, a motion was made by Viele, supported by Baker to accept the bid from Lansing Dairy, Inc. as recommended by L. Gardner and C. Wolff. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 13. Bread Bids: There were no bread bids received. The cooks will review the bread prices in September. 14. Federal Guidelines: Motion made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve the federal guidelines as related to the hot lunch program. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 15. Lunch Prices 90-91: After discussion, a motion was made by Viele, supported by Baker to Maple valley Adult Education HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION & VOCATIONAL CLASSES • Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. • FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/90. • All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES — MONDAY-THURSDAY Maple Valley Adult Learning Center 204 N. Main St., Nashville • 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. DAYTIME CLASSES BEGIN SEPTMEBER 10,1990 Classes are 31/z hours in length. You may attend classes any time during the above hours. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Social Studies U.S. History Writing And MORE!! EVENING CLASSES — MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL — 6-10 PM EVENING CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 17, 1990---------- MONDAY: Social Studies Office Update includes: Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processing New Office Procedures and more! TUESDAY: Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Accounting Welding & Machine Shop WEDNESDAY: GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading, Writing, and Spelling Improvement THURSDAY: U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking & Furniture Making Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASS OFFERED AT MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL WR1121. Composition I......................................................66:10-10:00 p.m. • Monday ENROLL: MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, SEPT. 18, 5:306:30 PM Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 12:00 NOON-8:00 PM MONDAY-THURSDAY Phone 852-9275 $552,758.47 1,379.232.28 ADULT AND COMMUNITY E DU CATION Local teens attend Washington D.C. 4-H program Lachelle Haigh and Jason Webb, both from Bellevue, were among more than 4,000 young people from around the country who have been ex­ amining their rights and responsibilities as citizens as they experienced an exciting 4-H program this summer at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Md. Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) using the theme “Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow” developed an issue-oriented program en­ couraging 4-H members to become involved in citizen­ ship projects upon their return home. Haigh and Webb, along with 60 other 4-H’ers from Michigan, attended CWF July 1-7. The program helps young people, ages 15 to 19, better understand how government functions at all levels and how to effectively use local government processes to deal with issues. Delegates to CWF explored the influences of the 1990 cen­ sus on public life, marked the upcoming bicentennial of the Bill of Rights, debated current issues of freedom of speech and studied the effects of the recent historic changes in Eastern Europe. The 4-H’ers also had the opportunity to tour historic sights in and around Washington, D.C. approve Superintendent Wolff's recommenda­ tion and increase lunch prices as follows: 1989-90 Elementary Students Jr.-Sr. High School Students Adults Reduced Price Lunches (student,; 1990-91 $.90 1.00 1.50 .40 $1.00 1.10 1.60 .40 (this is set by federal guidelines) Milk Alone - Students .20 .20 Adults .25 .25 Ayes: Baker, Krolik, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Flower, Spoelstra and Stewart. Motion carried. 16. Resignation: M. Ossenheimer: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to accept the resignation of Developmental Kindergarten Teacher Merry Lee Ossenheimer. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 17. Grievances • M. Winegar: There was discussion regarding grievance #30, 33, 34 which have been filed by the Maple Valley Educational Support Personnel Association — reference Melanie Winegar. Mr. Wolff updated the board regarding a recent meeting held with Harlow Claggett/MASB Negotiator, Supervisor Aldrich, Superintendent Wolff, Uniserv Direc­ tor Karen Sherwood, and employee Melanie Winegar. There was general consensus of the board to table these grievances and refer them to the Labor Negotiations Committee. The commmittee will report back at the regular September board meeting. 18. Teacher Contract - Nancy Dufaalt: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Krolik to extend a teaching contract to Nancy Dufault — EMI-Resource Room at Maplewood Elementary for the 1990-91 school year; salary — $18,521.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. (Recommended by Principal Doozan.) 19. Teacher Contract • Judith Gray: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve Principal Potter's recommendation and extend a teaching contract to Judith Gray — TMI-EMI Room at Fuller Street Elementary for the 1990-91 school year; salary - $25,781.00. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 20. "At Risk" Program Four Year Olds: Principal Doozan updated the Board on the possibility of a state funded program for "at risk" four year olds at Maplewood Elementary. There was consensus of the board that administration will review this program further and make a decision within the necessary time lines. 21. Sex Equity Coordinator: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve Princi­ pal Lenz's recommendation and appoint Judy Hager as the school district sex equity coordi­ nator for the Non-Traditional Incentive Grant for the 1990-91 school year. (No salary compensation). Ayes: All. Motion carried. 22. Classrooms of Tomorrow: After Mr. Wolff informed the board of the latest developments of the "Classrooms of Tomorrow" program, a motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and participate in the Classrooms of Tomorrow program. (This authorizes the school district to borrow funds through the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority for the purchase of computers through the Classrooms of Tomorrow Program.) There was further discussion and the vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Baker, Flower, Krolik, Spoelstra, Stewart and Viele. Nays: Tobias. Motion carried. 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 Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine southworth, owners Phone (517) 852-0943 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 4, 1990_Page 9 23. Board Committees: President Flower appointed the following board committees for the 1990-91 school year: Labor Management Irma Baker, Chairperson Charles Viele Ted Spoelstra Transportation • WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Home, 5:30, Galesburg/ Augusta • Golf, Home, 4:00, Jamboree Public Relation* Wm. Flower, Chairperson Charles Viele Harold Stewart WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • Jr. High Girls Basketball, Home, 4:30, Olivet Policies and Curriculum Charles Viele, Chairperson Irma Gene Baker Ted Spolestra Harold Stewart, Chairperson Ron Tobias John Krolik Finance Athletic Council Ron Tobias, Chairperson Harold Stewart John Krolik Maple Valley High Schools THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, 5:00, Hastings • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Home, 5:30, Athens • Golf, 4:00, M.V., Jamboree, Home • Cross Country, 5:00, Away, St. Philip John Krolik, Chairperson Ron Tobias Harold Stewart SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • J.V. Football, Home, 1:00 p.m., Erie-Mason • Varsity Football, Home, 4:00 p.m., Erie-Mason • Dance, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., High School Facilities & Equipment Ted Spoelstra, Chairperson Charles Viele Irma Gene Baker 24. Board of Directors: A motion was made by Krolik, supported by Viele to vote for Pauline F. Petrosky and Judith L. Wilcox to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Association of School Boards. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 25. J.V. Football: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Stewart to approve Athletic Director Bill Rivest's recommendation and increase the admission fee for junior varsity football from $1.00 to $2.00 for the 1990-91 school year. (This will offset increased prices in supplies.) Ayes: All. Motion carried. 26. Discipline Code: After discussion, a motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve the recommendation of Athletic Direc­ tor Bill Rivest and the Board Athletic Commit­ tee and change the athletic code discipline guidelines as presented by Mr. Rivest (pertai­ ning to training rules). Ayes: All. Motion carried. 27. Discipline Handbook: After a lengthy discus­ sion and board committee report regarding a proposed discipline handbook to be used at Fuller and Kellogg Elementaries, the issue was tabled until a lletter of understanding is obtained from the M.E.A. Teacher Association. 28. Supt. Search: There was discussion regarding criteria for the new superintendent. After comments were heard from the administrative staff, there was general consensus of the board that the finance and curriculum are the main criteria. 29. Board Policy: There was discussion related to the review of the proposed board of education policies, Section D and E. 30. Adjournment: Motion made by Stewart, sup­ ported by Viele to adjourn the meeting. Time: 11:14 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE SPEICAL MEE­ TING HELD 8/23/90. Fleetham wins health award Edgar Fleetham of Sun­ field, longtime Eaton County Commissioner, has won the Roy Manty Award from the TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOcL SALEs GULfliL NtRCHflUDISt 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Fleetham received the award last month at the MALPH fifth annual con­ ference at Mission Point, Mackinac Island. He received the award for his longtime service on the Barry/Eaton District Health Department Board of Health and for supporting important local public programs. Fleetham, who is retiring from the County Board of Commissioners in November, is believed to be the longest serving County Commis­ sioner in Michigan history. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Away, 6:00, Delton • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, 4:00, Delton • Golf, Away, 4:00 p.m., St. Philip Jamboree Agenda Items MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Regular Board of Education Meeting September 10, 1990 — 7:00 p.m. — Administration Building 1. Acceptance of sealed bids on school vehicle fleet insurance bids for the period October 1, 1990 through September 30, 1991. 2. Review of Board of Education policies: Section C School Administration Section G Personnel Section K School-Community Relations 3. Committee Reports. 4. Principal Nancy Potter recommends that Jen­ nifer Bohms be employed as a fourth grade teacher at Fuller Street Elementary High School. 5. Principal Larry Lenz recommends that Wesley Smock be employed as vocational agriculture teacher at the Jr.-Sr. High School. 6. Consideration of grievances which have been filed by the Maple Valley Eduational Support Personnel Association for support personnel employees. 7. General report from the Board of Education regarding superintendent's search. 8. Superintendent Carroll Wolff recommends that Lorraine Joppie be employed as Assistant Secretary-Bookkeeper in central office. 9. Other Business. 10. Adjournment 4-H conference planned in Lansing The Michigan 4-H Youth Program will be presenting a special conference for people who work with youth on Oc­ tober 12-14, 1990 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing. Jamie Escalante will speak on “Reaching Beyond the Limits: Helping Kids Achieve,” based on the film “Stand and Deliver,” which tells his story. Escalante, a high school math teacher, has inspired his students to become among the highest ranked in calculus in the country. He will challenge volunteers to make a dif­ ference in the lives of kids. “Seeing the Whole of the Moon: Helping Kids Create Positive Futures” will be discussed by Dr. Leah Cox Hoopfer. Dr. Hoopfer has always made areas of youth development her priority, areas such as interpersonal skills, stress management, substance abuse prevention and self-esteem development. She will encourage recogniz­ ing the ways one can help kids create productive futures. Ritch Davidson will speak on ‘‘The Ultimate Icebreaker.” He is the senior vice-emperor of Playfair Inc., an international consulting company where laughter and fun are serious business. Davidson will take volunteers on a journey of laughter, play and celebration guaranteed to affect work with youth. Forty-five workshops with topics ranging from how to talk to youth, to outer space travel via computer, to paradigm shifts will be offered. There will be 13 seminars with topics ranging from critical issues (like dealing with waste), to futuring, creativity and videography. The SPACES Resource Fair will be Friday evening, Oct. 12. Aisles of educational exhibits will be Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14. Tours to local attractions (such as the MSU Planetarium or the Impressions Five Museum) and activities such as shopping or swimming are planned. Cost of the conference is $100 per person. Contact the Cooperative Extension Service 4-H staff for a copy of the “Creating Future” registration book. Registration must be com­ pleted by Sept. 7. Visual Arts and crafts workshop set Eaton County adults and teen leaders interested in visual arts and crafts are in­ vited to attend the 4-H Visual Arts and Crafts Workshop Sept. 14-15 at Kettunen Center near Tustin, Michigan. Discovering and using color will be the theme of the train­ ing. Sessions on wearable art including tie-dying tee-shirt and socks, weaving a belt, sash or guitar strap, and creating handmade paper jewelry. Just for fun sessions include rag basketry, paper mache, and many additional surprise crafts. The purpose of the workshop is to provide an op­ portunity for volunteer leaders to learn new techniques and refine existing skills. Reservations are due in the local county office by September 4, 1990. For more information con­ tact the local county Extension office at 543-2310. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 4, 1990 — Page 10 From Our Readers We must support our citizens who wear the uniforms Dear editor: Consider Girl Scouting for your daughter's activity Dear editor: Now that the school year has begun and families are settling into their fall routines, many children are being asked to make choices in their ex­ tracurricular activities. With so many activities available, children need encouragement and guidance from parents to enable them to make wise -choices. For the parents of daughters ages 5 to 17 years, I would like to suggest that Girl Scouting be considered as an important choice. Girl Scouting is a value based organization that can make a positive difference in a girl’s life. Daughters will learn new skills, develop leadership abilities and gain respect for others. All this while they are having fun with girls their age under the leadership of train­ ed, volunteer leaders. The mission of the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council is to provide, through its infor­ mal educational program, op­ portunities for all girls to widen their horizons and ex­ plore their world. In partner­ ship with adults they gain knowledge and skills, con­ fidence and self-reliance that Blood drive set for Friday Sept. 7 A Red Cross blood drive, sponsored by the Nashville United Methodist Church, is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Contact the local chapter Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for details on the donation process. will carry them forward to a productive adulthood. The Girl Scout program is specifically designed for each age level beginning with Daisy Girl Scouts who are 5 years old, and extending through the Brownie, Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scout program levels. What makes Girl Scouting unique is its em­ phasis on girls planning their own program and par­ ticipating in a wide variety of activities. Girls will soon be receiving membership information at their schools. Please encourage your daughter to be a part of this wonderful, fun-filled pro­ gram. Plan to be at your daughter’s school sign-up night to meet your daughter’s leader or to help organize a troop so your daughter can receive all the benefits that the Girl Scout program has to offer. Adult volunteers are also needed so girls can become Girl Scouts immediately. Be someone who makes a difference. What is Girl Scout leader­ ship? It’s knowing you are needed and appreciated. It’s teaching and learning, caring about what happens to young people and helping girls to grow and excel. If this sounds like you, call the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council office at 343-1516 to get more infor­ mation. Be a person girls can look up to! Sincerely, Mary Jane Kreidler, Council Person Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council Fassett Body Shop — phone — 517/726-0319 — 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 The first Monday in September is set aside as a na­ tional holiday in honor of those who work in these great United States of America. The work ethic and the necessity to “earn our daily bread” is not only Biblical, but also a motivating force in the history and the heritage of our incomparable “American Way of Life.” It is one respected, admired and longed for by a great many in some other nations. It can only be preserved as long as we Americans are dedicated to the proposition of earning and making our own way. Only we as individuals are capable of doing this. Government can never guarantee economic growth and stability in and by itself. Success comes from the very sweat of the brow by those who believe in the work ethic. Because we as a nation realize this, it is most ap­ propriate that one day a year is set apart to honor men and women who work, regardless whether this be in the field, the factory, the office, the home education, the clergy, etc. For Labor Day 1990, I believe that we need especial­ ly to honor those whose labor means wearing the uniform of the United States of America. These are troubled days. The crisis in the Persian Gulf is ominous. Another August that dates back 50 years is still fresh in the minds of many of us. Then the world tried to appease a tyrant by name of Adolph Hitler. He claimed to be in­ terested in peace. Who can forget the Prime Minister of England, Neville Chamberlain, who thought he had made a deal with the monster and that there would be no conflict. “Peace in our time” this happy man exulted! History records what hap­ pened then, the beginning of World War II and the terrible slaughter that resulted. If my facts are correct, some 40 million people perished, both military personnel and civilians. It is also a known fact today that Hitler instructed his arm­ ed hordes that if they met real resistance to turn back at the onset. There was none such, and from 1939 to 1945, the world was engulfed in war. Thousands of American service personnel, both men and women, are now in the Middle East getting ready to halt the mad aggression of another tyrant, Saddam Hus­ sein, the so-called president of Iraq. He has already ravished his tiny neighbor, Kuwait. The whole Middle East is in peril. The world is outraged and for the first time in its history the United Nations as has taken a firm stand against an aggressor. On previous crsis occasions, the Soviet Union always managed to block any cohesive world action. In this case, they are standing with the other nations. We should hope and pray that this united action will force Hussein to leave Kuwait and to conform to civilized conduct as the head of a coun­ try without the eventuality of war. No intelligent person could want that, but preparadness and a show of force may well prevent such a possibility. We may or may not agree with the involvement of the United States. However, there is one thing we must be united in and that is the support of those our citizens who wear the uniform on land, on sea, and in the skies in that troubl­ ed area. They have willingly left home, jobs and family to serve. They have gone away say­ ing “there is a job to do — this is what we are trained for.” They are all shining patriots, determined and brave beyond description. We can do no less than support them in every way possible, including our prayers and moral vigilance at all times. To do any less would be to deny our heritage as Americans. Dear God, may they be home soon! Edgar Fleetham Sunfield Hole-in-one shot in Nashville Chip Reese, a junior at Maple Valley High School, recently shott a hole-in-one at Mulberry Fore's 250-yard, par-4. No. 12 hole. He used a driver. Maple Valley jayvee football team defeats Fowler 40-8 The Maple Valley football team opened the season with a convincing 40-8 win over the Fowler Eagles. Niki Grinage opened the scoring at the 2:24 mark of the first quarter with an 11-yard run. The extra point was missed. At the 9:44 mark of the se­ cond quarter, Scott English went 68 yards with a punt return. The extra point run by English was good to make the score 14-0. At the 6:04 mark of the se­ cond quarter Tom Snyder took it-in from 9 yards out and the extra point was missed to widen the gap to 20-0. With two seconds left in the second quarter the Lions struck again with a 9 yard touchdown pass from Greg Garn to Steve Hopkins and again the extra point was missed. At the 1:47 mark of the third quarter Kale Dipert hooked up with Steve Hopkins on a 50 yard scoring strike, to make the score 32-0. Eaton Extension Homemakers to hear aboutRecycling’Sept. 13 Learning to reduce waste . and buying recycled products is the theme of the September Lesson Day for the Eaton County Association of Exten­ sion Homemakers Thursday, Sept. 13, from 9:30 to 11:30 Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT General labor. Needed now to the end of September, 1990. We will try to work around y scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan Both Day and Night Shifts Available a.m., at'the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Angie Morris, Eaton County’s Resource Recovery Agent, will be the main speaker. She will set up a mock supermarket to help ex­ plain the recycling concepts. The recycling process in­ cludes not only reducing waste but also recycling and reusing of materials. Demonstrations by the Exten­ sion Homemakers will show how “throw away” articles can be turned into simple craft items. “The demonstration and resource handouts would be especially useful to all adults who work with youth groups in a recycling project,” ex­ plains Morris. Advance registration is re­ quired. Free child care is available. Call the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. Please indicate if child care services will be needed. There is a $1 fee at the door. With 8:53 left in the game Fowler got on the scoreboard to make the score 32-8. The Lions came right back at 5:22 on a 24 yard run by Rick Furlong and the extra point pass to Travis Carter was good to make the final score of 40-8. The next game for the junior Lions will be Saturday, Sept. 8 at home against Erie Mason at 7:30 . EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. 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The Lions topped the peren­ nial Lansing-area powers 14-6 Friday, Maple Valley’s third win against Fowler in their last four meetings. “It was a big win for us,” Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said. Fowler had been ranked No. 6 in Class D by the Detroit Free Press. Senior quarterback Jason Hoefler, making his debut at this position, tossed a 64-yard TD pass to Ron Merrill with 7:10 left in the third period to erase a 6-0 Fowler lead and give the Lions the win. After stopping the Eagles on their next possession, the Lions drove 60 yards in nine plays climaxed by an eight­ yard touchdown run by Mer­ rill with 2:24 left in the game. Hoefler found Scott Casteele Antiques IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLETIBLE MARKET, Sunday, Sept 16, Ionia Fair­ grounds, south M-66, Ionia, MI. 8am - 4:30pm. Admission $ 1.50. Thousands of antiques and colletibles. Rain or shine. 1-517-593-3316. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. ( Sports for thettwo-pointer. Mittelstaedt said his team played an outstanding game. ‘‘I thought we played tremendous the second half,”he said. “We complete­ ly shut them down.” Fowler finished with only 98 total yards in 46 offensive plays. The Eagles rushed for 88 yards, 61 coming on a touchdown run by Glenn Pung with 3:14 left in the second quarter. Dan Franks led the Lion defense with 12 tackles while John Shank added 11 and Casteele 10. Maple Valley finished with 163 yards on the ground and 86 on 4-of-9 passing. The Lions had 10 first downs to five for Fowler. Merrill finished with 66 yards on 11 carries while Franks rushed 15 times for 57 yards. Mittelstaedt said his team’s offense played its tipical ball­ control game. “We like to do that, but we didn’t do it as well as we can,” he said. USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS 'Molder of Dreams' set at Vermontville church The Vermontville Bible Church will show the film “Molder of Dreams” Sept. 9 and 16 at the 6 p.m. service. “Molder of Dreams” is about the life of Guy Doud, a man who as a child was a social outcast, but grew up to ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Help Wanted WANTED-TEACHER AIDE to work with wheelchair bound child. Contact Dave Doozan, Principle, Maplewood School by Friday Sept 8th. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM you i$-j.fWoS ?AND THE CLASSIFIEDS . GET YOU WHERE YOU T WANT TO GO 945-9554 IDRPLE VRLKEY new® . a localpaper oftoday! ■- ’ become National Teacher of the Year, and find himself standing in the Oval Office, being honored by the Presi­ dent of the United States. This movie is Guy Doud’s account of his own childhood and how it affected the way he teaches, and also about the account of one of Guy’s students, Kent Soderman. The Vermontville Bible Church’s Awana Clubs will begin Sept. 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for ages kindergarten through sixth grade. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show caipet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Miscellaneous ADULTS!! Have you always wanted to complete your high school education?? Find out how! Call Maple Valley Adult Education 852-9275. YARD AND HOME SERVICES. Call the Handy­ man. 852-2069. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. Barry County COA menu and coming events planned LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS, older ranch home with 1 or 80 acres of land. Paved road, Sunfield Township, 2 year well, terms possible. Phone Jim Vanburen P.R. 517-566-8469 or 517-566-8761 for appointment. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Bobbie’s of Nashville ♦ Hastings I wish to thank all of our friends for all the wonderful support you are showing my mom, Wilma Jean Kemp, while in Sparrow Hospital CCU-8, Lansing, MI. .48917, all the cards, food, flowers, prayers. Without you, we would be so empty. Thank you all for everything. Our Love Bobbie, Phil, Clif Please continue to pray and send cards. CARD OF THANKS Leslie and I would like to thank our children, Ed and Linda Boldrey, Marvin and Pauline Pardee and our grandchildren for our wonderful 50th wedding anniversary party, Aug 26th, 1990. We thank all that came to our party and gave us cards, also those who sent cards. These will be treasured and remembered, always. Leslie and Eleanor Boldrey In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Lee R. Christopher. 2 years ago you were called above, a person we all so dearly loved, you touched our hearts in so many ways, and brightened up the darkest days, the precious times we had with you, and all the loving memories too, are in a special place in our hearts, of which you are the biggest part. So sadly missed and deeply loved. -Your family HAY EQUIPMENT Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 5 Ham patties, sweet potatoes and squash, broccoli, bread, oleo, pineapple. Thursday, Sept. 6 Turkey with gravy, oriental blend, mashed potatoes, bread, oleo, cookies. Friday, Sept. 7 Pork patty, com scalloped tomatoes, bread, oleo, pears. Monday, Sept. 10 Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, Italian style green beans, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 11 Real Estate 550 Ford Tractor with loader and backhoe Jubilee Ford Rebuilt M international with power steering H international A international Cub LoBoy with mower white 2*150 with duals, 150 HP Beef cubes with gravy, fruit and veggie, red potatoes, bread, oleo, peaches. Events Wednesday, Sept. 5 Delton, Blood Pressure; Hastings, crafts or cards, be late for something day. Thursday, Sept. 6 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, Sept. 7 - Hastings, Blood Pressure, cards; Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Herminetts. Monday, Sept. 10 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, Herminetts. Tuesday, Sept. 11 - all sites puzzles; Nashville, Herminetts. 3 Pt. Gehl wheel Rake 1090 Gehl 489 New Holland 489 New Holland 7' New idea Cut/Dition 500 J.o. 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B°x Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 7 — Tuesday, September 11, 1990 Four hurt in crash at deadly intersection near Nashville by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter An intersection two miles north of Nashville that has been the scene of numerous serious crashes, some fatal, claimed four more victims when two vehicles collided there shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. Department, said it appears Local residents are familiar that a 1990 Ford pickup truck with the deadly history of the driven westbound on State intersection of State Road and Road by Monty Decess, 44, M-66. Drivers in Saturday’s of DeWitt ran a stop sign, collision were not from the pulling into the path of a area. southbound 1986 GMC Deputy Jay Olejniczak, of Blazer, driven by Michael the Barry County Sheriff’s Abbate, 37, of Augusta. Vermontville Village receives high marks in audit review by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Village of Vermontville received high marks Thursday in its annual audit review. John L. Walker, CPA, of the Hastings accounting firm ofWalker and Fluke, was present at the council meeting to report on his recent audit of the village’s finances. Walker touched on two suggestions for improvement in the book­ keeping system, but in general his comments were very favorable. “This village probabaly does as well as any I’ve seen in its budgeting process, ’ ’ said Walker. He added that the Vermontville Council did a goodjob in estimating anticipated lineitem expenses listed on the annual budget worksheet. One of Walker’s suggestions for improvement was that the council then compile the figures “by activity instead of by fund.” Simply stated, this would mean grouping specific lineitem expenses into “major activity” categories, rather than by the broader “fund” designation. The change recommended by Walker would allow village officials to keep better track of actual expenses in a given activity category versus their pro­ jected costs, and would avoid the need of having to amend the budget appropriations so often throughout the year, as required by law. “Spending money you haven’t appropriated is technically illegal,” noted Walker. Using the recommended method, “comparisons can be The force ofthe impact roll­ ed the truck a distance of 175 feet, said Olejniczak, while the Blazer ended up 112 feet from the point of collision. Both landed in the roadside “clear vision” area on the southwest corner of the intersection. The pickup was on its top, and Decess and his passenger, Mona Decess, 43, were trap­ ped underneath the cab. Fire Department extraction units from Nashville and Vermont­ ville worked to free the cou­ ple. O’Dell’s Wrecker ofVer­ montville hooked on the truck and helped lift it offthe driver who was trapped for nearly half an hour. Deputy Olejniczak said that Mr. Decess was not wearing a seatbelt. He was unsure about his passenger. The other driver was wear­ ing a seatbelt, according to Olejniczak, but he said he did not know whether his passenger, Mary Ann Lupina, 39, of Augusta, was. Ambulance crews from Nashville, Vermontville and Hastings stablized the four victims and transported them to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Abbate was later airlifted to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Lupina was also taken there later by am­ bulance. A Pennock Hospital nursing supervisor said Sun­ day that when the two left Pennock he was in “guarded” condition and she was “stable.” The Decesses were both still at Pennock Hopsital Sunday, listed in good condition. Olejniczak said the accident is still under investigation and no citations have been issued. He said alcohol did not appear to be a factor. Assisting with traffic con­ trol at the scene were Eaton County Sheriff’s Department and Nashville police. See Four hurt, on page 2 Special pre-schoolers receive a boost in Maplewood Elementary Vermontville on page 2 Maple Valley Superintendent finalists' field narrowed to three J-Ad Graphics News Service Three finalists for the post of Maple Valley Superinten­ dent of Schools were to be an­ nounced by the school board at its meeting last night. The trio of candidates were picked from seven applicants who were interviewed by the board in a series of meetings the last week of August. The seven earlier had been nar­ rowed from a field of some 30 hopefuls whose applications were first reviewed by the local board at an Aug. 20 meeting in Lansing. The individual eventually chosen for the post will take over the helm of Maple Valley schools when longtime local superintendent Carroll J. Wolff retires at the end of this year. According to a board of­ ficial, the final decision may not be made until October. Before the final selection is made, the board will conduct a second interview with each of the three finalists and will schedule a time for visitation in the districts they now serve. Teacher Glenna MacDonald reads to the eight youngsters enrolled in a special program for developmentally delayed pre-schoolers in the Maple Valley district. The forenoon class, held at Maplewood Elementary in Vermtonville, stresses language skills. Resurfacing underway in Nashville Resurfacing of Nashville's Main Street got under way last Tuesday, with the first step being milling work by L. & L. Construction Co., Inc., of Lansing. When old asphalt was removed at the downtown intersections, the original brick pavement laid in 1917 was revealed in some spots. The $131,000 state project to resurface M-66 from Church Street to Brumm Road should be completed within 30 days, and is part of a broader plan to improve the highway as far north as Coats Grove Road this fall. J-Ad Graphics News Service The Maple Valley School District has a new class this year to give developmentally delayed pre-schoolers a learn­ ing boost. The forenoon sessions are being conducted at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville. Some of the 3- to 5-yearolds enrolled there in the past would have been bused to special classes at Eaton Intermediate School District in Charlotte. Now they can en­ joy the same advantages without leaving their home district. Glenna MacDonald, a 17-year veteran with the local school district who has a degree in special education from Michigan State Univer­ sity, has charge ofthe class of eight youngsters. She is assisted by teacher’s aide Barb Dickinson. Mapelwood Principal David Doozen is enthusiastic about the new program, which he explains is not a typical pre­ school. The enrollees are children with “special needs.” By reaching the youngsters at such a tender age, notes Doozen, “We are trying to avoid special education (for them) in the future.” He and MacDonald agree that not all of the tots will escape this fate, but their odds are greatly increased by par­ ticipation in the language­ based program. EISD screens applicants for the program. Project Find helps locate potential enrollees. Parents are often the ones who contact the EISD, but sometimes the children are referred by coun­ ty agencies or family physicians. “We are very pleased that Maple Valley has decided to have their own program,” said Peg Cameron of EISD. “It’s really wonderful.” She said the project also is in operation in other schools in Eaton County. Cameron stressed that the program is See Pre-school, page 2 In This Issue... • Blood drive collects 54 pints • Methodist’s parsonage move unsettled • United Way Kick-off set for September 18 • Substance abuse program set �The Maple Valley News> Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 2 A DeWitt couple was trapped beneath this upside-down pickup when it rolled after impact. Nashville and Vermontville firemen used extraction equipment to free them. Four hurt in crash near Nashville t It was apparent that the pickup truck took the brunt of the collision on its passenger side, then “pancaked” as it rolled across the “clear vi­ sion” area until it was stopped by a small embankment. The main point of impact on the Blazer appeared to be the left front, driver’s side. After the truck was righted it was haul­ ed from the scene by O’Dell’s _ Depend on Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville -for Farmowners InsnrancpStan Trumble n/fjAMfLLf& Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 from front page____ while Hastings Wrecker Ser­ vice hauled away the Blazer. Both vehicles were obviously total losses. Pre-schoolers get a boost from front page “language-based, for children with developmental problems.” Cameron said Maplewood has a few more openings in the class, which is limited to 12 children. Doozan explain­ ed that ifthe group were much larger than that, the teacher would not be able to serve the needs of the youngsters. The class at Vermontville is conducted only in the fore­ noon, but Cameron said she hopes that by the next school year the program can be ex­ panded to include an after­ noon session. session. The The group group meets in one of the portable classrooms just west of the schoolhouse. Maplewood also has a Young Fives program, separate and apart from the special pre-school class. Young Fives is designed for children who will be age 5 on or before Sept. 1, but who are not yet ready to attend regular kindergarten. Flu shots planned for Wednesday The Maplewood Schools flu shots, sponsored by the Vermontville Lions, will be Sept. 12, but the time should be to 8:30 p.m., not to 8:30 a.m. 157 s Majn street Vermontville Vermontville gets high marks, continued from front made on a periodic basis,” he sonally experienced harrassadvised. This will help the ment from the youths, who council control potential over­ were shouting obscenitites at runs in any major activity passers-by. He said the situation “has been going on all category. The CPA also advised the summer long, but is now council to maintain a group of basically on the weekends.” Harmon noted the activity accounts for “general fixed assets” of the village. This he witnessed early one morn­ would involve listing the ing stretched down Main estimated original costs of all Street from the fire station to village-owned property. It the town square park. would be similar to a listing The village has not had used for insurance purposes, local police protection since except that the insurance the Vermontville Township figures are based on replace­ Police Department was ment value, not on original disbanded about three years costs. ago. Village Clerk Sharon In other action Thursday, Stewart said that very recently the council agreed to support the village had received a letPresident Sue Villanueva’s ter from Eaton County Sheriff suggestion of writing a letter Art Kelsey saying that “his to the Eaton County Sheriff’s department is now our police Dept, asking for increased department, and not to police patrol of the village. hesitate to call him if we have The request stems from a a problem.” Stewart said Fri­ problem reported by day morning that she had writ­ Villanueva and by Trustee ten the letter to Kelsey ap­ Rod Harmon. Both told of proved by the council Thurs­ gangs of young people hang­ day evening. ing out in Vermontville’s Also at that meeting, the business district in the wee council adopted a resolution hours of the morning. supporting the proposed 911 Villanueva said several village Emergency Services system residents have complained to now under consideration by her about the situation, which the Eaton County Board of in addition to verbal noise, has Commissioners and its Plann­ involved guns and fireworks. ing Department. Harmon said he had per­ Villanueva said the system calls for uniform designation of roads in the county and will set standard regulations for house number markings by county residents. The process may require a change of ad­ dress for a few people who live on streets or roads that bear different names along their length. Uniform naming of thoroughfares will enhance the response time of emergen­ cy vehicles dispatched through the proposed new 911 system. “For some, people who have to change their address, it is a little inconvenient now,” noted Villanueva. “But it will be a big conve­ nience for them if they ever need an ambulance.” It is expected that a few village residents will be af­ fected by the address change plan. A public hearing on the matter will be held on at 1:30 p.m., Sept. 19, at the Eaton County courthouse. In other business, the council: — Discussed the Main Street tree-planting project set for the end of October and decided that iron grates will be used around the bases of the five lindens to be set out in 4x4-foot squares where sidewalk is removed. — Took no formal action, but agreed that a new dump truck proposed for the Depart­ ment of Public Works is need­ ed before winter, and that buying a new vehicle rather than a used unit would be to the village’s financial advan­ tage in the long run. — Instructed village at­ torney Bart Frith to begin legal action against a homeowner who did not meet a Sept. 1 deadline to comply with the village’s junk ordinance. Grief support group will meet Thursday "COPE", a grief support group, is continuing to meet the second Thursday each month. The next session will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the home of Alberta Lewis, 717 Durkee, on M-66 on the east side, about a half mile south ofNashville. Topics that will be discussed include factors that in­ crease or decrease grief, under­ standing the grief process, importantce of stress man­ agement, and the family dy­ namics of grief. The meetings are designed to help people cope with grief and loss. Research has shown that people who have shared their grief in a recovery pro­ gram or support group re­ quired 49 percent less medical VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville 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 Morn. Worship 11 Evening Service ...... 6 Wednesday: AWANA................. 6:45 6:45 Prayer Meeting........ 7 a.m.. a.m. p.m. . p.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6p.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 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 Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD FREE GI FT with a $50.00 or more purchase. 1/30ff Selection of McCall • Simplicity • Kwik Sew WUUL PATTERNS Miscellaneous NEED BUS TRANSPORTATION for your group? Call Hartzler, Inc. 374-8169 or 1-800-654-8738. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH care than those who did not get such help in the period following their loss. The COPE grief recovery program is open to anyone. For more information, call Richard A. Genther at the Maple Valley Chapel of the Genther Funeral Home at 852-0840 or Lewis at 852­ 9291. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. Schoo 9:45a.m. A.M. Service ...11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 7p.m. Wed. Service...... 7p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 218 E. State St., Hastings East of Michigan Ave. Ph. 945*9673 HOURS: Mon. thru Sat SS^O; Frt ’til 7 ’ HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11a.m. P.M. Worship...............7p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship .............. 7p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi 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) A.M. Worship ...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..10 a.m. Church School ...... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �SSA !*«• vis CC" J w SS3 £S w» Ss sw& s £sss& s euts? b »«,!S\? !S\? KA The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 3 Adult Education classes begin in Nashville great!” Heidt is entering her 20th year in teaching and supervis­ ing adult education classes. A graduate ofNazareth College, she has a master’s degree in school administration from Grand Valley State Universi­ ty. She was director of the Hastings adult education pro­ gram from 1972 to 1987. By last Tuesday, she already had 69 students registered for the daytime classes at the Learning Center in Nashville and she expected a few more enrollees before the Sept. 10 startup. This number of students roughly is divided between the four days per week the school is open, and the daily number again divided between the '*> j?¥*sS s%S lot io 5&j! ’♦ i'*!S ^*2‘« *s . ?*s& ?s& !"*!>! !JS!>-! L. ^H^t u ySS SS W*!*w *1 *»fchhjt h “! * -tattifc( W taj^FiiiDitj ft M Kliti ijimij ft tawobfiiiau st Betty Heidt, instructor-supervisor, of the Maple Valley Adult Education Learning Center, was busy last week organizing textbooks for courses scheduled to start Monday. The adult education program has new quarters Tor daytime classes in the Nashville council chamber. Sept. 17, at Maple Valley Jr.by Susan Hinckley Sr, High School from 6 to 10 StaffWriter Students enrolled in adult p.m., and will include voca­ education classes sponsored tional courses, as well as those by Maple Valley Community required for a high school Education have a convenient diploma. Heidt will oversee classes in new location this year. accounting, English, GED The Nashville Village. preparation, government, Council chambers at 204 N. math, reading, science, social Main St. will serve a dual role studies and more. She also as a center for daytime adult stresses giving her students schooling, while still continupractical information that will . ing to be meeting quarters for help them with such things as the council and other village job searching, career planning boards that hold evening and interviewing for a sessions. position. Betty Heidt, supervisor and “We have a lot of instructor at the Maple Valley resources,” said Heidt, “And Adult Education Learning we teach a bit more than just Center, was busy last week history, math, English and registering students and organizing textbooks and science.” She also sees that her other materials at the new students have access to infor­ location. mation on such day-to-day Daytime classes in the past matters as family budgeting have been conducted in the and how to be an informed community building at Thor­ consumer. Heidt noted that napple Lake Estates Mobile these subjects are “relevant to Home Park, northwest of everyday life,” and as part of Nashville. the social studies program, The Monday * through they also help teach students Thursday daytime sessions are the ability to read and set for 8 a.m. through 3:30 comprehend. p.m., with students having the Some of the adults who option ofchoosing morning or enroll may be illiterate, and afternoon schedules. The ses­ this calls for special treat­ sions started Monday, Sept. ment. A volunteer tutor from 10. the Barry County Literary Evening adult education Council, arranged through the classes will begin Monday, local library, will attend classes with the student to give him or her one-on-one {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! lessons in reading. The tutors are trained । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA " through a grant from the State Department of Education. {THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.J * Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 S. S “The people volunteer their time,” added Heidt. “It’s morning and the afternoon classes, making the average attendance per session somewhere around 10 students. This will vary, of course, but Heidt expects the council chambers to provide adequate space for the pro­ gram. Students work at their own pace on their various courses during the three and one-half hour period. The adult education classes are free to all those who have no high school diploma and to graduates who were under age 20 as of Sept. 1. Other adults will pay a small fee for the classes. For more information, call the Community Education Of­ fice at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, 852-9275. SWEATSHIRTS and SWEATPANTS 20% Off - IN STOCK • Reversible Rain Slicker for Your Little School Walker • Harem Pants with Matching Coordinates Hometown Apparel “Your Family Clothmf Store** • " 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa i- 374-8730 HOU*S®‘°5; 1 Sat. 9 to 4 EATON FEDERAL Is Now Open Longer It’s a fact of life; Bankers work the same hours as the rest of us. Which means getting your banking done can sometimes be incon­ venient. That’s why Eaton Federal now offers you SPIRIT. With your Eaton Federal SPIRIT card and our new automatic teller machines, you can now do your banking even if it’s not during normal banking hours. So the next time it’s getting late and you have banking to do, relax, it’s convenient when you have an Eaton Federal SPIRIT Card. Plus you can use your SPIRIT Card at all MAGIC LINE and CIRRUS locations. I BINGO : Get the "SPIRIT1 at Maplewood Schools • FLU SHOTS • September 12 Eaton Federal 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. — DONATIONS ACCEPTED — Sponsored by ... Vermontville Lions FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Equal Housing Home Office - Charlotte 543-3880 LENDER Nashville 852-1830 OFFICE HOURS: Eaton Rapids 663-1551 Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday9-Noon Olivet 749-2811 3 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 4 Local schools expand curriculum to include home economics class The addition of four new departments to the high school curriculum was important news in Nashville 59 years ago this week. Home economics was one of the new courses offered in 1931, and some 60 students signed up for the classes, to be taught by Miss Olith Wood (who later married Samuel Hamilton and became a longtime local teacher.) Federal aid was expected to become available after one year to help finance this new program. Other news of interest that week concerned the Depression-closed Nashville State Bank, the failure of Sunfield’s bank, and a family tragedy near Woodland. Details on these and other stories were reported in The Nashville News on Sept. 10, 1931. Nashville schools opened on Sept. 8 Summer vacations for local public school students came to a close when the village school bell Tuesday rang out the welcome to the 1931-1932 school year. Superintendent W. D. Wallace and his newly organized teaching staff, in which appear many new The former Olith Wood and her husband, Samuel Hamilton, are seen here about 20 years after she was named to head the home economics department which was one of four new additions to the Nashville High School curriculum in 1931. The new home economics and agricultural programs would quarlifa y for federal aid under the Smith-Hughes Act after probationary period. Mrs. Hamilton stayed on to become a longtime local teacher. My daughters and I would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to everyone who sent cards, flowers, brought food over, contributions and attended the funeral ofour devoted father and loving husband, Randy R. Grant This includes the ... Maple Valley Class of 73 Vermontville Little League Friends and neighbors of Sav-Way Nashville Little League Board of Directors Super special thanks to: The Charles Wrights The Richard Harps The Pastor Barry Smiths Russ Furlong and BOTH of our families. Your support and comfort has helped tremendously. Cindy (Sam) Grant Joheather, Leslie, Jessie • i I / s/ I ( j( I ( / ji f f ( faces, started the new year with enthusiastic co-operation and whole-heartedness to the purpose at hand, the best education results possible for the current year. Members of the staff, the parts they are to play in the year’s work and the qualifica­ tions of the new ones were enumerated at some length in last week’s News. Regarding enrollment, in which all are interested, the high school list of 117 is ex­ ceptional and places the Nashville school in Class C in state classification, rather than Class D, which already gives it a much better standing in school rating. (There were 195 students enrolled in grades K-8 in September 1931.) This year’s enrollment in­ cludes about 50 non-resident pupils, for high school work, which is gratifying to all concerned. In the new departments, for which there is much en­ thusiasm on the part of en­ trants, is an enrollment of 35 in agricultural biology, 12 in crops, 57 for business, and three classes of about 20 each for home enconomics, the lat­ ter of which insures about full-time work for Miss Wood. The enrollment for agricultural work is about normal. The Board of Education, which has full authority to make application for adding these new courses of study, was to meet Wednesday night, and at that time the matter of the equipment for the home economics department, which had been pretty well selected, was passed upon. Another highlight of the new year, with regard to the new courses in agriculture and home economics, is that the work is starting here in such a complete way that the proba­ tionary period before receiv­ ing federal aid under the Smith-Hughes Act will be one year only rather than the three- or four-year period, which is often the case. This is the least possible period, as there must be homework done before the aid is given. This assurance was given by E. E. Gallup, state super­ visor of vocational agriculture, and Miss Ruth Friegard, state supervisor for home economics, who have been een vsors visitors here ere an and spea speak from first hand information and knowledge about state requirements. Another school visitor oL importance this week was State Representative Jackson ~of Big Rapids. All in all, the school year seems to have started ad­ mirably, and the cooperation of the district is desired by Superintendent Wallace and his staff for the fullest possible success of this school year. Permanent receiver ap­ pointed for bank Under an order ofthe court, upon petition of the banking ' department through the office When classes opened on Sept. 8, 1931, a high school enrollment of 117 moved Nashville from a Class D to a Class C rating. About 50 non-resident students were included in this number. Rural consolidation of the district did not occur until later in the decade. The home economics department instituted in 1931 was located in a vacant Queen St. house, just north of the school (out of sight at rear of building in this 1920s photo from Washington St.). of the Attorney General, the gentleman that has so tactfully handled the affairs of the Nashville State Bank as tem­ porary receiver, has been ap­ pointed as permanent receiver. E. B. Finley Jr. comes to this position on recommenda­ tion of the banking depart­ ment, together with numerous other assurances that he is well qualifed for the position and with an intimate knowledge of conditions bas­ ed on experience, is no doubt better qualifed than any other man who could be selected. Judge McPeek, who is by law authorized to make the selection and appointment, received numerous recom­ mendations and assurances as to the qualification of Mr. Finley before making the ap­ pointment and is well satisfied that he will administer the af­ fairs of the bank for the best interest of all concerned. The permanent receiver has authority to do necessary things the temporary receiver could not. In the event of a reorganization or other steps deemed for the best interest of depositors and the public in general, his control can be ter­ minated as easily as that of a temporary receiver. The receiver is anxious to work with depositors, of­ ficers, stockholders and the public for the most prompt and favorable disposition of present conditions, and asks that cooperation that will result in furnishing Nashville again the best banking facilities possible. Sunfield bank closed The Sunfield State Savings Bank closed its doors Wednesday morning of last week. The notice posted on the door read as follows: “To conserve the assets ofthe bank for the benefit of depositors and to effect an reorganiza­ tion. C. L. Jalving, State Bank Examiner in charge.’’ Charlotte bank discontinues exchange on checks Effective Sept. 1, the First National Bank of Charlotte -discontinues the exchange charges on checks. This means that checks will be cleared at the exact sumjiamed, no charge for collection being made. This is made possible through an arrange­ ment with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago of which the Charlotte bank is a member. Time for paying taxes is ex­ tended to Oct. 1 The time for paying village taxes has again been extended to Oct. 1. This is the second .extension made since taxes became due Aug. 1. This is a highly commendable action on the part of the Village Council, giving the majority oftaxpayers time to recover in a measure from the closing of the Nashville State Bank, in which the money of most of the residents of the city is still on deposit. been talking things over with his wife Monday night and finally decided to kill the whole family. Mrs. Rittenburgh was sent upstairs tooca upsars call thee cren, children, and they were to come down iif they wanted to see their mother alive again. They were lined up against the wall while he talked to them, and he suddenly decided that he Nashville takes Hastings’ might just as well get it over measure with and started for the gun, The Nashville Independents and the Hastings team got when the boy dashed ahead of together for the first time this him, secured it and killed the father to save the family. season at the fairgrounds Sun­ There are five children at day afternoon and, as might home, a married daughter at be expected, the game was hard fought and interesting, Zeeland, and a son in Flint. especially so to the crowd of The farm is about five miles fans who accompanied the southeast of Woodland and about nine miles from local team. The Independents were on Nashville. The family are said to have their toes to win and copped the honors by a score of 5 to been former residents of Houghton Lake, and the dead 1. The Labor Day game at man to have served a term in Thornapple didn’t the federal prison at Leaven­ materialize, as the Battle worth, Kansas, from being in­ Creek team failed to put in volved in a liquor conspiracy. Norris Ritenburgh was their appearance, and many of taken to Hastings to await the the fans went on to Hastings to see the county seat team outcome of the coroner’s in­ quest Tuesday afternoon. defeat Westphalia, 10 to 4. (According to a subsequent Brothers will vie for pitching report in the Sept. 17 issue of The News, the lad was freed honors Of more than usual interest by a coroner’s jury, whose to fans in this section will be verdict was that it was an act the baseball game at Riverside of “justifiable homicide.” Park next Sunday afternoon, The report also noted that when the Independents play upon investigation at the the American Steam Pumpers scene, Sheriff Leonard of Barry County discovered a of Battle Creek. The two Martin boys, Bill still belonging to the slain man and Archie, who have handled located in a swamp on a most of the mound work for neighboring farm, and eight the local team this season, will gallons of moonshine in the oppose each other for the pit- home. Officials concluded he ching honors. Archie will be had been carrying on that in the box for the Steam business for some time and Pumpers, with Johnny drank his own moonshine. A Johnson, another former customers’ list was said to have been discovered in the Nashville boy, receiving, while Bill will occupy the course of the sheriff’s mound for Nashville. Thiss un­ investigation.) doubtedly will be one of the most interesting games of the Pickle and kraut plant now year, and should draw a good in operation here crowd. The Hirsch Bros, pickle and sauerkraut plant in Nashville Shoots father dead to save is now in operation for the mother season, and despite the dry A gun cracked in a farm weather large quantities of home on the peaceful shores cucumbers and cabbage are ofKilpatrick Lake early Tues- now being delivered at the day morning, and the head of plant. the household, Ed Ritenburgh, who had threatened to Fresh eggs wanted kill the whole family, fell to All day Saturday, Sept. 12, the floor, dying instantly, shot The News will accept fresh in the mouth by his 15-year- eggs on delinquent and old son, Norris, who beat his renewal subscriptions, and father to the powerful deer ri­ will credit at the rate of 30 fle, and shot him to §ave his cents per dozen. mother. Rittenburgh was said by the family to have been despondent over financial matters and to have been drinking to drown his troubles. He had �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 5 Adult education classes starting this week Maple Valley Adult Educa­ tion classes begin this week at the adult learning center in Nashville. The learning center is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon­ day through Thursday. All classes required for a high school diploma are offered. Students can choose the time they attend. Classes are 3!6 hours in length. Adults may visit the learning center any time. Evening classes begin Sept. 17 and are held at ✓ Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School from 6 to 10. All required classes are held in the evening, as well as welding, woodwork- Maplewood School Lunch Menu pear, peanut butter sandwich, salad. Tuesday, Sept. 18 Mini sub/bun, green beans, peach, salad. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost, choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Wednesday, Sept. 12 Chicken, potato chips, green beans, cherry butter sandwich, apricot. Thursday, Sept. 13 Scalloped potatoes and ham, peas, meat sandwich, mixed fruit. Friday, Sept. 14 Pizza, com, peanut butter sandwich, pears. Monday, Sept. 17 Hamburgers, french fries, vegetable, fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 18 Ravolli, peas, meat sand­ wich, applesauce, birthday cake. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. S’** * •■ Gymnastic classes for boys and girls.4 years and older will begin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Fuller Street School in Nashville. This is the beginning of the fall enrichment classes offered by Maple Valley Community Education. Karate classes for both junior and open divisions willl begin Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville. Junior karate is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through eigth grade. Open karate is open to those seven and older. Families may attend open karate together. Bill Kipp, welding instructor with Miller wire feed welder. Jr.-Sr. High School ing, accounting, typing, office Lunch Menu update and more. Wednesday, Sept. 12 A new Miller wire feed *Salad, *Taco’s, let- welder was purchased recenttuce/cheese, corn, ly by the school, and will ex­ applesauce. pand the instruction in the Thursday, Sept. 13 welding class. *Salad, Tuna and Noodle, Bill Kipp, welding instruc­ ♦Hot Dog, mixed veg., fresh tor, commented, “Students are fruit, salad bar. really excited about the new Friday, Sept. 14 equipment and are looking for­ ♦Salad, *Corn Dog, ward to the opportunity to use ♦Cheese sauce, baked beans, it. We also hope this will fill Fuller St. School pickles, pears. Lunch Menu Monday, Sept. 17 ♦Salad, *Hot Dogs, Tuna M.V. Wednesday, Sept. 12 Tomato soup, crackers, Sandwich, french fries, fruit «« pickle spears, tuna sandwich, juice. Tuesday, Sept. 18 salad. ♦Salad, *Sloppy Jo/Bun, Thursday, Sept. 13 The Maple Valley Memorial BBQ’s, french fries, ap- ♦Com Dog, peas, fruit, salad Scholarship Foundation has bar. . piesauce, salad. received additional donations NOTE: *Choose one en­ in memory of Greta Firster, Friday, Sept. 14 Pizza, green beans, pear, tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A now totaling more than $900. choice of lowfat white or salad. Other contributors in her chocolate or whole milk is memory are John and Norma Monday, Sept. 17 Ravioli, cheese stix, peas, served with each meal. Denny, Joel and Gladys Hum­ mel, Lucille Fenner, Evart and Helen Steward, Gretchen Pix­ ley, Violet Feighner, Daryl and Kay Hartzler, Hazel M. Spidel, Maple Valley Class of 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Gayion Fisher, Lois Fisher, Mr. and V.F.W. Post 8260, Nashville, Ml Mrs. Linden Fisher, Margaret Johnson, Glenna Garn, Mildred L. Bashore and Tom and Jeanette McComb. Donations in memory of Adults -s4.50 Children (under 12) - s2.50 Randy Grant have been receiv­ Under 5 FREE ed from Harold and June SatAll You Can Eat terly, Mary Belz, Roz Lingholm and Elbert and a need in the community, because adults will also have an opportunity to use this in the adult education welding class.” Classes are free to those who do not have a high school diploma, or to graduates under 20. Other adults may take the classes for a small fee. For more information, or to enroll, call the Community Education office at 852-9275. Scholarship Foundation Memorials announced to date tak( ■k k lttl I i* Ejk n indfi sKElniljl aitenhai .. . kbUpuln dsuipsr ,, .ta Ikes M ' l hllSKIHi Ml 77 i: * mitm: ■ ■ n.w-LLJrJa—t Enrichment classes to start Thursday Sept. 13 FISH & CHICKEN FRY Dorothy Carpenter. A Margaret Wagner mem­ orial was received from Ger­ trude Montgomery. A hunter safety class will be at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Sept. 24, 25 and 26. The classes on the 24th and 25th begin at 6 p.m. The class on the 26th begins at 5 p.m. Classes end at 9 p.m. The student must attend all three sessions and must be 11 years old to register. Other enrichment classes for children and adults will be offered. Call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275 for more information, or to enroll! A fee is charged for all enrichment classes. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Region 13 Substance Abuse Prevention Education Program (SAPE) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 25, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the Eaton Intermediate School District, 1790 E. Packard Highway, Charlotte, Michigan. The purpose of this hearing is to gather input from interested individuals on Region 13 SAPE’s program plan for the 1990-91 year. We hope you will be able to join us and share ideas and/or concerns regarding substance abuse prevention services in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. 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Maplewood. by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Keeping special education pupils in the mainstream of school life with general educa­ tion students is the idea behind a creative new plan at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville.. The program, involving selected fifth and sixth graders, is called “Project Inclusion.” Principal David Doozen was instrumental in initiating the system, and while no special financial assistance is now received, he said the school district later may be able to seek grant funding. Under the program, the combined classroom is made up of 50 percent special education students and the other half general education students. The children selected for this new experi­ ment in learning were chosen by teacher recommendations with parental approval. The 25 children in the class have all their lessons in the same room, the only division being that studies are assigned by grade level much as they were in the old rural schools. Most important, the special education students there are not required to return to the school’s resource room following regular classes, as has been the traditional policy. “The emphasis is toward inclusion,” said Bernie Hynes, who shares teaching duties in the classroom with Cindy Gutchess. Hynes has a master’s d ree in special education of learning disabled, and she takes charge of lessons in math, social studies and science. Gutchess, who also holds a master’s degree, con­ ducts the classes in reading and language arts. Under her tutelage the children are even learning sign language. SCHOOL IS STARTING SOON! Watch out for the Children The Village Hair Port Jan 470 East Main St., Vermontville 726-0257 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Some evenings by appointment MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION ENRICHMENT CLASSES TIME CLASS MONDAY Introduction to the IBM/PC Computer Class for Kids (3rd-8th grade) Basic Photography Nature Photography FEE DATE WEEKS PLACE INSTR. 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.00 10/15/90 6MVHS Steinbrecher 3:00-4:30 p.m. 6:30-9:30 p.m. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $13.50 $4.50 $4.50 10/8/90 10/15/90 10/22/90 6MVHS 1MVHS 1MVHS Hunt Hammond Hammond 8 Maplewood 8 Maplewood OSKA OSKA At a table in the Research Center near the classroom library, Robert Hill (left) and Nick Milligan, check reference books to learn all they can about trees. The two work together on the project, discussing-their findings. Lessons in the Project In­ clusion classroom are con­ ducted under an unusual system than lends an air of adventure and excitement to learning. Ringing the room are six learning centers, each dealing with a different sub­ ject. The children go into these units, normally in groups of four students each. Two of the centers are teacher-directed, explained Hynes, while in the other four the children work on their own in what is called a “cooperative learning pro­ gram.” Teacher assistance is nearby if needed. “Students use cooperative learning in the centers,” noted Hynes. “It is a group product rather than an in­ dividual product.” She added that this system of “grouping” also teaches the children an important lesson of life: that one can work with a person even if they don’t particularly like the Continued on next page Chicken Supper Kalamo United Methodist Church September 20th Served from 5:00 to7:00 p.m. — Country Style — Adults... «S.SO Children... ‘2.SO TUESDAY Jr. Karate Open Karate Family plan for Exercise Welding and Machine Shop Computer Science* Beg. Keyboarding for Children (3rd-8th) 6:00-7:00 p.m. $12.00 9/18/90 6:00-8:00 p.m. $20.00 9/18/90 Open Karate is $40..i00 8:00-9:00 p.m. $2.00 ••9/25/90 Maplewood Gurd 6:00-10:00 p.m. 6:00-10:00 p.m. $30.00 $30.00 9/18/90 9/18/90 6MVHS 8MVHS Kipp Hunt 3:00-4:30 p.m. $15.00 10/9/90 8MVHS Wolff THURSDAY Gymnastics 4:30-5:30 p.m. $40.00 9/13/90 8 Fuller Exercise 7:00-8:00 p.m. $2.00 ••9/20/90 Maplewood Accounting* 6:00-10:00 p.m. $30.00 9/20/90 8MVHS Typing 6:00-10:00 p.m. $30.00 9/20/90 8MVHS Beg. & Adv. Word Processing 6:00-10:00 p.m. $30.00 9/20/90 8MVHS Woodworking* 6:00-10:00 p.m. $30.00 9/20/90 8MVHS Parenting 6:30-8:30 p.m. n/c 10/11/90 6MVHS •Indicates there will be an extra charge for supplies or materials. “Per Person. Thompson Gurd Rosin Rosin Christie Schneiderhan Peabody HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES Hunter Safety Class 6:00-9:00 p.m. $3.00 9/24,25, 26 MVSH TO ENROLL, CALL MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION 852-9275 MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC 11 Mak* South side of Nashville on M-66 Phone (517) 852-1900 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 7 Barry County Red Cross blood drive collects 54 pints in Nashville Rules posted in the cooperative learning centers remind the children that they must: l.)Give everyone a chance to talk, 2.) Listen to other people’s ideas, 3.) Ask questions, and 4.) Make sensi­ ble contributions. The children seem to accept the responsiblity of helping one another and to enjoy the unusual learning opportunities. In one recent day ofclasses, at one table, a group of four were wearing headsets, listen­ ing to taped messages that ac­ company a selection of texts young lads were seated at a small table in front of the classroom library researching how trees grow and discussing the data with each other. Another two were relaxing in bean bag chairs in the library loft, enjoying books of their choosing. This free reading period in the loft is granted to all the children on a rotating basis. Around the room, other children shared study activities in the various subject centers while Hynes was busy with a table of math students who were learning numera- use of manipulatives. Gut­ chess was conducting lessons in reading. These are the two subjects that are taught individually. “Everyone is more in­ dividualized in reading and math,’’ noted Hynes. There appears to be a spirit of cooperation and groupsharing combined with self­ motivation in the learning pro­ cess in the classroom. Coupl­ ed with the teachers’ dedica­ tion and the students’ en­ thusiasm, Maple Valley’s ex­ periment with Project Inclu­ sion may be a success. Lions District Governor plans to visit Nashville Monday Sept. 17 District Governor Thomas “Tom” C. Hoffman ofthe In­ ternational Lions Club will make an official visitation to the Nashville Lions Club Mon­ day, Sept, 17: Hoffman is the 1990-1991 executive officer of District 11-C-l, which includes six counties: Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Ionia, Barry and Kent, a total ofmore than 1850 members. Lions International is the world’s largest service organization. It is best known for projects for the blind, visually impaired, deaf, drug abuse, the Quest Program in school systems, and many Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Graphic* or stop by ... community projects. This year’s prime program is “Sight First” a project to eliminate preventable blindness throughout the world. Hoffman a 10-year member with the Allegan Lions Club. He has served on the executive board and was a 100 percent president two times, 1984­ 1985 and 1987-1988, zone chairman 1988-1989, and regional chairman, 1989-1990. As district governor his motto is “Take Time To Enjoy Lionism-Participate. ’ ’ Hoffman is retired from the United States Air Force and the Allegan Public School System. His wife, Shirley, is employed by Flashes Inc. They have four children and three grand­ children. Hoffman and his wife are dedicated to Lionism and are willing to go everywhere to promote its ideals. Shirley has been a Lioness for eight years and was presi­ dent of the Allegan Lioness 1986-87. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) offers course at Maple Valley LCC Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — Diana Kuempel 852-9481 OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. “Composition I,” will be offered by Lansing Communi­ ty College this fall in Maple Valley. Students may enroll in this developmental writing course at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Consult the col­ lege’s fall schedule book, which is available on campus or at the learning center, for further details. For more information, call Kay Hartzler, coordinator of Adult Education for Maple Valley Schools at (517) 852-9275; or contact the LCC Continuing Education office at (517) 483-1860. Bonnie Dingman donated her seventh pint of blood to the American Red Cross in a drive conducted Friday at Nashville's United Methodist Community House. With her is nurse Mara Smits. Like many of the other local donors, she also was a volunteer at Friday's drive, being one of a group that helped unload and set up the equipment in the morning. A long list of Nashville people assisted with registration, refreshments and other duties there. J-Ad Graphics News Service Fifty-four units of blood were collected Friday in a drive conducted at Nashville’s United Methodist Community House by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross. According to nurse Elaine Herbert, there were 57 poten­ tial donors and all but three were accepted. A number of the donors were repeat givers. Nashville blood drive chair­ woman Sue Fawley reported that four repeat donors were awarded special pins. Roger Dingman and David Mace both reached the one-gallon mark with Friday’s donation, Gale Wetzel received a threegallon pin and Lloyd Wolever earned his six-gallon pin. Fawley said there are usual­ ly at least 60 donors at a Nashville blood drive, but ad­ ded that she was pleased with Friday’s turnout. She also credited the many local volunteers who helped in many ways, from those who unloaded and set up the Red Cross equipment to those who registered and assisted donors, and those who served refreshments to them later. United Methodist women took charge of the canteen work. “We can always rely on a lot of good local volunteers,” said Fawley. “And the ladies from the church did very well on such short notice.” Because of a scheduling problem, the church women had only a one-day notice to prepare the refreshments serv­ ed to donors. Fawley also ex­ pressed appreciation to the Nashville Lions Club for its donation to help pay for the food. The next Red Cross blood drive in Nashville will be held in November at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. 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SEAMS RIGHT 134 E Ml “FACTORY AUTHORIZED” NATIONWIDE SERVICE AVAILABLE All machines are new in factory sealed cartons and are the most modern machines in the Singer line. Local service available at SEAMS RIGHT �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 8 Nashville Baptist kids launch balloons to mark back-to-school Nearly 400 colorful, helium-filled balloons wafted northward in a beautiful blue sky Sunday morning, as Nashville Baptist Church celebrated its annual “Back To School” day. The launch was conducted from the church parking lot on Phillips Street. At the sound of the church bell, each of the young people in the various Sunday school classes released a ballon that carried his or her own iden­ tification, plus the address of the church. Instructions on the card directed the finder to please return it with their name and address to receive a reward. The Rev. Lester DeGroot, pastor of the church, said there also would be a prize for the local youngsters whose balloon card was returned from the greatest distance away.. When the balloons lifted northward in a virtually windless sky, the Rev. DeGroot predicted that they were going all the way to Canada. “Look how they’re all stay­ ing together,” said the pastor. “Isn’t that amazing.” Church secretary Suzy Cor­ kwell said that when a similar launch was conducted two years ago from Nashville Bap­ tist, at least two of the balloons went all the way to Pennsylvania. Two finders there returned the cards from addresses in proximity to each other in that state. Latest contributions at Putnam Library offered The latest contributions to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Myrtle Putnam Public Library came Graham, recently in memory of Graham, Harold and Molly Margaret Wagner by Nelson Hansen, Clara Pennock and and Geneva Brumm, Beatrice family, Doris Marshall, Ken­ Marshall, Alberta Gardner, neth and Theda Gardner, Ray Barry County Commission on Aging menu and coming events planned Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 12 -Veal Patty with Gravy, Asparagus, Sliced Carrots, Bread, Oleo, Fruited Jello. Thursday, Sept. 13 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Winter Blend, Corn, Applesauce. Friday, Sept. 14 Chicken n’ Biscuit, Broc­ coli, Beets, Oleo, Cookies. Monday, Sept. 17 Chefs Choice. Tuesday, Sept. 18 Fish Augratin Potatoes, Spinach, Bread, Oleo, Brownie. Events Wednesday, Sept. 12 Hastings, crafts or cards, singalong. Thursday, Sept. 13 Nashville, Bingo; Hastings, Bill Vorda and his dancing dolls; Delton, Herminetts. Friday, Sept. 14 - Hastings, cards; Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Hank Felde on muzzleloaders. Monday, Sept. 17 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, singalong with Millie Carrigan. Tuesday, Sept. 18 - All sites puzzles. and Sue Hinckley, Sidney and Louise Stanton, and the Friends ofthe Putnam Library. Other donations have been given in memory of Dorothy Fisher by Fay Fisher; Greta Firster by Kenneth and Theda Gardner; and Clem Kidder by Sidney and Louise Stanton. Donations in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Myers have been made by Dessa Handel, Car­ roll and Marjorie Wolff, Larry and Vanessa Carpenter and family, and by June Potter. Contributions to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News, and added to the book of contributors and the Memorial Scroll. SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTH CARE Afrin Nasal Spray 15 ml, Aspergum M •. Coricidin or Corcidin *D* IcoSpa SINUS ——S'] 44 Tablets 24’s or Drixoral ws „ Duration Spray v2 oz. Feenamint _F_EEN-A-MINT (4X0 Tablet 18s Gums 16’s ........... 53 CHOCLATED MINT T Duratiuorn^ . I2hou !« N*5Al SPRAY PillS CORRECTOL Tablets 30’s Tablets 60s ...$257 . ..$457 \ , COMPLEX 15 LOtlOn COMPlfX U 30’s $227 DI-CEL ST. JOSEPH Tablets 90 s or Liquid 12 oz. low strength Aspirin [Corrected xaxmjJJ | the womans gentle Orange Cherry Flavors uMwMuWcr0oRroWmUiA DIG'EL antacid'anti gas 36’s $544 99c ■ STJOSEPH^ 3O’s STJOSEPH $597 •0UUCHE«MiUUnHH 8 oz.' Cream 4 oz. Vermontville News Surplus food will be distributed in Vermontville from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Congrega­ tional Church. All helpers are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. for loading and unloading. Local senior citizens will have a potluck at noon Thurs­ day, Sept. 13, at the Con­ gregational Church. Those at­ tending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. The Vermontville Women’s Club had a potluck at the Methodist Church Monday to honor all past presidents. The Rev. Dick Young, pastor at the Methodist Church, will be in England for the next three Sundays. The church has lined up three people to fill the pulpit void, two of them missionaries. The Strategic Study Grant Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the village offices. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict were Herr and Frau Wolfgang Deitz, Herr Klaus Deitz and Herr Gerhart Boch of Oberdorfelden, Germany. The four visitors had accompanied Harold Benedict for a week in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to an anti­ que tractor show and a day of sightseeing in Chicago. Maple valley Adult Education HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION & VOCATIONAL CLASSES • Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. • FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/90. • All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES — MONDAY-THURSDAY Maple Valley Adult Learning Center 204 N. Main St., Nashville • 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. DAYTIME CLASSES BEGIN SEPTMEBER 10, 1990 Classes are 31/2 hours in length. You may attend classes any time during the above hours. Accounting Government Social Studies Consumers Education Math U.S. History English Reading Writing GED Preparation Science And MORE!! EVENING CLASSES — MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL — 6-10 PM EVENING CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 17, 1990---------MONDAY: Social Studies Office Update includes: Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processing New Office Procedures and more! TUESDAY: Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Accounting Welding & Machine Shop WEDNESDAY; GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading, Writing, and Spelling Improvement THURSDAY: U.S History Accounting Typing, Beg.-Adv. Woodworking & Furniture Making Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. WR1121. Composition II ............................................... 6:10-10:00 6:10-10: p.m. • Monday ENROLL: MAPLE VALLE..Y... H..I.G..H... S..C..H..O...O..L..,..S..E..P..T... 1..8.,..5..:.306:30 PM Face Cream $T62.95 o (OMntx* Once again, on the third Tuesday ofeach month, Maple Valley residents over 50 are in­ vited to come to the library in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 18 will be the first get together, with lunch and then a program. Lunch will continue to be potluck. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass. Table service and drinks will be furnished. A program will follow lunch. Participants may park in front of the high school and enter the front door on the east end of the building. For more information, call the Community Education Of­ fice at 852-9275. LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASS OFFERED AT _ MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL holipid A Rod* COMPLEX S 'Over 50' club plans potluck here Sept. 18 HVfRMtOUCfR Aspirin FFree Tablets Aspirin Your Choice -------------- Hundreds of helium-filled balloons floated skyward Sunday in a special youth event at Nashville Baptist Church. Each balloon carried an attached card bearing the name of the youngster who released it and a message urging the finder to ad­ vise the local church where it finally returned to earh. 2.5 oz. 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 12:00 NOON-8:00 PM MONDAY-THURSDAY Phone 852-9275 ADULT ANO COMMUNITY EDUCATION �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 9 I Nashville Methodist parsonage move still unsettled k‘k V»k *V J-Ad Graphics News Service The date for moving the old Nashville United Methodist parsonage from the Washington Street site where it has stood for the past 93 years is still “up in the air,” according to new owner Mar­ tin Dawson. The road construction under way on Nashville’s Main Street has a lot to do with the unsettled schedule. Dawson has arranged for Mike Smith, a Hastings house » Ii mover, to transport the old parsonage to a 20-acre site on South Clark Road, about three miles south of Nashville. Dawson said cost of moving the house will be less than the cost of fees to be paid to the utility companies who must move their overhead lines along the proposed route. But the immediate problem has to do with the uncertainty ofthe timetable for the repav­ ing of Main Street (M-66) from Church Street to Brumm Road. The state project com­ menced last week and is ex­ pected to be completed within 30 days. . “We’re kind of stuck right now, not knowing whether to wait for the road to be clear,” said Dawson last week. He said the house could be moved ifthe highway were no more tom up than it is at this point, but a bit later the road condition might prevent transport. He said the phone, power and cable companies want two weeks’ notice to move their overhead wires. To schedule that in advance may put the house movers into the middle of a period when the highway will be in an impassable con­ dition. Plans call for Main Street to be tom up one lane at a time, with parking on both sides of the construction area banned for the duration. Dawson said the house movers may raise the house on beams sometime this week. An Alma company had Clawson - McBrian exchange wedding vows 'h Lisa Ann Clawson and Jef­ frey Allen McBrian were united in marriage June 30 at the Pennfield Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek by the Rev. Leon White. The bride was given in mar­ riage by her parents, Frederick and Sharlene Clawson. The groom’s parents are Don and Rosemary McBrian and Nan- cy McBrian. Attending the bride were her friends, Ann Endsley, Angela Sears, Gayle Buehler, and Linda Roscoe. Attending the groom were his friends, Dan Humphrey and Dwayne Werner, the groom’s cousin Gregory Rit­ ter and the groom’s step­ brother Jim Field. The guests were ushered in by cousins of the groom, Michael Ritter and Phillip Ritter. The bride was lovely in her white taffeta gown with sweetheart bodice, full-length apron skirt and cathedral train highlighted by bows and roses with Harlequin tufted short sleeves accented with hanging pearls. The groom was dressed in a white tuxedo, accented with satin straps. The couple chose royal blue satin knee-length dresses with white lace covered bodices, and black tuxes with royal blue cumberbuns and bow ties accented with dark blue, light blue and pink flowers. A church reception was followed by a dinner and dance at Knights of Columbus Hall in Hastings including a pig roast and music by the Whiskey River Band of Battle Creek. The couple is now residing in Grand Rapids after a honeymoon to Mackinac Island and Cedar Point. placed beams earlier this summer for Robert Potter, who bought the house for $200 at public auction in April, but the beams were later withdrawn when Potter ran into problems raising enough money to have the utitlity lines moved. He also en­ countered problems with the health department over water and sewer facilites on the Guy Road site where he proposed to place the structure. Meanwhile, the Methodists are anxious to have the site cleared to begin construction of an addition to their 1881 sanctuary. Potter was to have moved the house within two months after purchase. The church board granted Potter an extension of more than an additional month before taking steps to find a new owner for the old house. Dawson hopes to have the parsonage removed from the site soon. “We’re working toward it,” he said. Dawson added that once in place on the new site, the house will take a lot more work, for its plumbing, heating, electrical and septic systems must be brought up to code. But he said he feels that the sturdy 1907 structure is well worth the effort. — NOTICE — Nashville Residents The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting regularly scheduled for September 20 has been changed to September 12, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Zoning Board of Appeals $ave Money with Bonus Checking " •* iffiSSlta i tei It’s more than a checking account ... it’s a complete, money saving package of the products and services you need most! i Ett urns 5jS •HimUI* EHS?-.* ■at I W|0E ctwgh»S2^ Gloryland Express to perform at local church Herb and Genny Wilson, who call themselves the Gloryland Express, will be conducting a musical wor­ ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at Peace United Methodist Church of Banyville. The church is located on M-79 at the corner of Barryville Road, four miles west ofNashville. Genny, of Charlotte, is a recording artist, musician and gospel singer. She is now fulfilling a solo-singing ministry role, bringing God's grace-filled message in song, music and witness. A singer since the age of nine, she has made television ap­ pearances and participated in out-of-state concert tours. Following the local morn­ ing service, everyone is in­ vited to stay for the Sunday School hour which begins at 11 a.m. During that time, the Wilsons will present a program, featuring object lessons, a sing-along and a special pantomime. "Everyone is welcome to come and share in a morning of singing, playing and pro­ claiming the love of Jesus," said a spokesperson from the church. For more information about the this program or other ministries of Peace United Methodist Church, call the parish office at 517­ 852-1993. Horse development committee to meet All 4-H horse members and leaders are invited to the next Horse Development Commit­ tee meeting Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall in Charlotte. Horse Developmental Com­ mittee is the parent organiza­ tion for the 4-H horse project and helps to establish the goals and direction for the county. Several follow-up items from this year’s fair will be discussed, including class changes and judge selection. $ Free Personalized Checks $ Free Money Orders $ No Annual Fee Credit Card $ “No Bounce” Overdraft Protection $ Extended Warranty Program $ 90 Day Casualty Protection $ Free Photocopies $ 50% Discount on Safe Deposit Boxes $ No Minimum Balance Requirement $ Unlimited Check Writing Privileges $ Free Traveler’s Checks Please see us for complete details. Credit cards and “no bounce” protection are offered subject to credit approval. luntk HASTINGS • MIDDLEVILLE • BELLEVUE • NASHVILLE • CALEDONIA Member FDIC �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 10 Super" effort carries Maple Valley past Eric Mason in football, 21-6 Maple Valley's Jeff Moore tries to shrug off an Erie Mason tackler in Saturday's 21-6 win over the Eagles. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOAROOF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Derrick Brown (24) of Maple Valley is brought down by an Erie Mason tackler in the 21-6 Lion win. Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 ■raker Homer Winegar, GRI (Groduate Realtor! 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Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. A quality football program? The team won the 1987 Class C state title and this year’s junior class had never lost a game. But Erie-Mason ran into stiff problems Saturday after­ noon in Maple Valley as the Lions downed the Eagles 21-6. “We just played a super game,’’gushed Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt after his team sprinted to a threetouchdown first half lead and never looked back. “The name of the game is defense and our defense played exceptional.” The Lions limited the Eagles to 68 yards on the ground and 2-of-10 passes for another 54 yards. The team didn’t score until a 37-yard pass play with 1:56 left to play. Scott Castelle led the defense with 15 tackles while Travis Hokanson added 10 tackles and John Shank eight. As tough as the Lion defense was, their offense was just as superb. Darrell Stine tackled the Erie Mason punter at the Eagles 28-yard line late in the first period to set up the first score. Nine plays later Ron Merrill scored from the two and Jason Hoefler kicked the extra point for a 7-0 lead. Then early in the second quarter the Lions’ Hoefler connected with Castelle with a 37-yard pass which took the ball to the Erie Mason three. Merrill then scored his second touchdown from the seven with 11:12 left in the half. Hoefler’s extra point made it 14-0. Still St in n the te second quarter quarter, Maple Valley’s Jeff Moore intercepted a pass and sped to the Eagles 26. Six plays laterr Merrill scored his hat trick from the two-yard line and Hoefler’s extra point made it 21-0 and the game was all but over. Maple Valley had 186 total yards including 136 on the ground. Offensively, Mittelstaedt was pleased with the effort and the fact his team didn’t make any turnovers. “I thought our offensive line was instrumental in helpp ing get the ball in the end zone,” he said. “And we were running against a good line.” Maple Valley plays at St. Philip Saturday night. 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Lie. #174» RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS MJ K Hl BU Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2’’-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 B 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 11 Maple Valley Lions gal eagers start season 1-2 The Maple Valley varsity girls basketball team started their season with 1 loss and 2 wins. Portland St. Pats, the sixth rated class D team defeated the Lions 66-41. The Lions jumped out to a 13-10 first quarter lead. Foul trouble caused an early exit to the bench for point guard, An­ na Goodrich. Foul trouble continued for the Lions during their quarter as the St. Pats went to the freethrow line 21 times in the first half making 14. Portland led at halftime 30-20. Third quarter action the Lion foul trouble doubled. The Lions put St. .Pats on the freethrow line 21 times during the third quarter thus sending many ofthe starting unit to the bench. These 21 freethrows allowed Portland to outscore the Lions 24-14 and take a large lead that could not be overcome. The final was 66-41 Portland. Lisa Long and Janet Boldrey led the Lion scorers with 10 and 8 points each. Kayli Orman added 6. Maple Valley’s next oppo­ nent was Galesburg-Augusta and the 34-22 win, showed a vastly improved fundamental Lion team. The Lions jumped out to a 9-2 advantage as Kayli Orman scored 4 of her 9 points. The second quarter was very dif­ ficult on both teams as each scored 4 points and went into the lockeroom with Maple Valley ahead 13-6. The third quarter had the Lions gaining a 15-8 lead which would be the difference as G-A and MV each had 8 fourth quarter points. Those helping score were: Anna Goodrich 9, Kayli Or­ man 9, Janet Boldrey 8, Sara DeGroot 4, Jennifer Phenix and Tammy Ashley 2. Leaders in steals were Anna Goodrich 7, Janet Boldrey 5 and Jennifer Phenix 4. Tam­ my Ashley led the rebounders with 6 boards. The Lions quickly picked up their second win when Athens entered Lion country with a fine 2-1 record. The 60-41 victory was a strong team effort as 3 Lions scored in double'figures. The 11-8 first quarter lead expanded to 30-19 by halftime. Third quarter action had the Lions scoring 17 to Athens 10 points and secure the Lion victory. The leading scorers were Janet Boldrey 11, Anna Goodrich 10, Tammy Ashley 10, Lisa Long 9, Kayli Orman 5, Jennifer Swartz 5, Debra Joostbems 2, Jennifer Phenix 2, and Leigh Stine 2. Debra Joostberns pulled down 7 rebounds to lead the rebounders. The next contests will be at Delton and Charlotte. WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 11 • Freshman girls basketball, home, Caledonia, 4:00 • J.V. & Varsity girls basketball, away, Charlotte, 6:00 • Cross Country, home, Bronson, 5:00 SEPTEMBER 12 • Jr. High girls basketball, away, Lansing Christian, 5:00 • Golf, home, Portland St. Pat’s., 4:00 SEPTEMBER 13 • Golf, home, Ionia, 4:00 • J.V. Football, home, St. Philip, 7:00 SEPTEMBER 15 • Varsity football, away, St. Philip, 7:30 SEPTEMBER 17 • Freshman girls basketball, away, Charlotte, 6:00 • J.V. & Varsity girls basketball, away, Lans­ ing Christian, 6:00 • Golf, away, Olivet Jamboree, 4:00 J.V. gridders team stun Erie Mason 34-0 The Maple Valley jayvee football team earned its se­ cond win of the season with a 34-0 rout of the Erie Mason Eagles. The junior Lions dominated both sides ofthe line of scrim­ mage rolling up 350 yards total offense and holding the Eagles scoreless. Leading the ground assault was Niki Grinage with 141 yards on 15 carries and Tom Snyder with 70 yards on 6 car­ ries. Scoring touchdowns for the Lions were Niki Grinage with 3, and Tom Snyder and Rich Furlong with one each. Scoring extra points was Steve Hopkins on a pass and Brian Carpenter and Joel Butler in kicks. Leading the defense was Tom Snyder with 10 tackles,. Jeremy Smith with 9, and Kyle Neff and Chris Harmon 5 each. The offensive line of Mike Trowbridge, Ben Ashley, Carl Mazurek, Dan Finkler, and Joel Butler played a great game. The next game for the Lions will be Thursday, Sept. 13, at home against St. Philip. Game time is 7 p.m. Lion jayvee eagers defeat Galesburg 48-15 The Maple Valley jayvee basketball team opened their season Aug. 30 at home with Portland St.Pat. It was a very slow start for the Lions, as they only scored six points in the first half and trailed 34-6. The lady Lions came out strong in the second half and scored 23 points, but ended up on the short end 46-29. Becky Corkwell led the Lions with 10 points and 6 steals. Maple Valley hosted Galesburg Augusta and came up with a big win 48-15. The Lions jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead and never looked back. Retha Byrd led the Lions with 15 points and 6 steals. Lori Carpenter added 8 points and 8 rebounds, Becky Cor­ kwell 6 points, Mindy Shoup 4 points, and Stacie Hawkins, Renee Rison, Linda Laymance, Samantha Hughes, and Kelly Eastman 3 points each. On Thursday, Sept. 6, the Lions hosted Athens. The Lions trailed at half 21-10 but pulled to within 7 at the end of the third 31-24. Athens then outscored the Lions 14-5 in the fourth to win.45-29. Retha Byrd led the Lions with 16 points and 3 steals. Renee Rosin added 4 points and Mindy Shoup, Lori Carpenter, Becky Corkwell and Kelly Eastman 2 points each. at Mulberry Fore. Both scores were good for first place. Kyle Booher was medalist for both matches with scores of 38 and 41. Ryan Rosin was next with 41 and 43. Kirk Warner had 45-46 and Jeff Knoll had 46-47. The J.V. golf team wonthe Maple Valley J.V. league match with a team score of 206. Medalist for the match was Chip Reese witha fine 42. Justin Thrun had 53, Craig Hamilton had 55 and Chris Varney had 56 to complete the scoring. Lion frosh drop opener 30-26 The Maple Valley freshman girls opened their season Thursday against Hastings, losing 30-26. Maple Valley played well, but lost at the charity line hit­ ting only 8 of 25. Lisa Wood was leading scorer with 13 points followed by Linette Snyder with 7, Lisa Metzer 4 and Amy Kipp 2. Alice Moore pulled down 7 rebounds. Other members ofthis years squad are Jamie Gibson, Stacey Hawblitz, Leslie Gould, Jennifer Ryan, April Blakely and Stephanie Wakley. The freshman are coached by Carol Kraai. The freshman play at home tonight against Caledonia. Game time is 4 p.m. Vermontville Residents Hydrants be will flushed on Thursday, Sept. 13 beginning at approx. 10 p.m. This may cause temporary discolora­ tion of the water. — Vermontville Village Council SPORTS PUB (at Lakeview Lanes) Ph. 374-8113 U of M vs. Notre Dame Sept. 15 7:OO P.M. 50* Drafts FOOD SPECIALS Cheer on your Team Join your friends. ...throughout the game. BRING YOUR CHEERING SECTION & RESERVE A TABLE FOR YOUR FRIENDS! JR. LEAGUE BOWLING Slgn-up Sept. 15, IO a.m. and Tues., Sept. 18 - AFTER SCHOOL - Lakeview Lanes 374-4881 Saturday, Sunday & Monday, Sept. 22, 23, 24 SAT.: College Football • 50* Draft & Food Specials SUN.: NFL Games • Buffet w/5O* Draft MONDAY NIGHT ... Hot Dogs & Draft 50* The Many Colors Of Autumn Lion golf team remains undefeated The Maple Valley varsity golfteam is offto a good start with victories over Lakewood and two first place finishes in league matches. The Lakewood score was 177-187. Senior Ryan Rosin was medalist with a 40. Next was Kyle Booher at 44. Kirk Warner and Jeff Knoll round­ ed out the scoring with 46-47. Justin Thrun and Brice Hasselback shot 49’s for the J.V. contest which Lakewood won 208-198. In the league matches M.V. shot 170 at Bronson and 177 BILL’S WEATHERCARE HOUSE & TRIM ROYAL ONE COAT -Historic and contemporary colors. -Protects and beautifies. -Chalk and fade resistant. -Ideal for aluminum siding. CMK&WbH SPATTERLESS LATEX FLAT -100 decorator colors. -One Coat coverage. -Washable and fade resistant. -Easy application and clean-up. 14<» Reg. $18.69 -Linseed-Alkyd penetrates deeper. -Repels water-prevents cracking. -Protects and beautifies. -Great color selection. LATEX FLAT CGDK&DUNN COLOR IN THE FINEST TRADITION DECK STAIN OIL BASE 16" 15" RUSTIC STAIN . Dga,;iQOU Reg. $20.99 Reg. $19.99 „ is 1he Fitting Choice It's simple to fit openings with readily available, in-stock Andersen® windows. The Perma-Shield® window, casing and h-channel pkts silicone sealant is all that's needed. 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Lynnelle Pierce USED LAWN TRACTORS W/MOWERS John Wesley award winners and parents (from left) Melanie Shook, Matthew Birmanand Jason Rose. Grace Wesleyan's first and second place winners in 7-9 grades (from left) Wendy Ward and Angie Swiehart. Vermontville fifth and sixth graders open with 6-0 win The Vermontville fifth and sixth grade football team started out their 1990 season with a 6-0 victory over SunHeld on Saturday, Sept. 8th. The only score came in the third quarter when Nick Waara carried the ball in from the 4 yard line. Waara ended up with 5 yards total. Leading rusher was Josh Cook with 38 in 6 carries Nashville United Way kickoff set for Sept. 18 1695 White 16 H.P. 44" Mower Hydro Economy 14 HP 48” cut w/Blade, Blower and Cab............. 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Among the groups benefitting locally are the Girl Scouts, Little League baseball and football, the Community Christmas basket project, Commission on Aging Per­ sonal Care program, Hospice, Love Inc., Habitat for Humanity, Child Abuse, Health and Family Services. Organizers say volunteers are needed to get thejob done. Anyone who can help is asked to call Mrs. Steward at 852-9770. Where Every Part Delivers It All Beat the Harvest Rush Get your John Deere combine ready to roll now, avoid downtime and worry later. We have special preseason prices on all the harvesting parts you need—sections, complete knives, bearings, belts, chains, rasp bars, fingers and filters.. pcac Rasp Bars Perfectly matched to the cylinder ofyour John Deere combine. Always delivered in balanced pairs. Made of long-wear­ ing, hardened steel. Also available with chrome surface. You’ll like our preseason parts prices. Platform Auger ingers John Deere field-tested fingers and bearings are surface hardened for shock resistance and long wear. Drive Belts Ensure proper com­ bine performance, ■F ~ Replace worn or broken belts with the originals. THORNAPJPLE VALLEY /nc. Nothing Runs Run (616) 945-9526 followed by Ben Woodworth with 20 yards. Other ball car­ riers were Brady Simpson, Travis VanAlstine and quarterback, Trevor Wawiemia. Special teams had a spec­ tacular day with 2 blocked punts against Sunfield. The awesome defense was led by Woodworth, who had 10 tackles and a 22 yard punt return, followed by Waara with 7. Wawiemia and Simp­ son teamed up for 5 each, VanAlstine and Greg Shook had 4 a piece. The next game for this group of future Lions is Satur­ day, Sept. 15 at the Maple Valley field against the Nashville white team at noon. Sunfield’s seventh and eighth grade football team fell to Vermontville’s team 30-0 last Saturday. The offense for Vermontville was lead by CliffWeller with 2 T.D. ’s and a total of 87.yards rushing. Gabe Priddy had 45 yards on 4 carries and 1 touchdown. Carrying the ball for 38 yards was Damon Patrick, followed by Wayne Moore with 25 yards and 2 extra point carries and Keith Carpenter with 23 yards, 1 T.D., and 1 after touchdown conversion. Vermontville’s defense had an outstanding day with 16 players making a total of 32 tackles. Shane Scott and Rich Waara led the team with 4 tackles each, 3 of Scott’s be­ ing quarterback sacks. Rick Kruger and Clint Babbitt followed with 3 tackles, Carpenter, Moore, Barry, By­ ington, Chuck Brand, Luke Forquer and Nick Lake each had 2 tackles. The other tough defenders with 1 tackle each were Patrick, Brian Hopkins, Jay Hokanson, Weller, Shaun Thames and Jason Cook. Belding comes to Vermont­ ville, Saturday, Sept. 15 to play at 2:30. The following Saturday all three Vermont­ ville teams host Nashville at the Maple Valley field starting at 3 p.m. M.V. girls Eighth grade basketball team wins opener The Maple Valley eighth grade girls played a good defensive game with a 27-5 win over Olivet at Maple Valley. They played a full court man to man defense allowing only one field goal all game. Offensively Maple Valley did an excellent job of passing the ball to the open man. Leading scorers were Robin Hale and Dana Hassellback with 8 points and Holly Taylor had 4, Joyelle Stine with 3, Andrea Hubka and Meagan McLauglin had 2 each. Jodi Mazurak led with most assists. Joy Stine and Holly Taylor each had 4 steals. Maple Valley will travel to Lansing Christian for the next game on Sept. 12. Business Services CALL KAY AT MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCA­ TION TO FIND OUT ABOUT VOCATIONAL SKILLS CLASSES. 852-927S. 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Sepeentber 11, 1940 — Poge 13 White mold will reduce bean crop yields in Eaton County fields ^nJN i KRISS KRIS'S KRIS My »» »»f?*ld i5*•**n"i jJ Ji6 ’1’4*114® WttWkhu ~'sw nthiihiti rail ul kjtailfcta itakl litsnilud* fimM |^Blte Mirt i,iii,ty?i mW If frill Mr HlD.'iai Wriiata iiismfet litwta’ioii dlijirisro kfrkl’friia wcMom. |]|i There « nothing that can be done to stop the white mold bean disease from slightly reducing bean yields throughout fields in Eaton County “It is too late to spray beans this year.” says Patrick Han, Michigan State University Botany and Plant Pathology Extension Specialist. •Despite the fact that it is too late to spray, bean yields should not be significantly reduced. “The earlier during the flowering stage that the white mold infected the bean plant, the greater the yield reduc­ tion,” says Han. "Remember that beans have the ability to compensate for adverse condi­ tions which allows beans to typically maintain good yields." Weather conditions were favorable this year for the white mold infestation, which occurred six weeks ago when the beans flowered, according to Han. Spraying would have to have occurred when the bean plants flowered “There is no need for con­ cern among consumers because white mold is not tox- EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER A WELL DRILLING A PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4" to 12" WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm ic to humans. White mold typically does not infect the bean seed and those that are infected are removed in the cleaning process,” says Hart. The symptoms of the white mold disease include: the plant stem will wilt and die (having a white, bleached ap­ pearance), leaves will turn from green to yellow to brown and infected pods become soft and mushy during the early stages and later dry out and shrivel up. Conditions are favorable for infestations to continue, but these late infestations will have little effect on yield, says Hart. The white mold disease is caused by a fungus, which spreads by forming spores, which are carried away by the wind when they are mature. • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic a Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies • Secure abandoned wells, • Educate children to ident­ ify poisonous plants and poten­ tially dangerous animals, and to keep clear of areas where they might be present. • Remove ignition keys from parked equipment. A child's life is too precious to ignore possible risk situa­ tions that may occur on a farm, Krizek said. Creating "hazardfree" play areas and educating farm workers and children in safety arc two ofthe best ways to protect a farmer's greatest investment — his farm and family. Fassett Body Shop I COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and rust repair Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Project planning meeting set for Monday Sept. 17 ticipate Monday, Sept. 17. at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall in Charlotte. 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VERMONTVILLE wiB always help with the work; however, they can be assign­ ed tasks that don't require an adult's judgment, physical strength or years of exper­ ience.” The National Safety Council suggests the following safety tips to reduce risks for farm children: • Children should be warn­ ed to stay away from areas recently sprayed with pesticides and pastures where livestock are grazing. • Barricade or lock up silos, grain bins and checmical storage areas. Delay wheat planting Michigan's date *\R>irip4oi (517) 726-0088 dry bean varieties have been found to be highly resistant to white mold disease, which is another method of presenting an infection next year. For more information con­ tact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension office at 543-2310. Children at risk in farm settings Barry County Extension lltaiiip year's bean crop by a bean or sunflower crop. Other recommeodatioss include planting rows wider than 20 inches and amending plaining tall, viney varieties that form a “canopy” that maintain a high humidity environment. Planting Bunsi and ExRko feetjou to occur. If the wet period is followed by a period oflow humidity days, then the application of a fungicide is not needed. Farmers who have white mold present in their fields this year are recommended against Wki»ng the current A farm represents many things to children. It is their home, playground and often workplace. Parents need to be aware of the speial safety and health hazards on farms that can lead a curious child into trouble. "A farm cannot be con­ sidered one giant playground. There are too many unsuitable places for children, such as animal quarters, silos, grain bins, machinery sheds, chem­ after ical storage and fields, where machines are in operation,” fly-free says Allen Krizck, Eaton Agronomists at Michigan or late in this period matured County Cooperative Extension State University recommend late and were more affected by Service director. planting winter wheat no foliar diseases. Most of the serious injuries sooner than 10 days after the Other seeding tips include: suffered by farm children and local fly-free date. plant treated seed to protect adults involve operating For Eaton County wheat against disease; select high machinery. One ofthe reasons growers, this would be 10 days yielding varieties: Franken­ children have traumatic ac­ after Sept. 16, or Sept. 26. muth, Augusta or Hillsdale cidents is because often they Research over a four-year (red); appy 20 pounds of are doing the work of adults. period has shown wheat nitrogen fertilizer and P and K Children are driving tractors, planted in the mid-Michigan fertilizer according to soil test running machinery, tending in the fall. area between Sept. 27 and Oct. large animals and becoming in­ For more information on volved in situations where ex­ 27 yielded best. Wheat planted prior to, or early in this period winter wheat production, con­ perience is necessary in splitmatured early but was affected tact the Eaton County second decision making. by soil-borne disuses and more Cooperative Extension Ser­ Krizek suggests that parents Crone to winter injury and vice, 126 N. Bostwick St., create eate “hazard-free" play xlging. Plantings made after, Charlotte, 48813-1497. areas and realize the potential risk involved in assigning children farm work. “I realize that farm children New ideas and suggestions, project requirements and workshops for all non­ livestock project areas will be shared at the 1991 project planplan­ ning meeting. 4-H leaders, teen leaders and parents are invited to par­ Wa stock a complete line of... These spores can survive for many years in the soil and are highly resistant to many fungicides and prolonged freezing and thawing. For future reference, if the following conditions are pre­ sent during the flowering of the bean plant, a fungicide ap­ plication is warranted Any combination of rain rciuHiag in three or more inches ofram over a two consecutive week period, beginning one to three weeks before flowering, and ending before peak bloom. 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Nashville, Tuesday, September 11, 1990 — Page 14 Substance abuse program planned Sept. 18 at Maple Valley Schools Tom McKean will visit Maple Valley schools again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, to present a program about substance abuse. McKean, former television talk show host and popular disc jockey, used to have a $300-to-$400-a-day cocaine habit and he was arrested and sentenced to a prison for sell- ingv drugs to two undercover officers. It was in prison, while he wrote letters to young people, that McKean started to put his life back together. He was paroled just before Christmas 1985, and the judge said he believed McKean could atone for his crime by talking to students about the perils of Dale and Carol Simon announce new daughter GIRL, Haley Elizabeth Simon, bom Aug. 28 to Dale and Carol Simon, Nashville, weighing 7 lbs., I’A oz., time: 8:26 a.m. Haley was welcomed home by her sister Joelle. Grandparents are Mike and Jean Appelman of Nashville and Norbert and Bertha Simon of Pewamo. drug abuse and ordered it as part of 500 hours ofcommuni­ ty service. What started as a debt to society later became a calling. McKean founded a non­ profit organization called "Open Your Eyes Inc.” and now speaks to school and parent groups across the coun­ try. He also has a nationally broadcast radio program call­ ed “Dnig-free America.” McKean also will talk to Maple Valley students at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the high school gymnasium. For more information, call Larry Lenz, high school prin­ cipal, at 852-9275. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. 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Tests show that the under-thewater,” says Allen Krizek, Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ sink models are more convetension Service Director, "is nient and perform better than pure and safe to drink with lit­ the counter top models. They tle, if any treatment needed.” cost from $20 to $600. The most popular equipIn those cases where the water doesn’t taste or smell ment, water softeners, are us­ good, has a bad color, it is ed to remove hardness and usually because of naturally some metals (iron) from the occurring minerals that are not water. They work by subharmful. There are relatively stituting the objectionable simple devices that home­ minerals with sodium ions, owners can install that will take softening the water. These care of the problem. If the systems do not remove harmwater is polluted with ful contaminants and may cost chemicals that could affect from $400 to $1500. Reverse osmosis systems are your health, more specialized more frequently used because solutions are needed. First, indicates Krizek, is to they remove nitrate as well as have your drinking water many fibers, microorganisms, tested by the local health metals and some chemicals. department or reputable They are slow, purifying only laboratory. Those test results three to 10 gallons per day. will indicate the need for a These systems may cost $500 to $900. system. The only long term solution, if a pollution problem is discovered, is to find a new source of water or eliminate the practice causing the con­ tamination. In the short run, home treatment systems may help. "Basically,” says Krizek, "there are six types of treat­ ment devices commonly used Distallation devices rely on evaporation to remove lead, microorganisms, nitrate and some chemicals'. Steam is formed, then condensed, leav­ ing the contaminants behind. They use a lot of energy and may cost from $300 to $122. Chlorination and ultraviolet light units are less frequently used by homeowners, usually to disinfect water. Before choosing a system, Krizek recommends taking time to research the different products on the market to be sure you are getting a system that is well matched to your needs. “After installing the system,” says Krizek, “it is very important to maintain the system well, replacing cartridges and membranes, as needed, and re-testing to be sure the unit is operating pro­ perly.” For more information about home water treatment systems, ask about a number of Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service publications by contacting the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, 48813-1497. Hubert Lathrop eyes 80th birthday Sept. 22 Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Dr. Baxter, Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Hilde­ brandt and the nurses at Pennock for the care I received while in the hospital. Also, thanks to my family, friends & co-workers for the flowers, balloons, plants, cards, visits and food. 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Chips Milk WH»?J MM � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-09-18.pdf 80f849e735fdf65611ce255e75865bee PDF Text Text H12/30i/99 Librar Hastings Public 121 S. C= huHrcI h 4S90tr5e8et HI Hatt PAI® u-5. POSTAGE HASTIHGS,, Mi 49058 Hastings, nn\A/ 49058 Mo. / til 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. 119 - No. 8 — Tuesday, September 18, 1990 Vermontville Lions give Opera House fund $1,000 boost by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The Vermontville Lions Club last week gave a hefty boost to restoration of the village’s historic Opera House. At their dinner meeting Tuesday evening in the Griswold Room of the First Congregational Church, the Lions presented a $1,000 check to the Friends of the Opera House, the committee overseeing the current restoration project. A Michigan State Equity grant of $25,000 plus a local contribution of cash and labor totaling $10,000 was needed to initiate the project, but in­ dividual and organizational contributions, such as that presented by the Vermontville Lions Club, help with costs not covered by the grant. Guests at the Lions meeting were three members of the Friends Committee, Hildred Peabody, representing the Vermontville Historical Society; Village President Sue Villanueva; and Don Mulvany, representing the local Chamber of Commerce. Together they presented a comprehensive program about the restoration project. Peabody outlined the history of the structure; Villanueva told the Lions about the effort that was in­ volved in obtaining the grant, and Mulvany gave a progress report, outlining work com­ pleted and that yet to be done, as well as future needs. He did this on behalf of Vermontville Township Supervisor Russ Laverty, chairman of the Friends Committee, who could not be present at the meeting. For his part in the program, Mulvany also told of the future uses planned for the restored building. Mulvany said that during the recent village-wide yard sale day, he polled 68 members of the Community to learn the purposes for which they wish to see the Opera House used. Among the answers he received were: for plays and lectures, as a movie house, for art exhibits, dance See Opera House, page 2 Yellow ribbons show local support for U.S. troops in Persian Gulf J-Ad Graphics News Service Prayers, letters and moral support for U.S. armed forces serving in the Persian Gulf is the goal behind a yellow rib­ bon campaign being officially launched today in the Maple Valley area. The campaign to tie yellow ribbons around trees, flagpoles, etc., as a reminder of that support, has been organized by Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia of Nashville Bap­ tist Church. On a recent trip to West Virginia she was struck by the sight of “towns in the hills there just covered with yellow ribbons” in support of Operation Desert Shield. The streamers decked trees, posts, poles, stop signs, porch railings, almost everything. Vessecchia said she began to think how great that would be in Nashville. A "tie A Yellow Ribbon" campaign was launched for the Maple Valley area when Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia and the Rev. Lester DeGroot tied the first yellow streamer around a large maple at Nashville Baptist Church. Vessecchia has organized a campaign to pro­ mote local prayers and letters for armed forces per­ sonnel serving in Operation Desert Shield and crisis areas of the Middle East and Persian Gulf. The ribbons will be a visible reminder of that support. “We want this to be a com­ munity effort, not just a church effort,” she said, “so that our service people know that the Maple Valley area is supportive of their mission.” Anyone wishing to join in the “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” campaign can obtain free rib­ bons at Mace Pharmacy, Nashville Village Hall or Nashville Baptist Church. Besides the visible evidence of support for service person­ nel in the crisis zone, Vessecchia has arranged for an organized system of prayers for these people and for letters to be sent to them. Those having loved ones serving in the Operation Desert Shield-Persian Gulf crisis area are urged to call Pat Cook at 852-9047 to register the name of that per­ son, which will be entered on a master list to be distributed to area churches that have agreed to remember these in­ dividuals in their prayers. Also, if desired, one may furnish the address of the in­ dividual so that he or she can receive correspondence from local school children. Vessecchia has arranged for youngsters at Barry County Christian School and at Fuller Elementary School in Nashville to write letters to armed services personnel in the crisis zone. Vessecchia said she has been touched by the high level of patriotism of U.S. citizens in support of the present military involvement. She believes a yellow ribbon cam­ paign here “will be good for our community, something that everybody can participate in.” in. The ribbons are being fur­ nished by Nashville Baptist Church, and they may be placed at will by individuals on their private property. Organizers also are hoping to gain approval to display them in village parks and other public places. On behalf of the Vermontville Lions Club, Don Martin presented a $1,000 check last Tuesday to the Friends of the Opera House to help with restoration of the historic building. Accepting the check is Hildred Peabody, who represents the Vermontville Historical Society on the committee. Labor disputes monopolize Maple Valley School Board session Karen Sherwood, Michigan Education Association Uniserv Director, presented four separate labor disputes to the Maple Valley Board of Education at last Mon­ day's meeting, creating a full agenda. Joining the panel as student represen­ tative at the session was Levi Schantz. by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer disputes again forced the Maple Valley Board of Education last Monday to devote an inordinate amount of its regular four-hour mon­ thly session to handling grievances filed on behalf of members of the school’s sup­ port personnel union. Karen Sherwood, Uniserv director of the Michigan Education Association, presented the four cases, three involving bus drivers and one pertaining to the case of a school custodian suspended last January with pay. Because of the size of the audience, the meeting had to be moved from its usual loca­ tion in the school administra­ tion building to roomier quarters in the school library. Substitute bus driver Melanie Winegar, whose case has been before the board at its last three meetings, sought consideration of two grievances: one, that she was See Labor, on page 3 In This Issue... • Three finalists selected in superintendent search • Band concert set for Thursday • Smith named to fill council seat • School board decides on labor disputes �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. September 18, 1990 — Page 2 Opera House fund gets $1,000 boost from Lions,Continued from front page and aerobics lessons, wedding receptions, as a polling place for elections, for community dinners and awards banquets, and as a center for youth programs. “We believe these uses for the Opera House are good, worthwhile ideas, as long as they serve the community as a whole,” said Mulvany. He added that there would be supervised rules and regula­ tions to ensure the proper use Mildred Peabody told the history of the Opera House and of its many uses over the years. She recall­ ed the days of the Great Depression when local peo­ ple competed in talent shows there as a means of put­ ting groceries on the table at home. This Week s Special 20% Off All Short Sleeved Men’s Shirts and Women’s Blouses including ... " An ADDITIONAL SAVINGS for Those Already Reduced NEW FALL ARRIVALS Include Junior Coordinates “Janet Jackson Jackets” Misses Skirt & Pant Separates & Much More Hometown Apparel "Your Family Clothing Store" ' • 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa 374-8730 HOUg- m-f 9 to 5; and longevity of the opera house. Interestingly, many of the suggested uses parallel some of the original activities held in the building. Peabody enumerated several of these in telling the Lions the fascinating history of the Opera House. She recalled the days when silent movies were shown in the Opera House every even­ ing and twice on weekends. She also remembered the free Saturday night dances during the Depression era. “They were something to look forward to,” said Peabody, a lifelong resident of the community. Another opera house event in that era of economic downturn was a weekly local talent show, where the lucky winners were awarded boxes of groceries donated by Ver­ montville merchants. Peabody recalled the boxes of goods lining the front of the Opera House stage during the performances. Those who did not win groceries were given 25 cents as an award. For that amount, one could then buy two gallons of gas, she noted. Admission to the show was free. “People were so hard up then,” added Peabody, that they were willing to par­ ticipate for the chance to win food or a small amount of cash. Peabody told the Lions that the present Opera House was completed in 1898. Construction on it commenced after a fire two years earlier had destroyed Vermontville’’ s original Opera House, located north of the present structure on the approximate site of the present-day Carpenter’s Den. Cause of that blaze was never learned, but it occurred after a large evening gathering. One of the more startling stories Peabody told was of attending an event at the present Opera House many years ago, looking out of the north win­ dow and seeing a large cross being burned at the site of the present-day Ken’s service station. This was the work of the Ku Klux Klan, which was ac­ tive in this area in the 1920s and 1930s. Elections, official meetings, high school graduations, roller skating and many other events were held in the old Opera House. It was here that Vermontville’s famous Slout Players got their start. Peabody mentioned the ex­ isting stage curtain, purchas­ ed over 50 years ago. “Our long-range plan is to see this old, rare curtain restored,” she said. Peabody recalled that pain­ tings on the roll-up curtain and stage scenery were done Three finalists selected in M.V. superintendent search J-Ad Graphics News Service Names of the three finalists in Maple Valley’s search for a new school superintendent were announced at last week’s Board of Education meeting. They are Paul Storm of Buckley, Ozzie Parks of Deckerville and John Ryan of Walkerville. The trio were selected from a slate of seven applicants in­ terviewed by the board con­ ducted in August. In making the announce­ ment last week, William Flower, board president, said that second interviews will be conducted with each of the three candidates and visita­ tions to the districs they now serve probably will be scheduled in the near future. The board met in special session Wednesday evening to draw up a list of questions to be used in the follow-up interviews. At last week’s board meeting Flower read letters received from applicants Storm and Parks, thanking the local officials for their friend­ ly and professional manner in conducting the recent inter­ views, and commenting favorably on their impressions of the school and community. The seven candidates inter­ viewed here earlier had been narrowed from a field of more than 30 reviewed by the board at an Aug. 20 meeting in Lansing. The individual eventually selected from the three finalists will take over the helm of Maple Valley schools when longtime local superintendent Carroll J. Wolff retires at the end of this year. AA rea ChurchI S ch ed uIl es O ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass ..........6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School . .. lO-ajn.> Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .......6 p.m.i Wednesday: AWANA « .6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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.fn. REV. RICHARD COFFING; PASTOR 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 1 18322651 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service . .11 ain. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways ' Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 1 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ...... A.M. Service .. P.M. Service . Wed. Service...... :45 a.m. . .11 a.m. .. .7 p.m. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Villanueva gave recognition to tie village and township, each of which provided $2,500 for tie project, and to the countless volunteers who donated hours of in-kind labor and tie many individuals and organizations whose gifts have helped cover costs not provided for in tie grant. She said she was delighted with tie generous check given Tuesday by tie Vermontville Lions. Mulvany said 80 percent of tie electrical work is done, tie balcony is being restored for its intended use, drywall­ ing is done, and tie original woodwork has been stripped and restained to its original color, a medium maple. In ad­ dition, eight roof vents have been installed to prevent con­ densation buildup in tie attic. Villanueva said she and Peabody are working on another grant application to replace tie opera house roof because of a persistent leakage problem. Work yet to be done in­ cludes final sanding on drywall seams, painting of walls and ceiling, replacing w i nd ow trim and wainscoating, sanding and refinishing floors, painting tie stage floor, and replacing tie front doors. Handmade of oak, tie set of double doors will cost $1,600, said Mulvany. Impressive chandeliers and sconces will illuminate tie interior. Long-range improvement plans include installation of a lift for handicapped accessiblity, new bathroom facilities and furnace and air conditioning. Friends of tie Opera House are planning a Nov. 11 open house to celebrate restoration of tie historic building. -many years ago by a genial Mr. Hitchcock, an itinerant painter who came from Chicago and was well receiv­ ed in the community. “One memory triggers another,” Peabody told the Lions. “I could go on forever.” She added that “there has been a lot of very good entertainment at the Opera House and there will be again.” She said the Vermontville Historical Society has been pushing for restoration of the building for many years. Villanueva, who with Peabody and Village Clerk Sharon Stewart, was in­ strumental in obtaining the grant to restore the Opera House, said Peabody has been working to get funding for the project for the past 25 years. She said that to obtain tie re­ cent grant, tie trio did extensive paperwork with tie help of Eaton County’s Planning Department, and then Peabody hand delivered tie grant application to tie state last Oct. 27. On Jan. 31, word was received that tie grant had been approved. Economic benefit to tie community was stressed in tie grant approval, said Villanueva, and they were re­ quired to use local contrac­ tors. Darryl Hale handled tie electrical work and Tom Brandenburg did the drywalling. Mulvany explained that an original idea to install drywall over tie existing side walls did not work out because tie old walls were too “wavy,” causing a difference of up to four inches from top to bot­ tom. Instead, a combination of wood and metal was used to create straight, free-standing walls. 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .10 a.m. Church School ...... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN f ft z z z zf t uh’ (d1. df d ft t ff t t lllrlrf1f1 ft ft ft $ ui jrt Silt Hl NJ it* ilitrri ft? Hjffitn if ghitiC zx J h ■ alunlfc klwn re tin: imisi Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ™ enazarene 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. ALAN METTLER • 8593 Cloverdale Road (1A mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) . Ws riinth fflililiii OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday CHURCH OF ntlite itrifju P&tn* sitjajr Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. ;BIN i I*K^ j I'l'hiiiH ss Stau 'M % PASTOR MARVIN POTTER “Wl PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:30 a.m.. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH fftt ft ftt z ft OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto t 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO 4lso �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 3 Labor disputes monopolize board session, I ’>■' »fe. Bfe' afe ** faiffei **• Kfeih.ll> •fe fktanfe ma'sfc hotel UM not offered a full-time bus driving position that opened last May and second, that she was not notified of a school bus drivers’ training rodeo held in Charlotte in June. Substitute bus drivers nor­ mally are not members of the Maple Valley Educational Support Personnel Associa­ tion but Winegar is, since she also is employed as a teacher’s aide at Fuller Elementary School. Carolyn Trumble, a fiveyear substitute driver, was hired for the full-time bus driving post that opened in May. She also was present at Monday’s meeting. According to Sherwood, “Trumble was not a bargain­ ing unit member when she was awarded the position.’’ The controversy centers on interpretation of language in the support personnel contract ratified last February, which requires one to have “90 calendar days’’ of service in the same “assignment’’ to become a member of the bargaining unit. Whether “calendars days” means ac­ tual working days or three consecutive months of work was a matter of conjecture and debate among those attending and participating in the meeting. Some of the board, however, believe that Trum­ ble may have been qualified and are worried about the con­ sequences if they displace her from the post in favor of Winegar. “My concern is quite sim­ ple," said board president William Flower. “I’m not sure for fact if Carolyn is a member of the bargaining unit. If we give Mrs. Winegar the job, how do we know Mrs. Trumble won’t put us through the same thing?” Sherwood maintained that a substitute driver has to run the same route for three full mon­ ths to qualify as a bargaining unit member. Some board members and other drivers in the audience disagreed. They said it would be virtually im­ possible for a substitute to ac­ crue 90 calendar days on the {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! : BINGO i । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA " 'THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.IVLR J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Bird* 6:15 jL, same bus, due to. the pro­ cedure that calls for vacant runs to be assigned on a rotating basis among the eight Maple Valley substitute drivers. “What difference does it make what bus a person drives, if the supervisor assigns it?” board secretary Ronald Tobias asked Sherwood. Sherwood also presented a grievance on behalf of Winegar that claimed she was not notified of a training school for area bus drivers held in Charlotte in June. At­ tendance at the school is re­ quired to maintain qualifica­ tion as a bus driver. Sherwood said Transportation Director Gerald Aldrich signed Winegar up for the course, but failed to notify her of the training dates. She said individual letters giving specifics on the upcom­ ing course were sent .to Aldrich by the Eaton In­ termediate School District for distribution to the local drivers, but “he made no at­ tempt to get it to her.” Aldrich said the letters were at the school bus garage and were picked up by the drivers there. Winegar questioned why he did not send the letter to her at Fuller Street School through the inter-school mail system. Harlow Claggett of the Michigan Association of School Boards, who represents the board in labor disputes, had recommended a settlement with Winegar that would have offered her the position now held by Trumble and granted her monetary restitution. But on a motion by trustee Harold Stewart to ac­ cept that recommendation the board split evenly 3-3 (with John Krolik being absent). Stewart, Ted Spoelstra and Charles Viele Sr. voted “yes” while Flower, Tobias and Irma Jean Baker voted “no.” “You have to go by the let­ ter of the contract or you haven’t got a contract,” noted Spoelstra. “It is a contract, and we can’t change it here.” Tobias, however, pointed out that some of the board members had been present during negotiations when the contract was drawn and, “We know what’s in it.” He said it was being interpreted dif­ ferently by Sherwood. The matter is now expected Thank You \Ne would like to thank the following businesses for their support during the Nashville Muzzleloader Shoot — • Mace Pharmacy • Nashville Hardware • Sandy’s Sport Stuff • Nashville Feed Store • Clay’s Dinner Bell • Two J’s • C-Store • Country Kettle • Swanson Food • Heckers Insurance • Good Time Pizza Repair Equipment • Maple Valley Real • Carl’s Supermarket • Charlie’s South End Estate • Auto Value Store Party Store Also a Big Thank You ...to the following people that helped make this year a great success — • Fork River Free Trappers Members • Ron Ohler • Village Workers • Chamber of Commerce • Porta Johns • Gary & Bonnie White ■ Use of land A Big Thank You ...to W-D Explosives for a excellent show, and thanks to all campers and shooters. It was a great 6,hyearl Thank You, Henry & Cathy Felder to go to arbitration. The cost of this procedure could not be cited by the board, but a driver in the audience said in the past such action has run from $500 to $1,000. Sher­ wood said there was still a chance the issue could be resolved without arbitration. In another labor dispute in­ volving school transportation, the board agreed to take the allotted 10 days to answer a complaint presented by Sher­ wood on behalf of special education bus driver Paulette Strong, who claims that another driver, Margaret Aspinall, was given a voca­ tional education bus route Strong believes she was entitl­ ed to by seniority. A fourth complaint presented to the board by Sherwood involved Lary Mat­ son, a Maple Valley High School custodian charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in January, and suspended by the board with pay pending the outcome of the case. The original charge stems from an incident that allegedly took place at the school Jan. 8, involving a 15-year-old female student. However, after learning of the alleged incident, a 19-year-old girl and former student came for­ ward with a similar charge, and a second count was entered against Matson in Eaton County Circuit Court in February. In June the court adjourned trials on both counts until Oct. 22. Matson has pleaded not guilty to both charges and is free on per­ sonal recognizance bond. At a meeting called by Supt. Carroll Wolff July 12, which she was unable to attend, said Sherwood, Matson was notified that he was being suspended without pay. Mat­ son’s attorney was present at that meeting, added Sherwood. She said the meeting was called after the administrationn had conducted a further investigation into the case. According to Sherwood, addi­ tional students had been inter­ viewed by a detective in the presence of Principal Larry Lenz, who later attended the pay termination meeting. “There was no due process here, no opportunity to ques­ tion witnesses, no physical evidence presented,” said Sherwood. She said Matson had done nothing further to Fall enrichment classes to start Maple Valley Community Education fall enrichment classes are beginning. The gymnastic class began last week Thursday at Fuller Street School. The karate classes begin at Maplewood Elementary Tuesday. The gymnastics class is open to boys and girls 4 years old and up. Karate class is open to kindergarten through adults. Several adult classes are beginning this week. Some of those include office update, welding, woodwork, word processing and more. Several classes for boys and girls and adults will also begin in October. Those include a computer and a beginning keyboarding class for boys and girls. There will also be two photography classes, a parenting class and an in­ troductory computer class on the IMB/PC. For more information, or to enroll call the Community Education office at 852-9275. from front page cause his pay to be discon­ tinued as he had not violated the original administrative order to remain off school premises until the court case is resolved. “Maple Valley employees do not have to decide his guilt or innocence,” said Sher­ wood. She asked that his pay be reinstated retroactive to the July cut-off date. A board committee had reviewed the grievance prior to Monday’s meeting and recommended that it be denied. The board concurred in its formal vote by 5 to 1. Casting the dissenting vote was trustee Ted Spoelstra, who asked the board “on what grounds” they were taking the action. “I can’t determine whether he is guilty or not,” said Spoelstra. Flower responded that the board was not trying to do that either, but just en­ ding Matson’s pay. In other business Monday, the board: — Approved a proposed Fuller-Kellogg discipline plan as a pilot project for the first semester of this school year. (See related story). — Opened three sealed bids on school vehicle fleet in­ surance and after review by Transporation Director Gerald Aldrich, decided to renew with Farm Bureau In­ surance, which submitted the lowest basic bid of $9,612 for coverage from Oct. 1, 1990, through Sept. 30, 1991. Aldrich said die school has en­ joyed “excellent service and communication” with the company for several years. — Approved hiring Jen­ nifer Bohms as a fourth grade teacher at Fuller Elementary school at an annual salary of $21,625. Bohms has a bachelor’s degree in elemen­ tary education from Olivet College, and has three years of teaching experience. — Hired Wesley Smock as a vocational agriculture teacher at an annual salary of $23,978 to replace Nancy Defever, who resigned last month. Smock holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in agriculture and natural resource education, and has five years, of teaching experience. — Heard a report from Wolff that present enrollment in the Maple Valley schools is 1,692 students, compared to 1,656 at this time last year. — Learned that requests for property transfers into the Maple Valley district have been made by Albert and Robin Reed of Assyria Township, whose Lacey Road property is currendy in the Bellevue School District, and from Agnew and Tena Howard of Castleton Township, whose property on E. State Road is currently in the Hastings district. Hearings at the county seat in each case were to be held Sept. 12. Wolff said that “this year there seems to be a lot of re­ quests for transfer into the Maple Valley district and into other districts.” — Referred to Principal Lary Lenz a complaint from James Hammond of J. H. Photographic Studio of Nashville that his firm is not being given an opportunity to do work for the school year­ book and sports program, as a Grand Rapids company has handled the job for a number of years. Flower told Ham­ mond that the issue was not a matter of board policy, but was an administrative decision and he suggested that he meet with Lenz to discuss the situation. BOBBIE’S SNAIL • TANNING • TONING is staying in Nashville ! OPEN: Wednesday and Friday 1-517-852-0940 Now You Can Do Your Banking 24 Hours, Monday Through Sunday With an Eaton Federal SPIRIT Card and our new automatic teller machines, you can make deposits, withdrawals and transfer funds any time you choose. Bank when it's more convenient for you . . . after work or later in the evening after you have had time to relax. You can even combine a trip to the bank with a trip to the grocery store or use your SPIRIT Card at all MAGIC-LINE and CIRRUS locations. Put an end to all those late afternoon rushes to the bank and open your SPIRIT Account today! Eaton Federal Olivet - 749-2811 Monday-Friday 9-4:30; Saturday 9-Noon LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 4 Nashville Townsend Club was being reorganized 53 years ago A variety of topics were in the news in Nashville 53 years ago this week. The school board had been given approval to contract with outside districts to transport and educate their students; the closed Nashville bank was finally to pay a divi­ dend; the local theater would reopen; and the Nashville chapter of the Townsend Club was being reorganized. The Townsend Club sup­ ported a plan proposed in 1934 by Dr. Francis E. Town­ send of California to pay every U.S. citizen over age 60 a monthly pension of $200 that they would be obligated to spend within a month’s time. The funds were to be raised by a 2 percent tax on the sale or transfer of goods. It was hoped the plan would stimulate the Depressionriddled national economy, but it never became law. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News of Sept. 16, 1937. Townsend meeting here Fri­ day night Reogranization of Nashville’s Townsend Club will be completed at the Townsend meeting Friday night at Community House, when Floyd Moody of Battle Creek, national representative by authority of Dr. Francis E. Townsend and national head­ quarters, will install the of­ ficers and present the charter for the new club. A 6 o’clock potluck supper, with a 35 cents charge to those not contributing to it, is the first feature. Table and recep­ tion committees with 10 or more waiters have been ar­ ranged for. A large number from out­ side is expected: Battle Creek’s two clubs, Lake Odessa, Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Portland, Ionia, Hastings and Potterville clubs all invited. Battle Creek will send 40 members, Lake Odessa probably 35, Portland several car loads at least, and with Charlotte will furnish entertainers. All local members and all interested in the Townsend Club Plan are invited to be present. At 7:30 comes the enter­ tainment and musical program with the Charlotte Kitchen Band and the Gay Ladies of the Nineties from Portland participating. Mrs. Jarstfer of Nashville, Mrs. Doggerty of Hastings and others may take part. In conclusion Mr. Moody will then deliver the charter and install the officers, which will be decided upon before the meeting. Star Theater reopened here Friday night Star Theater reopened under new ownership and management Friday evening, with nightly pictures, which are receiving approval of the theater attendants. Frank H. Mellon, the new owner and manager, comes from Detroit, is an experienc­ ed theater man and asks for cooperation in his effort to provide first-class picture entertainment in Nashville. He plans to install some more comfortable seats in part in the near future. Read the Star Theater advertisement in this issue for the week’s entertainment booked by Mr. Mellon, begin­ ning this week Friday. Com­ ing - the Dionne Quintuplets in “Reunion,” “Sing, Baby Sing,” “The Last Smile,” and “Ramona." School Jboard unanimous vote given By a vote of 22 to 0, elec-, tors of the-Nashville W. K. Kellogg School District voted Friday night at the school house to give the board of education authority to enter into contracts with outside districts for transportation and instruction of pupils, to pur­ chase such buses as needed, and borrow money sufficient for such business. Closed local bank to pay dividend The Nashville State Bank, H. O. Mohrmann, receiver, announces that it will begin the payment of a 5 percent dividend on Saturday morning of this week. This reminds us again of Gov. Murphy’s veto of the Burhans-Faulkner Bill, passed by the last legislature and by the terms of which the state would have reimbursed this closed bank for its funds redeposited by the state treasurer in other banks that closed, and from which nothing has been recovered in consequence of the Murphy veto. Saw small tornado on return from fair The Jesse Garlingers and her mother, Mrs. H. H. Brown, had an unusual ex­ perience Friday while return­ ing by the state road from the Barry County Fair. They saw a small funnel­ shaped cloud rise over the woods this side of Fisher’s and cross the road ahead of them to Orton Endsley’s, where it took the well house, between the house and bam, and some trees, and did some damage at the Whetstone place, rose and continued in a northeasterly direction. They kept out of its path, but were near enough to watch its action while in the im% mediate vicinity. Slight frosts two nights this week Members of the Nashville Garden Club are seen in this circa-1940s photo. They are unidentified except for Mildred Mater, wearing a dark dress and standing i the center of the front row. Organized in 1935, the in club met monthly to see each other's gardens and ex­ change plants and ideas, or to visit gardens in nearby towns. In September 1937, the group lesson concerned the planting of fall bulbs for springtime pleasure. Light frosts twice this week remind us that fall is near at hand, and winter ap­ proaching. No serious damage was done, and Tuesday it clouded up and was warmer, looking more like rain and a respite for crops not yet matured. Circuit Barry Court open for Barry Circuit Court opened Monday for its September The Nashville W. K. Kellogg School Board was given the go-ahead in September 1937 to enter into contracts with outside districts for the transportation and instruction of pupils. The first school bus owned by the district is seen in this about-1938 photo, with driver Glenn Phillips. Because of its color, the vehicle was nicknamed "The Blue Goose." On the passenger side there were two doors, inst fo o r f d term with a docket of five criminal, five civil jury and 60 non-jury cases on the law docket. Of this number 35 were cases brought by Harry O. Mohrmann, receiver for the Nashville State Bank and the State Bank of Freeport. A chancery list of 55 cases, consisting chiefly of divorce, completed the call. The jury will report for duty on Sept. 20 to try any criminal or civil matters which may be at issue. Two automobile collision cases were set for trial Sept. 20, as was a will contest, die case of Phoebe Warner, in­ volving property near Nashville, including a bequest to the public library at Nashville. Of the five docketed criminal cases, three were dismissed upon motion of the prosecutor, one defendant is in jail in Marshall and the other failed to appear. Nashville Garden Club met Tuesday “Planting Fall Bulbs For Spring Pleasure” was the sub­ ject for the Garden Club lesson by Mrs. Phil Dahlhouser at Tuesday after­ noon’s meeting at Mrs. Esther Johnson’s. Mrs. Johnson gave a paper on “Things to Do in September.” Roll call was answered by an exchange of perennial plants. It was an interesting meeting, with six present. The October meeting will be held at Mrs. Dahlhouser’s. Maple Grove centennial on Sunday Everyone interested in Maple Grove Township will find the all-day meeting Sun­ day r Sept. 19, at the Wilcox church, a worthwhile experience. The morning service, with its singing of old hymns, under the leadership of John C. Ketcham, and special music by Pauline Lykins, will be appropriately conducted by Rev. Delbert C. Ostroth of Bay City, member of a pioneer family. A church-ser­ vice is especially suitable for the occasion, as the church had such an important part in the early history and settle­ ment of the region. No effort has been spared in securing information about early families and institutions. We are fortunate in having the Hon. W. W. Potter of Lansing for the afternoon address on this subject. A hearty invitation is extended to all to come early, bring your basket dinner and spend the day pioneering. Nashville bridge builders on international span E. C. Nolan & Sons, builders (in 1934) of the new bridge that spans the Thornapple River at this place, built the American approach piers at Port Huron for the new Blue Water International Bridge being constructed across the St. Clair River from Port Huron to Sarnia, Ontario. Principal Duguid position here resigns Principal J. G. Duguid of the Nashville W. K. Kellogg School is resigning his posi­ tion with the local teaching staff to head the science department of the Ypsilanti school, a deserved promotion. Duguid came to Nashville from Charlotte, where he had taught for some time, and last week had started his third year as instructor and second year as principal, succeeding Arlie Reed in the latter position when Reed left to become superintendent of the Sunfield school. (Note: Reed later returned to Nashville, serving as superintendent in the 1940s.) Hospital luncheon Guild gave Odd Fellow Hall was the scene Tuesday of a lovely lun­ cheon and shower given by Barry County Osteopathic Hospital Guild No. 1, with covers for the members and three guests, Dr. F. G. Pultz, resident physician of the hospital, Miss Marjorie Jensen of the hospital, and Dr. L. D. Kelsey of Vermontville, who is associated here. Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Babcock were hostesses. (Note: The hospital was located at 109 N. State St., Nashville, in the present-day Carrol’s Care Home.) Blue and gold were the col­ ors used in decorating the lun­ cheon table, which was centered with a basket of garden flowers donated by John Wolcott, with the jelly for the hospital shower arranged around it, and tiny baskets of flowers, all of candy, were favors. The flowers were later divided and sent to Mrs. Pultz and Mrs. Kelsey. There were addresses by Dr. Pultz and Dr. Kelsey, after which the jelly was presented to Miss Jensen, with a solo by Pauline Lykins, of “Maijorie.” The guild held its business a parady meeting and bingo was the diversion of the ladies for some time. Mrs. Norman Howell received first prize, and Mrs. Leland Weeks the low award. Seven new members have been added. A guild at Fremont has been formed for the hospital there, through newspaper publicity of the local guild and correspondence, and Mrs. Paul Hendrie of Mackinaw City and Bay City, who visited the local guild with Mrs. Wenger, her sister, has been the in­ stigator of a guild at Mackinaw City for the Cheboygan hospital. Address given auditorium at school A. A. Roth, Barry County health engineer, operating under the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, arranged for Mr. Jensen, from the Michigan State college, to give an address Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the auditorium of the school on the subject of milk and its purification. Miscellaneous HUNTER: Compound bows by Proline & Darton. Used compound bows. Many bow hunting accessories. Guns-New & Used. We buy, sell & trade. We layaway hunting clothes. Large selection. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, HIS. Jefferson St., Hastings, MI. 49058. STORAGE SPACE for boats, R.V’s etc. 852-1540. September $ September 21 &22<? p Friday 3 until ? • Saturday 10 to 5 ’L LARTS ARTS & & CRAFTS CRAFTS || 4; WOODLAND EAGLES 125 N. Main, Woodland, Michigan a fa �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. September 18. 1990 — Page 5 Nashville village officials take steps to clear burned residence k, ’ <S * • •IL ~K K J-Ad Graphics News Service After several frustrating months of concern over the dangers of a burned-out house at 304 Sherman St., Nashville officials are coming closer to a solution. The dwelling was owned by Gary Emenhiser of Charlotte and occupied by a tenant when it burned last winter. Since that time it has been not only an eyesore, but a hazard. Village Clerk Rose Heaton said she had made repeated at­ tempts to contact Emenhiser, and reported that all mail to him had been refused. The property was sold at an auc­ tion in July, and that further complicated matters. For several weeks Heaton was unable to ascertain the name of the new owner. Last Friday, however, she did a bit more sleuthing and came up with the necessary information. According to Barry County court records, Gilbert and Nancy Blok of Hastings are the new owners. Heaton will notify them by letter that they must immediately secure and barricade the burned-out dwelling, and then within 60 days they must either raze or repair the structure. If they do not do so, the village will take care of the problem and assess the costs to the Blok’s proper­ ty taxes. Heaton also explained that in accordance with Nashville’s zoning ordinance, if the Bloks decide to raze the house they must first contact Zoning Administrator Tom Taylor and post a perfor­ mance bond. Officials’ concern over the dangers of the structure sur­ faced again at last Thursday’s council meeting. Ted Spoelstra, president pro tem, said children have been play­ ing in the house and “there could be a tragedy.” President Ray Hinckley reported that previous at­ tempts to establish ownership had been unsuccessful. Upon learning identification of the new owners Friday, he phon­ ed the Bloks, but they were not at home. Heaton will pro­ ceed with the official notifica­ tion by letter. be numbered for this burned-out shell of a house at 304 Sherman St. in Nashville. Gutted by fire last winter, it has been a thorn in i the side of village officials for several months. School Board decides on two labor disputes Xfc,s 2s • *•**< ) U *< ^lii lii *W W »&z^ &z 5h**i*ht **^4 ‘^Kih^ J* b »«i hi **" t,b* MiM, •W tafr^ **■ ■■in^hklki ■Mtaiital *~-: 0fod!® h r eh hiiiiliih iftlst tabla ii r htaunilijdi tan fata ft bi in jn I i fai Wi|n LLM.tej(i ktap ■ Hnfc ■klLB; Hiita -onr tak* »5ife i Ok* jfMi?11 g S. < b’s® ttfsK ibta®’ kfUM#^ 0 b k k* J-Ad Graphics News Service In a special meeting called two days after its regular ses­ sion last week, the Maple Valley School Board decided Wednesday to deny two labor grievances considered at the earlier meeting. The grievances were among four presented at the Sept. 10 session by Karen Sherwood, Univserv director of the Michigan Education Association.(See related story.) One of the decisions at the special meeting concerned Paulette Strong, a Maple Valley bus driver who claims that another driver was given a summer vocational educa­ tion bus route to which Strong feels she was entitled by seniority. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to deny Strong’s grievance, bas­ ed on the recommendation of Harlow Claggett of the Michigan Association of School Boards. He represents the local board in labor negotiations. Also denied at the Wednes­ day meeting was a grievance filed by subsitute bus driver Melanie Winegar, claiming that she was not notified of a bus drivers’ training school June 13-15 in Charlotte. At­ tendance at the training ses- sion is mandatory for all area school bus drivers. Winegar had sought $23.20 from the board as compenstation for the missed schooling. Trustee Harold Stewart cast the lone dissenting vote in a 4-1 decision to deny the claim. Voting in favor of denial were Inna Jean Baker, William Flower, Ted Spoelstra and Ronald Tobias. Absent from the special meeting were John Krolik and Charles Viele Sr. Winegar has another grievance filed with the board, alleging that she was passed over for a full-time bus Vermontville couple's daughter joins Maryland nursing society Mary Greenwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fox of Vermontville, has been elected to membership in Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She was inducted as a member of Pi chapter at University of Maryland in Baltimore May 10. The induc­ tion is in recognition of Greenwood’s high scholastic achievements at the Universi­ ty, where she recently graduated with a master’s degree, specializing in trauma and critical care. Sigma Theta Tau Interna­ tional is a prestigious organization of leaders and scholars in nursing. This honor society, founded at In­ diana University in 1922, now has 264 chapters at over 280 colleges and universities worldwide. Membership in the society is awarded to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral nursing candidates who achieve high scholastic averages and to graduates of the college pro- It makes sense to tell your family about important decisions. district officer Family Serving Families Since 1923 Pray funeral Jiome, Jnc. Funeral Prearrange merit Centers Tanning • Toning • Hair • Nails ^y•l4A tfAfyQ* 401 W. SEMINARY ST. CHARLOTTE, Ml (517) 543-2950 Inspection was held at Post No. 8260 of Nashville, for Ladies Auxiliary. Eight District Auxiliary President Jo Brand was the in­ spector and she was accom­ panied by Peg Williams, District 8 Historian. A lunch followed. The next auxiliary meeting is Oct. 9. Department Commander Elmer Wurster recently at­ tended the 8th District dinner and meeting Sunday at the Wayland V.F.W. Post. From Nashville Post No. 8260, attending were Post District Commander Burdette Hayner and Post Commander Wayne Hill. 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Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 6 Discipline action plan wins school board OK as local pilot project by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A new handbook to guide discipline situations in elementaries will have a trial run this semester at Fuller and Kellogg schools in Nashville. The Maple Valley Board of Education last week gave ap­ proval to the plan after tabling it in July and again in August. The new system is outlined in a discipline handbook com­ piled earlier this year by a Discipline Action Team com­ prised of teachers and aides from the two Nashville elementary schools. It is designed as a guide for handl­ ing discipline problems in a consistent manner, and con­ tains a form for parental review and approval. In July, when the committee first presented the plan for of­ ficial approval, the project was criticized by some members of the board because it did not include Maplewood Elementary School in Ver­ montville. Committee members and Maplewood Principal David Doozan ex­ plained that the program was needed at Fuller and Kellogg since the two schools share one principal, Nancy Potter, who must divide her time bet­ ween the two buildings. The handbook, they said, would provide a guide for teachers on how discipline matters should be handled in her absence. Doozan said in July that his school does not have a lot of the problems outlined in the handbook, but agreed that Fuller and Kellogg needed such a program. Having cleared the first hur­ dle with the board, the com­ mittee was disappointed in August when their plan was again tabled by the panel. Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville OPENING SPECIAL All PemiS Starting at $32.... Special Ends Sept. 21st Wed. Senior Citizen’s Day Children dren’s cc Hair Cuts und&er 4 WALK-INS WELCOME Tues, thru Fri. 8:30-5:30 852-1757 SYLVIA HOEVE £ Off Having recently been plagued with labor disputes, the board was concerned about the potential reaction of the teacher’s union to some provi­ sions of the guide. The discipline plan calls for a stu­ dent detention system that re­ quires supervision by a teacher. The board questioned whether staff members would require extra pay for detention duty, and to avoid a possible future problem sent it back to the committee for union review and approval. This had been accomplished by last week’s meeting, although some members of the board were unhappy that the agree­ ment with the union was not presented to them in letter form. Sharlot Sours, president of the Maple Valley Education Association, was at the meeting and assured the board that the plan had union sup­ port, and that her signature and that of negotiator John Hughes on a letter to that ef­ fect will be forthcoming. The final draft of the discipline plan said teachers will be paid at the rate of $4.50 for one-half hour of dentention duty. The Discipline Action Committee said the maximum the plan could cost the district would be $306 per semester for the Fuller and Kellogg buildings. And this would be only if all scheduled detention times were used, something the committee labeled “very unlikely.” Kellogg teacher Sandra Briggs said the committee had Vermontville Chamber gives to Opera House Don Mulvany, left, president of Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, presented a $670 check from that organization to the Friends of the Opera House at the group's meeting Thursday evening. Russ Laverty, chairman of the Friends Committee overseeing restoration of the village's 1898 Opera House, said the gift would be used toward refurbishing of the historic building. He expressed appreciation for the outpouring of community support for the project. “tried to come up with something positive for parents, kids and teachers.” In a letter to the board bear­ ing 35 signatures of teachers and aides at Fuller and Kellogg schools, the group told the panel, “The future of the Maple Valley Elementary discipline plan and creation of a more positive learning climate rests with your deci­ sion.” The letter pointed out that many hours of research, discussion and planning have gone into designing a “sound, consistent plan of action.” Board trustee Ha/old Stewart moved that the board approve the plan as a pilot program for the first semester this year at Fuller and Kellogg, providing that a let­ ter of understanding from the teachers’ union is received. In February the committee is to bring the plan back before the board for an evaluation of its six-months trial. “We would like to come back in February with a unified Maple Valley policy,” said Doozan. “We do feel we will have it (inclusion of Maplewood) settled by then.” The board approved the startup of the pilot plan at Fuller-Kellogg by a 5 to 1 vote. Board secretary Ron Tobias cast the dissenting vote, citing his disappoint­ ment that the initial plan did not include Maplewood school. In their letter to the board, the staff of Fuller-Kellogg said, “We are presently working with Maplewood teachers and their discipline action team to make this a district-wide plan. They have expressed a great desire that we pilot it first, so that any necessary adjustments can be made during the 1990-1991 school year.” The Fuller-Kellogg team will meet with the Maplewood team to evaluate the process on a regular basis and to get their opinions and sugges­ tions, according to the letter presented to the school board. Band concert planned for Thursday is reminiscent of past concerts J-Ad Graphics News Service A concert by a combined force of musicians from the Maple Valley and Ionia com­ munity bands is set for 7 p.m. Thursday in Nashville’s Cen­ tral Park. Charles Brill, former direc­ tor of Nashville’s high school band back in the 1950s and later band director at Ionia schools^ will lead the performance. A light concert of “easy listening” music is planned, according to Jane Shoup of Nashville, who is a member of the group, along with her husband, Gerald. The perfor­ mance will last, about 45 minutes, and those attending are urged to bring lawn chairs if they wish. The performance should be reminiscent of the early days of Nashville, when public band concerts by local musi­ cians were frequent events on Main Street. The first were given by the Comet Band, organized in 1875. Later, in 1893, the town hired a talented local musi­ cian, Hiram Walrath, to organize and direct a local band. This group frequently entertained shoppers in the business district and appeared at other village functions. The band was active for many years. The combined Maple Valley-Ionia band numbers about 30, said Mrs. Shoup. This past summer the group played while riding on a float in the Ionia Free Fair parade and took second prize for their entry. They performed for the Vermontville Historical Society last month, and on Saturday, Oct. 6, they are scheduled to pay for CROP Walk Day in Ionia. They also have several Christmas engagements lined up. 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Main, Nashville, MI �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 8 'Chip* Smith selected to fill vacancy on Nashville Village Council seat J-Ad Graphics News Service Charles “Chip” Smith, of 520 Chapel Drive, was named by the Nashville Village Council Thursday to fill the trustee seat of David Toman, who recently resigned his post to move out of state. Smith was one of four ap­ plicants seeking the seat, and was chosen by a 5-1 vote of the council at their regular meeting. According to village charter, a vacancy is filled by appointment of the president with council approval. But President Ray Hinckley opted to let the council make the choice, as he has done twice earlier this year. The other appointees presently serving on the coun­ cil are Richard Chaffee Jr. and Carol Jones Dwyer. All appointments are until the next regularly scheduled elec­ tion in the spring. Smith nearly earned elec­ tion to the council by ballot in March 1989, when a quickly organized write-in campaign brought him within one vote "Chip" Smith was sworn in Friday by Village Clerk Rose Heaton. He will take over the village trustee seat recently vacated by David Toman. of winning. Had all the votes cast for him been counted (some were disqualifed for in­ correct marking) he would have won by a small margin. A resident of the village of l'h years, Smith has been a member of the Nashville Fire Department since January 1985. In addition he has been associated with the local am- Scout leaders Dave Kuempel, left, of Nashville and Russ Cerny of Vermontville appeared before the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday evening to seek permission to hold a Barry County Boy Scout camporee on the Riverside athletic field this month. Approval was readily granted by the board. Nashville Zoning Board OKs Boy Scout Camporee set for Sept. 21-23 J-Ad Graphics News Service A request by Barry County Boy Scouts to stage a camporee in Nashville Sept. 21-23 was readily approved by the village’s Zoning Board of Ap­ peals Wednesday evening. Scout leaders Dave Kuempel of Nashville and Russ Cerny of Vermontville appeared before the panel to make the request for a special use permit, as required by Nashville’s zoning ordinance. Some 100 Boy Scouts, ac­ companied by approximately 20 adults, are expected to set up camp starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, on the Riverside athletic field west of the business district. Registra­ tion will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. The camporee, one of three held annually by the Barry County scouts, will last through Sunday. It will be the first time one of the events has been staged in Nashville. A spring camporee was held in May in Middleville. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate “Nashville is lucky to have the scouts choose us,” noted William Thompson, a member of the Zoning Board. Kuempel said the camporee •••ill involve pioneering pro­ jects, with most of the ac­ tivities slated for between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Canoeing on the Thomapple River is also on the agenda. A large campfire is planned for Saturday evening and the public is invited to attend the event. EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available OES annual session planned for Oct. 9,10,11 The 124th annual session of the Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star of Michigan, the “Family Christmas” session, will be Oct. 9, 10 a.m. at Wings Stadium, in Kalamazoo. Delegates and members from 323 Chapters in Michigan will attend. There will be approximately 3,000 members in attendance Local delegates from Kalamo Chapter No. 399 who will be attending will be Wor­ thy Matron and Worthy Patron Helen and Charles Halsey and Associate Matron and Associate Patron Frances and Harry Pease. Charity projects include heart ftind, cancer fund, educational and drug and alcohol abuse. There was a total of $232,095 given to charities through Michigan’s Grand Chapter this year. Barry County COA menu, events set REALTOR- JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR .Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT. ............ 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER ............. 852-1784 SANDY LUNDQUIST... ............. 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS........ ............. 726-0122 GARRY KNOLL............. .............. 852-0786 “TATE” MIX.................. (616) 367-4092 Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 19 Salisbury steak with gravy, red potatoes, European blend, bread, oleo, fruit. Thursday, Sept. 20 bulance department for two years and is certified as an Emergency Medical Techni­ cian (EMT) Specialist. In June 1989, he was one of two local firemen seriously injured in a brave but ill-fated attempt to rescue a young man lost from a raft at Nashville’s Thomapple River dam. Smith is employed at Pen­ nock Hospital as a lab assis­ tant and emergency depart­ ment technician. He and his wife, Karen, have one son, Jason. From Our Readers Many people helped make Harvest Festival a success To the editor: The Nashville Chamber of Commerce wishes to express appreciation to everyone in­ volved in this year’s Harvest Festival and Muzzleloader’s Rendezvous Shoot. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves as they got out and joined their neighbors in the fun. Those involved in planning the festivities put a great deal of time and energy into the work of setting the agenda again and making sure it all worked. Special praise needs to be given to a few people of special note: Hank and Cathy Felder for all their work in organizing this year’s Muzzleloader’s shoot. Mike and Stephanie Thome for being “core people” and keeping an overall view as resource people for us all. Dave Liebhauser and Ruthie Beardslee for single­ handedly giving us the great parade down main street. Larry and Judy Hook for helping so much with the craft and flea market show: Gary and Bonnie White for their telephoning and organizing. The Nashville Fire Depart­ ment, Nashville Police Department, VFW Post No. 8260 for their respective parts in providing security, pan­ cakes and financial support. Royce DeMond and W.D. Explosives for the wonderful fireworks show. Leo Carroll for the fun square dance festivities. Central Michigan Helicopter. And all those who par­ ticipated in the parade, craft show and muzzleload events. Most of all, we wish to ex­ press appreciation to the com­ munity for coming out and supporting this event in their participation. We hope more people will join us in helping to make 1991’s Harvest Festival and Muzzleloader’s Rendezvous Shoot even better! Sincerely, Mary Ohler, Secretary Nashville Chamber of Commerce Turkey stew, peas, biscuit, oleo, applesauce. Friday, Sept. 21 Veal Parmesan, carrots, asparagus, bread, oleo, dessert. Monday, Sept. 24 T T^edroom ' ■^'contract ^'co NASHVILLE ■ “RETIREMENT” OR “STARTER” HOME - Good solid VERMONTVILLE home. With older home, 3 bedrooms, new windows, vinyl siding & roof in 1989. Close to elementary school. Price: $29,900. (N-360) terms. shade. Latf^Mr Mr & - mature (V-361) town. 3 plus bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & a 2 car garage. "Country setting" — Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) VACANT LAND 1.5 ACRE BUILDING lots at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. 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Thursday, Sept. 20 Nashville, Bingo; Hastings, cards. Friday, Sept. 21 - Hastings, cards; Nashville, Hank Felder or Muzzleloaders. Monday, Sept. 24 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, Sept. 25 - all sites puzzles, trip to Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. FREE ... • High School Completion • GED • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • Vocational Classes Register NOW for classes! CHOOSE A SKILL ... • Computers • Word Processing • Welding & Machine Shop • Woodworking and More call us at ... 852-9275 FOR MORE INFORMATION maple valley ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION * COMMUNITY EDUCATION 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville Ml 49096 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, September 18 1990 _Page 9 Nashville man arrested for Montcalm County murder by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Danny Eugene Downing, 36, of 404 Reed St., Nashville was taken into custody about 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, on a first-degree murder and a felony firearm charge. Involved in the arrest were the Montcalm County Sheriffs Department, par­ ticularly detective Joe Patino; an officer from the Michigan State Police post at Lakeview; Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriffs Department; and Sgt. Gene Koetje of the Nashville police. The arrest was made on a warrant issued by the state at- torney general’s office. Charges of first-degree murder and possession off a firearm during the commis­ sion of a felony stem from the death of Ryce Sorsen on or about Aug. 8, 1988, in Mont­ calm County. Authorities believe the vic­ tim had been living with Downing in Cato Township, near Lakeview, at the time of her death. Sorsen died of a gunshot wound. According to Chris DeWitt of the state attorney general’s office, the case first was thought to have been a suicide, but he said other evidence had recently developed. In a prepared statement. At­ torney General Frank Kelley said: “I believe our investiga­ tion has now developed specific evidence to prosecute Mr. Downing for first-degree murder. I am pleased that by working with Montcalm County Sheriffs Department and prosecuting attorney Bruce Bason, we can now prosecute to see that justice is done.” DeWitt said Downing was arraigned Saturday in Mont­ calm County and is being held without bond in the Montcalm County jail. He said that if Downing is convicted, he faces life in prison. Nashville Village Council to crack down on sidewalk bikers by Susan Hinckley ** fyiitai fiitai W IiI{|^ ~’S6i’!I^S l1®s ••Hflwni- Bt.Wtfij i^jarita «A Mil mta. Witajp •Rise sstoMai WWl frntaiiiB telkWi twi’tiajio- CTtSjElffl ariami® taw2' ahtjmtfil toinllWap. ■■r cODvaBv ■■Kifck r ODvaBv Ito Feltofc ““JJ'J ediofF? £ .*s .*s$: ieptae fl® SJJiii Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council Thursday agreed to spend approximately $25 each for five signs banning bicycle riding on village sidewalks. While signs will be placed only in the downtown business district, officials pointed out that bike riding on sidewalks is prohibited by ordinance throughout the village. ‘‘If you are going to control bicycles downtown, you should have signs,” Sgt. Gene Koetje, Nashville police chief, told the council. While children have been the greatest offenders, some adults also are riding bicycles on sidewalks in the village. Koetje said that in enforcing the ordinance, ‘‘We will not bother to take the kids to juvenile court, but we will notifty the parents and take their bikes.” The danger of bike riding on sidewalks was brought up last month by Village Presi­ dent Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra, who said he had seen two young sidewalk bicyclists nearly strike two elderly women who had just exited a Main Street restaurant. The council agreed that it is nearly impossible for anyone exiting a building in the business district to see an on­ coming bicycle before open­ ing the door, leaving no time to take evasive action. Spoelstra said it is just a mat­ ter of time before someone is seriously hurt. The signs will be installed on Main Street as soon as the current road work is com­ pleted. Officials stressed that the ban on sidewalk bike riding will be strictly enforced., In another matter Thursday, the council reviewed and referred to the Planning Com­ mission a proposed change in the village zoning ordinance to take regulation of some special use permits out of the hands of the Zoning Board of Appeals and put it under con­ trol of the Village Council. The proposal was presented by the council’s Ordinance Committee, comprised of trustees Carol Jones Dwyer and Sue VanDerske. They had considered the Chicken supper Kalamo United Methodist Church September 20th ffcfr18”'. Hi”111 iebtaser dstafora# p ■pkl1 Adults ... ’5.50 Children... *2.50 It®®* jjriniiK® jsito*: Served from 5:00 to7:00 p.m. — Country Style — matter at the request last month of Village President Ray Hinckley, who reported that Hank Felder Jr., organizer of the recent Muzzleloader’s Rendezvous, had complained to him about the red tape involved in ob­ taining special use permits from the ZBA for the Rendez­ vous and Harvest Festival. Dwyer and VanDerkse recommended exception from ZBA approval of the follow­ ing special use activities: gatherings for outdoor events, roadside market stands, bazaars and festivals, etc., and Christmas tree sales. Dwyer, an attorney, pointed out that all of these activities are temporary in nature and would involve only those con­ ducted on village-owned pro­ perty or right-of-way. “The lengthy approval pro­ cess does not seem ap­ propriate or necessary for these temporary uses,” ex­ plained Dwyer. “We recom­ mend that a separate or­ dinance (not part of the zoning ordinance) be adopted to pro­ vide for temporary use permits.” Similar activities on private property would continue to be governed by the present zon­ ing ordinance, under authority of the ZBA. Under the plan proposed by Dwyer and VanDerske, the village clerk would be authorized to issue a tem­ porary use permit upon assurance that the applicant would adhere to rules prescribed by the Village Council. 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Cheryl Barth - 616/693-2271 1315 Sherman Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Both Day and Night Shifts Available e.o.e. t or 616/765-3742 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 10 Area farmers, Congressman Wolpe look at no-till farming on tour Area fanners, along with Congressman Howard Wolpe and staff, had an opportunity to look at area no-till on a tour Aug. 23. The tour was sponsored by the Thomapple-Grand Soil Conservation District, Michigan Energy Conserva­ tion Program, Soil Conserva­ tion Service and Cooperative Extension Service. Craig Binkowski, MECP Technician, began the tour at the Bill Crozier farm, which is operated by Ron Haun. Here the group looked at no-till soybeans in rows with dif­ ferent soil conditions and her­ bicide usage. It also gave the group a chance to see the deprivation of nitrogen when no innoculation is used at planting. Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, gave a presentation on white mold and its effect on soybean production. The next three stops were at the Alton Hodgeman farm, which is farmed by Denny Starr; the Charles Bugbee farm; and the David Roberts farm. At each stop the discussion focused on no-till com in varying conditions and spray programs. A good amount of discussion was held at each stop with many of the at­ tendees participating in the conversation. The last stop was at the Warren Cook Family Farm. Refreshments were served while the group looked over the no-till equipment available. Murray Stall talked to the group about the do’s Cooperative Extension plans twilight meeting The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice is sponsoring a dairy twilight meeting Saturday, Sept. 22. The meeting will feature a presentation by Michigan State University Professor Allen Tucker about the effects of bovine somatotropin (BST) on dairy cows. Other events that will take place include adult and youth dairy judging contests, a dairy quiz bowl demonstration, a body condition scoring presentation and a hay ride. The meeting will be held at the Jim Skittenhelm farm, 7737 Thuma Road, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass. Ice cream and milk will be provided by Independent Cooperative Milk Producers Association. “The dairy twilight meeting is designed to be a family event which includes educa­ tional opportunities and fun,’’ says Gwen Dado, Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Agricultural Associate. For more information refer to the September newsletter or contact Dado at the Extension office at 543-2310. and don’ts of no-till planting, and how to make it successful. In addition, Wolpe updated the group on the progress of the farm bill, the S and L crisis and other items of in­ terest to farmers. Alfalfa harvest tips offered Post-freeze harvesting of alfalfa provides an opportuni­ ty for additional production of high-quality forage. ■ This late fall forage tends to > be of high quality because it is generally less mature and con­ tains lower levels of lignin, which decreases disgestability of the plant. The question arises as to when to take this late fall cut­ ting. The recommendations to follow in Eaton County are to not take a cutting after Sept. 1, and then to wait for the final cutting after the first kill­ ing frost. By following these recommendations a producer allows 20 to 30 days between cutting and freezing for the plant to obtain adquatenutrient storage in the roots. After the killing frost one may proceed to harvest the forage. Economically speak­ ing, the alfalfa should be at least 12 inches tall in order for the producer to get his or her time and money out of the cut. So, when considering fall management of alfalfa, keep Sept. 1 and the date of the first killing frost in mind. And it is important to remember that the plant needs a period of time to store nutrients after cutting and before freezing. THOROUGHBRED WORKHORSE ■ 4755 with aftercooled 7.6 L engine ■ All-day comfort ■ John Deere reliability ■ Available now! Stop in Finance Waiver Until Spring 8.5% FINANCE RATE LEADERSHIP . Check it out Eaton County kids prep sheep for fair Eight-year-old Brant Wheaton of Charlotte aids his 11-year-old sister Megan with last minute preparations before entering their sheep in the Hampshire Yewlette Showmanship Contest at the 1990 Michigan State Fair Aug. 24 through Labor day. National Farm Safety Week observance set for Sept. 16-22 President George Bush has proclaimed the week of Sept. 16-22 as National Farm Safety week, the 47th annual observance. “Preventable accidents, fires and work-related il­ lnesses cost farm and ranch families dearly in both human suffering and dollar loss,’’ said T.C. Gilchrest, president of the Chicago-based National Safety Council. The council is a principal sponsor of Na­ tional Farm Safety Week. According to council preliminary estimates, agricultural work accidents resulted in 1,300 deaths and 120,000 disabling injuries in 1989. The accident death rate was 42 per 100,000 workers, among the highest compared with the composite rate for all industries of nine per 100,000. Thousands of farm and ranch residents suffered severe or fatal home, highway and recreation accidents last year, most of which were preventable. A leading cause of work-related illnesses suf­ fered by farm workers is ex­ cessive exposure to toxic gases, chemicals, dust, sun, noise and other farming hazards. “Farming also has the addi­ tional hazard of the combina­ tion of workplace and home. In most work situations, peo­ ple leave their homes and families to go to work... families are not exposed to workplace hazards,’’ says Jack Burke, agricultural safe­ ty specialist at the Council. “Farm families are exposed to workplace hazards around the clock and safety should be a part of every day life.” Another factor contributing to high risk in production agriculture is that a minimum or mandatory retirement age doesn’t exist. Ages of persons working on farms and ranches range from eight to 80, in­ stead of the usual 16 to 65 age A TOOLS 7IIW THORNAPPLE VALLEY Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets,, Power Tools, , Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets,, Drilll Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. C *W 90 South M-37 Hastings (616) 945-9526 TOOLSALEs Gt»[fill IKRtHlIOISt 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Mi • 616-527-2724 range in most occupations. Children often begin help­ ing with farm work at an early age, even operating machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, which are meant for adults. Likewise, many people continue to farm well past the standard retirement age of 65, which increases their chances of illness and injury. As a result, farm accidental death and injury rates rise at the upper and lower ends of the age spectrum. In order to combat this pro­ blem, Burke recommends that children be assigned jobs suited to their age and capability. Older farmers need to draw on their ex­ perience and recognize their limitations. Farmers need to realize that as people age, ACCIDENTS DOWN... FARM SAFETY PAYS! they are less likely to recover quickly or completely from severe trauma and a longer recovery period will result in lost time and money. “Some simple steps for reducing risk on a farm are for a farmer to take good care of his health, maintain his equip­ ment and read instruction manuals and product labels in order to use them safely and effectively,” Burke says. yy Calendar of Events J The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Sept. 19 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Sept. 20 - Barry County Fair Board, 7:30 p.m. Expo Center, Hastings. Sept. 24 - 4-H Rabbit Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Center Fairgrounds, Hastings. Oct. 1 - MAEH Council — Clarksville at noon. Oct. 3 - 4-H Livestock Development Committee, 8 p.m.. Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. Oct. 5-6 - 4-H Personal Appearance Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Oct. 6-7 - 4-H Fall Horse Galaxy Meeting, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Oct. 7-13 - National 4-H Week. Oct. 10 - 4-Horse Developmental Committee, 7 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — Liquid Nails 10.5 oz. Cartridge..................... $4 JL Cash and Carry • While Supplies Last Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 11 Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Bldg., 7:05 p.m., Sept. 10, 1990 Present: Wm. Flower, I. Baker, T. Spoelstra, H. Stewart, C. Viele, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. Absent: J. Krolik. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Flower and a roll call vote was taken for attendance which was listed above. All administrators were present. Due to the number in attendance the meeting was moved to the Jr.-Sr. High School Library. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to approve the minutes of the special meeting of August 23, 1990. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 3. Bills: After various questions were answered, a motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of $115,205.26. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 4. Payrolls: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Viele to approve the transfer of funds from general fund to the payroll account for the following payrolls: August 24, 1990.................................... $22,853.44 September 7, 1990.............................. $164,452.26 Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 5. Communications: Superintendent Wolff read a communication from Dansville Schools advising of their approval for a new league association for the 91 -92 school year. President Flower read the following communi­ cations: —Thank you card from the Midway Motor Lodge for using their facilities (superintendent search). —Letter from Secretary Brinda Hawkins requesting a leave of absence from August 24, 1990 through approximately September 12, 1990. —Letter from Jr.-Sr. High School Teacher Norma Acker requesting a medical leave of absence beginning August 27 through approximately October 15, 1990 (end of the first marking period). 6. Leave of Absence • N. Acker: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Baker to approve Teacher Norma Acker's request for a medical leave of absence extending through approximately October 15, 1990; she will not be using her accumulated sick leave days. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 7. Leave of Absence - B. Hawkins: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Tobias to approve Secretary Brinda Hawkins' request for a medi­ cal leave of absence extending through approximately September 12, 1990. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Fassett Body Shop MPLETEINURANEWRK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml § State Farm-Hastings $10,184.86 2,565.02 137.50 12,887.38 2,973.26 13.295.62 Total Ml Mfcf & ht Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” 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 13,034.01* With No Deduct. Comp. Total 13,442.25* Farm Bureau-Hastings $9,612.26 436.36 108.00 Basic Bid Comp. No Deduct. Limited Property Damage Liability 10.156.62 Total summer bus route. There was consensus of the board of review and respond within ten days. Grievance #035 Lary Matson — Concerning Suspension. A motion was made by Viele, supported by Stewart to approve the board committee's recommendation and deny the grievance. Ayes: Baker, Flower, Stewart, Tobias and Viele. Nays: Spoelstra. Absent: Krolik. Grievance #033 - Melaine Winegar — Concer­ ning summer bus driving school. No action was taken — the board will respond within ten days. Grievance #034 - Melanie Winegar — Concer­ ning full time bus route. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Spoelstra to approve MASB. Negotiator Harlow Claggett's recommendation and grant the grievance and offer Melanie Winegar the full time route with retro pay from May 15, 1990. Ayes: Spoelstra, Stewart, and Viele. Nays: Baker, Flower and Tobias. Tie vote — Motion did not pass. 15. Asst. Bookkeeper: L. Joppie: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Tobias to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and employ Lorraine Joppie as Assistant Book­ keeper in Central Office. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Base Bid Total with LTD P.D.* $50 Deduct. Comp. Garden Tractors School board minutes continued on page 12 LAKEVIEW LANES 1223 Lakeview Dr. • Lake Odessa • 374-4881 • MASB SET-SEG (School Insurance) Base Bid No Bid - Comp. No Deduct. No Bid - Limited Property Damage Liability. The bids were referred to Supervisor Aldrich for review. 13. Supt. Search: President Flower reported the first round of superintendent interviews were complete and three would be returning for a second interview; Paul Storms, Ozzie Parks and John Ryan. 14. Grievance Hearings: Uniserv Director Karen Sherwood conducted a hearing on the follo­ wing grievances: Grievance #031 Paulette Strong — Concerning $10,994.00 League Bowlers Still Needed WOMEN — Monday 9 p.m. Wednesday 11:30 a.m. MEN — Wednesday 9 p.m. Friday 6:45 p.m. MIXED • 3 MEMBER Friday 10:30 a.m. TEAMS OR INDIVIDUALS Still time to sign up Academic letters to be given Friday Fifteen of last year’s freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be awarded academic letters during a ceremony prior to the start of this Friday’s varsity football game against Bronson. Freshman students must maintain a 3.90 grade point average, sophomores a 3.80 G.P.A. and juniors a cumulative 3.65 G.P.A. in order to qualify. The following students, along with their parents, will be honored: Dan Finkler, Seth Kangas, Donna Green, Renee Dingman, Ryan Rosin, Tina Yost, Derek Brown, Andy Robotham, Deb Joostbems, Levi Schantz, Jennifer Swartz, Dawn Othmer, Jody DeGroot, Lisa Long and Emi­ ly Butler. Awards ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Adult Education begin Sept. 17 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • 8. Additional Communications: President Flower also read two letters of appeciation from superintendent candidates P. Storm and O. Park. 9. Supt. Report: Mr. Wolff read the superinten­ dent's report. 10. Contract - J. Bohms: A motion was made by Viele, supported by Tobias to approve Principal Potter's recommendation and extend a teach­ ing contract to Jennifer Bohms for the 90-91 school year; she will be teaching fourth grade at Fuller. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 11. Contract: W. Smock: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve Principal Lenz's recommendation to extend a teaching contract to Wesley Smock for the 90-91 school year; he will be teaching vocational agriculture at the Jr.-Sr. High School. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 12. Fleet Ins. Bids: Secretary Tobias opened the following fleet insurance bids: Maple Valley Adult Educa­ tion daytime classes are in full swing and evening classes began Monday, Sept. 17. There is still time to enroll in the classes. Classes re­ quired for a high school diploma are offered in the daytime and evening. Voca­ tional skills classes are also offered in the evening. There is room for more people in all of the classes. Those who want more in­ formation, or to enroll may call the Community Education office at 852-9275, or the Learning Center at 852-1630. Classes are free to adults without a high school diploma, or graduates under 20. Other adults may take the class for a small fee. IHOMSTOWN] H LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville (EE OK CREDIT • • • • • • • Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber Andersen Windows Paneling Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints • • • • • • • WB Si Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Tools Electrical Plumbing Hardware 852-0882 SEE US FOR — DELIVERY • PLANNING ESTIMATES • SAVINGS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 12 School Board minutes, continued from page 11 16. Class Size: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Tobias to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation that the Board of Education Maple Valley Schools certifies that it will comply with Section 21, State School Aid Act of 1990, of an average class size of not more than 25 pupils for K-3 grades taken collectively enabling the school district to receive an additional $14.00 supplement per student. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 17. Graduation Requirements: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Spoelstra to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation that the Board of Education Maple Valley Schools certifies it will comply with the graduation requirements in 1991-92 set forth in Section 21 of the State Aid Act enabling the school district to receive a $30.00 supplement per student. Ayes: All pre­ sent. Motion carried. 18. Quality Incentive: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation that the board of Education Maple Valley schools certifies that it will comply with the Quality Incentive Program set forth in Section 21 of the State Aid Act enabling the school district to receive a $25.00 supplement per student. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 19. Classrooms of Tomorrow: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Baker to approve Mr. Wolff's recommendation and approve the amended resolution regarding Classrooms of Tomorrow participation and purchase agree­ ment. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 20. Athletic Positions: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Stewart to approve Assistant Principal-Athletic Director Bill Rivest's recommendation for the following positions: Fall Supervisor Jacqueline Peek Winter Supervision Ward Rooks Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Wayne Kirwin, Jr. $425.00 $600.00 O.J. Wagner Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 21. Photography: Principal Lenz responded to comments made by Jim Hammond of "J Photographies" concerning school district ath­ letic photography. 22. Discipline Handbook: Concerned staff at Fuller and Kellogg Elementaries presented the board with a letter regarding immediate pilot implementation of the proposed Discipline Policy Handbook to be used at Fuller and Kellogg Elementaries. After discussion, a motion was made by Stewart, supported by Spoelstra to approve the Discipline Handbook as a pilot program for six months at Fuller and Kellogg Elementaries; a progress report will be presented to the Board at the end of the first semester. The handbook is within the guidelines of the master teaching contract agreement. Ayes: Baker, Flower, Spoelstra, Stewart and Viele. Nays: Tobias. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 23. Fleet Ins.: A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Viele to approve Supervisor Aldrich's recommendation and accept the low bid and remain with Farm Bureau for the school fleet insurance for the 90-91 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. (The meeting moved back to the Administra­ tion Building for policy review and adjourn­ ment.) Irma Gene Baker left the meeting at 10:23 p.m. 24. Board Policy Review: The boad reviewed Sections C, G and K of the proposed policy book which included minor changes. 25. Supt. Search: A special board meeting will be held September 12, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the administration building to establish questions for the second round of interviews for the superintendency. Second interviews will begin week of September 17, 1990. 26. Adjournment: A motion was made by Spoels­ tra, supported by Viele to adjourn the meeting. Time: 11:04 p.m. Ayes: Flower, Spoelstra, Stewart, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Absent: Baker and Krolik. Meeting adjourned. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING HELD 9/12/90. Maple Valley literacy classes to be available Anyone who knows an adult who would like to learn how to read, or would like to im­ prove reading, writing, or spelling skills, may call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. A class is offered in the evenings at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. There is also instruction available in the daytime at the Learning Center in Nashville. For people who do not read well and do not feel comfor­ table in a classroom situation, there are reading tutors available. It is estimated by Literacy Volunteers of America that adult student reading scores improve approximately one grade level with 35 to 45 hours of tutoring. Summary CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Board Meeting September 5, 1990 Castleton Twp. Bd. met 7:30-10:15 p.m. Sept. 5, 1990 at the Township Hall. All Bd. members present. Treasurers report showed Gen. Fund Bal. $36,379.12. Fire Vot. $25,793.72; Amb. Vot. $29,571.90; Twp. Imp. $71,210.76; Block Gr. $8544.43; Cem. Perp. Care #1, $340.76; #2, $81.28. Bills approved. Block Grant: Covenant Const $3648.00 Barry Co. Reg. Deeds .. 7.00 D & H Builders........... .3633.83 H.C. Bank 654.00 M.V. News 64.80 Ernest Yoder 9325 00 Cheryl Barth 1406.63 Don Langham 3637.02 GENERAL FUND: V. of Nash.......... Belva Barry........ Sharon Brumm Rose Heaton...... Sarah Stall Manulife F.II.& Lloyd Junta Jarvie........ William Wilson Con. Power........ M.S.U Donald Sopjes Sharon Bishop Virginia Delong Loretta Pixley Ada Yaudes .. $15.88 ... 54.63 66.13 ..... 7.13 52.25 500.00 1550.00 .484.12 90.00 ... 31.66 95.62 152.00 26.13 59.38 61.75 62.25 Nash. Lions Club Donna Garvey.. Loretta Pixley H.C. Bank Michigan Bell M. V. News J. Brewer D. Garvey P. Rizor J. Jarvie Pr. Systems J. Cooley........... N. Rasey R. Frohlich C.F.C 3.60 ....... 74.81 465.52 619.50 :...26.84 22.50 14.25 66.13 38.00 14.25 ... 60.14 .... 998.57 90.00 ...395.84 ..106.33. TWP. IMPROVEMENT: Reappraisal Soervices ’........... $2688.00 Motion passed to hold Truth in Taxation meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 3, 1990 prior to regular Bd. Meeting. Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 18 • Cross Country, Away, Pennfield, 5:00 • 7th Grade Girls Basketball, Home, Lake Odessa, 4:30 • 8th Grade Girls Basketball, Away, Lake Odessa, 4:30 SEPTEMBER 19 • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Away, Bronson, 5:30 SEPTEMBER 20 • J.V. Football, Away, Bronson, 7:00 • Golf, Away, Eaton Rapids, 4:00 • Cross Country, Away, Charlotte, 4:45 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Away, Hastings, 4:30 SEPTEMBER 21 • Var. Football, Home, Bronson, 7:30 SEPTEMBER 22 • Cross Country, Away, Olivet, 10:00 a.m. SEPTEMBER 24 • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Home, St. Philip, 5:30 4-H Dairy banquet set for Sept. 24 Pay no interest for two full years on most new Ford compact diesel tractors. Other low A.P.R.’s available for longer terms. But hurry! This offer ends November 30,1990. Available exclusively through Ford Credit for qualified buyers. *0% A.P.R. for 12 months on Models 2110 and 2120. "Try us ... you'll like us — we're the growing choice." Parts & Service Maple valley implement, inc. 735 E. Sherman St. Nashville 517-852-1910 The 4-H Dairy Project members will have a banquet Monday, Sept. 24, starting at 7:30 at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. This banquet is for dairy award donors and supporters, 4-H dairy members, leaders and families. A recognition program will follow the dinner. Call the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office, 543-2310, for details or banquet reservations. Gospel singers to apprear at local church Sept. 23 Ray and Millie Overholt, well-known Battle Creek gospel singers, will perform at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Assembly of God. The church is located at 803 Reed Street. The public is in­ vited to attend. Main St. repaving continues Nashville residents tolerated dust, din and disrup­ tion last week as work continued on the state project to repave Main Street from Church Street to Brumm Road. Here, the C. &. D. Hughes Co. of Holt removes old asphalt on the west side of the street to correct the crown of the new roadway. The $131,000 project will include concrete curb and gutters along with the sixtenths of a mile stretch of cold milling bituminous road surface. Work is expected to be completed by early October. �sis s MV 5: * SsS sXS, *1 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 13 Big night for Hoefler helps keeps Lions unbeaten, outlasts St. Philip 34-12 St. Philip players will pro­ bably be seeing Jason Hoefler in their nightmares all week. Hoefler threw two touchdown passes, ran for another and kicked four extra points to lead Maple Valley to an easy 34-12 win over St. Philip last Saturday night in Battle Creek. Hoefler, the Lions’ 6-1, 190-pound senior quarter­ back, was nearly unstoppable in leading the Lions to their third straight overall win and their first in the SMAA. Hoefler started the scoring with an 11-yard TD pass to Ron Merrill at the 6:56 mark of the first quarter. He added the extra point for a 7-0 lead. Hoefler’s second touchdown pass gave the Lions a commanding 20-0 lead. On a fourth-and-six at the St. Philip 14, Hoefler con­ nected up with Scott Casteele for a scoring strike. Hoefler’s final effort was a four-yard TD jaunt with 10:53 left in the fourth quarter. He kicked the extra point. “I thought we played well,” said Lion coach Guen­ ther Mittelstaedt. “I was pleased with our defense ex­ cept for one drive in the third quarter where they ran it down our throats.” The 65-yard drive with culminated in a touchdown which cut the lead to 27-12 — never have, never will. We like balance; our focus is on the team.” Travis Hokanson led the Lion defense with an intercep- Sports with 3:22 left in the third quarter was about all the of­ fense the Tigers could muster. Maple Valley limited them to 84 yards on the ground and only 8-of-19 passes for 78 yards. St. Philip, like Maple Valley, was guilty of four turnovers. Meanwhile the Lions finish­ ed with season highs in first downs (21), total yards (387) and rushing yards (354). Merrill led an extremely balanced rushing attack with 125 yards on 12 carries. He also had a 32-yard touchdown run. Dan Franks, who had a two-yard TD run, gained 102 yards on 16 carries while Jeremy Reynolds finished with 13 carries and 68 yards. Mittelstaedt said having four runners within four carries of one another is basically a fluke. “It’s not a plan,” he said. “We don’t rely on one back N Maple Valley JV gridders dump St. Philip 42-0 u *2 The Maple Valley football team rolled to their third straight win with a 42-0 thrashing of league foe Battle Creek St. Phil. The Lions rolled up 305 yards total offense with 203 on the ground and 102 through the air. Greg Gam hit 6 of 10 passes and Tom Snyder led the ground assault with 101 yards on 11 carries. Steve Hopkins was the leading receiver with four catches for 92 yards. Scoring touchdowns for the Lions golf team wins three ^*^3 3 The Maple Valley Varsity golf team had a very good week with wins over Portland St. Pats, Lakewood and Ionia. In League action the Lions placed second in the St. Phil Jamboree. Pennfield had 170 and Maple Valley had 172. Medalist for that match was Kyle Booher at 40. Ryan Rosin was next with 41. Kirk Warner and Jeff Knoll round­ ed out the scoring with 45 and 46. In the Portland match, Kirk Warner played his best golf of the year with a fine 40. Other scores used were Rosin 41, Booher 42 and Knoll 46. The team saved their best golf for two class ‘B’ teams, Ionia and Lakewood, with a team score of 167. Booher and Rosin set the pace with scores of 38 and 39. Jeff Knoll posted a 43 and Kirk Warner added 47. Other good scores for the week were from Brice Hasselback 47 and 49. Craig Hamilton added a 48 in the Portland J.V. contest. Chip Reese fired a pair 50’s but no hole in ones this time. The golf team goes on the road this week with trips to Springport Monday, Lakewood Wednesday and Eaton Rapids Thursday. M.V. 8th graders win 49-10 the Maple Valley 8th grade girls basketball team beat Lansing Christian 49-10 last Wednesday night. The Lions started out with a half court trap defense, jump­ ing to a 10-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The young Lions played a strong defen­ sive game taking a 26 to 2 lead into half. The girls continued playing good defense into the second half, stealing the ball 32 times throughout the game. Leading scorers were Holly Taylor and Sarah Leep with 8 each, Robin - Hale, Dana Hasselback, Tara Swanson added 6 each. Holly Taylor lead the Lions with most steals and most assists. The girls record is now 2 wins and 0 losses. 8th grade girls will travel to Lake Odessa on Tuesday, Sept. 18 and Hastings on Sept. 20. NOTICE The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held September 13,1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday._________________________ Lions were Nicki Grinage on a 7.1 yard kickoff return, Tom Snyder on a 9 yard run, Steve Hopkins on a 15 yard pass, Tom Snyder a 37 yard run, Kale Dipert a 1 yard run and Rich Furlong on a 3 yard run. Scoring extra points were Tony Hansen on a pass, Tom Snyder run, and Joel Butler Maple Valley’s varsity girls basketball team lost to Delton 64-56 and Charlotte 74-12 last week. The losses made the Lions record 2 wins and 3 losses. Against Delton, first quarter action ended tied at 13. Lisa Long of Maple Valley tossed in 5 points to lead her team’s efforts. Second quarter action five different Lions scored 12 points to enter the lockeroom trailing 26-25. Third quarter play senior Tammy Ashley added 5 points and junior Janet Boldrey scored 4 to keep the Lions within 5 points at 41-36. Fourth quarter action Jen­ nifer Phenix scored 6 points to pull the Lions within 5 points. A trio of double figure scor- Clean Courteous Dependable LANDFILL Shook carried over once from the 3. The defense started slow, allowing Nashville 2 T.D.s in the first quarter but shut them down the last 3. Leading tacklers were Woodworth with 7, Waara, Mason Trowbridge and Simpson with 5 each. All three Vermontville teams will host Nashville’s 3rd and 4th, Blue 5th and 6th and 7th and 8th next Saturday starting at 3 p.m. These games will be played on the High School field. --------- —W - WIN SATURDAY College Football Games 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. "Tailgater" Special 50 Sub Sandwich or Draft • plus snacks SUNDAY $200 Buffett 50* Draft - 12:00 to 6:00 P.M. - MONDAY NITE FOOTBALL 50 Dogs & Draft - 8;oo NFL to midnite Bring your Cheering Section and Reserve a Table for You and Your Friends! COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS - MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service Damon Patrick was Vermont­ ville’s other ball carrier. The defense played long and hard racking up a total of 79 tackles. Leading with 9 of those tackles was Luke Forquer. Other leading tacklers were Rich Waara, Carpenter and Priddy with 8 each. Next Saturday Vermontville plays Nashville under the lights at the Fuller Street field, following the 3rd and 4th and 5th and 6th grades games. Starting time for 3rd & 4th is 3 p.m., 5th and 6th, 5 p.m. and 7th & 8th, 7 p.m. Vermontville fifth and sixth graders gridders win 28-12 Vermontville improved its record to 2-0 when they defeated the Nashville White team 28 to 12 on Saturday. The offensive line of Stacey Van Tyle, Jon Bowers, Rich Krebs, Brady Simpson and Greg Shook, did a fantastic job allowing their teammates a ing by Janet Boldrcy 10, Jen­ total of 173 yards on the nifer Phenix 11, and Tammy ground. Leading rusher with Ashley’s 13 along with Lisa 69 yards was Josh Cook, Long’s 9 points game Maple followed by Ben Woodworth Valley a balanced offense with 36 and Nick Waara with 32. Waara also carried a punt attack. Jennifer Phenix led the re­ back 27 yards to score. David Cook scored twice bounders with 9 boards and from the one yard line and Janet Boldrey had 6. In their tough season­ opener, Vermontville’s third and fourth graders lost to Sun­ field 22-0. Vermontville continued to fight and by the fourth quarter managed to shut-out the Sun­ field offense. The offense just couldn’t put it together for a score but never gave up. Top carrier for the day was Troy Duffy with 11 yards in 5 carries. Kyle Kines had 3 yards in 6 carries. The defense was led by Kyle Kines, Joey Bowers and Troy Duffy, each with 4 tackles and K.J. Godwin with 3 tackles. • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • Open to Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 It was 8-8 at halftime but an injury riddled Vermontville team couldn’t come back strong enough against a big Belding team and were defeated 22 to 8 on Saturday. Scoring Vermontville’s on­ ly touchdown was Cliff Weller on a 43 yard run. Weller ended up leading the offense with 104 yards. Clint Babbitt scored the 2 point con­ version on a pass from quarterback Gabe Priddy. Priddy had 14 yards rushing and completed 3 passes for 54 yards. Keith Carpenter car­ ried 6 times for 27 yards. Vermontville third, fourth graders lose 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS Belding defeats Vermontville sevent and eighth graders Maple Valley gal eagers lose to Delton, Charlotte clings Sanitary Service, Serving Hastings & Barry County Communities Since 1950 and Brian Carpenter kicks. The defense was led by Tom Snyder, Bret Flower, Ben Ashley and Jack Cripe. Cripe had a pass interception fumble recovery, and 6 tackles. . ■ , . The next game fpr the Lions will be Sept. 2 at Bronson. Game time is 7 p.m. tion, a fumble recovery and five tackles. Casteele had 13 tackles and Willis Rugg nine. Maple Valley hosts Bronson this Friday. 90 Gallon Kart Service Available BILL’S SPORTS PUB Ph. 374-8113 (at Lakeview Lanes) - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 14 Larry Decker honored for retirement Nashville firemen enjoy annual family picnic J-Ad Graphics News Service An annual tradition former­ ly observed by the Nashville Fire Department was reinstated Sunday with the gathering of firemen and their families for a picnic gettogether. It was the first such event in several years. Local firefighters, their wives, children and some grandchildren met at Putnam Park’s Community Center at 1 p.m. More than 60 were pre­ sent for the potluck dinner. The main course of roast beef and pork with baked potatoes was prepared out of doors in an open cooker by several of the firemen. Among the desserts served at the event was a special cake honoring Larry Decker, who is retiring from the depart­ ment after 24 years of service. Suzy Corkwell baked the cake. In addition to the good food and camaraderie, the occasion (Obituaries Winnie Belle Benschoter Mildred M. Forshey PORTLAND - Winnie Belle Benschoter, 95 of Portland passed away Sunday, Septem­ ber 9, 1990 at Christian Adult Care Facility in Portland. Mrs. Benschoter was preceded in death by her husband, Don A. in 1980. Surviving are four children, Don (Doris) of Lansing, Robert Norton (Bea) of Dallas, Texas, Mary Lou (Jim) Duncan of St. Petersburg, Flor­ ida and James O. (Linda) of Sunfield; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 12 at the Rosier Funeral Home Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Burial was at the East Sebewa Cemetery. SUNFIELD - Mildred M. Forshey, 78 passed away September 4, 1990 at St. Lawrence Hospital. Mrs. Forshey was preceded in death by her husband, Maur­ ice W. in 1969 and a grandson, Gene Klotz. Surviving are three sons and one daughter, Gene (Joyce) Klotz of Lansing, Leota John­ son of Washington, Kenneth (Irene) Klotz of Grand Rapids Iva I. Hynes NASHVILLE Iva I. Hynes, 89 of 4192 South Clark Road, Nashville passed away Monday, September 10, 1990 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Hynes was bom on April 28, 1901 in Quimby, the daughter of William and Olive (Main) Hill. She was raised in Nashville and attended Nash­ ville High School. She was a life long resident of the area. She was mafried to Owen M. Hynes on June 10, 1917. The couple farmed their entire married life in the Nashville area. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church and the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Hynes is survived by one son, William Hynes of Woodland; one daughter, Marguerite Trimmer of Houghton Lake; five grand­ children; ten great grandchil­ dren; three great great grand­ children and one sister Beulah Fuller of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen M. Hynes on July 23, 1986; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 12 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nash­ ville. Burial was at the Wood­ land Memorial Park Cemetery. and KeithKlotz of Sunfield; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grand­ children; two - sisters, Hattie Bills of Lansing and Marie Terry of Northville; sister-in­ law, Ruth Forshey of Sunfield; brother-in-law, Bill Banning of Lansing. Funeral services were held Friday, September 7 at the Rosier Funeral Home MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. George Johnson Kellogg NASHVILLE George Johnson Kellogg, 68 of 724 North Main, Nashville, passed away Saturday, September 15, 1990 at Pennock Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Kellogg was bom in Nashville, the son of Frank J. and Gladys (Willoughby) Kellogg. He was a life long residence of Nashville, graduated from Nashville High School in 1941. After high school' he attended diesel school in California, he served in the United States Air Corps 339th Fighter Squad from European Theatre during World War n. He was married to Janet Mary Crawford in Jackson in 1947. Mr. Kellogg retired after 30 years of service at the Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek. He was a charter member and life member of the VFW Post 8260 in Nashville where he was the past commander three times. Also, served Nash- ville Fire Department, was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardner. Mr. Kellogg is survived by his wife, Janet; sons and daughter-in-law, Terry and Carol and David and Teresa all of Nashville; daughter, Shari Fletcher of Jackson; nine grandchildren, three great­ grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Charles and Gloria Crawford of Jackson; aunt, two nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eleanor and two nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 18 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, with Reverend Ronald K. Brooks officiating, also the Nashville VFW Post 8260 offi­ ciating. Full military graveside services at Lakeview Cemet­ ery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Library or the VFW Post. Dorothy Louise Reid____________________ LAKE ODESSA - Dorothy Louise Reid, 77 of Lakeview Drive,, Lake Odessa and formerly of Hastings passed away Sunday, September 9, 1990 at Blodgett Medical Center. Mrs. Reid was bom on May 22, 1913 in Sugarland, Texas, the daughter of Porter and Beulah (Davis) Flewellen. She moved to Sunfield in 1920 and attended school there. She was married to Ralph Cross in 1930. They had four NASHVILLE RESIDENTS I will be collecting 1990 Summer Taxes thru February 15, 1991. There will be a 1% per month penalty. Village Treasurer Lois Elliston gave the womenfolk an oppor­ tunity to visit and share news of their families. The day was rounded out with games for the enjoyment of the children. Business Services ATTENTION THORNAP­ PLE LAKE/NASHVILLE residents; winter storage for boats, cars, campers, household goods, available at Nashville Mini-Storage, M66. Phone 1-616-795-3713.___________ HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. Jobs Wanted BABYSITTING JOBS in my home. Nashville, Hastings area. References available. 852-1639. A special cake honored fireman Larry Decker, who is retiring after 24 years with the Nashville Fire Department. Behind him hangs a banner with the message, "We Love Our Firemen." FULL TIME OPENING in my licensed daycare. Mother of one toddler, Maple Valley school bus route, meals and snacks provided. Large play area. 13 yrs. experience. 852-9245. Thank You CARD OF THANKS W wish to thank our children, Don and Carol Ray, Beverly and Alex Villanueva and Rebecca Morelli and families, for our great 50th anniversary party. Also for their special gifts. Thanks to all who came to the party and gave us cards, money and gifts, also to those who sent cards. Special thanks to grandson Tim Ray for the video of the party. To grandson Andy Sutherland for researching and taping the cassette ofour favorite music for the perfect background music. To granddaughter Julie Jenson for baking and decorating the beautiful cake. Thanks again kids for a day we will treasure always. The ascension of the 50 gold ballons was a fantastic sight. __________Bob and Fran Ray CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all the people who supported us at the Nashvil­ le Harvest Festival. A special thanks to the wives and friends who worked. The Nashville Firemen. children. The marriage ended in divorce. She then married Lewis ews G.. Reid,. e,. September epem er 16,, 1939. He preceded her in death CARD OF THANKS January of 1970. She worked The family of Jill Lewis along side her husband Lewis would like to thank everyone for G. Reid buying, training, selltheir prayers, flowers, cards, ing horses and also farming for visits, phone calls, donations, many years in Barry County. food and comforting words She lived most of her life in the while we were in the hospital following Barry County area. following our our auto auto accidenL accidenL Mrs. Reid is survived by Also John and Leslie would like four children of the first to thank everyone for all the marriage, Robert (Bob) Cross cards, flowers, gifts, visits and your concern. of Jamestown, California, Thanks to Wren Funeral Duane A. Cross of Sunnyville, Home for all they did through California; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Jeneva) Strim- our difficult time and for the memorial service for our son back of Hisperia, California Daniel. Thanks to the Rev. and Mrs. Loreta M. Burt of Bernie Blair for all his comfort­ Anaheim, California; children ing words. of the second marriage, two Your thoughtfullness will daughters, Mrs. Rick (Eva) never be forgotten. Williams of Lake Odessa and Wesley and Jill Lewis Grace Reid of Hastings; 13 John M. Joseph Jr. grandchildren; 17 great grand­ Leslie A. Joseph children and two sisters. She was preceded in death For Sale by one brother, Billy Aldrich in 1987 and one grandosn, HUNTER: Compound bows by Proline & Darton. Used Kenneth Thomas in 1970. Funeral services were held compound bows. Many bow Wednesday, September 12 at hunting accessories. Guns-New the Gin-bach Funeral Home,, & Used. We buy, sell & trade. , We layaway hunting clothes.. Hastings. s ngs. Memorial contributions Large selection. Al & Pete’s may be made to the Michigan Sport Shop, 111S. Jefferson SL, Heart or American Diabetes. Hastings, MI. 49058. Assistant Chief Earl Wilson is seen tending the cooker where the main course for the Nashville firemen's picnic was prepared. The occasion was a time for good food and fellowship. KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Garage Sale BIG YARD SALE: 7382 Curtis Road, 1 ’A miles S. of M-79. Antiques, windows, doors, aluminum storm windows, garden tractor, motorcycles &, more. SepL 21, & 22, 9-?. SPECIAL SALE OF SWEA­ TERS, coats and other cold weather clothes, plus Army surplus pants and shirts. Usual Rummage items. Fri., Sat., Sept 21st-22nd. 9 to 6. Nashville United Methodist Church annex. 241 Washington. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Recreation STEEL BOAT LIFT for 16’-18* $500. 945-2387. Community Notices Ifyou can read this and know someone who can’t? Have them call Maple Valley Adult Education 852-9275. MAPLE GROVE BIRTHDAY CLUB. The Club win meet Tuesday, SepL, 18 at the home of Diane Williams, on Coats Grove Road. Pot luck dinner 12:30. Feme Hawblitz will bring the Birthday cake and door prize. (517) 726*0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 15 Nashville to crack down on sidewalk bikers t notified that the application had been received. If any member of the board objected to issuance of the permit, the matter would be placed on the agenda of the next council' meeting. Dwyer suggested a token fee of from $1 to $5 for is­ suance of a temporary special use permit. The first step will be for the proposed change to go to' the Planning Commission for consideration. Hinckley said that while the council will listen to that board’s recommendation they are not bound by it, and after conducting the required public hearing on the matter the counil can adopt the zoning law change if desired. Another matter referred to the Planning Commission Thursday was a request by Nashville Baptist Church for abandonment of an east-west alley running from Phillips Street to Cleveland Street just north of the church building. The church owns all adjoin­ ing properties except one, and according to church represen­ tative Forrest Gardner, who was present at the meeting, the other property owner has no objection to the plan. The Baptists propose to build a Fellowship Hall just north of the church. The new structure would span the west portion of the alley, and be at­ tached to the present sanctuary. After review by the Plann­ ing Commission the proposal must come back before the village council for action. In another matter, the coun­ cil ordered a winter supply of calcium chloride for village streets, sparking an ecological debate about dangers of salt as opposed to merits of a more costly treated sand used two years ago on slippery Nashville roadways. While it provides abrasion for traction, the sand mixture does not thaw ice as well as salt, explained Trustee For­ rest Burd. Spoelstra and Dwyer ob- Continued from page 9 jected to the salt. “I’d rather drive incredibly slow than to have all the grass dead on the side of roadway in the spring,” noted Dwyer, ad­ ding that she believes at least one of every five Nashville residents would feel the same. She said she was casting her “no” vote as their represen­ tative. Spoelstra also voted against the salt. Hinckley said the salt will be used sparingly, explaining that in a light snowstorm only the intersections are salted. In an ice storm the policy has been to do entire streets. He said he also was concerned about salt polluting the Thor­ napple River and damaging village trees. In other business, the council: — Received copies of the annual village audit report for review before a presentation by their auditor at their next meeting. — Decided to extended village water service to Kent Oil Company on M-66 at the south edge of Nashville. Kent requested the service, and by terms of Nashville’s agree­ ment with Farmers Home Ad­ ministration, which financed the new water system in the late 1970s, service lines must be extended on demand. Property owners are responsible for cost of lateral lines from street to structure. A fire hydrant will be installed at the south village limit at the same time. — Adopted a resolution commending organizers of the recent Harvest Festival, for a successful celebration and ex­ pressing particular pleasure in the spectacular fireworks show. — Approved the “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” campaign in Nashville and said organizers may tie ribbons on trees in village parks to show support of military personnel in the Middle East crisis zone. — Apointed Charles (“Chip”) Smith to fill the council seat recently vacated by David Toman. Smith was one of four applicants for the seat. He received five votes; Bonnie White received one. Other applicants were Ronald Ohler and Hank Felder Jr. Area youth place at 4-H state shooting meet Paintings given in memory of mother Irene (Wagner) Lawler, left, of Virginia, Minn., last week presented two local watercolor scenes to Putnam Public Library in memory of her mother, Margaret Wagner. Accepting the gift is Deidra Bryans, assistant libraran. Painted in the early 1960s by noted local artist Mary (Andrews) Holman, the scenes depict historic buildings on the northeast and the southwest corners of Nashville's Main and Sherman streets intersection. Oldtimers will recognize John Wheeler's meat market and harness shop in one and the "dug-out" (still standing) in the other. Mrs. Wagner purchased the pictures several years ago at a local Clothesline Art Show. Her daughter had them matted and framed for presentation. Women's Literacy Club plans meeting Sept. 20 The first fall meeting of the Nashville Woman’s Literacy Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Put­ nam Library.. Officers for the 1990-91 year are president, Marge Wolff; first vice president, Esther Long; second vice president, Wilma Bogart; treasurer, Lorna Wilson; recording secretary, Barbara Sandbrook; corresponding secretary, Betty Myers; and calling committee members Mary Bell and Loma Wilson. A special program, titled “The Detective Is a Woman,” will be given by Hastings librarian Barbara Schondelmayer. This evening will be guest night, and all members are en­ couraged to bring a guest. Also note the change from the club’s usual Wednesday date to Thursday this month. Nashville farm elected to American Angus Association Rockin N Farm of Nashville has been elected to Nashville Residents PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, October 11, 1990 at 7:0Q p.m. in the Nashville Coun­ cil Chambers. Purpose: To discuss proposed abandonment of the east half of the alley running east and west between Phillips Street, Wash­ ington Street, Cleveland Street and Gregg Street, Village of Nashville. Nashville Village Council membership in the American Angus Association, reports Dick Spader, executive vice president of the national organization, with head­ quarters in St. Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with more than 24,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef cattle registry association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed infor- mation on nearly 11 million registered Angus. The association records ancestral information and keeps records of production on individual animals for its members. These permanent records help members select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce high quality, efficient breeding cat­ tle, which are then recorded with the American Agnus Association. Most of these registered Angus are used by the U.S. farmers and ranchers who raise high quality beef for U.S. consumption. Several Eaton County 4-H members placed in the annual Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament Aug. 25 at the Capital Area Sportsmen’s League. Patrick Preisman of Vermontville took a second in the archery event and was a member of the third-place archery team. There were eight divisions in the archery event. Other members of the award winning skeet and ar­ chery teams include Daniel and David Lischkge of DeWitt on the skeet team and Jacob Williams of Vermont­ ville and Tom Pfiester of Bellevue on the archery team. Chad Tefft of Grand Ledge took a second in the trap event and was a member of the second-place skeet team. Paul Tefft of Grand Ledge took a first place in the skeet event and was a member of the second-place skeet team. Howard Troutner of Eaton Rapids placed first in muzzleloading and was a member of the third-place achery team. Courtney Pfiester of Bellevue took a second place in the archery event and Troutner took a third. “The tournament gavethe Junior Livestock banquet is Sept. 22 Buyers will be honored at the annual 4-H association banquet Saturday, Sept. 22 at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Social time is set for 7 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the program to follow. Reservations are required. Call the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service, 543-2310, for details. Vermontville Woodlawn cemetery lot notice NOTICE Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery lot owners it is leaf time again. Please remove all irartifical flowers, vases, pots or anything else that might get lost when we are blowing leaves. We can not be responsible after October 1, 1990. Large ums do not need to be moved they are okay as they sit Thank you for your help. By order of Cemetery Board CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic; Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and the Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. 4-H’ers an opportunity to test their shooting skills and demonstrate their ability to handle a firearm safely,” says Anne Pease, Eaton County program program assistant. assistant. “These youth also had the opportunity of meeting youth from other areas of the state, while having fun and learning more about shooting sports.” The tournament included BB gun, trapshooting, skeet, archery, muzzleloading, smallbore (.22 cal.) rifle, and air rifle divisions. This year nearly 300 4-H youths from throughout Michigan participated. To start or join a 4-H Shooting Sports program, contact the Eaton County Ex­ tension office, 543-2310 or 372-5594. applesauce, salad. Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 19 Tuesday, Sept. 25 Nacho chips, taco meat and cheese, green beans, bread and butter, peaches. Thursday, Sept. 20 Macaroni and cheese, com, tuna sandwich, cherry crisp. Friday, Sept. 21 Chicken Nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, trail mix. Monday, Sept. 24 Fiesta Stix, green beans and mushroom sauce, cherry but­ ter sandwich, pears. Tuesday, Sept. 25 Hot dogs, french fries, com, fruit. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 19 Goulash, com, peaches, peanut butter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost, choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 19 *Salad, *Chicken Patty/bun, *Tuna and Noodle casserole, mixed vegetables, peaches, bread and butter. Thursday, Sept. 20 *Salad, *Goulash, *Fishwich/bun, com, peanut butter sandwich, applesauce, salad bar. Friday, Sept. 21 *Salad, *Burritos, sauce/cheese, pears, fruit cocktail. Monday, Sept. 24 Spaghetti/cheese, mixed vegetables, pineapple, toasted bun, salad. *Salad, *Hot Dogs/bun, ♦Tuna Sandwich, french fries, peaches. Tuesday, Sept. 25 Thursday, Sept. 20 Feista Stix/cheese, peas, fruit mix, cookie, salad. Friday, Sept. 21 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, fruit jello, butter sandwich, salad. Monday, Sept. 24 Fishwich/bun, french fries, *Salad, *Ravioli, peas, ap­ plesauce, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Letterheads PRIN Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 Gro|>hfce or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 18, 1990 — Page 16 wit ft ACCEPTED 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 DOUBLE COUPONS CapistarAVnc. "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" Tuesday & Wednesday DOUBU MANUPACTUMBS- COUPONS OPEN Mon.-Fn. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 family — limit osh COUPON per itcm. Bring in Your Kids... 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Vol. 119 - No. 9 — Tuesday. September 25. 1990 Communication key to preventing substance abuse, says speaker by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The message was clear: “Adults, open up communication; kids, evaluate your friends.” This was the advice given to parents and students attending a program last week Tuesday at Maple Valley Jr.- Sr. High School. The speaker was Tom McKean, a former television talk show host and popular disc jockey who ended up in prison for selling drugs to sup­ port a $300-to-$400-a-day co­ caine habit. It was in prison that McKean began putting his life back together and began writing letters to young peo­ ple. When he was paroled in 1985 the judge said he believ­ ed McKean could atone for his crime by talking to students about the perils of drug abuse and ordered it as part of500 hours ofcommuni­ ty service. What started as a debt to society later became a calling. McKean founded a non-profit organization called “Open Your Eyes Inc.” and now speaks to school and parent groups across the country. He also has a nationally broadcast radio program called “Drugfree America.” “Whatever we put in our minds we become,” McKean told the Maple Valley audience. He urged less time in front of the television, and more time for communication between parents and children. “For one hour a week shut off the TV, for one hour a week turn offthe phone, hang a ‘Do not disturb’ sign on the door,” and listen to your kids, he told parents. See Preventing, page 2 Former Nashville Village official George Frith passes Friday J-Ad Graphics News Service Services were to be held, at 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Nashville United Methodist Church for former Village President George T. Frith. Frith, 57, died Friday at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He had been in ill health for several years. Frith had first served as a Nashville Village Trustee before he was elected in 1974 as village president, succeeding Bennie Kenyon in that post. Frith was re-elected to a second two-year term as president in 1976. He did not run for office in 1978, but remained away from village service only four years. In 1982 he was elected to a two-year term as village trustee and was re-elected to that seat again in 1984. Frith was keenly interested in the welfare of the village. “He always had the best in­ terest of Nashville at heart,” remembers cuurent Village President Ray Hinckley, who was first elected as a trustee the year that Frith became president. As recently as last spring, Frith spoke of a desire to serve again on the Village Council, said Hinckley. Nashville’s improved and extended water system was in­ stalled in 1974-75, during Frith’s tenure. He also pushed for an expanded village sewer system, but that proposal was narrowly defeated by voters in 1977. The new sewer system eventually was approved in late 1980 under the tenure of Frith’s successor, Harold Christiansen. Frith did not run for re-election as president in 1978. Failing health prompted Frith’s early retirement from his employment in 1980, and in recent years he and his wife, the former Phyllis Reed, have wintered in Florida. Frith was bom in Sunfield, He attended Vermontville Elementary School and was graduated in 1951 from Nashville High School. He at­ tended Michigan State University and served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Michigan State University Ex­ tension Service in the dairy department. Later he worked See Former, on page 11 Tom McKean, former TV talk show host and disc jockey, delivered a powerful message on substance abuse in two presentations at Maple Valley High School last week. Nashville Woman's Literary Club begins new season with meeting by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Putnam Public Library was the scene Thursday evening of the opening of the 1990-91 season for the Nashville Woman’s Literay Club. The new children’s room at the library made an ideal place for the meeting and several members and guests were pre­ sent for the occasion. After welcoming the guests, Marge Wolff, chairwoman of the event, introduced Barbara Schondelmayer, speaker for the evening. Schondelmayer, director of Hastings Public Library, presented a partial bibliography of books featur­ ing women detectives. To il­ lustrate her talk, she brought along books by a dozen popular authors of crime fic­ tion in which the main character is a private in­ vestigator who also happens to be a female. These characters, said Schondelmayer, are typically “strong, independent women” who may have romantic attachments, but who do not get very involved in the relationships because to do so might threathen their independence. “They usually have an adversary relationship with police,” noted the speaker. She described the typical fic­ tional female detective as a “very functional” person, one who lives in a modest apartment, has a wardrobe limited mostly to jeans and “sweats,” and who keeps herself in top physical condi­ tion. She generally carries a gun. Schondelmayer said that it is “a relatively new idea" for crime fiction writers to feature women detectives as their main characters. “There haven’t been too many women detectives in crime fiction,” she noted. Among the several writers Schondelmayer listed, she cited Sue Grafton, Sara Paret­ sky and Marcia Muller as her personal favorites. She said she had the pleasure of meeting Muller at a recent book show and took the op­ portunity to discuss several of See Women's, on page 2 Nashville United Way 1990 campaign gets underway Nashville United Way canvassers who met last Tuesday morning for the kickoff at the United Methodist Community House were presented packets by chairper­ son Illa Steward. They are (seated, from left) Gretchen Pixley, Evelyn Mason, Ann Taylor, Gertrude Montgomery, (standing, from left) Edgar Smith, Illa Steward, Catherine Hess, Edna Smith, Genevieve Hafner and the Rev. Ronald Brooks. J-Ad Graphics News Service Volunteers met Tuesday morning at the United Methodist Community House to launch Nashville’s 1990 United Way campaign. Chairwoman Illa Steward distributed materials to nine volunteers who were present. Steward announced names of canvassers and the districts they will cover: — Nelson Brumm, business district and North Main from Washington to Bridge, and Water Alley. — Gertrude Montgomery, Maple Valley Arms. — Gretchen Pixley, area east of Lentz except Maple Valley Arms. — Catherine Hess, Lentz, Maple, and Sherman from Main to Lentz. — Richard Genther, Washington fom Main to Lentz, and Queen from Washington to Railroad. — Sandy Schaub, Cleveland, and Reed from Main to Lentz. — Ann Taylor, Casgrove, South Main, and South State from Francis to Casgrove. — Edgar Smith, Middle. — Alan Metier, State. — The Rev. Ronald Brooks, Phillips. — Betty Pierce, Durkee to Bivens, Francis and Church. — Genevieve Hafner, Fuller from Main to Chapel Drive, and Fuller Heights. — Edna Smith, north ofthe Thomapple River. — Judy Laurie, Barryville area. — Evelyn Mason, the Mason district. A volunteer to be named later will cover North Queen from Washington to the river, and Gregg, from State to Lentz. “If we didn’t have workers we couldn’t do it,” said Steward, in expressing her ap­ preciation to the volunteers. She said because many local organizations and families benefit from the United Way, they hope generous contribu­ tions will be received locally, See United Way, page 2 In This Issue... • Nashville decked out in yellow ribbons • Adult ed evening classes underway • Nashville Lions install officers • Academic letters presented to 15 students r �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tue»day, September 25, 1990 — Poge 2 Women's Literary group meets, from front page the author’s works with her. Muller’s heroine is “Sharon McCone,” Graf­ ton's is "Kinsey Milhone" and Paretsky’s is “V. I. Warshawski." Schondeimayer read aloud to the Nashville women ex­ cerpts from several of the works of the authors, in­ cluding an entertaining section revealing the fictional per­ sonality of "V. I. Warshawski” in her role as a private investigator in Chicago. A sense of that city is evident in the Paretsky series, said Schondeimayer. The series by author Sue Grafton, featuring “Kinsey Milhone,” is comprised of books with catchy sequential alphabetical titles: “A is for Alibi,” “B is for Burglar,” “ C is for Corpse,” etc. Band concert held in Nashville Former local band director Charles Brill led a combined force of Maple Valley and Ionia community bands in a delightful Thursday evening concert in downtown Nashville. The event had been slated for Central Park, but construction work on M-66 prompted organizers to move the event to the paved parking lot across the street. Bleachers were set up there for the comfort of concert-goers. Brill, direc­ tor of Nashville High School band in the 1950s, later held the same post at Ionia schools. Grafton’s latest is “G is for Gumshoe, and Schondeimayer said she is anxiously awaiting the “H” book, and is speculating on what it might be. The speaker said that Graf­ ton and Paretsky recently ap­ peared on the “Today” show on NBC. She added that their books are now in such demand that it is difficult to keep them in stock. Schondelyamer has been director of Hastings Public Library for 5!4 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in English from Kalamazoo College and a master’s degree in library science, from University of Michigan. Besides many other affiliations, she is vice­ chairperson of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. After the presentation, the ladies enjoyed refreshments Preventing substance abuse, Barbara Schondeimayer, director of Hastings Public Library, was guest speaker at Thursday's meeting of the Nashville Woman's Literary Club. Her topic, "The P.l. Is A Woman," detailed female detectives who are heroines in popular works of crime fiction. served from a decorated table in Putnam’s reference room. The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club dates back to 1905, when it was formed as an off-shoot of the original Bay View Reading Club, which had included both men and women. The club has been active since that time. In 1923 the WLC was responsible for the work in­ volved in establising a library in the former Putnam home according to terms of the Put­ nam will. The ladies under­ took this task at the request of the Village Council. The club now meets mon­ thly and has a series of in­ teresting programs throughout the season. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of the Township of Castleton will hold a public hearing on a pro­ posed increase of .0909 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1990. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3,1990 at 7:00 o’clock in the p.m. at Twp. Hall, 98 S. Main, Nashville. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 4.8% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: Castleton Township 98 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-9479 McKean suggested that dur­ ing these sessions youngsters be allowed to share whatever is on their minds without fear of recrimination or punish­ ment by their parents. He stressed that this period of amnesty should be for a limited time, since children must eventually be held responsible for their actions. However, this plan will effec­ tively. open lines of communication. “Parents have a very good way oftalking and a very hard way of listening,” he said. “Tfie idea is for kids to start talking and for parents to start listening.” McKean warned the adults, “For the first three or four weeks you will be numb.” But he said parents must reassure the youngsters that they still love them, regardless. Parents should look at their children the way God looks at us, commented McKean “with love, no mat­ ter what.” After the amnesty period has opened up lines of communication, he urged parents to “talk to your kids about values.” The reason children use drugs, said McKean, is because they do not feel they are loved and do not love themselves. “We learn to love ourselves by making right choices,” he commented. He suggested that children evaluate their friends to avoid the peer pressure that often results in experimentation with drugs and alcohol. He encouraged the learning of United Way campaign from frontpage and that local residents who give to United Way through payroll deductions by out-of­ town employers will designate those donations be returned to Nashville. This would be a “big help,” said Steward. Among the groups benefitting locally are the Girl Scouts, Little League baseball and football, the Community Christmas basket project project, Commission on Aging Personal Care program, Hospice, Love Inc., Habitat for Humanity, Child Abuse, Health and Family Services. Canvassers have until Saturday, Sept. 29, to complete their collections. from front page new habits “You know where I learned new habits?” he asked. “In prison!” McKean said it was there that he reprogrammed his mind to make the best of every day. He drew up a list of resolutions that included the following promises to himself: “I am going to have a good day no matter what; I will give away a smile; and I will do something good for someone.” Citing the tragedy of his own life, he said, “We have to quit using excuses.” McKean added that he believes the breakdown in our society started “when we took prayer and (teaching of) values out of the schools. ” The speaker said statistics show that drug use by young people is declining, but alcohol abuse is on the rise; He attributes this change to effective anti-drug TV com­ mercials, such as the one that depicts a drug-user’s brain as a fried egg. He said kids perceive alcohol is not as deadly, and suggested one reason they may feel this way. “You’re never going to see anti-beer commercials on TV,” declared McKean, citing the power of the beer companies. He said that we see pickets here and there for various causes, and proposed “We ought to picket the li­ quor stores.” McKean pointed out that he does not believe a single beer or a glass of wine (for an adult) is wrong, however “any abuse is bad.” But for himself, a former alcoholic, he saidjust one beer would be deadly because it would open the door to a limitless craving. He said he hopes society eventually will become aware of the dangers of alcohol, just as we are now starting to see public awareness of the dangers of cigarettes, due to effective anti-smoking campaigns. Besides the evening presen­ tation, McKean also delivered his message to Maple Valley students in a morning pro­ gram at the high school. {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* ■ BINGO I I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ! ' 'THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.« (Door> Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 We’re making lots of plans for the future. And Trust 100 Funeral Prearrangement is one of those plans that makes a lot of sense. 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The first real frost was a forcibile reminder of this, though little if any damage was done in Nashville. The change in weather also brought about a concentration of club activities, as local organizations opened their new seasons with special meetings. The local Laurel Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star was host group for a gathering of the Barry County associa­ tion, entertaining more than 200 OES members at the an­ nual dinner and election of officers. Nashville’s Community Brotherhood had its fall pro­ gram set. The local Woman’s Literary Club sent its presi­ dent to a state W.L.C. con­ vention in Muskegon. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met local­ ly to talk about growing public sentiment in favor of prohibition. And the Nashville Chamber ofCommerce convened for its fall session after a two-month hiatus due to hot summer weather. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in the Nashville News of Oct. 1, ,1931. Community brotherhood in fall program The Community Brotherhood begins its fall program next Monday even­ ing, Oct. 5, at the Methodist Community House, with sup­ per at 6:30. It has been decided that the men will serve the meals this year, having been granted permission to use the equip­ ment of the churches. A sup­ per squad will be appointed for each month and it will be the responsibility ofthese men to prepare and serve the meals. This, no doubt, will be a novel experience for most of the men. Some time ago the Program Committee met and put plans in operation to secure some fine talent for this fall and winter. Thus far this commit­ tee is able to report that four numbers have been booked as follows: Oct. 5, which is the coming meeting, the Honorable John C. Ketcham will be the speaker; on Nov. 2, Mr. Paquin of the Conser­ vation Department will give an illustrated lecture on Isle Royale, with particular atten­ tion to hunting wild game; on Dec. 7, Mr. Clarence B. Holmes of the School of the Blind, Lansing, will give an address on “Man’s Value to Society.” The fourth man to come, although the exact date has not been set, is Judge C. B. Collingswood, who will stir our minds with his lecture on “The Cost of Crime.” Other men are on the list and will be or are being con­ ferred with by members ofthe committee. They are men of the ability and forcefulness of the speakers already engaged. We are sure that the pro­ grams this year will be worthy the attention of every man in the village and surrounding community. The price of a season’s ticket, for eight numbers, is $2. However, the committee is selling half-year tickets for $1. The price of single admis­ sion is 30 cents. This is the time when the manhood power of the com­ munity and surrounding ter­ ritory needs to assert itself in the interest of the welfare of our state and nation. O. E. S. is host to Barry County Association Nashville’s Masonic Tem­ ple was the scene of an impor­ tant fraternal event Thursday last, when Laurel Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, of Nashville, in the role of hostess, extended the heartiest of welcomes to the Barry County association for its an­ nual meeting, and to its Wor­ thy Grand Matron, Mary E. Covell ofWhitehall, and other dignitaries who honored the association with their presence. Other fraternal visitors from outside Barry’s borders, included visitors from Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Ionia County, from Dow in Allegan County, from Richland, Chelsea, Saugatuck and one visitor, R. P. Smith, was from Ritzville, Wash. The Barry County associa­ tion, in this annual gathering, brings into closer intimacy members of the order from the group’s five chapters in Nashville, Hastings, Mid- Vermontville Senior Citizen Night Tuesday, Nov. 9 • 7 p.m. at CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Free Meal Serving Swiss Steak — FREE ENTERTAINMENT — Come One! Come All! Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club Ph. 726*0670 for Reservations Growing public sentiment favoring prohibition was discussed by the Nashville chapter of the W.C.T.U. when they met in September 1931. This photo of the group was taken about five years later. The lady in front of all the others is Jennie Hill. Seated (from left) are Alice Pennock, unidentified, Emily Mix, uniden­ tified, Gertrude Lowell and Ella Taylor. Standing (from left) are two unidentified ladies, Hattie Weaver, Cora Parks, Elizabeth Gage, Nellie Brumm, two more unknown women, Theresa Douse, Virginia Higdon, Eliza Bell, unidentified, Mary Townsend, and unidentified. Len W. Feighner, longtime Nashville News publisher, was one of five Masons in the local com­ munity who were Shriners in October 1931. As such, he was chosen ambassador to welcome a delegation of 120 Shriners who came to Nashville from Grand Rapids on a two-day tour of this part of the state. The group was to arrive in special buses and stage a band concert, drill and other entertainment on Nashville's Main Street. The fun-making organization of the Masonic fraternity, the Shiners then owned and operated 16 hospitals for crippled children. dleville, Hickory Comers and Freeport, gives new impetus to the chapters through the in­ spiration and helpfulness gain­ ed from the visits ofthe grand officers. In this way they come in contact with more chapters than could otherwise be accomplished, creating greater uniformity in ritualistic work and more en­ thusiasm in the various chapters. It was an all-day meeting with the forenoon, given over to association business and program, with a mid-day feast for 200 or more, with more association business and a program in the afternoon. A memorial service and ex­ emplification of the ritualistic work by selected officers followed, with school of in­ struction by Mrs. Coville, the Worthy Grand Matron. (A detailed account of the day’s activities followed.) Installation of the new of­ ficers of the county associa­ tion was one of the closing events and was done in an im­ pressive manner. WCTU optimistic about dry movement’s future The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs. W. E. Hanes Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24. Piano numbers were given by Miss Elizabeth Gibson and Miss Arleta Swift, which add­ ed to the pleasure of the occa­ sion. Mrs. Lillian McLeod, county president, and Mrs. Elsie Moran, county evangelistic superintendent, gave inspiring talks along the line of Christian endeavor and working for the best results at­ tainable for the dry movement. Mrs. Olmstead read a splendid account of the work that is being accomplished by the dry forces, titled “The Dry Forces Go Into Campaign.” “The Tide Is Coming In,’’read by Mrs. Pennock, claimed that prohibition is stronger today in the support it is receiving from the people than at any other time since 1922. The past three months have seen a near revolution in public sentiment. There can be no doubt of the facts. From all parts of the coun­ try come reports of crowded prohibition mass meetings. Study clubs are being organiz­ ed in colleges and churches. The dull apathy of 1930 has been replaced by an alert in­ terest and a fighting en­ thusiasm, which will make prohibition effective by con­ stitutional means despite criminals, nullificationists and their unthinking allies. The next meeting will be heid Oct. 8 at the home of Mrs. Rilla Deller. Shrine Circus to be here Friday The 50-piece band, patrol, chanters, fun makers and of­ ficers of the Saladin Temple ofthe Mystic Shrine of Grand Rapids, 120 strong, are making their annual caravan and goodwill tour through the ter­ ritory southeast of Grand Rapids Oct. 9 and 10. They will arrive by special motor buses at Nashville at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and will be met by the local am­ bassador, Len W. Feighner, and fellow Shriners. A band concert and drill will be given and other entertainment pro­ vided during their stay. A request has been made of village authorities to have one block ofMain Street roped off in advance ofthe caravan’s ar­ rival in order to prevent automobiles from interfering with the activities. The Shrine is the fun­ making organization of the Masonic fraternity, but besides good fellowship, their program takes in a large welfare project. This organization owns and operates 16 hospitals in North America for the cure and rehabiliation of cripped children, and $1 */4 million is expended every year in this worthy project. (Note: In 1990 the Shriners operate 22 hospitals, three for bum victims.) These hospitals are not open to children whose parents can afford to pay for the service. In accepting children for treat­ ment, the Shriners make no discrimination as to religious belief, race or color, which makes this great humanitarian movement most broad in its scope. The visit of the Shriners to Nashville is part of a severalday tour of various com­ munities in this section of the state. From here the caravan will go to Bellevue, and on to Battle Creek for a parade and banquet in the evening at the Masonic temple. The Shrine meets only three times a year in Grand Rapids and the object of this pilgrimage is to bring the Shrine to the local resident members. In addition to Len W. Feighner, the Masons in this community who are Shriners are Miles F. Andrus, Clarence G. Bennett, Merle Scott and Edwin L. Kane. Literary Club president at­ tends federation. Mrs. Genevieve Maurer, president of the local Woman’s Literary Club, is in Muskegon this week attending the sessions of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, to which she is a delegate. The 37th annual convention opened its sessions at the First Congregation Church at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening. More than 200 visitors were expected. Mayor Bennett welcomed the delegation Tuesday night on behalf of the city and John C. Beukema, secretary­ manager, gave the welcome in behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. An address by Dr. Frederick B. Fisher on “Ghandi and Modem India” and a music recital were features of the opening ses­ sion, in addition to the ad­ dresses of welcome and greetings from state officers. The convention will con­ tinue through Friday, with sessions in the (Muskegon Women’s) clubhouse, First Congregational Church, Muskegon Country Club and other places. Chamber in initial meeting of season The Nashville Chamber of Commerce convened Monday evening at the I.O.O.F. Hall Continued on next page— Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville DRY DAMAGED HAIR Try Redken Cat Protein Conditioner Wed. Senior Citizen’s Day Children’s Hair Cuts Under $400 WALK-INS WELCOME Tues, thru Fri. 8:30-5:30 852-1757 SYLVIA HOEVE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990__Page 5 From preious page — for its first session for the coming year. Thirty-five members and their guests sat down to a fine dinner pepared by members of the Rebekah lodge. After dinner, the entertain­ ment committee took precedence over the usual business session and through its chairman, C. L. Glasgow, assisted by W. A. Vance, two speakers were introduced. The Rev. S. J. Francis was the first speaker, who held the attention of his audience for more than a half hour in a friendly talk on the limitations of the human animal in general, stressing the need for cooperation and business members had seemingly friendships as well as social. devoted very little thought to W. J. Purdue, a live-wire weighty matters during the speaker, was present and talk­ summer. It is understood that ed in the interests ofthe Salva­ many ideas and plans for our tion Army, in which he holds little city are in the making the title of ‘ ‘major. ’ ’ Mr. Pur- and will be taken up during due talked at some length, ex- the winter meetings. plaining fully the aims and purposes of this great body of Pandora notes men and women who have The Pandora Nutrition Club organized themselves in the will meet for its first lesson at Salvation Army. The talk was the home of Miss Hilda Lundinterspersed with lively anec- stnim, Thursday, Oct. 1. The dotes and near-personal quips subject of the lesson will be of a local nature. A plea for “Table Decoration and Set­ funds met with a ready ting-” A good attendance is response. desired. The business session was merely a matter of form. The D. S. Class entertained various committees and Mrs. Amelia Lentz enter- tained the D. S. Class of the M. E. Sunday School Friday afternoon at her pleasant home. It being a rainy day, not all were there. Those pre­ sent had a jolly time though, with a short program and refreshments, with which the shut-ins ofthe class were lov­ ingly remembered. Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/72&O319 Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our community and friends for the prayers, thoughts and cards during my injury. I am home now doing fine. A special thanks to the Nashville Ambulance Service for their work. Fred C. Spears, Jr. &family COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Mace Pharmacy I HOMETOWN] 219 N. Main Street NASHVILLE LUMBER YARD I Only one life — will soon be past 852-0845 Only what's done for Christ will last. Ti HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 219 S. 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Our House of Worship makes it clear: God shows His love in many ways, From indications that appear With autumn’s beauty all ablaze. — Gloria Nowak * ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass........... 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass........... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Morn. Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. > Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin .... 7 p.m. Church Service ...... 11 am. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 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 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 803 Reed St., Nashville REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER RES. 126 S. Main St. Nashville; Ml. 4907 (517) 726-0637 Office (517) 852-1501 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. Theyear was in Us yellowing time, and theface of nature a study tn oldgold. — Kenneth Grahame AA rea Church1 S O c1hedJ u1l es • REALTOR’ NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... .9:45 am. ... 11 a.m. .... 7 p.m. ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF ™e carene 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. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service .......... 11 am. P.M. Service ......... 6 p.m. m.PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 10 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 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 FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 — Page 6 Nashville decked out in 'yellow ribbons* for support of U.S. troops J-Ad Graphics News Service Children from Barry Coun­ ty Christian School arrived in Nashville Tuesday morning to help officially launch the “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” campaign. The youngsters were bused from their school midway bet­ ween Nashville and Hastings for the occasion. The ribbon campaign to show support of U. S. troops in the Persian Gulfwas kicked off in Nashville when the children tied yellow ribbons around the trees in two village parks, Putnam and Central. The campaign is the brain­ child of Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia of the Nashville Baptist Church, which is fur­ nishing the yellow streamers. The public is encouraged to participate. Ribbons may be obtained free of charge at the church, at Mace Pharmacy, and at Nashville Village Hall. In addition, Vessecchia has organized a prayer support and letter-writing campaign for the benefit of service peo­ ple. Those having loved ones serving in the Operation Desert Shield-Persian Gulf crisis area are urged to call Pat Cook at 852-9047 to register the name of that per­ son. A master list will be prepared and distributed to area churches that have agreed to remember these in­ dividuals in their prayers. Also, if desired, one may furnish the address of the in­ dividual so that he or she can receive correspondence to be written by students at Barry County Christian School and Fuller Elementary in Nashville. Vessecchia said she hopes the community as a whole will participate in this show of sup­ port for American armed forces in the Persian Gulf, and will deck trees, posts, poles, porch railings, almost everything with yellow streamers as a visible reminder of that support. Putnam Park was decked out in yellow ribbons in almost no time at all by Barry County Christian School students. Here (from left) Michelle Olmstead, Carrie Roush, Principal Ken Oosterhouse and Jennifer Swift work together to tie ribbons on this stately maple. Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — Diana Kuempel Maplewood School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 26 Taco’s, lettuce and cheese, peas, peanut butter sandwich, fruit jello. I Thursday, Sept. 27 Pizza, green beans, bread OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 8529481 (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNh STRCCT FH UemOHTMILLC. miCH!G4n 49096 hashwc (517)852-1717 ‘Nice 3 bedroom vacant home located on a huge lot ‘First floor laundry, large kitchen, dining ‘Price reduced to just $39,900 *3 bedroom home on approx. 8 acres room, living room *Bam/Garage ‘Priced at $31,900. of land (V-51) ‘Additional land available ‘Possible land contract terms! (CH-104) ‘Large ranch home with 3 bedrooms located on approx. 2.7 acres ‘ 1 'A baths ‘Attached garage and a pole barn ‘Main road location ‘Occupancy at closing (CH-105] ‘Large 4 bedroom home with 1 'A baths ‘Priced below $40,000 (N-75) ‘Excellent 1987 two bedroom, 2 bath mobile home located on approx. 2 acres. Trees and pond ‘Seller might help with financing ‘Thornapple Lake - mobile home located on the channel ‘Satellite Dish ‘Possible land contract terms (M-35) L-91. APPROX. 10 ACRES OF VACANT LAND (CH-103) ‘Business opportunity! ‘Small town restaurant with established clientele ‘Land contract terms ((M-32) Nice building site. Maple Valley schools. L-89. THREE BUILDING SITES with each being approx. 3 acres in size. Only $5,000 each with land contract terms. L-90. APPROX. 19 ACRES located within Nashville village limits. Previously hod a mobile home on property. >fa4rge *^t**;^52'0712 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle • 726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan - (Lansing) 323-9536 - De HnnisSbmith 885522-19612971 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! and butter sandwich, peaches. Friday, Sept. 28 Ham and cheese sandwich, potato chips, baked beans, mixed fruit. Monday, Oct. 1 Bar-B-Que Ribs, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and but­ ter, peaches. Tuesday, Oct. 2 Spaghetti, green beans, pears, rolls and butter. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 26 Taco’s/chips, lettuce/cheese, pears, peanut butter sandwich. Thursday, Sept. 21 Cheeseburger/bun, green beans, apple crisp, salad. Friday, Sept. 22 Pizza, peas, cherry sauce, salad. Monday, Oct. 1 Rib-E-Q/bun, dinosaur fries, peach. Tuesday, Oct. 2 Waffle/syrup, sausage links, applesauce, cherry surprise. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 26 *Salad, *Hamburger, Cheeseburger, french fries, fruit juice, cookie. Thursday, Sept. 27 *Salad, *Lasagna, green beans, pears, peanut butter sandwich, salad bar. Friday, Sept. 28 *Salad, *Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, fruit cocktail, bread and butter sandwich, cookie. Monday, Oct. 1 ♦Salad, *Fish/bun, ♦Escalloped potatoes/ham, peas, bread/butter, cherry crisp. Tuesday, Oct. 2 ♦Salad, *McRibs/bun, ♦Chop Suey, green beans, peaches, bread/butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. At Nashville's Central Park, (from left) little Bethany Boyce, Kayla Kelly, Sarah Meek and Almena Rabvers help Cathy Vessecchia, chairperson of the "Tie A Yellow Ribbon” campaign. The project is to show support of U.S. armed forces in the Persian Gulf. The youngsters also will write letters to local service men and women stationed there. Two Maple Valley seniors are commended students Principal Larr Lenz of Maple Valley High School has announced that Ryan Rosin and Jennifer Swartz have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholar­ ship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the pro­ gram, will be presented to the two seniors. About 35,000 Commended Students nationwide are being honored for their outstanding performance on the 1989 PSAT/NMSQT, which places them in the top 5 percent of more than one million students who earned the 1991 Merit Program by taking the qualifying test. Commended Students scored slightly below the level required to continue in the 1991 competition for Merit Scholarships, but they have shown exceptional academic promise. An official ofthe Merit Pro­ gram said, “Being named a Commended Student in this extremely competitive pro­ gram is a credit to these young people and their schools. Commended Students were offered an opportunity to be referred by the Merit Program to two colleges or universities of their choice. We hope the referral service and the recognition Commended Students have earned will enhance their higher educa­ tion opportunities and in­ crease their motivation to use their abilities to the fullest. These young men and women represent an important in­ tellectual resource which our nation needs.” Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 — Page 7 New edition of recycling brochure available A new edition of “Your Guide To Recycling In Eaton County” is hot off the presses. In order to stay up-todate, only a six-month supply of this popular brochure are printed at a time because new recycling centers keep open­ ing in Eaton County. Here are some highlights of new recycling opportunities available to Eaton County residents: The Charlotte Area Recycl- ing Effort runs a drop off recycling center at 201 Hall St. in Charlotte. The center is open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. They are currently accepting the following Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 26 Chicken _s_a_uc_e__’e __m_, _o_ri_e_n_ta_l veggies, beets, bread, oleo,' cake. Thursday, Sept. 27 Spanish rice, cauliflower, Italian style green beans, oleo, applesauce. Friday, Sept. 28 Pork and gravy, carrots, com, bread, oleo, citrus fruit. hl* 0ETES A Door for all Reasons ■tai li'te’ffi tai* &■**>• s® sffii anta*’ i® * ® ® yQf» [ata^? ra£ stall strvitt *■ pg tttopii'01 r # ta tai* 1” p ^*2J 0«rf w IP* , '4'b For all the reasons you want access to your basement — for more living space — for easier storage, for more convenience, for greater safety. 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Monday, Oct. 1 Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, chop spinach, rye bread, oleo, fresh fruit. Arthur and Anna (Alderink) Meyers of 12100 Darby Road, Clarksville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with relatives y and friends on Sunday, y, Sept. 30, with an open house given in their honor at the Clarksville Hall from 1 to 5 p.m. Art and Anna were married Sept. 28, 1940, at her parents' home near Alto. They farmed near Alto until 1957, moving to their parents' home, where they retired from dairy farming in 1977. They have one daughter and son-in-law, Myron and Carolyn Dooley of Clarksville, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to come and celebrate with them. No gifts, please. cards. Friday, Sept. 28 - Hastings, cards; Woodland, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn, recyclable materials: metals, paper, clear glass and polystyrene. Other items may be added in the future. Check in the “Guide to Recycling” for instructions on how to properly prepare materials. Kleen Rite is apparently of­ fering free curbside recycling for their customers in their service area, which includes some parts of Eaton County. For more information about this exciting new opportunity, you can call 372-3122 or 321-0135. HASTINGS • MIDDLEVILLE • BELLEVUE • NASHVILLE • CALEDONIA Member FDIC 22^ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 — Page 8 Daniels - Arnold exchange vows On July 21, 1990, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Kimberly Lynn Daniels and Jeffrey Whitemore Arnold were united in marriage by the Rev. The Ole Cookstove ed organ music and Molly Ar­ nold attended the guest book. Brenda Brenner was mistress of ceremonies and Diane Williams handled floral decorations. A buffet reception was held at the Hastings Country Club following the service. The couple spent their honeymoon in Hawaii and are now at home in Dexter, Mich. Kim is working for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn and Jeff is with Kellogg’s in Battle Creek. FAMILY RESTAURANT Prime Rib Potato, Super Salad, V getaHe, Bread Basket and: Dessert. C Kent Keller. Parents of the couple are Dale and Beverly Daniels of Battle Creek and David and Jane Arnold of Hastings. The bride wore a gown styl­ ed with a fitted bodice, which was accented with embroidery and trimmed with seed pearls and irridescent sequins. The full skirt was accented with lace and had a ruffled hemline, which flowed into a chapel-length train. Her mat­ ching headpiece was accented with silk flowers, pearls and sequins and was attached to a full English illusion veil. Kim was attended by Kim Inman as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kristen Ar­ nold, Terri Biggerstaff, Shelly Frantz and Laura Turner. They wore long, pink gowns with ruffled sweep trains. The groom chose Mark Bustance as best man. Groomsmen were Jeff Daniels, Mark Nichols, Charles Przekop and Jim Hayes. They wore grey tux­ edos and the groom wore a white tuxedo with tails. Patti LaJoye was the vocalist, Joann Cotant provid­ 1 /I Q FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS 5 to 8 P.M. Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 174 SOUTH MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 517-726-1144 Andler * Brumm Aspinall - Miller Phil and Judy Andler of Charlotte are pleased to an­ nounced the engagement of their daughter, Tammy I. Andler, to Adam J. Brumm of Nashville. The bride-to-be is a 1986 graduate of Charlotte High School and is employed by Flex-Fab in Hastings. The groom-to-be is the son ofJerry and Sharon Brumm of Nashville. Adam is aa 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School and works for Nashville Hardware. An Oc­ tober 6 wedding is planned. Maggie Aspinall is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Margo Sue, to Robert Lee Miller. Margo is also the daughter of the late Carl Aspinall. Robert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miller. Margo is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at Lescoa Inc. in Grand Rapids. Robert is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Miller Farm Repair in Hastings. An Oct. 13, 1990, wedding is being planned. Meade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meade of Hastings. Debbie is a graduate of Maple Valley schools and at­ tended Lansing Community College, where she received a certificate in dental assisting. She is currently working for L.T. McConnell, D.D.S. in Hastings. Wayne is a graduate of Hastings schools. He is cur­ rently working at Viatec in Hastings as a project manager. A February 16, 1991 wed­ ding is being planned. Peake - Eddy to wed Dec. 8 Jill Diann Peake, and David Vaugh Eddy have announced their engagement. Jill is the daughter of Ralph and Joy Peake of Nashville. She graduated in 1986 from Maple Valley High School and will be graduating from Olivet College in December with a degree in elementary education. David is the son of David and Sue Eddy of Delton and Jan Eddy of Fort Worth”, Texas. He is a 1985 graduate of Delton Kellogg. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force in Texas, attended Texas A & M. Police Academy and is currently employed by the Denton Police Department in Texas. A Dec. 8, 1990, wedding is being planned. MacDonald ■ Ranshaw Mrs. Frances MacDonald has announced the engage­ ment of her son, Scott, to Sue Ranshaw. A Dec. 31 wedding is being planned. N Bargain ofthe Week! TABLETS or CAPLETS 100’S ASEPTO 2.09 SUDAFED |fe Sudafed n. Hour TABLETS 24’S OR 12-HOUR CAPSULES 10’S PLUS TABLETS 24’S CHILDREN’S LIQUID 4-OZ 5.99 DIGITAL o Artioa 2.69 3.29 (A j 3'» CLAIROL CONDITION HAIRSPRAY 7-OZ. OR TYLENOL COLD TABLETS OR CAPLETS 24’S 3.99 SEA BREEZE TRACER II DIABETES CARE KIT SALE PRICE $75.00 LESS MFG. 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The officers are as follows: Master, Ann Schantz; Pomona, Virginia Burd; Ceres, Millie Javor; Flora, Doris Puffpaff; Secretary, Reva Schantz; Treasurer, Arden Burd; Lecturer, Diana Javor; Steward, Leah Phillips; Assistant Steward, Ernie Withey; Ladies Assistant Steward, Jean Withey; Overseer, Harold Chris­ tiansen; Gatekeeper, Rusty Morgan; Chaplain, Miriam Schantz, and Executive Com­ mittee Lyne Asletine, Homer Schantz and Carl Wolf. These officers will serve for one year. $QK00: dC bJ Call for Appointment Today • Tanning • Toning i TYLENOL GPU) » THERMOMETERS ADVIL Fall Special ; • Hair • Nails I Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville PHONE 726-0330 JUST IN! Fall and Winter SWEATERS for Ladies and Men Stop in and check out our Great Selection of Fall Merchandise for the entire family lometown Appare Your Family Clothing Stlornt Stlornt~ I • 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa 374-8730 HOURS: MF 9 to 5; Sat. 9 to 4 ? �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. September 25. 1990 — Page 9 Adult Education evening classes get underway at Maple Valley Bill Kipp, instructor of the adult education welding and machine shop class, had a rapt audience of students at their first meeting last Tuesday evening. Computer Science students in the Maple Valley Adult Education program spent their first session last Tuesday evening getting an overview of what they will learn in the class taught by Pauline Hunt. High school completion and vocational classes started last Monday evening at Maple Valley Jr.- Sr. High School. Kay Hartzler, community education director, said it still is not too late to sign up for the courses. Classes will held from 6 to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday for eight weeks. Courses are free to any adult without a high school diploma and to high school graduates who were under 20 years of age on Sept. 1. All other adults may take a class for $30. Monday’s slate offers two courses: social studies and of­ fice update. The latter in­ cludes training in basic office skills, electronic typerwriters, calculators, dictaphones, word processing, new office procedures and more. Science, basic math through algebra, welding and machine shop, and computer science are scheduled on Tuesday evenings. Students in the com­ puter class have a choice of introduction to computers, computer literacy. Ap­ pleworks or computerized record keeping. The combination of office update and computer science classes comprises “a really nice business block,” noted Hartzler. Wednesday night classes are GED preparation, writing workshop, English, reading, writing and spelling improvement. Students on Thursday nights have a choice ofU. S. history, accounting, typing (beginning or advanced), woodworking and furniture making and word processing (beginning or advanced). “We work to fit classes into the student’s schedule,” said Hartzler. “Many classes of­ fered allow students to work at their own pace." Some are working toward a high school diploma, while others take classes to brush up on a skill, noted Hartzler. She said occasionally some in­ dividuals have repeated favorite vocational courses from year to year, just for the experience. In addition to evening ses­ sions at the high school, daytime adult edcuation classes started Sept. 10 at the Maple Valley Adult Learning Center (Nashville Council Chamber), with Betty Heidt as instructor-supervisor. Also offered locally is a Lansing Community College course, WRI 121 Composi­ tion I, held from 6:10 to 10 p.m. each Monday evening at Maple Valley High School. For more details on adult education classes, contact Maple Valley Community Education, 852-9275. ACCEPTING BIDS On 1977 McCoy Ambulance. Dodge chassis with 440 engine. May be seen at Ambulance Service Sta­ tion, 324 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073. Bids ac­ cepted until 5:00 p.m. October 2,1990. We reserve right to accept any or all bids. Castleton - Maple Grove - Nashville Ambulance Board U 8 W':‘ 1 $2 HOURS: (From Our Readers] a yi®? Closed Mon.; Tues.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. FAMILY RESTAURANT Jordan Lake St. Lake Odessa 3$. OUBIMTINGOUR Special things happening at Fuller St. School Dear editor: We just wanted people to know all the special things happening at Fuller Street Elementary School. First, we have two new teachers. One is Mrs. Bohns, a fourth grade teacher in the newly added portable classroom. Our other new teacher is Mrs. Gray, who teaches special education. Lots of other good teachers have taught here before. We also have newly painted walls that look wonderful. We’re sure that it took a lot of hard work and time. The first and second graders have new shelves above their coat racks too! And we’re all excited about starting Mrs. Potter’s “Perfect Papers” again. Thank you, Mrs. Wilde's Third Grade Class Mrs. Wilde, Brad Rapson, Chris Lentz, Braden Scott, Tanya Powers, Chad VanEngen, Rachelle Gerred, Brett Lancaster, Ryan Emerick, Mandy Way, Robin, Samantha Rice, Nathan Swift, Jacinda Elliston, Heather Brisco, Tif­ fany Sparks, and Ken. <8/ We wouiJ like to Welcome # Millie Gould ® 4? Jige wiuoua iiuaae, H a ir M e n w o m e n a.* c hild HHaairirS sttvytlli.st tfaforrM Maaennn,w w wooommmaanenn a.* e e McMhildren H a ir S sttvytlli.st tfafor rM 111 N. Mein, Nashville 852-9192 Friday & Saturday, September 28 & 29 Bob Edwards invites you to celebrate his 1st Anniversary in Lake Odessa. FRI. and SAT. HAMBURGER, FRENCH FRIES and DRINK Only... Darlene and Belinda are also w here for all your hair care needs. S M irrors Image — The Mirrors •Aj* MMyttswr $229 COFFEE ...with your dinner from the menu. DRAWING Each Day for Prizes & a Family Sized ... HAM Home Style Cooking — Try Our Take Out Service ... Ph. 374-7600 DAILY SPECIALS ALWAYS GOOD FOOD SUCKER ...for the Kids! HOMEMADE... Bread • Pies • Cinnamon Rolls and • Donuts �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 — Page 10 Nashville Lions Club installs new officers, District Governor speaks spoke to the local group about by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter the long list of beneficial pro­ Officers for the new year jects sponsored by Lions Inwere installed last week at a ternational. One of those he dinner meeting of the touched on was the “Sight First” project for which the Nashville Lions Club. The Monday evening organization hopes to raise Ladies Night event at the $102 million over the next six United Methodist Community years to help eliminate House was highlighted by the preventable blindness. Hoffman explained that appearance of District GoverThomas Hoffman of figuring the total membership Allegan and his wife, Shirley, of Lions International, that who is president of the goal would amount to only $3 annually per Lion, over and Lioness Club in that city. The meal was prepared and above present contributions. served by the ladies of the The Lions sight projects pay church, who received a round for eye exams, provide eyeglasses, etc. of applause in appreciation The District Governor also After dinner, Hoffman Nashville Residents PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, October 11, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nashville Coun­ cil Chambers. Purpose: To discuss proposed abandonment of the east half of the alley running east and west between Phillips Street, Wash­ ington Street, Cleveland Street and Gregg Street, Village of Nashville. Nashville Village Council MAPLEVALLEY Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,5000 NASHVILLE Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & cur­ rently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. included. Call Sandy. (N-306) “COUNTRY” LISTING ON 2.3 ACRES - 6 room, 2 story, 3 bedroom home "in the coun­ try", sets high, with mature trees. Near Maple Valley High School. Call for an appoint­ ment to see!! (CH-358) PRICE REDUCED! THORNAPPLEl LAKE POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS • 70 ft. lake frontage, wotch the sunsets from this beautiful setting! Cottage has bedroom, kitchen and dining "combo" combo" and glassed sun porch on lake side. Mature shade trees. Dock, stove, refrigerator and shed included. (CH-346) & new bam. 20 ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS - Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) 1.5 ACRE BUILDING lots at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS - blacktop road near town. Land 24 ACRES month, and three have already been signed. “I am challenging each one of you Lions to ask at least one person you know to become a Lion,” said Furlong. He said there are many in the community who would join if invited. The local club has a present membership of 38. (VL-359) IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) District Governor, Tom Hoffman (right) installed Russ Furlong as president of the Nashville Lions Club, and had some good-natured fun with him about a misplaced gavel last week during the annual installation of officers di dinner. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT General labor. Needed now to the end of September, 1990. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. VACANT LAND contract terms. wagon at the 1990 Harvest Festival, gave an update on the completed Lions Club calendar project, and passed out committee assignments for the new club year. Furlong said the the Lions District goal is for a 2 percent increase in membership over the next two years. He said he has set a goal for the local club of five new members this JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...Ev<». 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT. .............. 852-1740 DON STEINBRECHER .............. 852-1784 SANDY LUNDQUIST... .............. 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS......... .............. 726-0122 .............. 852-0786 GARRY KNOLL.............. “TATE” MIX................... .(616) 367-4092 NASHVILLE- ^onewWKhen 3 bedroom home. ^.363) cabinets and oak trim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 pole barn and satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools. NE of Vermontville. Priced at $49,000. (CH-343) not present for the installation. Furlong extended apprecia­ tion to outgoing officers for the “good meetings and good meals” the club has enjoyed the past year. In other business he reported on a recent Lions zone meeting he attended, talked of the success of the Nashville Lions’ Snow Cone REALTOR* •ft ft' NORTHEAST OF VERMONTVILLE ON 13 ACRES - 6 room, 2 bedrooms, new bathroom, oil recently remodeled. Oak New officers installed at last week's Nashville Lions Club meeting were (seated, from left) Kenneth Hawblitz, first vice president; Russell Furlong, president; and Richard Genther, secretary, who as past president presents the gavel to Furlong; (standing, from left) Harold Christiansen, Lion Tamer; Orvin Moore, Tail Twister; Dr. John Hildebrandt, director; Willard Myers, third vice president; and Roger Green, second vice president. Missing m photo is John Moore, treasurer. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker told of the Lions Leader Dog for the Blind program; the eye bank cornea transplant pro­ gram and others. Referring to the latter, Hof­ fman said, “There are 300 people from this district who can now see because of Lionism.” He also spoke of the Lions program that helps pay for ex­ aminations and hearing aids for the hearing-impaired. This was Hofftnan;s sixth visit to the Nashville Lions, the largest club in Region Four. He said the local group already participates in all the various Lions projects. “When it comes to a pep talk, this chib does not need it,” he added. Hoffman said that he was sorry that Lion Nelson Brumm had to be absent from the meeting because ofillness. It was the first meeting Brumm has missed in 46 years as a Nashville Lion. The local club was founded in 1942. As part of Monday’s event, Hoffman presented 20-year chevrons to Lions Justin Cooley, Harold Christiansen and Karl Pufpaff, and 10-year chevrons to James Carl and Max Kelley. Later, he installed the new officers Russell Furlong, president; Richard Genther, secretary; Kenneth Hawblitz, first vice president; Roger Green, second vice president; Willard Myers, third vice president; Harold Chris­ tiansen, Lion Tamer; Orvin Moore, Tail Twister; and Dr. John Hildebrandt, two-year term on the board ofdirectors. John Moore, treasurer, was 40 ACRE FARM IDEAL FOR HORSES - Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Listed at $74,900! Call Don. (F-319) Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOOD, INC. 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Michigan Both Day and Night Shifts Available e.o.e. q �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 — Page 11 Academic letters presented to fifteen Maple Valley students HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and Fifteen Maple Valley high school students earned academic letters last week in a program that honors scholastic achievement. They were (back row from left) Deb Joostberns, Lisa Long, Randy Robotham, Ryan Rosin, Levi Schantz, Derek Brown, and Judy DeGroot, (middle row) Jennifer Swartz, Emily Butler, Dawn Othmer, Renee Dingman, Donna Green Tina Yost, (front row) Dan Finkler (left) and Seth Kangas. The awards are based on students' grade point averages in the past school year. Oustanding scholastic achievement in the 1989-90 school year was recognized last week in presentation of academic letters to 15 Maple Valley High School students. The letters are similar to those presented annually to Maple Valley athletes, but the academic letters carry an emblem of the Lamp of Learning. To qualify for an academic letter, freshmen must main­ tain a 3.90 grade point average, sophomores a 3.80 Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 25 • Golf, Pennfield Jamboree, Away, 4:00 Freshman Girls Basketball, Byron Center, Home, 4:30 SEPTEMBER 26 • Sport Pictures 3:10 in Gym SEPTEMBER 27 • J.V. & Varsity Girls Basketball, Away, Pewamo-Westphalia, 6:00 • J.V. Football, Home, Pennfield, 7:00 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Away, Olivet, 4:30 SEPTEMBER 28 • Varsity Football, Away, Pennfield, 7:30 SEPTEMBER 29 • Cross Country, Away, Carson City, 9:00 a.m. OCTOBER 1 • Golf, St. Philip Jamboree (J.V.), Away, 4:00 • 7th Grade Girls Basketball, Away, Woodland 4:30 p.m. • 8th Grade Girls Basketball, Home, Woodland 4:30 p.m. GPA, and juniors a cumulative 3.65 GPA. The students who earned the awards, based on last year’s scholastic performance were Dan Finkler, Seth Kangas, Donna Green, Renee Dingman, Ryan Rosin, Tina Yost, Derek Brown, Andy Robotham, Deb Joostberns, Levi Schantz, Jennifer Swartz, Dawn Othmer, Jody DeGroot, Lisa Long and Emi­ ly Butler. The students and their parents were honored at an awards ceremony Friday evening preceding the Lions’ varsity football game with Bronson at Fuller Street field. Former Nashville official George Frith dies from frontpage for Sears in Battle Creek, retiring about 10 years ago. He was a member of Nashville Lodge 255 F.& A.M., Thornapple Valley VFW Post 8260, and Nashville United Methodist Church. Immediate survivors besides his wife include a son, Thomas Frith of Nashville, and a daughter, Roxanne Frith of Ann Arbor. (See obituary elsewhere in this issue.) Maple Valley Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES TIME CLASS MONDAY Office Update* Introduction to the IBM/PC Computer Class for Kids 3-8 Grade Basic Photography Nature Photo. Accounting* Typing TUESDAY Exercise 8:00-9:00 FEE 6:00-10:00$30.00 8MVHS Wolff $18.00 10/15/90 6MVHS Steinbrecher 3:00-4:30 $13.50 6:30-9:30 $4.50 $4.50 6:30-9:30 6:00-10:00$30.00 6:00-10:00$30.00 10/8/90 10/15/90 10/22/90 9/24/90 9/24/90 6MVHS 1MVHS 1MVHS 8MVHS 8MVHS Hunt Hammond Hammond Wolff Wolff 7:00-9:00 $2.00 per session $12.00 $20.00 7:00-8:00 $2.00 SESSION 6:00-10:00$30.00 6:00-10:00$30.00 no charge 6:30-8:30 9/25/90 Maplewood Gurd 9/18/90 9/18/90 10Maplewood OSKA 10Maplewood OSKA 9/18/90 9/18/90 8MVHS 8MVHS Kipp Hunt 10/9/90 8MVHS Wolff 9/20/90 9/20/90 Maplewood Gurd 8MVHS Kipp 9/20/90 10/11/90 ' 8MVHS 6MVHS Christie Peabody ■ 'Indicates there will be an extra charge lor materials. For Further Information or to Enroll, Call 852-9275 CASTLETON MAPLE GROVE and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP »s I Low interest Home lmprove.menp| loans are available from Michigan State Housing Development Auth­ ority to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improve­ ments cost may be in grant form (principal reduction) - THIS IS INST. 9/17/90 6:00-7:00 Jr. Karate 6:00-8:00 Open Karate Welding & Machine 6:00-10:00$30.00 Shop Computer Science* 6:00-10:00 $30.00 Beginning Keyboarding for Children 3-8 grade 3:00-4:30 $15.00 THURSDAY Exercise Woodworking* Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Parenting DATEWKSPLACE GRANTS fo MONEY THE HOMEMAKER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant. NEW HIGHER INCOME LIMITS For additional information contact: heryl Barth — 616/693-2271 t or 616/765-3742 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 — Page 12 George T. Frith _____ (Obituaries NASHVILLE - George T. Frith, 57 of 210 North Queen Street, Nashville passed away Friday, September 21, 1990 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. Mr. Frith was bom July 2, 1933 in Sunfield, the son of Dean and Laura (Potter) Frith. Craig B. Sheffield____ Edna E. Aumick NASHVILLE Edna E. Aumick, 72 of 832 Sherman Street, Nashville passed away Friday, September 21,1990 at St Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Aumick was bom on December 19,1917 in Charlot­ te, the daughter of Arthur and Zola (Shumaker) Hine. She was a life long area resident. She attended the Charlotte Schools. She was married to Corne­ lius B. Aumick on April 21, 1935 in Charlotte. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1989. The couple farmed in various areas until moving to Charlotte in 1948. They lived there 13 years until moving to the Nash­ ville address. She enjoyed writing poems and singing them. Mrs. Aumick is survived by two sons, Richard Aumick of Flat Rock and Wayne Aumick of Nashville; two daughters, Jeanette Warner of Hastings and Karen Yarger ofNashvil­ le; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; 18 step great grandchildren; one sister, Gloria Haywood ofMiddleville; two brothers, Charles Matthews of Hastings and James Matthews of Charlotte. She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, David and great grandson, Derek Warner. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Septem­ ber 25 at the Lakeview Cemet­ ery, Nashville with Reverend Ronald Brooks officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. Association. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral' Home, Nashville. Twelfth Michigan Antiquarian Book and Paper Show 10:00 to 500 Sunday, Sept 30 Lansing Civic Center, 505 W. Allegan, Lansing Admission - $2.00 — 95 Exhibitors Info: Curious Bookshop (517)332-0112 HASTINGS - Craig B. Sheffield, 84 ofC-53 Sundago Park, Hastings passed away Saturday, September 22, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Sheffield was bom August 18,, 1906 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the son ofWiU and Almira (Craig) Sheffield. He was raised in Rutland Township and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1925 from Hast-ings High School. He has resided most ofhis life in Barry County and at his present address since 1975. He was married to Laurain I. Blanchard September 19, 1929. His employment included: Milk Hauler for Pet Milk Company for over 20 years, E.W. Bliss for about 20 years, E.W. Bliss for about 20 years, a partner in a sanitary service in Traverse City for four years and was also engaged in farming. Mr. Sheffield is survived by his wife, Laurain; four daught­ ers, Phyllis Usbome of Hast­ ings, Anne Neeb of Lake Odessa, Virginia Henion of Hastings, Vivian Sheffield of Lansing; one son, Gordon Sheffield ofDelton; ten grand­ children; eight great grandchil­ dren and one brother, Carl GET IN ON THE CERTAINTEED INSULATION. “BEAT YOUR HEATING BILLS” REBATE and SWEEPSTAKES Sheffield of Marshall. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilson and Glenn Sheffield and one sister, Grace Sheffield. Funeral services will be held 1:00 : p.m. Wednesday, enesay, September 26 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Organ Fund or charity of one’s choice. He attended the Vermontville Elementary Schools, graduat­ ing from Nashville High School in 1951 and went on to attend Michigan State Univer­ sity. He was a life long area resident He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict He was married to Phyllis J. Reed on November 6, 1954. He was employed at Michigan State University Extension in the Dairy Department before working at Scars in Battle Creek, retiring in 1980. He was a former Nashville Mayor for six years, served several terms as trustee for the Village of Nashville. He was a member of the Nashville Lodge 255 F. & A.M., Nashville VFW Post 8260 and Nashville United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Phyllis spent winters in Bushnell, Florida. Mr. Frith is survived by his wife, Phyllis; one son, Thomas Frith ofNashville; one daught- er, Roxanne Frith of Ann Arbor, six brofliers, John of Detroit, Joe ofCharlotte, Char­ les of Memphis, Tennessee, Leon and Herb of Nashville and Ken of Vermontville; two sisters, Caroline Berry of Charlotte and Naomi Frith of Milan; two step grandchildren, Jeff and Scott Tobias. He was preceded in death by one broflier and two sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 25 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Ronald Brooks offi­ ciating. Military graveside services will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. worked for Consumers Power Company and was a qualified electrician. He was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church, U.A.W. #414, E.W. Bliss retirees. Mr. Todd is survived by his wife, Lois; daughter, Louise Gross of Lansing; step-sons, Roy Hall ofHastings and Gene Hall of Grandville; 11 grand­ children, nine greatgrandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife the former Mildred Hawkins in 1963; son, Nelson Todd in 1980; grand- daughter, Karleen Todd; brothers, Lester Todd and Arley Todd, Sr. Funeral services were held Monday, September 24, 1990 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Reverend Kenneth W. Garner and Reverend James Barrett officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. his father, Joseph and wife, Audrey Marcum ofNashville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Chapman of Maple Rapids; five aunts, Arma Lou Hansbarger of Edwards, Colorado, Laqueita Valdick of Agusta, Georgia, Judy Gardner of Vermontville, Rosalie Rademacher and Sandra Williams, both of Maple Rapids; uncle, James Marcum of Vermontville; two step brothers, Daniel Rose of Studio City, California and Thomas Rose of DeLand, Flor­ ida; five step sisters, Vickie and Debra Rose of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Karen (James) Sutherland of Opala­ kee, Alabama, Kathy Jo (Donald) Hess of Pheonix, .Arizona, Tammy (Jeff) Austin of Los Angeles, California. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 20 at the Vermontville Bible Church. Burial was at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Floyd B. Todd_______ HASTINGS - Floyd B. Todd 73 of 230 CoatsyGrove. R T oodadd,, 7H3a, sotifn 2g3s,0 pCaossaetsd Garwovaye Road,, Ha,stings, passed away Thursday , September 201990 , at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospi­ tal in Charlotte. Mr. Todd was born on March 2, 1917 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Harvey and Myrtella (Barron) Todd. He was raised in the Carlton Center area and attended school there. He was a life long Hastings area resident. He was married to Lois L. (Lee) Hall on June 13, 1964. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 39 years, retiring in 1977. He previously Phillip Joseph Marcum _ LANSING - Phillip Joseph Marcum, 33 of645 South Jolly Road, Lansing and formerly of Vermontville passed away Sunday, September 16,1990 in Lansing. Mr. Marcum was bom in St. Johns, the son ofJoseph Phillip and Patricia (Chapman) Marcum. He attended Maple Valley High School and graduated from Harry Hill High School, Lansing. He was a production worker for the Peckham Vocational Industries in Lansing. Mr. Marcum is survived by Robert S. Munge MIDDLEVILLE - Robert S. Munger, 72 ofYankee Springs Township, Middleville passed away Tuesday, September 18, 1990 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Munger was bom Janu­ ary 24, 1918 in Charlotte, the son of Duray and Jessie (Smith) Munger. He was a resident ofCharlotte until 1968 when he moved to Middleville. He was owner and operator ofMungers Hardware in Char­ lotte. He served as Vice Presi­ dent of Bear Archery Company. He had a museum at Gun Lake with a gift shop for about five years. He was an avid outdoorsman receiving Insulate now. Get $1 back on every bag of Certairfleed Fiber Glass Insulation you buy. Up to $20. Also enter the Certairfleed Sweepstakes to win a winter's worth of paid heating bills and other energy saving prizes. Offer good through October 14,1990. GED Prep classes offered at Maple Valley schools No purchase required for Sweepstakes. See display fur details. Certairneed El Fiber Glass Insulation At Home In America’s Smartest Homes. HOMETOWNi I LtlMHFRYXPn Lt UlMHBF E.RYAXRPDn 219 S. State, Nashville many awards for hunting. Mr. Munger is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Archer) Munger; one son, Richard R. Munger of Springport; two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Ann) Popinchak of Las Vegas, Nevada and Mrs. Douglas (Nancy) Anderson of Delton; four grandchildren. Memorial services were held Friday, September 21 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte with Reverend William Colson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Eaton County Community Hospice. 852-0882 (KOK CREDIT General Education Development Preparation classes are being offered by Maple Valley Community Education in the daytime and evening. The main objective of this class is to familiarize students with the type ofquestions they will encounter on the GED test and to help them prepare for the five sections of the test. The course content will vary, depending on the assess­ ed needs of each student. Practice tests are available to help the students determine their readliness for the exam. GED classes are offered in the daytime at the Learning Center and in the evening at the Jr.-Sr. High School. Upon successfill completion of the GED test, a certificate is given. Successful completion of the test could also give credit toward a high school diploma. To enroll in these classes, call 852-9275. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS Residential Commercial Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �sw% Sb’®! Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday,September 25, 1990 — Page 13 The Nashville is site of Barry County Boy Scout Weekend Camporee Lost & Found Help Wanted FOUND three Spaniels, one blonde, black and one black and white spotted. 517-72.6-1405. WANTED Part time teacher certified in Social Science, Science, Math, Reading, English and Accounting. Elementary certification preferred. Experi­ ence required. Call Maple Valley Community Ed 852-9275. Business Services |W ATTENTION THORNAP­ PLE LAKE/NASHVILLE residents; winter storage for boats, cars, campers, household goods, available at Nashville Mini-Storage, M66. Phone 1-616-795-3713._______ ' BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a caU - we do it all. HENEY C O N S T R U CT IO N 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. Pets uMS * E^SSf ? E “W^ SSf •aat tWa,b .Sku e^.e^ Sku , , ^hhSiifjjMl WhP ftWta a ■’k^hnty *Wa(Mfaita fife . R■■w swS» ■*«* •-;?1 Wrambi Mij,!pM c ,a‘“’'□?) Hfci “’■rMutWibi xi®«a «a ta], rtMtf lumen! Oto^tom firthst Vat ■ B fflllK jurwrteglli! b (ArcW ilitait Boy Scouts from Nashville, Hastings, Delton and Mid­ dleville gathered Friday even­ ing in Nashville for a weekend camporee. Friday’s rain gave way to sunshine Saturday, making a perfect day for scouting activities. Pioneering projects were featured at the event. The group set up camp on the old Riverside athletic field, southwest of the business district, scene of the recent Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous. This is the first time the Barry County Boy Scouts have chosen Nashville as a site for a camporee. Three camporees are held annually by the group. The spring camporee was held at Middleville. 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Here, scouts from Nashville Troop No. 176 erect an elaborate struc­ ture in keeping with the pioneer projects stressed at the campout. For Sale HUNTER: Compound bows by Proline & Darton. Used compound bows. Many bow hunting accessories. Guns-New & Used. We buy, sell & trade. We layaway hunting clothes. Large selection. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jefferson St, Hastings, MI. 49058. irfW riif^ Community Notices Garage Sale 109 LENTZ STREET, NASH­ VILLE, Thurs-Fri., 27-28. 9-5. Lots of everything, some coun­ try crafts, winter coats. TOOLS Alls ajjtno Miscellaneous Phone 616-948-2663 FREE TO GOOD HOME 7 week old kittens. 852-9852. A campfire is good for cooking as well as for drying out sneakers. Rain Friday dampened Nashville's old Riverside athletic field, where the Boy Scouts sett up camp. This scene is at the combined camp of Hastings Troop No. 177 and Delton Troop No. 50. HUNTER: Compound bows by Proline & Darton. Used compound bows. Many bow hunting accessories. Guns-New & Used. 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Caged tomatoes and pepper and eggplant plants can be covered with paper grocery sacks or plastic trash bags. The aim of covering plants, Krizek explains, is to trap heat from the soil in the air im­ mediately around plants. It’s important to uncover them the next morning, especially if you used plastic to fend offthe frost. Plastic will trap the sun’s heat the next day and The first killing frost need not mean the end of your garden harvest. Taking a few minutes to protect tender crops can extend the harvest well into September or even October. Some crops will be injured or killed by frost or freezing temperatures, explains Allen Krizek, Eaton County Exten­ sion Director. Tender crops include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash and pum­ pkins, snap beans and eggplant. Other crops — all the cabbage family crops, lettuce, spinach, chives, peas, carrots, parsnips are actually better after a light frost or two, and the root crops can even over­ winter in the garden. “When frost is forecast, plants may cook. Another strategy - the one most often used by commer­ cial strawberry growers — is to use overhead irrigation to sprinkle tender crops with water. Run the sprinkler from the time temperatures near freezing until the ice melts. The heat given off by the water as it freezes on the plants keeps them from freez­ ing, Krizek explains. Harvesting when frost threatens is another option. Whether you rush to pick your produce before frost depends largely on the crop, how you intend to use it and how soon you can use it if it does get frosted. Winter squash and pum­ pkins intended for storage should be harvested before Nashville PTO holds open house, ice cream social, installs equipment Some of tfy?.funds raised last year by the Nashville Parent-Teacher Organization purchased these three picnic tables recently installed on the playground at Kellogg School. Donna and Bernie Garvey and Mike Meade assembled the tables. The PTO soon plans to replace the basketball hoops on Kellogg playground. Mace, * dished up ice cream sundaes and ice cream cones. In the Fuller all-purpose room, Melanie Winegar displayed samples of fund­ raisers for this fall. Funds raised by the PTO over the years have been used to pur­ chase playground equipment, picnic tables, computers, library books and classroom materials. Among PTO plans for this school year are a marionette show, a trip for first graders to Charlton Park, a Christmas program, Special Person Day, popcorn days, and teacher J-Ad GraphicsNews Service Fuller Elementary School in Nashville was a busy place during a recent Fuller-Kellogg Open House and Ice Cream Social, reports Ann Taylor, PTO spokesperson. All students at Fuller show­ ed parents their classrooms, then watched cartoons while parents listened to classroom teachers. Also staged during this time was an ice cream social spon­ sored by the PTO. Girl Scouts from local troops, led by Laurie Pettengil and Kathy scholarships. Mike Meade, Nashville PTO president for this semester, encourages parents to get involved in their children’s education through participation in the PTO. In addition to Meade other PTO officers are Laurie Pettengil, second semester presi­ dent; Janet Adams, secretary; Dawn Meade, treasurer; and Ann Taylor public relations. Meetings are held the se­ cond Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at Fuller School. All parents are welcome. frost, Krizek says, because frost will damage their rinds and shorten their storage life. Ifthey do get frosted, harvest them within a day or two and cook, freeze or can them immediately. Tomatoes that get frosted can be canned or frozen within a day or two, but they will deteriorate rapidly if you try to hold them. Green tomatoes picked before frost can be stored at 50 to 55 degrees F and ripened for weeks. Those picked after Eaton County youths receive awards at Michigan State 4-H Horse Show Several Eaton County 4-H’ers received awards at the 1990 Michigan 4-H Horse Show Aug. 18 at Michigan State University. Tom Archer of Bellevue was awarded fourth place in Cloverleaf Barrel; Angel Colizzi of Charlotte earned sixth place in Western Pleasure; Angela Eveland of Bellevue took a gold in Stock Seat Equitation and sixth place in Fit and Show Western; Har­ mony Fierke of Lansing was awarded grand champion in Champion Working Hunter, reserve champion in Cham­ pion Equitation, gold in Hunt Seat, bronze in Fitting and Showing, fifth in Dressage Seat Equitation, and seventh in Dressage First Level Test; Bret Flower of Charlotte received a silver in Key Hole and a seventh in Cloverleaf Barrel. April Kerby of Charlotte took fourth in Fit­ ting and Showing, Western Pleasure and Trail, and sixth in Bareback Equitation. Carla Lewis of Charlotte was honored with fifth in Western Fitting and Showing and Stock Seat Equitation, sixth in Bareback Equitation and seventh in Western Pleasure. Holly McKinney of Grand Ledge received a gold in Sad­ dle Seat Equitation and fifth in Saddle Seat Equitation ages 18-19. Bambi Miller of Bellevue was awarded a silver in Western Pleasure and fourth in Westem/English. Darcy Powell of Charlotte took a silver in Bareback Equitation, fourth in Western English and seventh in Western Pleasure. Shayna Weinley of Bellevue was honored with a gold in Western Pleasure, fourth in Latest contributions to Putnam Library fund The latest contribution to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory of George Kellogg by Putnam Public Library Board, Putnam Public Friends of the Library, and by COBB CM Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 1V4" 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 Putnam Public Library staff. In memory of Margaret Wagner by Leon and Helen Ackett, Ruth Brown, Jerry and Jane Shoup, and by Wallace and Elinore Graham. In memory of Iva Hynes by Gayion and Marie Fisher, Linden and Judy Fisher, Arden and Virginia Burd, Floyd and Marge Shilton, Wallace and Elinore Graham, Russell and Irene Furlong, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Slaughter and family, Glenn and Margaret Gallaway, Russell and Mabel Booher, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bosserd and family, Pauline Whit­ more, and by Buryi and Alberta Townsend. Also by Wayne and Joan Rumsey, Ray and Marilyn Possehn, Mrs. Greta Mc­ Clelland, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jameson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Newberry, Mr. and Mrs. Ron deteriorate quickly after freezing or frost. Krizek recommends picking summer squash before frost. “The cole crops — broc­ coli, cabbage, Chinese cab­ bage, cauliflower and Brussels spouts — will tolerate quite a bit of frost,” Krizek points out. “Though a really hard freeze will reduce the keeping quality of even these hardy vegetables, it’s not necessary to rush to cover or harvest them when frost threatens.” frost will not ripen or keep long, however. Pepper plants turn black with frost and the fruits quick­ ly turn mushy and rot. If you can’t cover the plants, pick the peppers before frost. Though bean plants are kill­ ed by frost or a hard freeze, the pods do not show damage right away. Pick and use or process them as soon as possi­ ble, however, for a quality product. Summer squash plants wilt dramatically and fruits Rosin, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Spaulding, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Newberry, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wemowsky, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hifflebower, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Neustifter, and by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wickham. Those giving in apprecia­ tion of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers were Larry and Vanessa Carpenter and fami­ ly, June Potter, and Jerry and Jane Shoup. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names of donors will be listed in the book of con­ tributors and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. Westem/English, fourth in Fitting and Showing, and fifth in Stock Seat Equitation. Dawn Whaley of Charlotte received a bronze in Stock Seat Equitation, silver in Western Pleasure, fourth in Western English and Western Fitting and Showing. Allison Wood took a sixth in Pony Trail Class and seventh in Pony Working Hunter and Bareback Equitation. Shannon DeRose of Holt won fifth in Fitting and Showmanship while Stacy Jordan of Hastings captured seventh in Fitting and Showing and Western Pleasure. Jill Hether­ ington of DeWitt received the silver in Stock Seat Equita­ tion, bronze iun Hunter Seat Equitation, and fifth in Western Pleasure and Work­ ing Hunter Under Saddle. The purpose of the annual event is to give 4-H horse pro­ ject members an opportunity to evaluate their horsemanship skills by competing against other youths from across the state with similar interests. Eaton 4-Hers to compete in Michigan Rodeo held at MSU Several Eaton County cowboys and cowgirls will show their best riding and roping skills at the sixth an­ nual State 4-H Rodeo Finals competition, Sept. 29-30 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion. The top 4-H competitors from across the state will vie for honors in bareback and saddle bronc riding, roping, goat tying, barrel racing and bull riding events. Participants qualify to com­ pete at the State Rodeo by placing well at regional 4-H rodeos in Charlotte, Hastings and Fremont. The public is invited to at­ tend the rodeo. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 and 2 p.m. Sept. 30. Admission to the event is $5 per person, with a special family admission rate of $15. Proceeds will support the Michigan 4-H Rodeo Program. Contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 for more information. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Oct. 1 - MAEH Council — Clarksville at noon. Oct. 3 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 5-6 - 4-H Personal Appearance Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Oct. 6-7 - 4-H Fall Horse Galaxy Meeting, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Oct. 7-13 - National 4-H Week. Oct. 10 - 4-Horse Developmental Committee, 7 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Oct. 17 - “Ideal Silhouette,” 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Hastings — $2 charge — All welcome. Merle Martin Sales Representative HOME PHONE ... 1-517-566-8526 (Sunfield — Call Collect) For the Option Buyer I will come to yourhome... BUSINESS PHONE — 616-945-2425 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 — Page 15 Opportunistic Lions too much for Bronson gridders, 35-8 Xr O' •&«$ &ilS«S$r S» »S 'W tSkV , .> >% XW W?» ■%£*«> £*«> $* $ $*$ !!'*»2****L !SS,, »ftS ftS i^S 4s^ *> w.w '’*» M^u M> Wtolbfc R^’’ •ttwM Give someone an inch and they’ll take a touchdown. Again and again. Maple Valley turned two in­ terceptions, a fumble and a long kickoff return into touchdowns in brushing off Bronson 35-8 last Friday. ( Sports Eighth grade girls go 3-0 in basketball The Maple Valley eighth grade girls beat Hastings 27-25 in a very hard fought victory. The Lions had a 2-point lead at half, going up 8 at the end of the third quarter. Hastings came back with two 3 point baskets before Joy Stine made two freethrows on a technical foul. The young Lions played another outstan­ ding defensive game against the undefeated Hastings team. Leading scorer was Joy Stine with 10, followed by Robin Hale with 5. Sarah Leep led the team with re­ bounds and assists and kept Hastings leading scorer to on­ ly two points. Holly Taylor had most blocked shots and Dana Hasselback led the team in steals. The girls will travel to Olivet on Sept. 27. Vermontville fifth and sixth grade gridders lose Just like Michigan State, the Vermontville fifth and sixth grade football team would like to have the last minute of the game to do over. An in­ tercepted pass turned the ball over to Nashville who capitalized on the mistake and won 6-0. Vermontville’s record now falls to 2-1. Defense did their job and spent most of the game on the field. Mason Trowbridge was leading tackler. Others with an excellent performance were Jon Bowers, Brady Simpson, Trev Wawiemia, Ben Woodworth and Nick Waara. The offense, with Nick Waara at quarterback, worked hard but was only able to chalk up three first downs against a strong Nashville defense. Several ground gain­ ing runs were called back due to penalities. Kevin Conkey was leading rusher with 45 yards in 2 carries. Vermontville faces Saranac at noon next Saturday in Ver­ montville, with the seventh and eighth grade team playing immediatelly after them. Nashville third, fourth gridders top Vermontville After a disappointing 28-2 loss to Sunfield last week Nashville bounced back Satur­ day, beating Vermontville 22-0. The offense was led by Lenard Hooks, with 8 carries for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns, Keith Hughes with 9 carries for 71 yards and 1 touchdown, Dustin Carpenter ran in a 2 points conversion and Chris Ewing had a tackle for a safety. Defense was led by Keith Hughes with 7 tackles, Jamie Davis with 6 and Andy Adams, with 4. Seventh grade gals take Hastings in basketball action Maple Valley’s seventh grade girls beat Hastings 28 to 16. The game was won by the excellent defensive job by all the girls. Scoring was done by Tracy Hickey with 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 steals; Nicole Reid with 6 points, and 7 steals; Amanda Bryans, 2 points and 10 rebounds; Jody Hickey, four points; Nichole Kirwin, 6 points, 7 rebounds and 8 steals. ‘W* Ttivt^ iHriii futility!fc ■nd te UKlipi M life ■ (mfant Ears® iMiffik »HB> BMH SsyMyW Wiioltt Lion golfers knock off Springport The Maple Valley golfteam had another good week in defeating Spring Port 192-194 and Lakewood 73-78 in a best ball contest. Eaton Rapids did hand the Lions their first dual loss of the year by a score of 162-179. The Springport match was played at Duck Lake Country Club and the scores were very high. Kyle Booher was medalist for the match with 45. Kirk Warner and Jeff Knoll had 47’s and Chip Reese added the final score of 53. Justin Thrun was J.V. medalist against Springport with a 49. The Lakewood contest was a two-man scramble event. The team of Booher and Warner shot even par 36 while the team of Rosin and Knoll added a 37. The J.V.’s lost to Lakewood 87 to 85. Scores used were Dan Rasey and Craig Hamilton 43 and Chris Varney with Justin Thrun 44. In the Eaton Rapids match the Lions could not match the Greyhounds scores of 33, 37 for the first two players. Kyle Booher shot 38, Ryan Rosin had 43, Kirk Warner had 47 and Jeff Knoll fired a 51. This week’s action finds Maple Valley traveling to Concord on Monday and to Pennfield on Tuesday for a J.V. Jamboree. Maple Valley Lion eagers knock off Dan Franks looks for yardage in the Lions' win over Bronson. The win keeps the Lions undefeated at 4-0 and tied for the SMAA lead with Pennfield at 2-0. Bronson drops to 1-3 and 0-2. “We played good defense and we played very smart,” Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said. “We took ad­ vantage of four pass intercep­ tions and a fumble and all the opportunities they gave us.” Maple Valley’s first break came after Jeremy Reynolds picked off a pass and returned it to the Bronson 48. A half dozen plays later Jason Hoefler hit Scott Casteele with a 12-yard scoring pass for a 6-0 lead. , The next score with one se- cond left in the first period came after Mark Nehmer recovered a fumble at the Bronson 20. Jeff Moore even­ tually scored on a four-yard run and Hoefler’s conversion pass to Casteele made it 14-0. But the breaks were far from over. Hoefler in­ tercepted a pass at the Lion 40 and Maple Valley quickly drove to the one where Dan Franks scored on fourth down. Hoefler’s kick made it 21-0 at the half. Merrill returned the open­ ing kickoff to the Bronson 20 and, seven plays later, Hoefler dashed in from the one. His extra point made it 28-0. A 16-yard pass from Hoefler to Merrill completed the Lion scoring. Josh Clif­ ford kicked the extra point. Statistically, the Lions rush­ ed for 213 yards to 151 for Bronson. Franks led the groundgainers with 67 yards in 10 carries while Merrill finished with 10 attempts and 58 yards. Hoefler hit 4-of-5 passes for 74 yards while Bronson com­ pleted just 5-of-23 passes for 33 yards. John Shank led the Lion defense with 10 tackles while Willis Rugg, Franks and Travis Hokanson had five tackles each. Maple Valley plays at Pennfield this Friday. bo. >r q .ioit .lo< -J? -oMoTl M.V. jayvee gridders beat Bronson 20-6 Maple Valley’s JV football team upped its record to 4-0 with a hard fought 20-6 win over the Bronson Vikings. The Lions opened the scor­ ing at the 7:13 mark of the first period when Tom Snyder rambled 96 yards on the first offensive play for valley. The extra point was missed. With 19 seconds left in the half the Lions converted a Viking fumble into a score when Greg Gam hooked up with Brian Carpenter on a 5 yard touchdown pass. Again, the extra point was missed, that made the halftime score 12-0. With 7:18 left in the third quarter, Maple valley scored their first touchdown on a 35 yard screen pass from Gam to Niki Grinage and the extra point run by Scott English was good to run the score to 20-0. Bronson got on the boad with 2:12 left in the game to make the final score of 20-6. The offense was led by Ton Snyder with 122 yards on 8 carries, Scott English, 66 yards on 9 carries, and Niki Grinage, 56 yards on 14 car­ ries. The defense was led by Tom Snyder with 20 tackles, Kyle Neff 14 tackles, Bret Flower 9 tackles and Scott English 8 tackles. The next game for the Junior Lions will be Thurs­ day, Sept. 27 at home against Pennfield. Game time is 7 p.m. Vermontville’s third and fourth grade football team suf­ fered its second loss last Saturday against the Nashville team, 22-0. Vermontville’s offense was not able to gain much yardage against the tough Nashville defense. Quarterback Jarod Carpenter gained a total of 2 yards, Kenny Lacksheide gained 7 yards on 3 carries and lead rusher Adam Thompson gained 19 yards on 4 carries. Vermontville defense had a long game. Although the Nashville team was able to score in each quarter, the defense is learning to work together for some hardhitting tackles. Leading the defense in tackles this week is Preston White with 14, followed by Justin VanAlstine 11, and Kyle Kines 10. Their record is now 0-2. The next 3/4 game is September 29 at 10 a.m. in Sunfield. S*-'*** Lansing Christian 56-40 last week I1 I The Maple Valley varsity loss. of 18 points, 4 assists and I r^fe «O* girls basketball traveled to Monday the Lions had to 4highsteals to lead the Lions. Vermontville third, fourth grade gridders lose Lansing Christian and Bron­ come from a 17-9 first quarter Tammy Ashley added 15 ‘54* 5,4 ,4 son last week. The girls defeated Lansing Christian 56-40 to bring their win-loss record to 3 wins and 3 losses. Bronson’s game on Wednesday started league play for the Lions. Bronson handed Maple Valley a 52-45 deficit. Anna Goodrich scored 9 second quarter points to help the Lions score 22 points and gain a 31-27 halftime lead. Maple Valley gained a 25-13 second half lead and secured the victory. Anna Goodrich had a varsity career Seventh and eighth graders defeat Nashville 30-0 Vermontville’s seventh and eighth grade team defeated Nashville 30-0 on the high school field last Saturday. Gabe Priddy dominated both on offense and defense with 123 yards in 6 carries, scoring two touchdowns and completed 3 out of4 in the air, one to Keith Carpenter for a 2 point conversion. Priddy led in - tackles with 8. Wayne Moore scored with a 34 yard run, giving him a. total of 41 yards in 3 carries. Scoring once from the 25 was Cliff Weller, who had a total yardage of 47. Weller and Carpenter both took the ball over from the 3 for points after touchdowns. Rich Waara rushed for 17 yards in two carries and Nick Lake carried for 1. The defense totally shut down Nashville racking up 8 quarterback sacks. Lucas Forquer had 7 tackles (1 sack) for the day. Vermontville plays Saranac at home next Saturday im­ mediately following the fifth and sixth grade which starts at noon. points, Janet Boldrey, 8, Jen­ nifer Swartz, 5, and Lisa Long, 4. Wednesday’s game against Bronson found the Lions behind 9-3 after the first quarter and 21-11 at the half. Their quarter action the Lions had their biggest quarter of the season by scor­ ing 24 points, Janet Boldrey and Lisa Long, 6, while Tammy Ashley added 4. The 24 points allowed the Lions to take a 35-34 lead into the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter Lisa Long fouled out early. The Lions were outscored 18-10 and lost 52-45. Anna Goodrich again led the Lions attack with 3 three pointers and totaled 14 points. Lisa Long had 9, Janet Boldrey, 7, and Debra Joostbems 6. The Lions hosted St. Philip on Monday and travel to Pewamo Westphalia Thursday. Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery notice! Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery lot owners it is leaf time again. Please remove all artifical flowers, vases, pots or anything else that might get lost when we are blowing leaves. We can not be responsible after October 1, 1990. Laigc urns do not need to be moved they are okay as they sit. Thank you for your help. By order of Cemetery Board Vermontville News Vermontville Historical Society will meet at the Methodist Church for a 7 p.m. potluck supper Thurs­ day, Sept. 27. Guest speaker will be Richard Gunther, who will talk about “A Tribute to Our Presidents.” Vermontville Womans Club will meet Monday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome. A letter to all their friends from Doug and Jane Wells, who are residing in Satsuma, Fla., thanked all who made his retirement and birthday party a success. Their new ad­ dress is: D.V. Wells, P.O. Box 434, Satsuma, Fla., 32189. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 — Page 16 WIC ACCEPTED "Where Pleasing "You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville DOUBLE COUPONS CAPISIAR>ING. Tuesday & Wednesday DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfos. coupon of SO1 or less In value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — mo DOUBia coupons on Beta i turns — OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; \ Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 726-064C) Bring in Your Kids ... 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Church Street Hastings, Ml. 49058 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. Church Street HASTINGS.. MICHIGAN 4905^ed by Graphics |nc 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 10 — Tuesday, October 2, 1990 Candidates selected for MVHS 'Homecoming Royalty* Maple Valley’s Class of 1991 recently selected six of their classmates as candidates to reign over the upcoming Homecoming festivities set for October 12. The seniors nominated Jason Hoefler, Derek Brown and Travis Hokanson as King candidates, and chose Jody Olsmtead, Lisa Long and Jody DeGroot to vie for 1990 Homecoming Queen. Underclassmen have named a Prince and Princess to repre­ sent their individual classes. The juniors chose Aaron Patrick and Donna Green as their royal couple; the sophmores selected Scott English and Linda Laymance; and the freshmen, Randy Jarrard and Linette Snyder. These candidates will com­ prise the court when the King and Queen are crowned dur­ ing half-time ceremonies at Maple Valley’s homecoming game with the Olivet Eagles. The student body will ballot earlier that day to select the King and Queen, but an­ nouncement of the winning couple will not be made until half-time. The game will be preceeded by a Homecoming parade, set to step off at 6 p.m. from Nashville’s Putnam Park and to wend its way to the Fuller Street athletic field. “Dream On” is the theme of the 1990 Homecoming parade. Floats made by each ofthe high school classes will be judged at the football field following the parade, and will be on display there during the game. The Maple Valley Student Council, sponsor of the homecoming event, has ar­ ranged for a number of fun ac­ tivities the week of the big game. The four high school classes will be judged in a “spirit competition ’’ throughout the week. Points can be earned for their cheer­ ing ability at pep assemblies, See Royalty, page 6 M.V. School Board interviews three superintendent finalists by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board of Education recently conducted interviews with three finalists for superintendent. The one finally chosen by the board will take over the helm when longtime superintendent Carroll Wolff retires at the end of this year. The finalists were selected from a field of seven, which earlier had been narrowed by New events planned for Harvest Festival '91 Wednesay were a pet parade or pet show, a flower show, three-on-three basketball A community picnic was competition, and a contest for among the many ideas con-- the best-decorated store sidered by organizers of window. There also was talk of an art Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival at a planning session show in Central Park and held last Wednesday evening other means to bring some at Nashville council festival activities to the Main chambers. A community ice Street area. The past two ancream social also was nual celebrations, which have discussed. been incorporated with the * ‘I do like the idea ofa com-Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous, munity picnic,picnic, ” said Dave were centered on the old andd said Dave Mace, president Mace president of of the the new athletic fields west ofthe Nashville Chamber of Com-business district. merce, sponsors of the recent t “I don’t think it would hurt festival. The community us to use all of our village,” potluck dinner get-together said White, in suggesting Putwas suggested by Bonnie nam Park as a site for a com­ White of the festival commit- munity picnic. k A Another new idea surfaced t_eee. _e. Shee _ ssd _ai_d__P_uu_t_n_a_m_ Park would be an ideal setting for Wednesday during discussion the event, and also proposed possible wintertime fund­ inviting the Maple Valley raisers to help pay for community band to furnish fireworks and other costs of entertainment at the August^ celebration. A of Sweetheart■dance in February gathering.. “We have so much (local) won support ofthe committee, talent that we haven’t tapped The event would be schedule"d as close to Valentine’s Day as into,,” said White.. Chamber secretary Mary possible, and to add to the fun Ohler also liked the pincic a Sweetheart King and Queen idea, saying how much she could be chosen from adults in enjoyed seeing folks get the community by a pennytogether to visit and have a vote contest. At this point the good time during the recent dance is just in discussion arves Fes es tival. va stage, but the committee feels Harvest “That was the fun part, br-that it is a promising proposal. The Harvest Festival inging the community organizers plan to meet mon­ together, geer, ” noe noted Ohler. er. The committee considered thly, and they invite anyone an ice cream social as an alter­ who is interested to attend native to the community pic­ these sessions. The next one is nic. Other new events for the set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, 1991 festival discussed See New events, page 2 by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter $82? the board after an August meeting in Lansing where more than 30 applicants were screened. Second interviews of the finalists were conducted this month at Maple Valley High School. Each candidate met with the board for a two-hour public session to answer questions. The finalists are Ozzie Parks of Deckerville, John Ryan of Walkerville and Paul Storm of Buckley. Each is presently superintendent of a Class D school. Following is information furnished to the Maple Valley News by two of the can­ didates. Paul Storm’s response had not been receiv­ ed at the time of this report. Ozzie D. Parks, Ed. D., has been superintendent of Deckerville Community Schools since 1982. Prior to that he was superintendent at Mendon Community Schools (1974-82). He began his career in 1959 as a junior See School board, page 8 Maple Valley seniors chosen as candidates for 1990 Homecoming King and Queen are,from I., Jason Hoefler, Derek Brown, Travis Hokanson, and Jody Olmstead, Lisa Long and Jody DeGroot. Each grade of underclassmen at MVHS have chosen a Prince and Princess to represent them at Homecoming. The royal couples are, from I., Randy Jarrard and Linette Snyder for 9th; Scott English and Linda Laymance, 10th; and Aaron Patrick and Donna Green, 11th. Proposal to split DPW authority sparks debate by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Nashville Village Council at its regular meeting last Thursday debated a pro­ posal to split authority of the Department of Public Works. The measure was tabled until the next meeting to allow fur­ ther study. Under the new plan current DPW Director Leon Frith would still head a Water and Sewer Department while con­ trol of a Street Department would be given to his assistant Scott Decker. In addition to Frith and Decker, the DPW has two other full-time employees who would con­ tinue to work in both departments. The proposal was introduc­ ed by Trustee Forrest Burd, DPW committee head, who said it had been suggested by Decker. It was met with mix­ ed reaction by other council members who questioned the reasoning behind the new idea. “Would things run better? Would we save money?” ask­ ed Trustee Carol JonesDwyer, adding that she thought the DPW was running efficiently under its present set-up. Who would establish priori­ ty ofjobs to be done under the new system, wondered JonesDwyer. She said she was wor­ ried about the possibility that there would be“no clear line of authority.’’ Trustee Richard Chaffee also ques­ tioned the plan. “I can’t see why we should have to split our department up,” said Chaffee. “What is the object of it? It can’t help anything.” Burd said that Bellevue has a split DPW with only four employees, and it has worked for them. Ted Spoelstra, president pro tern, commented that it would take a lot of responsibility off of Frith but said he has already been asked ifsuch a change would mean a pay cut for Frith and an in­ crease for Decker. Spoelstra said the council discussion See DPW, page 2 In This Issue... • Maple Valley raises money for students • Eaton County 4-H’ers celebrate • MMR Immunization clinic set locally • Vermontville launches ‘yellow ribbon’ campaign �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 2, 1990 — Page 2 DPW authority split sparks debate , from front page receipts should cover only 50 ckley,“once as a township percent of the cost of taxpayer and once as a village operating the site, and that taxpayer.” Non-residents are allowed contributions from the three governmental units should to use the facility but are charged double the rate for make up the deficiency. “Their theory is that it is set residents. Members of the up as a service,” noted council reported that there is Decker, He said he disagrees considerable non-resident use with the policy but can find no ofthe center because the rates one else on the board to sup­ are lower here than at many port him on the issue. “There facilities in surrounding cities is really only one way to solve and towns. the problem (of a deficit Rates were raised in June to operation) but they won’t $4 per yard for residents and $8 for non-residents. listen,” he told the council. “They think if the rates are Recyclable items may be left too high people will dump at no charge, but must be alongside the roadside sorted. “If we feel they ought to (instead of using the transfer site),” said Hinckley, “but charge more, we should write that is not our problem, it’s them a letter,” suggested the problem of the county Chaffee. Village Clerk Rose health department and law Heaton said she will write a letter to the Transfer-Recyling enforcement.” The Transfer-Reycling Board urging them “to aim Board is comprised of two for a 75 percent recovery representatives from each rate” from users. In other business Thursday township and two from the village. User gate receipts and the council: sale of recyclables help pay -Agreed to send a certified let­ for operation of the center, ter to the owner of a buraedbut each of the three govern­ out house at 304 Sherman St. mental units also will con­ demanding submission within 15 days of an acceptable, tribute $5,000 this fiscal year comprehensive plan to either to finance the facility. ”If you are a citizen of renovate or raze the shell of Nashville, you are paying structure which village of­ ficials have deemed a hazard. twice,’’ noted HinHeaton said she has had no response to a letter sent two weeks ago to Gilbert and Nan­ cy Block of Hastings, owners of the property according to Barry County court records. Ifno reponose is received, the council will take action to demolish the structure and a few more 4 year old assess costs to taxes on the applications at the school property. -Asked council member ... “Chip” Smith, who is also a Nashville fireman, to see that someone from the department speaks to Kent Mead about the hazard of recyclable card­ board he is collecting at his home at 104 Middle St. Ac­ cording to village ordinance, one may not store com­ bustibles near a structure. -Approved quarterly payments of $3,250 to the local fire department and $2,500 to the ambulance service. Thursday had convinced him that “it is not a good move to make.” Frith is the only DPW employee who holds the man­ datory state licenses to operate Nashville sewer and water systems. Spoelstra said he was more concerned about the village having just one qualified operator than he was about splitting the department. The council agreed to table the proposal until their next meeting. President Ray Hin­ ckley urged council members who had questions about potenial benefits or drawbacks of the plan to talk directly to DPW employees to learn more about their views on the matter. In another matter the coun­ cil agreed to send a letter to the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Transfer-Recycling Board to increase user rates sufficiently to cover a recent increase in rates by Hastings Sanitary Service, which places and hauls away the dumpsters there. Scott Decker, one of the two village represenatives on the Transfer-Recycling Board, told the council that last month the operation lost $1,700. He said the board has the notion that total gate Barry County Christian PRE-SCHOOL : Starting October 1990 Places open for children. Pick up on M-79 or call 948-2151 Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — Diana Kuempel 852-9481 OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Cheerleading coaching spot open at M.V. Maple Valley has a Jr./Sr. High School coaching position for 7th and 8th grade cheerleading. If interested turn application into Bill Rivest, A.D. by October 9, 1990. Saturday's chilly weather did not deter these hardy riders who participated in a five-hour benefit bike-athon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Maple Valley riders ‘wheel for life' in St Jude bike-a*thon, Saturday Fifteen bikers circled a course at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Saturday in a 5-hour “Wheels for Life” Bike-athon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The annual event helps raise funds for the fight against childhood cancer at the Mem­ phis, Tennessee, facility. In advance of the event, riders signed up sponsors who promised to make a donation based on each mile com- VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville 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.. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ....7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD and Ruby Ball for their part in making the bike-athon a success. The bikers must turn in their pledges by October 9th. All riders turning in money will receive a certificate. Those who raise $30 receive a certificate and a St. Jude Tshirt. When $75 is raised, the rider receives a sports bag, a T-shirt and a certificate. The presentations generally are made at an evening pizza gathering, said Wolever. New events chosen for Harvest Fest•, October 24, at Nashville council chamber or other location if announced. The date of the 1991 Harvest Festival has been ten­ tatively set for the third weekend in August, with Saturday the 17th being the big day of the festival. The Muzzleloader’s Rendezvous, organized by Hank Felder, Jr., will run Friday through Sunday of Festival weekend. Mace said the date has been set barring any “unforeseen conflicts” with other area ac­ tivities scheduled that same weekend. By their March meeting, the Harvest Festival committee hopes to have an agenda for the celebration worked out so that programs can be printed and distributed in advance to advertise the event. In a related matter at Wednesday’s meeting, Bonnie Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH pleted. Riders in the local bike-athon were Laci Jo Wolever, Andrew Belen, Chris Ripley, Teri Sessions, Tobi Mazzoni, Kent Mead, Tricia Johnson, Rachael Sears, April Sears, Tiffiny Robins, Amanda Robins, Missy Ball, Melissa Dickey and Donald and Merle Sears. Elsie Wolever, coordinator of the event, also credits her helpers, Wayne Hoffman, Lloyd Wolever, Robert and Susan Ball, Mary Jo Holton NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 ...11 ..... 7 ...... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REV. ALAN METTLER Wednesday, Oct. 3 Oven fried chicken, 8 way blend, scalloped tomatoes, wheat bread, oleo, brownie. Thursday, Oct. 4 Stuffed peppers, Italian green beans, carrots, bread, peaches. Friday, Oct. 5 Glazed ham, sweet potatoes, tossed salad, rice, cookie. Monday, Oct. 8 Closed. Tuesday, Oct. 9 Shepard’s pie, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, bread, brownie. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:30 a.m. 1:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO a.m. a.m. p.m. 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .......11 a.m. p.m. Balloon company of Battle Creek had not responded to phone calls from the commit­ tee. White said she has written Elliott requesting return ofthe payment, advising him that if it is not received a civil suit will be commenced against him. White said the attorney told her the balloonist could be liable not only for the $200 pre-payment but also a sum for lost entertainment value and court costs. Barry County COA lunch menu set FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 P.M. Worship........... ...7 Wednesday Evening Worship.................... .7 White reported that she had talked with an attorney about the failure of a hot-air balloonist to appear at the re­ cent festival after he had been paid $200 in advance by the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce. He was to have taken aloft two passengers who won the flight in a Chamber of Commerce drawing for which tickets were sold. By last Wednesday Terry Elliott of Eagles Soar Hot Air from front Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vt mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 2, 1990 _ Page 3 Health fraud seminar set by Eaton Extension The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers is sponsoring a “Health Fraud Seminar” open to the public Tuesday evening, Oct. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Com­ munity Room in the Charlotte City Hall, 111 E. Lawrence Ave. Americans throw away hun­ dreds of millions of dollars annually for a variety of health related products that can’t possibly work. Everyone has seen the claims: “An amazing breakthrough in medical technology,” “Researchers have uncovered the secret,” or “Now from Europe comes a remarkable...” The voice ofhealth fraud at­ tempts to sooth, to assure the sick, the aging or the foolish. What the voice really wants is to charm the money out of anyone — whether sick, growing old or just plain hopeful. The featured speaker will be Evelyn Denike, consumer affairs officer for the Food and Drug Administration. DeNike serves consumers and industry with educational pro­ grams that encourage con­ sumers to make wise economic and health decisions. “Ms. DeNike spoke on Health Fraud at the MSU Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Nutrition Conference in June. She is an outstanding speaker and her information should be heard by all,” said Mona Ellard, Eaton County Extension Home Economist. New health fraud schemes surface daily. The money flows between consumer and fraudulent business people so quickly that state and federal investigators can’t keep pace with all the operations, Ellard said. Advance registration is re­ quired. Call the Cooperative Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. There is no charge for this program. Mary Kay Glamour Workshop on Monday, October 15 • 7 p.m. at the ... Masonic Temple in Nashville We will be having a mother-daughter workshop. Mothers will have an advanced Glamour makeover, and daughters will have basic skin care. New fall colors will be used. Be the first to see the new holiday items. Contact your consultant and make reservations. Susie Moore • Pat Hansen Barb Gagne • Mari Martin Sally Martin • Jennifer Byington Joppies to celebrate 69th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary Monday, Oct. 8. The Joppies, who live at 8428 W. Mt. Hope Highway, Vermontville, have lived all their married life on the same farm. Mr. and Mrs. Joppie have six children, 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Leonard is a retired farmer and school bus driver, having driven for more than 25 years for the Vermontville, Maple Valley and Lakewood schools. Mrs. Joppie is a former 4-H and Extension leader and now keeps busy knitting mittens for the greatgrandchildren and area mitten trees. A card shower has been suggested. Roll Your Investments Into Something You Can Count On 'wkt.i.. Stitt | Mt d feu | to Blfcaihn! Sfi ifaiquitnM '2 iju Ife iiuraitiiBii ae littmgfn !■ £1 •jSSBiffif ri nikr jtbtats «kVtati|M p^Mtaikiii 'in n'jsiCT'i At Eaton Federal you can count your earnings before they happen because we guarantee the interest rate. iiV Bffltt®. Our one year certificate of deposit pays a high 8.0% interest. With our daily compounding you receive an effective annual yield of 8.45%. 3Mta(M jwjaa ri*1 Hummels to mark 25th anniversary Mt (M .1 . 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October 2, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... By Susan Hinckley Excerpts from Nashville's 'ancient history' appeared in the 'News' Today’s column looks at this week in Nashville history, circa-1880s to early 1900s, as recorded in The Nashville News of that era. The following excerpts first appeared in The News in the 1920s-30s under the heading of “Nashville Ancient History.” Items taken from The News of Oct. 4, 1884 — This village is cursed with about 15 or 20 worthless dogs, and from two to a dozen are always on hand when anyone is driving stock through the streets. It would be a blessing if an epidemic would break out among these nuisances and gently remove them from this world of care. — Messers. Yates, McGraw, Mayo, Truman, Brooks and Rasey are improv­ ing theic lots on the west side ofMain Street by having them drained. — About a dozen people who are of a literary turn of mind met at the house of James Fleming Monday even­ ing for the purpose of forming a Chautauqua Literary Circle. An informal meeting was held that night and adjourned to the next evening, when they again met and perfected their .organization by electing Mrs. 7 Livermore president, Mrs. . William Young vice presi• dent, and Mr^ Livermore secretary. Their meetings will be held each Monday evening at the home of Dr. Young. Items taken from The News Saturday, Oct. 2, 1885 — Marshall, Gallatin & Co. has shipped 82 cars of wheat so far this season. Fish and Sweet shipped four carloads of hogs to Buffalo Wednesday night. — Professor Roberts is making preparations for the publication ofa monthly paper to be devoted to the interests of the village schools. The idea is a practical one, and should receive hearty support. — Last Saturday morning, after search had been given up by the other officers, Con­ stable Thomas E. Niles started out in his dog cart, determined to make one last effort to br­ ing to justice the highwaymen who on Tuesday of last week robbed George Wright on the Woodland Road. Niles struck the track of two suspicious characters who had appeared at Woodland with a ‘‘cane board” Saturday, and he followed them to Lansing, where he succeeded in locating one ofthe fellows and put him under arrest. The man is now in the Hastings jail, has been identified by Mr. Wright as one of the highwaymen who held him up, and he will come up for examination to­ day with prospects of being bound over to circuit court. Items taken from The News Saturday, Oct. 2, 1886 — Those harbingers of coming winter - snow flakes in the air - were the principal topic ofobservation yesterday morning. • — Al Rasey’s colt was .one of the competitors in the stallion trot at the Grand Rapids fair, holding fourth place among nine entries. — J. M. Pilbeam disposed of his collection of birds and animals, which for some time have occupied one of Good­ win and Co’s windows, by lottery, Monday. — Fred G. Baker has sold out his stock of fancy goods and together with his mother will start today for Burden, Kansas, where they expect to reside in the future. — “The Valley City Life Assocation” is the new com­ pany recently organized under the laws of the state, with headquarters at Grand Rapids, and in which W. E. Gregg and W. S. Powers of this village and Dr. W. H. Griswold, formerly of this place, are prime movers as trustees. Gregg is vice president, Powers is secretary and Griswold is manager. Items taken from The News Saturday, Oct. 1, 1887 — A 10-page News is issued today, with 43 columns of choice reading. — The severe frosts of the past two weeks are transform­ ing the green forests into banks of red and gold. — Five carloads, about 55,000 dozen, eggs have been shipped from this station this week by Brooks & Smith of Cloverdale creamery. They are now churning about 500 pounds of gilt-edge butter daily. — The interior of the Con­ gregational Church, with its decorated walls and stained glass windows, presents as fine an appearance as any in Barry County. (1990 note: This is the building at the cor­ ner of Washington and Queen streets recently purchased by the United Methodists as an annex. It was built in 1870 as the Christian Church.) — W. S. Powers has been at Lansing and Bancroft this week on business connected with the Cushman telephone company, of which corpora­ tion he is general superintendent. — A. J. Hardy’s “Buckskin” took first money in the trot at the county fair on Tuesday. — Elder Paxson’s 6-yearold daughter of Barryville fell into the cistern Tuesday a.m., with no other result than a big scare and a thorough wetting. Items taken from The News Friday, Oct. 6, 1899 — Bert Downs Jr. and Mary Wells were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Whitney. Elder P. Holler performed the ceremony in the presence of only the near relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Downs will immediately begin housekeeping at their home south of town. — A military company was organized in this village Mon­ day night, with the following officers: Captain W. S. Hecox, First Lieutenant B. J. Hecox, Second Lieutenant E. E. Smith, First Sergeant H. D Wotring, Quartermaster H. P. Hoikins, First Duty Sergeant J. W. Moore, Second Duty Sergeant Ed Keyes, Third Du­ ty Sergeant Hayes Tieche, Fourth Duty Sergeant H. C. Glasner, First Corporal S. W. Hecox, Second Corporal David Kunz, Third Corporal I. A. Navue, and Fourth Cor­ poral Harry White. There are already 30 members in the company and several more have signified their intention ofjoining. The boys will hold regular practice meetings during the winter, and if they all take an interest in the organization, uniforms for the entire company will be purchased in the spring. A good military company is something that the village should afford, and it’s reasonable to expect that the present project will be a success. Items taken from The News Friday, Oct. 5, 1900 — The Nashville Post Of­ fice was entered by burglars Tuesday morning, the safe blown open and a trifle over A rush of orders at Lentz Table Co. in October 1901, prompted the firm to extend daily working hours until 9 p.m. Founded in downtown Nashville in 1867, the company located in a new plant on Lentz Street in November 1891, and employed some 100 workers in its heyday. Seen unloading lumber at the factory in this circa-1916 photo are (from left) Frank Hecker, Dell White, Sandy Walker, John Woodard and Bert Heckatorn. The new railroad bridge over Quaker Brook on Nashville’s South Main Street was completed 88 years ago, and it gave double the waterway of the old. This eastward view from that era shows the Ainsworth (later Townsend) & Brooks elevator at left, the old railroad water tower at right, and in the center, Michigan Central's early frame depot, which became a freight station when the new brick passenger depot was built in 1904. $247 taken. Two of the thieves have been apprehend­ ed and are in jail at Grand Rapids awaiting trial. The third one is still at large, but is expected to be captured at any moment. At about 3 a.m., H. L. Wai rath was awakened by his wife,.who said she heard the sound of breaking glass. About that time, they heard the dull boom of an explosion that completely wrecked the safe. After emptying his revolver in that direction and arousing the postmaster, the deputy along, with a few assistants entered the post of­ fice through the front door. The burglars had by this time escaped in a rig, coming down the alley by H. A. Brooks’ residence and going south on Main street and turning west past Marshall’s elevator. Fred White and R. A. Brooks trail­ ed the rig with a team, and this move proved to be the winn­ ing one. On the road they met the sheriff from Hastings, who had been notified of the rob­ bery, and the two teams con­ tinued their search, turning various corners until they reached Assyria. Here they met two men walking north. After asking the men how far it was to Bat­ tle Creek, they decided perhaps these* men knew more of the burglars than they had revealed, and when they started to run, suspicion was aroused. These men were given a chase and a few bullets in their direction, but with no definite results until the men were obliged to enter a woods. In the woods the two men had decided they could get no farther by running, and so laid down by a log and covered themselves with grass and leaves. Here they almost escaped their pursuers, but finally a sharp eye spied them, and they were taken to Grand Rapids. The third fellow was traced as far as Hillsdale, but as yet nothing more has been heard of him. — Dr. A. F. Hutchinson has purchased the Laramy property south of McDonald’s shoe store and will build an office and living rooms. Work began Monday morning and he expects to take possession about the middle of the month. pelman, is very ill with malarial fever. — Rev. C. M. Welch’s family left last Saturday for their future home in Ann Ar­ bor. O. F. Long has moved into C. A. Hough’s tenant house, recently vacated by Rev. Welch. — After this week the post office will close at 8 p.m. Items taken from The News Friday, Oct. 3, 1902 Miss Olah Lentz, who is at­ tending the Michigan Seminary at Kalamazoo, spent Sunday with her parents. — The teachers of Nashville and vicinity will meet at the M.-E. church Fri­ day evening to organize a local teacher’s reading circle. High school students who are preparing for teaching and Items taken from The News others who interested are cor­ dially invited. Friday, Oct. 4, 1901 — At the first meeting of — Because of a rush of orders, the Lentz Table Com­ the high school literary socie­ pany is compelled to run extra ty last week, the following of­ hours. They began last Mon­ ficers were elected: President day night working until 9 p.m. Eben Smith, Vice President — Wednesday night’s Sarah Franck, Secretary Grand Rapids Evening Press Grace Baker, and Treasurer says machinery for the power Lee Mix. — The sophomores held a plant of the Thornapple Elec­ tric Company at LaBarge, on meeting and elected officers. the Thomapple River, is ar­ They expiect to raise money to riving, and that by Nov. 1 the buy a piano for the new school plant will be in running order. house. (Nashville built a new — Mr. and Mrs. Dennis school in 1902 after a fire in Ward are taking in the Pan February of that year American this week. (Note: It destroyed the Union School, was at this 1901 exposition in built in 1885.) — The new railroad bridge Buffalo, N.Y., that President William McKinley had been over Quaker Brook has been shot one month earlier.) completed and gives nearly George, son of A. N. Ap- double the waterway of the old one. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 2, 1990 — Page 5 Eaton County 4-H to celebrate national effort 4-H members, leaders and clubs in Eaton County are joining the nearly 4.7 million young people nationwide in observing National 4-H Week Oct. 7-13. The celebration of National 4-H Week recognizes that 4-H is a people development program. 4-H helps young people develop skills that will be useful in the real world. It helps them discover their strengths 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 important 4-H’ers learn and have fun doing it, and families can add to the fun by learning and growing tog ther. 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 and rural areas. There are also special programs for 6-to-8-year-olds. The young people are given direction and leadership by volunteer adult leaders and older 4-H members who ate teen leaders. With the guidance of leaders, 4-H members elect officers, help plan and hold meetings and select educa­ tional projects. Each club drafts its programs to suite 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 Barry County Extension (Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Oct. 3 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 4 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. Oct. 5-6 - 4-H Personal Appearance Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Oct. 6-7 - 4-H Fall Horse Galaxy Meeting, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Oct. 7-13 - National 4-H Week. Oct. 10 - 4-Horse Developmental Committee, 7 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Oct. 15 - Barry County Agricultural Society Meeting, Voting (12 noon to 8 p.m.). Meeting held at 8 p.m. at the Expo Center on the fairgrounds. Oct. 17 - “Ideal Silhouette,” 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Hastings — $2 charge — All welcome. Oct. 17 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 29 - 4-H Awards Program, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Hastings. 94 Beauty Shop Phone 726-0330 157 S. Main Street Vermontville • NOTICE • The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session and a Public Hearing at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, September 19, 1990. Minutes of the meeting are avail­ able 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 thrives on people working together. In Eaton County, 372 adult volunteer leaders and 79 teen leaders work with 957 members who belong to one of the 50 clubs in the county. There are 4-H’ers in every township, village and city throughout Eaton County. More than 2,160 other young people are also reached through short term, special in­ terest programs. 4-H clubs promote yeararound learning, socializing and communicating among families, friends and com­ munities. 4-H members, volunteres 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 available through the local clubs, county-wide activities include workshops and clinics for various project areas, training sessions, out­ door activities, shooting sports, roller skating, style shows, trips, 4-H fair, camp, teen activities, school pro­ grams and community service activities. There are also many state-sponsored ac­ tivities to participate in. Area 4-H clubs are present­ ly 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. Dairy Twlight meeting held in Eaton Rapids ‘a success’ The Eaton County dairy twilight meeting was held at Jim and Martha Skittenhelm’s farm, Eaton Rapids, Sept. 22. Approximately 60 people attended and participated in a variety of activities. The program began with dairy judging and Dennis Pen­ nington served as official judge. After a potluck meal, Dr. Allen Tucker, MSU Professor of Animal Physiology, spoke on Bovine Somatotropin (BST), explaining it in lay persons terms. Doug Pennington and Amy Langmaack then organized eight 4-H members into two teams to demonstrate the 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl. The young people demonstrated their knowledge of the dairy in­ dustry by answering questions given to them by Pennington. After this activity, the young people went on a hayride given by Skittenhelm's and the dairy pro­ ducers went to the bam to par­ ticipate in a body condition scoring demonstration given by Gwen Dado, Eaton County Extension Agriculture Associate. Body condition scoring is a management tool used to evaluate a dairy animal’s body reserves. For the finale, judging win­ ners were announced and door prizes were given. Dairy judging results were as follows: Men - first place, Rick Sederlund; second place, Jack Pennington. Boys - (under 18) - first, Gabe Papoi; second, Derek Sederlund. Women First, Donna Sederlund; second, Gwen Dado. Girls (under 18) - first, Darcy Pennington; second, Jolene Pennington. Judging prizes, door prizes, milk ice cream and cheese were donated by Independent Milk Producers Cooperative Association; Michigan Milk Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 to hold Penny Supper A Penny Supper will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post No. 8260 in Nashville. Scalloped potatoes and ham and swiss steak will be on the menu JoAnn Rice is the event chairwoman. Producer Association; Michigan Animal Breeders Cooperative (Dave Skaggs); Landmark Genetics (Jim Ben­ da); Purina Sales (Don Martell); Young Feed (Bruce Buckmaster); Eaton Farm Bureau Co-op; Mike Greeler and Chuck Moore Milk Haul­ ing; American Breeders Ser­ vice (Carl Pease); Dairyland Seed (Paul Beuhler); Jacques Seed (Dan Winslow); and Rit­ ter Dairy Equipment (Royal Ritter and Duane Duescher). Gary Shoffner speaks with those attending the hunter safety class. Ninety-two people received parents, were a part of the their hunter safety certificates class held in the Maple Valley recently after successfully Jr.-Sr. High School completing the 10-hour auditorium. The certificate is necessary course. The class was sponsored by for boys and girls under 16 Maple Valley Community who want to get a hunting Education and taught by Gary license, as well as for those adults who hunt in other Shoffner of Hastings. Boys and girls ages 11 and states. older, along with several LENN MARY Bakery - Pizza - Video's 151 S. Main Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1000 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. . Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S ‘Only $39,900! ‘8 acres *3 bedroom home hashwe Lbl/J8bV-l/1/ ‘4 bedrooms! 1 '/a baths! ‘Priced below $40,000! (N-75) ‘Beautiful 1987 mobile home ‘2 bedrooms, 2 full baths ‘Approx. 2 acres L-91. APPROX. 10 ACRES OF VACANT LAND Nice building site. 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Notices will be sent home with stu- dents on Monday, Oct. 8. Health department officials said that for years the recom­ mended immunization for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) was one dose after the age of 12 months. However, the recommenda­ tion has changed. The Michigan Department of Royalty chosen. from front page for the best hallway decora­ tions, for the best-dressed students on Dress-up Day, etc. These points will be add­ ed to those awarded in the float competition Friday night. A “Spirit Trophy” will be presented to the winning class during half-time ceremonies. Jason Hoefler, MVHS stu­ dent council president, an­ nounced Saturday that Bernie Hickey of Nashville and Tom Joostbems of Vermontville have been selected as dual grand marshals for the 1990 Homecoming parade. The men were selected for the overall support of the school and especially in recognition oftheir personal contributions to the installation last year of new lights at the Fuller Street athletic field. More details on the grand marshals will ap­ pear in next week’s Maple Valley News. The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT TUESDAY 99 Hamburgers .Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! T1 * HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 174 SOUTH MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 517-726-1144 Public Health now urges that children have two doses ofthe MMR. Officials hope that adequate vaccine will be available for the next school year (1991­ 92) to begin providing a sec­ ond dose for children entering kindergarten. This year, in an effort to provide the second dose to older students, the state has set aside $1 million to pro­ vide the MMR to seventh graders. It is recommended only for students who have had only one MMR at 12 months of age or older. Students older than seventh graders are urged to have a second MMR at their physi- From Our Readers Co-op Nursery School needs community's assistance Dear readers: The Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School is in great need of the Maple Valley Community’s help and support. The Maple Valley Co-op Nursery was formed in 1974 by a group of hard-working, caring individuals who saw need. It has been kept alive for 16-years through dedicated teachers, active volunteer parental involve­ ment and the United Methodist Church of MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE MIS' Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (Grad jate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available BACK ON MARKET - “COUNTRY Nice woods, spring pond, 3 bed­ room home, pole barn, beau­ tiful setting. Call Sandy. (CH-362) HOME” 20 ACRES ON $49,900 - NORTHEAST OF VER- MONTVILLE ON 1.5 ACRES - 6 room, 2 bedrooms, new bath­ room, all recently remodeled. Oak cabinets and oak trim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 pole barn and satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools. NE of Vermontville. (CH-343) GOOD 4 BEDROOM HOME IN to downtown. Cr^er lot with . several fenced in appliancP^Oicluded. This home is ready to move into. Make an appointment soon to see this one! (N-340) LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS: Good family home. Outside of town. 3 plus bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & a 2 car garage. "Country setting" — Call Sandy forr more details. (CH-333) VACANT LAND ■ PRICE CONTRACT NASHVILLE • “RETIREMENT” OR “STARTER" HOME - Good solid older home, 3 bedrooms, new windows, vinyl siding & roof in 1989. Close to elementary school. Price: $29,900. (N-360) of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE (VL-247) LAND 1.5 ACRE BUILDING lots at edge REDUCED!! Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. - 4 bedroom home, Nashville. Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, furnace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) NEAR VERMONTVILLE: Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) ACRES $37,800 TERMS!! $58,000! LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS - 20 . Eves. 726-0223 .......... 852-1740 .......... 852-1784 ........... 852-1543 ........... 726-0122 .......... 852-0786 (616) 367-4092 DOC OVERHOLT........ DON STEINBRECHER SANDY LUNDQUIST.. HUBERT DENNIS...... GARRY KNOLL.......... “TATE” MIX.............. NASHVILLE - Walking distance NASHVILLE - 4 BEDROOMS - 2 story home, close to elemen­ tary school. Call "Doc" for more information. Listed at $25,000. (N-352) cian's office. Because of a limited state supply of vaccine, the only people who can receive the MMR from the health de­ partment are toddlers 15 months or older who haven't had the MMR, children who had one before they were 12 months old, those born in 1957 or after who have no history of the disease or vaccine, or seventh graders who have had only one dose since 12 months of age. For more information, call the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Charlotte at (517) 543-2430 or in Hastings at (616) 945­ 9516. LOTS - blacktop road near town. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Nashville. For many years the school was housed rent free in the United Methodist’s former parsonage. We only paid utilities. We have been truly blessed by their help and support. As you may know, the church has plans for a new ad­ dition, which requires the removal of the old parsonage. Still keeping our co-op in mind the church allowed us to set up in their annex (the building they purchased on the corner of Queen and Washington). Unfortunately, though this building has pro­ vided an ideal setup, the Department of Social Services will not issue our license to operate until a number of repairs to our new site are completed. Attempts to find another location have been unsuc­ cessful. In our estimation, the required repairs will cost about $2,000, plus whatever electrical work that will need to be done. The parents of the 30-plus children we have enrolled have decided to try to raise the money to make repairs. Thanks to two very generous grandparents, who have agreed to loan us $2,000 to begin making repairs, it looks like our co-op will be in operation in the very near future. To ensure the continuation of the Maple Valley Co-op Nursery, we need your help and support. We are currently holding an Avon fundraiser. If you would like to help us by placing an order and don’t know anyone with children enrolled, orders will be taken in the Nashville Village Hall during normal business hours. If you would like to donate your time and energy making repairs, please call our treasurer, Kim Rodrigues, at 726-1033. Donations will be accepted at the Nashville Branch of Eaton Federal Sav­ ings and Loan and every little bit will help. Maple Valley is a wonder­ ful place to raise children. Let’s once again show our children how much we care. Thank you, Rose Heaton Vice President Maple Valley Co-Op Nursery Vermontville launches 'Yellow Ribbon' effort Vermontville last week launched a "Yellow Ribbon" campaign to show support of men and women serving in the Persian Gulf, Operation Desert Shield. Village Clerk Sharon Stewart, I., and Lynne Cripe, organizers, are seen here helping village DPW employee Monte O'Dell tie a ribbon around a tree in Town Square park. Ribbons were to be distributed Sunday at local chur­ ches and also are available at village hall and at Stewart's home. She will deliver them if called. Stewart also is registering names to be added to a prayer and mail list for local service people stationed in the crisis zone. Styles-R-Us 224 Main. Nashville Wed. Senior Citizen’s Day Children’s Hair Cuts un&er 4 WALK-INS WELCOME Wednesday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:30 Tuesday 8:30 to 1:00 p.m. 852-1757 SYLVIA HOEVE It makes sense to tell your family about important decisions. My dad always said we should do things because we want to, not because we have to. Thats That’s why weve we’ve prearranged our funerals with Trust 100. My father had a Trust 100 Prearrangement. It made things so easy for us. Trust 100 funeral prear­ rangement makes a lot of sense. And it’s so simple and easy. I’m glad I finally prearranged for my family’s sake. Family Serving Families Since 1923 Pray funeral Home, Jnc. Trust J® 401 W. SEMINARY ST. CHARLOTTE, Ml Funeral Prearrangement Centers (517) 543-2950 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 2, 1990 — Page 7 Obituaries Kathryn Ferris HASTINGS - Kathryn Ferris, 72 of 420 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings passed away Monday, September 24, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Ferris was bom July 12, 1918 in Allegan, the daughter of George and Nellie (DeJongh) Clouse. She was raised in Hope Township, Barry County and attended the Schultz School, graduating in 1936 from Hastings High School. She was married to Howard J. Ferris on September 25, 1942. She had resided all her married life on the family farm in Rutland Township. She was a long time member and Past Elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Women’s Association and Circle #1 of the Church, long time member and twice President of Pennock Hospital A Auxiliary, past board member ofSouthwest District ofMichi­ gan Association of Hospital Auxiliaries, past board member of the State Associa­ tion of Hospital Auxiliaries, long time member ofthe Barry County Historical Society, long time volunteer at Charlton Park, member of Hastings Lillian May Demond HASTINGS - Lillian May Demond, 70 of 791 Tanner Lake Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, September 26, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Demond was bom February 24, 1920 in Maple Grove Township, Barry Coun­ ty, the daughter of Clyde and Amy (Johnson) Kinney. She was n Maple Grove was rase raised in Township and attended the Moawynos Scphoaonl. Charles Leland Collier Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. Mrs. Demond is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Roderick Demond ofHastings; three grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Earl (Mildred) Endsley of Hastings. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Laubaugh. Graveside services were held Friday, September 28 at the Wilcox Cemetery with Reverend Marvin Potter officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association n or Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. VERMONTVILLE - Char­ les Leland Collier, 64, of 249 S. Main Street, Vermontville, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Collier was bom on November 25, 1925 in Sunfield, the son ofCharles W. and Grace (Lovell) Collier. He was raised in Vermontville and attended Vermontville High. He was an Army Veteran ofthe Korean Conflict. In the mid 1960’s he moved to Florida and Texas before recently moving back to Vermontville. He was employed in accounting and home interior decorating. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Texas and the Nashville Vj?.W. post 8260. He enjoyed playing the organ. Mr. Collier is surivived by his son, Douglas ofLake Odes­ sa; brother, Edwin Collier, Caledonia; sisters, Van Loa Childs of Vermontville and Frances SeBolt, Albion; also many nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral services. Burial was in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. Women’s Club, long time member and leader of 4-H, past member District and State 4-H Council, long time active member Barry County Republican Party and member Barry She was married to Robert County Book Committee. E. Demond on July 2, 1946. Mrs. Ferris is survived by She has resided at her present her husband, Howard; daught- address since 1982 and previer and son-in-law, Beverly and ously 30 years in ousy over o Thomas Hain of Carson City; Hastings. son and daughter-in-law, Keith Her employment empoymen included ncuded Her and Pam Ferris of Westlake, Hastings Manufacturing Ohio; grandchildren, Liz Company, former Orchard Hain, Nick and Lindsey Ferris; Industries of Hastings and a brother, Clifford Clouse of North Fort Myers, Florida and a sister, Lois Hofmeister of Ervin William Lind____ Richland. BATTLE CREEK - Ervin Lind of Nashville; sister, She was preceded in death Millie Gould •tooursM/zby her parents and a brother, William Lind, 72, of Battle LaVeme Jones, Bellevue; one ® Frederick Clouse. Creek, formerly of Assyria grandchild. Darlene and Belinda are also Funeral uneraservceswere services were held e Township, p, p passed away y Funeral services were held Thursday,, September 27 at the Wednesday, September 26, Monday, October 1, at the here for all your hair care needs Hastings asngs First rs Presbyterian resyeran 1990 at Veterans Administra- Richard A. Henry Funeral Church with Reverend G. Kent tion Hospital, Battle Creek, Home, Battle Creek. Burial "The Mirrors image" Keller officiating. Burial was after a lengthy illness. He had was at Ellis Cemetery, Assyria. /zipe wikkoks iujaae„ aat thee Riverside Cemetery, been a resident at Dosa Home Ha,r stylist tor Men, women * Children Memorial contributions Vi Hastings for eight years. may be made to the American *<• ' 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 Mr. Lind was bom in Mears, Cancer Society. Memorial contributions may beetemade theechFirst Michigan. mraeysby P mriane to Cohur He was employed at Ralston Pennock Hospital. or Purina Company for 36 years, ■lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltiM Arrangements were made retiring in 1976. by the Wren Funeral Home, He was a member of the Hastings. VFW Post 8260 in Nashville, Barry County Farm Bureau Association, Ralston 25 Year Dorothy A. Rose ____ Club, was an avid farmer, rais­ HASTINGS - Dorothy A. Women of the Moose and ing horses and mules. Hastings First Baptist Church. Rose, 79, of 525 South Park Comes to ... Mr. Lind is survived by his Mrs. Rose is survived by Street, Hastings, passed away daughter, Marty Jean Martin of Thursday, September 27,1990 step-children: Clarence (Sam) East Lansing; brother, Willard at Leila Hospital in Battle Rose of Lake Odessa, Edith Furlong of Nashville, Mary Creek. Mrs. Rose was bom on Reid and Judy Neff of DeFuin Nashville • Starting Octobers, 1990 March 12, 1911 in Nashville, niakdSphriilndgs, F lo1r3id a;t 12 step-t Vermontville News— ermonv e ews— the daughter of Leslie and grandchildren, 13 step-great We hear from the family of Alma (Weaks) Feighner. She grandchildren; special friends was raised in the Nashville Judy and Jerry Finney of Ron Nisse that he passed away Saturday, Sept. 29 in his U Ph. Ph. 852-98 852-9822 area and attended Nashville Hastings.. L —’ She was preceded in death sleep. He is being flown to Schools, graduating from by her husband, Jack on Febru- Prays Funeral Home in Nashville High School. Iilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllian! llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllh Ii Charlotte. She was married to Harold ary 5, 1978. Funeral services were held (Jack) Rose, on September 7, Saturday, September 29 at 1951. Employment included: Lakeview Cemetery in Nash­ QUALITY YOU DEMAND at PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD! Housekeeping in private ville with Reverend James homes, former Bookcase and Barrett officiating. Burial was Good Neighbor Pharmacy Good Neighbor Pharmacy Chair Company in Hastings, at Lakeview Cemetery in the Hastings Banner, and Nashville. Adult Strength Memorial contributions Kelloggs in Battle Creek. Assorted Flavors 30’s She was a member of the may be made to the American Tablets 100’s Cancer Society. S# We would like to Welcome SjV Superlott Charlie's South End 70 Cough Drops Vermontville Senior Citizen Night Tuesday, Oct. 9*7 p.m. at CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Free Meal Serving Swiss Steak — FREE ENTERTAINMENT — Come One! Come All! 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U. , Laxative Suppositories — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday thru Friday Compare to Anacin W» Miuawc TULETi ^ttMlcody* UV. gMMIIWim Compare to Dulcolax Compare to Alka Seltzer . 279 Compare to Trac II Good Neighbor Pharmacy Calcium Antacid Tablets 150’s COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml 269 Assorted Flavors Compare to Turns 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 2, 1990 — Page 8 School board interviews three superintendent finalists, high teacher and coach in Bat­ tle Creek, and went from there to Saugatuck, where he was a social studies teacher, athletic director, head foot­ ball, basketball and golf coach. Next, he became a guidance director and counselor for Constantine Public Schools. From 1965-69 he was junior­ senior high school principal and athletic director at Climax-Scotts Community Schools, and from 1969-74, senior high principal at Shelby. Parks said his employment objective is “to continue my career as a K-12 administrator or become an instructor andor administrator at college level.” His degrees, all from Western Michigan Universi­ ty, are a bachelor’s in social studies and physical education (1959), a master’s in guidance and counseling (1964), an education specialist in educa­ tional leadership (1970), and an education doctorate in the same field in 1982. He has a long list ofprofes­ sional achievements to his credit, including establishing and developing a county cooperative program for ad­ vanced academic students, •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! ; BINGO ! । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA * J THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.> * Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 J and implementing instruc­ tional improvements that pro­ duced significant gains in academic achievement. He also reduced school energy consumption by more than 30 percent through projects and conservation practices. Parks said he feels the most cruical issues facing schools today are: “finding ways to raise the education levels of all our students so that each may be successful in facing the challenges of a rapidly changing technological society; helping our young people to avoid such pitfalls as drugs and immorality during their developing years and assisting them in preparation for a hap­ py and productive future; involving parents in their children’s education more ef­ fectively; and convincing our communities and the state legislature that a high quality education for our students is a sound investment and that it should be given a high priority in the use of our resources.” As for the role of education in today’s society, Parks said he believes education is essen­ tial for the development of people as individuals and as part of society as a whole. “Our schools have historically been given the responsiblity of seeing that our young people acquire basic academic and social skills," he noted. “Today, we must go beyond the basics and help our students learn technical and social skills at a higher level. We must also TROWBRIDGES Auto Parts and Service Center WE &ELL AND SERVICE: Simplicity • Snapper • BCS Tillers • Mark Master Mowers • Ohio Steel Carts & Rollers • Green Machine Trimmers. Drive a Little and Save a Lot! 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 517/726-0569 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 Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine southworth, owners Phone (517) 852-0943 continued from frontpage Ozzie D, Parks, superintendent of Deckerville Community Schools in Sanilac County, began his career 31 years ago as a junior high teacher in Battle Creek. Among other degrees, he holds an educational doc­ torate in educational leadership. He has been a school superintendent since 1974, serving Mendon before going to Deckerville. districts. help our students to cope and The Parkses have three live in a society beset by a married children who live breakdown of the traditional near Mendon, and their family and moral structure.” youngest son is a senior How does Parks feel about mechanical and engineering criticism that schools are not student at Michigan State doing a good job of educating University. our youth, that they are turn­ “Last summer, two of our ing out illiterate graduates? former foster children asked Parks said it is important to to come back to live with consider all criticism of us,’’added Parks, “so we schools carefully to determine have Tom (17) and Hillary if it is valid, and to what ex­ (14) Stevens to refill our emp­ tent, but added: “My studies ty nest.” to date in this area have John P. Ryan, Ed. Spec., revealed that the vast majority superintendent of Walkerville ofour graduates are literate.” Rural Community Schools He said he has become in­ since 1986, is another of the creasingly aware, however, three candidates for the Maple that there are a number of Valley post. Prior to his pre­ reasons why some students sent postition, he had served find it difficult to learn, in­ as superintendent of public cluding physical, mental and schools in three other social limitations. districts: Burr Oak (1974-78), “I feel challenged to do Holton (1978-83), and Imlay everything possible to deal City (1983-85). with these problems and strive Earlier, Ryan had been a to find the best possible way vocational director, serving to educate all of our intermediate school districts students,” added Parks. in St. Joseph County at Cen­ As for the greatest treville (1971-72), Ottawa challenge he sees in the Maple County at Grand Haven Valley school system, besides (1972-73) and Monroe Coun­ those already mentioned, ty at Monroe (1973-74). Parks noted: “I believe that is Ryan was high school prin­ is always a challenge to main­ cipal at North Huron Schools tain the good features of a at Kinde, Mich., from rural community while keep­ 1970-71. ing up with the needed ad­ Among his major profes­ vances to prepare our young sional accomplishments he people for the world outside lists developing a curriculum our community.” council to improve school in­ Parks’ wife, Ruth, grew up struction; raising reading on a farm in Middleville, skills by installing a reading where her father also had a laboratory for grades 9-12; maple sugar bush. She has a taking a financially strapped master’s degree in the district with a negative teaching of reading, but now general fund balance and is serving as a case service restoring it to financial stabili­ mananger and curriculum ty while restoring and enhan­ developer for Sanilac County cing programming; and Community Mental Health. building a $380,000 music Parks is active in the Snover and shop building fully fur­ Bible Church, where he is nished through a federal EDA board chairman, Sunday grant. School teacher and youth “Through my years of leader. He is associated with work in education I have kept Deckerville’s Christian Men’s the welfare of the student as Club, the community’s Swim­ my prime goal,” said Ryan. ming Pool Committee, “I believe I have developed Business Association, the ability to identify tasks or Economic Development problems and develop solu­ Council, and Education Foun­ tions to same.” dation. He has been involved He added that he listens to in designing and establishing all aspects ofa problem before foundations for student developing creative solutions scholarships and enrichment and is willing to accept help or programs in two school advice when given or John P. Ryan, superintendent of Walkerville Rural Community Schools in Oceana County, spent three years as vocational director at various intermediate school districts in the state before becoming a superintendent in 1974. He served at Burr Oak, Holton and Imlay City before his present assignment. Among degrees he has earned is educational specialist in general education administration. solicited. Ryan said, given the the responsiblity of educating opportunity, he believes he their children to respect can make a positive and solid themselves, others, property contribution to the Maple and to learn self-discipline,” said Ryan. “Society must also Valley district. Ryan’s credentials include a take a role in promoting bachelor’s degree in values that support proper distributive education from behavior and respect for each Western Michigan University other and our community.” Ryan said he believes ifthis (1965), a master’s in that field in 1968 from Wayne State is done along with the University, where he was schools, their job of teaching granted a teaching and voca­ the basics and high-level tional certificate for the State thinking skills will be of Michigan; and an educa­ accomplished. “The schools today are fac­ tional specialist degree in general education administra­ ed with so many different re­ tion (1970) from Central quirements, changes and ex­ pectations from everyone that Michigan University. He said his professional they must not try to be all goals are to “develop and things to all people,” com­ maintain a sound financial and mented Ryan. “They must managerial structure; develop concentrate on developing in­ and maintain self worth and dividuals who can think in a pride in the student and his or positive manner with the men­ her accomplishments; tal capacity to cope with the establish a positive learning technological and moral issues climate; keep an open door facing our society.” He said the schools today policy for all people to allow them to discuss their ideas or have some students who are concerns for the school; and “not making it” and believes acknowledge positive effort this issue must be addressed. “However, I feel that and compliment the schools are doing a good job, deserving.” Ryan noted that according but like anything else, there is to the dictionary, education is always room for improve­ “the act or the process of ment,” concluded Ryan. educating; discipline of mind ”Our greatest challenge today or character through study or is to prepare our students to instruction.” He added that cope with a rapidly changing this process cannot be the sole world and to do so with respect and pride and a com­ responsiblity of the schools. “Parents today must accept mitment to a better society.” COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 1V4” 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. October 2, 1990 _Page 9 Benefactor listing revealed for scholarships Donations in memory of Greta Firster have reached a total of more than $1,000, making the Greta Firster memorial the newest Benefac­ tor listing ofthe Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Latest contributions in memory of Greta Firster were received from Maple Valley Education Association, Wallace and Elinore Graham, Sharlot . Spurs, Onalee Gabriel, Dorothy Benton, Guy and Vivian Adsit, and Pete and Doris Benton. A memorial for Carole Zellers was received from Becky Kelsey Strange. Latest contributions for Putnam Public Library given The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory of George Frith by Bill and Eva Hampton. Other contributions were in memory of George Kellogg by Ray and Sue Hinckley; Margaret Wagner by Bob and Dorothy Betts, and Bill and Eva Hampton; Iva Hynes by Norm and Barbara Sand­ brook; and Russell Mix by Bill and Eva Hampton. The library has received a donation from the Muzzleloaders from a portion ofthe King and Queen contest for the children to be used for the purchase of educational books for the new children’s wing. Contributions for the refurbishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors' and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names of donors will be listed in the book of con­ tributors and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. fch??*si,IR •*«l»hn^i l»hn^i [--® Otkragp" ,*® Hfag ftbiitifiii t<nLtai’(ta UK cartel I is i Yitkitak IESr ■ Qn jrasso- s EtBJOtMtl !■■ krtfdljlkil na ligg ie ta 1k)e ^ni rnjw®1 ns<md:< , Ki ?®'* J£*«rS J£* *<«•*! ***•'? a<*i* * Woodworker completes Opera House refinishing project Kirt Chapman has nearly completed a 6-weeks project of stripping and refinishing all the woodwork in Ver­ montville’s 1898 opera house. This included a wainscoated wall at the rear which required three stripping to return the wood to its natural mellow beauty. Window and other trim had to first be remov­ ed. Chapman, a Vermontville native now of Lansing, said the yellow pine is in excellent shape, but was "absolutely black" when he began the job. The historic building is being renovated with a state grant and local contributions. Open house is set for Nov. 11. Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — FALL CLEARANCE MTD 20 Inch 3% HP .J I* LAWNMOWERS $11499 Reg. ‘141.99 • SAVE 20% ■ ■ Assembled and ready to go! While supplies last. Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30*5; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays in Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 ■ School Lunch Menus Donations in memory of George Frith have been received from Vem and Eloise Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Baxter, Norm and Maplewood School Barb Sandbrook, Rosss and Lunch Menu Joan Jarrard, Gilbert and Wednesday, Oct. 3 Huldey Corkins, William and Pizza, com, peanut butter Mary Hickey, Alberta Gard­ sandwich, cherries. ner, Edward and Ruth SchepThursday, Oct. 4 pman, Louis and Donna Hot dogs, potato patties, Hickey, Alberta Gardner, Ed­ carrot and celery sticks, ward and Ruth Hildebrand, applesauce. Robert, Helen and Ruth Ann Friday, Oct. 5 Todd, Richard and Louise Ravolli, peas, meat or Todd and families, Lois and cheese sandwich, peaches, Jason Ackett, Alan and Julie birthday cake. Hamilton and family, Elaine Monday, Oct. 8 Ainslie Welt, Wally and Geri Hamburg gravy, mashed Stoll, John and Margaret potatoes, bread and butter VanderWeele, Jake and sandwich, peas, pineapple Marian Zuidema, Elmer and pudding. Junia Jarvie, and Elbert and Tuesday, Oct. 9 Dorothy Carpenter. Com dogs, tater tots, com, jelly sandwich, mixed fruit. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Six-week parenting classes to get under way Oct. 11 A six-week parenting class will be offered this fall by Region 13 and Maple Valley Community Eduation. The class will be taught by Hildred Peabody and held at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Thursdays, beginning Oct. 11. STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) will offer parents a realistic down- Photo workshops to be held this fall ■’ Wb • ".• A Sandra Noot memorial was received from Belva Jean Green. Newest listing of 1990 Funders ($100 donated during a calendar year) are Leslie Boldrey, Eleanor Boldrey, Maple Valley Class of 1972, Friends of Greta Firster, and the George Frith Memorial. They join the other 1990 Funders, Kevin J. Brock Memorial, family and friends of Florence Cheat, Bismark Community, Jerry Hartenburg Memorial, Dorotha Brumm Memorial; Elmer and Junia Jarvie, Gerald D. Gard­ ner Memorial, Muri Ham­ mond, M.V. Alumni, M.V.E.A., family and friends of Donna Todd Gelina, Muri and Mary Hammond, and Nashville H.S. Class of 1945. Two photography workshops will be held this fall at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The first will be on basic photography from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. This mini-class is designed to cover in one evening the basic fundamentals ofbetter picture taking, and how to get the most out of photographic equipment. The second workshop, scheduled for the following Tuesday, Oct. 15, will be titl­ ed “Nature Photography.” The evening will include tips and techniques on the art of nature photography, the tools and tricks that professionals use to achieve magazine cover results and spoting overlooked beauty and deciding which kind of film will best serve particular needs. , The workshops will be led by Jim Hammond of J H Photographic Studio in Nashville. A small fee will be charged for the workshops. To enroll in the class, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. “IT’S CIDER TIME”!!! HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS. Festival every Satur­ day until Oct. 27. Watch Cider Making Water Powered Press. Oct. 6: 10am-4pm, Mini Pow­ wow (White Pigeon Family). OcL 13: 10am-4pm & Oct 14: noon-4pm, Cival War Re­ enactment, living history camp. Oct. 20: 10am-4pm, French Voyager Camp, Folk Music. Oct. 27:10am-4pm, Kids Week, (Scout, Clubs, etc.) Good Food, Hay rides, apple dumplings. Lots more!! Scheduled/Special tour. Adults $2.00 Students $1.00. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park entrance. 616-795-7530. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 to-earth approach to meeting the challenges of raising children today. It will explore effective and enjoyable ways parents can relate to their children and it helps them toward realizing the goal parents want most: to raise responsible children who will grow into responsible adults, capable of living meaningful, happy lives. This six-session workshop has a discussion group format, which provides an opportunity for parent interaction. To enroll, or-for further in­ formation, call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. There is no charge for the class. Purchasing the book is optional. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 3 Fish nuggets/sauce, pork and beans, fruit jello, butter sandwich. Thursday, Oct. 4 Tacos/chips, lettuce/cheese, mixed fruit, peanut butter sandwich. Friday, Oct. 5 Hot dog on bun, green beans, pears, cookie. Monday, Oct. 8 BBQ on bun, peas, pears, pudding. Tuesday, Oct. 9 Chicken nuggets/dip, mash­ ed potatoes, fruit choice, but­ ter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 3 ♦Salad, *Taco’s/shell, lettuce/cheese, com, apple. Thursday, Oct. 4 ♦Salad, *Sloppy Joe/bun, ♦Com Dog, broccoli, pears, salad bar. Friday, Oct. 5 ♦Salad, *Bu rritos , ♦Sauce/cheese, peas, fruit cocktail. Monday, Oct. 8 ♦Salad, Hamburger/bun, ♦Cheeseburger/bun, ' chips, com, pears, cookie. Tuesday, Oct. 9 ♦Salad, *Hot dog/bun, ♦Ravioli, mixed vegetables, pineapple, peanut butter sand­ wich, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessaries, Vises, Fans. TOOL SALS ttRtRil mcmoist 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Barry-Eaton District Health Dept. 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, Ml 48813 Phone: (517) 543-2430 or (517) 485-7110 110 W. Center Street, Hastings, Ml’49058 Phone: (616) 945-9516 What is wic? Good Nutrition for You and Your Babyl WIC supplies extra food for • Women - pregnant or breast-feeding • Infants - under 1 year • Children - 1 to 5 years Ask about the free health screening available during WIC process if you are qualified! Additional Maternal Child Services available at Barry-Eaton District Health Department: • Mich-Care • Medicaid Health Screening • Well-Child Check-up • Immunization Clinic • Maternal Support Services Program • Prenatal Classes for those who qualify. Please call to schedule appointment or for additional information. For info, on Free Prenatal class scholarships contact... Sue Thurtia 945*9516 Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Weekly $224 $300 $376 $452 $528 $605 $681 $757 Biweekly $ 447 $ 600 $ 752 $ 904 $1,056 $1,209 $1,361 $1,513 Monthly $ 969 $1,299 $1,628 $1,958 $2,288 $2,618 $2,948 $3,278 Yearly $11,618 $15,577 $19,536 $23,495 $27,454 $31,413 $35,372 $39,331 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 2, 1990 — Page 10 Maple Valley Lions blank Pennfield 14-0 to remain in first place tie touchdown by Darrell Stine with 6:56 left in the fourth quarter. The score turned a tenuous 7-0 lead into a secure 14-0 win. Maple Valley’s first score came on 20-yard run by Dan Franks with 7:19 to go in the third period. The score was set up after a nice punt return by Franks and a key 14-yard pass from Jason Hoefler to Brent Haag. Maple Valley statistically was only slightly better than Pennfield. The Lions had more total yards (173-135), but were outrushed (137-126). The difference was Pennfield, which has averaged 35.7 points per game, could not complete any of its 13 passes and d suffered four interceptions. “We were hoping for a lit­ tle better offense,” Mittelstaedt said. “But we were pleased with the yardage we It was only a step, but make no mistake about it. It was a huge step. Maple Valley took advan­ tage of four turnovers while Pennfield failed to capitalize on Lion mistakes. The result was 14-0 Lion win which keeps Maple Valley (5-0 overall, 3-0 league) for first with Bellevue. Pennfield drops to 4-1 and 2-1. Despite putting his team in the. drivers seat for the school’s first SMAA cham­ pionship since 1988, Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt downplayed the significance of the win. “I like this team, but its too early to be talking about championships,” he said. Mittelstaedt’s team surviv­ ed four turnovers, but Pennfield’s three interceptions and one fumble proved costly. One of the interceptions was returned 12 yards for a Lion jayvee football team suffers first loss The Maple Valley J.V. football team tasted defeat for the first time this season with Freeport man aces hole in one contest John -Booher of Freeport, Mih,^j.scored a hole-in-one at Mulberry Fore Golf Course and erttered the 30th annual Drambuie Rusty Nail Hole­ In-One Sweepstakes. Booher and William J. Hecker, the golf professional who validated the entry are both eligible to win this year’s grand prize in commemora­ tion of the sweepstakes1 30th Anniversary; a ^-week trip for two to Scot fld, VIP tdur of the Drambi Liqueur Co. Ltd. and $1,0(1 Eash. a 36-14 loss at the hands of Pennfield. The Panthers jumped out to a 16-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Scott English scored both Lion touchdowns on 1 yard runs and Steve Hopkins caught a 2 point conversion pass. The offense was led by Tom Snyder with 59 yards on 11 carries and Scott English, 45 yards on 9 carries. Leading the way on defense was Tom Snyder, Steve Hopkins, Bret Flower, Kyle Neff and Grant Simpson. The Lions will try to get back to their winning ways this Thursday when they take on Hopkins at home. Game time is 7 p.m. Nashville Residents PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, October 11, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nashville Coun­ cil Chambers. Purpose: To discuss proposed abandonment of the west half of the alley running east and west between Phillips Street, Wash­ ington Street, Cleveland Street and Gregg Street, Village of Nashville. Nashville Village Council did get.” Franks led the rushers with 13 carries and 56 yards while Ron Merrill added 10 carries for 45 yards. Travis Hokansen had 13 tackles and Dan Franks 12 to lead the Lions. Scott Casteele added 10. Maple Valley travels to Hopkins Friday. Vermontville Jr. High gridders beat Saranac, 22-8 Saranac was stung by Ver­ montville’s seventh and eighth graders Saturday, 22-8. The offense picked up 216 yards on the ground and 120 yards in the air. Leading rusher was Cliff Weller with 130 yards. Weller’s first carry was a 91-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Keith . .Carpenter had 19 yards rushing for the day and a 15-yard pass reception from Weller for a touchdown. Quarterback Gabe Priddy sprinted for 58 yards, scroring two points after touchdown and one touchdown run of 43 yards as time ran out on the clock. Wayne Moore carried the ball for nine yards. Chuck Brand tackled Saranac ball carriers 12 times, followed by Priddy with 10. Shane Scott had seven tackles before being injured and Weller had the same number. Carpenter and Moore had six tackles each. Rick Dunn had five followed by Clint Babbitt and Damon Patrick with four a piece. Tony. VanderVlutch had an interception to stop a Saranac drive late in the game. Vermontville, 3-1, will play at Lake Oddessa Lakewood next week. Starting time is ap­ proximately 2 p.m., followed by the fifth and sixth grade game. Community Notices Maple Valley’s Dan Franks (21) tries to sidestep a Pennfield tackler in the Lions’ 14-0 whitewash Friday. Nashville players win festival 3 on 3 tourney A team featuring two Nashville players won the Hastings 3-on-3 Summerfest basketball tournament. (Left to right) Randy Joostberns, Terry Kizer, Tony Joostberns and Kevin Rost comprised the team with Joostberns and Rost being Nashville residents. NOTICE Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery lot owners it is leaf For Sale Automotive time again. Please remove all artifical flowers, vases, pots or FOR SALE: 1986 Pontiac anything else that might get lost Sunbird SE Coupe, 5 speed when we are blowing leaves. We manual trans., AC, cruise, can not be responsible after stereo, tilt wheel, loaded with October 1, 1990. Large urns do extras and clean. $4,800. Call not need to be moved they are (517)726-0502. okay as they sit. Thank you for Business Services your help. By order of Cemetery Board ATTENTION THORNAP­ PLE LAKE/NASHVILLE residents; winter storage for For Sale boats, cars, campers, household KATHY’S CARPETS: New goods, available at Nashville and show carpet of all kinds, Mini-Storage, M66. Phone priced right. $1, per sq. yd. and 1-616-795-3713.___________ up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, Call 945-3512 for appointment 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334._____ SEASONED HARDWOOD ROOFING-SIDING­ $30 a cord, delivery possible at REMODELING-NEW extra charge. 517-726-1184. CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. clings Sanitary Service, | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 Serving Hastings & Barry County Communities Since 1950 Real Estate • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL ■ INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS - MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL Open to Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 90 Gallon Kart Service Available NEW HOME- Second home purchases from 10% down, interest rate 5.75% 1st year graduated payment mortgage for 15 years, at 10.75 A.P.R. Need refinancing to consolidate debts, cash out or payoff current land contract Self employed. We have special programs for you. No application fees for anyone. Call Federal Mortgage Corpora­ tion at 517-426-5154. Happy 40th Birthday WAYNE GOULD on October 5th Love from ... Your Family REGISTRATION NOTICE for GENERAL ELECTION TUGS., NOV. 6,1990 the Qualified Electors: Vermontville Township to COUNTY OF EATON. STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that I will be at my home: 470 E. Main, Vermontville Tuesday, October 9,1990 — Last Day From 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. ...for the purpose of receiving applications for registration of the Qualified Electors in said township. JANICE L. BAKER Vermontville Township Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 • Cross Country, Home, Olivet, 5.00 p.m. • Golf, Home, Belding, 4:00 p.m. • Freshman Girts Basketball, Home, Portland, 5 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, DeWitt. 4 30 p.m. p • J.V. & Varsity Girls Basketball, Home, Pennfield, 5:30 p .m THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 • J.V. Football, Home, Hopkins, 7 00 p.m. • Golf, Away, Battle Creek Central, 8:00 am. • J.V. & Varsity Girls Basketball, Home, Paw Paw, 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 • Varsity Football, Away, Hopkins, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 „ HOMECOMING WEEK • Freshman Girts Basketball, Home. Charlotte, 5:00 p.m. • J.V. & Varsity Girls Basketball, Away, Bellevue, 5:30 p .m. • Golf, Away, Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Lions varsity eagers split pair of contests The girts’ vanity basketball team defeated Battle Creek St. Philip 62-49 Monday night. Thursday night, at Pewamo-Westphalia. Maple Valley had a 60-53 setback. Maple Valley used a steady performance to upend a St. Philip team with a 6-3 record. First quarter action ended with the Lions gaining a 10-6 lead. Anna Goodrich tossed in nine ofher 19 points in the se­ cond quarter to send her team into halftime with a 28-20 lead. A second half scoring ad­ vantage of 33-29 gained the Lions the SMAA win. The Lions record climbed to 4-4 overall and l-l in league play. Anna Goodrich had just an outstanding evening with 19 points, 10 steals and seven assists. Janet Botdrey had 12 points and eight steals. Kaylie Orman grabbed 13 rebounds and had eight points. Others adding to the scoring were Tammy Ashley six; Jen- CARD OF THANKS The family ofGeorge Johnson Kellogg wish to extend our deep appreciation to our relatives, neighbors and friends who have shown us so much kindness at the passing of our loved one. Thanks to Dr. Hildebrandt, doctors, nurses and staff at Pennock Hospital, to all who made his last few days more comfortable. A special thanks to the Nash­ ville Ambulance Crew, Reverend Brooks for his words of comfort, to the VFW Post 8260 and Dad’s Post for their part in the service. To the Ladies Auxiliary for serving the lunch, to Putnam Public Library, Carl's Market, and to Mr. Gcnthcr who gave us so much help in our time of sorrow. Mrs. Janet Kellogg Mr. & Mrs. Terry Kellogg Mr. & Mrs. David Kellogg Shari Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Crawford Grandchildren & great grand­ children EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12" WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete Vermontville 5th, 6th grades have 0-0 tie Vermontville and Saranac’s fifth and sixth grade football teams battled to a 0-0 tie Saturday. Vermontville was able to rack up 138 yards on the ground and 34 in the air, but couldn’t get the ball across the goal line. Ben Woodworth led the team both on offense and defense with 50 yards on the ground and a pass reception of 16 yards. He came up with seven tackles. Josh Cook carried for 30 yards, Nick Waara for 17, Brady Simpson for seven and Greg Shook for one. Jason Thompson and Mason Special Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 6:00 p.m., Sept. 19, 1990 Present: Wm. Flower, I. Baker, J. Krolik, H. Stewart, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. Absent: T. Spoelstra, C. Viele. 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: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Baker to approve the minutes of the special meeting held September 18, 1990. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 3. Interview Paul Storm: The interview with Superintendent Candidate Paul Storm was conducted. (T. Spoelstra entered the meeting at 8:00 p.m.) 4. Interview - John P. Ryan: The interview with Superintendent Candidate John P. Ryan was conducted. 5. Candidate Review: President Flower appointed two committees (Baker, Krolik, and Stewart)/ (Flower Spoelstra and Tobias). Committee members agreed the two final candidates were Ozzie Parks and John Ryan. Visitations would be scheduled the week of October 1, 1990. Board members attending visitations would be Messrs. Flower, Spoelstra and Stewart. 6. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWV. VERMONTVILLE Goodrich led the Lions with 15 points and four steals. Janet Boldrey had 12 points and seven rebounds. Jennifer Swartz made two three-point shots and finished with eight points. Tammy Ashley had eight points and eight re­ bounds. Others scoring were Leigh Stine, four; and Emily Butler. Lisa Long and Jen­ nifer Phenix, two apiece. The Lions will travel to Pennfield Wednesday and be host to Paw Paw Thursday. Trowbridge each had a pass reception. Defense was a team effort as 14 players had tackles. Trowbridge had six, Jon Bowers and Brandon Hannon five each, Tony Avilable four and T.J. Burton and Trev Wawiernia had three a piece. Next Saturday’s game will be at noon, against Lake Odessa at the Lakewood High School field. Maple Valley jV lose to Pewamo - Westphalia Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team lost to Pewamo-Westphalia last Thursday, 58-25. Renee Rosin and Lori Carpenter led the Lions with eight points each. Stacie Hawkins added five points and Kelly Eastman two. The Lions fell behind early, 22-6, at the end of first quarter and could never catch up. Preston White scored the first touchdown of the season for the Vermontville third and fourth grade football team Saturday against Sunfield, but the local squad lost 46-6. White’s 54-yard run would be the only points for the day, as the local team was no match for the sweep from Sunfield's offense. Vermontville’s defense was in for much of the game. Sun­ field’s offense was skifful at picking the right hole for long gainers. In spite of the score, the defense statistics showed that each of Vermontville’s players had at least one tackle. Leading tackler was Preston White with 11, followed by Justin VanAlstinc, eight, Jeff Granger seven, and Adam Thompson, six. Kyle Kincs and Aaron Dempsey each had five; Jared Carpenter three; Ken Lacksheide, Scott Stickles and Jeff Braden had two each; and Nick Baker, Joey Bowers and Jay Bumford each had one. White led the offense with 67 yards gained in three car­ ries. Adam Thompson had eight yards gained, followed by Jared Carpenter with seven and Aaron Dempsey three. Justin VanAlstine had an 18-yard pass reception from QB Ken Lacksheide. Vermontville, now 0-3, has next Saturday off. Lions seventh grade eagers lose to Olivet The Maple Valley seventh grade girls’ eagers lost to Olivet 25-17 last week. Leading the Maple Valley girls were Tracy Hickey with three steals and nine re­ bounds; Nichole Kirwin with two steals, nine rebounds and six points Amanda Bryans, two points; Samantha Ashley, two points; Jody Hickey, two points; Crystal Hubka, two points; Jessica Fawlcy, two points; and Justine Quick, with one point. A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Baker to authorize Bill Flower to schedule an airplane allowing visitations to Walkerville and Deckerville on the same day. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Adjourn. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Baker to adjourn the meeting. Time: 10:11 p.m. Ayes: All present. Meeting adjourned. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. Special Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 7:02 p.m., Sept. 18, 1990 line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies nifer Swartz, five; Sara DeGroat, three: Emily Butler, two; Lisa Long, two: Jennifer Phenix, two; Leigh Stine, two and Tina Yost, one. On Thursday. Maple Valley fell behind early. 22-15 after the first quarter. Poor free throw shooting (3 of 12) by the Lions helped P-W to a 38-25 halftime advantage. The Lions outscored P-W 28-22 in the second half, but could not get any closer than six points. Third and fourth grade gridders lose to Sunfield Thank You CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank everyone who helped make my birthday party such a success. Thanks to my children and grandchildren who had the party for me. Thanks to my grandson-in­ law, Tom McMillen for video taping the party. Thanks to everyone who sent cards and gifts. A big thank you to the children and grandchil­ dren who came from Florida. A special thank you to my daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Gary Nickel for hosting the party in their home. Hubert Lathrop Tuesday, October 2 1990 — Page II Present: Wm. Flower, I. Baker, J. Krolik, T. Spoelstra, H. Stewart. Absent: R. Tobias, C. Viele, C. Wolff. 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: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Baker to approve the minutes of the special meeting held September 12, 1990. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 3. Interview: The interview with Superintendent Candidate Dr. Ozzie Parks was conducted. 4. Adjournment: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Baker to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:45 p.m. Ayes: all present. Meeting adjourned. Ronald Tobias, Secretary Board of Education THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF 9/19/90. • • • • • • • Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber Andersen Windows Paneling Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints • • • • • • • Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Tools Electrical Plumbing Hardware 852-0882 SEE US FOR — • DELIVERY • PLANNING ESTIMATES • SAVINGS �The Mople Volley News, Noshville, Tuesday, October 2, 1990 — Page 12 IR [It •h; t IIB In; V' 0 i«i >' •! v >: * •..••iiis-assatltlt ijii iiUhU* *Stiii.-tL'.'i;iiilllli>r H..I II WIC ACCEPTED s■’I siW! illii ei "Where Pleasing "You Pleases Us" 726-0640____ h'' >* OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 I'li di' - no no— COOPOMS o« nole iteew - > w &$159 Bi I 28-OZ. ii( 79< Paper Towels SINGLE ROLL TOMATO CATSUP Asst. Var. Shurfresh I !*! $199 I lb _ .<^^1 ili i ''i! 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(piiiiS il l«M!f ii: gijjhiiil I.*’ f h. .1 ■iW- ' ,1 'f9>j � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-10-09.pdf 49c98600dc9f8c9bb1c25f9f5b4c69c0 PDF Text Text F Bulk Rate PAID "’f s s ’C urch urc Street S ree I* . ni, 49058 Hasti.n gs_ , ni-, 49058 new U.S. POSTAGe HASTINGS, M' 49056 Kuvuon onaru* Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 11 — Tuesday, October 9, 1990 School panel to negotiate with superintendent candidate by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board of Education apparently favors Ozzie D. Parks of Deckerville as the man to succeed Carroll Wolff as new superintendent. A committee of three was selected at a special meeting Wednesday to meet once more with Parks, this time to discuss possible contract terms. Parks is the board’s favorite of three finalists, who were picked from an original field of more than 30 applicants. Longtime Maple Valley Superintendent Wolff will retire at the end of this year. Board President William Flower, Secretary Ronald Tobias and Trustee Harold Stewart comprise the special committee. The meeting is ex­ pected to take place some time this week. Parks was recommended by a board committee that made recent visitations to his district and to the district of candidate John P. Ryan of Walkerville. Flower, Stewart and Trustee Charlotte teenager gets life in Nashville rape, robbery trial by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StiffWriter CHARLOTTE - A run­ away from a youth home who admitted to raping and robbing a pregnant woman at gunpoint during a February burglary in Nashville was sentenced Friday to life in prison for armed robbery and up to 94 1/2 years for sexual assault. Daniel Lee Mooney, 17, pleaded guilty in August to breaking into the house on Clark Road near Maple Grove Road to look for money. But when the woman returned home with her 6year-old nephew, Mooney locked the boy in a closet. Mooney pointed a gun at her and told her to go to the bedroom, telling her "I'm not afraid to pull the trigger." After the sexual assault, Mooney ordered the woman to hand over her purse and took about $70 from her wal­ let. The runaway from a youth home near Albion had planned to kill himself after­ ward. But he changed his mind when the victim offered to take him to Nashville to buy cigarettes. Mooney forced the 25-yearold victim and her nephew into her car and drove to a gas station in Nashville. The woman pretended to buy ci­ garettes, walked into the store and asked employees to call the police. Employees distracted Mooney long enough for the victim to pull her nephew out ofthe car. Mooney fled the scene and crashed into a tree on Philadelphia Street. He was captured shortly afterward by Nashville Police and Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Mooney pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 22 to a charge of firstdegree criminal sexual con­ duct committed with a weapon and to armed rob­ bery. In exchange, two counts of kidnapping were dismissed when he was sen­ tenced Friday. Additional charges for car theft, burglary and for olher offenses will not be filed by the prosecu­ tor's office as part of the plea agreement Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster handed down a tougher minimum sentence than the 15-to 30-year terin recommended by the probation department. Still, Mooney will be eligible for parole after 10 years in prison. Just prior to sentencing, Judge Shuster ruled that Mooney would be sentenced as an adult, though he com­ mitted the crime before his 17th birthday. Normally, of­ fenders under 17 years old are See Teenager, page 2 Ted Spoelstra made the visits in one day via a flight arrang­ ed by Flower at low cost to the district. The trio and their pilot flew first to Sandusky in Sanilac County. They were met there by Parks, who drove them to Deckerville, where he has been superintendent since 1982. Parks holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Western Michigan University and was superintendent at Mendon for eight years prior to joining the Deckerville school system. Several of Parks’ married children still live in the Men­ don area. The visitation committee inteviewed people in the school system and the community at Deckerville. Later that day, at Walker­ ville in Oceana County, they were met by Ryan, who has been superintendent there since 1986. He holds a specialist degree in general education administration from Central Michigan University. “Both candidates appear to me to be well qualified,’’ said Flower. “I have no doubt either one could walk in here and do the job well.” He added, however, that the consensus of the visitation committee favored Parks. “He is a very easy man to talk to and knows his job,” commented Spoelstra. “We had a very good response (about Parks) from everyone we talked to (in the school and community).” Stewart said he felt that See School, page 2 Local street paving project continues Reith-Riley, prime contractors for a state paving project of Nashville's Main Street, began the final step of the $131,000 job last Wednesday. Cold milling bitumionous road surface was laid from Brumm Road to Church Street, a six-tenths of a mile stretch. The project also included new concrete curbs and gutters installed a week earlier. Fuller Street Elementary students to get ‘fire prevention' lessons by Susan Hinckley Helmets and Scott air packs are among the firefighter's standard equipment that will be displayed in a fire prevention program at Fuller Street Elementary school Wednesday. Nashville fireman "Chip" Smith explains the air tank to his son, Jason (center), and friend Nicholas Mapes as the youngsters try on helmets for size. fc k A * th « £ StaffWriter “Stop, drop and roll” will be one of the lessons learned by Fuller Street Elementary students in a fire prevention presenation Wednesday. The program will be presented by “Chip” Smith of the Nashville Fire Dept, to mark national Fire Prevention Week Oct. 7-13. Smith will be assisted by Jason Ackett, a Maple Valley senior who is a fire cadet with the NFD. The presentation in the all­ purpose room at Fuller will be for kindergartners and second and fourth graders. It is done this way each year, so that a child sees the program once every two years. By including the kindergarten and the fourth grade each year, Smith says a good “first and last impres­ sion” is made during the stu­ dent’s formative years at Fuller. This is the fourth year Smith has been in charge of the local program. A simulated bedroom scene will be set up to show the children proper exiting pro­ cedures in case of a fire at home. They also will be taught such things as the “stop, drop and roll” techni­ que that is used when one’s clothing is on fire. “This is not to scare the kids,” noted Smith. “We teach them that there are good fires and bad fires,” the good fires being such things as campfires, those in a fireplace, and fire used in cooking. But safety with such fires is stressed. The youngsters also are shown a short videotape ofthe proper method of exiting a house in case of fire. Pre­ school children ages 5 and under and adults 65 and over have the highest fire death rates in U.S. home fires, said See Fire, page 2 In This Issue... • Mission project takes Methodists to reservation • Kellogg Elementary elects officers • Co-op Nursery gets community support • Hickey, Joostberns named homecoming parade grand marshals �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 9, 1990 — Page 2 Fire prevention lessons, Smith. Roughly 80 percent of all civilian fire deaths in the nation ocCur in home fires. “Households can expect to average two fires serious enough to alert the fire depart­ ment in an average person’s lifetime,’’ said Smith. Smoking materials are the number one cause of home fire fatalities in the nation, he noted, while heating equip­ ment is the number one cause ofhome fires. Cooking equip­ ment is the number one cause of home fire injuries in the U.S. Storing matches and lighters out of children’s reach is an important safety precation, noted Smith, and parents should be alert to clues that their youngsters have been playing with such things. “Watch your children for unexplained bums on their hands,” recommended Smith. Other safety tips stressed for fire prevention were look­ ing for overloaded electrical outlets and frayed extension cords; watching out for flamnunable liquids and improper­ ly stored trash; keeping exits clear; checking heating equip­ ment and chimneys; making the kitchen fire safe; and keeping smoke detectors maintained. “Having a smoke detector in your home cuts your risk of dying in a home fire in half,” commented Smith. He said smoke detector bat­ teries should be replaced year­ ly, and this is easy to remember if one designates a certain day (birthday, an­ niversary, special holiday) as from front page PREVENTION IS SERIOUS BUSINESS the annual day for this special task. “Smoke detectors don’t do any good unless they are maintained,’’ said Smith. Fire extinguishers also re­ quire regular inspection and, ifnecessary, must be recharg­ ed, he added. The children at Wednes­ day’s program will be presented with “Junior Firefighter” badges, which are peel-back stickers to be worn on their clothing. They also will receive coloring books portraying various facets of fire safety, and hand outs that shows them how to plan and draw a proper escape route from their individual home or apartment. McDonald’s restaurants, State Senator Jack Welborn and AAA Insurance have donated the items for distribu­ Children’s Rain Slickers wqVaq /Ot Knzlr* 1r Sizes 2-14, Asst, colors & styles............. Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Socks . Buy 1st pair at Regular Price Get 2nd Pair of Equal-Value at ... - V2 PRICE Hometown Apparel "Your Family Clothing Store" • " 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa |*y 374-8730 hours: m-f 9 to 5; tion this year.. Others who have provided them for past presentations in­ clude Hastings Mutual In­ surance, Mace Pharmcy, Eaton Federal Savings Bank and the Hecker Agency. “Any time we have asked for anything for fire protec­ tion week, they have been more than willing to give,” said Smith in expressing ap­ preciation to businesses and individuals. Phone stickers carrying the local fire emergency number and window stickers for householders who want to alert firemen to rooms where children are sleeping also will be available from the local fire department during the week. Smith will have an open house at the local fire station from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, and from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. The public is invited to stop by for a visit. "Chip" Smith of the Nashville Fire Department awards "Junior Firefighter" badges to his son, Jason (left) and Nicholas Mapes, two of the Fuller School students who are to see a fire prevention program this week. The peel-back sticker badges are among items that will be presented to children at the program. School panel to negotiate with superintendent, Parks was “real open” with the committee. “I feel Mr. Parks would fit best in our school system, and we could work best with him,” added Stewart. He also said he felt the board could not find anyone who could better handle the financial aspects of running the district. Tobias, however, challeng­ ed that statement, noting Parks’ present district has twice the state equalized valuation (SEV) of Maple Valley and therefore more funds for operation. The visitation committee said they heard repeated praise of Parks’ honesty and integrity during interviews with Deckerville residents. “He gets very high marks in Deckerville for honesty and integrity,” said Spoelstra. He noted that even the sole critic they found (one who express­ ed displeasure with Parks over his handling of a labor dispute) had added: “But you will never find a more honest man.” Flower said that in view of the facts of the case involving the labor dispute, he would have supported the position taken by Parks. Negotiation of salary is the next step facing the Maple Valley board. They said Parks told them he receives $58,000 per year at Deckerville, but had not indicated what amount he would expect at Maple Valley. This and other pro­ posals of a potential contract will be hashed out when the committee meets with Parks this week. In other business at Wednesday’s special school board meeting, Supt. Wolff expressed concern about the cost and complexity of a new system placing special educa­ tion students back into the local school district instead of sending them to Eaton In­ CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass............ 6:30 p.m. Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m> Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .......6 p.m. . Wednesday: AWANA............ 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ....7 p.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 09625735 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD there are no easy answers," said Wolff. “It’s a change that is here, and there will be more in the future.” He said two special educa­ tion students are presently in­ volved, one of whom moved into the Maple Valley district just a few weeks ago. The other previously was atten­ ding classes at EISD. The board then went into executive session to discuss two items dealing with labor negotiations. Teenager gets life for rape, robbery, considered juveniles and are under the jurisdiction of the probate court system in Michigan. But prosecutors in the state have the option of trying a minor as an adult based on the offense, and judges can sentence minors as adults. Shuster read a letter written by Mooney the night before the robbery and rape in which Mooney said he was going on a murder streak called "Helter Skelter n," a refer­ ence to the 1968 Charles Manson murders in Califor­ nia. Court-appointed defense at­ torney David Dimmers on Friday described Mooney as an abused youth, abandoned by his parents and sexually Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL termediate School District at Charlotte. Among other problems he discussed is a situation in which a separate bus route must be established to transport just one special education student. He said one ofthe questions to be resolved is the pay rate for teachers’ aides, who must now handle these wheelchair­ bound students. “This is something we have not dealt with before, and from front page NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... A.M. Service...... P.M. Service ....... Wed. Service....... 9:45 a.m. ...11 a.m. ..... 7 p.m. ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St.,-Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship..............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER abused by a relative. Mooney, who was wearing restraints when he was brought into court, said he was afraid of going to prison and told the court he was sorry for what he did. The series of events lead­ ing to the assault and robbery began Feb. 27 when Mooney, originally from St. Ignace, stole a car and left Starr Commonwealth Home for Boys near Albion, accord­ ing to Barry County Deputy Sheriff Detective Ken De­ Mott. Mooney, originally from St. Ignace, drove north and crashed the vehicle into a ditch near Vermontville later in the day. He hitched a ride to Nashville, broke into a from front garage and spent the night there. The following day, Mooney broke into that home and stole a .223 caliber rifle. Later, he walked around the comer and broke into the home on Clark Road. De­ Mott said. While Mooney was in the second house, the woman and her nephew returned home from grocery shopping. "I was searching the house, looking for stuff, and they came home from shopping," Mooney said in August. "I hid in the bedroom across from the living room. Later, I came out and pointed the gun at the nephew." See Teenager, next page PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:30 a.m. 1:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .......11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. October 9, 1990__Page 3 Lamies to observe 50 years of marriage Carroll (Pete) and Joyce Jones Lamie of Nashville will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 16. The couple was married in 1940 at Joyce's parents' home in Nashville. They have lived in Nashville for the past 46 years. Pete formerly lived in Charlotte. Joyce is originally from Nashville.He retired from Diamond-Reo in 1975. She has been a housewife and is a member of the local garden and extension clubs. They have attended the Nashville Methodist Church. Their children are Roger and Margaret Lamie of Lacey, Wash; and Dennis and Barb Lamie of Charlotte. The Lamies have four grandchildren: Carol, Kerri, Kim and Bob. Due to Joyce's illness, the family suggests a card shower to honor the couple. Cards may be sent to: Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lamie, 704 Reed St., Nashville, Ml. 49073. * 9 > m * • O > Styles Just ForJVou from Styles-R-Us Spiral Perm Special $36° _ — a Wednesday is SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY • O m October 9 Children’s Hair Cuts 6 & Under Styles-R-Us Tues, thru Fri. S^OO 224 Main, Nashville WALK-INS WELCOME Ph. 852*1757 SYLVIA HOEVE Nashville resident joins KCC honors organization Paul R. Bell of Nashville was one of 31 new members who were inducted recently into the Kellogg Community College Alpha Nu Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, national honors organization. Dr. G. Edward Haring, vice president for instruction, shared remarks with the group concerning leadership and scholarship. Chapter Presi- KJS JSk SAVE dent Shannon Williams, Vice President Ed Moreno, Secretary Lori Heinz and KCC Advisor and History in­ structor Elizabeth Neumeyer participated in the program. Dr. Paul R. Ohm, KCC President, presented Williams and Heinz with certificates earned at the Phi Theta Kappa national honors institute held this summer in New York. miim:y Surviving your teen years seminar planned for Oct. 16 1 te ft foltaii; (i), tajWfiinta taiiljMaita taultotaii temiWiO M Wtaraaif stated IniaSlitk ^tiM^ a ii it to® i®1 initbBwto jntitup' 3$ ’3* ng - J The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice and Olivet Community Education are cooperatively sponsoring a program called “Surviving Your TeensTeenage Years” Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Olivet Middle School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The speaker, Mona Ellard, Extension home economist, will cover the primary changes in the physical, men- Teenager gets life from page 2 The boy ran outside. Mooney followed and met the woman as she was un­ loading groceries from her car and ordered them both into the house. The case was delayed twice pending psychiatric examina­ tions to determine Mooney's competency to stand trial. The second examination at the Ypsilanti Center for Forensic Psychiatry came at Dimmers request. Mooney was ruled compe­ tent in May by District Court Judge Gary Holman after the judge read the results of Mooney's first examina­ tion. Authorities said the victim delivered a healthy baby boy in June. tai and social lives of teens plus how family, school and peers can affect teen thinking. The seminar will demonstrate how to help teens take respon­ sibility and make decisions and to increase interpersonal family communication skills. Advance registration is re­ quired. The seminar is free. Call Olivet Community Education at 749-9204 to reserve a seat. ANNOUNCING OUR NEW AUTOMATED TELLER SERVICE Vermontville Council meeting postponed Last Thursday’s regularly scheduled meeting ofthe Ver­ montville Village Council was postponed because a quorum of council members was not able to be present for the session. The meeting is expected to be rescheduled at a later date, said Village Clerk Sharon Stewart. For Sale KATHY’S CARPETS: New and show carpet of all kinds, priced right. $ 1, per sq. yd. and up. 2154 W. M-37, Hastings, Mi. Next door to Bob’s Gun & Tackle. Hours: Tuesday thru Fri., 9:30-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-2:30 p.m. 948-8334. Vermontville Senior Citizen Night Tuesday, Oct. 9 p.m. at CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Free Meal Serving Swiss Steak With Eaton Federal's Automated Teller Machine and your SPIRIT -CARD, you can access your Eaton Federal savings or checking account 24-hours a day. SPIRIT will save you time and money while offering you the convenience of doing all your financial business under one roof. Eaton Federal is dedicated to providing you with the same fine service for 53 years. Stop in or call for more details. When you need cash fast...Reach for Your SPIRIT! Celebrating 53 Years of Progress Celebrating 63 Veara of I’rogresa Eaton Federal Bank — FREE ENTERTAINMENT — Come One! Come All! Sponsored by Vermontville Lions Club Ph. 726-0670 for Reservations FOUIl CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Hap ids - 6G3-1551 Olivet- 749-2811 FDIC INSURED J J OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Equal (lousing LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 9, 1990 — Page 4 Local briefs enlivened 66 years ago new radiator was necessary, and Mr. Sherman stood the News briefs, local items expense of it. and reports from rural cor­ — Mrs. E. L. Parrish of respondents enlivened The Detroit has taken the Edith Nashville News in the early Fleming home for a threeweek stay in the old home part of this century. Local tidbits normally filled town. With her are her the final page of each issue, daughters, Mrs. Arthur D. Stansell and Mrs. Howard A. particularly in the 1920s-30s. “Country Letters,’’contain- Howe. For the weekend Mr. ing items of interest from Stansell and Mr. Howe were neighboring localities, were here from Detroit, and Mr. clustered inside the issue, and and Mrs. C. E. Parrish and other briefs were scattered children, which was the first throughout the pages of The time the family had all been News. together in Nashville since the The issue ofOct. 9, 1924, is death of Mr. Parrish many years ago. Old Nashville typical. Let’s take a look: friends are enjoying the stay — Principal Shigley of the of the family here and hope high school came near fur­ they will come more often. nishing the village with a bit — Prosecuting Attorney of excitement Saturday. He Kim Sigler was in town Mon­ used a match at his rooms at day on business. the Smith & Kring establish­ — Bootleggers were ment to sterilize a needle, then numerous in town the latter threw the match in a box on part of the week. the bed, supposing the match — C. J. Betts is installing a was. dead. He went new heating plant at the State downstairs, but after a little Savings bank. time he thought he smelled — Von B. Fumiss has smoke, so he went upstairs to returned from a business trip investigate, finding the bed­ to Chicago. Miss Pauline Furding badly burned and blazing niss, who is attending M. A. furiously. He smothered the C. at Lansing, visited the fire and the damage will be weekend with her parents, comparatively light, and fully Mr. and Mrs. V. B. Fumiss. covered by insurance. — Mrs. Frank Price, as a — The high school athletic delegate of the WCTU, will association is confining its fall attend the state convention in activities to baseball, and the Detriot this week. first game was played at Ver— Miss Hazel Kinne spent montville-«on Friday of last the weekend at home, returnweek, the locals winning by a ing Monday to her school in good margin. A return game the Briggs district. will be played here Friday — The Rev. and Mrs. A. afternoon. Games also have Longfield went to Portland been scheduled with Sunfield Tuesday to attend the Grand High School. River Baptist Association. — Rob Sherman hitched his — W. J. Liebhauser is team on Maple Street Satur­ building a large addition to the day night, near the rear of coal sheds at his plant east of Zemer Hardware. An exten­ the passenger station. sion reach stuck out behind — Mrs. Cora Bergman has the wagon box. Two young moved into the rooms over the ladies from Maple Grove Kraft store in the Kocher drove along with a Ford, turn­ block. ed out far enough to miss the — Mrs. Ottie Lykins wagon box, but the reach got returned home Monday from the radiator of theirr car, a 10-day visit in Winchester, wrecking it so badly that a Ind. by Susan Hinckley Alice Phillips of Traverse City was a guest of Estella Bacheller Thursday. — A. L. Noyes picked ripe cherries from his tree a few days ago, this being the se­ cond crop this year. — Grading is about finish­ ed on the Covert Road work on the old State Road from Hosmer’s comers west to Stoney Point. — J. C. Hurd, Jesse Guy and Glenn Conley attended the Durant & Star dealers’ convention last week in Lansing. — Mr. and Mrs. Van Pendill attended the Barry-Eaton undertakers’ association in Eaton Rapids Monday afternoon. — Roe Tuttle was home from U ofM for the weekend. He just had to get hold of the steering wheel of that new Studebaker. — Mott Bloom of Howard City is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Will Ireland, and has enjoyed several good fishing trips. — The Evangelical LAS will have a bake sale at Lem­ mon’s Market Saturday fore­ noon. It is asked that all the baked stuff be brought in by 9:30 a.m. — Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Sprague and son, Donald, and Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Sprague and son visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Crabb in Carson City. — Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Reid and son of Hastings visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cruso, and called on Mr. and Mrs. John Deer in Vermontville. — A. E. Davis is having the Park Theatre thoroughly renovated and brightened with fresh paint. Watch The News next week for announcement of opening date and attractions. — Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hanneman returned Saturday from their motor trip to Wisconsin. They found ex­ cellent roads all of the way Football was out and baseball was in, when the Nashville High School athletic association decided in October 1924 to confine its fall activities to the latter. The school, however, had traditionally fielded a football team since 1906. Here the 1916 squad is seen on the old Riverside athletic field with their coach, Prof. Rockwood, standing at left center. Visible in the background is the rear of the Main Street business district. and had a most enjoyable trip. — The Rev. and Mrs. F. E. Putnafi and daughter Marilyn are spending a few days with relatives in Jackson. — Elder J. W. Roach will preach at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mix Sunday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. An invita­ tion is extended to all. — Bom Wednesday, Oct. 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shaw, a son. — George Brooks and Miss Iva Castle, both of Belding, were married at the Evangelical parsonage by Rev. F. E. Putnam Saturday evening, Sept. 27. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hess. — Elmer Cross took three oil paitnings, his own work, to the Charlotte fair and captured two premiums. — Mrs. Cora Graham went Friday to Applegate to spend a few weeks with thew Rev. Will Joppie and family. John E. Taylor took Mrs. Graham to Charlotte so that she might take an early Grand Trenk train. — Mr. and Mrs. Len W. Feighner leave today for Flint and Detroit, where she will visit while Mr. F. puts in a couple of weeks in the eastern part of the state in the the in­ terest of the Michigan Press Association. — Daniel Clever had a bad fall Monday afternoon while taking a vine down from a tree, receiving a nasty cut on the head, which Dr. E. T. Morris fixed for him. He is now around as usual, with no serious effects. — Velva Penfold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Pen­ fold, had the misfortune to fall from a teeter board and break her leg and dislocate a bone in her. ankle Monday while at school. Dr. C. K. Brown mended the damaged limb. — The Woman’s Mis­ sionary Society of the Evangelical Church will meet with Mrs. B. J. Reynolds Wednesday afternoon. The second chapter of the book, “Ming Kwong, the City of Morning Light,” will be reviewed. — Mr* and Mrs. John E. Taylor were in Vermontville last Wednesday attending the dedication of the two big boulders, which are memorials. The smaller one is where the first home was built, and the larger one is where the first school house was erected. Both were log buildings and both built previous to 1840 by the Ver­ mont colony that came to the present site ofVermontville in the years 1836-40. The Hon. John C. Ketcham and wife were present, the former delivering a splendid address. The schools attended in a body. These markers were placed under the direction of the Vermontville Grange. — Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dahlhouser were in Moline Monday last week to attend the funeral of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aleck Stauffer, former residents ofthis place, and un­ cle and aunt to the Dahlhousers. — Robert Smith of Big Rapids and Frank Smith of Kalamazoo spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith. — Joseph Hickey died of pneumonia in Vermontville Friday night at the private h hospital of Mrs. Hall. The funeral was at St. Cyrill’s Church here Monday morning and burial was in the family lot in the Cathloic cemetery at Ionia. Last week Wednesday morning the funeral of Mr. Hickey’s son, Richard Hickey Jr., 35, was held at St. Cyril’s. He also died of pneumonia. Both will be John and Ella Taylor were among the crowd of spec­ tators attending the 1924 dedication of two memorial boulders marking the sites of Vermontville's first house and school. The couple is seen here in 1915 at their home at 223 Reed St., Nashville, where he was a crate maker and machinist. She was a correspondent for The Nashville News and other area papers. Her family, the A. P. Dentons, had Vermontville roots. greatly missed in Vermont­ ville. Mr. Hickey attended the funeral of his son. — A successful parent­ teacher’s meeting was held at the Feighner school Friday, Oct. 3, with every mother represented in the school but one being present. A short play was given by the pupils, followed by the reading ofthe letters they are sending to various states. The meeting then was turned over to Mrs. Francis Burgess, and the following officers were elected: president, Mrs. Ed Palmer; vice presidents, Mrs. Elmer Franck and Mrs. Glenn Moore; secretary, Mrs. Blanche McPeck; treasurer, Mrs. Owen Hynes. (Woodland News) A serious accident was narrowly averted at the main comers late Friday night when Frances Smith, with a load of boys, came down from the east too fast and ran into Mahlon Fuller, who was com­ ing from the north and expec­ ting to go straight through south. If Fuller had not turned west just as he did in an attempt to avoid being hit, this item would have been a dif­ ferent story. Both cars were considerably damaged, the Fuller car the most. (North Castleton) George Rowlader had bean threshers and clover hullers all in one day last week. Mrs. Rowlader entertained the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Aid Society Wednesday,. „ (.Sheldon Corners) — Friends and neighbors- gave Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klont a reception Thursday evening and left them a few useful presents as a reminder of the occasion. All welcome Mrs. Klont to the neighborhood. (Barryville) — Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lathrop are tak­ ing the Kalamazoo Normal teachers’ extension course at Hastings this year. (Dayton Comers) — Mr. and Mrs. Marion Foreman and Irvin Eddy and family visited Lake Michigan Satur­ day near South Haven, where they had driven to see about getting peaches. (West Vermontville) — Roy Weeks has been the busiest man in the neighborhood the past week, harvesting and delivering his crop of cabbage to the Heinz Pickle Co. in Nashville and Hastings. He had nearly 40 tons from two acres. (Lakeview) — Charlie Chapman has rented the Lee Bailey farm and moved on the same. (South Vermontville) — Vem French and family are out from quarantine for diphtheria, liiey expect to move into Vermontville this week. (East Castleton) Mrs. Bert Heckathorn and A. Kaiser and family were under the doctor’s care with pto­ maine poisoning last week. (Maple Grove Center) — Mrs. Sumner Sponable, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. Stella Mason, the last week, was called home on account of an accident. Her son, Lynden, who was work­ ing among electric wires, got hold of a live wire, but had presence of mind to kick himself loose from the post, took a drop of about 20 feet, dislocating his shoulder and bruising one of his legs quite badly. Mrs. Libbie Clark is doing a friendly act by helping Mrs. Mason, who is gaining in health and we hope will soon be able to get out among us again. (Kalamo department) — Bert Sprague is coming out fine and while not so as to get out and do a day’s work yet, he does do the chores, etc., easily and is feeling perfectly good. (Morgan) — The teacher treated the pupils to a weenie and marshmallow roast and buns Tuesday evening. (Southwest Maple Grove) — Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanton and children and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cheeseman went to the Lake Shore after apples and peaches Thursday, returning Saturday. (Martin Comers — Arnold French of Spring Arbor, an old neighbor and boyhood friend of Hiram Cosgwell, was a caller at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cogswell Sun­ day afternoon. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. October 9, 1990 — Page 5 Nashville Lions Club featured in district publication J-Ad Graphics News Service The Nashville Lions Club was honored as Club of the Month of District 11-C-l in the June issue of “Lions of Michigan.” The article described the local Lions as “energetic, fun loving, workaholic gentlemen. The Nashville club dates back to September 1942, when a group of interested men gathered and began look­ ing for others. On Nov. 2, 1942, 21 men signed the charter and the Nashville Lions Club came into being. Two of the original members, Bruce Randall and Laurence Hecker, are still liv­ ing but are no longer in Nashville. “The club is proud of its many key members, as well as its one Life Member, Lion Nelson Brumm,” noted the writer. The club has been well represented at the district level with many committee chairmen and zone chairmen and two deputy district gover­ nors, Brumm and the late Douglas Vogt. “One of the unique things about this club is that at the first meeting ofthe month, no meal is served as club business is conducted. However, the second meeting is always a Ladies Night. The lady Lions attend and are always treated to a good pro­ gram. The ladies are so much a part of the club that when a new Lion is inducted, his wife stands with him and takes the same obligation. This has been the practice for more than 20 years. “Lady Geneva Brumm is the calling person. These Lions call her with their reser­ vations .and she calls the church where these meetings are held.” The article listed the numerous activities of the Nashville group: “The club has sponsored the Community Birthday Calendar for 25 years. As a service to the community, all the school functions, ball games, plays, concerts, etc., are listed at no cost to the school. To allow as many students as possible to enjoy the evening of the Homecom­ ing basketball game, the Lions sell and take tickets. They also pay all of the officials for the game. “The club also participates in international programs. For example, all seventh graders in the Maple Valley School are enrolled in the Lions Quest program. Since the Maple Valley School District is also a part of the Vermont­ ville Lions Club area, this is a cooperative effort. Coopera­ tion is found in other areas, as the two clubs help sponsor 11 members of the Lions All­ State Band, and this year the clubs entertained the senior boy graduates and their dads for an evening of fun and dessert. “At the local level, the club has donated glasses, a braille typewriter, and an air condi­ tioner to a child with a severe breathing difficulty. They gave $400 to the ambulance fund and $2,000 for a radio for the ambulance. The Lions of Nashville presented the first electric scoreboard to the athletic field. The club is assisting in the construction of two houses in Nashville with the Habitat for Humanity organization. “With the other Barry County Lions Clubs, they presented a tele-caption unit and a whirlpool bath to the Barry County Medical Care Facility and Provincial House. They also gave a tele­ caption unit to Pennock Hospital. Eaton County Sheriff urges drivers to buckle up for safety “It’s back to school time,” says Sheriff Kelsey of Eaton County, “and let’s get our children back safety.” When driving to school, responsible drivers and wise passengers know to buckle their seat belts and use child restraint devices, the sheriff Sjr We would like to Welcom e^ ® > Millie Gould Darlene and Belinda are also ££ here for all your hair care needs. "The Mirrors image" /zilie wiuoia iujaaeH MMr stylist for Men, women * CMMren Hl N. Mein, Nashville 852-9192 3~,% 044444444444444444444444444444444444440 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 “Sportswise, the club spon­ sors a golftournament to raise money for the Douglas Vogt Memorial Scholarship Fund. Four $100 scholarships have been given and this number will be increased this year. They also presented the trophies at the Barry County Fair for many years.” Preservation projects at historic Charlton Park also receive help from the Nashville Lions Club in funds, as well as work, noted the writer of the magazine ar­ ticle. The club also makes donations to all ofthe district, state and international Lions projects, which includes Welcome Home for The Blind, Leader Dog School, the Michigan Eye-Bank and Transplantation Center, the Vision Enrichment Service, Nashville United Methodist Church — ANNUAL — TURKEY DINNER Saturday, October 13 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Roast Turkey and All the Trimmings Tickets — Adults $5.00 • Child 5-12 s2.50 4 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Washington & State St. Nashville 4 44 says. “There are many excuses that people use for not buckl­ ing their seat belts,” Kelsey says, “but seat belts and restraining devices are needed any time you and your children get in the car.” All driving can be dangerous. And it’s important to wear seat belts even when traveling at a low speed or go­ ing only a short distance. According to studies, more than half of the accidents causing injury or death occur at speeds less than 40 mph. Fatalities involving non-belted occupants have been recorded as low as 12 mph — the speed at which one would be driving in a school parking lot. Since three out of four fatal accidents occur within 25 miles of home, seat belts are needed for both short and long trips. It is false to think that by not wearing belts one can be sav­ ed if thrown from the car. In this scenario, the probability ofdeath is almost five times as great. “All adults must be buckled and all children secured, as reports of beltless safety are untrue. Under almost any set of collision circumstances, people are much better off belted up inside the car,” the sheriff says. Motor vehicle collisions are the number one killer of young children. Whenever parents, children or others get in a car, make sure everyone has buckled their seat belts and all small children are secured before taking off. “Seat belt laws are made to protec you, so let’s all stay safe this back to school season and every season,” says Kelsey. Members of the Nashville Lions Club, "energetic, fun loving, workaholics," were honored as Club of the Month in the June issue of a Lions district publication. The article detailed the many activities and contributions of the local group , which was founded 48 years ago. This photo appeared on the recently published 1990-91 Community Birthday Caldender, an annual project of the Nashville Lions for the past 25 years. L.C.I.F., Sightmobile, All­ State Band, Hearing and Speech, etc. The Nashville Lions recent­ ly purchased a snow cone and hot dog wagon used at all kinds of events, and it is available to other clubs to rent for their projects. They also cooperate with the American Legion in Vermontville in ser­ ving pancakes at the annual Syrup Festival, the club’s largest money maker. At a recent District 11-C-l convention, Nelson Brumm was cited with an appreication award by International Presi­ dent William Woolard, noted the writer. “The King Lion of the club is Rick Genther. (Note: He has since been succeeded by Russ Furlong.) He is the latest in a long line ofvery fine club presidents. The club is already making plans for its 50th an­ niversary in Lionism and is continually finding ways to be of service to its community.” STANTON'S TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Monday, October 22 • 12 Noon LOCATED AT 432 WEST PLAIN STREET, EATON RAPIDS, Ml with family room in basement. Very large lot. Garage. OPEN HOUSES: Thurs., Oct. 11 - 4:30-6:00 and Sun., Oct. 14 - 1:30 - 3:30. Coll for details! NICE 3 BEDROOM HOME •Only $39,900 for this 3 bedroom home located on 8 acres ‘Good paved road location NW of Charlotte ‘Possible land contract terms (CH-104) Lovely 1987 mobile home 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths 'Approx. 2 acres 'Small pond & trees (CH-103) *3 bedroom home with first floor laundry ‘Born/Gorage ‘Priced to sell in the low $30's (V-51) ‘Great business opportunity! ‘Restaurant with established clientele I ‘Land contract terms! (M-32) located on approx. 160 acres of land. Five bedrooms, 2'/, baths, barns. Sold for $170,000 cash! EXCELLENT VICTORIAN HOME Joe A Marge Andrews ■ 852-0712 Bob Gardner -7264331 Chris Stanton • 543-0598 Cindy Doolittle ■ 7264605 Demis Smith-852-9191 Kathleen J. Swan ■ (Lansing) 323-9536 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 9, 1990 — Page 6 Mission project takes local United Methodists to Indian reservation Painting this house on Wisconsin's Bad River Indian Reservation was one of several tasks undertaken by Nashville United Methodists on a June mission trip. church service one Sunday last June, 15 members of the Nashville United Methodist Church — nine students and nual program that last year took a similar group to a southern black church in South Carolina. This year, six adults — headed for a week of work in the mission field. The trip was part of an an- MAPLEVALLEY MEMBERS OF BARRY­ EATOM BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 1 227 N. 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Directions: Take M-66 south of Nashville to Cloverdale Rd., east to Curtis Rd., Vi mi. north to property. “COUNTRY HOME” Our “Salesperson of the Month” for Sept.! NATURAL WOODWORK - NASH­ 3 bedrooms, natural oak open staircase, hardwood floor in dining area, attractive brick fire­ place in living room. Screened in porch. Don't miss it! Call today! (N-354) VILLE - STATE ST. - 1% 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, new bathroom, all recently remodeled. Oak cabinets and oak trim, open stairway, new windows, 24x32 pole barn and satellite dish included. Maple Valley Schools. NE of Vermontville. (CH-343) DON’T OVERLOOK THIS ONE!! ACRES - $49,900! LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS: $58,000! Good family home. Outside of town. 3 plus bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & a 2 car garage. "Country setting" — Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) COUNTRY HOME ON 10 ACRES - Between Nasb^-> & Has­ tngs. 2 plus tings. pus ’^croom c home, outbuildir^Vprivate setting, great view. Maple Valley Schools. Call Sandy. (CH-345) New" log home on 6 plus acres. 2 bedrooms (plus walkout basement), 2 full baths, large living room, kitchen and dining "combo", nice open deck across front ($79,500 completed or will sell, as is). Property is rolling and has creek and trees. Maple Valley Schools. (CH-355) BACK ON THE MARKET VACANT LAND LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS - 40 ACRE FARM IDEAL FOR HORSES - Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Listed at $74,900! Call Don. (F-319) Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) 20 ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE: lots at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 1.5 ACRE BUILDING “COUNTRY" LISTING ON 2.3 6 room, 2 story, 3 bedroom home "in the coun­ try", sets high, with mature trees. Near Maple Valley High School. Call for an appointL ment to see! I (CH-358) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS ACRES - NASHVILLE • 4 BEDROOMS - 2 story home, close to elemen­ tary school. Call "Doc" for more information. Listed at $25,000. (N-352) - blacktop road near town. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) The Nashville mission group (except for the Rev. Ron Brooks, who was behind the camera) is seen in this photo at the Ashland, Wise., church which was host for their visit. their destination was a Cherokee Indian reservation in northern Wisconsin. Following an overnight stop at a United Methodist Church at Marquette, the group traveled across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the Bad River Indian Reservation at Odanah, situated along Wisconsin’s Lake Superior shoreline. The Nashville group stayed at a United Methodist Church in nearby Ashland. While there, the local peo­ ple helped with a number of projects organized by the Rev. Tom Johnson, pastor of a United Methodist church located on the reservation. Some of the Nashville group painted a house there while the others built a bridge to make it it easier and safer for a wheelchair-bound senior citizen to get from her home to the roadway. “The most memorable pro­ ject was a new clothesline,” remembered Ward Rooks, who was one of the adults ac­ companying the group. “It had to be extra strong because the owner would hang many large blankets on it.” In a misty rain, holes were dug four feet deep into clay. Four 6x6 posts then were put in place with concrete rein­ forcement. Driving by the next day, some of the Nashville group noticed several big blankets hanging on the clothesline, flapping in the wind. For their final project the Nashville volunteers built a new porch and re-roofed part of a house. Their evenings in Wiscon­ sin were spent in a variety of ways, from playing basketball to seeing the movie, “Dick Tracy.” Another time they visited a Cherokee medicine man. “It was a great experience for the group to hear the medicine man talk about In­ dian customs, culture and religion,” said Rooks. Students making the trip were Dawn Othmer, Beth Ew­ ing, Darla McGhan, Weston Rooks, Willy Rooks, Garth Davison, Travis Graham, An­ drea Gardner and Jeni Genther. The adults were the Rev. Ronald Brooks, Tammy Mar­ tin, Mark Martin, Marabeth Graham, Penny Jones and Ward Rooks. Their route home passed through Chicago. While there, a quick stop was made at the Hard Rock Cafe to buy T-shirts, and later the group enjoyed a Chicago-style pizza Cherokee Medicine Man at Bad River entertained the Nashville visitors with tales about Indian customs, culture and religion. at Geno’s East. The caravan arrived back in Nashville the evening of June 23. Said Rooks of the trip: “Much like our mission last year to a black church in South Carolina, there was a realization that people, no matter where they are, are more alike than different.” Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — Diana Kuempel 852-9481 OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT FRI.: Seafood Platter* or Roasted Turkey Dinner w/Dressing. SAT.. Barbeque Rib* or Roasted Turkey Dinner w/Dressing. Includes Soup or Salad. Vegetable, Bread Basket & Dessert. Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 174 SOUTH MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 517-726-1144 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 9, 1990 — Page 7 Maple Valley Co-op Nursery gets community support by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Things are looking up for Maple Valley Co-operative Nursery School. Temporary quarters have been found and a permanent home soon will be ready. Maple Grove Township has consented to allow the children to meet temporarily in its Community Center Building at the south edge of Nashville, and two men have volunteered to do the work necessary to get state approval of permanent quarters in the Nashville United Methodist Annex (former Trinity Gospel Church) at the comer of Washington aand Queen streets. Troubles for the 16-yearold co-op began several weeks ago when the school lost its longtime quarters in the old United Methodist parsonage on Washington Street. The church sold the parsonage on condition of its removal from the site to make room for a proposed addition to the sanctuary. The nursery school was to have quarters this fall in the new addition, but the timetable for its completion has been slowed because of a change in plans necessitated by a zoning problem, and because the old parsonage has not been removed from the site on schedule. The United Methodists then offered the co-op temporary quarters in their annex Earl Furlong, of Furlong Heating and Refrigeration, was at work Friday making new duct work for the fur­ nace at the future home of Maple Valle Co-op Nursery School in the United Methodist Annex building. Furlong is donating his time to make the repairs necessary to get state approval of the site. building. This was fine until an inspector from the state's M.V. Mothers group to meet Oct. 11 The first meeting of Maple Valley Mothers of PreSchoolers will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Ver­ montville Village offices. The meeting will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served and there will be a time to visit. For best selection shop early at... Jordan’s Craft & Gift Shop All handcrafted & unique. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sunday M-66 STATE ROAD — 2 miles north of Nashville — Ph. 517-852*1945 Department of Social Ser­ vices, which must license such operations, decided that the quarters there were not ac­ ceptable without repairs and improvements, estimated to run some $2,000. Many of thw required changes had to do with fire safety. Rose Heaton, vice president of the Maple Valley Co-op, said there were thoughts at that time of disbanding the organization. She tried in vain to locate other suitable loca­ tions for the nursery school, both in Nashville and Vermontville. Last week Heaton wrote a letter to the Maple Valley News asking for community support to keep the nursery school alive. Response has been good. Heaton said that Earl Furlong, of Furlong Heating and Refrigeration, offered to make the necessary repairs in the annex quarters at no cost for his labor. She said Lloyd Wolever volunteered to assist with that work. Heaton noted that the co-op also has receiv­ ed a donation from Nashville Hardware to help with the project. “We are buying all of our materials locally, either in Nashville or Vermontville,” said Heaton, so that the co-op can show its support of the Maple Valley community in return. Parents of the 30-plus nursery school students are conducting an Avon sales fund-raiser. For details on this or on enrollement of youngsters in the co-op, contact Heaton at Nashville Village Hall during A program will be presented and a craft session will follow. The meeting is open to all Maple Valley residents. Those who have preschoolers or children in early elemen­ tary may find the group of particular interest. For more information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. normal business hours. Kim Rodriquez, co-op treasurer, also may be contacted at 726-1033 about contributions of time or energy to the project. Donations will be accepted at the Nashville branch of Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Heaton said it appears nursery school classes can resume possibly as early as next week. The DSS must ap­ prove the temporary quarters in Maple Grove’s Community Center, but since this is a very new building it is unlikley that there will be any problem get­ ting approval. There is no time schedule for completion of the im­ provements at the annex building, but Furlong said Fri­ day he did not expect it to take long. Besides improvements to the furnace, etc., three doors have to be replaced or removed, ceiling tile must be TIMOTHY BURD — FOR — TRUSTEE Maple Grove Twp. Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butler Rd., Nashville FINAL NET HAIRSPRAY NEW SKIN SPRAY LIQUID OR BOTTLE 1 0Z. NEWf SKIN) X MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANACIN replaced, and wood paneled walls must be coated with a fire-retardant paint. Heaton said the co-op has conferred with the United Methodist pastor about mak­ ing the annex building their permanent home rather than having to relocate again into the new church addition once it is completed. The co-op’s annual budget runs between $8,000 and $9,000. This covers utilities (the church charges no rent), the teacher’s salary and supplies. Monthly tuition has been $25 per child, plus fees for equipment and other ex­ penses. In addition, parents of the children must volunteer on a rotating basis to serve as teacher’s aides and janitorial staff. Each child attends nursery school for two hours a day, twice a week. 8 OZ. 244 207 SELECTED FORMULAS REGULAR STRENGTH ANACIN ANACIN-3 too/ A&PIRIN-FREF qmihi museums ANACIN ANACIN MAXIMUM STRENGTH 40’S ANACIN 3 TABLETS OR CAPLETS 100’S TABLETS OR CAPLETS 50’S 309 Sports Editor Wanted 309 Our "Ghoulish Greetings" Greetings ABSORBINE JR. DAB-O-MATIC 2 0Z. For Hastings area series of week­ ly newspapers. Some experience preferred. Call David Young at... Don t forgel Halloween is Wednesday. October 31. AIM*4 AIM* LIQUID LIQUID 4 0Z. $2.19 945-9554 ... to inquire. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 9, 1990 — Page 8 Horse development group to meet All 4-H horse members and leaders are invited to the Horse Developmental Com­ mittee Meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardal Hall at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Agenda items will include committee reports and pro­ gram planning for fall and winter 4-H horse events. Anyone who would like to affect, in a positive way, the lives ofmore than 3,000 youth can make a difference as a 4-H volunteer. Volunteers are essential to School Lunch Menus Maplewood School ♦Cheeseburger/bun, com, fruit juice. chips, Monday, Oct. 15 Wednesday, Oct. 10 Hamburgers, french fries, green beans, fruit, jello. Thursday, Oct. 11 ♦Salad, *Burritos, ♦Sauce/cheese, corn, applesauce. Tuesday, Oct. 16 Monday, Oct. 15 ♦Salad, *Stew/Biscuit, pickles, peaches, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Chili, crackers, carrot and celery sticks, peanut butter sandwich, cherry cobbler. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Sausage wrapped in pan­ cake syrup/honey, potato pat­ ties, orange slices, juice. Friday, Oct. 12 Hot dogs, french fries, car­ rot and celery sticks, peaches. Tuesday, Oct. 16 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, com, bread and but­ ter sandwich, peaches. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Oct. 10 ♦Salad, *Spahetti, *Tuna Sandwich, green'beans, ap­ plesauce, roll/butter. - Thursday, Oct. 11 “ *9alad,, *Chicken patty/bun, *Com Dog, peas, peaches, salad bar. Friday, Oct. 12 ♦Salad, *Hamburger/bun, Fuller St. School Spaghetti/cheese, corn, cherry sauce, bread stix. Thursday, Oct. 11 Pizza, green beans, peach. Friday, Oct. 12 Cheeseburger/bun, pickle slices, baked beans, fresh fruit. Monday, Oct. 15 Fiesta Stix/cheese, mixed vegetables, pineapple, cookie. Tuesday, Oct. 16 Mini-sub/bun, lettuce/cheese, peas, pear. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. the successful delivery of 4-H programs to youth. During the past year, 431 adult volunteer leaders and 79 teen leaders assisted 4-H youth throughout Eaton County. They share their skills, time and ex­ perience to help make the best better. 4-H volunteers come from all backgrounds, educational levels and experiences. Teen leaders help younger members and the club to grow and develop, while acquiring leadership abilities themselves. Volunteers do not have to be experts in specialized sub­ ject matter areas. 4-H leaders build on experience and help young people prepare for the future. Some leaders possess a particular skill or expertise and others volunteer because they like to work with and help youth. They see a 4-H club as a means to teach young people responsibility and expand the members’ in­ terests and abilities. Volunteering provides many opportunities for adults and teens to share skills, and the leaders are rewarded by watching young people grow and develop their skills. 4-H leaders give direction and leadership to young people through local 4-H clubs, which are groups of five or more young people between the ages of 6 and 19 years. During National 4-H Week, -Oct. 7-13, those who have ' served as 4-H leaders are be­ ing saluted for directing, changing, and touching the lives of many youth. The 4-H theme that will be celebrated throughout the coming year is ‘ ‘4-H Makes A World A Difference.” knows grow! JOIN US AT ... Maplewood Great American Book Fair Special Parent's Preview Monday, October 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 8:30 DK 9:00 K 9:30 Toutant 10:00 Baker 10:30 Schoonbeck 12:00 Sherman 12:30 Luyendyk t 1:00 R. Smith 1:30 L. Smith Wedneday, Oct. 17 9:00 Cooley 9:30 Berry 10:00 King 10: 30 Slag 11: 00 Williams 11: 30 Gutchess/Hynes ft 12: 00 K 12:30 DK Thursday, Oct. 18 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. For Students who were not able to come on Tuesday or Wednesday Parents and Grandparents welcome anytime during the above hours. (Obituaries Jack E. Varne HASTINGS - Jack E. Varney, 53 of 4819 East Sager Road, Hastings passed away Friday, October 5, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Varney was bom on March 13,1937 in Lake Odes­ sa, the son of Merle and Hazel (Stalter) Varney. He was a life long Barry County resident and attended Hastings and Nashville schools. He was married to Marcia Pierson on August 24,1963 in Springport. He was employed at Barry County Road Commission since 1957 as a surveyor and superintendant. He coached and played soft­ ball in Nashville and Hastings. He played in the Nashville Golf League, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Varney is survived by his wife, Marcia; sons, Bryan Phyllis (Archer) Munger of Hastings, Wayne of Lake Odessa, daughter, Pamela Miller of Hastings; Mother Hazel Varney of Nashville; four grandchildren; four brothers, Darell and Victor, both of Hastings, Richard of Nashville, and William of Charlotte; one sister, Shirley Douglas of California. He was preceded in death by his father, Merle Varney in 1989. Funeral services were held Monday, October 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend James Noggle officiating. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Good Samaritan Hospice of Barry County. Wilma Jean Kem ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Wilma Jean Kemp, 61 of St. Petersburg, Florida and formerly of Williamston passed away Saturday, September 22,1990. Mrs. Kemp was born September 20,1929 in Ironton, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Ricard; children, Bobbie Jean Weller and Phillip of Vermontville, Bonnie Lee King and George of Miamis­ burg, Ohio, Richard Kemp Jr. and Marsha, Mary Jane Eskes of Lansing and Cathy Mercer and Steve of Eaton Rapids, Pets FREE TO GOOD HOME 8 week old black kittens, litter trained and dewormed. Good w/ children. Call 852-9852. Real Estate NEW HOME- Second home purchases from 10% down, interest rate 5.75% 1st year graduated payment mortgage for 15 years, at 10.75 A.P.R. Need refinancing to consolidate debts, cash out or payoff current land contract Self employed. We have special programs for you. No application fees for anyone. Call Federal Mortgage Corpora­ tion at 517-426-5154. TEN BEAUTIFULLY WOODED ACRES Gaylord area. Excellent deer hunting and not far from the Pigeon River State Forest where Michigan’s elk herd roams. Campsite, survey and title insurance provided. $8500 with $300 down and $125 per month on a 11% land contract Call North­ ern Land Company, (616) 533-6795. Help Wanted NEED STEADY and responsible person to make donuts, early Sunday mornings, experience preferred but will train right person. Call Monday through Friday, 7a.rn.-5p.rn. 726-1000. Farm SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN POLLED HEREFORD Asso­ ciation Annual Fall Sale: Satur­ day, October 13, Allegan Coun­ tty Fairgrounds, Allegan. Show 9:30am, Sale 12:30pm. Selling calves, heifer’s calves and bred heifers. 721-8356 for informa­ tion or catalog. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. Marlene Jackson and Keith, Debbie Kemp of Lansing; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three sisters, Nellie and Carl Eicher of Haverhill, Ohio, Mary Dell and William Fox of Houghton Lake, Bonnie and Robert Rowe ofIronton, Ohio; special friends, Bob and Eloise Clark of DeWitt. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 25, at the Gorsline-Runciman William­ ston Chapel with Reverend Lester DeGroote, Pastor of Nashville Baptist Church officiating. MIDDLEVILLE - Phyllis (Archer) Munger, 70, ofYank­ ee Springs Township, Middle­ ville, passed away Sunday, September 30, 1990 at Pennock Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Munger was born March 21,1920 in Lansing, the daughter of Lee and Cora (Stuber) Archer. She was raised most ofher life in Char­ lotte until moving to Middle­ ville in 1968. She graduated in 1938 from Charlotte High School. She was married to Robert S. Munger on November 15, 1940, he preceded her in death September 18, 1990. She was co-owner and oper­ ator of Munger Hardware in Charlotte, later owned a museum and gift shop at Gun Lake. Mrs. Munger is survived by one son, Richard R. (Kathy) Munger of Springport; two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Ann) Papinchak of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mrs. Douglas (Nancy) Anderson of Delton; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Joyce) Wank of Pennsylvania; three brothers, Glenn Archer of Florida, Ken Archer of Illinois and Raymond Archer of Pennsylvania. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20,1990 at BurkheadGreen Funeral Chapel, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart Associa­ tion, Hospice, Campfire Girls or Camp Frances of Charlotte. Nashville Residents There will be a public hearing Thurs­ day, Oct. 25, 1990 at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Village Council Chambers. Purpose to consider the following zoning ordinance amendments: Chapter XIII “Special Uses” be amen­ ded to delete (d) gatherings for outdoor events, (h) roadside market stand, (o) bazaar, festival, etc. and (p) Christmas tree sales. — NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Nashville Residents PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, October 11, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nashville Coun­ cil Chambers. Purpose: To discuss proposed abandonment of the west half of the alley running east and west between Phillips Street, Wash­ ington Street, Cleveland Street and Gregg Street, Village of Nashville. Nashville Village Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 9, 1990 — Page 9 Nashville's Kellogg Elementary School kids elect council officers J-Ad Graphics News Service Democracy was alive and well Friday at Kellogg Elementary school in Nashville, as fifth and sixth graders elected stu­ dent council officers for the new school year. All ofthe traditional activity leading up to an election also was observed by the youngsters, so that the event also became a learning opportunity. Interested sixth graders earlier had taken out nominating petitions for the posts of president, vice presi­ dent and secretary-treasurer of the council. Each was re­ quired to obtain signatures of at least 25 students in order to be placed on the ballot. The candidates also had to select a campaign manager, have a platform and slogan, and make posters, signs and buttons to promote his or her election. Fifth graders were not allowed to run as officers of the student council, but could elect individual classroom representatives to the board. This is the second School year that Kellogg Elementary has had a student council. Sixth-grade teacher Sandra A "fun and memorable year for all" was promised Briggs said it is an opportunity by Scott Herman, seeking the post of vice president. for students to get actively in­ Each candidate stated his or her qualifications and a volved in the decision-making platform for school improvement. process in certain school matters. candidates. troduced by his or her cam­ The officers and classroom “These kids are going to be paign manager and made a representatives will plan how your voice,” Briggs advised brief statement of platform. to* spend profits from the the assembled students. She Most offered a number ofpro­ school store; will suggest urged them to listen closely to posals for school improve­ ideas for special activities and the campaign promises made ment: a new table in the lun­ special days; may make sug­ by each candidate, asking chroom, more playground gestions for improvements on thought-provoking questions: equipment, more school the playground, the lun­ “Are they making false pro­ dances, the privilege of listen­ chroom or any aspect of the mises? Are they leaders, ing to the radio at lunchtime, school; and can voice con­ movers and shakers? Can you etc. The school store money, cerns from each classroom. trust them?” they said, would be “used The election was conducted Each candidate then was inafter the last recess Friday afternoon. First, all of the students gathered in the gym to hear speeches by the Maple Valley High Schools {Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* I BINGO : । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. 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Vice presidential candidates were Scotty Spitzer, Scott Herman, Sarah Hughes and Amber Davidson. Those running for secretary-treasurer were Marin Smith, Mandy Ashley, Marie Jewell, Erica Reid and WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 - Student Pictures • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Away, Olivet, 5:30 • Golf, Home, 4:00 p.m. • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Away, Saranac, 5:30 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 • J.V. Football, Away, Olivet, 7:00 p.m. • Fresh. Girls Basketbail, Away, Byron Center, 4:00 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 • Homecoming Var. Football, Olivet, 7:30 p.m. • Golf, Away, Regionals SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 • Cross Country, Away, Grand Ledge, 10:00 a..m MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball Tourn., Away, Hastings, 4 p.m. COB0 65^525 Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. 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Seven different Maple Valley players scored touchdowns as the Lions powered past Hopkins 56-0 last Friday in a non-league game. Maple Valley is now 6-0 while Hopkins falls to 3-3. The Lions can clinch a share oftheir first SMAA title since 1987 this week by beating Olivet. Pennfield (5-1 overall, 3-1 league) did Maple Valley a huge favor by crushing Bellevue (3-3, 2-1) 54-13 last week, forcing the two teams into a second place tie. Maple Valley is unbeaten in three league games. Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said his team looked sharp against Hopkins. “We played very well,” he said. “Our line did a greatjob of blocking. “We couldn’t be any better than 6-0 at this point. We just hope to keep playing well.” Maple Valley jumped to a 21-0 first half lead and never looked back. 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Hopkins passes for only seven yards and ran for 100. Maple Valley scored 20 points in the third period and 15 in the fourth. Franks led the defense with eight tackles and Darrell Stine added seven, Duff Laverty six and Rugg and Travis Hokanson five. Lion girls basketball team ups record to 6-5 The Maple Valley girls var­ sity team upped its record to 6 wins and 5 losses with two wins last week. Pennfield fell on Wednesday 53-32 and Thursday Paw Paw entered town and suffered a 70-53 loss. The Lions used 5 points each by Debra Joostbems and Tammy Ashley to grab a 12-7 first quarter lead. Maple Valley extended their lead at half time to 28-16. Ten of the Lions con­ tributed to the scoring to build a 53-32 SMAA victory. Anna Goodrich led the team with 10 points. Kayli Orman and Janet Boldrey each added 8 points. Debra Joostbems pulled down 8 rebounds and had 7 points. Tammy Ashley had 7 points and 7 rebounds. On Thursday night the Lions played Paw Paw for the first time in girls athletics. Maple Valley fell behind early 20-8 after one quarter. The depth of the Lion bench created action to get valley started on its highest scoring quarter this year of 30 points. This 30 point quarter sent the Lions into the lockeroom ahead 38-29. Tammy Ashley had 8 ofher 13 points during this quarter. The third and fourth qaurters had plenty of action. A 15-12 third quarter and a 17-12 fourth quarter increased the Lions lead to 70-53. Four Lions had double figures with Janet Boldrey 17, Kayli Orman 15, Tammy Ashley 13 and Anna Goodrich 10. Kayli Orman had a career high 14 rebounds and Tammy Ashley 12. Boldey had 5 steals and Goodrich 5. The girls will travel to Bellevue and Olivet this week Lion golfers defeat Belding for sixth dual meet The Maple Valley golf team defeted Belding 168 to 183 to win their sixth dual meet of the year. Medalist for the match was Kyle Booher with 41. Ryan Rosin and Kirk Warner had 42's and Jeff Knoll added 43 to the Valley total. Craig Hamilton and Justin Thrun had 48 and 49 for the match. On Thursday, the Lions traveled south to play in the Battle Creek Invitational. 25 class “A” and “B” and only two class “C” teams par­ ticipated in the event. M.V. placed tied with last year’s class “B” state champs Battle Creek, Lakeview. Some of the teams that M.V. defeated in the tournament were Brighton, Waverly, Portage Northern, Ann Arbor Lions with 16 points, while Renee Rosin added 10. Stephanie Bouwens added 4 points, and Stacee Hawkins, Mindy Shoup, Samantha Hughes, and kelly Eastman had 2 points each. On Thursday night the Lions defeated Class B Paw 8th grade girl eagers go 4-0 The Maple Valley eighth grade basketball team traveled to Olivet on Sept. 27. The young Lions beat Olivet 27 to 13. Offensively the Lions could only hit 20% of their shots going 12 for 60 from the field. It was another outstanding job on defense that kept the Eagles to only 13 points. $$of Leading scorers were Joy Stine with 11 and Holly Taylor with 6. Top rebounder was Sarah Leep with 10. Dana Hasselback and Holly Taylor each had 6 blocked shots. Joy Stine also had 6 steals. The Lions will host Bellevue on Tuesday at home and will travel to Saranac on Wednesday. Sunfield 3rd & 4th graders top Nashville Despite a 22-0 loss to Sun­ field, Nashville played a very good*defensive game. They held Sunfield to very little yardage, except for 3 long sweeps, one 60 yard touchdown, one 54 yard touchdown and a 19 yard touchdown. The defense was lead by Jamie Davis with 7 tackles, Andy Adams and Keith Hughes with 6 tackles each and Cory Currier with 4 hay and tillage tools Buy a John Deere 55 Series, 105- to 200-hp tractor now and you’ll earn extra savings on new John Deere hay or tillage tools. 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The selection was announc­ ed last week by Jason Hoefler, president of the student coun­ cil, sponsors of the event. Hoefler said the students chose the two men in recogni­ tion of their work last year in JvjS jSJ-Sv installing new lights on the Fuller Street athletic field. JSvS5kJ‘* 5 “They devoted a lot oftime and equipment,” noted Hoefler, adding that both also have been supportive of the school. Hoefler also expressed apprecation for the effort the men’s wives, Ruth Hickey menswives,RuthHickey and Darlene Joostberns, put JMw1 into the athletic field project. <i l> Atihjhj The ladies prepared food for the crew of volunteers workers who participated in the project, and served it at the field. The crew worked from 14 to 16 hours a day for two days in late August 1989 to com­ *T plete the job in time for start of football season. The work involved remov- 5jfe[S je[ ’ife ing eight old light poles holding incandescent lights and replacing them with four poles with more efficient and powerful 1500-watt metalhalide lights. Hickey, who owns and operates Hickey Electric of Nashville, took charge of the electrical end of the project, while Joostberns, an employee of Lansing Board of Water and Light, brought in heavy equipment at no cost to trench lines for conduit and to excavate holes for the new light poles. All of their time was donated. They spent two weeks preparing for the two big days. What would have been an estimated $40,000 project cost only $23,000, mostly for materials. Of this amount $20,000 was donated by the Maple Valley Band Boosters, leaving only $3,000 to be allocated by the school board. “It was a community ef­ fort,” said Hickey. “The dollars basically all came from the community,” noted Hickey. “It was a community effort, and it worked out well.” ‘‘Without the Band Boosters efforts it wouldn’t have come about,” added ^ii«Worldwide W , 2•»1 ».ub.! I,W^i7 to J® bWMjg^ ** tu^tyfe ■J—’ ®W^Kri communion to be celebrated Sunday Worldwide communion will be celebrated at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church, Sunday, Oct. 7. The Rev. Jerry Bates, retired United Methodist minister, will be serving the 9 WI bblUikiol ■B introta ’ ta ta'iiMli OMETOWNj pkkhMIU ■ I «UE’»h bib jjrifcifr M i rt tat Hil Tom Joostberns (left) and Bernie Hickey have been named grand marshals of the 1990 Maple Valley High School Homecoming parade. The two were chosen by the student council in recognition of their roles in a 1989 project that greatly iimproved lighting at Fuller Street athletic field. Hickey. The Homecoming parade is set to step off from Putnam Park at 6 p.m. Friday and wind its way to the Fuller Street Field. “Dream On” is the theme of the parade. Floats made by each ofthe high school classes will be judged at the athletic field following the parade, and will be on display there during the game with the Olivet Eagles. Maple Valley’s 1990 Homecoming king and queen will be crowned during half­ time ceremonies, and a “Spirit Trophy” will be awarded to the class earning the most points in a week-long spirit events competition at the school. Vermontville Hardware — SPECIAL OF THE WEEK — 36”x54” U.L. Listed Brown Woodgrain STOVE BOARD SQE99 Regular ‘S0“ SAVE *1S— ea — Cash and Carry, While Supplies Last — GET YOUR WOOD STOVE READY FOR WINTER . We carry a full line of stovepipe. 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Hickey is a Nashville native, a 1968 Maple Valley graduate, and has been in business here for 13 years. He and his wife have four children: Ryan, Kelly, Jody and Tracy. Joostberns moved to Ver­ montville from Allegan in 1967 to be closer to his work in Lansing. He and his wife have four grown sons, An­ drew Jr., Tony, Randy and Scott, and a daughter, Debra, still at home. In addition to installation of the new poles and lights, the project at Fuller Street resulted in lowered cost of operation, noted Hickey. The more efficient new lights cut wattage more than half and made it possible to eliminate one meter, thus cutting billing to just one meter. The scoreboard also was rewired at the same time. He said only about half of the schools in this area have such an improved lighting system. “It was quite a project, but rewarding,” concluded 219 S. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Vdl^Nevy ^^ evys^,Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 12 — Tuesday, October 16, 1990 Board of Education OKs proposed $5.7 million budget by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff presented a revised opera­ tional budget for the 1990-91 school year to the Board of Education Oct. 8. The information in the document will be used to com­ plete a budget, which is filed with the state Department of Education. Wolff showed anticipated receipts of $5,738,758 and estimated expenditures of $5,73^,892. “I am pleased to state that the school district, through careful financial operation should be able to operate a balanced budget for the 1990-91 school year,” noted the superintendent. “This will Nashville Baptist Church alley request defeated by one vote proposal. by Susan Hinckley Hastings attorney David StaffWriter The Nashville Village Tripp represented the church Council, by a 4-3 vote Thurs­ at Thursday’s meeting, which day, rejected a proposal to included a public hearing. “The important thing is that abandon the west half of an east-west alley between they do own parcels on both Phillips and Cleveland streets. sides of the alley. ' said The request had been made Tripp. He noted that the east by the Nashville Baptist end of the alley would still be Church as part ofa plan to add open, as well as the entire a fellowship hall-gymnasium length of the north-south to the north side of its present stretch, leaving three alley en­ tranceways into other proper­ building. The church owns all proper­ ties in the block. “It would not deny any ac­ ty abutting the affected section of the alley and all but one cess to property,” he added. The only resident of the parcel adjoining the entire length of the east-west strip. block to voice objection to the An interesecting north-south proposal at the meeting was alley is not included in the Wilma DeCamp. She was ac- companied by her adult children, who live elsewhere, but who are co-owners of her home. The DeCamp property does not abut the east-west alley, but various other con­ cerns were cited, including potential water run-off, relocation of utility lines, and emergency vehicle access via the alley. Mrs. DeCamp also cited the alley's use as a walkway. “I am against closing any alley,” she said. “When we bought the property 40 years ago, it (the alley) was the only access. Lots of children walk down that alley as a See Alley, on page 6 enable the school district to continue the present program through the 1991-92 school year, which is the final year of the three-year agreements with the teaching and support personnel.” The largest expense in the proposed new budget is for elementary education ($1,716,957) with the junior­ senior high school running a close second ($1,561,562). Operation and maintenance of the plant will cost an estimated $571,035, while transportation is expected to run at $527,572. Added costs of special education totaled $353,025 in the proposed budget and guidance expenses have been estimated at $130,564, while $99,208 has been allocated for vocational education. Under the proposed spen­ ding plan, general administra­ tion will take $139,803, while operation of the office of the high school principal will cost $164,955. The office of Maplewood principal will run $65,693, and principals’ of­ fices at Fuller and Kellogg, $47,299 and $34,404, respectively. Overall, anticipated receipts are up $511,149 over last school year and estimated ex­ penditures have risen $337,699. Wolff also presented an an­ nual school district financial report for the fiscal year end­ ed June 30, 1990. It was prepared by the CPA firm of Foote, Iles & Lloyd, auditors for Maple Valley schools, and showed assets of $682,372 on the ending balance sheet. “We ended the school year in good financial condition,” commented Wolff. He noted that the district’s school buses are no longer listed as cash on this report. Of the sources of an­ ticipated revenue for the new year, local property taxes are expected to yield $1,931,983, and state aid will bring in an estimated $3,260,303. The latter payment is based on local enrollment of 1,692 students, said Wolff. “We are still working with Eaton Intermediate personnel requesting approval for local districts to receive greater reimbursement for special education programs,” he added. Special education was another topic of discussion at Monday's meeting. Under a newly implemented inclusion program, certain special education students who formerly had been bused to Eaton Intermediate school in Charlotte are now being sent back to their home districts. Among those now being schooled locally are three youngsters who are wheelchair-bound. Several Maple Valley teachers’ aides and Karen Sherwood, Michigan Educa­ tion Association Uniserv director, were present at the meeting to voice concern over new duties being assumed by the aides as a result of this change. The aides who handle the wheelchair-bound students are seeking board approval for special training to help them learn proper procedure for lif­ ting the youngsters as well as for tending to their medical and personal care needs. They also are seeking extra pay, ad­ vocating an increase of $1.50 per hour for these added duties. “When school started it became apparent thar the needs of these children were very different from needs See Board, on page 2 Fuller Elementary students learn about fire prevention J-Ad Graphics News Service Youngsters in kindergarten, second- and fourth-grade classes at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville Wednesday learned about fire safety in a presenta­ tion by the Nashville Fire Chip Smith of the Nashville Fire Department conducted the day-long presentation at Fuller Street School. He gave the students fire safety tips in a manner they See Fire, on page 2 could easily understand. Chip Smith showed the children how Jason Ackett, NFD cadet, looks in full gear. The men also familiariz­ ed the children with various pieces of firefighting equipment. Department. The event, held in conjunction with national Fire Prevention Week, was conducted by Chip Smith of the NFD with the help of Jason Ackett, a Maple Valley High School senior who is a cadet with the department. Part of the presentation in the all-purpose room at the school was an eight-minute video showing the proper way to exit a burning house. The tape was made at the Smith home in Nashville by a pro­ fessional photographer from back of their hand to feel for heat before opening it, to close the door afterward, and to continue to crawl close to the floor until out of danger. They also learned an alternate window escape method. “You should have two ways out,” Smith told the students. “If the door is hot, open a window and crawl out or call for help.” He also stressed that each family should plan a pre­ arranged spot outside the house where they will meet in case of fire and that each child should immediately go to that spot. He also warned them against attempting to return to the house to retrieve things left behind. “Don’t go back in the house for anything,” said Smith. “You can always buy new things, but you can’t buy a new kid. Nothing is as WKAR-TV who is a friend of the family. Actors in the film included Smith, his son Jason, and neighbor children, Nicholas and Sarah Mapes. The “actors” discussed and portrayed how they would escape from their bedroom if their house were on fire. After the students viewed the film, Smith let several of them act out the proper escape procedure in a bedroom scene set up in the all-purpose room. They were taught to crawl to the door, touch it with the In This Issue... • Michigan schools should remember forgotten state poet • Methodist parsonage to be moved • Maple Valley Homecoming held • Vermontville Lions Club holds seniors dinner �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16, 1990 — Page 2 Board of Education approves budget, (handled by aides) in the past,” Sherwood told the board. She said two aides have in­ jured their backs while lifting the children, necessitating time off from work. One has now returned to duty with medical restrictions, noted Sherwood. She said personal care needs of students were not among specific duties negotiated in the support per­ sonnel contract. “These are not duties in the traditional school role, there is not a pay rate for these jobs,” Sherwood said. “These people need some real training, and with extra train­ ing goes extra pay.” John Krolik, a newlyelected trustee who began his service on the school board in July, questioned why officials had not dealt with the situation earlier instead of waiting until after the new school year started. Cathy Spitzer, one of the teachers’ aides present at the meeting, agreed with him. “We were aware all sum­ mer we were going to be getting these kids,” she said. from frontpage She later noted the aides do not wish to convey the idea that these special students are not welcome, only that aides feel they need training to learn how to properly handle the youngsters and that they are entitled to extra pay for the added duties. “These children have special needs, no one would question that,” said Wolff. A negotiation session set for last Thursday was the first step in ironing out the pro­ blem. School administrators and affected personnel were expected to attend, along with Fire safety lessons taught in schools from front page Jessica Farrah learned that she must crawl to the door and feel it with the back of her hand before opening it. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate valuable as your life.” Another warning Smith gave the students was that in event ofa house fire they must never hide from their parents — something children often do if they have started the blaze by playing with a lighter or matches. The students also were given a close-up look at firefighting equipment and gear to alleviate fear at ap­ pearance of firemen. To help illustrate this point, Smith had teacher Sallie Jo Affolder don a complete fireman’s outfit. The children received col­ oring books and other gifts promoting fire prevention. MEMBERS OF BARRY* EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. 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THORNAPPLE LAKE POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS • 70 ft. lake frontage, watch the sunsets from this beautiful setting! Cottage has bedroom, kitchen and dining glassed "combo" and porch on lake side. shade trees. sun Mature Dock, stove, refrigerator and shed includ­ ed. (CH-346) BACK ON THE MARKET - “New" log home on 6 plus acres. 2 (plus bedrooms deck room, kitchen and "combo", nice open across front Property is rolling and has creek and trees. Maple Valley Schools. (CH-355) VACANT LAND LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS Has been "perk tested." Call (VL-351) "Tate." 20 ACRES ■ PRICE BACK ON MARKET ' “COUNTRY ($79,500 completed or will sell, as is). REDUCED!! POND A WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE- HOME” income" or c be a nice single f snge residence. 8 rooms to“ Nice trees. Gar­ age included. hill. road. Land contract terms. Call Don. k (VL-247) pond, - Nice 3 bed­ room home, pole barn, beau­ tiful setting. Call Sandy. (CH-362) NEAR VERMONTVILLE: 1*5 ACRE BUILDING lots at edge view.” Located between Nashville & Hastings. Coll Hubert Dennis.. (VL-365) ACRES - Near MV High School. Good building site w/possible a spring some trees, good sites, “country - Rolling, building out basement or on blacktop ON 20 ACRES JUST LISTED ■ APPROX. 40 ACRES NEW LAND LISTING • APPROX. 14 on woods, (N-347) Great building sites for walk­ Located — Named Harold Stewart and Charles Viele Sr. as the board’s representatives to the District School Improvement Team, which holds its first meeting this month. The team is comprised of teachers, parents, school board members, business people and other interested individuals in the Maple Valley community. — Approved recommenda­ tions of Bill Rivest, assistant Science projects awarded These four sixth graders were among students in Sandra Briggs' class at Kellogg School who recently earned special recognition for their Life Sciences pro­ jects. The assignment was for the children to gather, assemble and display a collection of seeds, leaves or insects. Briggs said there were many outstanding ex­ hibits. Showing their projects are (back row, from left) Dana Hamilton and Kevin Hansen, and (front row) Teri Sessions and Robb Rosin. principal-athletic director, for the following coaches: Chris Ricketts, varsity softball; Todd Gonser, junior varsity softball; and Mike Booher, junior varsity baseball. Parent-teacher conferences set Maplewood; 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. Parent-teacher conferences to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. at Maple Valley schools are 24, at Kellogg Elementary 25 at the junior-senior high; 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Kellogg; scheduled for Wednesday, School; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, and 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at Thursday and Friday, Oct. Oct. 25, at Fuller Elementary; 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Fuller. 24, 25 and 26. — Chapter I reading School officials said the Maplewood Elementary; and conferences are a vital part of 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at teacher Glenna McDonald: all conference times during the the educational system, giving Maplewood. — Speech therapist Hal three days at Maplewood. parents and teachers the opportunitry to share important Maxson: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 — Chapter I math teacher Lori Bunker: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. information about the most at Maplewood; 1 to 4 p.m. educational means for the Oct. 25 at Fuller; 6 to 8 p.m. 24 at Maplewood; 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at Kellogg; and 1 to 3 children. Oct. 25 at Maplewood; and 6 Several hints for parents on p.m. Oct. 26 at the junior­ to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Kellogg. preparing for the conferences senior high school. — Art instructor Jill — Elementary physical are as follows: Schance: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 education instructor Michele at Maplewood; 1 to 4 p.m. — Talk with your child. — Write down any ques­ Skovera: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 Oct. 25 at Kellogg; 6 to 8 at Fuller; 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 p.m. Oct. 25 at Fuller; and 1 tions you may want to ask. — Ask for ways in which at Kellogg; and 1 to 3 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at Fuller. Oct. 26 at Maplewood. you can help your child. — Band director Dennis — Music teacher Carol Vanderhoef, all conference — Be willing to listen to Kersten: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at times. what the teacher is telling you. Remember that often a child’s behavior is different at school than it is at home. Teacher are trying to gain a better understanding of the students 1-517-852-0940 • Nashville and are looking for help. Nothing that is said should be taken as an insult to you as a parent. — Remember that this is a Call in and let me conference on one child. It is not a time to discuss your ;> know ifyou need more H other children, car problems, etc. The conferences are only 15 minutes long, so try to keep to the subject. Conference times for Depend on specialists in the school district are as follows: — Counselor Kris Green: 1 BOBBIE’S ii Open Wed. & Fri.|f Tanning Time! walkout basement), 2 full baths, large living dining Sherwood and Harlow Clag­ gett, ofthe Michigan Associa­ tion of School Boards, who repesents the local board in labor disputes. The board went into an hour-long executive session at Monday’s meeting to further discuss this matter and a related problem of busing a wheelchair-bound student. In other action Monday, the board: — Approved transfer of teachers’ aide Melanie Winegar from Fuller Street Elementary to the Jr.-Sr. High School working in the special education program. — Hired Laurel Dean and Terry Woodman as teachers’ aides at Fuller Street School and Gloria Klinkhammer as a teacher’s aide in the special education program at Maplewood Elementary. — Gave Transportation Supervisor Gerald Aldrich ap­ proval to accept bids at the November meeting for two new diesel school buses with radios to replace two 1979 gas models that each have more than 100,000 miles on them. pond site. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-364) of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS - blacktop road near town. Land contract terms. 24 ACRES (VL-359) IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. ’ (VL-359) Correction— In last week’s story about Maple Valley’s Homecoming parade, it was incorrectly stated that the Maple Valley Band Boosters had donated $20,000 to the light improve­ ment project at Fuller Street athletic field. It was the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters who contributed the money and to whom Tom Joostbem gave credit for getting the project done. Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville for Farmowners Tnsnranc^tan Trurnble IA t_t PIA Hastings Mutual TVf Insurance Company Were only silent until you need us. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16, 1990 — Page 3 Naturalist introduces Kellogg sixth graders to Michigan mammals Surrounded by her students, teacher Sandra Briggs got a close-up view of the skunk, one of the children's favorite mammals in the collection Jennifer Gardner (left) and Amber Davidson check out the life-like skunk and beaver that were part of last week's program at Kellogg School. a close inspection of each. -The youngsters have been studying life sciences and were able to explain the dif­ ferences between those animals that are carnivorous (flesh or insect eaters), her­ bivorous (plant eaters) or om­ nivorous (both). Potter gave the students tips on distinguishing flesh eaters from plant eaters. Car­ nivorous animals have eyes in front, just as humans do, but the eyes of a herbivorous animal are on the sides of its head. She cited a rabbit and a' horse as good examples of this. The speaker explained this allows a plant-eater to have good peripheral vision of potential enemies while graz­ ing with its head down. “Plant eaters also have more sensitive lips,” said Pot­ ter. “A horse can pick a stone out ofa serving of com.” She said plant eaters have hair right up to the lip line which enhances this sensitivity. Potter also talked about dif­ ferent aspects of the ears and feet of the mammals she ex­ hibited. And she spoke of clues one can get from fur of the animal. “By feeling the fur we can often tell where an animal lives and what he does,” noted Potter. For her presentation she brought along a trunkful of taxidermy specimens that were passed around for the children to touch and examine in a hands-on, learning experience. Michigan wildlife was represented in the collection of specimens brought along by Gloria Potter for her presentation last week at Kellogg School in Nashville. J-Ad Graphics News Service An opportunity to pet a skunk, a beaver, and a wood- chuck and other Michigan wildlife delighted sixth graders in Sandra Briggs’ class at Kellogg School last week Monday. Of course, the animals were not alive, but the specimens, brought to the school by Gloria Potter of the Grand Ledge office ofthe state Dept, ofNatural Resources, seemed very life-like, and afforded the children a chance to make COPE support group meets Monday nights The C.O.P.E. support group for bereaved families will meet Monday evenings, Oct. 15, 22 and 29, at Barry Community Hospice, 911 W. Green, Hastings. The group members take part in a special griefrecovery program. They welcome anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information call Hospice at 948-8452 or the Genther Funeral Home at 852-0840. Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Diana Kuempel Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 'Over 50' group to hold potluck Oct. 16 The monthly meeting of the “Over 50” group will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 12:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Library. There will be a potluck, and each person is asked to bring a dish to pass. Drinks and table service will be furnished. Dema Wright will present the program. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. WANT TO TAKE THESE GUYS OUT? Just stop by Eaton Federal's New Automatic Teller Machine. For 24-hour access to your cash, now is the time to open your Eaton Federal SPIRIT account. With your SPIRIT card, you can deposit, withdraw or transfer funds in your account at Eaton Federal at your convenience ... and you can use your SPIRIT card at all MAGIC LINE and CIRRUS locations. Stop in and GET THE SPIRIT! Eaton Federal Eaton Rapids - 683-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the pas National economy dominates the Nashville News 59 years ago News relating to effects of the Great Depression filled the pages of the Nashville News Oct. 15, 1931. On the national level, Presi­ dent Herbert Hoover planned to take strenuous financial measures to rout the depres­ sion. In Michigan, Governor Wilber Brucker had devised strategy to eliminate the “dole system” and lessen the drain on charities by embarking on an extensive highway work program that would give winter employment to 30,000 jobless men. Also in Michigan, arrests were being made under a state law prohibiting an individual from making derogatory statements about the financial condition of any bank doing business in the state. Following are these stories and other articles of interest to local readers 59 years ago this week. Hoover plan meets universal approval No action in the last two years has so lighted up the business sky as the spectacular conference of President Hoover with Congressional leaders of both parties at the White House and the ex­ ecutive pronouncement that followed the conference. All other and previous efforts in Washington and elsewhere to deal with economic problems pale into insignificance by comparison. Hoover initiated action to release millions of dollars in frozen bank assets, die pur­ pose being to get this money back into circulation, revive confidence, and set the wheels of prosperity spinning again. Essentially, the presidential plan contemplated placing bank assets in a state of greater liquidity by extending the rediscount privilege. In purpose, this is identical to suggestions made by Senator Vandenberg of Michigan and by New York financial leaders, but the President undertakes to accomplish the purpose by a different method. Hoover’s financial program was designed to meet the threatened banking crisis, drive away “foolish alarms” and stop hoarding. It provided for formation of a bankers’ corporation with at least $500 million to rediscount banking assets not now eligible at Federal Reserve banks; ap­ pointment ofbankers commit­ tees by Federal Reserve banks to make advances on assets of closed banks to release locked deposits; action by congress to broaden the Federal Reserve Act to give greater liquidity to the assets of Federal Reserve banks; and advance of addi­ tional government capital to Federal Land banks to provide greater credit for farmers. If necessary, Mr. Hoover will recommend creation of a finance corporation like the war finance corporation, with funds sufficient for any legitimate credit demands. “The times call for unity of action on the part of our peo­ ple,” the announcement said in conclusion. “We have met with great difficulties not of our own making. It requires determination to overcome these difficulties, and above all, to restore and maintain confidence. Our people owe it not only to themselves and in their own interest, but they can by such example of stability and purpose give hope and confidence in our own country and to the rest of the world... 30,000 men will be employed on roads Michigan will spend $10 million on roads in a plan to employ 30,000 men during the winter, with a group of bankers tiding the contractors over, should a financial str­ ingency arise. Armed with extraordinary authority granted by the State Administrative Board, Gover­ nor Brucker and his cabinet set to work to whip a $10 million emergency highway »##%###»##%%%%%% West Michigan ceramic association presents ... * The Twelfth Annual WEST MICHIGAN CERAMIC & and CRAFT SHOW Saturday, October 27 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Sunday, October 28 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Cascade Sports Bar 2845 Thornhills S.E. • Grand Rapids, Ml Ample FREE parking, new ideas, new pro­ ducts, in-booth demonstrations, finished pieces and ceramic and craft supplies for sale and PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR $ CERAMIC and DOLL COMPETITION. & ® PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED ft###############. |#| program into shape. It is designed to bring speedy relief to an estimated total of 30,000 unemployed men. The board voted the emergency measure in a special meeting late Friday. It was the first time in the state’s history so elaborate a winter construction schedule has been undertaken. Projects will be scattered through the Up­ per and Lower Peninsulas, allocated according to the acuteness of unemployment distress. Members of the State Ad­ ministrative Board met Satur­ day morning with the gover­ nor; G.C. Dillman, state highway commissioner; and members of the executive committee of the governor’s unemployment commission to start selecting the projects to be built. Dillman hopes to advertise for bids this week. Although little surfacing can be done during the cold months, grading and draining, bridges and grade separations, can be pushed. All employees will work on a half-time basis, so that the relief may be spread over the greatest possible area. Nor­ mally the state employs bet­ ween 5,000 and 7,000 men on construction and maintenance during the winter. This year, Dillman said, there will be 30,000 in addi­ tion to 3,600 working ex­ clusively on maintenance. The labor employed will be chosen almost exclusively from accredited lists of unemployed, and wherever possible will be drawn from the unemployed in the county or community in which the project is located. (Gov. Brucker) reiterated that if an emergency highway program and other steps will not suffice he will not hesitate to call a special session of the Legislature. He asserted, however, that this is no time to be tampering with tax ex­ periments, nor to enter a general revision of govern­ mental agencies. He denounc­ ed proposed “dole” systems emphatically. This is in line with the re­ cent statement of economists that both employment and goods must be bought to restore the world equilibrium. Idle gossip about bank causes arrest Speaking ofbank conditions generally throughout the country, Fred B. Post, state bank examiner, declares that one of the most potent factors bankers have to contend with is idle gossip and too much talk. Usually this comes from people who have little or no money on deposit and know nothing about the bank’s affairs. A state law, enacted in 1915, is for the purpose of dealing with this sort of pro­ paganda and has been invoked in several instances in the state. At Benton Harbor, one man is out on $5,000 bail, The building of bridges was included in a plan engineered by Michigan's Gov. Wilber Brucker to employ 30,000 jobless men in the winter of 1931-32 on highway improvement projects. This scene of that era shows men installing a guard rail on a bridge at Bradley. Greater credit for the American farmer was part of President Herbert Hoover's October 1931 plan to rout the Great Depression. This unidentified local photo shows a circa-1930s farmer and his "hands" at work. following arrest for spreading false rumors. Others have been found guilty and fined. The law reads: “Any person who shall willfully and maliciously make, circulate or transmit to another or others, any state­ ment, rumor or suggestion, written, printed, or by word of mouth, which is directly or by inference derogatory to the financial condition or affects the solvency or financial stan­ ding of any incorporated bank, savings bank, banking institution or trust company doing business in this state, or who shall counsel, aid, pro­ cure or induce another to start, transmit or circulate any such statement or rumor shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine ofnot more than $5,000 or by imprison­ ment of a term of not more than five years or both.” Aged apple trees are still bearing A few gallons of cider were made last week by G. F. Cramer and Elmer Hart, and the apples were gathered from trees 90 years old. The apples were given them by Robert Sherman east oftown, and the trees were planted by Mr. Sherman’s mother, who died some years ago. “Sherman’s Comers” have been known ever since there was an Indian trail through this part ofthe country. When Mrs. Sherman and her hus­ band first located at this place, she went through the forest on their farm and planted an ap­ ple tree wherever there was a favorable spot for a tree. Many of the trees are still in the spot where she planted them. Robert Sherman still owns 20 of the original 40 acres where this tree planting was done, and the 20 acres adjoin the farm of Mrs. Lena Decker on the south. Mr. Sherman will be 70 years old this fall, and was bom on the place across the road from his 20, and an old bam is still standing on the farm where he was bom. When Messrs. Cramer and Hart use this cider, they will think of the historical old ap­ ple trees, and the pioneer woman who planted them. wife, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Tozer of Detroit, and saw the “Akron,” the newest and largest of our dirigibles and escorting planes that were in the air at the time over Detroit. Mrs. Miller went over Friday with her son. Mr. and Mrs. Tozer came home with her and have been in and out of Nashville this week while Mr. Tozer was calling on trade in this part of the state. Friday they go to Reed City for a few days’ hunting. Killing frost came The first killing frost for this section came sometime Sunday night or Monday mor­ ning, with some freezing, but not affecting everything. Rains have followed. One seeing this vicinity dur­ ing the summer drought would hardly recognize the landscape now, the grass was so parched that it seemed the roots might even be dead, now revived until it seems more like early summer. The trees, many of them “came back” too, and so many have started to blossom all over again out of gratitude for the reviving water. Auto accident Sunday afternoon Elnora Brady, Floyd Castelein and Mrs. Lizzie Brady were going toward Vermontville in the former’s car, and just across the railroad tracks on Reed Street they saw a car coming that was zigzagging in a bad way. Floyd, who was driving, tried to avoid the oncomer, but they collided so that the spare tire on the back of Miss Brady’s car was broken off and about $35 worth of damage was done to her car. The other driver, who prov­ ed to be Jesse Tarbell, kept on and ran into a telegraph pole, breaking it twice and damag­ ing his car somewhat. Gail Lykins was called to the scene, who in turn called of- Saw the ‘Akron’ Mrs. L. D. Miller of the Commercial Hotel spent the weekend with her son and Continued next page �Gora Graham reports her garden beans are blossoming for the second time. From previous page fleers from Charlotte, as the accident occurred in Eaton County, and they arrested Mr. Tarbell and took him to the Charlotte jail, where he still is, but just what the charges against him are was not learn­ ed at this writing. Mrs. Brady was quite badly bruised, but is recovering, and the others were not hurt. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. October 16, 1990 — Page 5 Nearby notes -A trio of bandits, early in the morning, held up two filling Dogs killing sheep stations on US-16 seven miles south of Ionia, and a trio Sheep killing dogs are answering their description abroad again in earnest. Two were seen on M-21 toward the sheep owners alone report Clinton County line, soon decreases in their flocks total­ after. They secured $23 at one ing 35 for last week. and $14 from the other sta­ Sam Marshall, one of these tion, and compelled the night two farmers, lost 19, and John attendants, at the point of Norton, the other, 16, which guns, to accompany them is quite a loss. some distance before they Owners of the dog and were released. sheep alike had better keep -A mammoth apple crop of both eyes open, and dogs had 35,000 bushels on 200 acres, better be kept closely at home. is estimated for this season in the vicinity of Eaton Rapids. -The equipment of LaBelle Another “Springtime” Mrs. Ella Taylor has a blue plum tree in full bloom, and the honeybees are feasting on the blossoms. The tree blossomed and bore fruit earlier in the season. Mrs. theatre, Bellevue show house which has been closed for several weeks now, was sold at a sheriffs sale Tuesday morning of last week. W. A. Young, owner of the building and holder of a chattel morgage against the personal property as security for rent, was the only bidder. Mr. Young is negotiating with Bat­ tle Creek parties to take over the business, but in event a deal is not consummated, he says it is possible he will dismantle the picture equip­ ment and remodel the building for store accommodations. We are here to help you ... • DARLENE • • BELINDA "The Mirrors Image" wiuoi.2 iujaaeM Hair stylist lor Mon, women 1 chlMren 111 N. Mein, Na.hviUe 852-9192 NEW SUMMERS HOURS: HOURS: Mon, by appt.; Tues. 'M2; Wed.-Sat. 9-? Mace Pharmacy HOMETOWN] 219 N. Main Street NASHVILLE LUMBER YARS 852-0845 Only one life — will soon be past HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 219 S. State St. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Only what’s done for Christ will last. 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So let its lessons intervene Against the evils of that scene, That we’ll recall when Halloween Comes back again once more. — Gloria Nowak — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong REALTOR' Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED NASHVILLE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sat. Mass................ 6:30 p.m. Sunday School ....... 10 a.m. Mom. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ........ 6 p.m. . Wednesday: AWANA.............. 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ..... 7 p.m. Church Service ........ 11 a.m. Sun. Mass............... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School......... A.M. Service ........ P.M. Service ........ Wed. Service........ 9:45 a.m. .... 11a.m. .... 7 p.m. .... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. THE NAZARENE GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD BROKER RES. (517) 726-0637 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 office (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ........ 9:30 a.m. Sun. School . 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship................. 7 p.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (% ml. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ....... 10 a.m. A.M. Service .............. 11a.m. P.M. Service ................ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 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.) North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ........ 11 a.m. Sunday: REV. RON K. BROOKS ELSIE E. WOLEVER 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. He u>ho is bent on doing evil con never want occasion. — Publilius Syrus 852-9728 WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ....... 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship............................ 7 p.m. Fellowship Time REV. ALAN METTLER REV. SALLEY NOLEN After Worship �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16, 1990 — Page 6 Alley project defeated by one vote , shortcut.” Virginia Tobias, a member of the Nashville Planning Commission who was present at the meeting, said she totally disagreed that alleys need to be left open as walkways. “The village has adequate roadways and sidewalks,” she maintained. A potential overload of the present storm sewer line serv­ ing Phillips Street and running to the Thornapple River seem­ ed to be one of the main con­ cerns expressed at the hear­ ing. Village trustee Forrest Burd said the present six-inch pipe is inadequate now and he predicted problems if current­ ly vacant land is covered with a structure, hindering natural drainage. Tripp said he did not see this as “such a substantial problem” and recommended the council abandon the alley contingent on approval of a building plan that would pro­ vide for water runoff. Village President Ray Hin­ ckley agreed, saying that the proposed building had nothing to do with the matter at hand, which was a request to aban­ don the alley. He said design of the building is a “zoning problem, not ours.” Trustee Chip Smith said he wanted to know if the church would be willing to pay for part of the storm sewer im­ provement, and Tripp said he believed they would agree to a pro rata share. Several in the audience questioned whether the other property owners along the line should have to help bear the cost of the improvement. Tobias commented that the inadequacy ofthe storm sewer system is not the fault of any individual or any building, but the fault of growth, which she suggested should be welcomed. Trustee Richard Chaffee said he was “really bothered that the church has bought up Obituaries John E. Williams NASHVILLE John E. Williams," 91 of Nashville passed away Tuesday, October 9, 1990 St Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Williams was born on April 8, 1899 in Hastings, the son of Charles E. and Harriet L. (Japhet) Williams. He was a farmer his entire life. Mr. Williams is survived by one sister, Frances L. Irwin of Hastings; three nephews, Les Holden of Battle Creek, Dick Nelson and Robert Nelson, both of Hastings; six nieces, Leona Zimmerman, Florence Kuempel, Alberta Turner, Dorothy Kurr, Doris Sprague, all of Hastings and Margaret Carlin of Richland. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Friday, October 12 at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Robert Mayo officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. houses and tom them down and eroded our tax base.” He referred specifically to the block across from the church where the Baptists have constructed a large pav­ ed parking lot. The lot Was built after neighborhood residents complained about churchgoers’ vehicles parked on areas streets during Sunday services, which normally draw attendance of 700 to 800 persons. “Things change, times change. You’ve got to change with the times,” commented President Pro Tem Ted Spoelstra, who added that he favored closing all alleys. He said aside from the water pro­ blem he was convinced that abandoning the alley in ques­ tion would not inconvenience anyone in the village. Spoelstra noted that none of the alleys is large enough to handle present-day fire trucks. Nashville Planning Com­ mission members heard the Baptist proposal at its Oct. 2 meeting and recommended the council deny the* request, saying in their communication to the council that the village zoning ordinance states that when an alley is closed, it must be closed full length bet­ ween streets. But Carl Tobias, chairman of the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals, said Friday that Nashville’s zoning ordinance contains nothing about the closing of alleys. He said he believes the commission was referring to a set of guidelines drawn up some time ago by a past council to spell out pro­ cedure they would follow in handling requests for alley abandonments. The council does have a procedural guideline for alley abandonment that states, among other things, that if an from front page alley is abandonded it must be closed its entire length. But at least one precedent was established when this policy was not followed. In July 1985, the council granted a partial alley abandonment to Clarence and Margaret Reid for property at 222 S. State St. This closure was included in a list offive alley abandonments approved since 1978 that was presented to the council Thursday by Tripp. On a roll call vote the pro­ posal of Nashville Baptist Church was rejected by a sim­ ple majority of the council. Burd, Smith, Chaffee and Carol Jones Dwyer voted “no,” while Spoelstra, Hin­ ckley and Sue VanDerske voted “yes.” The council’s guidelines for abandoning an alley call for a two-thirds vote ofthe panel to refuse a request for abandon­ ment, but officials are not sure if this is binding. The guidelines also state that an alley that is in use by the public may not be abandonded, but since that criterion would have applied to all the Hastings attorney David Tripp represented alleys previously abandonded Nashville Baptist Church in their request for an alley by the council, the power of abandonment by the village council. the procedural policy is in question. guidelines were ever officially The council conducted vety Village officials Friday adopted by any council in the little other business at its could find no evidence that the past. Thursday session. Burned Nashville house boarded, plans made for restoration The recent boarding of windows and doors on this house at 304 Sherman St. helped relieve concern of Nashville officials about children playing in the structure which burned last winter. The owner plans to start restoration in the spring. 25 $2.50 EXTRA TO TAKE PHOTO Delivery to be Friday Evening for Weekend Reading Let prospective buyers see what you have to sell! You’ll save time on needless phone inquiries. You'll gel faster results and all for one low price when you place a photo want ad. rADVERTISINC DEADLINES^ One item per ad. More than one item can be listed only if they are related, such as: car and trailer All ads must' be paid for in advance Display Advertising • Wednesday 5 p.m. Photo want Ads • Thursday 10 a.m. Classifieds • Thursday Noon Sell your... Car. Truck, Trailer, Motorhome, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Horse, If'you would like to place an ad, phone ... Tractor, Boat, Airplane ...Just About Anything . 945-9554 J-Ad Graphics News Service Concerns of Nashville village officials about safety at a bumed-out home at 304 Sherman St. have been greatly alleviated recently. Since the matter surfaced at a council meeting last month, owners Gilbert and Nancy Blok of Hastings have board­ ed up. windows and doors of the structure to prevent entry. Officials had expressed con­ cern about children playing in the house. When the dwelling burned early last winter, it was owned by Gary Emenhiser of Charlotte. The property later was sold at auction to the Bloks. Plans for restoration of the house were outlined in a letter recently received by Village Clerk Rose Heaton. Itt was written by Kirk Scharphorn of Professional Code Inspections ofMichigan Inc. He inspected the property 3 as a representative the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. “The inspection revealed that the structure is not damaged beyond the point of repair and is in no immediate danger of collapsing,” wrote Scharphorn. He added that “doors and windows have been boarded up and access to persons on the property has been restricted.” Scharphorn noted he had talked to Blok and reported that the owner has agreed to replace or repair the roofprior to Jan. 1; to proceed with restoration of the house in the spring of 1991, including renovation of the exterior and interior; and to remove the back porch or lean-to addition in the spring. “Mr. Blok expressed a sincere desire to quickly restore the structure,” noted Scharphorn. “He stated that in its present state it was useless as an investment and the property was purchased with the intent to make it a habitable dwelling as soon as possible.” The building official cial said Blok indicated he will install new exterior siding, windows. insulation, wall coverings, floor coverings and several items relating to the plumb­ ing, heating and electrical systems. “The structure will be required to meet standards for single-family dwellings under the current code in all areas that are being renovated, ’ ’said Scharphorn. He noted that Blok agreed to keep doors and windows boarded until proper replacements are installed to prevent entry into the home. After several months of ex­ pressing concern over poten­ tial hazards at the bumed-out house, village officials say now they are pleased that the structure has been secured and appears to be on the way to restoration. Repossessed VA and hud Homes Available from government from 11 without credit check. You repair. A lto SSI bailout properties. Call.. (805) 682-7555 Ext. H-3620 ...f« repo lisf in your-area. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16. 1990__Page 7 Law says Michigan schools should remember forgotten state poet "■k, k MlSu by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Next Sunday is an important date in Michigan history and students throughout the state should be made aware of it, according to Carol Jones Dwyer, an attorney who also happens to be a Nashville Village Council trustee. Oct. 21 is the birthday of Michigan poet Will Carleton, whose homespun poetry ofthe late 1800s made a mark nationwide. Schoolchildren at the turn of the century and beyond were well acquainted with Carleton’s works, including his most famous, “Over the Hill to the Poorhouse.’’ One can still find present-day senior citizens who are able to quote lines from that one. Most students today and many teachers do not recognize Carleton’s name, though Michigan has man­ dated since 1919 that schools observe the poet’s birthday on equal footing with those of Lincoln, Washington, Colum­ bus and Teddy Roosevelt. Of Carleton’s birthday, the early law said: “On such day it shall be the duty of each teacher ofany grade above the fifth grade to read, or cause to be read, to his or her pupils at least one of the poems of Will Carleton and may, in addi­ tion, provide such other pro­ per and fitting observance of such Carleton Day as they may desire.’’ An outdated law? Perhaps, but an updated Michigan school code adopted in 1976 still provides for observance of Carleton’s birthday, right along with the birthdays ofthe aforementioned notables by “proper and appropriate com­ memorative exercises, or by arranging the schoolwork to compared to those of Mark Twain, and in his heyday he commanded $100 per appearance. At the start he was paid about $2 per show. His talks were laced with lessons in the homely virtues of farm life. Carleton also started a newspaper, the Hillsdale Weekly Business, and wrote for the Detroit Advertiser and Tribune. His name became a household word soon after the Toledo Blade published his poem “Betsey and I Are Out,” in 1871. Harper’s Weekly, one of two popular illustrated papers in the coun­ try, picked up that piece about a successful farmer and his wife contemplating divorce after years of hard work and his desire that she receive the lion’s share of their wordly goods in the settlement. Two weeks later Harper’s printed “Over the Hill to the Poorhouse,” the tale of a The birthday of Will Carleton (1845-1912) should be marked by schools, says state law. The southern Michigan native was considered a poet of the people. teach the significance of these Hillsdale College, where he days, which shall not be legal graduated in 1869. He startled holidays for schools.’’ the faculty and students there Dwyer and a group of by giving his graduation friends meet annually on or speech entirely in rhymed near Carleton’s birthday to verse, but his presentation celebrate the poet’s life and to was well received. promote his memory. Some of his early poetry Who was Will Carleton? He dealt with the death of his was a southern Michigan farm brother in the Civil War and boy bom in 1845 at Hudson, a the loss of a sister who died at small community in western a young age in that same Lenawee County. period. He attended country school After graduation from col­ until entering district school at lege, Carleton taught school, Hudson. He wrote his first wrote poetry, and began a lec­ poem at age 13. ture circuit that, though After being rejected for modest at first, later became a military service during the major source of income for Civil War, he entered him. His talents often were Maple Valley graduate honored by ‘Little Caesars' Pizza Company xsonfc^01^ siout*W, , .: »on *sj < |TCK • *** ***! TO **! TO Maple Valley High School graduate Scott Halsey, now a Lansing resident, has been named Little Caesars Pizza “Manager of the Month’’ for September in the Lansing area. Halsey is the manager ofthe Little Caesars restaurant at 2830 E. Grand River in Lans­ ing, near the Frandor Shopp­ ing Center. He bagan his career at Little Caesars as a manager trainee in 1986, and within eight weeks was promoted to co­ manager. Because of his hard work and dedication, Halsey was soon after promoted to manager. “Scott displays outstanding managerial qualities, ex­ emplifies the Little Caesars philosophies of operation and upholds the highest standards of quality, service, friendliness and cleanliness,’’ said Chris Garden, market director in the Lansing area. Halsey says his most memorable times with Little Caesars is in the football season at Michigan State University, especially when pizza-eating football fans come to town. “I like working at Little Caesars because it’s a • ix t••.- T’’id id X JIP challenge and there’s always something different to do,’’ said Halsey. Halsey said he would like to have his own Little Caesars restaurant one day. He received a bachelor of science degree in computer in­ formation from Ferris State University. Halsey, originally from Vermontville, graduated from Maple Valley High School. magazine called “Everywhere.” Its 18 years ofexistence is thought to have drained much of Carleton’s resources. His wife, the former Adora Niles Goodell, died in 1904. In 1907 Carleton returned to Michigan for a rousing homecoming at his old homestead at Hudson. Thousands gathered for the occasion. Carlton died in December 1912 after being stricken with bronchial pneumonia as he was about to embark on a lec­ ture tour. Carleton scholars believe his legacy was an awareness of the struggles of the com­ mon man that eventually led to legislation benefitting the aged, the hungry and the downtrodden. An extensive collection of his published works, papers and other memorabilia is now held in Carr Library at Hillsdale Col­ lege. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH mhin STRCCT uamonmic. niCHicnn 49096 h4shmu£ (517)852-1717 FOUR PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION! To Be Sold Saturday, Oct. 20 • 11 a.m 240 ACRE FARM WITH TWO HOMES Located approx. 3% miles east of Ionia on M-21 EXCELLENT 240 ACRE FARM with approx. 175 tillable acres, two homes, pole and hip roof barns with 1 !4 mile of road frontage! Monday, October 22 • 12:00 Noon Located at 432 West Plain Street, Eaton Rapids. Ml NICE THREE BEDROOM HOME with living and dining rooms, basement with family room and very large lot which is partially fenced. Saturday, October 27 • 12:00 Noon Barry County CO A menu set Wednesday, Oct. 17 Spaghetti, wax beans, California blend, cookies. Thursday, Oct. 18 Chefs choice. Friday, Oct. 19 Nashville Residents **5 destitute elderly lady aban­ doned by her children. Carleton became an overnight success. Collections ofhis works ap­ peared in print. The first book was entitled “Poems.” Later came “Farm Ballads,’’ “Farm Legends,” “Farm Festivals’’ and others. “Ballads” eventually sold some 150,000 copies. Carleton’s poems often dealt with the struggles of poor, honest, hard-working rural folks. “Foreclosing of the Mortgage” is another typical of that era. The poorhouse he wrote of actually existed; it stood over the hill from the Hillsdale College campus. Much of Carleton's work was written in the vernacular of the southern Michigan farmer of the late 19th century. In 1878 Carleton moved to Boston and, four years later, to New York, where he com­ menced publication of a There will be a public hearing Thurs­ day, Oct. 25, 1990 at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Village Council Chambers. Purpose to consider the following zoning ordinance amendments: Chapter XIII “Special Uses” be amen­ ded to delete (d) gatherings for outdoor events, (h) roadside market stand, (o) bazaar, festival, etc. and (p) Christmas tree sales. — NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Turkey stew, veggies, peas, bread, oleo, dessert. Monday, Oct. 22 Beef pepper steak and gravy, baked potatoes, green beans, bread, oleo, pineapple. Tuesday, Oct. 23 Shepard’s - pie, mashed potatoes, stew veggies, bread, oleo, dessert. Events Wednesday, Oct. 17 Hastings, Stan Pierce and his dulcimers; Nashville blood pressure; Delton, Medicare and You. Thursday, Oct. 18 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, cards; Delton, Char MichaelMcDonald on child abuse. Friday, Oct. 19 - Hastings, cards; Nashville, popcorn, birthday party. Monday, Oct. 22 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, Stan Pierce and his dulcimers; Woodland, Medicare and You. Tuesday, Oct. 23 - All sites puzzles. 448 ACRES OF FARM LAND Located 4 miles east of Ionia on M-21 to Stage Road, 5'/i miles north to Luce Road and 1 mile east to Westbrook Road APPROX. 448 ACRES with approx. 320 tillable with balance in woods and Prairie Creek. Older hip-roof barn included. Friday, November 2 • 1:00 p.m. Located approx. !4 mile south of Nashville on M-66 to #4091 GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME - Three bedrooms, living room, dining room, enclosed porch, large lot, and attached garage. CALL FOR PICTURED FLYERS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THESE PROPERTIES! Joe & Marge Andrews •852-0712 ■ Bob Gardner • 726-0331 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan • (Lansing) 323-9536 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16, 1990 — Page 8 Vermontville Lions Club holds community senior citizens dinner their love and appreciation of their elders in the community. A dinner of swiss steak and all the trimmings was prepared entirely by the Lions. The men did all of the cooking, serving and cleanup themselves, with no “woman­ ly” help. Food preparation began about 2:30 p.m. for the 7 o’clock dinner. “We enjoy doing this as a club project,” said Don Martin, Lions Club Treasurer. “We have a small club, only 16 members, but we are very active.” The Lions also had arranged entertainment for their guests. After the meal, the J-Ad Graphics News Service “It was a dark and stormy night...” but that did little to dampen enthusiam or atten­ dance at the fifth annual Ver­ montville Senior Citizen din­ ner last Tuesday evening. The event, held in the Griswold Room of the First Congregational Church, has been staged yearly by the Ver­ montville Lions Club. Organizers said 61 ofthe 62 guests who had made reserva­ tions showed up, despite a day-long bone-chilling rain. For the seniors, it was an evening of good food and fellowship. For the Lions, it was an opportunity to show Styles Just Spiral Perm Special Styles-R-Us Hair Cuts 6& Under Tues, thru Fri. SAOO Literary Club to meet Oct. 17 The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will have its October meeting Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Genevieve Hafner. The special program for the eveningg will be presened by Diane ane Smith m, curator for Charlton Park. Vermontville Cub Scout Pack No. 649 is starting the year with a hayride and hot dog roast at 4:30 p.m. Satur­ day, Oct. 20, at Sally Skelton’s house. Families are asked to bring their own hot dogs and buns. The Pack will provide cider and donuts. A short meeting will be in­ cluded, so there will be no Pack meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Contact your den $36___°__ _- October Wednesday is Nashville women’s Don Martin, treasurer of the Vermontville Lions, helps serve guests at the club's annual senior citizen dinner last Tuesday in the First Congregational's Griswold Room. Cub Scout Pack No. 649 to start new year Saturday from Sfyles-R-Us SENIOR CITIZEN’S n*” seniors adjourned to the church sanctuary for a performance by Gary Stalcup of Union City, a gospel singer who is well known in this area as a former driver for United Parcel Service out of Battle Creek. 224 Main, Nashville WALK-INS WELCOME Ph. 852-1757 SYLVIA HOEVE leader if directions are need­ ed. Rain date is Oct. 27. The annual sale of Trails End Popcorn begins Oct. 19. This is a major fund-raiser. Forty-five percent of the sell­ ing price remains with the Pack. Orders will be taken through Nov. 16. The November Pack meeting Wednesday, Nov. 21, will be the turkey shoot in the all-purpose room. ^ HAUNTINGLY IwHgTwy gTwy AAAh fl Inclement weather did little to deter attendance or enthusiasm at a Vermontville Lions Club dinner for community senior citizens Tuesday evening. Capitalaires Quartet to appear Oc.t 28 12-HOUR CAPSULES OR CAPLETS 10'S PANTENE PANTENE PAbTTENE SHAMPOO OR COHOITIONER 7 OZ. A. J 9 <PERCOGESIC 24S VICKS 37 1” Percocesic *•_■*. "** [ aspuin-free L analgesic Roll-On TorMlTonSo'Wooir SURE OR SECRET SOH01.7 OZ. OR ROLL-ON 1.7 OZ. 089 159 U DORCOL CHILDREN'S COUCH SYRUP TRIAMINIC SYRUP. EXPECTORANT OR DM4 0Z. voO voOTCHoiet GILLETTE 1990 world series GJSSgrI PROMOTIOHI Dorool SjomWc ttJ’FCTORAN’ S3 triaminicol M/SSYRUP40Z < J.Z9 « METAMUCIL 21 OZ. 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THE TIME TO GO IS NOW After your consultation and history, the Doctor will let you know if chiropractic might be able to help you. Those persons who want to feel good. To receive your NO COST consultation without obligation, CALL NOW 852*2070 6 s Where can I take advantage of this opportunity? Nashville Family Chiropractic Center 127 S. Main, Nashville, MI �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16, 1990 — Page 10 M.V. celebrates Homecoming Maple Valley Lions beat Olivet 27-8 fgr SMAA championship tie. Maple Valley cheerleaders lead seniors in a cheering contest at the pep assembly. Each class had an opportunity to outdo the others in an effort to win points in spirit competition. Bernie Hickey rode in this convertible while his co-grand marshal Tom Joostberns followed in an antique auto. This float by the Class of '94 was typical of the Homecoming theme, "Dream On." These future Maple Valley Lions are seventh and eighth grade football players now. Maple Valley homecoming King and Queen Jodi Olmstead and Jason Hoefler. The award-winning Maple Valley High School Band led the 1990 Homecoming parade down Nashville's Main Street. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16. 1990 — Page 11 Lions grab first championship since 1988 with 27-8 win over Olivet Friday Guenther Mittelstaedt guessed wrong and he’s never been happier. Mittelsteadt’s Maple Valley football team clinched a tie for its first SMAA championship since 1988 with a 27-8 win over Olivet last Friday. Mittelstaeldt, whose team can clinch the title outright with a win over Bellevue Fri­ day, admits the outstanding success has been a surprise. “I didn’t think we’d be 7-0 at this point,” Mittelstaedt said. “We have a good group of dedicated athletes who worked hard and wanted to be champions.” Senior quarterback Jason Hoefler threw for one touchdown and ran for two others in leading the Lions to the win. Hoefler, who also kicked two extra points, pass­ ed 20 yards to Scott Casteele in the first quarter and added TD runs of one and three yards. Ron Merrill scored the other touchdown on a fouryard run. Olivet’s touchdown came in the third quarter on a fouryard run by Tom Piepkow. Statistically, Maple Valley had more total yards (234-163), including more on the ground (176-153). Franks rushed for 120 yards on 19 carries. Hoefler hit 4-of-10 passes for 58 yards while Olivet hit just l-of-7 passes. Defensively, Casteele had 11 tackles, Travis Hokanson 10, Willis Rugg, John Shnk and Franks eight. Hoefler picked off two passes. Mittelstaedt said he was ex­ pecting a tough game from Olivet. “We played well in the first half, but Olivet came on strong in the second half and maybe outplayed us,” Mittelstaedt said. “We feel very good about winning the cham­ pionship. We hope to beat Bellevue Friday so that we can win the championship by ourselves.” Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 • Freshman Girl’s Basketball, Away, Caledonia, 4:00 • Jr. High Girls Basketball, Away, Hastings Tourn. Maple Valley's Jeff Moore (25) lunges for yardage in Friday's 27-8 win over Olivet. School Lunch Menus Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Oct. 17 ♦Salad, *Pizza, mixed veg., pears. Thursday, Oct. 18 ♦Salad, * B r e a d Sticks/cheese sauce, *Ravioli, peas, applesauce, peanut but­ ter sandwich, salad bar. Friday, Oct. 19 *Salad, * Hamburger/bun, *Cheeseburger/bun, chips, com, fruit juice. Monday, Oct. 22 ♦Salad, *Taco’s/shell, lettuce/cheese, peaches, peas. Tuesday, Oct. 23 ♦Salad, *Pizza, com, fruit cocktail, cookie. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Oct. 17 Pizza, com, fruit jello. Thursday, Oct. 18 Scalloped potatoes/ham, peas, peach, tuna sandwich. Friday, Oct. 19 Fishwich/bun, green beans, applesauce. Monday, Oct. 22 Pancakes, sausage links, dried fruit cup, cherry sauce. Tuesday, Oct. 23 Chili, crackers, pickle spear, fruit mix, com bread. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Maplewood School Wednesday, Oct. 17 Bar-B-Q Ribs, baked beans, pickles, applesauce. Thursday, Oct. 18 Taco’s w/chili meat sauce and sour cream, corn, cookies, mixed fruit, peanut butter sandwich. Friday, Oct. 19 Hot dogs, french fries, car­ rot and celery sticks, peaches. Monday, Oct. 22 Hot ham and cheese sand- wich, tater tots, green beans, pears. Tuesday, Oct. 23 Nacho chips, taco meat and cheese, com, bread and butter sandwich, fresh fruit. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. 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Height — 69" Standard. 64" available. �Th* Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16, 1990 — Page 12 Nashville Methodist parsonage 'to be on the road' Wednesday J-Ad Graphics News Service Robert Potter, original buyer of the old Nashville United Methodist parsonage at an April auction, again is in possession of the house and expects to move it Wednesday to Guy Road. Williams House Movers of Alma last Friday put beams under the old parsonage next to the church on Washington Street and plan to move it Oct. 17 “if everything goes well,” said Gene Williams, owner of the company. He said they will be doing the move “by the book,” but this time there should be little complication or expense ofhaving overhead utility wires moved because by then the house will be only one-story high. Last July Williams was ready to move the two-story house, but Potter ran into dif- •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters^ < BINGO J.: । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA *• THU THURSDAYS *RSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.J * Door* Open 5:30 • Early Birds 8:15 ficulty raising the required ad­ vance payment for utility companies to lift their lines. Eventually, Williams withdrew the beams and the church found a new owner for the old building. He recently decided, however, that he did not want it. The church again gave Potter an opportunity to take it from the site. Ulis time Potter is remov­ ing the top half of the struc­ ture prior to its journey. He was busy at that task last week. By Saturday evening the upper story was on the ground. Williams said the house will be taken along the same route orginally planned: out M-66 south to Bivens Road, then west on Bivens to Guy Road, and north to Potter’s 20-acre parcel. The Casgrove Road route would be shorter, but more difficult. Potter had earlier removed the furnace, plumbing and electrical wiring, as required for the transfer. He also has taken out an old maple tree in front of the parsonage to facilitate pulling the house on PANCAKES andAll-You-Can-Eat SAUSAGE — — Serving from ... 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. Adults ‘3.50 / Children (6-12) *1.50 Children (Under 6) ... FREE Sunday, Oct. 21 Kalamo Masonic Temple, Kalamo, Michigan to Washington Street. In addi­ tion, he moved the old par­ sonage garage from the site earlier in August. The congregation wants the parsonage removed from its site in order to commence construction of a planned ad­ dition to the church. Besides setbacks in the parsonage move, the United Methodists ran into an earlier snag with a zoning problem that required redrawing of plans. Potter paid $200 for the par­ sonage at the April auction on condition it be moved from the site within two months. The United Methodists built a new parsonage in Fuller Heights in the 1970s. Since then the old parsonage has been home to the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School, which soon plans to relocate in the church annex on Washington Street. The old parsonage next to Nashville's United Methodist Church began losing its upper story last week in preparation for a move this week. Williams Bros. House Movers placed beams under the 1907 structure while owner Robert Potter tore off its top to ease its trip to Guy Road. Fifth and sixth grade gridders Saturday, Oct. 6th Ver­ montville defeated Lake Odessa 6-0 with Nick Waara scoring on a quarterback keeper late in the 4th quarter. Waara carried 9 times for a total of 49 yards. Having 34 yards was Josh Cook followed by Travis VanCustine with 21. Others with rushing yar­ dage were Trev Wawiemia, Ben Woodworth and Brady Simpson. Every player on the team had a tackle. Leading tacklers were Simpson with 8, Waara with 7, Mason Trowbridge with 6 and Tony Avitable and Tom Hamill had 5 each. Compare the Candidates Before you vote November 6th! Compare backgrounds, experience, knowledge of the issues, understanding of the district, and involve­ ment with people — one candidate stands alone... ELECT John Fisher REPUBLICAN Eaton County Commissioner (DISTRICT ONE — ROXAND, SUNFIELD & VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP) Proven Effectiveness As a private citizen, I successfully waged a six year battle, (1982-88) with the Tax Tribunal and in the courts, on behalf of all property owners in the State of Michigan. It resulted in a precedent setting decision that will mean property tax relief for many, many homeowners, (re: MathieuGast Home Improvement Act of 1976) “The courts have done what the Legislature had been trying to do for many years...” — State Senator Richard Fessler Lansing State Journal 12/14/89 On Oct. 13th the Jr. Lions were defeated by a much larger Hastings team 14-0. Offense was only able to carry off 18 plays against the strong defense of Hastings. Waara managed 34 yards for Ver­ montville’s 3 first downs. Woodworth and VanAlstine had ten yards apiece. Defense shut down their op­ ponents after two early scores in the first quarter. Greg Shook was lead tackler with 8 and Simpson had 7. Wawiernia, Woodworth and Trowbridge had 6 each. Nick Waara returned 2 kicks for 61 yards and had a 25 yard interception. The team is managed by Tim and Brandy Wawiemia and coached by Tony Wawiemia and Erv Wagner. Vermontville 7th & 8th grade football Vermontville’s Jr. High gridders could do no wrong in their 44-14 victory over Lake Odessa. Keith Carpenter was leading ball carrier chalking up 57 yards rushing and 34 yards in passing for 2 T.Ds and 2 extra point carries. Cliff Weller scored 2 touchdowns, one on a 42 yard punt return. Gabe Priddy and Wayne Moore each carried in T.Ds with Clint Babbitt and Damon Patrick having the other 2 point conversions. Defense racked up 57 tackles against Lake Odessa with Rick Dunn leading the team with 7. Babbitt had 6 tackles and Priddy 5. Emotions ran high against Hastings on the 13th as Ver­ montville went on to beat them 20 to 6 after being tied 6-6 at halftime. Gabe Priddy had an outstan­ ding day with 107 yards rushing, 56 of those yards in one carry for a touchdown. Cliff Weller and Keith Carpenter also played long and hard with Weller getting 46 yards on the ground, scor­ ing one T.D. and 2 pass receptions for 23 yards. Summary CASTLETON BO NBA l o Rc R a sGe D ra s n t M. E .. E .. T..I.N . 5G900 JM . W. V ..k CN oeow le y. . October H3..,C.19B9an0yk 9. 5 9 68..7600 .......................... 6.07. .12 All members present. TrePMaols sB utmerlelars'tserr..e...p.. o.. r.t.:.. G... e. n..... F..2.u585n.3.d07 Rect. $20046. 46, Disb. $3956VC.i/7lMl5a.,gG eB./aNl. F$ir5e2,468.83; 3B2l51o50c..80k80 Grant Bal. $24,391.72; Fire vCJ.ontJ.sa ..r$vP2.ioe5w,.9...2...9.. 9.. 0...;..A....m....b......V303o.. 17t7.5 $29,755.09; Twp. Imp. $57,214.98. Bills approved and paid. CR../FMro.Ghl.i/cNh A...m b.. $2100.00 Jones Electric Hamlin Excavating C/M.G./N Recy MTA 2250.00 Hastings City Bank...... .... 654.00 B. Co. Reg. Deeds 7.00 J-Ad Graphics................. L. Pixley................... 7000.00 Cheryl Barth State of Ml......................... 1406.63 277.11 Maple Vai. Cone. Prod 131.96 M.V. News....................... .... 163.20 GENERAL FUND: Village of Nash.. 15.88 J. Jarvie................. 484.12 W. Wilson............. ... State of Ml 273.18 C. F.C 106.33 90.00 Other Action: Authorize Clerk to repair or purchase printer. Special meeting set for Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. for action on Truth in Taxation and any other business. Approval of Maple Grove Townships' resolution to join Putnam Library District. We Ship U.P.S. Daily BOB'S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml. — 852-9377 — COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. uc. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Service on Submergible Pumps in your area now. Coll ... (805) 682-7555 Ext. C-3087 76.00 ...465.53 15.98 Central Ml Lumber 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Trucks, boots, 4-wheelers, motor­ homes, by FBI, IRS, DEA. Available 1000.00 37.89 Mark Straw Do-it-yourself • 114” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks SEIZED CARS ..2.500..00 Estimates Available 726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, October 16. 1990 — Page 13 M.V. Cross Country teams split with Bellevue XS The Maple Valley boys cross country lost to Bellevue in their last dual meet of the year Tuesday 25 to 30. Steve Ainsworth finished first for the Lions with a time of 18:27, Matt Bowen was third, Justin Ordiway seventh, Brad Sansom ninth, Jim Edinger 10th, Jeremy Devries 12th, and Chris Mudry was 14th. The loss put the boys dual meet record at 1-4 in the league and 1-12 overall. At the Greater Lansing In­ vitational held at Grand Ledge this past Saturday the boys finished 22nd among the 28 teams that were there. Ainsworth led the Lions finishing 22nd among the 184 runners. Steves time of 16:41 set a new school record break­ ing the old record of 16:43 by Dean Hale in 1984. Matt Bowen was the other Lion runner to finish in the top 100 placing 64th with his best time of the year of 17:25. The girls team defeated Bellevue by the score of 24 to 31. Cindy Furlong finished first for the gisl with a time of 21: 27, Cheri Sessions was third, Michelle Gidner fifth, Spring Javor sixth, and Elisha Ayars ninth. The win put the girls record at 2-2 in the league and 3-9 overall. At the Greater Lansing In­ vitational the girls only had four runners and thus were unable to field a complete team. Furlong finished third among the 169 runners with a school record time of 19:26 breaking the old record she held by 15 seconds. Other girls finishing in the top 100 for Valley were Ses­ sions placing 53rd with her best time ofthe year of21:57, and Javor placed 93rd with her best time of the year of 22: 49. The teams will finish their season next week when they travel to Bellevue for the league meet on Tuesday and travel to Springport on Satur­ day for regionals. Cindy Furlong on her way to finishing third at the Greater Lansing Invitational in a school record time of 19:26. Nashville third, fourth gridders top Vermontville 14-0 Nashville’s third and fourth graders topped Vermontville ■~~W# TOOLS XXkX Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOLSAlEs GtllRIt MlRCHHOISt IH_____|j 3 Mlles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 14-0 Saturday. Offense was led by Leonard Hooks with 75 yards and one touchdown, Keith Hughes had 66 yards and completed two passes. Nashville’s defense was very aggressive spurred by Leonard Hooks with an in­ terception which he ran back 41 yards for a touchdown. Andy Adams lead all tackles with 5. With the win Saturday, Nashville ends the regular season 2-2 and in second place. —___Hl —*IM M __M Harvest Festival • TURKEY DINNER • First Congregational Church of Vermontville Family Style with Homemade Pies and Rolls Saturday, October 20 SERVING STARTS at 5:00 P.M. . ’6.00 Adults • ’3.00 5-12 • Under 5 Free Steve Ainsworth receives his plaque for finishing 22nd in the Greater Lansing Invitational where he ran a school record time of 16:41. Jayvee football team picks up two more season wins The J.V. Lions upped their season record to 6 wins and 1 loss with two victories. On Thursday, Oct. 12 the Lions romped over Hopkins 50-8. Maple Valley dominated play with 511 yards total offense while holding the Viking scoreless until the final 17 seconds. Leading the ground assault were Scott English, Tom Snyder and Rich Furlong with 159, 132, and 115 yards respectively. Scoring touchdowns for Maple Valley were Scott English, Tom Snyder, Kale Dipert, Kyle Neff, Chris Miller and Rich Furlong. Leading the defense was Grant Simpson, Matt Reid and Jeremy Smith. On Oct. 11 the junior Lions traveled to Olivet and defeated the Eagles 26-6. The Lions ground out 260 yards rushing Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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 1869 N. 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FOR SALE: Pure Bred Beagle Puppies, come from good hunt­ ing stock. 852-9695. | 945-44 9 3 or 1 •8 0 0-8 66-4 49 3 ^ | 945-4493 or 1 •800-866-4493 A with Scot English getting 139 yards and Tom Snyder 88 to lead the way. Kale Dipert caught two touchdowns passes from Greg Gam with Tom Snyder and Scott English each scoring a rushing touchdown. The defense was led by Grant Simpson and Tom Snyder with 8 tackles each. Jack Cripe, Chris Cooley and Rich Furlong had pass intercep­ tions while Steve Hopkins and Jeremy Smith had fumble recoveries. The next game for the J.V. Lions will be at home against Bellevue. Game time is 7 p.m. DENNIS VANDERHOEF 90 Gallon Kart Service Available These pictures bring tears of sorrow to me wishing that Randy was here to finish the projects he had started, but it also brings tears ofjoy know­ ing that even though Randy worked at Nipponbenso for only 2 years a crew (friends) plus some family members came out to finish his pro­ jects. How could I and the girls ever THANK YOU** enough for the loving and unselfish act that took place that Saturday?.1 Also special thanks to Carl and all the wives who broughtfood and helped. Thank you all ever so much, Cindy, Joheather, Leslie, Jessie Grant �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 16, 1990 — Page 14 Lions eagers defeat Bellevue, lose to Olivet The Maple Valley varsity girls basketball team lost to Olivet 56-42 and defeated Bellevue 54-30 last week. On Monday the Lions traveled to Bellevue and jumped out to a 21-1 first quarter and never looked back to up their record to 7 wins and 5 losses. Nine players added to the scoring to take a 54-30 con- test. Tammy Ashley led the scorers with 11 points. Anna Goodrich and Lisa Long add­ ed 9 points. Wednesday the team travel­ ed to Olivet and came away losing 56-42. This game was important to the SMAA League Championship race as Maple Valley was tied with Bronson with only one league loss. Maple Valley led 6-4 at the end ofone quarter and entered the half behind 18-15 and in foul trouble. A 22-10 advantage by Olivet in the third quarter spelled the downfall for the Lions. Leading the Lions was Kayli Orman with 15 points. Other Lions with points were Janet Boldrey 6, and Lisa Long with 6. Eighth grade girls basketball split games On Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Lions hosted Bellevue, winn­ ing 28-16. Leading scorers were Sarah Leep with 10 points and Joy Stine adding 6. Leading re­ bounders with 9 each was Robin Hale and Meagan Maple Valley seventh grade gals win one, lose one The Maple Valley seventh grade girls basketball team were victorious- over Bellevue last Tuesday 32-12'. The girls exploded in the fourth quarter to outscore Bellevue 20-0, to end the game, 32-12. Leading the team against Bellevue were Nichole Kirwin, 4 points and 6 steals, Amanda Bryans, 6 points, Samantha Ashley 2 points, Jody Hickey 8 points and 8 rebounds, Nicole Reid 6 points. Wednesday the team lost to Saranac 28-9. Scoring for the seventh graders were Samantha Ashley with 3 points and 5 rebounds. McLaughlin. Wednesday night the girls traveled to Saranac losing their first game this year 28-24. The Lions trailed by 2 at half, going up 2 points at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter the girls went cold and were outscored 12-6. High point person was Dana Hasselback with 6 followed by Sarah Leep with 5. Leading rebounders were Joy Stine with 8 and Dana Hasselback with 7. The girls’ record is now 5-1. This week they will travel Monday to Hastings to play Allegan in the Hastings Tournament. Jayvee eagers split pair of games The Maple Valley JV girls basketball team split a pair of games last week, beating Bellevue Monday night and losing to Olivet Wednesday. On Monday, the Lions got off to a slow start against the Broncos trailing 11-9 at the end of one quarter and tied at the half 16-16. The Lions were then outscored 10-5 in the third quarter but with intense defense outscored the Broncos 7-0 in the fourth to win the game 28-26. Lori .Carpenter led the Lions with 12 points, including two triples. Mindy Shoup added 5 points, Renee Rosin 4. On Wednesday night the Lions traveled to Olivet and shot out to an early 12-5 lead but were unalbe to hold on, and went on to lose the game 47-39. Lori Carpenter led the Lions with 11 points and Becky Corkwell added 10. Mindy Shoup, Renee: Rosin, and Kelly Eastman had 4 points each, Samantha Hughes 3, Stephanie Bouwens 2, and Stacee Hawkins 1 point. The JV record is now 6-7. START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Maple Valley High School Band 'first' at Leslie invitational J-Ad Graphics News Service The Maple Valley High School band, under direction of Dennis Vanderhoef, scored an outstanding record at a re­ cent competition and brought home the first-place trophy to show for its effort. The local band was among eight competing in the Blackhawk Invitational at Leslie Oct. 6. Maple Valley took top honors among the four Class C school bands performing there. The band members received a Division I rating in all three performance categories: mar­ ching and maneuvering, music, and general effect and showmanship. They scored an overall average of 90.3 to earn a First Division rating, exceeding the required overall average score of 85 needed to claim that honor. In addition, the local band won a special award for best musicianship of all eight schools participating in the event. Vanderhoef said he was “very pleased” with the band’s performance. . “This is the first time Maple Valley has won in this type of competition,” said Vanderhof. “It is the first time we have received straight number ones in any marching competition.” The trophy band members brought home will be on display at the junior-senior high school. Fay Fisher eyes 80th birthday Family and friends are in­ vited to attend an 80th birth­ day open house for Fay Fisher Sunday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Building at 721 S. Durkee (M-66), Nashville. His birthday actually will be on Oct. 22. The party will be hosted by his children, Gene and Mary Fisher, Rex and Barbara Fisher and Venita and Hugh Snow. Fay has lived in the Nashville area most of his life. He loves to hunt and fish. No gifts, only cards. Garage Sale Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! 945-9554 Janel Hansen, drum major of the Maple Valley High School band, holds the trophy won by the band in recent competition at Leslie. In addition to Division I ratings in all categories of performance, the local players topped seven other high school bands for a Best Musicianship award. GET YOUR WINTER COATS, sweaters and other clothes cheap at the Nashville United Methodist Annex this Fri. and Sat, Oct 19th and 20th 9-6. Big selection ofclothes and other items, Washington at Queen. IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET: Sunday, Oct 28th, Ionia Fair­ grounds, South M-66, Ionia, Michigan, 8am-4:30pm. Admis­ sion $1.50, Rain or Shine! For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: Ford truck rear end, 3.25 gears, $100 or best offer. CaU after 4pm or leave message 948-2081. For Sale PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. 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Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butter Rd., Nashville �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, October 16. 1990__Page 15 Eaton County Sheriff talks about 'Halloween safety* To make sure this is a more enjoyable and safer Hallo­ ween, Sheriff Kelsey of Eaton County offers some safety tips: Remember when designing childsren’s costumes that face paint is preferable to a mask. Masks should have adequate holes for proper respiration and peripheral vision. All trick or treaters should wear some sort of reflective clothing, carry a bright orange bag and cany a flashlight or glowstick to make it easier for passing cars to spot them while they walk on the sidewalk or left side of the road facing traffic. Young children always should be accompanied by an adult. Either a parent or older child should stay within close range at all times and never let the children go down the street by themselves. Walk with the children to each house and wait in the driveway or by the door until the children return. Older children should travel in pairs or in groups at all times while trick or treating and never venture down a dark, empty side street. Parents should know the route that their children are following. Children should always walk together to the front door of each house and never run across the street or across the yard. Dark, unlighted houses should be avoided. Tell children to save all their candy until they get home, closely inspect all can­ dy. Throw away all unwrap­ ped candy or any suspiciouslooking goodies. If your child does get sick, try to determine what he or she had eaten and where it came from. Call a doctor or the hospital emergency room immediately and save all wrappers. Also remember that jack-olantems and any other elec­ trical decorations can be a fire hazard. Keep them out of reach of small children and away from flammable materials such as draperies, furniture and paper decora­ tions. Do not leave the house unattended. “Halloween is a fun time in Eaton County," Sheriff Kelsey concluded, “But let’s make it a safe time as well.” Tree may be evergreen, but the needles still can fall off! Evergreen trees and shrubs needles may persist for 10 or nearby roads, air pollution, may be green all year round, more years, while those of insect attack and the urine of but their needles aren’t bristlecone pine may hang on male dogs can all cause everlasting. Many shed old for up to 30 years. Yews com­ various portions ofevergreens needles or leaves in the fall or monly lose three-year-old to turn brown at unseasonable spring to make way for new needles in late spring or early times of the year. growth. summer. Danger signs are a plant Allen Krizek, Eaton County Broadleaved evergreens sh­ that’s shedding the current Extension Director, says ed their leaves, too, generally season’s needles, browning at homeowners often panic when in the late summer or early the tips of the branches rather they spot large numbers of fall when leaves are two or than inside the tree, and suddenly brown needles three years old. yellowing that is not uniform throughout their pine trees in Leaf drop in evergreens can throughout the tree. Any of the fall. When the needles rain be a sign of problems, of these may indicate something down on the ground, the course, Krizek points out. Ex­ other than natural leaf drop home-owners rush to call a cess soil moisture or drought, and warrants further inspec­ “plant doctor” to save their winter desiccation (drying), tion to determine the cause. windblown salt spray from “dying” trees. “In most cases, there’s nothing going on except the natural shedding of older foliage,” Krizek says. “Evergreens tend to hold onto The Vermontville Junior another dish to pass, and their their leaves longer than deciduous plants, but they do Farmers 4-H Club will have own table service. its annual awards banquet lose them eventually.” Elections for this year’s of­ White pines and arborvitae Monday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 ficers will take place. New usually drop needles in the p.m. in the Maplewood gym. members are welcome. Those attending are asked For more information, call autumn of their second year. Juniper and Douglas fir to bring one meat dish and Jeri Mater at 726-1432. Junior Farmers to elect officers Mtm nun’ HUM mW1 #1# upcoming 'open house The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University is sponsoring an open house for youth and their parents. They may visit on Monday, Oct. 22 or 29, or Friday, Nov. 16, starting at 9 a.m. at Room 16, Agriculture Hall at MSU. The program ends at noon. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources prepares students for well payingjobs that are in demand in the work force. There are both four-year and two-year programs. The college can start people on their way to challenging careers as a restaurant owner, teacher, geneticist, package designer, landscape architect, lobbyist and more. Call the Eaton County Cooperative Extension office, 543-2310 or 372-5594 for a reservation form. Registration is requested two weeks in advance. County Extension dar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Oct. 17 - “Ideal Silhouette,” 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Hastings — $2 charge — All welcome. Oct. 17 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Oct. 18 -Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Oct. 22 - 4-H Rabbit Fun Night, 7 p.m., Expo Center. Oct. 23 - 4-H Nonlivestock Project Meeting, 7 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Oct. 27 - 4-H Folkpattems Workshop Tollgate Center, Novi. Oct. 29 - 4-H Awards Program, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Hastings. Nov. 1 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Nov. 3 - Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by Extension Homemakers Council, Hastings Middle School, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Nov. 7 - 4-H Livestock Development Committee Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 9-11 - 4-H Goat Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Nov. 12 - “Holidays With The Family” - a holiday food program, 1-3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Hastings. Pre-registration required — cost $3.50. Area births announced BOY, James Warren Nordman, bom Sept. 30 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, to Mark and Margaret Nordman, Chelsea, weighing 6 lbs., 13!6 ozs., time: 7:27 p.m. Grandparents are Dr. Thomas and Elizabeth Myers of Nashville. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Thank You I would like to thank the nurses and aids on 2nd floor Pennock Hospital for excellent care. Also Dr. Delnay and Hildebrandt Also my family for all their help with the little things of everyday life. Rev. Paul Boger for mowing my lawn. To all who sent cards or stopped to visit to brighten the day. I will never be able to repay all ofyou. I hope the good Lord will send you help if and when you need it. Thanks again. Sincerely Nelson Brumm CARD OF THANKS To all our friends and neigh­ bors on North Main and Kellogg Streets the George J. Kellogg family wishes to thank you for the many cards ofsympathy and donations in memory ofGeorge. Janet Kellogg and family Kellogg School store now on wheels Marin Smith (left) makes a purchase from Beegee Garvey at the new Kellogg School store. The cleverly designed market on wheels has individual glass showcases for merchandise (snacks and supplies) and folds compactly when not in use. It was built for the school by Beegee's dad, Bernie Garvey. The store was launched last January by the student council as a fund-raiser for school projects. The first semester the business netted $900, some of which helped pay for this new unit. 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Church ee Hastings, Hi. 4905g F Bulk Rat* PAID U.s. POTTAa Hastings, mi 4*OSfl p°r"’h No. f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 17 — Tuesday, November 20, 1990' Maple Valley School Board gets glimpse of MEAP test results by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Maple Valley School Board members last week got a preview of new state tests that fourth, seventh and 10th graders will be facing next year. The Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests are conducted at public schools throughout the state to determine effectiveness of teaching programs. Dave Doozan, Maplewood Elementary Principal, reported to the board on a re­ cent meeting with the state Department of Education, where the new testing pro­ gram was outlined. “The whole scheme of testing is going to be chang­ ing,’’ Doozan said. He said the state is changing direction in teaching math and reading and it is revamping the MEAP science test. “It’s a whole different ballgame,’’ noted Doozan. “A lot of changes are going on in education today.” To illustrate his point, he distributed copies of a MEAP Blueprint of an Essential Skills Math Test scheduled for implementation in the fall of 1991. In it are outlined seven “new directions” for math in­ struction, aimed at a broader range of mathematicial con­ tent and augmentation of basic computational skills with greater attention ■ to thinking skills and reasoning. The MEAP Blueprint stresses the growing use of calculators and computers to do routine calculations as a major shift in the past two decades: “The objectives reflect the needs of students in a technological society. Students are still expected to do paper and pencil computa­ tion, but with limits on the complexity of such computations.” Doozan said the state recommends student no longer do long division by hand if the divisor is greater than 25. For example, students would not learn to divide a three-digit number in­ to a four-digit number except by use of a calculator. “This is the direction the state wants us to go,” com­ mented Doozan, adding that the state does not, however, wish to pay for equipment needed to implement the recommended change. At present, the Maple Valley school district does not provide calculators for student use. Conceptualization, problem solving, graphical representa­ tion, mental arithmetic and estimation, spatial visualiza­ tion and geometry and algebraic concepts were the other new directions listed in the MEAP mathematical test blueprint. Doozan predicted that the See Doozan, page 8 Doozan is ‘outstanding educator* says visiting college professor by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer David Doozan, principal of Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville, received praise in a recent letter from a Macomb Community College professor who visited the school earlier this month. The complimentary statements came in a letter to Supt. Carroll Wolff, which the superintendent read at last week’s meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education. It was written by William Hart, a professor of mathematics who in 1988 was named Michigan College Pro­ fessor of the Year, the first junior college professor ever to win the title. Hart recently had been at Maplewood School to present a “Joy of Mathematics” program. His visit was sponsored by the local parent-teacher organization. David Doozan, principal of Maplewood Elementary, was complimented in a letter sent to Cupt. Carroll Wolff by a Macomb Community College professor who recently ntly visited the Vermontville school. After making presentations to students in third through sixth grade, Hart met with Maplewood teachers and then, in the evening, spoke at a meeting of the P.T.O. “I’d like to share my obser­ vations and opinions about Maplewood principal, David Doozan,”’ wrote Hart. “He is, in my opinion, an OUTSTANDING educator - a blessing to your community. “I was able to observe him interact with several of the youngsters, and also with the teachers. We were able to talk at length during dinner, before the P.T.O. meeting. “It’s always interesting to share philosophical points of view with fellow educators. I would have been happy to have any of my six sons enrolled at Maplewood. “My wife, also a teacher, and I have always tried to nur­ ture the love of learning — and skills that help the youngsters learn HOW to learn — much like Mr. Doozan’s ‘Mission Statement’ that I saw as I entered the building. “With all the negative things that we continually hear about U.S. schools, I wanted to let you know that things look awfully good at Maplewood! The children were wonderful. So were the teachers. I grew up in a small town, and teasure my memory of a wonderful day in Vermontville. God bless... (signed) William Hart.” Doozan was an elementary teacher in the Maple Valley See Board, page 2 Kathy Mace was the guest of her son, "Indian" Daniel. Each child was permitted to invite one guest to the feast. Fuller Street first-graders have genuine Thanksgiving dinner For the 12th consecutive year, Claudette Holmberg’s first-grade class at Fuller Street School has had a ge­ nuine Thanksgiving dinner. The meal includes turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie and all. While it seems a nearly im­ possible task in a busy classroom of active firstgraders, the dinner again came off without a hitch last Thursday. Each year for the past dozen years, the turkey has been prepared in a cooker in the room. Mashed potatoes and dressing and even homemade pumpkin pies are also turned out in the classroom operation. The day before the feast, the children have a hand in three major tasks: mixing the dressing, preparing the pum­ pkin pie mixture, and stuffing celery with peanut butter or cream cheese. They also make their own costumes (Indian or Pilgrim) and the place mats and decorations for the tables. Each child is allowed to in­ vite one adult guest to the feast. In some cases it was Mom or Dad; others asked a grandparent, favorite aunt, etc. to join them. The youngsters were instructed by student teacher Laurie Pettengill on the proper way to greet their guests as they arrived. Holmberg said it has been several years since Fuller School has had a student teacher, and she added that Hey Kids... Color a picture and maybe you'll win a prize! Enter the Annual Maple Valley News Coloring Contest in this issue! having Pettengill in her classroom has been a real help in staging this year’s Thanksgiving event. Plenty of moms also were present Thursday to hand. The honor of the turkey went to Kellogg Principal Potter. lend a carving FullerNancy Fuller-Kellogg Principal Nancy Potter had the honor of carving the turkey for the dinner. In This Issue... • Fuller Street School thankful for talents • Resident wants school chief salary info • Nashville mourns death of William Hart • Awards highlight Maple Leaf Grange dinner �The Maple Valley New*. Na»hville, Tue»day. November 20. 1990 — Page 2 Board gets glimpse of MEAP tests , from front state eventually would tie a school district’s qualification for state aid to results of its students’ MEAP tests. In other action Monday, the board approved a letter of agreement with the Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Association to revise certain contract articles dealing with grievance procedure. “The major change would be that the a grievance would not be heard at board level,” explained Supt. Carroll Wolff. “If the union was not satisfied with a decison of the superintendent, they would meet again (with the ad­ ministrator) to select an arbitator.” He said that if the grievance does advance to arbitration, the process would be speeded up under the new agreement. Wolff sees this as an advantage. “It would not go to the board for a public hearing,” he added. Members of the Support Personnel Association who were present at the' meeting expressed their approval of the contract change, saying they were tired of seeing their grievances aired on the front page of the Maple Valley News. “It doesn’t go anywhere, anyway, when it goes before the board,” commented Paulette Strong, a Maple Valley bus driver. “We would just as soon bypass the board.” Also at Monday’s meeting, the board opened bids on two new buses and bus radios. They approved purchase of two Motorola two-way radios at $650 each, but referred three bus body bids and one chassis bid to the head bus mechanic for specification review and recommendation. A bid from Capital City Truck International of Lans­ ing came to $52,362 for two WHUMBLE BEGINNINGS CRAFT SHOW S Fri. & Sat., Nov. 23 & 24 • 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. • -Castleton Township Hall, Nashville^ ^ (Next to Clay's Dinner Bell) Hope to see you there! — Laurel Thompson & Sue Lea chassis. Bids on the two bus bodies ranged from a combin­ ed total of $25,540 to $27,452. The new diesel school buses are to replace two 1979 gas models that each have more than 100,000 miles on them. Also Monday, the board: — Approved vocal teacher Carol Kersten’s request to take about 40 students with four chaperones to Toronto by coach to see “Phantom of the Opera,” including a backstage tour at the Pantages Theatre. Hie two-day trip, open to vocal, band, musical cast and Honor Society students, would be at no cost Letters from Maple Valley area servicemen stationed in the Middle East crisis to the school district. zone are of great interest to Sandra Brigg's sixth graders at Kellogg school in — Hired Holly Rivest as a first-grade teacher at Fuller Nashville. The communications came in response to letters the students recently Street Elementary from Oct. wrote to earn extra credit in English. These four have already received replies. 22 to June 6, at a salary of From left, Matt Pennington (wrote to Tim Higdon), Marin Smith (to James Frid$14,552. Rivest has a dle), Tara Stewart (Arthur C. Drake) and Angela Rumsey (Carl Wilson). The ser­ bachelor’s degree in elemen­ vicemen told of climate, etc. in Saudi Arabia and sent samples of Saudi currency. tary education from Michigan The children intend to become regular pen pals with their new friends. State University with a major in language arts. — Adopted a resolution to ferences. Kellogg School had working toward high school Community Thanksgiving reimburse Wolff for ac- more than 98 percent atten- diplomas. — Heard Supt. Wolff and service is planned cumulated vacation days and dance by parents; Fuller unused sick leave days in Street had 93 percent, as did Jr.- Sr. High Principal Larry Lenz compliment the Maple for Tuesday night compliance with his contrac- Maplewood Elementary. — Heard an update on the Valley football team, coaches, tual agreement. Wolff is retirThe First Congregational ing at the end of this year, and Community Education pro- cheerleaders and band for their great performances dur­ Church of Vermontville will he will meet with the board’s gram given by its director, ing the recent playoff games hold a Community Thanksgiv­ Negotiations Committee to Kay Hartzler, who had determine how many paid positive things to say about the and throughout the entire ing Service Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. record-setting season. days are due him. program in general and about All residents of Vermont­ Lenz noted: “We have had — Approved Melanie the new daytime learning absolutely fantastic sport­ ville and the surrounding area Winegar as junior high center in particular. She said smanship in Maple Valley as are invited to attend this onecheerleading coach. the center’s convenient loca— Heard reports by tion in downtown Nashville well as the (SMAA) league, hour service of worship, with and also by the fans. We are time for fellowship following. building principals on the re- and flexible hours have encent parent-teacher con- couraged enrollment of adults certainly proud of our kids.” Letters to servicemen pen pals Coloring Contest MAPLE COLOWWW IV/n a Prize! Color a Picture! Wo 20.0Q P^ES! Color one of these pretty Christmas story pictures, fill in the blanks, and take it to SPONSOR STORE before November 27. Our Christmas Coloring Contest is open to all girls and boys 10 years or younger except children of employees of SPONSOR STORE or the Maple Valley News. Winners of the contest will be announced in the December 4 issue of the Maple Valley News Entries must be in by Noon Tues., Nov. 27. Children must be accom­ panied by parent or guardian or parents may drop off entries for their children. HURRY UP AND ENTER...AND WIN!! CONTEST RULES ... Get out your crayons and join in the fun of entering the "Christmas Coloring Contest in this issue of the Maple Valley News. Six Gift Certificates to be awarded to winners. Your entry just might be one that is selected, so get busy and color all of the drawings and take your finished pictures to the stores and businesses wjio have sponsored each particular drawing you have colored. Entires must be in by noon Tues., Nov. 27. Prizes will be awarded in two seaprate age categories; one •iik dren SIX °nd Under and t*1e other for kids seven to ten. The first place winner iin each category a $25 Gift Certificate in each age bracket,, 2nd place a $20 Gift Certificate and third, $ TO Gift Certificate. The certificate must be used toward the purchase of any item (or items) iin any of the participating businesses. Gifts packed in a sleigh Will be coming your way. ___ __ ADDRESS A PHONE 00891684 225 N. Main Street, Nashvill e Phone 852-9680 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 3 Fuller St. School is thankful for 'Talents Unlimited* Students at Fuller Street Elementary recently answered a “Talents Unlimited” challenge given to them by In­ ez Hubka’s third-grade class. The challenge was to think of the most creative and unusual thing they are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. The third-graders then used their evaluation skills to sort out the entries that were truly the most “creative and unusual,” noted their teacher. The decision was a hard one because there were many good ideas offered. One winner from each class was chosen, as follows: — Stepanie Havens a mor- ning DK student in Miss Duffy’s room won with her choice “the stars,” while Becky Reid, of the afternoon class, named “my heart.” — Sheena Andler, in Mrs. Dunahm’s kindergarten, said she was thankful “that Pilgrims made friends with the Indians.” — Ashley Gardner of Mrs. Rivest’s first grade listed “rabbits,” while Andrew Snow of Mrs. Holmberg’s first grade said he was thankful “that a tornado never hit our house.” Krystal Stampski of Miss Papranec’s first grade said she was thankful for “books.” — Second-graders had an unusual bunch of answers. Amanda Shea (Mrs. Affolder’s class) listed “turkey toes;” Jason Philipp (Mrs. Schinck) said he was thankful for “surf boards, in case there were no roads,” while Adam Watson (Miss Mulendyke) responded “worms, they make the soil rich and fertile.” — Third-graders had some thoughtful ideas. Brett Lan­ caster (Mrs. Wilde) listed “my legs;” Emily Aspinall (Mrs. Retzer) said “people putting up with me;” Matt Hosey (Mrs. Long) chose “people that don’t litter but recycle;’’and Jeff Robotham (Mrs. Hubka) named “a free country.” — In the fourth grade, Dustin Carpenter (Mrs. Ar­ vizu) is thankful “that my mom had her baby;” Andrea Mace (Mrs. Hansen) for “our world;” and Cory Currier (Mrs. Bohms) for “family get-togethers.” “Talents Unlimited” is a process of using thinking skills and applying them to various learning situations. Several teachers use “Talents” to enhance the curriculum. They hope to encourage good thinking so that the next generation of citizens will make wise decisions in life situations. SMA* GENE5I TOURNAMENT Friday, November 23 Starts at ... 1:00 P.M. Students at Fuller Street school recently entered a contest to name the most creative and unusual thing they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. Winners in­ cluded, back row from left, Andrea Mace, Emily Aspinall, Dustin Carpenter, Adam Watson; center row, from I., Jeff Robotham, Matt Hosey, Brett Lancaster, Cory Currier; front row, from I., Ashley Gardner Andrew Snow, Krystal Stampski and Amanda Shea. Winners missing from photo are Sheena Andler, Jason Philipp, Stephanie Havens, and Becky Reid. Pre-Register by Wednesday, Nov. 21 (at Michigan Entertainment Center) • 2 Age Groups... 1st & 2nd Place in Each Age Group - 2 DAYS ONLY Fri., Nov. 23 & Sat., Nov. 24 Fuller Elementary has seasonal displays The halls of Fuller Elemen­ tary School have been a flutter with collections and displays of the seasons. Mrs. Arvizu’s and Mrs. Hansen’s fourth grades both had insect collections displayed. Mrs. Wilde’s and Mrs. Retzer’s third graders both had seed collections. Mrs. Hubka’s and Mrs. Retzer’s third grades also did flour and salt continent maps while Mrs. Long’s third graders made paper mache globes. Mrs. Hubka’s third graders did turkey and Pilgrim watercolor murals while Mrs. Retzer’s students did a pastel and charcoal Thanksgiving “Still Life.” Mrs. Wilde’s class wove col­ orfill placemats. Mrs Affolder’s second graders had their profiles caught in black silhouet- AU New Updated GENESIS SYSTEM tes.Mrs. Holmberg’s first graders are getting ready for their annual Thanksgiving feast. Mrs. Rivest’s first graders did Thanksgiving handwriting placemats and Mrs. Schinck’s second graders did Indian symbolmobiles. REG. ’189.00 • SALE $ 17495 ichigan Entertainment Center Nashville ... Behind the Laundromat • (517) 852*9301 Vermontville Crafters home tour planned The second annual Ver­ montville Crafters Home Tour will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur­ day, Nov. 23, at four loca­ tions this year. The tour has added another home this year. The tour will be conducted at Campbell’s Country Crafts, 7527 Vermontville Highway;, S & G Crafts, 7916 Vermont­ ville Highway; The Wood­ man, 1343 Second St.; and Hamilto Log House Studio, 9550 Nashville Highway. These homes will offer wood crafts, cross-stitch, crocheted items, bake goods and more. Tourists may register for door prizes and free refreshments will be offered. Admission for tour is free. IT JOIN OUR 1991 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB NOW Ask any of our 1990 members - they’ll tell you how much easier and more enjoyable Christmas shopping is when you put away a little money each week. You’ll be pleased with the way your gift fund grows, and the interest you earn will help you get extra special gifts for everyone on your list. Call or stop in today to get started Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! BINGO I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA " MONDAY • 6:30 P.M. q Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 • 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 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon FDIC INSURED �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 4 Exciting stories topped the news sixty-one years ago in Nashville _aboard a railroad mail car en route to Nashville and the rescue of a victim of a mishap at a local gravel pit topped stories in The Nashville News 61 years ago this week. Details of these and other reports of the day appeared in the issue of Nov. 21, 1929: Eighty sacks of mail burned in rail blaze Towns west of Rives Junc­ tion were without mail Mon­ day morning as a result of a fire in the mail car* of the passenger and freight train due in Nashville about 9 o’clock Eastern Standard time. An exploding kerosene lamp set fire to the interior of the car and the mail sacks it was carrying. As a result, 80 sacks of mail and 20 sacks of parcel post were destroyed. The fire occurred while the train was between Jackson and Rives Junction. Value of the destroyed mail will be difficult to estimate. Undoubtedly, there was con­ siderable money and other valuable articles in transit which it will be dfficult to recover. Railroad mail was also included in that destroyed by the fire. Cecil Barrett has narrow escape as gravel buries him Cecil Barrett of Battle Creek is slowly recovering in Pennock Hospital, Hastings, from injuries sustained when a gravel slide in the Will Smith pit, south of Nashville, com­ pletely covered him, crushing several ribs and possibly caus­ ing other internal injuries. Barrett, 18, was working with a construction gang under the direction of George Green, Maple Grove Highway Commissioner, and in company with Mr. Green, Ray Dingman and Jay Penn­ ington, was loading a gravel truck for the last load before noon Monday. The slide caught the young man from the rear and he fell face downward at full length. His companions worked frantical­ ly in an effort to uncover his face, and when this was ac­ complished ten minutes later the victim was so near suf­ focation that his companions were afraid for his life. Several minutes more were necessary in extricating his body from the mountain of gravel. Barrett was taken to the Hastings hospital and it was believed he is slowly making progress in his recovery. He had been employed by the Rich Steel Co. at Battle Creek, but during a layoff had been hired by Maple Grove Township. He is the son of Clifford Barrett, now living in Indiana, but at one time a resi­ dent of Maple Grove. (1990 note: Cecil Barrett later became a longtime resi­ dent of Nashville and still resides in the village.) Village votes fund to help support band band will get substantial help from the village as a result of action taken by Village Vouncil Monday, when they voted to pay into the band treasury $10 per month for five months. Besides receiving funds from the Chamber of Com­ merce, the band should fare quite well during their months of practicing. No expense is being incurred outside of music and fuel, therefore overhead expense is light. Ex­ pense of a director, ordinarily necessary in band work, is avoided by the local band because of the services of Mr. Wai rath, which are given free of charge. Council also acted favorably on claims of Sam Varney, volunteer fireman, who was injured while perfor­ ming his duties at the Hollister fire last summer. He was voted $15 per week for a period of seven weeks. Potato Club boys, parents will be guests The Nashville Boys’ Potato Someone's Hurting • DEATH • DIVORCE • SEPARATION Remember your friend on weekends, holidays, and special family times. These occasions are often painful and full of memories. Invite him or her to join you on an outing, for a movie, or just a quiet evening visiting or watching television. At first you may get a lot of refusals. Your friend may not feel up to socializing, and it's important not to be insistent or fee 1 offended at this time. Try to understand and offer again later. It won t be long before your friend will start to make plans for his or her life and will feel like getting back into the mainstream of life. When this happens, then you'll realize how much your presence and caring has meant to your friend and how valuable it has been to simply keep tthe channels of communication open. That's the real value of what you can do, when itt seems that there's nothing you can do to help. Just keep trying! For those who hurt Club work will be brought to a close Monday evening, Nov. 25, when the local Chamber of Commerce entertains the boys and their parents at a banquet to be served by the Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society in the community house adja­ cent to the church. Featuring the banquet will be an address by Per Lundin of the boys’ and girls’ club department of Michigan State College, who will also judge the potato exhibits the boys will have on display. Mr. Lundin is thoroughly ex­ perienced in the potato club work, knows good spuds, and will have a worthwhile message for the boys and their parents, as well as for the Chamber of Commerce members. Besides Mr. Lundin, Coun­ ty Club Agent Beatrice Boyle and County Agent Paul Rood will be in attendance. As a reward for their efforts in potato growing, there will be prizes awarded to those who have produced the best exhibit. Smaller prizes will be awarded each member of the club who finishes, while more substantial prizes will be awarded to at least five win­ ners in the two groups participating. The banquet will start at 7 o’clock fast time, and the father and mother of each boy is expected to accompany him as guests of the Chamber of Commerce. Dear deer, and many of them, are coming to Nashville Venison imported direct from the north woods, from “shooter” to consumer, is finding its way into Nashville in such quantities that there is no longer any glory attached to the marksman’s skill. So common is the sight of deer that you see them hang­ ing from pegs in every butcher shop and the price of steaks has dropped below any possibility of profit. Up to the time of going to press, there have been six bucks hauled in on the fenders of automobiles since the season opened and ’tis said there are at least three more known to have been killed and on their way south, due possibly today. The season opened Friday, and Sunday the first carload of hunters returned, bearing Len W. Feighner, C. O. Mason, Ralph Olin and A. B. Mc­ Clure, with two bucks hang­ ing over the front fenders. Numerous inquiries as to the cost of bucks that early in the season have gone unanswered, but Olin and Mc­ Clure claim the horns. Monday afternoon Frank Bennett returned with a deer that had been killed by Leeland Bennett. Tuesday evening Charles Mayo and Fred and Glenn White return­ ed with three more bucks, one of them a fine big fellow weighing 182 pounds dressed. Today (Wednesday) comes Fire aboard a train en route to Nashville from Jackson 61 years ago this week destroyed 80 bags of mail, some intended for local residents. The blaze was blamed on an exploding kerosene lantern in the mail car. Nashville's Michigan Central Railroad passenger depot is seen in the center of this circa-1910 photo; the freight station is at right. word that Ward Smith, Phil and Charlie Dahlhouser are on their way back with two bucks, and that Gail Lykins made his kill. That being the case, there will be at least nine deer brought into Nashville the first week of the open season. Several parties are still to be heard from, among them the Beras, who are in the Upper Peninsula. With the exception of Mr. Mayo and the Whites, all the deer reported so far have been killed in the Lower Peninsula. Deer are reported plentiful, and so are the hunters. Local news briefs — Mr. and Mrs. Orren Mather of Flint were in town Saturday, repairing their home, which had been broken into by forcing the door knob off. A large pane of glass in the west side of the house was broken, and the house had been ransacked, both upstairs and down. — Philip Maurer was entertained over the weekend at the home of Dr. G. N. Fuller of Lansing, a former superintedent of Nashville schools. Philip was a guest of honor at the 55th annual ban­ quet of the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society Satur­ day evening at the Hotel Olds. — Miss Helen Frith and uncle, W. Erie Bedford of Alma, spent Monday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Frith. Helen is the night nurse at the Michigan Masonic Home. Her friends will be pleased to learn that she successfully passed the trained attendants’ examina­ tion, which she took recently in Lansing. — A farewell surprise par­ ty was given Mrs. Grace Kleinhans at her home Wednesday evening of last week by eight of her friends, Mrs. W. A. Vance, Mrs. H. D. Wotring, Mrs. E. A. Hannemann, Mrs. L. H. Cook, Mrs. Carl H. Tuttle, Mrs. Henry Rose and Mrs. Cliff Kleinhans. The evening was enjoyed playing bridge. — The Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Wright attended the district meeting at the First Street Church in Grand Rapids Monday. — Mrs. Sam Couch was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings Tuesday evening and on Wednesday morning underwent a serious operation. — Miss Carrie Caley spent the weekend in Detroit. She went via Lansing and was accompanied the remainder of the way by her niece, Miss Mildred Caley. — Mrs. Martha Deller from Battle Creek spent a few days last week at her farm west of town. Then she went on to Detroit to her daughter’s, Mrs. W. H. Burough’s, to spend the winter. — A. E. Dull and brother, S. B. Dull, are in the northern part of the state on a hunting trip. Mrs. A. E. Dull is spen­ ding a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Will Justus, and family in Kalamo. — Adolph Douse Jr. sent his mother and sisters a nice jack rabbit from the north. — Chris Marshall returned home Monday afternoon from the Battle Creek Sanitarium. He is getting along as well as can be expected. — (Barryville) All remember that the Christmas sale has been changed and will be this week Friday evening at the church parlors, and will have several kinds of fancy work, candies, etc., for sale and a chicken supper with all the good things that go with it. — (Martin Corners) Roland Barry lost a fine registered lamb Saturday when it got out on the road and was hit by an automobile. — (Northeast Castleton) Miss Leora Baas has been very ill and under the doctor’s care with an infection in her head. — (Morgan) Miss Opal Webb accompanied some schoolmates to Muskegon Saturday to attend the Muskegon-Lansing football game. — West Kalamo) Mrs. Pol­ ly Gould is enjoying a new radio..Clyde Gould and John McPherson expect to start for Florida soon. — (Barnes District) Joseph and Morris Hickey spent the weekend at Lansing and at­ tended the football game. — (North Irish Street) Willie Toban bought a new horse in Nashville Saturday. — (Southwest Maple Grove) The play, “A Poor Married Man,” which was successfully rendered for the benefit of the Wilcox Cemetery Circle, will be ■ repeated Friday evening, » Nov. 29, at the Johnstown Grange Hall. Admission will be the same as before, 15 and 25 cents. — (West Vermontville) Cleve Strow commenced work in the Nashville Creamery Monday. — (Morgan) Clare Mead is boarding with his parents Continued on next page— Gail Lykins (right) was one of numerous Nashville hunters bagging a trophy the first week of deer hun­ ting season in 1929. Most kills were made in northern lower Michigan, but a few local nimrods hunted in the Upper Peninsula. Lykins is seen here in the 1930s with his twin sons, Sherman and Charles. �From previous page— while he is working at the Lentz Table factory in Nashville. — (Sheldon Comers) Vem Cosgrove had the misfortune to lose one of his horses and Ed Pease a cow last week. — (North Assyria) A large crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller Saturday evening for a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Puff, who were recently mar­ ried. They received a nice lot of useful and beautiful presents and the best wishes of their friends for a long, happy wedded life. — (Maple Grove) Fred The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 5 Barnes is moving in L. C. DeBolt’s tenant house. — (Southwest Sunfield) Dorr Everett was at the Norris Perkins home in Sunfield several days last week, work­ ing on their new bam, which is being built to replace the one recently destroyed by fire. — (Guy Comers) Frank and Herold Bennett started north Thursay on a hunting trip. — (North Castleton) Gravel is being put on the road near Jud Phillips’ place. — (Dayton Comers) We understand we were misin­ formed - that Miss Loftus had not got a new car. Area man wants info on new school chief's salary J-Ad Graphics News Service George Hubka of rural Nashville has written a letter to Superintendent Carroll Wolff seeking verification of Dr. Ozzie Parks’ current salary at Deckerville Com­ munity Schools. Parks was recently offered a contract to head Maple Valley schools when Wolff retires at the end of this year. He is to be paid $60,000 the first year. Hubka’s letter was read at last week’s Maple Valley Board of Education meeting. Hubka cited a Nov. 6 Maple Valley News story in which a board member was quoted as saying, “If we pay him $60,000 we will be paying him $3,000 less than he’s making right now.’’ Hubka said that “If this in­ formation was supplied to the board in written form” he would like to come to the ad­ ministration office “to ex­ amine such document, paper, letter, memo, etc.” under the Michigan Freedom of Infor­ mation Act. “I don’t have any problem with him having that informa- Mace Pharmacy tion,” said Board President William Flower, “but it wasn’t supplied to the board (in written form).” The information was given verbally to the board commit­ tee that interviewed Parks at Deckerville. “If he (Hubka) wants it, it’s available to him,” said Trustee Ted Spoelstra. “He can go up there (to Decker­ ville) and get it.” Charles Viele Sr., vice president of the Board of Education, said that informa­ tion on salaries of all ad- ministrators, teachers and per­ sonnel working in public schools in Michigan is available from the State Deptartment of Education to anyone who inquires, as it is public information. 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(VI,-365) A Pilgrims and Indians sat down to dine together last Wednesday at Maplewood Elementary School. Kindergartners and "Young Fives" invited their grandparents for a "feast," which included butter and cranberry sauce made by the youngsters at Monday's Native American Day. Bignall of Vermontville, wore the costume of a French voyager. Both mountain men and voyagers were friends of the Indians and traded goods with them, explained Felder. “We showed the children what Indians and mountain men did to survive,“ said Felder. “We showed them what clothes they wore and how they were made, as well as how teepees were made.” Felder is organizer of the annual Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous in Nashville, an event in which association members recreate pioneer life of the early 1800s. Gaber and Seifert devised clever methods to teach the children about Indian ways. Using a miniature buffalo fashioned by a classroom mother, the youngsters learn­ ed how to quietly stalk the animal, listening for the ap­ proach of a herd by putting their ears close to the ground, then taking aim with simulated handmade spears. Cranberries' were picked from the “cranberry bog” on the playground lawn where they had been scattered by teachers. The youngersters gathered them, brought them inside, washed them and, with adult help, turned them into sauce. Butter was churned in­ dividually by the children shaking baby food jars filled with cream. The sauce and butter were served Wednesday at Grand­ parents’ Day, when the youngsters treated their elders to an Indian program and “feast” of com muffins, jello, turkey-shaped cookies and beverages. Gaber frequently has staged annual Thanksgiving events for her classes, but this is the first Native American Day she has organized. The children and parents in attendance Monday obviously were en­ joying the experience. At Grandparents’ Day Wednesday, the children dressed in Indian costumes they had fashioned themselves. They also had woven the place mats for the tables and had decorated the cookies. Some 80 to 100 grand­ parents attended either the morning or afternoon session. They wore Pilgrim hats made by Maplewood sixth graders. To entertain their guests, the little Indians sang Thanksgiving and Pilgrim songs and did a Native American dance. Little Sarah Welbes helps her mom, Jan, make cranberry sauce at Monday's Native American Day at Maplewood Elementary School. The children also learned how to churn butter to be served at Grand­ parent's Day Wednesday. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 7. What a delight to stroll in the snow so white! Children singing a holiday tune, means that Santa is coming soon. NAME NAM ADDRE ADDRESS PHONE AGE 130 S. Main, Vermontville f?hone 726-0569 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 name PHONE WHEELER MARINE SERVICE 948-1830 DANA OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 lo Noon PHONE —852-0713 Christmas |$ a time for all the sweetest of things. ADDRESS PHONE AGE G00DS/ NAM ADDRESS AGE HARDWARE took at all the gifts Santa put under the tree. NAM ADDRESS PHONE AGE PHONE TROWBRIDGE SERVICE “Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" The stocking hung by the chimney with care. NAME ADDRE AGE WAY blockings full of gifts, give holiday spirits a lift. 728 Durkee (M-66), Nashville Phone 852-9609 AGE PHONE COUNTRY KETTLE CAFE 113 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1551 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 8 Kellogg School fifth graders learn about Colonial America Fifth graders in Laurie Kipp's room at Kellogg School in Nashville have recently studied Colonial America, with a special emphasis on Plymouth and Jamestown. Each student prepared a written report and a creative project. Among these were models depicting colonial scenes. Showing their handiwork are, from I., Chris Gonser, Jessie Pennington, Andy Heyboer, Hillary Cates, Amanda Finkler and David Taylor. Maplewood teacher celebrates marriage Maplewood first-grade teacher Liz King was feted Wednesday at a party in her classroom in honor of her marriage to Theodore Snodgrass. The wedding took place Saturday at Vermontville's United Methodist Church. Punch and a cake baked by classroom mother Ruby Coblentz were served to the combined first-grade classes. The children presented the teacher with cards and a gift.. Congratulating Mrs. Snodgrass are (from left) Anita Coblentz, Hillary Grant, Nikki James and Karalee Rothenberg. Doozan is 'outstanding educator*, from front page Maplewood School encourage system for 10 years before becoming principal work from our students. Our focus is to instill in the students pride in themselves, their abilities, their school, and their com­ munity. Our goal is to send each of them away with a love for learning and the quality of Maplewood five years ago. The “Mission Statement” to which Prof. Hart refers in his letter is posted in the school’s main entry hall near Doozan’s office. It reads: “We, the staff of knowledge of how to learn.” Doozan said Hart made an excellent presentation to Maplewood students, explain­ ing how numbers are mean­ ingful and helping them over­ come their fear of math. He said the professor taught the youngsters ‘‘how much fun math can be” and how it can be brought into their dayto-day life. M.V. student wins Michigan Math Saturday, November 24 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. competition Sunday, November 25 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ryan Rosin, a student at Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School has qualified for the second part of the 34th an­ nual Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition sponsored by the Michigan Section of the Mathematical Association of America. Students qualified for Part II by placing among the top 957 of 18,529 participants in an examination given at 475 schools across Michigan Oct. 10. The qualifiers will com­ pete by taking the Part II exam Dec. 12. The 100 students with the highest combined scores will be invited to a banquet in their honor at Eastern Michigan University Feb. 23, and ap­ proximately the top 50 will receive college scholarships ranging in value from $300 to around $2,000. Rosin’s math teacher at Maple Valley High School is Sharlot A. Sours. (ChIester On Mulliken Road between M-50 and Vermontville Hwy. Mary Hokanson ‘Z Paula Cole Jill Booher Patty Cooley Gresham Rd Vermontville Hwy Holiday Ideas A good Assortment ofDesigner Sweatshirts S.M.A.A. CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPION SWEATSHIRTS & CAPS Maple Valley Sweats ALL SIZES from Dad, Mom to Kids SPORT STUFF 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517*852-1757 Totem poles of Middle and South American Indians carried symbols reflecting their government, religion and culture. This lesson recently was learned by Sandra Brigg's sixth graders at Kellogg School, who researched and constructed replica poles of the Aztec, Incan and Mayan tribes. Students showing their work here are, (back row, from left) Beegee Garvey, Dana Hamilton, Amber Davidson, Kevin Hansen, Jenny Gardner, Jenny Draper, (front, from left) Marty Dawson, Dan Leep, Rob Rosin and Dawrin Cheeseman. Salary info wanted from page 5 information, if he wants it. ” Also at Monday’s meeting, Flower reported that the proposed contract with Dr. Parks is being reviewed by the school attorney. He has suggested some changes in language, said Flower, and these will come back to the board for review w r STOP! x 3 v ...in now through December 15th to (( J f REGISTER for OUR DRAWING g J r of an 8-ft. and FILLED CHILDREN’S approval. CHRISTMAS STOCKING No purchase necessary to Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Classfied Action-Ads! register. We are here to help you ... • FREE GIFT WRAPPING • I Hometown Apparel 1 • DARLENE • • BELINDA "The Mirrors Image" wikkokz iujaae„ Hair stylist for Mon, Women * children 111 N. Mein, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: Mon, by appt,; Tues. !M2; Wed.-Sat. 9-? __ Your Family Clothing Store** I I 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa i’TbS ClxJC/j < 374-8730 hours: m-f 9 Sat. 9 to 4 to 5; I~~ ~7J �Nashville community mourns the death of William (Bill) Hart, 34 The sudden death last Wednesday of William (“Bill”) Hart, 34, shocked and saddened many Nashville residents. Bom with a congenital heart defect, Hart had undergone three open-heart surgeries in his life. He recently had been hospitalized again, but had returned home and death was unexpected. Hart grew up at Mulliken and graduated from high school in 1974 at Grand Ledge. He worked at an automotive parts store there and, later, in Lansing before ill health curtailed his employ­ ment. After moving to Nashville three years ago,. Hart graduated from State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center at Prairieville in a computer pro­ gramming course. This achievement prompted an April 3, 1990, story about Hart in The Reminder. In the article, staff writer Jeff Kaczmarczyk noted that Hart was the only one of six students admitted to the program in April 1989 who completed the tough, year-long course. This, despite the fact that two pulmonary valves transplanted from pigs con­ trolled the flow of blood from one chamber of Hart’s heart to another, and a batteryoperated pacemaker in his chest pumped his heart when it stopped after every sixth or seventh beat. In the interview he at­ tributed his survival against immeasurable odds (doctors once predicted he would not live to age 13) to his Christian faith. He became associated with the Nashville Baptist Church in 1980, driving back and forth from Mulliken to at­ tend services, remembers Pastor Lester DeGroot. When Hart married his wife, the former Kari Coon, BODY TALK” By Michael N. Callton, D.C. Don't be a 'Holiday Heavy' This Thursday marks the beginning of the “Eating Season,” which means that the average American will gain between four and nine pounds during the next 42 days. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, folks in the Maple Valley area will .consume mass quantities of Christmas cookies, egg nog and fruit cakes. So, if you don’t want to have to move your car seat back one notch to fit behind your steering wheel in 1991, you must recognize the problem and follow a plan. Let’s start with Thanksgiving Day: You’re watching the football game while you wash down a bag of Fritos with a six pack of beer. The Fritos and beer add up to over 2,000 calories, which is enough to maintain your weight for the whole day and maybe even gain a little. Now you’re primed for the big meal, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. A lot of folks are going to chow over 4,000 calories during just one meal, right on track for an eight-pound weight gain for the new year. In order to keep those holiday pounds away we need to follow a plan that starts on Thursday: For the football game, let’s exchange the beer and Fritos with a diet beverage and vegetable sticks. Sure, it’s not as much fun as Fritos and beer, but it’s more fun than shopping for bigger clothes. At the Thanksgiving meal limit yourself to one plate of food. This will allow you to partake in the feast without feeling like you’re nine months pregnant when you’re done. The decision is yours, but ask yourself this one question: When the new year rolls around, do you want to be looking around at your new rolls? EDITOR'S NOTE: Dr. Callton, who practices for the Nashville Family Chiropractic Center, will write this column every two weeks. He is a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor ofscience degree in biology, and ofthe Na­ tional College of Chiropractic in Lombard, III. He has written for numerous health publications, including scientificjournals. in 1987, he moved to Nashville. Hart will be sorely missed at NBC, where he “helped in so many ways,” said Suzy Corkwell, church secretary. She added that Hart often stopped by the church office to see if there was anything he could do to help the staff. He ran the video service for the church and operated the public address system for several years. He even volunteered for nursery duty so mothers could attend special meetings, said Corkwell. In addition, Hart was in­ volved in forming the Maple Valley Chapter of Right to Life and worked at the Barry County Christian School, where his daughters, Kayla and Lacey Martin, attend classes. “There are so many great things to say about Bill, that it’s almost impossible to say everything,” said Pastor DeGroot, as he prepared a eulogy Friday for the service he would conduct Saturday. “This has not happened very often.” DeGroot said the service would be conducted according to wishes expressed by Hart in his “Going Home” file, a record kept by the church in which participants list preferences of music, speakers, pallbearers, etc., in­ cluding the deceased’s final message to those left behind. The regular Wednesday evening prayer service at the church was devoted to sharing individual memories of Hart, said Pastor DeGroot. Instead of a normal fist-sized heart. Bill Hart had one that tilled ms cnest cavity. That s why I like people so much," he joked in an interview last spring. "I have a big heart." His sudden death last week revealed how much Bill Hart was loved in return. He noted that the words of one woman summed up the congregation’s feelings about the genial, soft-spoken Hart. She said: “He was such a lovable guy, each time I saw him I wanted to hug him.” Friends have established a fund for Kari Hart and daughters at the Nashville of- fice of Hastings City Bank. Contributions may be made there to the Kari Hart Fund. 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CONSUME* RFHJND Chek7f (METIS CA~ME RJT 14" DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MINT1TOR *1060 .331.99 PERDIEM FIBER OR PERDIEM 250 GM. J99 219 Main Street, Nashville, Ml 852-0845 OPEN: 9 am. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Mople Volley News, Noshville, Tuesdoy, November 20, 1990 — Poge 10 Awards highlight Maple Leaf Grange Thanksgiving dinner Lyle Craun and Elaine Doxsie of the Happy Tones of Grand Ledge entertained at tthe Grange dinner with a lively mixture of polkas, waltzes and other old-time favorites. annual Thanksgiving dinner last Friday evening at the Maple Leaf Grange southwest of Nashville was an occasion for recognizing outstanding members. Gaylord Gould received the 1990 Community Citizen To all of our aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins for suppoting us at our basketball games. Joheather Grant Cassie Appelman Also thank you Coach Jerry Reese and Aaron Smith for making time for me in basketball. Joheather Award for his role as caretaker of the grounds at the Grange Hall. Gould’s wife and several of their children and grandchildren were pre­ sent for the occasion. Others honored as Outstan­ ding Grange Members of the year were Ernie and Jean Withey, Harold Christiansen, Lora Babcock, Leah Phillips, Virginia Burd and Lynn Aseltine. Grange Master Ann Schantz made the presentation of awards, and in turn was presented a bouquet of flowers in recognition of her contribution to the organization. n Schantz noted that the honorees receiving awards are ones who “do more than their share.” About 75 members and guests enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the traditional trimmings. Humorous and seasonal readings by several members were given after the meal. Rounding out the evening was Maplewood School Wednesday, Nov. 21 Thursday, Nov. 22 No School. Friday, Nov. 23 No School. Monday, Nov. 26 LUMBER YARD Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, peas, peaches. 219 S. State, Nashville Tuesday, Nov. 27 4 (SOK CREDIT flE Schantz and Joyce Starring are spearheading the event, which will be free of charge to Crispers w/cheese, green beans, w/mush room sauce, pineapple pudding. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Nov. 21 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, dressing, cherry tart, butter sandwich. Thursday, Nov. 22 No School. Friday, Nov. 23 Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Nov. 21 ♦Salad, *Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls and but­ ter, pumpkin pie. Thursday, Nov. 22 No School. Friday, Nov. 23 No School. Monday, Nov. 26 ♦Salad, *Hamburger/bun, *Cheeseburger/bun, com, ap­ plesauce, bread. Tuesday, Nov. 27 ♦Salad, *Hot Dog, ♦Chicken Patty/bun, peas, juice, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. No School. • Merillat Cabinetry •Roofing •Siding • Tools • Electrical • Plumbing • Hardware 852-0882 Hot dogs/bun, french fries, mixed fruit, cookie. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Pizza, peas, cherry sauce. NOTE: Choose one entree. i Free Blood pressure The Barry County Health Department is offering free blood pressure checks at the Hickory Comers fire station every third Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0319 Margaret Johnson, a retired second-grade teacher at Nashville’s Fuller Street School, is recovering from re­ cent heart surgery. After undergoing a by-pass operation at Bronson Hospital • in Kalamazoo, Johnson later suffered a stroke, but is now at home in Hastings. She taught in Nashville dur­ ing the early 1950s. She would enjoy receiving cards from her old friends and acquaintances in this com­ munity. Her address is 505 N. Congress, Hastings, 49058. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS Monday, Nov. 26 Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber Andersen Windows Paneling Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints those attending. Transporta­ tion also will be provided if needed. Volunteers to help transport guests would be appreciated. Anyone who wants to attend the dinner may call Mrs. Star­ ring at 852-9460 before Dec. 20 to make a reservation. The next scheduled event at the Grange is a square dance Saturday evening, Nov. 24. Former Nashville teacher recovering from surgery School Lunch Menus Hot dogs, french fries, bak­ ed beans, applesauce. (HOMETOWN) a program of accordian and keyboard music furnished by Lyle Craun and Elaine Doxsie, representing the Happy Tones of Grand Ledge. The Grange is planning to serve a dinner on Christmas Day for folks in the communi­ ty who otherwise would be alone on the holiday. Ann • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies ft — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday SEE US FOR — DELIVERY • PLANNING ESTIMATES • SAVINGS COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWT. VERMONTVILLE �.iS* ;s£SS ;s£SS* Ml* How silently the wondrous gift is given...so God imparts to human hearts the blessing of His Haven. NAME ADDRESS 1 *ty*«*r ty« r r MUrtg Christmas trees all a-sparkle make the holidays a marvel. PHONE AGE Bright packages with fancy bows; a holiday candle that glows and glows. NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS PHONE AGE AGE WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE 126 S. Main Street, Nashville Phono 852-1501 I NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 74 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1144 157 S. Main Street, Vermontville In Attain PHONE THE OLE COOKSTOVE FAMILY RESTAURANT Mtyni trilMtaiilliM tjpiMtniii* EM WELL DRILLING, wnu® 5^ ifltsWj •fa Let’s all help to decorate the great Christmas tree of love. Drumming up the Christmas spirit! For Christmas I want a friend to play with all year long. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE AGE AGE PHONE GOODTIME PIZZA 119 N. Main, Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 PHONE THE OUTPOST 151 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1000 PHONE Hastings City Bank NASHVILLE OFFICE 203 N. Main, Nashville • 852-0790 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 12 Recycling center interests ecology conscious third-grade students The Fuller Street third-graders learned about various household items that can be recycled and that may be brought to the Transfer-Recycling Center free of charge. Students gathered in front of the used oil collection station at the TransferRecycling Center to hear how used motor can be salvaged to help save the environment. A field trip last week to the community Transfer­ Recycling Center in Nashville by local third-graders sparked their interest in the environment. The youngsters were a combined group of students from MARY GLENN Bakery - Pizza - Video's 151 S. Main Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1000 HOURS: Monday thruThursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. ______ Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. the classes of Gerry Long and Inez Hubka at Fuller Street Elementary. The teachers and the children hiked from the school to the center, located on East Casgrove Street. The facility is operated jointly by the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove and the village of Nashville. Center attendant Janet Jarman was on hand to conduct the tour. “The recycling center is part of our community,” Long told the students, who have been learning about communities in social studies and about litter in their science class. Great John Deere hay and tillage tools Buy a John Deere 55 Scries, 105- to 200-hp tractor now and you’ll earn extra savings on new John Deere hay or tillage tools. And that’s just for starters... * Ask about FREE tractor demonstration • NO finance charges until March 1, 1991, or special low-rate financing, or cash discount • FREE 5-year Customer Protection Plan for your new tractor Note: For qualified buyers (Hfc rs may hr withdrawn at any lime. Ask us about a FREE test drive on a John Deere tractor THORNAPPLE VALLEY Zaa 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings Jarman showed the children the products that are recycled: newspapers, plastic jugs, clear glass, used oil, heavy metal, and aluminum. She noted that even used clothing is recycled at the center, as good, usable articles are pick­ ed up by agencies that distribute them to the needy. The children learned the basics about sorting and preparation of items to be brought to the center for recycling. Jarman also ex­ plained that while companies pick up the recyclable materials, the center currently receives payment for only two types: heavy metal and Eaton Sheriff observes ‘Winter Awareness Week’ The week of Nov. 25 through Dec. 1 has been declared “Winter Awareness Week” in Michigan. The Emergency Services Division of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, along with other emergency preparedness coordinators, the National Weather Service and the news media are using this opportunity to educate the public about the hazards of winter and how to prepare for them. Each year, citizens face winter hazards such as snow, icy roads, dangerous exposure to extreme cold, over-exertion from snow removal, and isolation in homes due to heavy snowfall. The pro­ bability of residential fires also increases with the use of wood and kerosene as alter­ native or supplemental fuels. Citizens are urged to educate themselves on winter safety and survival before winter weather arrives. For more information on how to prepare, contact Emergency Services at 543-3512 or 372-8217. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. CalU-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Too l Bo xes & Ca bin ets , Drill Press an d Ac cessories , Vises, Fans. e a t , yy a c . TOOLSALes GtMERAL NLHCHABDlSt LEADERSHIPATWOR 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 aluminum. There is no charge for dropping off recyclables at the center. The children asked many thoughtful questions about the recycling process. “These are our natural resources,” noted Long. “Once they are gone, they are gone.” She suggest the students en­ courage their parents to recy­ cle and to tell them of the various types of materials that are accepted at the center. “We are becoming more resourceful,” noted Long. “That’s what we want.” Summary CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 7, 1990 All Bd. members present, also Comm. Moore. General Fund Rec. $1639, Disb. $12,316.82 Ending Bal. $41,791.01. Block Grant Rec. $5369, Disb. $8719.18, Bal. $21,041.54; Fire Vot. Bal. $26,127.85; Amb. Vot. $29,941.88; Twp. Imp. $57,312.55; PPc#l $420.59; PPc#2 $82.41. Bills approved: township Imp. Reappraisal Services Inc. ..................................................... $4838.00 GENERAL FUND Reminder Cons. Power J.W. Cooley N. Rasey D. Garvey Mi. Bell V. DeLong J. Jarvie S. Stall A. Yaudes D. Garvey M.V. News C.F.C Postmaster J. Jarvie W. Wilson H.C. Bank Don Sopjes L. Dickinson J. Adams S. Brumm S. Bishop Nashville J. Jarvie $82.08 ...... 65.67 998.57 90.00 33.25 26.70 40.37 57.00 42.75 16.63 30.37 18.05 106.33 25.00 484.12 90.00 612.62 152.00 45.12 57.00 30.88 16.63 15.88 17.77 Stamp. Env. Agen 547.60 L. Pixley L. Pixley R. Frohlich Postmaster Quill .............. B. Barry P. Rizor M. Wolff Hometown Lumber J.W. Cooley 28.24 465.52 395.83 375.00 326.96 45.12 33.25 23.75 31.90 148.95 B. GRANT Reminder 46.80 Care Free Alum. Inc 313.70 Kane Heating & Vent.... 400.00 Vaughn Reid 3.36 H.C. Bank 654.00 Webco Carpentry 4824.00 Jones Electric......... ...315.65 277.75 Gale Briggs Inc 380.78 Color Tile Central Ml Lumber 4396.98 Cheryl Barth 1406.63 B. Co. Rdg. Deeds 7.00 Yoder Window & Siding ..................................... 3180.00 Jones Electric.....................660.00 Other action taken: Approval to purchase 4 tables for hall. Appreciation for work done by Rodney Cook. tt Thanksgiving Day SPECIAL B? BOWLING 3 Games for the price of OPEN AT NOON Watch Thanksgiving Day Football on Big Screen TV LAKEVIEW LANES 1223 Lakeview Drive, Lake Odessa 374-4881 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 13 .»SS S&5 * ^5** A snowman smiles thru the sleet & ice, he thinks the weather is kind of nice! Santa knows that Christinas is here, It’s his favorite time of the year. name NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE ADDRESS PHONE AGE PHONE AGE Bells declare Christmas is near, watch the skies for Santa’s reindeer! MUSSER SERVICE 160 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9446 -® tai__M CITIZENS ELEVATOR 637 S. Main, Nashville • 852-9822 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 NEW HOURS: Sun. thru Thurs. 8:30-11:00; Fri. & Sat. 8:30-1200 U M____M —M Ur|____M _» th » _U IM____11 _JJ HMldtJ) _fi5 UGd,—'« JJ IGWff _U ta*_—« .U (nfeAU-JU JI CreHeJwlW--® May the Christmas Angel make your Christmas bright! Ho...ho...ho in my sleigh your present goes. Santa’s helpers are busy this year Making presents for all his friends so dear. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHON MACE PHARMACY 219 Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 AGE PHONE CARL’S MARKET Nashville, Michigan AGE PHONE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Main Street, Vermontville Phone 726-0257 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 14 Caulking, weather stripping your home can save energy dollars to five air changes in an hour. This means that cold outside air is exchanged with warm air in your home three to five times every hour. All this cold air then needs to be heated to room temperature. In an average house the air changes may be 116 to three times per hour. A well sealed home will have 'h to one air change per hour. It’s easy to see that people can save fiiel dollars by reduc­ ing infiltration. Two methods of reducing infiltration are caulking and weatherstripping. Caulk is used around out­ side window and door frames, Do you have windows in your home open all winter long? Of course not, but unfilled gaps and cracks in the foundation, around windows and doors, vents, and so on, may let cold air in the same as leaving a window open. In fact, a 1/8-inch opening around just two door frames can let in as much cold air as a 12-inch window opened six inches all winter long. Cold air enters your home through cracks and openings by infiltration (drafts) from outside. In poorly sealed homes this infiltration may result in three COBB and to fill outside wall and foundation cracks. Weatherstripping is used around doors and windows. The money spent on caulk­ ing or weatherstripping is usually recovered in one heating season or less. This one season “payback” period means that money for heating fuel is saved equal to or greater than what you spend for caulking and weatherstrip­ ping materials. To learn more about caulk­ ing and weather stripping, request Extension Bulletin E-1573, available at the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte, 48813. Engagements Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. lid. #1740 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 Spitzer - Baker 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville I 72.6r 0181 . I BHlUmC MT JIOHriCIEVRS G fadIlUB BlUCTIOriCERSG iI[M Mr. and Mrs. Rick Spitzer of Nashville are pleased to an- | Ji 144 south mshmulc Sandbox fixed up at Fuller St. A new newly-renovated sandbox at Fuller Street Elementary School attracted kindergartners Jennie Pettengill, left, and Kari Emerick on a sunny day last week. The box recently was repainted and refilled by the Fuller PTO. Paint was donated by Nashville Hardware. The PTO encourages parent-teacher participa­ tion, and welcomes your attendance at their next planning meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the Fuller Street school library. nounce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Sue, to Eric Scott Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Baker of Charlotte. Holly is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attends Lansing Com­ munity College part time. She is employed at ARM Fulfill­ ment in Battle Creek. Eric is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School and serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He is employed at Clark Foundation in Lansing. An Aug. 10, 1991, wedding is being planned. 17 ].!■ 49096 L mJ j.v ']! (517) 852-1717 TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! NEW LISTING! ‘Two story, four bedroom home ‘Could be a two unit apartment or single family ‘Land contract terms! (V-52) ‘Nice cottage at Thornapple Lake ‘Screened-in porch ‘Nice Location ‘Land contract terms *1985 14x70 mobile home with bedrooms *2 full baths ‘Located on two lots with a garage ‘Only $22,500 ‘Nice two bedroom, two bath mobile home on approx. 2 acres with small pond and trees ‘Call for a showing (CH-103) (M-36) three (N-76) TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 3*11 A.M. LOCATED AT 525 S. PARK STREET, HASTINGS, Ml. Nice two story, 3 bedroom home with 1V4 baths, first floor laundry and large, partially fenced yard. Close to schools!! OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, November 25 — 1:30-3:00 or by appointment. Carpenter - Spencer Oren and Dorothy Carpenter of Vermontville an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Ann, to David Allen Spencer, son of Adolph and Arlene Ramirez of Charlotte and Richard and Hazel Spencer of Shawnee, Okla. Frances is employed at GLN of Bellevue. David is employed at Pop’s Towing and is a member of the Na­ tional Guard, Charlie Batter 1-119th Field Artillery, of Charlotte. A Dec. 29, 1990, wedding is being planned. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 • 1 P.M. lor9e brick home and ,wo acres with buildings and 134 acres of vacant land. Sunday, November 25 — 1:30-3:00 or by appointment. CALL FOR PICTURED FLYERS ON THESE PROPERTIES ■ AM?52'0712 Bob Gardner-726-0331 ChrisStarrton-543-0598 Cind CindyDooli Doolittle-726-0605K thDeHnnis bSmith-885522-19612971 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 a y ansarger - To the editor: This is in response to Sandy Carpenter’s opinion on the rudeness of bingo players: I’ve worked for die past seven years and I’ve not ex­ perienced rudeness, nor have other workers on my shift. Maybe those tired bingo workers and parents of children in the sports pro­ grams who are asked to work and refuse should take into consideration what these bingo players bring to their children and this community. Has everyone forgot why bingo is here? When the school needed a millage and it was defeated, all sport pro­ grams were cut out of the budget. Some very dedicated parents in the Athletic Boosters established bingo as a means to continue funding the programs. I bet they would have liked to work just every six weeks, but for many it was weekly. Now bingo money is used to buy extras like those nice Joe Ann Nehmer Vermontville • NOTICE • The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held October 25, 1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nasvhille, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Serving Hasting* A Barry County Communities Since 1*50 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL S COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! ' lights on the football field. Did anyone forget what the old ones were like? This year new goal post pads were purchased, along with volleyball equipment, and take notice of the flags on the north end of the gym. Also, let’s not forget fun­ ding Little League ball in Ver­ montville and Nashville. Presently a new track is in the planning. All this is provided by bingo dollars. My appreciation goes to the players who come regularly, and to those people who stuck with it in the earlier years. The courtesy goes to the players. If it wasn’t for them my children and others in the community wouldn’t have the fine sports program we are all so proud of today. I say thank you bingo players, please keep coming we need you!! 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 | north on Gibbs. OPEN HOUSE: Bingo players help fund your school sports programs! Vmgs Sanitary Service, LOCATED Amo>. SK MILES SOOTH OF EATON HATOS «. M-» I. McCMSa, ■/, mil, w«t ond •/. mil. noeu From Our Readers^ Open lo Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8 5 Gallon Karl Sarvke Available �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 20, 1990 — Page 15 {Obituaries Joseph J. Vlie FLORIDA - Joseph J. Vliek, 64 of 7637 Tropical Lane, Homasassa, Florida, where he wintered from, Nashville, passed away Friday, Novem­ ber 16, 1990 in Florida. Mr. Vliek was bom on April 25, 1926 in Indiana, the son of Joe and Joanna (Schultz) Vliek. He lived most of his life in Nashville; during his school days he played all sports, espe­ cially basketball and graduated from Nashville High School. After graduating Joe attended actioneering school in Des Moines, Iowa. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Grace McCrim­ mon on August 21, 1948 in Vermontville. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing, Battle Creek for 32 years and also owned and operated Joe Vliek Auction Service. He was honored for serving on the Fire Brigade at Eaton's many years. He was a member of Nash­ ville Lions serving on many committees, Nashville VFW Post 8260 and attended Baseline Methodist Church in Bellevue. He bowled on many leagues especially the A.B.C. National Tournament. He enjoyed softball, hunting and being with his family. Mr. Vliek is survived by his wife, Grace; children, Dan Vliek of Miramar, Florida, Debbie Eaton of Nashville, Joanne Querio of Owosso, Gayle Vliek of Nashville, Linda Potter of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren, one greatgrandson; sisters, June Rabbitt of Bellevue, Joan VanSickle of Bellevue. He was preceded in death by his mother and father in 1951. Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 25 at 3:00 p.m. at Baseline Methodist Church, Bellevue. Local arrangements by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Lions Club or American Heart Association. Blanche Foltz Ill U. • . P1® l" • W*j» l • titaty,, " * WitaliU *’* haiaahitj ■*■ mfistpis *ta^ ®:E fnsiEssta ,aa* part at ate. :iB itffiiiwii’ai ' fa J liiiiifr®. fell fcgMjplt l*F JK! fl'K^X life pjfcaWs 'KE jsET.iuiil'liM fUa I0> gjnifti) ■ jifr I gj a W ®r rr «* pi" SUNFIELD - Blanche Foltz, 84 of Sunfield passed away Sunday, November 4, 1990 in Hastings. Mrs. Foltz - was born September 13,1906 in Garnett, Kansas. She was married to Milan Foltz in 1930. He preceded her in death 1955. Mrs. Foltz is survived by twcf children, Don (Bonnie) Foltz of Sunfield and Jan Estep of Sunfield; two brothers, Dale (Dorothy) Steward of Lake Odessa and Everet (Helen) Steward of Charlotte; one sister-in-law, Laura Steward of Lake Odessa; 17 grandchil­ dren; several great grandchil­ dren; very special friend, Lucy a kbi®'' • • • • • Rise of Sunfield. She was preceded in death by four sons, James, Stanley, Nathan' and Theodore; one sister, Ethel Smith; six brothers, Paul, Claude, Albert, Arthur, Charles and John. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 7 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church with Reverend Chris Schroeder officiating. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield United Methodist Church. The pallbearers will be the grandsons. Arrangements were made by Rosier Funeral Home. I would like to thank all the band parents who helped in the concession stand this football season. A special thanks to Pat and Doh Rasey, Sheri Reynolds, Nancy Rosin and Vickie Reid. Also, Congratulations to the MV marching band and Mr. Vanderhoef on the great marching season and your first division rating at Leslie. • Your Fantastic! • Denise Hansen • MV Band Boosters William A. Hart NASHVILLE - William A. Hart, 34 of Nashville passed away Wednesday, November 14, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Hart was bom on April 7, 1956 in Lansing, the son of Thomas and Jane (Herrick) Hart. He was raised in Grand Claudine ‘Sparky’ Sulcer Ledge and attended Grand Ledge High School, graduat­ VERMONTVILLE - Clauing in 1974. dine “Sparky” Sulcer, 59 of He was married to Kari 11205 Scipio Highway Highway, Coon Martin on May 16,1987. Vermontville passed away He was employed at Barry Friday, November 16, 1990 at County Christian Schools. He her residence. was a member of Nashville Mrs. Sulcer was bom May Baptist Church, the Youth 24, 1931 in Munising, the Ministry, Maple Valley Right daughter of Howard and Leora To Life, a Board Member of (LeVeque) Befry. She was Barry County Christian raised in Mason and attended Schools, Mulliken F. & A.M. schools there. #412 and Mulliken O.E.S. 616. She was married to John Mr. Hart is survived by his Sulcer in 1955 in Lansing, the wife, Kari; two daughters, couple lived at their present Kayla and Lacey Martin, both address 17 years coming from at home; his parents, Thomas Charlotte where they lived 13 and Jane Hart; his grand­ years. mother, Mildred Hart; brother, She was a homemaker and James (Lynn) Hart, all of for a short time owned and Grand Ledge; two sisters, operated Catering Concepts Jackie (Mark) Beringer of Gift Shop ip Hastings. She was a member of Char- Chicago, Illinois and Mary lotte VFW Post 2406 Ladies Jane (Doug) Ewing of Battle Auxilliary, Hastings Eagles Creek; several nieces and 4158, attended St. Mary nephews. Funeral services were held Catholic Church in Charlotte Saturday, November 17 at and enjoyed mystery novels, Nashville Baptist Church with crossword puzzles, birds and Reverend Lester DeGroot offi­ animals. Mrs. Sulcer is survived by ciating. Burial was at Medowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. her husband, John; children, Memorial contributions Ernest Sulcer, Sunfield, Gerry may be made to the Hart Fami­ Sulcer, Vermontville, Maxanly, c/o Nashville Branch, Hast­ ne Tavemiti, Williamsburg, ings City Bank. Virginia, Kellie Barcroft, Arrangements were make Hastings and John Sulcer Jr., by Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Grand Rapids; her mother, Mulliken. Leora Whipple, Charlotte; 11 grandchildren, over 30 foster children; brothers, Laverne Community Notices Belfry, Traverse City, Wayne Belfry, California, David AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Whipple, California, Cary Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Whipple, Farmington Hills; father-in-law, Clarence Sulcer, Business Services Litchfield. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL She. was preceded in death by father Howard Belfry; step­ Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. father, Robert Whipple. Call 945-3512 for appointment Funeral services were held Monday, November 19 at St. CAR AND BOAT STORAGE Cyril Catholic Church, Nashavailable, at Nashville Storage. 1-616-795-3713. _________ ville with Reverend Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at ROOFING-SIDING­ Woodlawn Cemetery, REMODELING-NEW Vermontville. CONSTRUCTION give us a Memorial contributions call we do it all. HENEY may be made to Good Samari­ CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. ________ tan Hospice of Barry County. Arrangements were made VERMONTVILLE ROOFby Maple Valley Chapel- ING licensed and insured. Free Genther Funeral Home, estimates. 543-1002. Nashville. Maple Valley lady eagers end season with tough loss 52-51 The Maple Valley girls basketball season came to an end with a tough 52-51 loss to Carson City Crystal last Monday. The Lions grabbed a 15-11 lead following the first quarter, but Carson City outscored the Lions 16-7 in the second quarter to take a 27-22 halftime lead. M.V. awards night planned The Maple Valley junior varsity and varsity football teams and the varsity cheerleaders will hold their awards night Tuesday, Nov. Miscellaneous HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. For Rent FOR RENT IN VERMONTVILLE one bedroom ground floor apartment. References required. Call 726-0574. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jr.-Sr. High auditorium. Parents are'asked to bring cookies or a small dessert for afterward. Extension Homemakers set Dec. ‘Awards Tea’ The Eaton Association of county council officers and a Extension Homemakers will homemade gift exchange are have its annual awards pro­ all part of the program’s gram Tuesday, Dec. 4, from festivities. All county 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the First members are encouraged to attend. Baptist Church in Charlotte. Free babysitting will be This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland” and available. Bring a sack lunch the Charlotte Women’s Club for the children. Advance registration is re­ chorus will entertain quired by Nov. 20. Reserva­ musically. Lunch, awards presenta­ tions need to be made by call­ tions, installation of new ing the Extension office. NOTICE The Regular Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 22, 1990 has been cancelled. The Nashville Village Council — NOTICE — Help Wanted WOULD THE LADY in Vermontville who wants to start the Writers Club please call me at 517-726-1323. During the second half the Lions outscored Carson City 29-25, but couldn’t quite overcome the lead. Janet Bradley led the Lion attack with 16 points. Team­ mates Anna Goodrich and Tammy Ashley added nine and eight points respectively. The Lions finished their season with a 12-9'record. AVON REPRESENTATIVES needed. Call 1-800-873-0550 24 hours. COMMUNITY COORDINA­ TOR: Build international friendships! I.E.F. needs local' representative to place and supervise foreign high school exchange students. Good community/school contacts a must Traiping and stipend provided. Please send resume K to I.E.F., 2600 5 Mile Road, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI. 49505 or call Carol Johnson at g (517)543-3904 or (800)825-8339. Deadline for filing nominating petitions for 3-2 yr. terms and 1-1 yr. term for Nashville Village Council Trustee will be Tuesday, Nov. T1, 1990 at 4 p.m. Nominating petitions are available at the Village Clerks office Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Peti­ tions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Rosemary Heaton Nashville Village Clerk USt Pr‘Ce MAKE MAKE IT IT A A $$369 3699595 McCulloch® Christmas I I National Ads Christmas at the Woodshop FOR THE 5TH TIME! November 23 • 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. November 24 • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * GRANTS WOODSHOP 3800 N. Chester Rd., Charlotte, Michigan POSTAL JOBS $1L41 to $14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 ext. MI168 8am top 8pm 7 days. HEY KIDS... Color a picture and maybe you’ll win a prize! Enter the Annual Maple Valley News Coloring Contest in this issue! e TITAN 50 3.1 cu. in. Anti-Vibration handles 16 in. bar, vertical cylinder design Sale Price $29995 BjMIMcCULLDCH j | It Bob's service Shop 610 Wellman Road Nashville • 852-9577 | �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Where Pleasing You Pleases Us 160 S. 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Church Street Bulk Rata PAID U.S KJSTACt HASTINGS. ^stings, MI. 49058 Ml 4903* Parmtt No. a localpaper oftoday! Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905g P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone945-9554 (Hastings) ! ’-RARY ILS’ ■■?*> The Maple Vci&jl 9 Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 13 — Tuesday October 23 1990 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Habitat house dedication planned for Sunday Oct. 28 J-Ad Graphics News Service Dedication of the newlyconstructed Habitat for Humanity house at 507 N. State St., Nashville, has been set for Sunday, Oct. 28. Local officials and other dignitaries are expected to participate in the 3 p.m. ceremony. Also present at the dedication will be Thomas and Ruth Beardslee and children, owners of the new home. Construction of the home at the corner of State and Reed streets began last June. It was built under the auspices of the Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and is the organization’s second pro­ ject in the county. Last year the chapter con- structed a new home in Hastings. Payments now be­ ing received on that house have helped to finance the Nashville project. Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide non-profit organization of nondenominational Christians who build or renovate houses, See Habitat, on page 2 Maple Valley custodian Matson pleads ‘no contest' to sex charge Lary Matson ofNashville, a former Maple Valley High School custodian charged last winter with two separate cases of fourth-degree criminal sbxual conduct, Friday pleaded ‘‘no contest” to one of the charges in Eaton County Cir­ cuit Court in Charlotte. In exchange for his plea the court agreed to dismiss the other charge, said Eaton County Prosecutor Michael Hocking. After hearing the plea Friday,‘‘the court entered a fin­ ding ofguilty,” said Hocking. He added that under such a plea the defendant is neither Contesting the charge nor ad­ mitting guilt. The prosecutor explained that in the case of a ‘‘no contest” plea the judge typically will read the police report or the transcript of the preliminary exam before mak­ ing a decision in the case. “The judge entered a plea of guilty today,” he noted. The original charge stems from an incident that allegedly took place at school on Jan. 8, involving a 15-year-old stu­ dent. However, after learning of the alleged incident, a 19-y ear-old former student came forward with a similar charge, and a second count was entered against Matson in February. The latter charge is the one to which Matson pleaded “no contest.*” It was alleged to have occurred sometime bet­ ween November 1986 and March 1987, according to Hocking. Fourth-degree CSC is a high court misdemeanor. The crime occurs when there is sexual conduct without penetration and with the use of force or coercion. Matson originally pleaded not guilty to both charges and has remained free on personal recognizance bond. In April he took a polygraph test but the results ofthat test were not released. After the first charge was filed, the Maple Valley School District suspended Matson with pay pending the outcome of the case. In July, school officials notified Mat­ son that he was being suspended without pay. At that time both of his trials were set for Oct. 22. •" Iff- September; a union grievance was filed with the Board of Education on Mat­ son’s behalf, protesting the cut-off of pay. The board denied the grievance by a 5-1 vote. Matson is scheduled for sentencing at 8:30 a.m. Nov.' 29, in front of Judge Richard Schuster at Eaton Cpunty Cir­ cuit Court. Hocking said the offense is punishable by a maximum of two years im­ prisonment and/or a $500 fine. Habitat for Humanity will dedicate this new home in Nashville next Sunday, providing yet another “decent house in a decent community," as their signboard proclaims. The Thomas Beardslee family will occupy the home built through Habitat's unique Christian volunteer program. School Board holds closed session The Maple Valley Board of Education called a special meeting last week, but most of the Tuesday evening session in the administration building was not open to the public. The board went into ex­ ecutive session to discuss preparation for negotiations with the Maple Valley Educa­ tional Support Personnel Association. Harlow Claggett of the Michigan Association of School Boards, will serve as the local board’s represen­ pay for caring for wheelchair tative in talks that are ex­ bound students. pected to deal with recent In other closed discussion complaints by teachers’ aides. last Tuesday the board The complaints stem from reviewed continuing negotia­ added duties assumed by aides tions with Ozzie D. Parks of in caring for certain special Deckerville, the board’s first education students who have choice as a candidate to recently been returned to the replace Superintendent Car­ local district. The children roll Wolff when he retires at formerly were bused to Eaton the end of this year. Intermediate school in Representatives of the Charlotte. The aides are seek­ See School Board, page 2 ing special training and extra Nashville Methodist parsonage moved one day early J-Ad Graphics News Service The old United Methodist parsonage in Nashville was moved last Tuesday, one day ahead of schedule. The transfer by Williams House Movers of Alma got under way at about 12:30 p.m., slowing traffic and at­ tracting attention of spectators on Main Street. The move had been set for Wednesday morning, but it was learned that the state highway department would be The parsonage easily made the move onto Nashville's Main Street. Without its upper story, utility lines were no longer a problem. blacktopping M-66 that day. Since the weather was ideal and state permits for the move came through in time, Gene Williams, owner of Williams House Movers, decided to make the transfer Tuesday. The move culminated a sixmonth effort by the United Methodists to get the 1907 parsonage taken from its loca­ tion adjacent to the church on Washington Street. Robert Potter bought the two-story house for $200 at public auction last April, under the condition that it be removed from the site in 60 days. Initially he ran into dif­ ficulty raising funds for the costly procedure of having utility companies lift their lines along the route of the move. The United Methodists granted Potter an extension of several weeks to raise the ad­ vance payment required by the utilities. At one point, the church found another owner for the house, but in the end Potter again was given an op­ portunity to claim it. Rather than paying to raise utility lines, Potter decided in­ stead to lower the house. Working diligently for several days prior to last week’s move, he tore the second story off the structure to permit its transfer without utility com­ pany involvement. The house was transported, south on M-66 to Bivens Road, west to Guy Road, and then north to Potter’s 20-acre parcel. The Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation had to approve the route and a police escort was required. Williams said the general liability in­ surance that house movers must carry for transporting such over-sized loads is very costly. The United Methodists were anxious to have the old parsonage removed to allow start of a planned addition to their 1881 church. A new par­ sonage was constructed in Fuller Heights in the 1970s. Since then, the old one had served as home to the Maple Valley Co-operative Nursery. The school now is in the pro­ cess of establishing new quarters in the United Methodist annex (former Trinity Gospel Church) on Washington at Queen Street. In This Issue... • Lions Club hears about diabetes • Lions-Quest students adopt servicemen • Vermontville women to form writers group • Area seniors warned of health fraud �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 2 Habitat home to be dedicated, using as much volunteer labor and donated materials as possible. Employing Biblical economics, the group then sells >the .houses to selected low-income families at no profit and no interest. Cost of the house is repaid over a fix­ ed time period; the payments are recycled to build more houses. To be eligible for the Habitat program, applicants must be unable to qualify for conventional home financing. They also are required to par­ ticipate in construction of their home. Each adult homeowner is expected to work at least 200 hours on the house and later to help build other Habitat homes. As a grass-roots movement, Habitat for Humanity is decentralized and accepts no government funds. Pat Wagner, executive director of the Barry County chapter of Habitat, says the organization is always looking for more contributions to finance future homes. “We are focusing on the future,” she said, “and there is a strong need.” She noted the number ofap­ plications now being received by the organization for its next planned project in the county. The Nashville house took shape rapidly during a suc­ cessful “building blitz” stag­ ed by Habitat in late June. Many local volunteers turned out to lend a hand. Work is now nearly completed on the energy-efficient 28x40 home featuring a kitchen, living room with dining area, utility room, two bedrooms and bath We have Gift Certificates for that Special Occassion Styles-R-Us Wednesday is SENIOR CITIZEN'S DAY Children’s Hair Cuts 6 & Under Tues, thru Fri. S/JOO • 224 Main, Nashville WALK-INS WELCOME Ph. 852-1757 SYLVIA HOEVE from front page on the main floor. There are also two bedrooms in the full basement. The house was constructed on land donated by the Nashville Housing Corporation. In addition to the new house in Nashville, Habitat recently began renovation of a neighboring house which they purchased. It is located at 517 N. State St., just north of the new structure. Volunteers have already begun refur­ bishing work there, and a pro­ spective owner has been selected. However, monetary help is also needed, said Wagner. “The dollars are running low, and obviously we can’t work quickly on this house if we don’t have money,” she commented. “We are looking for more contributions.” Keith Taylor, a former teacher retired from the voca­ tional education program at Hastings High School, has charge of the Habitat’s Nashville rehabilitation pro­ ject. Volunteers are working free of charge on the renova­ tion and businesses also have been very helpful, said Wagner. She particularly cited Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice for allowing free dump­ ing of construction debris hauled from the house under renovation. Habitat now is planning a fourth ourt home ome in n Barry County, County with construction slated to begin in the spring. School Board holds meeting FREE TREATS FOR THE KIDS! from frontpage It’s Party Time! You’re Invited to our ... HALLOWEEN PARTY Wednesday, October 31 board are expected to meet again with Parks to discuss terms of a contract, but no date has been set for that meeting. Board members would disclose no specifics on the matter after Tuesday’s meeting. Stop in — browse around and enjoy free refreshments with us — while TOOLS browsing check out our great gift ideas Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. and take advantage of our convenient layaway for Christmas! Hometown Apparel I • c*w family Clothing StOfv" 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa 374*8730 WS* I H0U“: •*£•10 * : TOOL SALES ttNlRAl Mt RCHAIDISI 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Nashville Methodists break ground for addition Church representatives who took part in the ground-breaking event at United Methodist Church were, from I., Steve Slag, Richard Genther, Herald Hansen, Ed Smith and Rev. Ronald Brooks. way for the new wing. Rev. Ground-breaking in 1870. Brooks said it is expected that The earlier church was the new structure will be ceremonies for a planned ad­ dition were held Sunday at the located on the same site as the under cover by the time United Methodist Church in present brick building. After winter weather sets in. the fire the damaged structure Nashville. The Rev. Ronald Brooks was moved to North Main conducted the ceremony after Street, where it was renovated the morning worship service, and used as a town hall and with many members of the fire station for a number of congregation present. Ed years. Smith led the group in singing The local Methodist cona selection offering the gregration was formed in message that a church is com­ 1866, with the first services prised not of a building but of being held in an early mill west .of the Thornapple River people. Afterward, several church dam. officials took turns removing Last week the old parsonage a shovelful of earth with a was moved from its site adja­ gold-painted spade. A few cent to the church to make children also helped with this task. Construction is expected be under way week on the wing, which will be added to the east side of the present church at Doreen Root the corner of Washington and Sylvia Terburg State streets. A. & C. Con­ Sharon Rothenberg struction, a local company owned by Steve Augustine Valerie Hudson and Frank Cooper, has the Vicki Root contract for the work. This is the same company that recent­ Kathy Jarvie ly built the new addition at Vicki Mansfield Putnam Public Library in Nashville. Kelly Smith Rev. Brooks said the project Kay Setchfield will provide space for addi­ Lois Hammonds tional Sunday school classrooms, a church office, Dotty McDougal and a modern kitchen. The Elizebeth Rathbun United Methodists currently use a kitchen that is part ofthe Cindee Clouse Community House added to Betsy Paris the west side of the church in ...for helping with Maplewood Book Fair. 1916. The church sanctuary dates Marica Grant and back to 1881. It was built a Maplewood PTO year after fire damaged a frame forerunner constructed A Big Thank You to: Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass........... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.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.nr P.M. Worship....... .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 18322651 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m.. Wednesday: AWANA ......... 6:45 p.m. 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 ..... 10a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR METHODIST CHURCH 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 GRESHAM UNITED: METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........ 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .9:30 a.m. Sun. School . 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main,'Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 11 a.m^ Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 3 Obituaries Versia (Mary Ann) Schriver NASHVILLE - Versia (Mary Ann) Schriver, 61 of 7385 Assyria Road, Nashville passed away Thursday, October 18, 1990 at Eaton County Medical Facility, Charlotte. Mrs. Schriver was born March 8, 1929 in Salyersville, Kentucky, the daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Walter Fletcher. She was married to Raymond Schriver, Sr. on August 10, 1972 in Vermont­ ville. The couple has lived at the Maple Grove Township residence the past several years. Mrs. Schriver is survived by her husband, Raymond Schriv- William E. Ransome ___ HASTINGS - William E. Ransome, 69 of3400 E. Quim­ by Road, Hastings, passed away Thursday, October 18, 1990 at his residence. Mr. Ransome was bom on March 24, 1921 in London, England, the son of George and Isabelle (Gibbons) Ransome. He was raised in Femdale and attended schools there. He lived most ofhis life in Royal Oak before coming to Hastings in 1982. He was a Veteran ofWorld War II serv­ ing in the United States Navy. He was married to Frances M. Seeley on June 24, 1937. Mr. Ransome was employed at Allegany-Ludlum Steel Corporation in Ferndale for 26 years and before his retirement he worked eight years as an insurance agent. He was a member of Hope United Church, active in Boy Scouts for many years as a scout master and scout master trainer. Mr. Ransome is survived by his wife, Frances; son and <Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* ; BINGO : । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA " •THURSDAYS < 6:30 P.M. * t Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 William J. (Bill) Hart er, Sr.; stepson, Raymond Schriver, Jr. of Vermontville; step daughter, Luanne Davis of Lansing; three step grandchil­ dren; one step great grand­ child; and three sisters. Graveside services were held Saturday, October 20 at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville with Reverend Ronald K. Brooks officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Versia Schriver Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. SUNFIELD - William J. (Bill) Hiatt, Sr., 60, of Sunfield passed away Tuesday, October 16, 1990 in Battle Creek. Mr. Hiatt was a resident ofSunfield for the past 26 years, coming here from DeWitt. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. He was married January 26, 1957 to Deloris J. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mahlon, Jr. and Howard. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Deloris J., four children Karen (James) Brace, of Sunfield, William J., Jr. (Carla) of Sunfield, Mark (Joan) of East Leroy, Teresa (Daryl) Stadel of Lansing; ten grandchildren, William J. Hiatt daughter-in-law, George and III, Chad Brace, Sara Hiatt, Mary Ransome of Hastings; Tonya Brace, Maxwell Hiatt, son and daughter-in-law, Justin Brace, Addie Stadel, William and Colleen Maveric, Adam, and Amber Ransome, Jr. ofGrand Rapids; Hiatt; one brother, John H. daughter, Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Hiatt ofDeWitt; two (Linda) Curtis of Nashville; sisters, Virginia (Charles) eight grandchildren; two great­ Prince of East Lansing, Merle grandchildren; brother, Roland Ellen Mailo of Lansing. Ransome of Naples, Florida. Funeral services were held Funeral services were held Friday, October 19 at the Saturday, October 20 at the Rosier Funeral Home MapesWren Funeral Home with Fisher Chapel Sunfield, Michi­ Reverend Robert Mayo gan with President Arlee officiating. Nelson officiating. Interment Memorial contributions was in the Sunfield Cemetery, may be made to the Hope Sunfield, Michigan. United Methodist Church. Pallbearers were William Hiatt Jr., Mark Brace, Daryl Stadel, James Brace, John Hiatt, and Charles Prince. Area senior citizens warned about “heath fraud” schemes Evelyn DeNike, consumer information director of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, told Eaton County residents about health fraud schemes Oct. 9 in Charlotte. DeNike said health fraud is a multi-million dollar business bilking innocent people out of REAL ESTATE to be SOLD at AUCTION LOCATED: approx. ’/» mile south of Nashville on M-66 at #4092. Friday, Nov. 2 • 1 PM Excellent starter or retirement home with 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, enclosed porch, first floor laundry room and one-car garage located on a large lot. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, October 28 *1:30 20 3:30 Call for a flyer! IVA HYNES, Estate whu^lstaktom ZX I MN I UN A ■Wwcnonccu t KmiobOJ STEVEN E. STANTON CHRIS STANTON *•«’<*' 144 South Main St., Vermontville, Michigan 49096 Ph. 517-726-0181 or Fax 726-0060 their money on false pretenses. Senior citizens are especial­ ly vulnerable to fraudulent practices. “Typically, seniors have grown up in the same town all their lives, but their children have moved away, leaving them isolated. They grew up when a handshake meant something, so when someone is selling an item and acts as their friend, they believe whatever their new friend says,” explained DeNike. “Seniors are more desperate to try health-related products because they usually are suf­ fering irreversible changes in their physical bodies. “There is only one way to eliminate or reduce health fraud and that is to educate the public that it exists.” DeNike ended her program with a show and tell demonstration ofproducts that had been pulled from the market. Hard earned money was spent on a plastic suit that is worn over the trunk of an adult human body and plugg­ ed into the vacuum cleaner. The touted results, sweep away fat! There was an electric roll­ ing pin that when rolled over thighs, claimed to vibrate fat and cellulose away. Then there was the acupuncture device that when placed in a specific area of the body eliminated gas, in-grown toenails or headaches. This free talk by DeNike was sponsored by the Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers for their Oc­ tober “Lesson Night.” Hummel - Eddy reunion held Sunday The annual Hummel-Eddy reunion was held Sunday at the Community Center building in Putnam Park. More than 60 were present for the event, which is hosted every year by Joel Hummel and his wife, Gladys (Eddy) Perkins Hummel of Kalamo. Guests came from Houghton Lake, Grass Lake, Holt, East Grand Rapids, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grand Ledge, Battle Creek, Hastings, Vermontville and Nashville. Relatives present were descendants either ofthe late James and Mary Jane Hummel or of the late James and Lena Eddy, all of whom were early Nashville residents. After a potluck dinner, the group enjoyed reminiscing, visiting and playing games, including bingo. Special honors were accorded Ona (Hummel) Hinckley of Nashville, who will be celebrating her 89th birthday Oct. 27. She was the Correction— In a story about a Fire Prevention W’eek presentation in last week’s edition of the Maple Valley News, Jason Ackett was incorrectly iden­ tified as a cadet with the local fire department. Ackett now is a full-fledged member of the department. In the same story, the television affiliation of Chip Smith’s friend is Cable Chan­ nel 23 in Wyoming, not Chan­ nel 23, WKAR-TV, Lansing. senior member of the clan at the gathering. The youngest relative pre­ sent was two-month-old Haley Simon, whose maternal grandfather, Michael Appelman of Nashville, is a nephew to Mrs. Hinckley. I From Our Readers Support for Habitat for Humanity program has been tremendous To the editor: It has been an exciting year for Habitat for Humanity/Barry County as we began work in Nashville. The support and concern we have felt by the people of the community has been tremen­ dous! People in Nashville have given many hours and many dollars to help build this house. Your gifts to the United Way Fund were used in the construction of the Beardslee house. We appreciate those gifts. And our deep appreciation goes out to the Nashville Lions Club for the many hours they continue to con­ tribute to help make two families’ dreams come true The board of directors would like to invite each of you to join us for the house dedication Sunday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m.. We will celebrate the completion of the Beardslee * house at 507 N. State St. in •­ Nashville. We hope you will join us to tour the new house and see the rehab house next door, where work has already begun. Patricia J. Wagner, Executive Director ) Habitat for Humanity Family “Shop & Snack” Night FRI., OCT. 26 • 5 to 7 PM Homemade Soup , Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts, Beverages (all individually priced) BAZAAR - BAKE SALE Peace United Methodist Church k M-79, 4 miles west of Nashville EVERYONE WELCOME VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN GENERAL ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: Notice is Hereby Given that a General Election will be held in Vermontville Township, County of Eaton, State of Michigan Tuesday, Nov. 6,1990 The Polls will be open from 7 o’clock AM until 8 o’clock PM at the Vermontville Fire Station For the purpose of electing the following officers: STATE: Governor & Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, 2 members of the State Board of Education, 2 members of the Board of Regents of University of Michigan, 2 members of the Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, 2 members of the Board of Governors of Wayne State University. CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator, Representative in Congress LEGISLATIVE: State Senator, State Representative COUNTY: County Commissioner ...and any additional officers that may be on the ballot. And also vote on the following Non-Partisan Officers: Two Justices of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Judge of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Probate Court, Judge of the District Court. JANICE L BAKER, Vermontville Township Clerk �The Mople Valley News. Noihville. Tuesday, October 23. 1990 — Poge 4 Memories of the past... October brings memories of cider making business in Nashville (Note: Portions ofthefollow­ ing accountfirst appeared in this column a decade ago, on Oct. 22. 1980.) October is a nostalgic time. Among the recollections it brings are of the days when cider making was big business in Nashville. A heavenly aroma filled the air as the an­ nual ritual of pressing sweet nectar from ripe red fruit got under way at several locations in the village. Perhaps the best remembered site at apple harvest time is Nashville’s historic old grist mill, which sat on the edge of the Thor­ napple River just south of the Main Street bridge. There, vats ofrich apple butter orjel­ ly simmering in the “apple wing” added to the seasonal atmosphere. The old water­ wheel that powered the mill- ing of countless barrels of flour now hummed with a new fall activity, powering the mighty apple press. Another early Nashville location that bustled with ac­ tivity as green leaves turned to gold was Barney Brooks’ fruit evaporator on Sherman Street. It was located on the south side of Sherman at the junction of Cleveland Street. The Brooks fruit drying operation was a successful local enterprise for several years. In September 1881, the Nashville News noted that the plant was going full blast, employing nine “hands” to process about 80 bushels of apples a day. “Two mammoth paring machines are operated by Neil Walrath and Will Liebhauser, and these pare, core and slice the apples, which then are spread on drying screens by four young ladies and placed in drying apparatus where the temperature is 200 degrees,” reported the News. “The peelings and cores are packed in barrels and shipped daily to a jelly factory, while the dried The bustle of autumn activity can be seen in this 1914 scene of the "apple wing" added to Nashville's old grist mill by Frederic Kyser and son Edwin (who later changed surname to Kane). The conveyor that carried apples from the farmer's wagon into the cider press room is visible behind the second man from left. Razed in 1977, the mill was built in 1881 by Elder Philip Holler, a local Advent Christian minister. Dora and Louis Lass immigrated to America from Germany in 1886 and led an itinerant miller's life in the West before buying the Nashville mill in 1916. He died eight years later. Dora, noted for gifting others With her homegrown flowers, died in 1938 shortly after a spring tumble into the chilly waters of the Thornapple near her home on the riverbank across from the mill. apples are packed in 50-pound farmers hauled wagon loads wooden boxes, with the top of the homegrown fruit into layer artistically arranged for town for processing. appearance.” “Some would come in with Cider and vinegar also were a load of 15 to 20 bushels,” processed at the Brooks plant. remembers Adolph Douse Jr., During a 1890s fire there, who spent many hours at the Nashville firemen drew on old grist mill as a lad. “Others vats of vinegar to combat would bring in only a bushel flames when their water hoses or two.” For cider making, he noted, The cider press at the mill was powered by the proved too short to reach a nearby cistern. farmers brought apples that same waterwheel on the river dam that operated the Later, the old grist mill on were not good enough to sell. flour-milling apparatus. Apples were pressed bet­ North Main Street became of At the mill, a conveyor exween large burlap blankets; juice flowed into holding the hub of Nashville’s apple tending outside the building tanks below the floor. activity. Come fall, area carried the farmer’s apples from his rig to a grinder in­ side, where the fruit was pulverized by a cylinder of knives moving against springbacked baffles. The pulp then was wrapped in a heavy burlap blanket and placed on a large rack under the press. The water-powered appartus Roxand, Sunfield, Vermontville Townships applied immense pressure to Leonard Brown extract the last drop ofjuice Bill & Donna from the apples. Curby Fleetham Barker “The pulp was squeezed Sharon Stewart until it was almost dry,” Al & Leta Boucher remembered Douse. “After­ Glen & Linda Sandra Wells ward, it was piled outside the Rairigh mill for anyone who wanted to Lyle & Doris Carey Fred & Lu Gregg haul the residue away for hog Sue Eagen feed, fertilizer or wormbeds. Warren & Rosie It was very good for plants; Dennis Curtis Milbourne lots of folks used it on their John & Cheryl Harold & Helen flowers.” Vetter McDaniels The fresh-pressed juice flowed into holding tanks Joyce Martin Kenneth Lumbert below the floor, then was pumped into overhead vats "During this campaign, I have enjoyed meeting many and siphoned into barrels or folks and renewing acquaintances and hearing your other containers provided by concerns about government. the farmers. “Some had cider made I would like the privilege ofrepresenting you on the from their apples,” recalled County Board of Commissioners and ask that youjoin Douse. “Others wanted hard the above citizens in supporting me and VOTE cider or vinegar.” He NOVEMBER 6:" remembers that in winter months a large supply of •Paid tor by Friends to Elect Joanne McDaniels McNutt, P.O, Box 93. Sunfield. Ml 48890 vinegar was stored in wooden barrels in the basement of the Joanne McDaniels McNutt Eaton county commissioner DEMOCRAT — DISTRICT ONE Wooden barrels such as those seen in this view in­ side the "apple wing" served as containers for farmers to transport cider and vinegar. Crocks of ap­ ple butter made at the mill rest on the shelves in this 1925 photo. mill. Memories of cider making now held by most Nashville senior citizens focus around the family of Louis Lass, who with his wife Dora came to America in 1886 from their native Germany. After an adventurous life in the West, where Louis worked as an itinerant miller in states rang­ ing from Oregon to Texas, the couple came to Michigan with their son, Otto B. J. Lass, and in 1916 bought the Nashville mill from the Frederic Kyser family. Cider making at the old mill initially had blossomed under ownership of the Kysers. They purchased the mill in 1907, a year after the death of its founder, Elder Philip P. Holler. An Advent Christian minister, Holler built the mill in 1881 to replace a primitive 1868 forerunner he owned on the opposite (west) side of the Thomapple River. Under direction of the Kysers and their son, Edwin (who later changed his sur­ name to Kane), the mill was expanded with the addition of an “apple wing” on the north side of the building. It was there that the making of apple butter, boiled cider and apple jelly was established. The an­ nual custom was continued under ownership of the Lasses. After Louis Lass died in 1924, his son, Otto, took over operation of the mill. He was forced to quit milling flour there sometime before World War II due to stiffened government regulations, but still was making a little cider at the mill as late as 1946. That was the year he sold the place to Ira James Rizor and his wife, Phyllis. The Rizors upgraded the original wooden workings of the old mill, installed electric motors to replace water power, and eventually phased out the cider operation. But Mrs. Rizor still shares the recollection of many Continued on next page— Have a SAFE and Bewitching Halloween! °o ... AT... The VILLAGE HAIR PORT 470 East Main Street Vermontville JAN 726*0257 Jan HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Some evenings by appointment �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 5 Nashville Lions Club hear about diabetes, inducts new members The Nashville Lions Club held its monthly dinner meeting at Peace Methodist Church Barryville. The program was provided by Ted Bennett of Flint, representing the American Diabetes Association. Bennett explained that diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to metabolize glucose because of the lack of insulin produced. If left un­ treated, causes many com­ plications to other organs, cir­ culation, nerve damage, caus­ ing tingling in the extremities, and possible loss of sight. Diabetes can be controlled by dietary measures, control of weight, exercise, avoiding simple carbohydrates, and if necessary, insulin injections. Lions Club International became interested in diabetes in 1985. The group has been instrumental in promoting education for people to recognize symptoms and lear­ ning how to control the disease. There were several guests, New members (front row, from left) Ken Affolder, Chip Smith, David Kempl e, John Davis, (back row) Lion sponsors Russ Furlong, Nelson Brumm, Roger Green and Jim Carl. Lions sponsor Blair Hawblitz with new member Rev. Jim Naggle. including prospective member John Hughes and wife Ruth; Mike Stone, Zone Chairman 11 C-l; four Lions from the Middleville club and one from the Vermontville club. Two workshops planned to discuss future of 1-60 Interstate Highway Six local units of govern­ ment that will be affected by the completion of the 1-69 In­ terstate highway are sponsor­ ing two workshops to gain public opinions. The workshops are schedul­ ed for Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Charlotte Junior High School gymnasium/cafeteria and Thursday, Oct. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Potterville Senior High School. All in­ terested people are invited to attend either meeting. The purpose of the workshops is to review cur- Otto B. J. Lass, seen here in 1925, took over opera­ tion of the mill after the death of his father. He was still making cider there as late as 1946. A talented whittler, Otto also played the banjo and guitar and spoke German fluently. Nashville folks who as youngsters found an after­ school haven at the mill. There, in the fall of the year, the children were offered a free drink of cider and an ap­ ple “to help stave off the pangs of hunger until supper.” In 1980, the late Kenneth Meade recalled a special feature at the old mill. "I remember that there was an outside tap where we could draw offa small drink ofcider when we went to the mill from school,’’ he said. The old mill on Nashville’s Thomapple River dam was razed in 1977, but fond memories of its heyday still linger for many area residents. October is a good time to call these memories to mind. HALLOWEEN DANCE j | V.F.W. Hall, Nashville, Ml j Oct. 27 • 9 p.m. til 1 a.m. | } Music by..'‘COUNTRY / / I i HARVEST \ ? Best Costume Prize - Door Prize $5.00 Couple ... $3.00 Per Person — Members and Guests — rent data about the 1-69 cor­ ridor, and to seek public ideas about future development of the 1-69 corridor and adjoin­ ing areas. Topics to be discussed will include agricultural/environmental concerns, recreation needs, police/fire/ambulance protec­ tion, neighborhood develop­ ment, transportation needs, and economic development. The completion ofInterstate Highway 1-69 from Charlotte to Lansing marks not only the completion of the state’s in­ terstate highway system, but also the beginning of ac­ celerated development pressure in Eaton County. The limited access highway will extend the sphere of in­ fluence of the greater metropolitan Lansing area to the southwest, by reducing travel time. This will encourage residential, commercial and industrial development to an area that has been primarily devoted to agricultural uses. The units of government that will be affected by the ac­ celerated growth have recognized the impending development and have banded together to prepare for the future. The City of Charlotte, City of Potterville, Eaton Township, Carmel Township, Benton Township and Eaton County are preparing to coor­ dinate development plans. The cooperation may en­ sure improved use of land and capital resources, prevent conflicting uses, protect agricultural interests, and maintain the authority of local units of government. Ultimately, a coordinated development plan may result in enhanced quality of life for all residents and businesses located in the cooperating jurisdictions. For more information on the public workshops, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 517/543-2310 or 372-5594. SEIZED CARS Trucks, boots, 4-wheelers, motor­ homes, by FBI, IRS, DEA. Available in your area now. Call ... (805) 682-7555 Ext. C-3087 The Middleville Lions Club presented the Nashville club with a jug of goldfish, which cost the Nashville Club a $10 donation to the Welcome Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids. The climax of the evening was the induction of four new members, with their wives, by Mike Stone. New members are Ken Affolder, John Davis, David Kemple and Chip Smith. GLENN MARY Bakery - Pizza - Video's 151 S. Main Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1000 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ‘Nice story and one-half home with 3 bedrooms on the first floor ‘First floor laundry ‘Full basement ‘Barn/garage L-89. Approx. 3 acre building site located NW of Charlotte. Already perked. Only $5,000 with land contract terms. ‘Great opportunity to own your own restaurant! ‘Established clientele ‘Land contract terms (M-32) L-88. Approx. 19 acres located south of Nashville. Good land contract terms. EXCELLENT RANCH HOME (V-51) L-90. Approx. 18 acres located in Nashville. Previously had mobile home on property. L-91. Approx. 10 acres of vacant land. Nice country location. on approx. 3 acres with attached garage plus a pole barn. 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Swan • (Lansing) 323-9536 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 6 Lions-Quest students ‘adopt’ servicemen in Operation Desert Shield by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Maple Valley seventh­ graders who are students in the Lions-Quest Skills for Adolescence classes taught by Cindy Gatewood have under­ taken a special project. They are packing boxes of necessities and treats for two local servicemen stationed with U.S. military forces in Operation Desert Shield. The packages, to be sent out in a few days, will also contain individual letters from each of the children and a group pic­ ture of each class. Both of the men receiving the packages grew up in the local community and attended Maple Valley schools. They are U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Friddle and PFC Jared Carrigan, who is with the U.S. Army Airborne. Car­ rigan’s wife, the former Ron­ da Steinbrecher, also is an MVHS graduate. Lions-Quest Skills for Adolescence is a unique class for seventh-graders at Maple Valley. The program is spon­ sored by local Lions Clubs who supply funding for special training of teachers who have charge of the classes. In addition to Gatewood, teacher Carole Satterly handles another ses­ sion of the Skills group. School counselor Judy Hagar has also been trained in the Lions-Quest program, as has teacher Lucy Martin, who formerly taught the class. Each student will spend one semester in a Skills for Adolescence class. Five classes are conducted during A roar from the Maple Valley Lions is being sent to MVHS grad, Staff Sgt. James Friddle by Cindy Gatewood's first-hour Skills for Adolescence class. The photo will accompany letters in a box of goods sent to Friddle. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School principal Larry Lenz is seated at left. The third-hour Skills for Adolescence class of Cindy Gatewood (left) ham it up in a photo to be sent to PFC Jared Carrigan, a 1988 MVHS grad stationed in Saudi Arabia whom they have "adopted." MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...ev«. 726-0223 (Grod jate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS WARRAHjy • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available DOC OVERHOLT.......... 852-1740 SANDY LUNDQUIST..................... 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS.......................... 726-0122 DON STEINBRECHER.................. 852-1784 GARRY KNOLL...................... Eves. 852-0786 “TATE” MIX Eves. (616) 367-4092 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,5001! BACK ON THE MARKET ■ "New" BACK ON MARKET - “COUNTRY Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & cur­ rently rented. 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Students of the Lions-Quest Skills for Adolescence program at Maple Valley schools are preparing "care" packages for two former MVHS students who now are U.S. servicemen stationed with Operation Desert Shield. Seen packing a box of necessities and treats are, from left, Kelly Mengyan, Blaine White, Wayn e Moore and Marie Balcom. the school year. This is the fourth year of Lions-Quest at Maple Valley. “The program is geared toward teaching adolescents skills to get along at home and to like themselves better,” said Gatewood. It helps seventh-graders meet the challenge of entering the teen years. Building self­ confidence through better communication is one of the keys taught the children. They also learn about self­ assessment and self-discipline in handling emotions, improv­ ing friendships, strengthening family relationships, develop­ ing decision-making skills, and setting goals for healthy living. In addition, the program places a strong emphasis on service learning - the develop­ ment of school and communi­ ty projects that actively in­ volves students in their own learning by offering service to others. This goal brought about the current undertaking by Gatewood’s students. “It gives the kids an oppor­ tunity to learn how it feels to help other people,” com­ mented Gatewood, in explain­ ing the purpose of service learning projects such as sen­ ding the care packages overseas. Among the items packed by the children last week were personal care items such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste; Bibles, prayer books, games, canned fruit and pudding, powered beverages, etc. Also on the list were bug repellent, sun screen lotion, chapstick and waterjugs - grim reminders of the inhospitable terrain in which the men are serving. Also included in Friddle’s box was film for his camera. It is hoped that he may be able to take photos which he can send back to the youngsters, so that in a small way they can share his experiences in a foreign land. Gatewood’s first-hour Skills class is taking charge of Friddle’s box, while her thirdhour class has assumed responsiblity for preparing the package for Carrigan. The teacher is enthusiastic about her students’ efforts in par­ ticular and about the Skills for Adolescence program in general. “This is a real high energy, high intensity class,” observ­ ed Gatewood. And LionsQuest is a “wonderful, wonderful” program. BARRY COUNTY Christian Preschool Openings for 5 more 4-year old children. Pick up applications at the school on M-79 or call ... 948-2151 Nondiscriminatory Policy �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 7 Vermontville woman to form writers' group by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Ifyou enjoy writing or think you might, you may be in­ terested in joining a group be­ ing organized by Susan Monroe of Vermontville. She and Bernie Hynes, a Maplewood Elementary School teacher who lives in Nashville, have the idea of establishing regular meetings of people who enjoy writing or who believe they would. One does not have to be a pro­ fessional writer to participate. “It is for people who may just have an interest in writing as a means of self­ expression,” explains Monroe, “not necessarily for those who consider themselves writers.” Although Monroe has taught creative writing, she does not envision her role in the proposed group as that ofa teacher. She said she hopes that it can be a learning ex­ perience for herself as well as for others. “We hope to have a group where people are interested not only for publication,” noted Monroe. She said the members would read their work to each other and receive feedback, participate in creative writing Exercises, and share their ex­ pertise with each other. However, tips on the possibility of publication also could be shared. Monroe, who earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Michigan State Univer­ sity in 1977, currently teaches English in the adult education program of Holt public schools. This is her fifth year Assembly of God to hold Friend Day Oct. 28 The congregation of Nashville Assembly of God has observed October as a time of encouraging friends to attend join them at Sunday school and church services. The culmination of the month’s events will be Friend Day next Sunday, Oct. 28. Prizes will be awarded to students who bring the most friends with them to Sunday school. The contest held in “cradle roll” through adult classes has been ongoing throughout the month, with Friend Day set as the grand finale. Students receive points for each friend they bring and additional points for each week the friend returns with them. An evening performance by Repossessed va and HUD Homes Avoiloblo from government from $1 without credit chock. You repoir. Abo Stl bailout properties. Coll... (805) 682*7555 EXt. H-3620 ...tor repo list in your area. The Harvesters will conclude the day. The concerts starts at 6 p.m. The Harvesters are an evangelistic team ofeight men and two women determined to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through song and Word. Based at Mason, Michigan, the group consists of a multi-talented bilingual family ranging in age from 16 to 43. Immediatly following the concert by the Harvesters, the church will hold a fellowshiphot dog roast. “We encourage everyone to bring their friends with them,” said Rev.* Robert Taylor. “This is a good time for our friends to get ac­ quainted with others in the church and feel comfortable.” People of the church should bring hot dogs and buns for themselves and their friends. Cider and doughnuts will be furnished. The Assembly of God is located at 803 Reed St., Nashville. in that post. She enjoys writing poetry and essays and has been published primarily on a free­ lance basis. She is, however, a staff writer for the Holt Up­ date, a quarterly newspaper put out by the Holt school district. In addition she has had work published in the monthly Lansing Magazine, the Detroit Magazine, and various papers. Monroe specializes in features about authors and story-tellers. Monroe moved to Vermont­ ville from East Lansing three years ago because she fell in love with the old ChurchFaust home at 169 West Main St., she said. She now oc­ cupies the pre-1850s house with her teenage daughter, son, and friend Chris Serafin, who is a Lansing electrician. A retriever named Adam is also part of the family. Their ongoing restoration of the historic house with its 10-foot ceilings, original chandeliers, leaded glass win­ dows, and impressive open stairway is a labor of love. A remarkable exterior feature of the home is a magnificent stone porch that wraps around the front and east side of the structure. It was added in 1905. The residence once was oc­ cupied by S. S. Church, an original 1836 settler of Ver­ montville and early justice of the peace. His son, H. H. Church, who in 1871 authored the Chronicles of Vermont­ ville, also lived there. Monroe says her friends tell her the house is ideal for a writer. She agrees, citing its solitude and the sense of history. Hynes and her hus­ band Jim, also live in an historic home in Nashville. This shared interest as well as a love of writing helped bring the two women together and led to the idea of forming a writers’ group. They plan to hold monthly meetings in the two old homes on an alternating basis. Monroe said she thought members of the group might enjoy the historic settings. The second Tuesday of each month has been tentatively chosen as the meeting day. The time will be 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monroe stresses that all ages of writers and aspiring writers are welcome. For more details, she can be called at (517) 726-1259. twneHiN •ij? PURPOSE MOISTURIZER 4 OZ. SCENTED OR FRAGRANCE FREE R99 PLRPOSE PURPOSE SO0APP 60.Z. Diana’s Place 'i Owner — Diana Kuempel I 852-9481 S3 $2.39 SHOWER TO SHOWER MORNING FRESH OR DEODORANT FRAGRANCES 13 OZ. Professional Styling for the Whole Family a BAND-AID SandndI BRAND LARGE 50’S, ALL WIDE 30’S OR EXTRA LARGE 10’S A|oft4Uon*tfofvHtcn Maple Grove Twp. 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She and a local teacher hope to organize a group of people who enjoy writing. 219 Main Street, Nashville, Ml 852-0845 OPEN; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 8 Former Michigan State Policeman named Eaton County Undersheriff Eaton County Sheriff Art Kelsey has announced the ap­ pointment ofWilliam J. Grace as undersheriff. Grace has an associate’s degree from Lansing Com­ munity College and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965 and enlisted in the Michigan State Police in 1966. As a trooper, he served at the Grand Haven, Bad Axe and Lansing posts. He also was assigned as an instructor in recruit schools, teaching physical training, defensive tactics and boxing. In 1973, Grace was pro- moted to detective/sergeant and assigned to the in­ telligence section in East Lan­ sing. In 1976, he returned to uniform, serving both at the State Capitol and Lansing posts. From 1978 to 1980 he was assistant post commander of Station 11. He also had command of the First District patrol team. In 1980 he was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to operations division, East Lansing. Grace retired June 30 as commanding officer, First District, Traffic Services Unit, where he had served 3‘Zt years. Art Kelsey Kellogg Elementary School announces 'honor roll' 6th Grade All A’s - Evelyn Ackley, Amber Davidson, Sarah Hughes, Dan Potter, Robb Rosin, Marin Smith. B Average - Rod Brooks, Marty Dawson, BeeGee Garvey, Mike Heyboer, Dana Hamilton, Sam Javor, Marie Jewell, Matt Knoll, Jenny Kuempel, Dan Leep, Jim Mit­ chell, Joel Mittelstaedt, Trisha Potter, Gretchen Priesman, Erica Reid, Scott Rooks, Jim Rose, Scott Spitzer, David Stephens, Kevin Swift, Josh Thome. Sth Grade All A’s Terrance Final coat applied in Nashville Nashville residents were relieved Wednesday to see Reith-Riley start applying the final coat of new blacktop on Main Street, signaling that the end of more than a month of disruption was in sight. The $131,000 state project included new concrete curbs and gutters in the business district. New blacktop was laid from Church Street to Brumm Road, where it joined a separate state project that recently resurfaced M-66 to Coats Grove Road, six miles north of Nashville. Augustine, Kristen Frith, Rachael Pettengill, Jessica Smith, Danielle Watson. B Average - Donna Ander­ son, Jeff Brzycki, Hillary Cates, Amanda Finkler, Ricky Fowler, Richard Genther, Emilie Gould, Holly Green, Maria Green, Travis Hardin, Chris Hartwell, Lezlie Hay, Andy Heyboer, Missy Kellepourey, Pat Leonard, Shawn Leonard, Della Neymeijer, Wesley Quick, Tyler Robins, Michael Skedgell, Adrienne Simmons, Lorna Symonds, David Taylor, Anita Warren, Nicole Wilson. School Lunch Menus Maplewood School Wednesday, Oct. 24 School a.m. only. Parent­ Teacher Conferences. Thursday, Oct. 25 School a.m. only. Parent­ Teacher Conferences. Friday, Oct. 26 School a.m. only. Parent­ Teacher Conferences. Monday, Oct. 29 Macaroni & cheese, green beans, tuna sandwich, cherry crisp. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Hamburgers, com, cookies, peaches. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Attention: Nashville Little League Football Players The FOOTBALL BANQUET will be held TUESDAY, OCT. 30 in the high school cafeteria. This year’s banquet will be “Desserts Only.” Please bring one dessert. Table service and drinks will be provided. We hope to see everyone there! Remember, clean equipment will turned in at this time. be Any Questions? Call 852-1852 Great American Book Fair in Vermontville Men’s Leather Sleeve VARSITY JACKETS for Maple Valley & Lakewood Reg. $139.00 ONLY... $gqoo WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Monogramming and Chenille Script These children were among many who enjoyed the Great American Book Fair last week at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville. This is the third year the school's PTO has sponsored the two-day event as a fund-raiser. Chairwoman Marcia Grant said that in addition to monies raised for the organization through sales, books also are donated to the school library. Standing are Mike Wendorf and Krystal Root; seated are Matt Root and Katie Rothenberg. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Oct. 24 Parent/Teacher Con­ ferences. School a.m. only. Thursday, Oct. 25 Parent/Teacher Con­ ferences. School a.m. only. Friday, Oct. 26 Parent/Teacher Con­ ferences. School a.m. only. Monday, Oct. 29 *Salad,, *Chicken patty/bun, *Tuna sandwich, French fries, pears. Tuesday, Oct. 30 ♦Salad, * Hot dog/bun, *Fish/bun, com, pineapple, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Oct. 24 School a.m. only. Parent­ Teacher Conferences. Thursday, Oct. 25 School a.m. only. Parent­ Teacher Conferences. Friday, Oct. 26 School a.m. only. Parent­ Teacher Conferences. Monday, Oct. 29 Pizza buns, peas, peach, graham cracker cookie. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Goulash, green beans, fruit choice, peanut butter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. s986 □ FLORIDA • Jan. 2-18, 1991 — Per Person D.O. □ WASHINGTON, D.C. • Apr. 17-22 $478 — Per Person D.O Other trips in 1991 ... Jekyll Island. Four Day Tour of Upper Peninsula. Nova Scotia, Mississippi River Cruise. Nashville. Canadian Rockies.. // yOU wou]j (o on OUf maj]jngnSf call... Hartzlers* Charters and Tours 3525 W. Jordan Lake St.. Lake Odessa. MI (616) 374-8169 or 1-800-654-8738 Fuller St. School 'honor roll’ 4th Grade All A’s - Kevin Aspinall, Cristina Desrochers, Carrie Hardin, Dustin London, An­ drea Mace, Brandon Phenix, Trish Sloan, Aaron Treloar. A-B Average Tom Powers, Jennifer Morehart, Heidi Eberly, Judson Burpee, Jeremy Barlow, Cory Cur­ rier, Jamie Davis, Donald DeLong, Chris Dunham, Dorothy Fredo, Mark Fuller, Cassidy Holtrust, Jamie Palmer, Breann Shea, John Shook, Mike Smith, Janelle Sottillie, Tyson Vorce, Jessica Wymer, Lisa Stampski, Lee Ann Stairs, Ryan Matson, Chris Magoon, Jeremy Hurlbut, Jennifer Halliwill, Shawn Graham, Chris Ewing, Dustin Carpenter, Sarah Behmdt, Sara Affolder. Compassionate Friends to meet “Compassionate Friends,” a support group for bereaved parents, will meet the first and third Thursdays of November In Lansing. The meetings will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 6 and 20 at Community Support Services, 407 W. Greenlawn. For more information, normaon, call Kathryn Milbourne at 517-646-0194. or stop in at Cook's Closet, 1005 4th Ave., Lake Odessa • NOTICE • Trick or Treat hours in the Village of Vermontville will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 31,1990. Vermontville village Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 9 Habitat needs volunteers for Nashville rehab house project Volunteers are needed to help with the rehabilitation of a house being renovated in Nashville by Barry County Habitat for Humanity. The house is located adja­ cent to the new Habitat house on the corner of Reed and State streets, one block from M-66. Work sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Volunteers are welcome to work for any time period during those hours, even if it is just for an hour or two or all day, said Jean Chase, Habitat's volunteer coordinator. No special skills, are need, just a willingness to work, she said. Help Wanted EXPERIENCED IN WOOD­ WORKING, upholstery, paint­ Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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 ing helpful, call between 8-5, Mon. thru Fri. 517-852-9743. How To Rise Above The Fall. The continued decline of the stock market clearly indicates the gamble involved with unsure investments. But with a deposit at Eaton Federal your principal and interest are guaranteed. With our competitive rates you can count your earnings before they happen. At Eaton Federal you not only have FDIC insurance but you also have the strength of one of the highest rated savings banks in the country. Our reserves of almost eleven million dollars are over three times the amount required by federal regulations. So, don’t gamble your hard earned money on Wall Street. Enjoy the safety and security of your local Savings Bank - rock solid for over 53 years. At Eaton Federal we appreciate your business! Eaton Federal FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 ' Olivet-749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: —Monday-Friday 9-4:30; Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 10 Lion gridders blank Bellevue 27-0 for second SMAA title in three years Running back Dan Franks (21) breaks into the open during Maple Valley's shutout victory over Bellevue Friday. Lion jayvees thump Bellevue 41-6 Receiver Scott Casteele hauls in a pass from quarterback Jason Hoefler. The chase is officially over for the Maple Valley football team. The Lions captured their se­ cond SMAA championship in three years last Friday by beating Bellevue 27-0. The win left the Lions 8-0 overall and 6-0 in the SMAA. Runnerup Pennfield finished with one league loss while Bellevue was 4-2. Lion coach Guenther Mitteistaedt was happy that his team didn’t have to share the SMAA title. “We’re happy with how we played — it got us a league ti­ tle,’’ Mittelstaedt said. Senior quarterback Jason Hoefler scored the game’s first points with a one-yard dive at the 7:42 mark of the opening quarter. The TD was set up by a key 42-yard run by Dan Franks. Hoefler kicked the extra point. The Lions made it 13-0 in BOBBIES of Nashville (1-517) 852-0940 Beginning November 6 will be OPEN in Nashville TUES., WED., THUR., FR1. Phone for your tanning times NOW! the third period on a one-yard dive by Franks. The score came after Scott Casteele recovered a fumble at the Bronco 12-yard line. Maple Valley scored its third touchdown of the night at the 2:30 mark of the third period on a three-yard run by Ron Merrill. Hoefler passed to Casteele for the twopointer. The touchdown was set up by a 36-yard run by Jeff Moore. Statistically, the Lions finished with 292 rushing yards and 25 through the air. Franks gained 132 yards on 17 carries while Moore added 76 on nine. Mittlestaedt said his team’s defense continues to shine. Maple Valley gave up only 92 total yards, 86 on the ground. “We have played good defense in every game we’ve played,’’ Mittelstaedt said. “It’s hard to say if we’re im­ proving. We just play well eadh week.” Franks led the defense with 10 tackles. Duff Laverty add­ ed eight and John Shank seven. This week Maple Valley hosts Portland. After falling behind 6-0 in the first quarter, the Lion Jayvees team ran off 41 straight points to defeat Bellevue 41-6. The Lions piled up 385 yards rushing with Scott English getting 144 yards on 12 carries and Tom Snyder 137 yards on 15 carries leading the way. Scoring touchdowns for Maple Valley were Tom Snyder 3, Scott English 2, and Niki Grinage. Kale Dipert passed to Steve Hopkins for a 2 point extra point and Brian Carpenter kicked an extra point for the Lions. The defense was outstan­ ding with Niki Grinage, Scott English, Brian Carpenter and Jeremy Smith getting pass in- terceptions and Chris Cooley and Chris Harmon recovering fumbles. Leading the way in tackles was Scott English 10, Mike Trowbridge 7, and Kyle Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 • Cross Country, SMAA, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Home, St. Philip, 4:30 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Away, St. Philip, 5:30 • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, Ionia, 5:00 • Parent Teacher Conferences, 1-4 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 • J.V. Football, Away, Portland, 7:00 • Parent Teacher Conferences 1-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 • Varsity Football, Home, Portland, 7:30 (Parent's Night) • Parent Teacher Conference 1-3 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Wanted WANTED sitter within village limits or someone to come to my home to watch five and two year old boys while I work, from 7:45a.m.-5:30p.m. Monday through Friday. 852-2243 after 7p.m._____________________ WE BUY romance novels, home stereos, speakers, albums, gas applicances, steel weights, camoflage, ice fishing equipmemt. Come see our smiling faces at Second Hand Comers, Hastings. 945-5005. • Cross Country Regionals, Away MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Home, Lansing Christian, 5:00 p.m. | As of November 1, 1990, Ken’s Stan­ dard will be under the operation of Kent Oil Company. The station name will be changed to Kent Service of Vermontville. We will strive to give you the service and quality product you have received and expected in the past. For us to be competitive on price with the self-serve stations in our area, we will have to pattern our operation in that manner. Therefore, there will be no charge accounts allowed at the station. Please feel free to use your Amoco Credit Card, Master Card or Visa Credit Card. Gerald A. Kent Kent Oil Company Eighth grade girls are runners-upin tourney The Maple Valley eighth grade girls’ basketball team was runner-up in last week’s Hastings tournament. The Lions defeated Allegan 46-14 on Monday, Oct. 15, but lost to Hastings 38-27 Thursday. Maple Valley led 18-5 at the end of the half and in the third quarter used a half-court trap to break the game wide open. Sarah Leep dropped in 12 points for the winners and Megan McLauglin and Dana Hasselback each chipped in eight. Jody Mazurek led the way in assists. Against Hastings in the champioship game, the Lions fell behind in the early going, but tied things up at 16 at the half. But the Saxons to go two up in the third quarter and went to the free throw line often in the final eight minutes. Three of Maple Valley’s starters fouled out of the contest. Joy Stine led the Lions’ scoring with eight points and Hasselback had six. Maple Valley, now 6-2 for the campaign overall, will be host to Battle Creek St. Phillip tonight. Miscellaneous NEED BUS TRANSPORTA­ TION for your group? Call Hartzler, Inc. 374-8169 or 1-800-654-8738. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Enjoy a Day of Shopping! ♦ ...at WOODFIELD MALL ♦ Schaumburg, III. The largest shopping $ J center under one roof! J ♦ SATURDAY, NOV. ♦ ♦ Cost: *29.00 per person ♦ ♦ 1005 4th Ave., Lake Odessa or Call 1-800-654-8738 ♦ NOTICE Neff and Tom Snyder 6 each. The Lions will wrap up their season next Thursday at Portland. Game time is 7 o’clock. ? Stop in...Cook’s Closet r / W kc.-r* J Hartzlers’ Charters & Tours, Inc.♦ 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 11 Bronson girts edge Lions to tighten grip on first II <? 0 Third, fourth graders end season The Nashville third and fourth grade football team ended its season with a 3-2 record, good for second place in the league. The kids last week ate pizza donated by Goodtime Pizza and drank pop furnished by Corl's Supermarket. They also received awards at the Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Team members include (from left, front row) Tony Thurlby, Nathan Glass, Leonard Hooks, Jeremy Barlow, Chris Dunham, Rickey Stephens, Brad Rapson, Judson Burpee, Richie Smith, (second row) Chris Ewing, David Wyman, Cory Cur­ rier, John Jarrard, Jamie Davis, Brandon Phenix, Ross Nichols, Tom Powers, (back row) Andy Adams, Keith Hughes, Scott Ashely, Ryan Matson, Lee Gould, Dustin Carpenter, Andy Pontius, Jon Mudry, and coaches Mike Ewing, Roger Adams and Ross Nichols. Garage Sale Happy 50th Birthday ... Mary Erwin OCTOBER 29 Remember the Good Old Days? Love you.1 W.KUBII nrtoMHp. Iran ’®eCoii8rasUpLlM(ii USED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS Ml '.MI rntyr&te! stjioppinjj 5© jjfOWtW® fl™ ■£o* m ■£o (.bfeOte8 IM ffi IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET: Sunday, Oct 28th, Ionia Fair­ grounds, South M-66, Ionia, Michigan, 8am-4:30pm. Admis­ sion $1.50, Rain or Shine! Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment CAR AND BOAT STORAGE available, at Nashville Storage. 1-616-795-3713. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. 1990 John Deere 1989 John Deere 1984 John Deere 1984 John Deere 1977 John Deere 1955 John Deere 1971 1070 cose Deutz 9006 8760 680 hours 4055 830 hours 4850 m.f.w.d. 4650 20.8 x 38 duals 2640 with 146 Loader 70 Diesel / NF EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. The Maple Valley girls’ varsity basketball team last Wednesday dropped a 66-57 decision to league-leading Bronson in a game laregly decided at the free throw line. The defeat left the secondplace Lions with an 11-4 overall record. Bronson jumped out to a 17-14 at the end of the first quarter, but the Lions used a 19-13 advantage in the second period to take a 33-30 lead at intermission. Maple Valley continued to lead through much ofthe third quarter, but a three-point basket at the buzzer by Angie Dearman enabled the Vikings to be up by two, 45-43, as the final eight minutes began. The contest see-sawed dur­ ing most of the fourth period. With about two minutes left, the Lions failed to con­ vert a layup and put-back shot and fell behind. They had to foul Bronson, which then swished 9 of 12 opportunities at the free throw line. The Vikings cashed in on 25 of 35 at the line for the night while Maple Valley made on­ ly 6 of 10. Four Lions starters fouled out of the game. Janet Boldrey paced the Lions with 15 points, Kayli Orman added 12 and Anna Goodrich 12. For Sale PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611. Maple Valley SADD Grim Reaper Day Bill Rivest, assistant principal of Maple Valley Jr,-Sr. high school, had make-up applied Friday by students (from left) Scott English, Mandi Goodnoe, Shelby Bosworth and Brian Dennis. Although it looked like an early Halloween it was actually Grim Reaper Day, sponsored by the local chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving as a graphic reminder of the young people who are killed each year in alcohol-related ac­ cidents. Some 50 students participated in the first­ time event. Those with painted faces were not allow­ ed to speak to anyone but other "dead" students throughout the day. Response to all others was by a hand marked simply "memory.” Keep the People Oriented Representation You've Grown to Expect! John Fisher "The Most Qualified Candidate" OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE • IMPLEMENTS 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... John Deere 666 Snow Blower John Deere 780 spreader w/Upper Beater John Deere 8550 Drill 18x7 84 John Deere 5970 Forage Harvester John Deere 5l$OLDage Harvester Cehl 120 Mixer and Grinder Glenco Soil saver 9 Shank cehl 1090 Mower Conditioner i.H. 56 Forage Blower M.F. 12 square Baler THORNAPPLE VALLEY „Runs • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK* RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WgLLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available Hasting°s (517) 726-0088 (616) 945-9526 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Eaton County Commissioner DISTRICT ONE — ROXAND, SUNFIELD and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIPS • Received the “Governor’s Award” • Received the “56th Legislative for distinguished service to District (Eaton County) Michigan Outstanding Citizenship Award” • Named one of the “Outstanding • Sunfield Area J.C. of the Year Young Men in America” by the • Sunfield Michigan Week “Salt of U.S. Jaycees the Earth Award” • Recipient of the “G.M. Award for Excellence in Community " John Fisher has served as my campaign manager for many years. He has long been Activities” active in community service. He knows the people and concerns of this district. He is • “Michigan Minuteman Award” well qualified as a candidate for County from the Eaton County Board of Commissioner.” — Edgar Fleetham Commissioners Retiring First District County Commissioner • Awarded the “Key to The City of Lansing” by Mayor Gerald Graves (Paid for by the Committee to Elect John Fisher) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 12 Freshmen gridders lose to Byron Center 24-14 In the first game for Maple Valley freshmen football players, the Lions were defeated by Byron Center 24-14. The Lions started quickly, scoring on their first posses­ sion. Full back Chris Miller scored on a 3-yard dive. Rich Furlong tallied the two-point conversion on a counter run, making the score 8-0. But after that, it was all Byron Center. After a muffed punt, the Bulldogs drove 45 yards to Vermontville Junior High gridders finish season 6-1 The Vermontville junior high football team ended its season with a 6-1 record after defeating Woodland Saturday, 44-8. The Vermontville team’s only loss was to Belding. Cliff Weller led the offense Saturday with 88 yards in two carries, both for touchdowns. Gabe Priddy had 72 yards rushing in four attempts, and one touchdown. Keith Carpenter had 15 yards and a T.D. and one extra point con­ version. Carrying twice for a T.D. and P.A.T. was Wayne Moore. Brian Hopkins scored the other touchdown. Rich Waara carried in a conversion and Tony VanderVlutch scored with a safety. The defense was led by Lucas Forquer with seven tackles, Keith Carpenter and Chad Wakely each had six and Brian Hopkins had five. There were 17 other players with tackles. The season will be com­ pleted on Nov. 6 at the awards ceremony in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. All equip­ ment and uniforms are to be turned in at that time. make the score 8-6. In the second quarter the Lions drove to the Byron Centr 14 before giving up the ball on downs. On the next play the defense was caught off guard and burned for an 86-yard TD run on a counter. That made the score 12 to 8. The Lions then were unable to move the ball, and after a punt, Byron Center took over in good field position. The Lions were flagged for a face mask penalty on a broken play, in which the quarterback escaped a sack and had run to the Maple Valley 20. After the penalty the ball was placed on the 10. Again the big play hurt, as Byron Center scored on a reverse with less than 60 seconds remaining in the half to extend the lead to 18-8. In the second half Byron again scored on a big play, taking a reverse 60 yards for the score. The Lions’ defense stopped all four of the Byron Center extra-point trys. Maple Valley scored it’s 7th grade eagers win Hastings Tournament The Maple Valley seventh grade girls won their first ever basketball tournament at Hastings last week. On Monday, Oct. 15, the local grade girls’ basketball team played in their first round of basketball against Allegan in the Hastings seventh and eighth grade tournament. The team was victorious over Allegan, 16-to 10. The win put the Lions in the finals Thursday against Wayland. Coach Wayne Kirwin and assistant O.J. Wagnor agreed they would have a good game against Wayland, “We were pretty evenly matched,” Kir­ win said. “The seventh grade girls’ practiced real hard for two days and we went into Thursday’s game playing for first place.” The game was close the whole way with neither team getting no more than a fourpoint lead. At the end of regulation, the game was tied at 21. Overtime was just as ex­ citing, as the Maple Valley girls were victorious, 25 to 23, to take the trophy. Highlighting the statstics for both games combined were Tracy Hickey 15 points and 10 rebounds; Jody Hickey 11 points and 10 rebounds; Nichole Kirwin, 10 rebounds and 1 steals; Amanda Bryans, 14 rebounds; and Samantha Ashley 10 rebounds, Nicole Reid 3 points, and Justine Quick 2 points. final touchdown in the fourth quarter on a penalty-assisted drive. The Bulldogs were flagged for a face mask, giv­ ing the Lions a second chance. On fourth and four at the 5-yard-line, John Mitchell found Jeff Burpee in the end zone for a 5-yard TD pass. The two-point conversion fail­ ed. After a failed onside kick, in which the Lions had a chance to recover, the Bulldogs ran out the clock to win the game. Inexperience played a major role in the game, as the young Lions fumbled snaps and han­ doffs five times and lost one. The fumbles caused drives to fail and put the defense in a hole. Leading ground gainers for the Lions were Chris Miller with 42 yards on eight carries and Randy Jarrard with 41 yards on seven attempts. Miller also led the defense with 10 tackles and a fumble recovery. Matt Reid also had 10 stops. Travis Carter had seven tackles and recovered a Bulldog fumble. Fifth and sixth graders lose 24-0 Brady Simpson, Ben Wood­ worth and Josh Cook were the only ball'carriers with positive yardage Saturday as Vermont­ ville’s fifth and sixth graders went down to defeat 24-0 against Woodland. Trevor Wawiemia com­ pleted three of six passes for six yards. The offense worked hard throughout the game but just wasn’t able to move against a strong defense. David Koch, as free safety led the team in tackles with 10, five of those were solos, Tony Avitable had nine tackles, Jon Bowers eight and Ben Woodworth and T.J. Buron six each. Nine other players each had tackles. The football awards ceremony for all teams will be Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. All equipment is to be turned in clean at this time. Jayvee eagers lose 51-34 to Bronson Almost 2 out of every 10 teenagers use drugs or alcohol on a daily basis. Reduce the chance of your children becoming another statistic by educating them at an early age about the dangers of addiction. Ignorance about addiction is dangerous. Your children need to kNOw about drugs. From all of us at... The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team lost to Bronson Wednesday night, 51-34. The Lions started on a roll, running up a 18-10 lead, but lost some steam in the second quarter to fall behind 28-23 at the half. The Lions never got started in the second half, only scoring two points in the third quarter and being outscored 23-11 in the second half. Lori Carpenter led the Lions with 10 points, Mindy Shoup added seven, and Stephanie Bouwens and Kelly Eastman added four each. Learning the basics Jim Hammond of J.H. Photographic Studio in Nashville conducted a basic photography workshop recently. Here, he explains some of the features of the camera to Elaine Ashley. The workshop was spon­ sored by Maple Valley Community Education. Don't let livestock manure go to waste Livestock manure applica­ results of manure tests and tions to cropland can save soil tests, I was applying 3 to farmers up to $50 per acre by 4 times more manure per acre reducing the amount of fer­ than was needed.” tilizer used on fields. “If you know what the According to Roger Betz, nutrient level of your manure Michigan State University is, then you can distribute Cooperative Extension Ser­ manure over land so as to vice, livestock manure has an reduce the chances of average value of $5 per ton. polluting streams,” says At the application rate of 10 Williams. tons per acre, approximately Farmers who adopt $50 worth of manure is ap­ methods such as manure testing, soil testing and plied to each acre. Betz says fanners need to calibration of equipment com­ “calibrate” their manure ply with the Right to Farm Act spreaders in order to max­ (RTFA). This provides legal protection against nuisance imize the benefits of manure. “To put it in perspective, and odor lawsuits. If a neighbor files a lawsuit farmers make sure they have calibrated their sprayer before against a farmer for non­ applying the herbicide spray, compliance with the RTFA, Roundup, which costs an the Michigan Department of average of $25 per acre,” Agriculture inspects the farm says Betz. “Farmers who ap­ to determine if the farm is in ply livestock manure are ap­ compliance. According to Gwen Dado, plying a product that is worth up to twice as much as Roun­ Eaton County Extension dup and yet often fail to Agricultural Associate, if all calibrate their manure management practices comp­ ly, the farmer has a great spreading equipment.” Manure testing combined reduction in the chance of los­ with the results of soil tests ing the lawsuit. Dado says the RTFA was should also be included in a manure management pro­ designed to provide guidelines gram. This provides farmers for farmers to use in order to with the data necessary in reduce the possibility of order to accurately apply polluting surface and ground nutrients to avoid runoff of water and to provide for a nutrients into ground and sur­ safer environment. These guidelines also serve to pro­ face waters. “You are going from guess­ vide guidance in legal matters. “For those farmers who are ing the value of the manure’s nutrient content to having con­ implementing proper manure crete figures,” says Don management techniques it’s a Williams, a swine operator win-win-win situation,” says near Bellevue. Betz. “The farmer reduces Williams is attempting to environmental risk, increases raise the nutrient levels of all profits and reduces the chance ofthe fields on his farm to the of legal problems.” same level by applying manure to deficient areas. “Before I combined the Thanks to you., Maple Valley Parent-Teacher conferences scheduled Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School will have parent­ teacher conferences Wednes­ day, Thursday and Friday. Faculty members will be located in the gym during the following time periods: Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.; and Friday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Student report cards will be issued to parents upon their arrival at parent-teacher con­ ferences. Report cards for those not in attendance will be issued Monday, Oct. 29. Staff and administration strongly urge all parents to at­ tend these conferences. It is an opportunity to build a positive relationship with the students, teachers and work out ways in which students can be more successful. it works... for ALL OF US Unibed W^y �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, October 23. 1990 — Page 13 Reducing water use in home can save You may be surprised how much water (and how many dollars) you can save around your home with just a minimum of effort. Small adjustments in every­ day activities such as taking a shower, brushing your teeth, doing laundry and washing dishes can cut your water use without causing significant changes in your lifestyle. Water conservation experts have determined that twothirds of the water used in an average home is used in the bathroom. They advise taking a short shower instead of a bath, to save up to 35 gallons of water, and to further con­ serve water by installing a flow control device in the shower and an aerator on the lavatory tap. Turning off the water while you soap up, apply shampoo or brush your teeth is an easy way to add to your savings. Placing a water-filled, cap­ ped, one-quart plastic bottle (not glass) in the toilet tank can save about one-fourth of each gallon out of the normal three to seven gallons per Fresh silage contains potential death threat for area farmers ***««» •-S! [ffi® guj MM, ess Iw&fcita oRiikl «ai Epss," ‘•nsnt itar/lfiin laesni • jii As farmers prepare equip­ ment to harvest com for silage, they need to be ex­ tremely wary of silage’s lethal threat. Fresh silage (including haylage) naturally produces nitrogen dioxide — silo gas — which can accumulate in the silo at a concentration that can cause permanent injury or death. “The highest concentra­ tions of nitrogen dioxides usually occur 48 hours after the silo is filled, but no one should go into an upright silo for four to six weeks after fill­ ing,’’ says Howard J. Doss, Michigan State University Ex­ tension agricultural sfety specialist. 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 cannot see or smell it, Doss says. When silo gas is highly con­ centrated, Doss warns, it can kill a person in a matter of seconds, along with anyone who attemps a rescue. “In low concentrations, silo gas damages the respiratory system when the nitrogen dioxide combines with moisture in the lungs to form nitric acid,” Doss says. “This acid eats away at the lung tissue and can cause perma­ nent damage.” The symptoms include severe irritation that may lead 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 be delayed for several days. Frequently, a relapse with symptoms similar to those of flu or pneumonia occurs one to two weeks after initial recovery from the exposure. “The majority of people who develop initial silo gas exposure symptoms could also develop secondary ailments,” DoSS says. “For this reason, it is extremely important that anyone exposed to silo gas seek medical attention, regardless of the degree of these symptoms. “A person may inhale silo gas for a short time and notice no effects,” Doss says. “But he or she may go to bed several hours later and die while sleeping because of the fluid that has collected in the lungs.” Silo gas begins to form almost as soon as filling begins. “It is most likely to develop one to three days after the com is chopped into sillage,” says Doss. “If a mechanical breakdown occurs or the silo filler pipe clogs, the problem should be corrected im­ mediately. Waiting overnight to do the task adds to the risk of silo gas buildup in the silo.” Only if there is a dire need should a person consider entering a silo that contains fresh silage, and then only if he or she is wearing a self­ contained breathing apparatus. “Wearing anything less could be suicide during the first four to six weeks after silo filling,” Doss says. To locate a suitable self­ contained breathing ap­ paratus, work through the local fire department or a safety equipment supplier. “Locating a suitable unit may be frustrating and may take some time, but it is far better than losing a member of the family or paying for impa­ tience with permanent injury the rest of a person’s life,” Doss says. Anyone who must enter the silo during or just after filling should follow these procedures: • Put on a self-contained breathing apparatus. • Open a silo door above the silage to allow any silo gas present to “drain” out of the silo. • Run the blower at th base of the silo 15 to 30 minutes before entering which blows fresh air into the silo. • When entering the silo after the recommended waiting period, be sure to ven­ tilate the silo chute for 10 to 15 minutes beforehand and open several hatches to move out any pockets of gas. No one should ever work alone in a silo. Always work in pairs so someone can go for help in an emergency. 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. flush. Also, check the toilet for leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank. 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A Public Service o* This Publication & 945-9554 ITIRPLE VRLtEY ...a localpaper oftoday! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 23, 1990 — Page 14 Keech of Nashville receives doctorate degree 1981 and a master's degree diana University medical from Texas A&M University school. Her husband. Dr. Mark Harrison, is on the in 1984. She is currently an faculty in the biology depart­ MD/PhD medical scientist ment at the University of training program fellow, sup­ Indianapolis. They have an 18-month-old ported by the University of Colorado and the Life and daughter, Megan Rebecca. Drs. Cheryl and Mark Har­ Health Insurance Medical rison reside at 4212 S. Research Fund. She is completing her final Walcott St., Indianapolis, two years of medicine at In- 46227. Vermontville News Leona Fox of Royal Oak, formerly ofVermontville, had a surprise birthday visit Thursday from Pat Carpenter of Lake Odessa and Tonie (Carpenter) Ditchfield and Nancy A. Carpenter of Ver­ montville. They had come to help her celebrate her 90th birthday, which was Monday, Oct. 22. Sherry Brown & Dean Hale exchange vows Sherry L. Brown, daughter of Audry F. Brown of Eaton Rapids and Rodney and Con­ nie Brown of Eaton Rapids, and Dean M. Hale, son of Dennis and Karla Hale of Charlotte, were united in mar­ riage Sept. 15 at the Nashville Baptist Church of Nashville, Michigan. The double-ring service was performed by Pastor Donald Roscoe. Heather Spayd of Eaton Rapids was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lori Watts of Lansing, Mary Beth Shaw of Eaton Rapids, and Teri DeBarr of Florida. Deanna Brown of Eaton Rapids was the flower girl. Dan Hale of Norfolk, Va., was the best man. The groomsmen were Jeff Tabeling of Ann Arbor, Mark Bartlett of Charlotte and Robert Browne of Battle Creek. The ring bearer was Nathan Brown of Lansing. Ushers were Dion Brown of Eaton Rapids and Rob Crozier of Charlotte. The reception was held at the American Legion Hall in Charlotte. The host and hostess of ceremonies were Darryl and Laurie Hale of Vermontville. Following a honeymoon cruise through the Caribbean, the couple will reside in Midland. Cheryl Ann (Keech) Harrison, her husband, Mark, and daughter, Megan Rebecca. Cheryl Ann Keech, daughter of Russell and Joan Keech of Nashville was recently awarded a doctorate degree in biochemistry from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Her doctoral research con- Hessel and Madelyn Forest went to a birthday party last weekend for two of their grandchildren, Justin McDonald, who is 1 year old, and Brittany Nealy, who is 3. Tami Mason spent the weekend in Vermontville recently. She is a student at Northern Michigan Universi­ ty in Marquette. Serving Our Country cemed the molecular biology of prolactin gene regulation. Keech graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1978, received her bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University in Timmy L. Rose Pvt. Timmy L. 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The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 14 — Tuesday, October 30, 1990 100 well-wishers turn out for local Habitat dedication by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A houseful of well-wishers showed up Sunday to dedicate Nashville’s Habitat house. State and local dignitaries particpated in the ceremonies along with Habitat for Humanity officials and the Thomas Beardslee family, who are owners of the new home at 507 S. State Street. Organizers estimate that about 100 people were present for the event. The dedication culminated several months of work by numerous volunteers as well as the Beardslee family to construct a four-bedroom energy-efficient home on land donated by the Nashville Housing Corporation. The house was built under auspices of the Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Pat Wagner, ex­ ecutive director of the chapter, presided at Sunday’s event. Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide non-profit organization of nondenominational Christians who build or renovate houses using as much volunteer labor and donated materials as possible. Employing Biblical economics, the group Voters should understand tax saving proposal, says local official Along with other Barry provide for continued County electors next Tuesday, distribution of the present 15 Nashville-area voters will face mills in the same manner as a ballot issue that could save has been followed the past 20 them money if only they years: 5.87 mills for the coun­ understand the issue, believes ty, 1 mill for die townships, Castleton Township Clerk .13 of a mill for intermediate schools, and 8 mills for local Junia Jarvie. Jarvie said she hopes confu­ school districts. Failure ofvoters to approve sion in the matter can be cleared up before election Proposal D would require the day. The question will appear meeting of a county allocation board to spread the millage; on the ballot as Proposal D. “If the measure passes it “It is not an increase in millage and it won’t change will eliminate the county anyone’s taxes,’’ explained allocation board having to meet,” said Jarvie. “This Jarvie. The proposal simply would saves the county about $1,000 a year.” The proposal will establish separate tax limitations for the 15 mills for a period of six years. Jarvie noted that voters have okayed allocation renewals for “many, many years” and if they again ap­ prove the measure, “It will continue to save the county money.” She said misunderstanding of the issue caused voters to defeat the measure in a primary election Aug. 7 because some wrongly believ- See Tax-saving, on page 2 JoAnn Banning, (left) owner of the first Barry County Habitat house built last year in Hastings, presented a Bible to Tom and Ruth Beardslee. then sells the houses to selected low-income families at no profit and no interest. Cost of the house is repaid over a- fixed time period; payments are recycled to build more houses. To be eligible for the Habitat program, applicants must be unable to qualify for conventional home financing. Nashville Council displeased with blacktopping Large pock marks and crumbly texture of blacktop recently laid on Nashville's Main Street concern Ted Spoelstra, president pro tern. The village council Thursday authorized letters of complaint to the contractor and to the state. The major problem is in the east lane, with the curbside parking area being the worst. Nashville officials are so displeased with the quality of blacktopping recently applied to Main Street (M-66) that they have instructed Village Clerk Rose Heaton to write letters of complaint to con­ tractor Reith-Riley and to the state Dept, of Transportation. President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra brought up the mat­ ter at Thursday’s council meeting. He said Sgt. Gene Koetje of the Nashville police department had drawn his at­ tention to the problem. Spoelstra explained that the blacktop has large pock marks in it, particularly in the east lane, and very noticable seams along the length of the roadway. He said he is most concerned about the pock marks, since they will collect water that could freeze in the winter and crack the surface ofthe highway. He also noted the poor consistency of the blacktopping. “It’s a mess,” he com­ mented, during an inspection Friday. “This stuff is all crumbly.” With a sweep of his hand he was able to loosen several pebbles of asphalt. Spoelstra said the depth of some of the large pock marks is more than one-half inch. He added that when Sgt. Koetje first drew his attention to the poor condition of the asphalt he had assumed it was only a sub-coat. He discovered later that it was the final coat. “I have never seen worse,” said Spoelstra. He added that Reith-Riley has blacktopped other streets in town in the past and had even done his driveway some time ago, and he had always been pleased with their work. “Reith-Riley did my driveway and did a beautiful job on it,” said Spoelstra. He pointed out that there was no problem with the blacktop from Brumm Road north to Coats Grove Road, which was handled by another contractor, and said that an in­ spection would show the difference. “Where another company has done the job (on M-66) you can see the difference,” noted Spoelstra. He said he has also made a comparison between the Nashville job and blacktopping recently done on M-43 north of Hastings, which he said is excellent. He did not know who handled that contract. The state project for sixtenths of a mile from Nashville’s Church Street to Brumm Road cost $131,000, including new curbs and gut­ ters in the business district. The village was required to pay $6,600 in advance for their portion, with $3,241 of that amount allocated to blacktopping. Officials now hope for some sort of redress. “This is not going to last,” predicted Spoelstra, poiniting to the pock-marked highway. “I can’t believe it will.” They also are required to par­ ticipate in construction, with each adult working at least 200 hours on their house and later helping with other Habitat homes. State Rep. Robert Bender, who was an honored guest at the dedication, praised the Habitat program for its human touch. He noted that lawmakers appropriate billions of dollars for pro­ grams to help the needy but those programs seem “sterile and mechanical” compared to Habitat. “There is a tremendous dif­ ference when people share their love and concern for other people,” Bender told the gathering. “It’s terrific.” Rev. Ken Bensen, state Habitat director, also address­ ed the crowd, stressing the scope of the worldwide Habitat program. “This is one of twelve Habitat homes being dedicated today around the world,” noted Bensen. He said a dozen Habitat homes are dedicated every day. Bensen also congratulated workers on the Nashvile project. “You have captured the spirit of Habitat here,” he said. To the Bearslees, he ad­ ded: “This is an extended family you are going to have throughout your lives.” Laura Rodriquez, secretary of the board of directors of Barry County Habitat and a member of the family selec­ tion committee, introduced the Beardslees: Thomas and Ruth and their five children, Angel, 16; Dean, 15; Nicole, 13; Deah, 7; and Laura, 5. “There is obvious love and support within this family,” Rodriquez said. In a .touching moment, See Habitat, on page 2 State Playoff Football Game is Saturday at Maple Valley The Class CC, Region II football game will be held at Maple Valley on Saturday, November 3 at 1:30 p.m. Maple Valley will play Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School. Because of a rather large crowd is an­ ticipated tickets may be pur- chased at the high school bet­ ween 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Oct. 31. Price of the tickets will be $3 for all spectators. No athletic passes, bingo passes or league passes will be honored at the gate. In This Issue... • Lions complete first unbeaten season in 27 year history • Two vie for vacated Maple Grove seat • Extension Homemakers Bazaar set for Saturday • Nashville garbage rates to rise �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 30, 1990 — Page 2 Habitat house, JoAnn Banning, owner of the first Barry Cbunty ^Habitat house built last 'year in Hastings, presented a Bible to the family. Harry Beard, a neighbor who provided elec­ tricity during the house®Construction, was given the honor of presenting the Beardlees with the key to their new home. Thomas Beardslee then ad­ dressed the gathering, adding his thanks to those expressed by Frank Townsend, presi­ dent of Barry County Habitat for Humanity, as he listed various individuals, organiza­ tions and businesses that had contributed to the project. “First of all, we want to thank the Lord,” said Beardslee. He then gave special credit to Townsend, Bud Allerding, Ben Mason, Howard and Norval Thaler, Gordon and Jean Chase, Pat Wagner, the Nashville Lions Club, and others. “We especially thank all the volunteers,” he added. “We love you all for it.” His wife thanked the com­ munity and the congregation of the Nashville United Methodist Church, which they attend. Their pastor, Rev. Ronald Brooks, offered the blessing of the Habitat house. Others participating in the dedication included Ray Hin- ' from front page ----- ckley, Nashville village presi­ dent; and Rev. Lynn Wagner, who offered the invocation and benediction. Rep. Paul Henry sent a letter of con­ gratulation to the Beardslees. Before closing the event, Pat Wagner, who described herself as a “monumental beggar for Habitat,” explain­ ed their “One In A Thou­ sand” program in which peo­ ple pledge to give $25 each time a local Habitat house is dedicated. She also reminded the group of a fund-raising Swiss steak and chicken din­ ner, November 9, at Hastings First United Methodist Church. All proceeds go to the Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Wagner also explained that since Habitat tithes all dona­ tions, completion of the Nashville project means that another house will be built in Papua, New Guinea, “because we have tithed your gifts to us.” Currently, Barry County Habitat is rehabiliting a house adjacent to the Beardslee residence. Jennifer Fannin has been selected as the prospec­ tive owner. Following Sunday’s dedica­ tion, visitors toured the Beardslee home and also were invited to check progress on the rehab house next door. While visitors toured their new home after the dedication ceremony, the Beardslees took time to pose outside. Back row, from left are Angel, Dean, Ruth, Tom, and Nicole; front, Deah (left) and Laura. Wanted WANTED sitter within village limits or someone to come to my home to watch five and two year old boys while I work, from 7:45a.m.-5:30p.m. Monday through Friday. 852-2243 after 7p.m. Joanne McDaniels McNutt Eaton County commissioner DEMOCRAT — DISTRICT ONE Roxand, Sunfield, Vermontville Townships Leonard Brown . Bill & Donna Barker Curby Fleetham Al & Leta Boucher Sharon Stewart Sandra Wells Glen & Linda Lyle & Doris Carey Rairigh Sue Eagen Fred & Lu Gregg Dennis Curtis Warren & Rosie John & Cheryl Milbourne Vetter Harold & Helen Joyce Martin McDaniels Congressman Kenneth Lumbert Howard Wolpe "During this campaign, I have enjoyed meeting many folks and renewing acquaintances and hearing your concerns about government. I would like the privilege ofrepresenting you on the County Board of Commissioners and ask that youjoin the above citizens in supporting me and VOTE NOVEMBER 6:" 'Paid for by.Friends to Elect Joanne McDaniels McNutt, P.O, Box 93, Sunfield, Ml 48890 State Rep. Robert Bender praised Habitat for Humanity as a "terrific" program in which people show their love and concern for others. At left is Pat Wagner, executive director of Barry County Habitat. Tax saving proposals, ed it would be a tax increase. roadways. Another ballot proposal fac­ Locally, there are no con­ ing Barry County voters Tues­ tests at County Commission day is a request for one-half or Township Board level af­ mill for winter snow removal fecting Nashville area voters, for the county road system. except for a race to fill a Money generated by passage vacated trustee seat in Maple of Proposal C would help pay Grove Township. The open­ for equipment, materials and ing came when Monte Allen overtime wages related to resigned his post last wintertime maintenance and December, said Susan Butler, emergency clearance of township clerk. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G.TAYLOR Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD from front page PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A.M. Worship ...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School . 1:00 a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sun. Schoo 9:45 A.M. Service ...11 P.M. Service ............. 7 Wed. Service...... .7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ...7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... .7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN Richard R. Spitzer of 5507 S. Clark Road, who was ap­ pointed to fill the vacated seat, will seek election to a twoyear term as a Democrat. He is being challenged by Republican Timothy Burd of 8225 Butler Road. Profiles on the two can­ didates appear elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 30, 1990 — Page 3 Nashville garbage pickup rates to go up by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nashville residents will pay more for pick-up ofhousehold refuse starting November 1, This is the first increase for the curbside service in five years. The raise was approved Thursday evening when the village council okayed terms of a proposed contract renewal with Hastings Sanitary Service. Ken Neil, owner of the company, met recently with two council representatives to explain the planned increases. Regular rates (for those who are not senior citizens) will jump from $5 to $8 per month for householders set­ ting out one to two cans or up to four bags a week. Those setting out three cans or up to six bags a week will ex­ perience a monthly increase from $7 to $10, and the cost of sending four cans or up to eight bags of refuse per week will jump from $9 to $12 per month. An additional $2 per month will be charged for each additional can or its equivalent. The senior citizen rate, which has allowed up to two bags weekly for $4 per month, will now rise to a monthly fee of $7. Instead of the present fiveyear agreement, the village will seek to negotiate a oneyear contract with the Hastings firm. Council members said Thursday that the company has served the village several years and they have been very pleased with the results. Trustee Richard Chaffee, Jr., asked if it would not be a good idea to seek other bids on the job. President Ray Hin­ ckley responded by recoun­ ting a time in the 1970s when the council had done this and had ended up with a contrac­ tor whose service proved unreliable. Carl Tobias, a member of the local Transfer-Recycling Board who was present at Thursday’s meeting, concur- red. He explained that Hastings Sanitary Service has the only state- licensed landfill in the Barry County area and also has the required statelicensed trucks, “so you don’t spill the stuff on the highway.” Tobias said that under the county’s new Solid Waste Management plan, refuse can­ not be collected in one county and deposited in another. “If you go with someone else (other than Hastings Sanitary Service) you’re red­ ly not sure where it’s going.” Under terms of the new contract, HSS would continue weekly collection in Nashville and bill customers on a quarterly basis. Commercial contacts are not handled by village authori­ ty and must be negotiated in­ dividually by the user. In other action Thursday the council took steps to simplify the handling of certain special use permits. After conducting a public hearing on the matter, the board amended the present zoning ordinance and adopted Do business with a separate ordinance to govern temporary use permits for cer­ tain activities on villageowned land. These uses in­ clude such events as outdoor gatherings, bazaars, festivals, roadside market stands, and Christmas tree sales. The change effectively takes regulation of such tem­ porary events out ofthe hands of Nashville’s Zoning Board ofAppeals and places it in the hands of the village council. The change had been recommended last month by Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermohtville for Business and Commercial Insurance.5 an rumble See garbage, page 7 The Christmas Checks Are in the Mail For our Christmas Club members that means the fun of putting the presents under the tree without putting a strain on the family budget. Not only did their easy weekly deposits add up to big savings, but the interest earned gives them even more buying power. If you're not expecting one of our checks in your mailbox, see us now about opening a Christmas Club Account for '91. Eaton Federal Community Notices STOLEN ON 10/26. Cassette case with 30 tapes was taken from my car. Many tapes have sentimental value and can no longer be replaced. REWARD for any information leading to the return of the tapes. Call 852-2243 or 852-9719. 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 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon ATTENTION If you happen to see Jon and Bonnie Hoyt, please wish them a “Happy Anniversary”! October 30, 1990 “25” Years. Love Mom & Dad VanLiew HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETIE LATTA October 30 FDIC tOUM MGaBQ LENDER Thank You CARD OF THANKS I want to thank my kids, grandkids, great grandkids, relatives, neighbors, friends for the big suprise party they gave me for my 80th birthday at the Maple Grove Community Building. Thank each and everyone for the beautiful birthday cards and gifts. Thank you so much Fay Fisher CARD OF THANKS A hearty thank you to Drs. Kimberly Norris, Steven Wildern, W.D. Baxter, L.L. Blair, and the Pennock Hospital staff for my care at the time of surgery and hospital stay. To my family, relatives and friends for cards, letters, flowers, food visits. Thank you all very much. Leo Marisch . © N88A5020 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. October 30, 1990 — Page 4 County prosecutor, future governor captured moonshiners 66 years ago The Woodland moonshiners were brought to the Barry County courthouse, where they waived examination and were bound over to circuit court. Pro­ secuting Attorney Kim Sigler was one of the heroes in the capture, which occur­ red shortly before his re-election in 1924. Sigler ran on the Democratic ticket then, but was a Republican when he was elected governor of Michigan 22 years later. comment for the past few days. The first fire occurred late in the night on the John Norris farm Tuesday night. It was not discovered until well under way and no chance was offered to save anything from the bam. The other fire was on the Greybum farm, recently pur­ chased by Ward Cole. It started Friday night shortly after Cole had finished his evening chores. Neighboring residents turned out quickly, but the flames spread so rapid­ ly that salvage work was limited. Cole got his livestock out of danger and a quantity ofwheat and oats was saved from the granary, but the grain was damaged to such an extent that it is fit only for feeding purposes. The mysterious origin ofthe sequent fires naturally arous­ ed suspicions of the Lacey folks, and they enlisted the aid of county officials in solving the matter. State Fire Marshal Charley Lane joined them Sunday in a thorough in­ vestigation of the Cole fire. After following up all the available clues, Lane gave his opinion that the fire was caus­ ed by spontaneous combus­ tion. This is an unusual occur­ rence at this time of year, but he cited other instances in the state where fires had plainly originated from this cause during the winter months. We understand both bams were insured in the Woodland company, but not in an amount to anywhere near cover the loss. Women voters in the Nashville community who were unable to walk to the polls were offered a ride for the election of Nov. 4, 1924, in which President Calvin Coolidge was chosen by an overwhelming majority. This was just four years after American women had won the right to vote under the 19th Amendment. An unidentified woman driver takes the wheel in the local circa-1912 photo. The capture of two moon­ defeated his Republican shiners had taken surreptitious possession of a vacant house shiners near Woodland and challenger John M. Gould, on a piece ofland belonging to suspicion of arson at Lacey 286-249. Homer Sawdy, and that their were top stories in Nashville 66 years ago this week. Quick work of officers cap­ active moonshining operations were conducted in a nearby One of the heroes of the tures moonshiners Woodland story was Kim Moonshiners have steered slaughter house, a sweet place Sigler, Barry County pro­ pretty well clear of Barry to manufacture beverages for human consumption. secuting attorney, who later County for many moons past, Friday night Sheriff Parker, would become governor of but a couple of them started a accompanied by Deputy Michigan. business in Woodland Leonard of Woodland and Reports on these events Township a couple of weeks Prosecuting Attorney Kim shared the front page of the ago, with the usual result. Sigler, went to the place about Nashville News Oct. 30, Both offenders are in jail, 11 o’clock. They found An­ 1924, with a plethora of paid their outfit is in the hands of drew Williams and his son political statements by county officers, and another promis­ Merrill of Lansing operating a candidates in the upcoming ing industry has gone into still. The two men started Nov. 4 election. Sigler, seek­ bankruptcy. away on the run, with ing re-election as prosecutor, Last week the sheriffs of­ Leonard and Sigler in hot pur­ was one of the numerous in­ fice got a tip that there was suit across a plowed field. The dividuals represented in this “something going on” in a group, though the moonshine vacant house just east of race was about an even one until the officers pulled their story, which ran adjacent to Euper’s Corners, two miles guns and commenced firing. his ad, may have proved of east of Woodland, and they After turning a couple of equal value to his re-election. went on the war path. They revolutions in the dirt, the The following week he soon found that the moon­ culprits decided to surrender. Their outfit, which was confiscated, consisted of a (Fe are here to still, about 100 gallons of help you ... mash, a gallon of “white mule” of exceedingly doubt­ • DARLENE• ful quality. They had ap­ parently been in business, but • BELINDA a few days and had probably Nashville Woman’s Literary The Mirrors image" not disposed of much of their Club meets "1U6 wikkoke iujaaeu At the regular meeting of nefarious product. The prisoners were taken to the Woman’s Literary Club noir stylist for Mon, woman a ChlMron Hastings, where they waived Oct. 28, a splendid discussion 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 examination and were bound of points in favor and against HOURS: Mon, by appt,; Tues. 11-12; Wed.-Sat. 9-? over to circuit court, and are the proposed amendments to now in jail awaiting a session be voted on Nov. 4, was given of court, when they will un­ by Mrs. Edna Fumiss and doubtedly plead guilty, as Mrs. Lillie Smith. Following the business ses­ they were caught red-handed. It is said Williams and his sion Ralph McNitt sang son were former residents of “Boots and Saddles,” a Nashville, but of late years soldier’s farewell by Dudley have been living in Lansing. Buck, and graciously respond­ Homer Sawdy, who is a ed to two encores. Mrs. Marcia Munro, as relative by marriage to the Williamses, had no hostess of the day, presented knowledge that they had taken Mrs. Nelson Abbott of Mar­ possession ofhis vacant house shall, a former Nashville resi­ and did not even know they dent who spoke most in­ were in the neighborhood. terestingly of her visits to Puerto Rico. She gave a vivid Lacey fires arouse fear of description of the people incendiarism historically, then the The burning of two large topography ofthe country and bams on adjoining farms near the habits and ac­ Lacey last week aroused a complishments of the people. fear of incendiarism among She quoted from a number the residents ofthat section. It of current writers as she has been a subject of much feared we would deem her NOTICE Trick or Treat hours in the Village of Vermontville will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wed., Oct. 31,1990. Vermontville village council own description of the island exaggerated. Musical records of native artists whom the speaker knew personally, in­ tensified the interest. As an expression of ap­ preciation of the club for a wonderfully interesting and instructive afternoon, the hostess presented Mrs. Abbott with a bouquet of yellow mums. Refreshments were served by division two. Maccabees swarm here Nashville Hive 783 was hostess on Wednesday, Oct. 22, to about 75 members of the Barry County Association of the Ladies of the Maccabees. The meeting was called to order at 10 o’clock by County Commander Echert of Freeport. After the regular routine of business, the Freeport Hive initiated a large class of candidates from the various hives. Dinner was then served at Belson’s bakery. The afternoon meeting was called to order at one o’clock, followed by an address of welcome by Della Castelein of the Nashville Hive. Response was by Hastings Hive...A very interesting and instructive talk (was given) by Deputy Great Commander Wetherby of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Snyder of Caledonia. The next meeting of the association will be at Freeport in May 1925. Local Bews A delightful birthday party was given by a number of ladies for Mrs. Frank Purchis at her riverside home Thurs­ day evening. The party was held in the orchard, where orange and black decorations festooned the trees, and a huge bonfire made an added attraction. Supper was served under the trees beside the cheerful blaze. A feature of the even­ ing was the appearance oftwo man-sized ghosts, who, fail­ ing to frighten the ladies, soon gracefully retired into the dim distance. About 20 members of the Ivy Lodge, Knights of Pythias, drove to Hastings Monday night and conferred the rank of Knight on a can­ didate for Barry Lodge No. 13. They received many com­ pliments from their Hastings fraters for the excellence of their work. Deputy Game Warden Bera arrested Bernard Helsel of Carlton for killing fox squirrel before the season opened. Helsel was taken before Justice Selden at Hastings Saturday, plead guilty and paid a fine of $10 and $3.95 in costs. A pebble, probably flipped by a tire on a passing automobile, broke the glass in the front door pf the Wotring Drug Store one night this week. Lucky it didn’t get one of the large windows. The weather we have been having this fall hasn’t led many people into thinking about Florida as yet. Certainly the farmers have had excep­ tionally fine weather for tak­ ing care of their fall crops. Edna Rich entertained 15 of her friends at the home of her mother in Chester, in honor of Continued on next page— Pendelton Wool Sister’s Fabrics Plaids and Solids are brewing up the SAVINGS CHRISTMAS FABRICS and CUT OUTS LAME’ in gold & silver PATTERNS 1/3 OFF McCall • Simplicity 218 E. State St, Hastings Kwik Sew East of Michigan Ave. Ph. 945-9673 HOURS: Mon. thro Sat «-5:» FtL 1U 7 HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. October 30, 1990 — Page 5 Food safety seminars set for area The Eaton Cooperative Ex­ tension Service and the Felpausch Food Center of Eaton County invite the public to a food safety seminar. This two-hour program will handle safe food handling practices, explain the relation­ ship to pesticide use in the food chain, introduce the newest food products with guidelines for handling and an opportunity to “taste test” these new foods. This seminar is being of­ fered in four locations in Eaton County. All programs will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The dates and locations are: Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the King’s Street School in Eaton Memories of the past , * i 2 ssitafili iiffi ihtrfec. ■i ifefcfflpd ra ttsnsMBj ■ i Ik Hi i ta W.jHpii I* phferflfeffi 3E 35 Bl ■g bt K gM 10LpMi(t ^IkllR ■nsk.mkkfbii tawittfc t*e*fc ’1 qi *dlibiW? «its^' m *«yW» * ,. qq fcid^8 »’3Xl'c t ?5 her birthday, Saturday, Oct. 25. They were taken over in her grandpa’s truck, and all had a jolly ride. The Nashville people who attended the WisconsinMichigan football game at Ann Arbor Saturday were Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Vance, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tuttle, Mrs. H. D. Wotring, Mrs. E. T. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Furniss. And they saw Michigan, back to form, give Wisconsin a proper beating. F. H. Gokay was agreeably surprised last Tuesday by hav­ ing his sister, Mrs. C. Champayne, and his nephew, Jerry Champayne, and wife of San­ dusky, Ohio, call on him. Mr. Champayne is in charge of Salvation Army work at San­ dusky and while here gave an address at the Baptist church on the work this great organization is doing. The eighth grade and their teacher, Mrs. Elna Peterson, enjoyed a party at the home of Frank Hecker Saturday night. Birney McIntyre, super­ visor of Hastings Township and Democratic candidate for judge of probate, was in town Tuesday. Fred Mayo of Maple Grove, Democratic candidate for county treasurer, is mak- stable meats that need no refrigeration are available but do the “tried and true” storage rules apply — or are there new ones consumers need to know? BST, Car­ cinogens, parts per billion, acute toxicity are terms that appear daily in the newsprint, but what do they really mean to a consumer? The cost of the program is $2. Advance registration is needed. Make checks payable to Cooperative Extension Office and mail with name, ad­ dress and phone number to 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, 48813. Be sure to indicate the date and location you will be attending. Deadline is Nov. 8. Rapids; Thursday, Nov. 15, High School Home Economics Room in Charlotte; Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the High School Communi­ ty Room in Bellevue; and Thursday, Nov. 29, at Beagle Junior High in Grand Ledge. To reach your table, crops need to compete against weeds, insects, rodents, disease and other pests. These food production problems coupled with potential incon­ sistencies in food handling and storage has created a public concern about the safe­ ty of our American food supply. New food products such as vacuum-packed fresh meats, aspectic packaging or shelf College Night, Career Fair set in Lansing continued ing an active canvass and as he is well and favorably known, should have a good vote in Maple Grove and Castleton townships. (East Castleton) Joseph Oversmith has sold his 120-acre farm north of where he lives. Consideration, $7,000. (Maple Grove Center) The McOmber school social at Harry Mason’s was well at­ tended, about 45 being present. (Lakeview) As Frank Charlton was commencing to fill a silo last Thursday, the blower clogged and the filler blew up. Those who witness­ ed the accident are very thankful that no one was injured. (Martin Comers) School begins again this week, after two weeks’ vacation on ac­ count of diphtheria in the neighborhood. (Northeast Castleton) Elmer Mater and a bunch of other fellows are on a hunting trip at Houghton Lake. Lloyd Mc­ Clelland is doing his chores. Notice - Women voters who are unable to walk to the polls, will be provided transporta­ tion by auto by calling phone No. 202. MARY GLENN . THE OUTPOST Cookies • Crumb Cakes • Turnovers Muffins • Brownies • Donuts • And More! • VIDEOS & NINTENDOS 151 S. Main Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1000 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. College Night/Career Fair ’90 will be held at the Lansing Center Exhibition Hall Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13 and 14. College Night Nov. 13 will be in session from 6 to 9 p.m. High school students, parents, and the public are invited to attend this free event. Representatives from ap­ proximately 100 colleges, universities, trade schools and branches of the military will be participating. Represen­ tatives will provide current in­ formation on costs, program offerings and enrollment pro­ cedures. In addition, there will be three separate financial aid seminars in the Lansing Center meeting rooms, from 6 to 6:45 p.m., 7 to 7:45 and 8 to 8:45. College Night is held in conjunction with the Career Fair scheduled for Nov. 14. More than 5,000 students will have the opportunity to visit with college, businesses, and professional association representatives, along with volunteer representatives of many career areas. Students will also be able to determine their current career interest areas and further explore those areas through the use of the computerized Michigan Occupational Information System (MOIS). The Career Fair exhibit will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The College/Career Fair is sponsored by the Lansing Tri­ County Private Industry Council, Lansing School District, and Eaton In­ termediate School District. For further information, contact Bev Hundley, EISD, 543-5500/484-2929. Dulcimer Society entertains Nashville senior citizens Four members of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Dulci Society of Hastings entertained senior citizens at the Nashville COA dinner site last Monday. Neva Cordray and Stan Pierce played hammered dulcimers (front) with Bill Cordray (left rear) on the guitar and Les Raberr on the fiddle. They also shared experiences of the society s travels this summer for appearances at various festivals throughout Michigan and said they are looking forward to the Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival next June 21-23 at the Exposition Center on the new Barry County fairgrounds. EISD Board to meet Nov. 13 Rummage sale The November meeting of the Eaton Intermediate School District Board of Education has been changed to Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at the board room at 1790 E. Packard Highway, Charlotte. For further information contact Bev Hundley, EISD, 543-5500/484-2929. 91UUm large ■ a tsag grocery bag Saturday, Nov. 3 • 9-6 United Methodist Annex WASHINGTON AT QUEEN (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH nun STC£€T uesMonTviue. michimi 49096 rn n4SH'*m£ (517)852-1717 „ ±aii^o TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Friday, November *12 PM NICE TWO BEDROOM HOME located approx. ’/, mile south of Nashville on M-66 to #4192. Great starter or retirement home. Enclosed back porch, large lot, separate dining area. Call for details! RICHARD R. SPITZER for Maple Crave Township Trustee Since his appointment January 3, 1990 he has shown us he is: □ Very interested in township government □ Honest in dealing with people □ Dedicated to his committment to township residents □ Hard working, attending all township meetings join us in showing your support November 6 VOTE SPITZER Rod crothers • Susie Butler • Joyce starring • Floyd Shilton Paid for by friends to Elect Spitzer *1987 mobile home located on approx. 2 acres ‘Two bedrooms, two full baths ‘Some trees, small pond (CH-103) ‘Immediate possession after closing! ‘3 bedroom home with first floor laundry ‘Barn/garage (V-51) L-89. Approx. 3 acre building site located NW of Charlotte. Already perked with land contract terms. *Established restaurant ‘Land contract terms ‘Great opportunity! EATON RAPIDS (M-32) Nice 3 L-91. Approx. 10 acres of vacant land. Nice country location. SOLD AT AUCTIONs ment, garage and large lot. PLEASE call us If you are considering selling. We have had lots of recent sales and are short on listings. Happy to meet at your convenience and at no obligation. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle • 726-0605 Kathleen!. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 30, 1990 — Page 6 Special Minutes Two vie for vacated Maple Grove position Maple Grove Township voters next Tuesday will chose a trustee to fill the seat vacated last December by the resignation of Monte Allen. Two men are seeking the twoyear post. They are Timothy H. Burd and Richard R. Spitzer, both of rural Nashville. Spitzer, 38, was appointed in January to fill the seat and says he has enjoyed his association with the other members of the township board. He is running on the Democratic ticket. Spitzer grew up in Kalamo, is a 1970 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and has been employed at BuickOldsmobile-Cadillac in Lans­ ing for the past 19 years. He and his wife, Cathy, have three children: Holly, 18, Heather 16, and Scott, 11. The family has lived at 5507 S. Clark Rd. for seven years. Spitzer’s mother, the former Joan Shapley, grew up at Barryville, and because his grandparents lived there, he said he came to know a lot of people in the Maple Grove Township area. He has long been involved in community activities. He has coached Little League football, basketball and baseball, and says he enjoys working with children. Spitzer is president of Nashville Little League Football. He also is president of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters and co-chairman of their weekly Bingo program, which has been a major fund­ raiser for the organization. Let's Get Acquainted! If you’re looking for a hair care salon that combines fashion know-how with economy, please consider us — we’re near you, and ready to serve you! Bring this ad for a special • INTRODUCTION DISCOUNT • Shampoo, Set and Hair Cut.......... Good 10/30 thru 11/9 Wednesday is SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY $Q00 Off Vrll O Styles-R-Us Tues, 224 Main, Nashville Timothy Burd Richard Spitzer Three years ago, Spitzer chaired a citizens’ sub­ committee on classroom space for Maple Valley schools. Spitzer says he has been in­ volved with a lot of boards, and feels that one has to be committed to serving. He said he has a firm conviction that “Ifyou take on ajob, no mat­ ter what, you must attend meetings.” He added that one also must “do research and take time to learn about the issues.” He said that when he was appointed to the Maple Grove board his friend and neighbor, Wayne Pennock, gave him good advice about handling the matters he would face there. “He told me to use common sense,” said Spitzer. “I have relied on that, just using my common sense. It is the best advice I ever had in doing this type of thing.” Spitzer will be challenged by Republican Timothy H. Burd, 30. He is a 1978 Maple Valley High School graduate and is a corrections officer employed by the State of Michigan. He also is owner of Tim’s Pizza in Olivet since 1987. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT........ ................. 852-1740 SANDY LUNDQUIST... ................. 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS....... .................. 726-0122 DON STEINBRECHER ................. 852-1784 GARRY KNOLL........... ................Eves. 852-0786 “TATE” MIX............. ve.. (616) 367-4092 (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available 6 PLUS ACRES - “NEW” LOG HOME NASHVILLE - “RETIREMENT” OR “STARTER” HOME - Good solid older home, 3 bedrooms, new windows, vinyl siding & roof in 1989. Close to elementary school. Price: $29,900. (N-360) PRICE REDUCED! 4 BEDROOM HOME • NASHVILLE • POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT - Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, fur­ nace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) - 2 bedrooms (plus walkout basement), 2 full berths, large living room, kitchen and dining "combo", nice open deck across front ($79,500 completed or will sell as is). Property is rolling and has creek and trees. Maple Valley Schools. (CH-355) THORNAPPLE LAKE POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT TERMS • 70 ft. lake frontage, BEAUTIFUL SETTING & “VIEW” OF watch the sunsets from this beautiful setting! Cottage has bedroom, kitchen and dining "combo" and glassed sun porch on lake side. Mature shade trees. Dock, stove, refrigerator and shed includ­ ed. (CH-346) LEACH LAKE - Nice 3 bedroom “COUNTRY Cape Cod on 1 acre, 5 rooms, mr-£^<>uilt-ins" -£^<>uilt-ins" & ACRES - 6 room, NEW LISTING: 20 WOODED ACRES south of Nashville, 12 miles north of Battle Creek. Nice place for a home! I (VL-366) NEAR VERMONTVILLE: 1.5 ACRE BUILDING lots at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS - Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) APPROX. 14 ACRES - Near MV High School. Good building site w/possible pond site. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-364) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS - blacktop road near town. Land (VL-359) Rolling, some trees, good building sites, "country view." Located between Nashville & Hastings. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-365) 2.3 WE NEED LISTINGS! • Homes in town • "Country Homes" (With a few acres) • Small Farms • Large Farms Give us a call if you are thinking of BUYING or SELLING!! 20 APPROX. 40 ACRES - ON 2 story, 3 bedroom home "in the coun­ try", sets high, with mature trees. Near Maple Valley High School. Call for an appoint­ ment to see!! (CH-358) VACANT LAND LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) contract terms. storage j, 2 car garage with an extra room at rear, pleasant setting with mature shade, sets high overlooking the lake. (CH-344) LISTING ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. A 23-year resident of Maple Grove Township, Burd resides with his parents, the Arden Burds, at 8225 Butler Rd. This is Burd’s first bid for public office. He had no com­ ment about township affairs or his prospective service on the board. Child Abuse­ Neglect Council to hold meeting The 1990 Eaton County Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council’s annual meeting was held Oct. 8 at the Charlotte Country Club. Over 40 members and guests were in attendance to recognize volunteers, finan­ cial contributors and “Magic Ride” participants. Five people were elected to the council’s board of direc­ tors. They are Vicki Sand­ strom, Martha Nielsen and Linda Trinklein of Grand Ledge, and Candy Kelsey and Richalene Tierney of Eaton Rapids. They will serve threeyear terms. The council’s 1990 Service To Children Award was presented to Ruth Rypstra, school social worker for the Eaton Intermediate School District. Ruth has worked in the “helping profession” for over 50 years and is con­ sidered a true advocate for children. She was described as being ahead of her time in understanding how to identify and reach “high risk” youth. The evening concluded with a presentation by Father Tom Butler of St. Mary’s parish. His talk was titled “Surviving a Dysfunctional Family.” Town and Country Study Group to meet Oct. 30 The Town and Country Study Group of the Cooperative Extension of Eaton County is looking for new members. Meetings are held Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Topic will be country wreaths and fall decorating, location is 411 S. Main St., Vermontville. For information call 726-0211. Children are welcome. MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 7:00 p.m., Oct. 16, 1990 Present: C. Viele, vice president; I. Baker, T. Krolik, T. Spoelstra, H. Stewart, C. Wolff, R. Tobias. Absent: Wm. Flower, president. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Viele and a roll call vote was taken for attendance which was as listed above. Administrators present: Doozan, Lenz, Potter and Supervisor Aldrich. Absent: Rivest. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Tobias to approve the minutes of the regular board of education meeting held October 8, 1990. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 3. Resignation: C. VanderMolen: Mr. Wolff read a letter of resignation from Cathy VanderMolen, first grade teacher at Fuller Elemen­ tary. He explained that Mrs. VanderMolen had been offered a position at Eaton Rapids (near her home). A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Stewart to accept Mrs. VanderMolen's resignation. Ayes: All pre­ sent. Motion carried. A letter of appreciation will be sent for her 1 year of service to Maple Valley Schools. 4. Executive Session: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Baker to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations with M.A.S.B. negotiator Harlow Claggett. Roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Krolik, Spoelstra, Stewart, Tobias and Viele. Nays: None. Absent: Flower. The meeting moved into executive session (time: 7:10 p.m.). All admini­ strators and P. Harvey were requested to remain in executive session. 5. Open Session: Time: 9:41 p.m. 6. Supt. Search: Ron Tobias, Chairperson of the Superintendent Negotiation Committee, repor­ ted the committee had met once with Dr. Ozzie Parks and would be meeting again this week to discuss contract terms. J. Krolik will attend the committee meeting with Dr. Parks in Bill Flower's absence. 7. Adjournment: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Tobias to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:45 p.m. Ayes: All present. Meeting adjourned. Eaton 4-H Council to meet Nov. 5 The Eaton County 4-H Ad-meeting. 4-H program reports visory Council will meet and project planning will be Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. included on the agenda. at Kardel Hall on the The budget committee will Charlotte Fairgrounds. meet prior to the council The annual election of of-meeting at 6:30 p.m. ficers will be held at the �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 30, 1990__Page 7 Gerald Lee Fowler Obituaries Grace M. (Fassett)Lathrop Lathrop on October 6, 1917. He preceded her in death 1976. She taught school at the Old Striker School. She was the Cloverdale Correspondent for the Battle Creek Enquire from 1949 to 1960. She had written several articles for the Audobon Magazine. She and her husband organized one of the first 4-H Clubs in Barry Coun­ ty at the Old Striker School, she was a leader for 25 years, an active member of the Methodist Churches in Barryville and Delton. She was also a member of the Bernard BARRYVILLE Grace M. Historical Museum/Society. Mrs. Lathrop is survived by (Fassett) Lathrop, 93 formerly of Barryville passed away numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services were Monday, October 22, 1990 at held Saturday, October 27 at Marshall Manor. Mrs. Lathrop was born the Faith United Methodist December 15, 1896 in Royal­ Church, Delton. Burial was at ton Township, Wisconsin, the Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions daughter of Jesse and Cora (Smith) Fassett. She moved to may be made to the Faith Barryville in 1913. She United Methodist Church. graduated from Barry County b Arrangements were made by the Craig Kempf Funeral Normal in 1916. She was married to Arthur Home, Marshall. Charles R. ‘Bob’ Morris . He was preceded in death by MAPLE GROVE TOWN­ SHIP Charles R. “Bob” his first wife, Margaret Swan Morris, 66 of Maple Grove in 1971. Township, passed away Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 24,1990 Monday, October 29 at Farleyat Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Estes Funeral Home, Battle Mr. Morris was bom Febru­ Creek. Burial was in Floral ary 20, 1924, the son of Jess Lawn Memorial Gardens, and Nell (Garrard) Morris. He Battle Creek. graduated from Three Rivers Memorial contributions School. may be made to a charity of He was married to Jacque­ one’s choice. line L. (Coy) on July 8, 1974. Mr. Morris was employed at Ellen Hartwell ______ Michenor Plating Company in HASTINGS - Ellen Hart­ Jackson, last worked for Grand Rapids Plating Company. Also well, 84 of240 E. North Street, had been in home and concrete Hastings, formerly ofNashvil­ construction business, licensed le, passed away Saturday, charter boat captain and oper­ October 27, 1990 at Tender­ ated his own charter service in care, Hastings where she was a Florida. He was a licensed patient for 10 years. Mrs. Hartwell was bom airplane pilot. He enjoyed poli­ tics and government and was a November 19, 1905 in York, frequent contributor to the Maine, the daughter of Allen Battle Creek Enquirer News and Ida (Trafton) Philbrook. and Grand Rapids Press. He She was raised in Maine and was an avid hunter and fisher­ came to Grand Rapids when man, served during World War she was 18 and worked at II in the United States Navy Wheeler Label Company. She and was aboard the USS York­ than moved to Caro, before she married Ray Hartwell, May 25, town when it was sunk in the 1968. The couple moved to battle at Midway. Clark Memorial Home, Grand Mr. Morris is survived by Rapids in 1970 and moved to his wife, Jacqueline; daughter, Provincial House, Hastings in Darlene Billingsley; son, Dale 1980. Billingsley, both of Houston, Mrs. Hartwell loved to draw Texas; four grandchildren; and write and has a large sister, Betty Ann Cordola of collection of stories and Three Rivers; brother, Joe pictures she created. She loved Morris of Traverse City. people, especially babies. Richard R. Spitzer MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE • Served on Maple Grove Township Board since January • Chaired a Citizens’ Sub-Committee on Classroom Space for Maple Valley Schools • President Maple Valley Athletic Boosters and Co-Chairman for Booters Bingo • President Nashville Little League Football vote November 6th Paid for by Spitzer for Trustee, 5507 S. Clark Rd. Nashville, Michigan 49073 Gerald Lee Fowler, age 52, ofBayshore Dr., Niceville, FL, died Sunday, October 21, 1990, at his home. Mr. Fowler was born in Grand Rapids, MI and had lived in the Niceville area since 1967. He was a Brackenridge scholar, 1st in his class at the University of West Florida, with the highest gradepoint average, and received and M.B.A. Mr. Fowler was an Okaloosa-Walton community college instructor in the Accounting and Economics departments; administrative officer and comptroller; and comptroller emeritus. He was a member ofthe council ofbusi­ ness affairs ofthe state ofFlor­ ida Community Colleges. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Boggy Boys Sportsmans’ Club in Niceville, and received a recognition plaque in gratitude for loyal service, dedication and friend­ ship. He wa a member of ‘Ducks Unlimited’ and many other outdoor sporting organizations. Survivors include his wife, Marie Fowler of Niceville; parents, Rollo and Myrtle Fowler oweroof Freeport, reepor, FL,,sons, sons, Gerald Lee and Joseph Sayles Edward, both of Atlanta; daughter, Christina Livingston of Pace, FL; brother, Ronald Fowler of Grand Rapids, MI; and sister, Shirley Mater of Nashville, MI. Funeral services were conducted at 3:30 pm Wednesday, October 24, in the First Assembly of God church, Niceville with the Rev. George Skipper officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetary. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Florida or the hospice organization of one’s choice. She was a member of the Peace United Methodist Church in Barryville. Mrs. Hartwell is survived by two step-brothers, Elwyn Woodard of New Jersey and Floyd Woodard of Missouri; several nieces, nephews and many friends, especially Elwin and Alberta Curtis and Betty Scobey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray on March 9, 1980. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 30 at Wilcox Cemet­ ery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Home for the Blind. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home. Raymond Jesse Guy ARCADIA FLORIDA Raymond Jesse Guy of 1260 S.E. 14th Avenue, Arcadia, Florida and formerly of Nash­ ville passed away Sunday, October 21, 1990 at Desota Memorial Hospital, Arcadia, Flordia. Mr. Guy was bom Septem­ ber 23, 1928 in Maple Grove Township, the son ofJesse and Emma (Thomason) Guy. Mr. Guy lived in the area until retiring in Florida in 1989. He is survived by his mother Emma (Thomason) Guy; two sons, John R. Guy of Hastings and Dan Guy of St. Louis, Missouri; four grandchildren; a sister, Doreen Plank ofNash­ ville; a brother, William Guy of Lavonia and several nieces and nephews. Cremation took place in Florida and a memorial service will be held Saturday, Novem­ ber 3, 1990 at Quimby United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend McCrimmon officiating. Garbage rates, from 3 the council's Ordinance Com­ mittee after several com­ plaints about the complicated procedure encountered by organizers of Nashville’s Harvest Festival and Muzzleloaders’ Shoot in ob­ taining necessary permits from the ZB A. Trustee Carol Dwyer, an at­ torney who chairs the Or­ dinance Committee, said the lengthy approval process did not seem “appropriate or necessary” for certain tem­ porary uses. With the newly adopted ordinance, she ex­ plained, the council is “trying to say the ZBA deals with things of a more permanent nature - not something for one day or one week.” Under the new law the village clerk will be authoriz­ ed to issue a temporary use permit upon assurances that the applicant will adhere to rules prescribed by the village council. All members of the council must be notified that the application has been received. If any member of the board objects to issuance of the permit, the matter would be placed on the agenda of the next council meeting. The Nashville Planning Commission reviewed the proposed changes prior to Thursday’s action and had recommended that language of the new law provide for control of temporary uses on private property as well as public lands, but the council did not agree to this. “Traditionally, we have not required permits for these functions on private proper­ ty,” said Dwyer. She added that, in fact, it may not be constitutional to disallow gatherings on private property. $ The village council unanimously adopted the changes proposed by the ordinance committee. The coun­ cil will adopt rules that may include provisions for an apap­ plication fee and other conditions or guidelines for is­ suance of a temporary use permit. The board’s Policy Committee will review this matter and make a recommen­ dation of such guidelines to the council. In other business Thursday, the council tabled bids on the removal of 45 stumps and Repossessed va and HUD Homes Available from government from $1 without credit chock. You repair. Alto SAL bailout properties. Call... (805) 682-7555 Ext. H-3620 . .tor repo list in your area. TIMOTHY BURD — FOR — TRUSTEE Maple Crowe Twp. Paid for by Burd for Trustee, 8225 Butler Rd., Nashville HAVE A SAFE ? trimming of trees in the village. Estimates on various phases of the job had been received from Medco ofAlma and Ayles Tree Service of Potterville. The council asked Trustee Forrest Burd, head of the Dept, of Public Works committee, to seek more data on the proposals. 0 F HALLOWEEN! F ANY FAVORITE ^ CANDIES J by the Bag £# Popular Poular Brands Bra LOW PRICES 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Dont’ be spooked Always away. Double Prints at Regular Bring us your Low Prices scariest photo! Stop at... 0 . Kathy’s Crafts For Halloween Make-Up • Costumes • Accessories • Party Supplies �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 30, 1990 — Page 8 Lions finish first unbeaten season in Maple Valley is thinking playoffs after the school’s first unbeaten record in the Lions' 27-year history. Helped by two fumble recoveries for touchdowns, Maple Valley knocked off Portland 27-6 last Friday to secure its perfect 9-0 mark and hosting of a first round playoff game. “I still don’t believe it,” Lion coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said of his team’s third trip to the playoffs in four years. “We’re just happy to be playing three other good teams.” Portland falls to 4-5 with the loss. The win was Maple Valley’s 13th straight dating back to last season. The 46 points allowed by the Lions in 1990 is a school record. Mittelstaedt said his team is play­ ing excellent football heading into the playoffs. “I think so,” he said. “We played very hard against Portland and we played well.” Maple Valley scored its first two touchdowns on fumble recoveries. Ron Merrill hop­ ped on a botched punt in the end zone with 3:34 left in the first period. Then Darrell Stine recovered a fumble in the Portland end zone with 2:39 left in the period. Jason Hoefler kicked both extra points for a 14-0 lead. Maple Valley upped its ad­ vantage to 21-0 with 3:04 to go in the third period on a four-yard run by Dan Franks. Hoefler added the conversion. Maple Valley Lions celebrate victory and look forward to the playoffs next weekend. "Clancy," Maple Valley's frisbee-catching mascot, was on hand for the victory. A one-yard run by Dan Franks with 6:52 to go in the fourth quarter closed out the Lion scoring. NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular and recess­ ed session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Tuesday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 17, 1990. 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. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Portland scored on the last play of the game on a oneyard run by Craig Macphee. Statistically, the Lions finished with 327 total yards to 226 for the Red Raiders. Led by 107 yards from Franks and 81 from Merrill, the A Maple Valley pass is broken up by the Portland defender. Lions outrushed Portland had trouble through the air, completing just 4-of-11 pass 228-176. Hoefler completed 6-of-10 for 50 yards. passes for 99 yards. Portland Maple Valley jayvee eagers even record at 8-8 The Maple Valley Jayvee basketball team evened its record at 8-8 last week by defeating Lansing Christian and Battle Creek Phil. On Monday night, the Lions hosted Lansing Christian and jumped out to an early 14-5 lead at the end of one and never looked back. Lori Carpenter led the Lions with 13 points, in­ cluding two three-pointers. Renee Rosin added seven points. Retha Byrd also had 13 steals on the night. On Wednesday night, the Lions traveled to St. Phil for a nail-biting, double-overtime, victory. Maple Valley pulled out to an early lead and took a 22-17 halftime advantage. With 30 seconds left in regulation, the Lions had a five-point lead, but gave up a couple of layups and led by one with 10 seconds to go. The Lions then missed the front end of a one and one and St. Phil rebound­ ed and threw a long pass and was fouled with one second on the clock. They hit the first shot of the one and one and missed the second to go to overtime tied at 31-31. The Lions then led by two with time running out in the first overtime, but St. Phil came up with another steal and scored a layup at the buzzzer to send the game into a second overtime; tied at 35-35. The Lions then outscored the Tigers 7-2 in the final overtime to preserve a 42-37 Lions jayvee gridders end season at 8-1 The Maple Valley junior varsity football team capped a fine 8-1 season with a 28-6 romp Thursday over Portland. Thejunior Lions got offto a slow start and fell behind 6-0 in the first quarter but tied the Your Choice for SENATE CREATING JOBS - “Given a choice most people want a decent job with reasonable pay. Next to spending tax dollars efficiently, we must make job creation our number one priority. I am committed to legislative initiatives that develop and preserve jobs.” EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN - “I believe that relying on property taxes to support schools is not only a burden on homeowners, but results in funding inequities among districts. As your Senator, I will focus on what’s best for all students, regardless of their district’s prosperity.” SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT - “The environment is our most precious resource. To preserve it we must plan and fund environmental protection arid clean-up program^. I will work for legislation that promotes recycling and composting, clean water enforcement, and hazardous waste cleanup.” “LaForge has emerged as a hard-working, no nonsense commissioner whose grasp of major issues...reflects a comprehensive understanding of the city’s assets and needs.” Kalamazoo Gazette Sunday, November 1, 1987 win. Lori Carpenter led the Lions with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Stacee Hawkins ad­ ded eight points. Kelly Eastman had 10 rebounds. MAKING GOVERNMENT WORK - “I know how government works ... and how it should work. A Senator’s primary responsibility is to make sure every tax dollar is spent wisely and efficiently. My record proves that the system can work efficiently. game before halftime and outscored the Raiders 22-0 in the second half. The offensive line of Carl Mazurek, Seth Kangas, Mike Trowbridge, Dan Finkler, and Joel Butler paved the way for 337 total yards. The ground game was led by Tom Snyder with 130 yards on nine carries and Scott English with 84 yards on 12 carries. Fullback, Kyle Neff's blocking helped spring loose backs for many long gains. The defense was led by Steve Hopkins with seven tackles, Tom Snyder seven, and Kyle Neff six, Scott English had a fumble recovery: Scoring touchdowns for the Lions were Tom .Snyder, two and Niki Grinage and Randy Jarrard. Steve Hopkins caught a two-point conversion pass and Chris Miller ran a twopoint conversion. ‘Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! ; BINGO : । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA * Paid for by the Ed LaForge for State Senate Committee, 329 N. Burdick Kalamazoo J THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M. ■ t Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 30, 1990 — Page 9 M.V. Cross Country team finish season with league, regional meets The Maple Valley boys cross country team finished with 337 points to place 13th out of 18 teams this past Saturday at the Class C Regional meet held at Springport. Jonesville won the meet with 87 points, Leslie was se­ cond with 91 points and Napolean third with 125 points. The girls team did not have a team score as they were unable to field a complete team. Olivet won the girls meet. Leslie was second, and Napolean third out of the 18 team field. Lion runners Steve Ainsworth placed 12th, Matt Eighth grade eagers defeat St. Philip 27-21 ** «Wa ■mSRi The Maple Valley girls hosted St. Philip on Tuesday night and won 27-21. The Lions took a 16 to 11 lead in­ to the half, but a cold third quarter put St. Philip ahead 18-16. A good defensive ef­ fort in the fourth quarter made the difference. Leading scorers were Joy Stine with 11 points, Dana Hasselback with six and Sarah Leep added four. Top re­ bounder was Dana Hasselback with 19 and Joy Stine pulled down eight. The Lions will close out the season Monday against Lans­ ing Christian. The team’s record is now 7-2. TOOLS ksii Jr ipt® H is »■ i i«£^aiit tMttaHii i kk c ra pts Id] i k b aHikiitkai. Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Autc Equipment. Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOL SALES GtNtRAl NIRCH1I0ISI 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 tsmtll'l I"*k 1*^ •“ “Lui Ik? 1 M”?1"!? J*J&i &i is? ««ltA l**»a s s s » La&O EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. iz at Torrey Pines golf course in Fenton on Saturday. At the S.M.A.A. league meet this past Tuesday the boys and girls both were unable to field complete teams. Sessions finished 9th in the girls race to gain All Con­ ference honors, Javor placed 17th, Gidner 20th, and Ayars 25th for the girls. Furlong did not finish due to an injury that occurred dur­ ing the race. For the boys Bowen placed 5th and Ainsworth 6th to earn all conference status. Sanson finished 33rd and Mudry 35th. Lion gals improve cage record with two wins The Maple Valley girls’ varsity basketball team upped its season record to 9-7 overall with wins over Lans­ ing Christian (58-32) and Bat­ tle Creek St. Philip (55-38). Maple Valley used a 15-5 first quarter scoring advantage over Lansing Christian to take the lead and never looked back. The Lions continued to out score the Pilgrims in every quarter to gain the victory. Janet Boldrey led the Lions with 13 points and Anna Goodrich tossed in 12, Lisa Long had eight and Jennifer Swartz seven. Ten Lions players made contributions in the scoring column. Maple Valley played upend­ ed St. Philip, the second-place SMAA team, on Wednesday. The Lions jumped out to an early 10-0 lead with a press. Seventh grade Lion eagers keep on winning Last Tuesday the Maple Valley seventh grade girls defeated Battle Creek St. Philip, 26^. Maple Valley started out slow, but by the end of the first quarter, the offense kick­ ed in. Eleven girls scored in the contest for Maple Valley. The Lions were led by Nichole Kirwin, six points and six steals, Kristi Priddy four points, and Nicole Reid two points and seven steals. Tammy Ashley scored seven of those first 10 points. First quarter play had the Lions up 15-5. At half time the Lions led 21-16. This win placed Maple Valley in a tie for second place in the SMAA standings. Janet Boldrey had 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four steals. Tammy Ashley and Anna Goodrich each tossed in eight points. The Lions, travel to Lakewood tonight and play Pennfield Friday night. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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B Average Dan Butcher, Jeremy Campbell, Holly Carrigan, Emily Cerny, Brad Conroy, Jessica Dempsey, Steve Doyle, Brad Conroy, Lisa Gibson, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Jenny Hoisington, Casey Hudson, Jonathon Kay, Kirsten Klinkhammer, Corey Lamance, Travis McIntyre, Nick Milligan, Jeremiah Mor­ ris, Kim Pennington, Cory Fifth Grade Leadership Eaton" project underway in Eaton County A project for training pre­ sent and potential community leaders has targeted a group of 20-, 30- and 40-year-olds for participation in a year long training program called “Leadership Eaton.” The project is sponsored by the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service with a grant from the Kellogg Foundation and support from the local government officials. Twenty-four Eaton County residents took part in the first training session on the weekend of Oct. 20-21, at the Kellogg Biological Station, Gull Lake. Included were pro­ grams on identifying in­ dividual leadership styles, communication and active listening skills, group dynamics and creative think­ ing skills for community leaders. The retreat also pro­ vided an opportunity for peo- pie from many communities in the county to network. In future meetings, four critical public affairs issues will be examined; solid waste and water quality, substance abuse, growth vs. no growth and governmental services for a changing population. Pethick, Doug Philip, Mandy Pierce, Mindy Powers, Jamie Rasey, Katrina Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Liz Stanton, Dawn Stine, Jason Thompson, Jim Thornton, Travis VanAlstine, Trevor Wawiernia, Erica White. Sixth Grade ABA’s Devon Durkee, Misty Haley, Erin Hokanson, Amy LaDere, Seth Wright. B Average Katrina Alexander, Stacey Balko, Mandy Beemer, Shawn Bigelow, Carrie Blakney, Jon Bowers, Aaron Brandenburg, Charles Brisco, Corey Clouse, Jennifer Col­ lier, Kevin Conkey, Nettie Emery, Mandi Golovich, Jeremy Greenman, Tim Har­ mon, David Koch, Krystal Krive, Bess Ann Martin, John Nash, Jared Osborne, Amy Parish, Ralph Petrey, Rachel Ritenburgh, Derek Sadler, Tammy Seybold, Brady Simp­ son, Kristina Spotts, Nicholas Thompson, Mason Trowbridge, Stacy VanTyle, Heidi Vedder, Melanie Wendorf, Matt Williams. Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 • J.V. & Varsity Girls Basketball, Away, Lakewood 6:00 • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, Lakewood 4:00 • Nashville Little League Football Banquet 6:30 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, Pewamo-Westphalia6:30 • Pep Rally, Football Field 6:30 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 • J.V. & Varsity Girls Basketball, Away, Pennfield 5:30 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • Varsity Football, Home, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic 1:30 PERFORMANCE Not Promises! VOTE for JOHN FISHER "The Most Qualified Candidate" Pets REGISTERED CHINESE SHAR-PEI pups, 4 fawn horse­ coat, one cream horsecoat. Bom Aug. 12, 852-9290._________ STOLEN Oct. 18, between 11:30p.m. and 4:30a.m. Regis­ tered Chinese Shar-Pei, male, 2 months old. $50 for arrest and $100 conviction. 852-9290. 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VERMONTVILLE Eaton County Commissioner Fuller St. School Wednesday, Oct. 31 Hallow Dog/bun, spooky fries, ghostly pears, black cat pudding. Thursday, Nov. 1 Rib-E-Q/bun, com, dried fruit mix, pudding. Friday, Nov. 2 Tacos/chips, 1 e t tuce/cheese, fresh fruit, peanut butter sandwich. Monday, Nov. 5 Tomato soup, crackers, pickle spears, mixed fruit, tuna sandwich. Tuesday, Nov. 6 Pancakes/syrup, sausage links, juice, raisins. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost, A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Oct. 31 . ASalad, paghetti , *McRib/bun, peas, peaches, roll, butter. Thursday, Nov.l * Salad, *Burritos, ♦sauce/cheese, green beans, apple, salad bar. Friday, Nov. 2 ♦Salad, *Pizza, com, pears. Monday, Nov. 5 ♦Salad, *McLion (Bar B Q Ribs/bun), *Com Dog, green beans, apple crisp, bread. Tuesday, Nov. 6 ♦Salad, *Ravioli, *Mac. and Cheese, peas, pineapple, salad bar, bread or roll. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Maplewood School Wednesday, Oct. 31 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread and butter sandwich, mixed fruit. (District One — Roxand, Sunfield & Vermontville Townships) I have spent most of my adult life actively involved in a great variety of community building activities. Whether it has been fixing a senior citizen’s roof; coaching kids; helping to resolve road, bridge, or drain problems; working to put computers in classrooms; working with prisoners at the Ionia Prison; writing a weekly newspaper column (“The Sunfield Area S.P.Y.’s Report”); working as a mediator; helping build playgrounds and parks; or helping establish a scholarship fund, my record and active involvement speaks for itself. If it needed to get done, I’ve been there. I’ll continue to be there, working hard for you as your County Commissioner. LEADERSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON! Paid for by the Fisher for County Commissioner Campaign Committee. �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday, October 30, 1990 — Page 10 Maplewood students show talents with special projects by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Special exhibits lined the halls of Maplewood Elemen­ tary school in Vermontville recently, giving visual testimony to the many talents of the students. Also, inside the classrooms many projects were on display. Among the classrooms visited last week was Laura Smith’s fourth grade. There the students have been study­ ing six basic machines: the wedge, the incline plane, the wheel and axle, the pulley, the lever, and the screw. The youngsters learned the functions of each, and then were assigned a project of constructing a machine con­ taining within its structure one of the basic machines. They SEIZED CARS Trucks, boats, 4-whoelers, motor­ homes, by FBI, IRS, DEA. Available in your area now. Coll... (805) 682-7555 Ext. C-3087 Photos and letters from famous people interest fifth-graders in Bob Smith's class at Maplewood. Students show some of the prized responses that will be compiled into a book. Back row, from I.: Holly Carrigan, Ben Woodworth and Kirsten Klinkhammer. Front, from I.: Nick Little, Dawn Stine and Matt Rose. Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/7260319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontvillej Ml had to be able to name and ex­ plain the function of the machine in their particular ex­ periment. Many unique units were produced by the students. In the fifth grade class taught by Bob Smith, students have had a variety ofprojects, ranging from construction of sand castles to compiling in­ dividual dictionaries. One of the favorite ongoing projects in the classroom, however, is the compilation of a Famous People book. His students enjoy writing, said Smith, and they have written letters to several famous people asking for autographs and photos. Among those from whom responses have been received are Doris Day, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senator Ed­ ward Kennedy, and Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones. “It took four years to get a response from Watts,” said Smith, who has conducted the project in his classroom for several years. When the book is completed the youngsters hope it will in­ clude responses from at least 50 famous people. In another writing project, Smith’s students have established a pen-pal relationContinued on next page— Totem poles were researched by Vicki Williams' fifth-graders as part of their study of Native Americans. Showing the replicas the class made are, standing from I., Erin Booher, Corey Lamance, and Jeremy Campbell; seated, Elizabeth Stanton (I.) and Jennifer Forquer. Replacing Windows? Why Andersen Is The Fitting Choice. 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Local participants are Marilee Ayles, Jordan Wood­ craft and Ruth Lieb of Nashville; Claire Huffman and Rose Steward of Ver­ montville; and Violet Aho, Kitty Forsyth, Leola Hewitt, Irene Miller and Norma Shanks of Woodland. The Extension Homemakers will have a lunch - counter, featuring homemade pie, sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips, pop and cof­ fee and tea. There’ll also be a county-wide bake sale and the Kiwanis will sell their homemade peanut brittle. All proceeds go to scholar­ ships to MSU College Week. Some of the exhibitors featured will include: Lee Sheppard, Sand Lake, ‘‘Knotwood” sculptured styrofoam santas, angels, Vic­ torian ladies, etc. Patti Sholler, Kalamazoo, handpainted children’s clothing including bibs, shirts, baby bottles, and mugs, mail boxes and sweat shirts. She will personalize them on request. Lorena Scott, Lake Odessa, goose centerpieces, puff Michigan Winter Beef Show to be held at MSU Dec. 8-9 Erica White shows a diorama of an elephant helping men hunt for food. The scene was constructed as part of mammal studies in the combined fifth- and sixth­ grade classroom taught by Bernie Hynes and Cindy Gutchess. Two other students, Damian Cheesebro and Doug Phillip, worked on this project with Erica. From previous page— ship with students in three other U. S. communities: Bedford, New Hampshire; Blue Eye, Missouri; and Lan­ caster, California. Vicki Williams’ fifth-grade class has insect collections on display in the hallway outside their room, as well as totem poles. The children have been studying Native Americans and have also painted murals portraying the living style of different tribes. “Not all Indians lived in teepees,’’ explained Williams. Working in small groups the students researched the origin and symbolism oftotem poles erected by Native Americans and then con- structed colorful replicas with cardboard and construction paper. In the combined Maplewood class taught by Bernie Hynes and Cindy Gut­ chess, the fifth-graders have been learning about land mammals while the sixth­ graders studied marine mammals. Using clay, papiermache and other materials the children have constructed dioramas depicting the animals in their natural surroundings. Also in this classroom the sixth-graders have been study­ ing South America and have decorated the hallway with colorful posters to share their knowledge. Singing Americans to perform in Nashville The Singing Americans will be in concert at the Nashville Baptist Church, 304 Phillips St., Nashville, at 7 p.m. Sun­ day, Nov. 4. The Singing Americans per­ formed to a packed house last year at the church and will be back again this year, by popular demand. The group, formed in 1980, is known as a group of young men who have a heart for ministry. Each member tries to set an example and show young people they don’t have to join ranks with the world. The Singing Americans of­ fer scriptually concrete songs that share a personal relation­ ship with Christ and the heart­ felt experience of salvation. Among the songs will be “I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy.” For Sale For Sale Automotive 3 MOBILE HOME trailer axles with tires. Call after 5pm 517-726-1313._____________ PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611. WANTED: snowplow for Vi ton Ford. 852-0966. For Rent FOR RENT: clean newly remodeled 1 story 2 bedroom home with attached garage, Nashville. 852-0784. All Michigan youth ages 8-20 are invited to enter the Michigan Winter Beef Show Dec. 8-9 at the Michigan State University Livestock Judging Pavilion. The two-day event is an all­ bred heifer and prospect steer show. An entry fee of $10 a head is due by Nov. 28. There is no fee for showmanship classes. Complete details are available at the Cooperative Extension Service office. Call 543-2310 or 372-5594 and ask for the 4-H Youth Program. wreaths, hanging kitties, pillows and scented wooden dolls. Ria Riedstra, Cabbage Patch doll clothes, baby items and towels. Paula Bachman, Hastings, Pound Puppy clothes and hot dish carriers that keep food hot over two hours. Eleita Kotke, Byron Center - Pine needle baskets and napkin holders, reed baskets and tied straw ornaments. Carol Hovinga, Lowell, all kinds of floral designs, swags, wreaths, cneterpieces. Jennie Gravensteek, Kalamazoo, dried flower ar­ rangements and wall hang­ ings, including pressed flowers and straw flowers. Other features will be Barbi doll furniture such as lamps with shades of lace; angels, ornaments of every con­ ceivable type; tree skirts; woodwork and country painted wood; china painted jewelry; ceramics of all kinds, big and small; needlepoint villages and vases; mirrors; shelves; children’s toys, in­ cluding a selection of tops in bright colors and wooden puzzles; many booths with sweat shirts painted, and sten­ ciled, appliqued, silk flower applique and some with mat­ ching hair bands and beads. The bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and parking is available in the south and east parking lots and on the street. 1 PENNY SUPPER VFW 8260, Nashville, Michigan Saturday, November 3 Serving ... 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Turkey and Ham with Dressing Chairperson — VICKIE BANKS The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke, 1795 Today is Election Day. Please exercise your freedom to vote. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 15 — Tuesday, November 6, 1990 Lions' defense stymies Saginaw Nouvel, 14-0 Maple Valley advances to state grid regional finals by Todd Tubergen StaffWriter The best offense is a strong defense. Whoever coined that phrase may have liked the Class CC pre-regional football clash between Maple Valley and Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central Saturday afternoon. The Lion defense shut down the powerful Panther attack in systematic fashion en route to a 14-0 victory, setting up a regional championship game this weekend against undefeated Muskegon Oakridge. Jason Hoefler, the 6-1 160-pound quarterback­ defensive back picked off three passes, recovered a fum­ Merrill bolted 40 yards for the ble and threw a touchdown TD early in the final quarter. pass to Scott Casteele for the Merrill finished with 98 Lions’ first score. yards on 15 carries to lead the The touchdown pass, with Lion rushing attack. Maple 1:24 left in the third quarter, Valley outgained the Panthers was set up by Hoefler’s se­ 213-110 on the ground and cond interception. 290-165 overall. “He’s been a big-play guy Jeff Moore added 65 yards all season long,” Lion coach on eight carries, including a Guenther Mittelstaedt said of 38-yard scamper, while Hoefler. backfield mate Franks added The scoring drive, covering 60 yards on 19 carries. 48 yards in eight plays, was Mittlestaedt praised the keyed by a Panther face mask Lions’ defensive effort after penalty, which gave Maple the game Valley a first down inside the “Darrel Stine had a great Nouvel 25. game rushing the passer, and A Dan Franks interception our secondary was also put the Lions in position for outstanding,” he said. their second touchdown. Ron The turning point was a Housing project for the elderly propsosed for Village of Nashville A 24-unit housing project Home Administration. for senior citizens has been Lakin asked for information proposed for Nashville, it was on the availability of water atihounced'at the most"recent and sewer service at the pro­ Village Council meeting. posed location, current zoning The site under consideration of the site, and data on local is located on Reed Street, just tax millage. He also is seeking east of the C-Sil factory general comments by village (former Standard Stamping officials regarding the need of building) across from Carl’s a housing unit for senior Super Market. . citizens in Nashville. Announcement of the pro­ In a phone interview, Lakin posal came in an Oct. 9 letter told the Maple Valley News to Village President Ray Hin- that he and his partner, Paul ckley from James R. Lakin, Grannis of Cedar Springs, development co-ordinator. In propose to build the complex the letter, Lakin said the pro-on the 3.5-acre site. The posed project would be funded design will be one-story with through the USDA Farmers interior corridors. All apart­ ments will contain only one bedroom. “ They wftl-basically be senior citizens and for han­ dicapped of any age,” said Lakin. He explained that under a new federal law to go into effect at the end of March 1991, all new units must be handicapped accessible. Lakin said that as soon as he receives requested informa­ tion about the site and com­ munity, he will schedule a meeting with the Nashville Village Council to present the proposal. Marc Nehmer (52) drops a frustrated Saginaw Nouvel quarterback Jason Wheatly for a big loss. Wheatly threw more interceptions than completions and was sacked three times. classic goal line stand early in the second half. The Lions recieved the kickoff, but a clipping penalty gave them poor field position at the eight-yard line. Saginaw Nouvel recovered a muffed pitch on the Lion one on the first play from scrim­ mage. Three straight plunges up the middle went nowhere, and on fourth down Hoefler tripped up Panther quarter­ back Jonathan Wheatly for a six-yard loss. Wheatly struggled all game long, completing just four of 18 for 55 yards. He was sack­ ed three times. Maple Valley had two ex­ cellent chances to score in the first half, but came away emp­ ty both times. Both were See Grid team, page 12 Dr. Ozzie Parks named M.V. Superintendent Dr. Ozzie D. Parks of Deckerville will be the new superintendent of Maple Valley schools, the Board of Education decided last week. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board of Education agreed last week to offer Dr. Ozzie D. Parks of Deckerville a contract as superintendent of the local school district and he accepted. The 5-2 board decision came after a lengthy Wednes­ day evening session in which the board rehashed and rewrote a proposed three-year contract. Before the meeting was adjourned, Board Presi­ dent William Flower phoned Parks and received his approval. The action caps an intensive hunt of more than two months to find a replacement for retir­ ing superintendent Carroll Wolff. Under terms ofthe contract, the board agreed to pay Park an annual salary of $60,000 for the first year; $63,300 the second year, and base the third year increase on the same percentage granted the teaching staff. In his latest negotiations with the board, Parks had sought a salary of $60,000 plus a $3,000 tax deferred annuity. In accordance with state law, the board can agree to withhold and transfer annually or monthly an amount of salary determined by Parks, permitting him to participate in tax deferred programs, but the board said Wednesday that this amount must come out of the $60,000. Lively discussion preceded the final decision Wednesday. Originally the board had agreed that a new superinten­ dent should be offered $55,000 to $58,000 annually. “What it all boils down to is that he wants more than we can pay him,” said Board Vice President Charles Viele Sr. Trustee John Krolik disagreed, pointing out that Parks had already made con­ cessions in the amount of salary initially sought. “Ifwe pay him $60,000 we will be paying him $3,000 less than he’s making right now,” noted Trustee Ted Spoelstra. Board members said Parks was willing to accept a lower salary because he wishes to nearer family members who live at Mendon, where he formerly served as superinten­ dent of schools. He has been at Deckerville in Sanilac County since 1982. “The people we are going to get for $55,000 are not go­ ing to be able to handle the job,” commented Krolik, ad­ ding “We’ve been spoiled by Carroll.” Wolff, who has been superintendent at Maple Valley since 1962, is to retire at the end ofthis year. He cur­ rently is being paid at the an­ nual rate of $63,836 for the 1990-91 school year, but received only $58,835 for 1989-90, the last full school year he will have worked. Wolff expressed displeasure that Parks will be paid more than he was for his last full year of service. “It’s hard for me to live with after 2816 years,” Wolff told the board. “I’m being very honest and very up front with you.” Board Secretary Ronald Tobias also expressed displeaure at terms of the of­ fer, and later he and Trustee Irma Jean Baker voted against See Parks, page 2 In This Issue... • Local woman rides horse across state • Nashville has new chiropractor • Vermontville urges use of sidewalks • Family represented in Middle East �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 2 Nashville family well represented in Middle East crisis zone by Susan Hinckley ' StaffWriter Arthur Drake of Nashville has more than a passing in­ terest in events in the Persian Gulf. And despite his modesty, he is making more than an average contribution to the United States’ efforts in that region. Two ofhis sons already are serving with the U.S. Navy in the crisis zone; a daughter who is a corpsman in the Naval reserves has been call­ ed to active duty; and a Marine son-in-law expects to Arthur Drake has-two sons currently serving in with Middle East: Arthur (photo at left) and Roger. Both on are U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf. In addition, one of Drake's daughters and a son-in-law expect to be sent to the crisis zone soon. be sent to the Middle East soon. All of the Drake children are Maple Valley graduates. Petty Officer 1st Class Arthur Drake has been in military service since shortly after his graduation from high school in 1971. He spent the first four years in the Marines, then joined the Navy. He has been a Navy man for 14 years. He current­ ly is aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence in the Gulf. His youngest brother, Roger, a Petty Officer 2nd Class, is also there, aboard the :ommand ship USS Blue Udge, as a yeoman for the ommander of the 7th Fleet. In October their sister, Debie, also a Petty Officer 2nd Hass, was called back to acve duty and is currently at lorfolk, Va., awaiting orders >r an unknown destination, is a medic, she expects to go a the Middle East, says her rather. Next, there is Drake’s son­ in-law, Staff Sgt. Tom Lesage, who is married to the former Mary Drake. Current­ ly the couple are at Buford, S.C., where he is stationed with the U.S. Marines and she works for the local school as a coach. Drake said his son-in­ law expects to go to the Mid­ dle East in January. “I’m proud ofall ofthem,” said the senior Drake, but he stressed that he does not feel they are any more special than the thousands of other service men and women serving in the Middle East crisis zone. “It bothers me when people complain about our boys be­ ing over there,” said Drake. “I have no complaint about them being over there. It’s their job.” The Drake children’s mother, the former Mabie Frith, died in 1980. Besides those already nam­ ed, the family also includes David, who spent eight years in the Navy but now resides in Grand Rapids, and Ross, who lives at Thomapple Lake and works in Middleville. The senior Drake said CBS television recently taped a reunion of the two brothers currently in service in the Middle East. The boys had occasion in meet in Japan. The film was broadcast on San Diego stations in October, said Drake, and he currently At his reenlistment in April, Petty Officer 2nd Class Roger Drake was sworn in by the commander of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet. Drake serves as a yeoman to the commander. is working with Channel 6 in Lansing to secure a copy of the tape. He learned of the filming in a letter from his son Arthur. Although four of his six children are present or former Navy people, the senior Drake is an Army man himself. He served with the U.S. Army from 1949-52. Hospice to offer clinic on getting along during the holidays Because the holidays can be a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one, Barry Community Hospice is offering a workshop de­ signed to help. A workshop, "Getting Through the Holidays,” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 at the Hospice office, 911 W. Green St, Hastings. Gwen Kapcia, support services coordinator for the local Hospice, will lead the session, which is geared to assist people as they antici­ pate their feelings and make plans for the holiday season. The local Hospice, a United Way Agency, views the program as a community service so the workshop will be free ofcharge. To register or for further information call 948-8452. Area Church Schedules VERMONTVILLE UNITED CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville ST. CYRIL Sun. Mass............. 9:30 am. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School 10a.m.. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6p.m. > Wednesday: AWAN A ............ 6:45p.m. Prayer Meetin ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 METHODIST CHURCH Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. GLENN C. LITCHFIELD NASHVILLE Parks named superintendent, hiring Parks. Trustee Harold athletic director at ClimaxScotts Community Schools, Stewart, Flower, Viele, Spoelstra and Krolik voted in and later, senior high prin­ cipal at Shelby. favor of the move. From 1974 to 1982 he serv­ Among other terms of the contract, the school district ed as superintendent of com­ will provide medical and life munity schools at Mendon, insurance for Parks, pay for where three of his grown board-approved participation children still live. He has been in seminars, grant travel reim­ head of the Deckerville bursement per board policy, schools since 1982. His degrees, all from and contribute to his retire­ ment fund amounts as re­ Western Michigan Universi­ ty, are a bachelor’s in social quired by law. The superintendent will studies and physical educa­ receive 25 days of vacation tion, a master’s in guidance annually and is not required to and counseling, a specialist in work during spring break nor education leadership, and a during five days of Christmas doctorate in the same field. Parks’ wife, Ruth, who has vacation. Sick leave of 15 days per school year is also a master’s degree as a teacher covered by the contract, with of reading, grew up on a farm a per day terminal leave pay­ at Middleville. The couple ment based on seniority for all currently has two of their unused sick days, which may former foster children living with them. accumulate to a limit of 195. As part of Wednesday’s The superintendent is sub­ ject to an annual written negotiations, the board evaluation by the Board of granted Parks $500 for mov­ ing expenses. Education. The school’s attorney will Parks, who was raised in Wayland, began his career as review terms of the contract a junior high teacher and before it is finalized, said coach in Battle Creek, and Flower. He said Parks asked that the went from there to Saugatuck as a social studies teacher and contract be written for 3 Mt athletic director. Next be years to bring the renewal became a guidance counselor date into line with others in for Constantine Public the district, and Flower said Schools, then was junior­ this will be done if allowed by senior high principal and law. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) BAPTIST CHURCH A.M. Worship .9:30 a.m. Sun. School .....11:00 a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sun. Schoo 9:45a.m. A.M. Service .... 11a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 ।a.m. P.M. Worship.............. 7 ।p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7p। .m. REV. ALAN METTLER from front _ MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) (Vi Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ............ 11am. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 am. Church School ...... 11 am. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 3 Maple Valley News story on Will Carleton brings reader response by Susan Hinckley !*k ‘*-.S H*,*"*. H* kJm* » 5*L•<k 5L <»kM| StaffWriter A recent article in the Maple Valley News about ear­ ly Michigan poet Will Carleton brought a response from Hattie Marie Spiteri, a member ofthe board of direc­ tors of the Hillsdale County Historical Society. She said a copy of the newspaper carrying the Carleton piece had been sent to her by State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald. Carleton was bom in 1845 on a farm near Hudson, and spent his growing up years in that rural Lenawee County setting. Later, he attended Hillsdale College in adjoining Hillsdale County, graduating in 1869. Two years later his name became a household word after a prominent na­ tional paper, Harper’s Week­ ly, published his poem, “Betsey and I Are Out,” followed two weeks later by Carleton’s best-known piece, “Over the Hill to the Poor­ House.” Carleton had been writing poetry since age 13. He went on to become a popular “poet of the people,” writing about the struggles of the common man, often in the vernacular of the southern Michigan farmer of the late 19th century. His “Over the Hill to the Poor-House” told the tale of a destitute elderly lady aban- doned by her children. The classical lines, and is being poorhouse he wrote of actual­ furnished in keeping with that ly existed, and still stands at period. Hillsdale. A Michigan Equity grant “You might like to know from the State Department of that the poorhouse has recent­ Commerce is helping finance ly been given to the Hillsdale the project. According to a County Historical Society by billboard on the site, total pro­ Bob Evans Inc.,” wrote ject cost is $149,200, with Spiteri. “We have done much $30,000 ofthat being the local to preserve it and have much share. to do yet.” A Historial Society The old cobblestone struc­ brochure notes that con­ ture on Wolcott Street served siderable contributions of as the Hillsdale County materials, services and labor Poorhouse from 1854 to 1867 have gone into the restoration. and was frequently visited by Included in the monetary young Will Carleton. Last donations is a $50,000 gift week this writer had an oppor­ from the Herrick Foundation. tunity to stop there. Besides its function as a The property includes the See Carleton, page 5 house, bam, chicken coop and silo situated on 1.9 acres of land. After a disastrous fire in 1867, there was a succession ofprivate owners, the last be­ ing Bob Evans Farms Inc., which has a plant on adjoining property. In 1987 that company deed­ ed the property to the Hillsdale County Historical Society to be used as a museum. The house had been vacant for 20 years, and a massive cleanup was necessary. It now has a new roof, new windows, furnace, kitchen porch and a bam restored authentically by Amish workmen. The house is an excellent example of cobblestone con­ struction, built in the 1850s on The poorhouse is a fine example of cobblestone construction of the 1850s. A barn and silo are located behind the house. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORM THERE'S A PLACE OF CALM * **kh ■ • ^WiS r*» kUKhjgfa •'* SBeai^ij iffitEOfBji' 11 i! in Kt IStejWjKtlfc r» iffifoii li© j« ntihtniii B> sriKiiittfc ii£ rate nt triW'i | is wa it W There's a storm raging within America's financial institutions. But in the middle of this storm you'll find some comfort. iteffliwiiK Ci iiniiffl!’- One of the strongest Savings Banks in the country is right here at home. Si «itih«® Kg atiiite« In the first nine months of 1990 Eaton Federal has closed 292 home loans. These new loans were made to mid-Michigan customers for the purchase, remodeling, and construction of homes. These loans total over 17 million dollars. ■i • Jw Single family home loans are what we do best! We are serving our communities with the continuing dedication to foster the American dream — home ownership. A stone marker designates the former Hillsdale County poorhouse remembered in Will Carleton's famous poem. Eaton Federal Savings Bank is rock solid and stable. Your savings are safe and secure and earning high, guaranteed returns. Our reserves far exceed the requirements of FDIC. Weathering the storm at Eaton Federal is peaceful and rewarding. At Eaton Federal your business is appreciated! FDIC INSURED federally Inured OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past By Susan Hinckley Election headline wrong, forty years ago in the News this week Michigan Gov. G. Mennen Williams was re-elected to of­ fice 40 years ago this week, but the race was too'close to call by the time the Nashville News went to press. The headline and story detailing election results indicated that former governor. Republican Harry F. Kelly, was the likely winner. News of more local interest of that day concerned the death of a popular former teacher. Details on these stories and others appeared in The Nashville News Nov. 9, 1950. legislative races in this district. Congressman Clare E. Hof­ fman was re-elected in the Fourth Congressional District. Edward Hutchinson, Republican, won easily over Ned Roberts for State Senator from the eighth district, which includes Barry County. Homer E. Bauer, Republican, was re-elected over Democrat Carl Brodbeck for State Representative from the Barry-Eaton district by an estimated 3,500 majority. In the Barry County con­ tests it was a decisive Republic victory across the board. (Winners listed were J. Republicans carry state; Franklin Huntley, for pro­ Kelly victory appears likely secuting attorney; Leon J. Voters across the nation Doster, sheriff; Avis Tyler, turned out in numbers un­ county clerk; Boyd H. Clark, precedented for an off-year county treasurer, Vernon election. In Michigan, as in Webster, register of deeds; other states, the vote was ex­ Clare M. Holder, drain com­ pected to set a record for a missioner; Guy C. Keller and non-presidential election. Daniel M. Clarke, coroners.) Locally the picture was the Bernard E. Allen dies Satur­ same, with well over 700 day in Battle Creek voters turning out in Castleton Bernard E. Allen, 60, of Township. Vermontville, former In Michigan the guber­ agricultural instructor in natorial race between Gov. G. Nashville-Kellogg High Mennen Williams and former School, died Saturday noon in governor Harry F. Kelly was a Battle Creek hospital where the closest contest in 100 he had been a patient for a years. As late as 10:30 week. Wednesday morning the issue Funeral services were con­ was still uncertain, though ducted from the Ward Funeral there were strong indications Home in Vermontville Mon­ of a Kelly victory. day afternoon, with the Rev. With something over 200 of D. D. Nagle, pastor of the the state’s 4,361 precincts still Congregational Church, of­ unreported, the unofficial ficiating. Burial was in returns showed first one and Woodlawn Cemetery, Ver­ then another ahead by a few montville, with Masonic rites. hundred votes. There was, Mr. Allen was a member of however, strong indication the Nashville teaching staff that the unreported precincts from the fall of 1946 until last for the most part were outstate June, when he retired after 35 and would prove to be years as a teacher. Bom in Republican. Eaton County, he attended Experts at this point were Michigan Normal College at prophesying a Kelly victory Ypsilanti and signed his first by a 15,000 majority, though teaching and athletic coaching many believe the race will be contract at Marlette. Later he even closer. was superintendent of schools For all other state offices at Memphis two years, at the election was a Republican Brighton four years and at victory. The same was true in Williamston one year. He then took a position with the State Department of Public Instruction, going to Benzonia, where he reorganized the 12-grade school into one of the first rural agricultural schools in the state. He remained there four years, after which he taught four years at Mendon, where he organized an agricultural department. After an interim of two years during which he was a cost engineer for the Detroit Trust Company, he returned to Mendon for another six years. He headed the con­ solidation procedure that com­ bined rural districts with the Mendon school. In 1937, Mr. Allen was hired as agricultural teacher at Vermontville High School and from 1940 to 1946 he served as superintendent. During the four years he headed Nashville’s agricultural department, he also taught science subjects. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State College, where he also had done graduate work. Allen was a member ofVer­ montville Lodge No. 232 F. & A. M., which he twice had served as Worshipful Master. He was a member of the Royal Arch Masons at Grand Ledge, belonged to the Hastings Consistory, Knights Templar, and DeWitt Clinton Consistory, Grand Rapids. He was a member and past patron ofthe Order of Eastern Star at Vermontville. He was a member of the Vermontville Lions Club and a former member of the Nashville Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Sister Bernard Mary, R.S.M., who is a teacher in St. Andrews High School in Saginaw; and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Lawrence of Grand Ledge. Prizes awarded at Hallo­ ween party Foillowing are the boys and girls who won prizes at the Nashville High School’s 1950 homecoming parade would commence here the ing g of Nov. 10 and end at the new Fuller Street athletic field. The first game under lights on the new field occurred two months earlier, when the Tigers whip ped Woodland, 33-6. Before that time, all home games and most "away" games were played in the afternoon. Halloween party sponsored by the Youth Council and the churches for the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade group: Funniest costume, Jack Ke­ nyon first, Ervin Gaskill se­ cond; most original costume, Larry Thompson first, Randy Hecker second; prettiest costume, Margaret Vining first, Loraine Vining second. The champion bubble blower was Bobby Harris; the prize 50 cents. Other awards were $1 for first, 50 cents for second. Tigers take Dimondale, 26-7, face Bellevue in final game The Nashville Tigers travel­ ed to Dimondale Friday after­ noon and won their fifth game of the season by downing a big Dimondale team, 26-7. Dimondale scored early in the first period after a sustain­ ed drive down the field, going over on a crossbuck from 10 yards out. From there on it was all Nashville. The Tigers came right back to score on an 80-yard run by Downing. Then, in the second quarter, they rung up two more touchdowns, the first on a 20-yard run by Downing and the second on a 25-yard pass from Mead to Guy. Downing plunged for the extra point, putting the Tigers out in front 19-7 at halftime. Early in the third period, Downing again broke loose and ran 80 yards to score. The Tiger defense held the bigger Dimondale team deep in their own territory throughout most of the game. The Nashville reserve team, scheduled to play Lake Odessa reserves here Monday afternoon, won by forfeit when Lake O failed to show up. Through a misunderstan­ ding the Lake Odessa coach thought the contest was to be a night event. Homecoming game Friday night A Homecoming will be held Friday, Nov. 10, when Bellevue High plays Nashville on the local football field at 8 o’clock. A parade, led by the band, will start at the schoolhouse. Several of the classes are making floats for the occa­ sion. The student council are making homecoming badges to be sold at the game. Tickets for the game may be purchased in advance at McKercher’s Drug store. A dance will be held in the school gym after the game. A ride down Main Street in a wheelbarrow was the payoff of a 1900 presidential election bet between two Nashville men, recalled News Editor Donald Hinderliter. A gubernatorial election 50 years later was too close to call in time for publication of his weekly, leading to a mis-leading headline. Talk of the town Harry Johnson has left the employ of Fumiss & Douse Drug store and is working at Christensen’s Furniture. In a way it’s like coming back home, as he was long an employee in the store when it was owned by Ralph Hess. Harry’s place at the drug store has been taken by Cecil Bar­ rett, who had been working in a Hastings store. -The Rev. Charles Oughton, former pastor of the Nashville and Barryville Methodist churches, is in Leila Hospital, Battle Creek, for treatment and observation. — Fire Saturday afternoon almost destroyed one wing of the Irving Troxel home in Kalamo Township. The blaze was discovered shortly after noon and apparently had started either around the chimney above the kitchen or else on the roof. The Vermontville Fire Department was called and made a quick run to the farm, which is three miles east and a quarter mile north from the Three Bridge south of Nashville. The Vermontville pumper was not working properly, so the Nashville department was called and firemen of both departments quickly had the flames under control. The loss was only partially covered by insurance. Backstreet barometer (by Editor Donald Hinderliter) — The people of Nashville join with Vermontville residents in mourning the passing of Bernard E. Allen. During the four years he was a member of the NashvilleKellogg teaching staff, he became as much a part of this community as of Vermontville, where he made his home. At school his students referred to him as “Boney” Allen, but the nickname was not in any way disrespectful. A boy who now is two years out of high school told us Saturday he considered Bernard Allen the finest teacher he had ever had. Bernard has been paid many fine tributes by his former Future Fanners boys, by other students, and by members of the faculty. But probably none could be more impressive than the words ad­ ded by this former student, who had just heard of Ber­ nard’s death. With tears in his eyes, he repeated, “Yes, sir, he was the finest teacher I ever had” and then he added, That s not all; he was a swell guy” He was. — Whether or not it indicates anything in particular, it s a fact that there aren’t as many election bets made as there used to be. We haven’t heard of a single instance of wheelbarrow pushing as the payoff on any bets on Tuesday’s contests. Fifty years ago it was an aftermath of every election. The Nashville News of Nov. 16, 1900, reported: “An election bet was made between L. M. Burgess and Joel Kocher to the effect that if Mr. (William) McKinley was elected Mr. Kocher would wheel Mr. Burgess from Howell’s blacksmith shop (on Main at Reed) to the railroad and back on a wheelbarrow, and if (William Jennings) Bryan won, Mr. Burgess should do the same honors for Mr. Kocher. Saturday morning the bet was paid, and it caused a lot of merriment for all except Joe, who had anything but pleasure written on his face, especially when he had to stop and hurrah for McKinley.” — It is a pleasure to report there was no rioting at the polls here Tuesday - no blood­ shed, no violence and practically no harsh words spoken. — So the election is over; the pheasant and squirrel hunting season is ended; football is practically washed up; there s nothing to live for now except Thanksgiving and Christmas, unless you’re lucky enough to be going deer hunting. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 5 Barry County Extension Local businesswoman rides horse across state *>W» 8>W?» IS 8? IS '<iS ’•*» **<<s; "®i u 2*4^ 4s!fw ’Sjss ,X. ** b > l»lft fcl#>l fcl"’#>l tex, 2* *<■■*£ * * *ini'fcik knit »> »>' "‘5 cZJ JHw Jf* l’,**,r < ®,te ftHjjt ”* 'Ittinte ®«? te'.ihi ikfr !»«iltiW i. i it g (Willi 3i i Wusih nitt ttMifcN owx ijlitaiMii iktt ttddldii sail nanaift jg^tjiul iHp BsbUU .'te* iClEil’ urik HI eaanis’‘ Uuwfel tett««’"t®«^ . gfli -ini*1’ Vffl Vffl* hn 55^*1 hn^1**! 1*1! t.^1’ »*’ S > »*rfLW by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Stephanie Thome, who with her husband, Mike, owns and operates Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods, in September accomplished something she has wanted to do for many years. She rode horseback across Michigan. The 227-mile ride from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron took 10 days to complete and was sponsored by the Michigan Trail Riders Association. The route from Empire in Leelanau County to Oscoda in Iosco County was primarily along a trail developed by the Association on state-owned lands. The average daily ride was 25 miles. The death of a favorite horse in January prompted Thome’s decision to take the ride this year. She said it was something she had always planned to do “sometime in the future” with her horse, Sunny. When the 20-year-old animal died last winter, Thome was devastated. She decided that making the ride on Sunny’s 6-year-old son, Levi, would help heal the hurt and give her a good op­ portunity to bond with the younger animal. Levi is third generation at the Thome home on Nashville Carleton, Highway. Besides raising his mother, Stephanie also raised his grandmother, who is still living. She also has three other horses. The young animal did well on the strenuous trail ride, getting his second wind after the first 100 miles. “Not all horses are cut out for this,” noted Thome. “It was a hard ride. We rode every day, there were no rest days.” She said Levi was especial­ ly frisky on the last day of the ride, which was the longest. The riders camped each night on state grounds, mostly in recreational vehicles of various sorts. Each morning they packed a lunch, saddled their horses and left the animals tied in camp while rigs were driven ahead to the next campground. A bus pro­ vided by the association then hauled die riders back to their horses to begin the day’s journey. Each rider rode at his or her own pace. “You were on your own,” noted Thome. “It was a real challenge. You’d best have a good horse.” Levi proved to be exactiy that. Thome began early this year to condition him for the September ride. By June he was ready for a four-day Trail Riders trek, which he handled successfully. continued from page 3 ---------- museum, the property will Teddy Roosevelt. provide a place for communiSchool children of the first ty meetings, grounds for farm part of this century were festivals and re-enactments of familiar with Carleton’s work things past, and a site of field and could recite many of his trips for school children to pieces. Even today one can learn about early farm life, find senior citizens who remember lines from this one: etc. While in the area, this "Over the hill to the poor­ writer also visited the site of house I’m trudgin’ my weary the Carleton homestead at way Hudson and enjoyed seeing I, a woman of seventy, and other historical points of in­ only a trifle gray terest in the town, which was I, who am smart and chipper, established in 1833. The for all the years I’ve told, Carleton name ■ is com­ As many another woman memorated in various ways in that’s only halfas old. Over the hill to thepoor-house the community. Carleton died in 1912. -1 can't quite make it clear! Throughout his adult life, col­ Over the hill to thepoor-house lections of his works appeared - it seems so horrid queer! in print. The first book was Many a step I’ve taken a entitled “Poems.” Later, toilin ’ to andfro, came “Farm Ballads,’’ But this is a sort ofjourney I “Farm Legends,” “Farm never thought to go. Festivals’’ and others. What is the use ofheapin ’ on “Ballads” eventually sold me a pauper’s shame? some 150,000 copies. Am I lazy or crazy? am 1 blind The poet was popular on the or lame ? lecture circuit and in his hey­ True, 1 am not so supple, nor day commanded $100 per yet so awful stout; But Charity ain’t nofavor, if appearance. Since 1919, Michigan law one can live without... ” has mandated Will Carleton’s The moral of the piece is birthday, Oct. 21, as a day for that even though her children school children to learn more “have shirked and slighted about the poet. The state me, an’ shifted me about,” school code puts him on equal she prays they will never suf­ footing with Lincoln, fer half as much as she. Washington, Columbus and Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — Diana Kuempel 852-9481 OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. I Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Nov. 7 - 4-H Livestock Development Committee Meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 9-11 - 4-H Goat Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Nov. 12 - “Holidays With The Family” - a holiday food pro­ gram, 1-3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Hastings. Pre-registration required — cost $3.50. Nov. 13 - 4-H Expansion and Review meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. Nov.14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 15 - 4-H Nonlivestock Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. Nov. 16-17 - 4-H Adminstration Leader Training, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Nov. 16-18 - 4-H Careers Unlimited Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Nov. 17-18 - 4-H Clubs and Project Mentor Training, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving. Not. 23 - Rate of Gain Contest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. Nov. 26 - 4-H Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Nov. 28 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Nov. 29 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds, Hastings. AGENDA ITEMS Stephanie Thorne and her horse , Levi, met the tough challenge of a recent ten-day ride across Michigan. In the September event, 110 riders started the route, but many dropped out along the way. Thome and Levi finish­ ed the course despite very hot days and very cold nights. Thorne said the trail through the woods was built by the association in the early 1960s and is well marked ‘ ‘but you must pay attention. ’ ’ Often in the evening, riders would get together in camp for a music session. Many brought along guitars and other instruments. At one point there were about 300 people in camp, said Thome, but not all of them were riders. Some were spouses or friends who helped by driving trailers ahead to the next location. Thome was alone, so she was one of those who drove her rig ahead each day then rode the bus back to pick up Bismark group to host special Neighborhood Watch program Sgt. Rick Wahl ofthe Eaton County Sheriffs office will explain the “Neighborhood Watch” program at the next Bismark Community meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Bismark Schoolhouse, Bistnark and Round Lake Roads, Vermontville. The Neighborhood Watch program consists of four com­ ponents: “Eyes and Ears, ” “Home Security,” “Opera­ tion ID” and “How to Give Your* Home the Lived-In Look.” The combined use of these four elements by members of a community can significantly increase the safety of the en­ tire neighborhood, a special concern for those in rural areas. A potluck dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by short business meeting and Sgt. Wahl’s presentation. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and table service. Beverages will be permitted. Children are welcome. her horse for the day’s ride. Those who successfully completed the entire acrossstate ride were awarded cer­ tificates and trophies by the Michigan Trail Riders Association. Thome pointed out that not all the riders were from Michigan; many other states were represented in the contingent. She said she enjoyed the ex­ perience so much that she is now making plans to enter Levi in future trail ride events. Maple Valley Schools REGULAR BOARD of EDUCATION MEETING Administration Bldg., November 12, 1990 • 7:30 p.m. 1. Acceptance of sealed bids on two school bus chassis and bus bodies. 2. Acceptance of bids on two bus radios. 3. Approval of a leave of absence for Fuller Street Kindergarten teacher Tammi King. 4. Principal Nancy Potter recommends that Holly Rivest be employed as first grade teacher at Fuller Street Elementary. 5. Committee Reports 6. Review of Board of Education policies. J. Students. 7. Assistant Principal-Athletic Director Bill Rivest recommends Melanie Winegar as the Junior High Cheerleading coach. 8. Other Business. 9. Adjournment. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH Mhin STREET I 11 UERMOHTMIllE. 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Swan ■ (Lansing) 323-9536 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 6 Maple Valley Junior, Senior High 'honor roll announced 7th Grade Samantha Ashley, *Ethan Berry, keisha Brauer, Regina Coblentz, Delisa Cortright, Ray Decker, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Kerri Gibson, Andy Gordon, *Derek Graham. *Corin Guernsey, Scott Heyboer, *Jody Hickey, Tracy Hickey, Zach Histed, Jay Hokanson, Crystal Hubka, Pete Kellepourey, Nichole Kirwin, Nicole Kraai. Lindsey Krolik, Sarah School Lunch Menus Friday, Nov. 9 Fishwich/bun, cheese stix, peas, peach cobbler. Monday, Nov. 12 Chicken pattie/bun, green beans, juice. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Lasagna/cheese, peas, pear, butter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Maplewood School Wednesday, Nov. 7 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes w/butter, peas, bread and butter sandwich, cherries. Thursday, Nov. 8 Hot ham and cheese sand­ wich, baked beans, fruit jello, chips. Friday, Nov. 9 Cheese pizza, green beans, meat sandwich, peaches. Monday, Nov. 12 Ravolli, peanut butter sand­ Fuller St. School wich, green beans, cookies, Lunch Menu apricots. Tuesday, Nov. 13 Wednesday, Nov. 7 Hamburger, baked beans, Hotdogs/bun, sweet fruit jello, chips. potatoes, fruit jello. NOTE: Milk is served with Thursday, Nov. 8 Pizza, green beans, each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. pineapple. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Nov, 7 ♦Salad, *Taco’s/shell, let­ tuce and cheese, com, fruit juice, bread. Thursday, Nov. 8 ♦Salad, *Hot Dogs, ♦Ham­ burger gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, pears, salad bar, bread or roll. Friday, Nov. 9 ♦Salad, *Pizza, com, ap­ ple, bread sticks. Monday, Nov. 12 ♦Salad, *Fishwich/bun, ♦Chili, pickles, applesauce, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, Nov. 13 ♦Salad, * B re ad sticks/cheese, spaghetti sauce, green beans, pears, salad bar, bread sticks. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Mater, Teri McDiarmid, Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin, *Kelly Mengyan, Richard Monroe, Chad Mullens, Sara Parish, Kristi Priddy, Justine Quick, Nicole Reid. Patrick Robbins, Jackie Sealy, Heather Shipman, Leah Sleeper, Bradley Smock, Jacob Snow, Derek Spicker, Amanda Starnes, Andy Swartz, Brigette Vallance, Becky Vedder, Chad Wakley. 8th Grade Donita Aseltine, Clint Bab­ bitt, Richard Baker, Nicole Beardslee, Dena Bignail, Rhonda Brown, Lanette Brumm, *Allison Burpee, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey. ♦Nate Dipert, Angela Gard­ ner, Mindy Gam, Robin Hale, Dana Hasselback, Jeff Hay, Shane Howard, Andea Hubka, Billie Jean Jarman, Sarah Leep, Matthew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, April McDiarmid, Dalania McGhan, ♦Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Gracie Pena. Jeff Pennington, Hetaher Phillip, Gabe Priddy, Jennifer Ripley, Karen Skedgell, Jim Skelton, Margo Stadel, ♦Joelle Stine, *Holly Taylor, Rachel Thompson, Jason Vanderv1ucht, Tony Vandervlucht, Brandy Wawiemia. 9th Grade Christina Bigelow, ♦Stephanie Bouwens, Joshua Bowers, Jeff Burpee, Virginia Coblentz, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, Lora Emery, Shannon Fawley, Rich Furlong, Jaime Gibson. 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Screened in porch. Don't miss it! Call today! (N-354) VILLE - STATE ST. - CONGRATULATIONS! “SANDY” “COUNTRY” 3 UNIT RENTAL NOW $52,5001! - Price recently reduced. All three units recently remodeled & cur­ rently rented. (2) 1 bedroom units & (1) 2 bedroom unit. Stoves & refrigerators included. Call Sandy. (N-306) NASHVILLE LISTING ON 2.3 6 room, 2 story, 3 bedroom home "in the coun­ try", sets high, with mature trees. Near Maple Valley High School. Call for an appoint­ ment to see! I (CH-358) ACRES - Near MV High School. Good building site w/possible pond site. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-364) NEW LISTING: 20 WOODED ACRES - Located south of Nashville. 2 story, remodeled, 3 bedroom home. 40x60 hip roof barn with 5 box stalls on lower level, 13x13 tack room, 20 acres of rolling hills with woods & pond sites. Listed at K $74,900! (F-319) Nice woods, spring pond, 3 bedroom home, pole barn, beautiful setting. Call Sandy. (CH-362) VACANT LAND APPROX. 14 ACRES - 40 ACRE FARM IDEAL FOR HORSES “COUNTRY HOME” ON 20 ACRES - south of Nashville, 12 miles north of Battle Creek. Nice place for a home!! (VL-366) Rolling, some trees, good building sites, "country view." Located between Nashville & Hastings. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-365) APPROX. 40 ACRES - 10 ACRE PARCEL VERMONT­ VILLE HWY^O*•lad location. Perk testea. NEAR VERMONTVILLE: lots at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 1.5 ACRE BUILDING 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS - blacktop road near town. Land contract terms. (VL-359) Harmon, Stacy Harvey, Tim Hass, *Stacey Hawblitz, Tara Hoover, Spring Javor, Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Justin Lake, Brian Lewis, Kelly Mahan. Jennifer McArthur, Melissa Melvin, *Lisa Metzger, ♦Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, Alice Moore, Angela Morris, Ben Mudry, *Rudy Othmer, Dwight Peebles, Cindy Pot­ ter, Daniel Rasey, Matthew Reid. ♦William Rooks, Paula Sadler, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Sessions, Wendy Shutes, Joshua Sleeper, Linette Snyder, Brian Steward, *Brent Stine, Jeremy Swift, Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Stephanie Wakley, Debra White, Kelly Wilkins, Lisa Wood. 10th Grade Aymie Alderink, Ben Ashley, Dean Beardslee, Kyle Booher, Matthew Bowen, Tanya Bowen, *Joel Butler, Bryan Carpenter, Lori Carpenter, Barbara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Becky Corkwell. ♦Kale Dipert, *Dan Finkler, Julie Fisher, Angela Garber, Gregory Garn, Michelle Gidner, Natallie Haeck, Tony Hansen, Saman­ tha Hughes, Seth Kangas, Linda Laymance, Kissandra Mathews. Slocum, *Darrel Stine, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, ♦Leigh Leigh Stine, Jerome Jennifer Phenix, Marcie Reid, Walliczek, Kirk Warner, Renee Rosin, Mickey Shawn Weicht. Rowland, Bradley Sansom, 12th Grade Darcy Schantz, Angie Scott, Tammy Ashley, Angel Mindy Shoup, Susan Simp­ Beardslee, Tony Bouwens, son, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Derek Brown, *Emily Butler, Smith, Jesse Snow, Kim Scott Casteele, Kevin Thompson, Angela Tobias, Cheeseman, Dana Cole, John Mike Trowbridge, Lena Crane. Vantyle. ♦Jody DeGroot, Angela 11th Grade Felder, Sheryl Finkler, An­ Paul Adrianson, Steven drea Gardner, Mindy Gam, Ainsworth, Cabe-Allen, Scott Anna Goodrich, Michelle Armour, Michelle Baker, Gordon, Brent Haag. Janet Boidey, Jason Byington, Janel Hansen, Dawn Hicks, Jason Carpenter, Rachelle Jason Heofler, *Debra Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, Joostberns, Jeff Laverty, Sara DeGroot, Terry ♦Helena Lehman, James Dempsey. Lewis, Nathan Lindsey, Lisa Connie Dickinson, *Renee Long, Dan Lundquist, Kirk Dingman, Dennis Downing, MacKenzie, Angie Madison, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Michael Martin, Michelle ♦Tim Ferrier, Matt Gates, McClure, Darla McGhan. Tricia Gibson, Melissa Shannon McLaughlin, Tina Gillean, *Donna Green, Kan­ Moccardine, Jody Olmstead, dy Hart. Dawn Othmer, Brian Pion, Brice Hasselback, Kelly Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Hickey, Tracy Hughes, ♦Kristin Reid, Bill Reynolds, Rebecca Jansen, Tracy Andy Robotham, Weston Kangas, Jeff Knoll, *Vicky Rooks, *Ryan Rosin, Jennifer Koch, *Dianna Mahoney, Rounds, Polly Sayles, Levi Corey Mettler, Cindy Morris, Schantz, Angela Shook, Sarah Chris Mudry, *Chris Musser, Simpson, Tara Smith. Matt Nehmer, Travis Norton, Tina Snedegar, *Jennifer Janet Pool, Jerry Reese, Min­ Swartz, Gary Thatcher, Bren­ dy Reid. da True, Kim Tutt, Nikki ♦Dawn Root, *Amy Wood, *Tina Yost. Roscoe, Tim Schilz, Vikki Latest contributions offered to Putnam Public Library memorial The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory ofGeorge Frith by Ray and Susan Hin­ ckley, Bill and Bonnie Maker, and Leon and Helen Ackett. In memory of George Kellogg by Ceylon and Nadine Garlinger, and Leon and Helen Ackett. Other gifts have been given in memory of Iva Hynes by Carl and Louise Bahs, and Ceylon and Nadine Garlinger; in memory of Margaret Wagner by Carl and Louise Bahs, and Nashville class of 1953; and in memory of George Graham by Leon and Helen Ackett. A donation was received from Jones Country Store and customers in memory of Mildred Downes. Jim and Elaine Powers have given in memory of Floyd White, George Kellogg, William Ransom, George Frith and Jack Varney. Gifts in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Myers have been given by Leon and Helen Ackett and by Eldon and Wilma Day. We have also received a donation from Evelyn Mason to the refurbishing ftind. Bingo proceeds have been given from Nashville Thor­ napple Valley V.F.W. Aux­ iliary 8260. The Friends of the Library have once again made a donation towards the purchase of the Readers Guide. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and of those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll and all names ofdonors will be listed in the book of contributors. •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■a ’Maple Valley Athletic Boosters* l BINGO i J { THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.M.* t Doors Open 5:30 - Early Birds 6:15 । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 7 Nashville has new chiropractor few) few sS*,* '*\*S\ ; s'S s; •SSfiS ss A? s?s» a«s& 5^5 ^5 SSb ^b U<^S S uSq ,■, ■ M Lw w * s>' SC ,'SS. S*WL >5^ Sw1 ^Ifc J* iit JUSSIS '*>> » » ** iul blRftAMi ikWttfe | likta ■ Ml» IMMIM «* Dr. Michael Callton has taken over the practice of Dr. Scott Robinson at Nashville Family Chiropractic Center, 127 S. Main St. The transition took place Oct. 23. Robinson is moving to Maine. Dr. Callton, who comes to Nashville from Chicago, in­ tends to operate a full-time practice here. Robinson main­ tained hours only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings. While Robinson had what Dr. Callton calls a straight chiropractic practice, he will offer a wide scope practice that includes physical therapy. This can involve hot and cold packs, traction or other treatments said to be effective in problems with ligaments or muscles. Callton did his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1981. After that he served in the U. S. Army for three years as a petroleum analyst with the 9th Infantry. He graduated in 1989 from the National Col­ lege of Chiropractic in Chicago. He is anative of Detroit. His father is an osteopathic doctor at Pontiac and is an in­ structor in family medicine at Michigan State University. Dr. Michael Callton was a Halloween open house held Independent Bank in Vermontville was host for a Halloween open house Wednesay in honor of its Horizon Club, comprised of special depositors over age 50. Seen enjoying cider and doughnuts are (from left) Bill Stanton, Shirley Lewis, Lawrence Frith and Charles Emhoff. The bank was decorated for the occasion with pumpkins posters made by second graders in Mrs. Baker's class at Maplewood Elementary. Dr. Michael Callton is Nashville's new full-time chiropractor. He has found the community "very friendly." recipient of a National In-­ and universities. His research stitute of Health scholarship project in thermography has and was was included included in in the the 1989 1989 been published in a chiropracand “Who’s Who”listing of tic trade journal. Callton says he is “ex­ students in American colleges tremely happy” to be in Nashville. “Everyone has been very friendly and easy to get to know,” he commented.” Linda Tilley is serving as receptionist. dish to pass. Table service and Dr. Callton is single and drinks are furnished. will be residing in Nashville. Following the potluck there will be a special musical pro­ gram presented by the “Hap­ py Tones.” Everyone is in­ vited to attend. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-927$. 'Over 50’ group to meet at school library Nov. 13 The Maple Valley “Over 50” group will meet in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School library Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 12:30 p.m. Note the change of day — from the third Tuesday to the second Tuesday of the month. There will be a potluck. Each one is asked to bring a Horse developement committee to meet The next Horse Develop­ ment Committee meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall. 4-H horse project leaders, members and parents are in­ vited to attend. Several topics will be discussed, and the election for president and treasurer will be held. Doug Buck will present a program on first aid kits and what should be in them. SEWINGSEMINA ft tt. r*3'^ U. BK' .SUU /•follirf jjjjWlP • A** A***J Nail and Tanning* Needs 1-517-852-0940 Vicks presents ... The best Pants & Skirt Fitting Program Ever!! The easiest Designing Method Ever Seen!! USING S.P.F., The Newest Way to perfect fitting. V Benadryl <------- plus BRING PAD AND PENCIL Admission s650 per person Includes a FREE Pants Pattern with fitting instructions 2 HOUR SEMINAR First time ever in the Hastings area. Seminar Held at... 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A gift has also been receiv­ Foundation have come from: Harold and Molly Hansen, ed from the Maple Valley Terri and Dave Berry, Russell Class of 1970. Maple Valley Memorial and Irene Furlong, Ron and Carol Tobias, Nelson and Scholarship Foundation’s Geneva Brumm, Mr. and Board of Directors met Oct. Mrs. John Moore, Tom and 28. All five 1990 scholarship Ann Taylor, Kenneth and rcipients have started their Dorothy Jones, Clarence and respective college programs, Paula Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Carl and the total $4,000 ($800 Bahs, Wallace and Elinore each) has been disbursed. Total MVMSF Fund Graham, James and Norma Spencer, Max and Ethelyn balance without interest stands Kelley and Sears Roebuck of at $43,927.05. Even though Battle Creek. interest rates are lower, the Vermontville Class of 1960 board of directors hopes again Ideas ofDesigner Sweatshirts to award $4,000 total in scholarships in 1991. Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a legally incorporated charitable non-profit founda­ tion, and donations are tax deductable. All interest earn­ ed on donated monies is awarded each year to Maple Valley Graduates to pursue post-high school education or training in any accredited school. For more information con­ tact: Junia Jarvie, Box 715, Nashville, or Dorothy Carpenter, 7068 Vermontville Highway, Vermontville. Maple Valley Mothers group to meet Nov.15 CHAMPIONSHIP SWEATSHIRTS & CAPS SPORT STUFF 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517*852*1757 Maple Valley Mothers of Preschoolers will meet again Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Vermontville Village offices. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with refreshments and a time to visit. Hildred Peabody and Kathy Hansbarger will do the pro­ gram on Christmas crafts. A number of crafts will be made, crafts that mothers will be able to make with their children. Child care is available at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville. The meeting is open to all Maple Valley residents who have preschoolers or children in early elementary. HOMETOWN) LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville _3 3 ® OK CREDIT • • • • • • • Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber Andersen Windows Paneling Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints • • • • • • • Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Tools Electrical Plumbing Hardware 852-0882 SEE US FOR — DELIVERY • PLANNING ESTIMATES • SAVINGS Obituaries Thelma Jane Stewart Fred E. Acket NASHVILLE Fred E. Ackett, 89 of 623 Reed Street, Nashville, passed away Thursday, November 1, 1990 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mr. Ackett was born on July 18, 1901 in Nashville, the son of Charles and Freidarica (Orns) Ackett. He was raised in Nashville and attended schools there. He was married to Maude Schafer on December 19, 1922. She preceded him in death November of 1973. He then married Marguerite Satterly in 1975. He was employed at Lentz Table Factory for 23 years and the E.W. Bliss Company for 23 years. Mr. Ackett was a member of the Nashville United Method­ ist Church, a 43 year Veteran of the Nashville Fire Department and served 50 years in scouting, 26 years as Scoutmaster. He was an avid rock collector and loved nature. Mr. Ackett is survived by his wife, Marguerite; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Leon and Helen of Nashville, Harold and Pat ofRenton, Washington and son David of Nashville; daughter, Freida Barnes of Costa Mesa, California and Donna Hause and husband Fred E. Ackett Stan ofHastings; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Fire Department or Putnam Library. DellaBelle Murphy HASTINGS DellaBelle Murphy, 69 of2831 Agaming, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, November 1, 1990 at St Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Murphy was born October 13, 1921 in Vermont­ ville, the daughter of Roy and Bessie (Baker) Janousek. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Vermontvil­ le Schools, graduating in 1939 from Vermontville High School. She was married to Charles F. Murphy February 28, 1942. They came to Hastings in 1966 from Vermontville and had previously lived in Boston and San Francisco. Mrs. Murphy is survived by her husband, Charles; son, Gary Murphy ofVermontville; daughter, Suzanne Jo Newton of Woodstock, Illinois; one grandchild; two brothers, Flynn Janousek of Baldwin and Hubert Janousek of Arizona. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Janousek. Funeral services were held Monday, November 5 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Memorial contributions COPE group to meet Nov. 8 Cope, a support group for bereaved families, will meet Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church. For more information call 517-852-0840, Maple Valley Chapel, Genther Funeral Home. SEIZED CARS Trucks, boats, 4-wheelers, motorhomes, by FBI, IRS, DEA. Available in your area now. Call ... (805) 682-7555 Ext. C-3087 may be made to the Mary Freebed Rehabilitation Center, Grand Rapids. NASHVILLE Thelma Jane Stewart, 87 of 10632 Lawrence Road, Nashville passed away Sunday, October 28, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Stewart was bom in Ingham County, the daughter of Solomon and Lena (Lamoreaux) Schnepp. She had been a resident of Chester since 1967 when she moved to her present address. She was a life long member ofthe V.F.W. #8260 Auxiliary and a long time member ofthe Kalamo O.E.S. #399. Mrs. Stewart is survived by three daughters, Betty (Bernard) Garvey of Nashvil­ le, Barbara (Raymond) Barlond of Vermontville, Judy (Bob) Bigford of Orlando, Florida; two sons, Harold (Bessie) Stewart of Nashville, William (Anita) Stewart of Grand Ledge; 15 grandchil­ dren; 34 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; three sisters, Grace (Russell) Higbie of Gladwin, Ruth (Carmi) Ray ofHolt and Clara Milnie of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. Stewart in 1965; two grand­ daughters; one great grandson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 31 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Reverend Loren Dingman officiating. Burial was at the Gresham Cemetery. Blanche Foltz SUNFIELD - Blanche Foltz, 84 of Sunfield passed away Sunday, November 4, 1990 in Hastings. Mrs. Foltz was born September 13,1906 in Garnett, Kansas. She was married to Milan Foltz in 1930. He preceded her in death 1955. Mrs. Foltz is survived by two children, Don (Bonnie) Foltz of Sunfield and Jan Estep of Sunfield; two brothers, Dale (Dorothy) Steward of Lake Odessa and Everet (Helen) Steward of Charlotte; one sister-in-law, Laura Steward of Lake Odessa; 17 grandchil­ dren; several great grandchil­ dren; very special friend, Lucy Rise of Sunfield. She was preceded in death by four sons, James, Stanley, Nathan and Theodore; one sister, Ethel Smith; six brothers, Paul, Claude, Albert, Arthur, Charles and John. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 7 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church with Reverend Chris Schroeder officiating. Burial will be at the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield United Methodist Church. The pallbearers will be the grandsons. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 6 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Minnie Pearl Bailey PORTLAND - Minnie Pearl Bailey, 87 of Portland passed away Sunday, October 28, 1990 in a Lansing Hospital. Mrs. Bailey attended the Portland Church of the Nazarene. She was a member of the Portland American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was married to Gorma Bailey on April 21, 1923 in Huntington, West Virginia. He preceded her in death in 1987. She was also preceded in death by one sister and three brothers, Hattie Moore of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill of Florida, Arnold ond Oather of Huntington, West Virginia. Mrs. Bailey is survived by a son, Clarence “Mickey” (Esther) Bailey; a daughter, Dorothy (Vem) Pifer, all of Portland; one grandson, Michael Bailey ofLlake Odes­ sa; two step great grandchildren, Lawanda and Chad Bail­ ey of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 31 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield with Reverend Thomas L. Voyles officiating. Burial was at the East Sebewa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belding Christian Nursing Home. TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOLS Alls ItUtRll MtRtHilOISt 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 9 Vermontville urges children to use sidewalks for safety by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Village of Vermont­ ville will send a letter to Maplewood school officials asking that students use sidewalks instead of streets, it was decided at last Thursday’s council meeting. The issue of safety surfaced when Trustee Rod Harmon said a Maple Street resident had requested the village in­ stall extra speed limit signs and "Caution: Childen at play" in that area. Village Clerk Sharon Stewart said that Richard Hummel, who lives on Maple Street, reported seeing several near-accidents when children were playing or walking in the street. She said Hummel has talked to the children about the danger and has brought the problem to the attention of school personnel. "He has gone to school to ask them to stress kids not walk in the street,” said Stewart. "There are all brand new sidewalks in that area.” Hannon said whether to in-, stall special traffic signs is "really a difficult question.” He said it could create a situa­ tion where every resident in Vermontville would want a "Kids at Play” sign installed in front of their home. "Where do we draw the line?” he asked. A consensus of the council agreed that such signs pro­ bably would have little effect on careless drivers. They felt a better approach was to try to educate the children and alert their parents to the potential dangers of walking and play­ ing in the streets. The council then instructed Stewart to write a letter to Maplewood officials, outlin­ ing the their concern. The council’s Street Committee will study the sign proposal. In other action, the council agreed to postpone until spr- Vermontville Historical Society to meet Thursday evening Members and friends of the Vermontville Historical Society will meet Thursday for a 7 p.m. potluck supper in the United Methodist Church. Following the supper, there will be a short business meeting, which will include the election of the 1991 officers. Guest speaker for the even­ ing will be attorney Harvey Hoffman. ing a proposed paving of E. Forest Street, also known as "Lagoon Road.” Lakeland Asphalt Corp, of Springfield, Mich., had submitted a bid of $10,492 for the project, which included a two-course applica­ tion of bituminous materials totaling approximately 17,200 square feet. The project could not be started for 30 days, reported Harmon. Upon advice of Department of Public Works head Tony Wawienia, the council decided to postpone the project until spring. Lakeland Asphalt will be ad­ vised ofthis by letter and will be asked to resubmit a bid at that time. Stewart said the council has allocated $9,000 of its current budget for the project. Also postponed until spring were bids on a gas furnace for Village Hall. The unit is ex­ pected to run approximately $3,000 and funds for this will be budgeted in the upcoming fiscal year. In other business Thursday, the council referred to its In­ surance Committee a problem Stewart recently encountered in filing a claim with the village’s insurance carrier. She said the company refused to pay for replacement of a window on a Third Street home broken by a stone thrown from a village mower. The operator of the mower was unaware of the incident, explained Stewart, but the homeowner had contacted a Village Council member, who okayed repairing the window and submitting the bill of $607 to the village. Stewart said the insurance company refused to honor the claim, even though it had paid a similar claim in the past, when a scraper threw a stone into a window of a horqe on Second Street. Harmon, a member of the council’s Insurance Commit­ tee, expressed displeasure that he had not been contacted about the problem at the time of the incident, and said he understood the position of the insurance company. “There was a lack of com­ munication,” noted Harmon. Stewart said that according to the village insurance policy, coverage of up to $3,000 per occurrence or $300 per pane is provided. She asked for permission to seek bids from other in­ surance companies for the village policy, but the council opted to refer the matter to the Insurance Committee for review. Another matter referred to committee by council Thurs- day was prompted by a recent sewer dig-up on Seminary Street. A resident there had experienced a persistent plug­ ging of the line, and after two visits, a plumber had decided the blockage must be on the village end. The resident contacted the village and was told that they would dig up their end, but if no problem was found, she would be liable for the cost. DPW workers found nothing wrong with the village line, reported Wawienia, and he believes the blockage is on the homeowner’s property. Now the council is wrestl­ ing with the problem of who should be responsible for the $107 cost incurred by the village, since precedent has been set when a homeowner was not held liable in a similar situation. On a motion by Harmon, the panel agreed to absorb the cost of the Seminary Street project and charged the coun­ cil’s Water and Sewer Com­ mittee with writing an or­ dinance to cover any such future situations. "There is nothing in the MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE • Served on Maple Grove Township Board since January • Chaired a Citizens’ Sub-Committee on Classroom Space for Maple Valley Schools • President Maple Valley Athletic Boosters and Co-Chairman for Booters Bingo resident had asked for an ad­ justment on her water bill for 2,000 gallons used for filling a new water bed. Council members questioned not only the need for such a conces­ sion, but also the amount of water used. "If it is 2,000 gallons, the bed must be as big as her basement,” said Trustee Mike Trumbull. Villanueva suggested that the Water and Sewer Commit­ tee should get together to establish guidelines of when allowances on water billing are permissible, such are for gardening, etc. Harmon moved that the council not allow credit for the filling of water beds, and received unanimous support from the council. $ave Money with Bonus Checking It’s more than a checking account ... it’s a complete, money saving package of the products and services you need most! $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Richard R. Spitzer present ordinance to resolve the problem,” said Stewart. Villanueva added: “The council said two years ago that we can’t do work on private property.” She added that she expects a committee report on the mat­ ter at next month’s meeting. In an unrelated issue involv­ ing municipal services, Stewart reported that a village $ $ $ Free Personalized Checks Free Money Orders No Annual Fee Credit Card “No Bounce” Overdraft Protection Extended Warranty Program 90 Day Casualty Protection Free Photocopies 50% Discount on Safe Deposit Boxes' No Minimum Balance Requirement Unlimited Check Writing Privileges Free Traveler’s Checks Please see us for complete details and current fee. Credit cards and “no bounce” protection are offered subject to credit approval. <Xifv » President Nashville Little League Football vote November 6th HASTINGS • MIDDLEVILLE • BELLEVUE • NASHVILLE • CALEDONIA Member FDIC Paid for by Spitzer for Trustee, 5507 S. Clark Rd. Nashville, Michigan 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 10 Leaking roof delays opera house dedication week delay in completing the project, but noted that work must be finished by the end of December to comply with terms of a state grant paying a large portion of the project. The renovation, which started earlier this year, is largely funded by a $25,000 Michigan Equity Grant from the State Department of Com­ merce. Vermontville’s required contribution was $5,000 cash and $5,000 in­ kind (labor by local volunteers.) The cash contribution was given equally by the Village ofVermontville and Vermont­ ville Township. Each govern­ ment unit provided $2,500. Community organizations and individuals also have The dedication of Vermont­ ville’s refurbished 1898 opera house, originally planned for this Sunday, has been postponed. Hildred Peabody, secretary of the Friends of the Opera House Committee, which has overseen the recent restora­ tion project, said a leak in the roof of the tower caused the delay. The problem has been taken care of, said Peabody, but repairs will have to be made inside to correct destruction that occurred during an Oc­ tober rain. “We feel bad about it,” said Peabody. “We have to replace some of the (new) dry wall.” She estimated at least a six- donated money for items not included in the grant. Renovation has included realigning walls, installing new drywall, stripping and refinishing original wood­ work, returning the balcony to its original design, and other improvements. Sanding and refinishing the original wood floor and in­ stallation of lighting fixtures remain to be done, said Peabody. After the recentlydamaged dry wall is replaced, the walls of the opera house must be painted. Once completed, besides preserving a historic land­ mark, the project will provide Vermontville with a muchneeded community center. It is expected that the building will be used for youth ac- Engagements CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! i Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing... THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538Sherman, Nashville ★ Stripping ★ Repair epair ★ ^finishing ★ 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 Julie Sullivan and Darren Fisher to wed Jon Sullivan and Sally and Rick Willie, all of Battle Creek, proudly announce the engagement gg of their daughter ug Julie L. Sullivan to Darren M. Fisher of Battle Creek. Dar­ ren is the son of Sylvia and Russell Hoeve of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fisher of Hawthorne, NV. Julie is a 1987 graduate of Pennfield High School and is currently attending Kellogg Community College.. She is also a hospital corpsman in the Naval Reserve. Darren is a 1989 graduate o MTA Truck of ruc Driving r vng School. He is employed by Atwood Automative and is currently a combat signaler for the Army National Guard of Charlotte. A January wedding is being planned. I)/HOUSEHOLD \/ Having sold our property, we will sell all of the following located % mile north of Nashville on M-66 on: Tuesday, Nov. 13 • 11 am Broyhill walnut 8 pc. dining room suite including large china cabinet 3 pc. sectional sofa 3 pc. settee with rush seats Brown Lazy Boy recliner Pr. of modern matching sweater chests Portable sewing machine Small display cabinet with miniature clowns Floor lamps including antique ones Chess board and backgammon game Fireplace accessories and log basket Two toy flat irons and trivets Portable fan on stand Hamper Artificial Christmas tree Tree lamp Set of lifting weights Humidifier walnut cabinet stereo Book ends Large plate glass mirror Shelving Cookware and dishes Telephone Nice modern 3 pc. bedroom suite Oak buffet with back mirror Card table and chairs 4 old postcard albums Pine dinette table and 4 chairs very old wooden storage chest 5 gal. glass jug and canning jars Kenmore microwave oven Large pressure canner small green chest Metal storage cabinet Set of world books Serving cart Humpback trunk Six drawer chest Lawn chairs Chaise lounge ironing board Patio tables Metal wardrobe 4 drawer file 2 way CB radio Old jewelry box 4 drawer file Duck Decoys Double dresser Large wardrobe Cooler chest Crockery jugs writing desk MISCELLANEOUS Two 10 ft. tables; cross cut saw; 40 elec, fence posts; milk cans; stock water tank­ antique bam beam drill; silage fork; 20 ft. treated pole; few 4x6x6 posts; rose cones* tomato cages; pr. like new 15 In. snow tires; lawn seeder; lawn mower- lawn roller-dog pen of chain link fence; other small Items.____________________________ ' TERMS: Cash. Lunch Wagon on Grounds. Not responsible for accidents day of sale or items after sold. carl & LOUISE 144 South Main Street, Vermontville, Ml 49096 tivities, programs, dances, meetings, receptions and art exhibits. The state grant mandates creation of a Vermontville Fine Arts Council that will be charged with bringing art and other exhibits to the opera house on a regular basis. The building was con­ structed in 1898 with funds solicited from the township and village, and over the years it has been the site of stage plays, political and social events, and religious services. It is one of four Vermont­ ville structures designated as Michigan Historic Sites by the Department of State’s History Division. Date of the dedication will be announced later. bahs. I AHI I Wil uk 6 KUNlOlIOSinl^ Phone No. 517*726-0181 or Fax No. 517-726-0060 Owners Auctioneers: WM. J. STANTON STEVEN E.. STANTON CHRIS STANTON “SELLING REAL ESTATE. MACHINERY, ESTATE A AUCTIONS OF ALL TYPES, ANYWHERE" Trees planted recently in Vermontville village John Whiting of Mapleview Nursery, Charlotte, an­ chors one of the five little leaf lindens planted last week in Vermontville's business district. The trees replace others that had died or were vandalized. In­ surance will cover about three-quarters of the approx­ imate $2,000 total cost. Small Animal Group to meet Peplinski - Knowles united in Traverse City ceremony Deborah L. (Barton) Peplinski and Jon B. Knowles of Traverse City were united in marriage Aug. 25 in Traverse City on the deck of their home. The bride, a former Nashville resident, is a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School and has lived in Traverse City since 1981. The bride groom is a lifelong resident of Traverse City, is a 1973 graduate of Traverse City High School and a 1978 graduate of Western Michigan University. The couple reside in Traverse City and both work at Meijer. Jon is a cashier and Deb is a florist in the gifts and floral departments. They have two children, Eric John Peplinski, age 5, from a previous marriage, who was ringbearer at the wedding, and Spencer David Knowles, who was bom April 19, 1990. The annual meeting of the Small Animal Association will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds,. All 4-H rabbit, goat, poultry and waterfowl project exhibitors, leaders and Vermontville parents are invited. New officers and specie representatives will be elected and activities for 1991 will be discussed ""and ‘'planned! Members are urged to bring officer or representative nominations or meeting ideas with them. News The Vermontville United Methodist Women will have their annual crafts and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vermontville Hardware. Repossessed VA and hud Homes Available from government from $1 without credit check. You repair. Also SAL bailout properties. Coll... (805) 682>7555 EXt. H-3620 .. lor repo list in your area. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. Lie. #1743 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 1V4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill 81 Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 5|< 9m45gs44 9S3a ni t1a8ry00 S86e6rv4i4c9e3 ,| 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 | Serving Hatting* * Barry County Communities Since 1850 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS - MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL * COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL _ Open *° Publ,c Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 80 Gallon Kart Service Available �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 11 Vermontville has five Girl Scout troops Five Girl Scout traps from Vermontville registered this year with the Michigan Capitol Girl Scout Council in Lansing for a total of 44 girls and 26 adults. Elizabeth Rathbum is the new service unit director for Vermontville and Sunfield. First grade Brownie Troop No. 110 has been active under the leadership of Sharon Rothenberg and Dawn Con­ klin. They have already at­ tended the MSU Science Af­ fair in October and two “TryIt Badge” workshops at the Turner-Dodge House in Lans­ ing. A ceremony was. held Oct. 29 for the investiture of new girls and the rededication of last year’s Daisy Scouts. November will find them at the Civic Arena in Lansing for the “Sesame Street Live” program. They will join all Vermontville and Sunfield Girl Scouts and their families for a “Movie Surprise” on Nov. 17 at the Sun Theater in Grand Ledge. Marcie Racine, Cindy Gilson and eight second grade Brownies form Troop No. 62. The girls have been working on the “Safety Try-It Badge” and have traveled to Sleepy Hollow State Park for a Song Fest. They also plan to attend the “Sesame Street Live” Business Services For Sale Automotive BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment CAR AND BOAT STORAGE available, at Nashville Storage. 1-616-795-3713. _________ ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. WANTED: snowplow for '/t ton Ford. 852-0966. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. Help Wanted COMMUNITY COORDINA­ TOR: Build international friendships! I.E.F. needs local representative to place and supervise foreign high school exchange students. Good community/school contacts a must Training and stipend provided. Please send resume to I.E.F., 2600 5 Mile Road, N.E., Grand Rapids, MI. 49505 or call Carol Johnson at (517)543-3904 or (800)825-8339. NEED STEADY and responsi­ ble person to make donuts early Sunday mornings, experience preferred but will train right person. More hours available. Call Monday through Friday, 8a.m.-5p.m. 726-1000. program and the “Movie Surprise.” Third grade Brownie Troop No. 53 has 11 girls this year and five registered adults, in­ cluding leaders Kaye Setchfield and Sheila Draper. The girls recently joined their sister troop from Lansing for a hike and hot dot roast at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge. Last week they enjoyed a hayride with Junior Troop No. 694 that ended with games and a hot dog roast. The girl are working on several “Try-It” badges and are preparing to make rag rugs. Plans are under way to send a Christmas package to local serviceman Michael Bernier, who is stationed aboard the USS Yellowstone in the Per­ sian Gulf. Bernier’s step­ daughter, Brandi, is a Brownie in Troop No. 153. A brand new fourth and fifth grade junior troop is finally forming, with new leaders Anita Lindsay and Penny Lorenz. Troop No. 694 will hold its first meeting Nov. 7, but the girls have already been on a hayride with the third grade Brownie troop. Thirteen sixth and seventh grade girls in Troop No. 636 have flown up from Junior to Cadette level this year along Barry County Commission on Aging menu, coming events Wednesday, Nov. 7 Beef tips with gravy, mash­ ed potatoes, green beans, bread, applesauce. Miscellaneous Thursday, Nov. 8 NEED BUS TRANSPORTA­ Sloppy Joes, California TION for your group? Call blend, com, bun, jello. Hartzler, Inc. 374-8169 or Friday, Nov. 9 1-800-654-8738. Chicken chop suey, broc­ coli, rice pineapple. Thank You Monday, Nov. 12 CARD OF THANKS Closed. To the people of Nashville Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Vermontville: Turkey stew, wax beans, In this quiet moment I want ot stewed veggies, biscuit, fruit. take the time to thank you for the Events warmth and acceptance during Wednesday, Nov. 7 my first week ofpractice in your Hastings, Slides by De Jong; beautiful community. Upon arriving here from Delton, blood pressure. Thursday, Nov. 8 Chicago I feared being treated like an outsider, but in only one Nashville, bingo; Hastings, week I made more friends here cards, MPRO Medicare and than I did after six years in You Seminar. Friday, Nov. 9 - Hastings, Chicago. This tiuely is a “friend­ ly community” and your kind­ cards; Nashville, popcorn, Back Forty Band. ness is heartfelt Thanks again for being to wonderful. Business Services Dr. Michael N. Callton YOU WANT QUALITY at THANK YOU We would like to thank our affordable prices when you buy loving family and friends for printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for making our 50th wedding everything from business cards anniversary a very wonderful and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or and happy time in our lives. Thanks to all responsible for stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, our delicious cake and dinner; Hastings. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm . We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS , DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available and all the cards, notes, letters and gifts. We will always treasure this special time in our lives. Joyce & Carroll Lamie (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE with their leaders Dawn Balcom and Cindy Krolik. Learning about the Cadette program has kept them all busy, but they made time to attend the MSU Science Af­ fair last month. Wendy Mater came to last week’s meeting to teach the girls candy making. A bridging ceremony is planned for early this month to complete the process of becoming Cadettes. Two Senior Girl Scouts have registered with the coun­ cil this year. They need several more girls to form a troop and continue the tradi­ tion of community service they have offered for many years. Any girl in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who would like to be a Senior Girl Scout may contact Kathy Othmer at 726-1264. Thank you to all who made a purchase from our recent November Product Sale. Calendars and nuts are still available by phoning Elizabeth Rathbun with an order. Her number is 726-0201. She would also welcome calls from anyone who would like to share a talent or activi­ ty with Girl Scouts or anyone who would like to contribute to scouting in any way. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. * GRAND OPENING * Tack,e Tacke Monday, Nov. 12 - Closed. Tuesday, Nov. 13 - All sites . puzzles, Nashville, singalong with Millie Carrigan; Hastings, cards. Don’t forget our trip to the festival oftrees. Serving Our Country Wallace B. Woodman Army Spec. Wallace B. Woodman has deployed to the Middle East with American military forces participating in Operation Desert Shield. Operation Desert Shield is the largest deployment of U.S. military forces since Vietnam. The operation is in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and threat to Saudi Arabia. “It is the presence of dedicated military people like Spec. Woodman that brings America’s principles to life and gives them strength and meaning,” President George Bush said. The soldier is a military police specialist at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Woodman is the son of Harold R. and T.M. Wood­ man of 2719 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville. He is a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School. John D. Stadel II Pvt. John D. Stadel II has completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, militry justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Stadel is the son og LuAnne L. Reaser of 6683 Messer Road, Freeport, and Dale J. Stadel of9403 Lake Highway, Vermontville. He is a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School. Miscellaneous GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Fassett Body Shop * — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontvillej Ml Drive a Deere AKKA See us about a demonstration drive in a John Deere 55 Series, 105- to 200-hp tractor. Because the best way to understand a tractor is to drive it and compare it. We’ll also fill you in on: • NO finance charges until March 1, 1991, or special low-rate financing, or cash discount • FREE 5-year Customer Protection Plan for your new tractor EXTRA savings on John Deere hay and tillage tools Note: For qualified buyers. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. , November 10th and lltti 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. We have built a new shop and expanded our business. We carry fishing tackle, live bait, muzzleloaders and supplies, fishing and hunting licenses, RV supplies and equipment. We also have craft items for sale. — PRIZE DRAWING — Register for Prize Drawing to be held Nov. 11th at 6 p.m. Need not be present to win. nvAMuzzie>° AM i>°#det #dtt . Round Lake Road Vermontville, Ml (517)726-0645 chuck and Til Tubbs 4 miles north of Vermont­ ville to Kelley Highway • East to Round Lake Road. 35 miles S.W. of Lansing, 32 miles N. of Battle Creek, 25 miles S. of Ionia. THORNAPPLE VALLEY \\(([ 11111 616-945*9526 1690 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings /*\ late Kbit �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 12 Grid team advances in finals, from front page Travis Hokanson has Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central running back Pete Shaheen right were he wants him. Defense keyed the Lions 14-0 victory Saturday. fourth-down incompletions. Mittelstaedt was asked if he should have kicked field goals instead. “I have a lot confidence in our defense,” he said. “Even if we didn’t make it, they still had to go the length of the field to score. Defense is our strength.” Maple Valley will visit Muskegon Oakridge this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Both teams enter the contest with records of 10-0. Oakridge defeated Byron Center Friday night 25-8. “They have great speed,” Mittelstaedt said of Oakridge. But the Lions have the “d.” Ron Merrill (21) looks for open ground while Matt Heinze (58) clears the way. Merrill led all rushers with 98 yards on 15 carries. Maple Valley Lion jayvee eagers now 9-9, entering final week The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team split a pair of games last week with Lakewood and Pennfield. On Tuesday night, the Lions traveled to Lakewood and got off to a rugged start, trailing early 12-5 at the end of one and 32-12 at the half. The Lions turned it up a’notch in the second half, outscoring Lakewood 33-23, only to end up a little short, 55-45., The Lions’ second-half burst was sparked by Lori Carpenter’s three three-point goals and 12 rebounds. Kelly Eastman added seven points and nine rebounds. On Friday night, the Lions traveled to Pennfield, and again got off to a very slow start. The score was tied at the end of one, 6-6, and the Lions led by one, 12-11 at the half. Poor shooting was to blame in the first half. But in the third quarter the Lions turned it up a notch, hit­ ting three, three-pointers in a row to jump out to a 28-17 lead at the end ofthree. Stacee Hawkins hit the first three, then Stephanie Bouwens and Lori Carpenter each hit one. The Lions then slowed down again, being outscored 16-10 in the fourth quarter, to hold on to a 38-33 victory. Lori Carpenter led the Lions with 18 points and 13 re­ bounds. Stacee Hawkins add­ ed seven. The JV record is now 9-9, with two home games left, Bellevue Wednesday and Olivet Friday. Lions girls' varsity basketball team splits pair of contests last week The Maple Valley girls’ basketball team lost to Lakewood 75-47 Tuesday night and recovered to defeat Pennfield Friday, 51-39. The Vikings of Lakewood jumped out to a 20-14 first quarter lead on 16 first quarter points by Deanna Richard. Lakewood outscored the Lions 23 to 9 in the second period to enter halftime ahead 43-23. The third and fourth quarter scoring had 32 points for Lakewood and 24 for Maple Valley. Tammy Ashley led the Lion Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 • Vermontville Little League Football Banquet, 7:00 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • J.V. & Varsity Girls Basketball, Home, Bellevue, 5:30 (Parent’s Night) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • J.V. & Varsity Girls Basketball, Home, Olivet, 5:30 scorers with 13 points and Ann Goodrich added eight. Friday night, Maple Valley traveled to Pennfield and came away with a 51-39 vic­ tory. The Lions finished the first quarter ahead 10-8, but a 26 point second quarter helped them enter the locker room with a 36-19 cushion. Pennfield outscored the Lions 20-15 in the second half, but could not overcome the lead built up during the first half. Janet Boldrey led all scorers with 17 points. Anna Goodrich had 11 and Tammy Ashley eight. Maple Valley will host Bellevue Tuesday night for parents’ night and Olivet on Friday. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 • Girls Basketball Districts Start Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE pl Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Lions 7th grade eagers finish on winning note The Maple Valley seventh grade girls played against Lansing Christian last Monday. The Lions had lost to them early in the season, but a much-improved group came through to beat Lansing Christian, 26-21. Leading scorers for Maple Valley were Tracy Hickey with eight points and Amanda Bryans with six. “The whole team did an ex­ cellent job to seal the vic­ tory,” said coach Wayne Kir­ win. “It was a greatjob by the whole team.” Saginaw Nouvel back Trent Thompson is swarmed under by Darrel Stine (76), Scot Casteele (88) and John Franks (25). The Panthers gained just 165 total yards CARE in Charlotte now recycling plastics The Charlotte Area Recycl­ ing Effort will be able to ac­ cept plastics, thanks to the special cooperation of a local Charlotte business. Spartan Reclamation Center in Charlotte has volunteered to handle, bale and transport the plastic collected at the C.A.R.E. Recycling Center. C.A.R.E. can now accept HDPE #2 plastics. This in­ cludes natural colored plastic, like milk jugs and colored HDPE #2, like many laundry detergent bottles. Look for the #2 on the bottom ofcontainers to see if it is the right plastic. Containers should be rinsed and caps taken off. Containers that held a hazardous material such as used oil will not be accepted. For more information on recycling your plastics, call the Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or the Ci­ ty of Charlotte at 543-2750. Ron Bell from the Spartan Reclamation Center in Charlotte, explains that they are the reclamation center for all of the Spartan stores in Michigan. They currently recycle the corrugated card­ board that comes out of all Spartan retail stores and warehouses. They are also starting to look at recycling the plastics that come from the stores, such as polystyrene and plastic grocery bags. Bell mentioned that they also wanted to help communi­ ty recycling efforts, so they volunteered to handle some plastics for C.A.R.E. Surplus food distribution set for Eaton County For information about eliSurplus commodity foods identification cards should go will be distributed in to the Action Center or gibility requirements, contact Vermontville Nov. 14. Senior Citizen Office in Capital Area Community The distribution, handled Charlotte. Services. by Capital Area Community Services, will take place at the Vermontville First Congregational Church, 110 S. Main St, from 9 to 11:30 some suggested items for sen­ VFW Post No. 8260 in a.m. ding to the Middle East: word Nashville is collecting items Eligible people and puzzle books, Kool-Aid, families who need new to be sent to men and women paperback books, games, serving their country in caids, non-chocolate candy Operation Desert Shield. bars, hard candy, juices, juice Collection boxes have been boxes, Cup-A-Soup, punch, placed in the post. The post writing paper, envelopes, will pay for the shipping ofthe pens, gum, toilet paper, Slim Maple Grove Birthday items to Saudi Arabia. The Jims, BeefJerky, small games post is also forming a bulletin Club to meet Nov. 13 such as Uno, Yatzee, Hi-Q board for the people serving and battery operated hand Maple Grove Birthday Club in Saudi Arabia. held games, local will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13, Those who know of so­ newspapers, cigarettes, at Maple Leaf Grange Hall. meone serving there are asked Potluck dinner will be at to send a picture and the ad­ cassette tape players w/blank and recorded tapes, comic 12:30. dress of the person to the post books and magazines, but Hah Gray will bring the bir­ and both will be displayed. none dealing with thday cake. The following items are pornography. Nashville VFW post collecting items for military personnel �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 6, 1990 Page 13 —Congratulations on the SMMA Title— Also for Winning over Saginaw and Nouvel and Good Luck Against Muskegon and Oak Ridge. Uy FOOTBALL These area merchants support the ... L year-round! Let’s SUPPORT THESE LX—JI—/ MERCHANTS Eaton Federal Savings Bank Kent Oil Co. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1830 M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Vermontville Hardware Bob’s Service Shop Mace Pharmacy Wheeler Marine Service 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 8524)845 South M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9500 The Carpenter’s Den 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 Hastings City Bank Hometown Lumber 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 848-8488 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1985 or 852-1986 Implement, Inc. Hecker Agency 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 White, Ford & New Holland Michigan Entertainment Center Diana’s Place 10030 Thomapple Lk. Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9481 State Farm Insurance — Ruth Hughes — 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 13316 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 Mirror’s Image by Elaine and Stuart 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 O’Dell’s Towing Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center Powers Service Furniture Stripping Carl’s Super Market, Inc 105 Washington St., Nasvhille Phone 517-852-9301 Sweet and How Good 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Homes 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-0840 999 Reed St., Nasvhille Phone 852-1991 Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods Maple Valley Real Estate Citizen’s Elevator Company 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 The Ole Cookstove 174 S. Main, Vermontville Hours: Monday-Thursday 7-3; Saturday 7-8 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 The Outpost 1515 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1000 Bakery ■ Pizza ■ Subs - Videos - Pop �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 6, 1990 — Page 14 Halloween sparks kids' imaginations Editor’s Note: The follow­ ing stories about Halloween were written by Mrs. Cindy Walker’s Chapter I Reading Groups at Fuller Elementary School: Halloween Stories In the dark, dark room, my brother thought he saw a ghost! It was a bat. I got a tennis racket and caught it. I put the bat outside and stuck a pitchfork in it. From Our Readers 'Mubles the Word' for school board Dear editor: I am writing this letter in part to apologize to a number of people living in the Maple Valley School District for not believing what they were tell­ ing me. Well, folks I attended a Maple Valley School Board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16, and experienced first hand the anger and frustration that those people were referring to. Near the end of that meeting, a few words were mumbled below the hearing level of anyone in the au­ dience, and the meeting was adjourned. No one was then allowed to ask any questions, or address any issue. In the past when someone told me this had happened, I would simply pooh-pooh it off. “No one would treat peo­ ple that way.” Ifthis were an isolated case. I would simply say that it was just an unfortunate cir­ cumstance. However, it ap­ pears to me that it can be nothing short of a deliberate ploy to prevent anyone in at­ tendance from asking ques­ tions. I would consider anyone who would deliberate­ ly set out to do this to be of questionable character and low moral fiber. So, friends, please accept my apologies for not listening. Where we go from here can only be guessed at this time. Maynard McClelland Nashville The next day I shot it with a BB gun! Nick Noggle 3rd Grade On Halloween night, I dressed up as a witch and started down the street, when suddenly a black cat went in front of me! I broke a mirror. I knew I’d have bad luck, so I ran home fast! Dawn Spears 3rd Grade One time I was home and I heard a noise. I like to make sounds, so I said Boo Boo! A ghost popped out! I said, “There are no such things as ghosts!,” and it was just my brother. We turned around and a real ghost was in our house! Joe Butcher 3rd Grade One day I went out of my house and I saw a bat flying in the sky. Suddenly, it turned into a Vampire! I yelled and I screamed and I ran away! Then I heard it come back again so I ran home and jumped in my bed! Doug Crutcher 3rd Grade I was at a costume party and I had a warewolf mask on. At the end of the party everyone took offtheir masks, but mine would not come off! I started walking home and I tried again but my mask would not come off. I started running home, I opened the creaking door, I started up the stairs. I saw the shadow of a furry monster with big horns. When I gbt upstairs there was nothing there. I saw a broken window and I heard a noise downstairs. I jumped through the window and cut my hand.. I tore my shirt and wrapped a cloth around my hand. I jumped down to the ground and kept running. I tripped over a stump. I tried to take off my warewolf mask again and it still would not come off! I looked up to ths sky and saw... there was a full moon! Ricky Stevens 4th Grade Environmental issues to be discussed at workshop Nov. 12 The public is invited to a special workshop Nov. 12 that will look at the environmental issues pertinent to Eaton County. The workshop will provide information on the quality of ground water, solid waste management and recycling needs. Those who have an in­ terest in any or all of these issues may plan to attend the meeting Monday evening, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Emergency Services Room in the Eaton County Jail in Charlotte. Use the front door of the jail for easy access to the room. Resource speakers will be John Texter, Barry/Eaton District Health Department; Allen Krizek, Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service and chair of the Designated Implementing Agency for the 641 Solid Waste Plan; and Angela Mor­ ris, Extension Resource Recovery Agent in charge of recycling education. The workshop is part of the special “Leadership Eaton” project. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so call the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat by Friday, Nov. 9. Vermontville woman to be in Marshall arts-crafts show Marilyn Wright of Ver­ montville will be among featured exhibitors at the Nov. 10 juried arts and crafts show, Santa’s Bag, in Marshall for the sixth consecutive year. An artist who works in oils, Wright’s tranquil scenes are much sought after by collec­ tors in the Midwest. Says Joanne Jackson, co­ chair of Santa’s Bag, “We are pleased to have Marilyn with us once again. Every year our visitors look forward to her paintings. The high quality of her work is one ofthe reasons our show is so popular in the area.” The Santa’s Bag Arts and Crafts show which will feature more than 80 ex­ hibitors, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marshall High School. Admission is free. For more information call 616/781-4919. Fuller Street parade features comic characters and more! The sky was the limit to im­ the procession. Teachers took part, too, agination used in costumes seen at Fuller Street school’s most of them dressed as giant Halloween parade last pumpkins. Mothers came in costume, and some brought Wednesday. Students at the Nashville along pre-schoolers to join in elementary staged a colorful the fun. A hit at the event was parade around the school a bride and groom, played by courtyard to show off their mothers Kathy Pierce and outfits. Bart Simpson took his Teresa Jones. The parade was well attend­ place alongside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ed by parents and grand­ Dorothy and others from the parents, many of whom Wizard of Oz, a variety of videotaped the event. witches, vampires, cowboys, After the parade the Indians, princesses, baseball children returned to their in­ players, ballerinas, and more. dividual classrooms for A few daring youngsters refreshements and other party even donned roller skates for activities. 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NOVEMBER10, 1990 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-11-13.pdf 5803bcc762cef3aaf081bfab14422db8 PDF Text Text urclhicLLL ihbri ri' ^y NuUr.I~ "49QS0t5rn8'eet 49058t F n» n»t, HASt'nSAS Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 16 — Tuesday, November 13, 1990 Nashville planning board opposes seniors housing site by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A proposed 24-unit housing project for senior citizens may not get out of the planning stage if the Nashville Village Council agrees with a recom- mendation of the Nashville Planning Commission. Village President Ray Hin­ ckley Thursday read a letter sent to the council by Warren Trivoli, secretary of the Plan­ ning Commission, following that board’s Tuesday meeting. Travoli stated that the board would not recommend rezon­ ing of the Reed Street site for the proposed apartment project. James Lakin of Portland Better law enforcement tops the Vermontville survey 'want list' by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Better law enforcement, removal of eyesores and encouragment of industry to locate in <he community were the top three requests in a re­ cent survey of Vermontville residents. The answers came in response to this question: “What are the three most im­ portant things which need to be done to make Vermontville a better community?” survey were complied by Improved law enforcement Gove Associates Inc. of was the number one choice. Kalamazoo. Vermontville More than half of the earlier was awarded a $7,200 respondents selected that first grant from Michigan’s in a list of 12 possible Department of Commerce to conduct the study , designed to responses. Removal of eyesores in the determine potential im­ community and attraction of provements to the village. industry were a close second Local share ofthe project cost and third, respectively. Im­ is $800. After needs of the village proved county and city roads was fourth. are determined, Vermontville Results of the August See Law, page 2 and his partner Paul Grannis of Cedar Springs, developers of several housing projects in the region, have proposed building a one-story structure containing 24 one-bedroom units for the elderly and han­ dicapped on a 3.5-acre site just east ofthe C-Sil Corpora­ tion, which is located directly across from Carl’s Market. The project would be fund­ ed through the USDA Farmers Home Administra­ tion, Lakin said in an earlier communication with the council. Hinckley said the site is presently zoned for industrial use and the Planning Commis­ sion did not recommend changing this designation. He added that while he personally disagreed with the decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals would have the final say in the matter and could be influenc­ ed by the recommendation of the Planning Commission. “Their concern is that if you wanted further industrial development, this would stop growth,” Village Clerk Rose Heaton told the council. The proposed site adjoins property presently in industrial use. “There is Only three and one-half acres left there,” commented Trustee Forrest Burd. “That’s not a very big industrial park.” Hinckley said that a recent state study has cited Nashville as a community in need of multiple-family housing units. He said Lakin had noted this in conversation with him, as had another developer who contacted village hall earlier this year. Federal financing is more readily available for housing projects in com­ munities ranking high on the state list, explained Hinckley. Ted Spoelstra, president pro tern, said he would like to know the reasoning behind the Planning Commission’s recommendation not to rezone. Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer said she had heard that the board was concerned about the caliber of potential tenants a federally-funded project would attract. Hinckley pointed out that Maple Valley Arms, built in Nashvville in the late 1970s, is an FmHA project and he lives there. When contacted later, Nelson Brumm, chairman of the commission, told the Maple Valley News that the board was “not necessarily against” the project but said the site would have to be rezoned. “It seems like they could find a better place,” he add­ ed. He said the board also questioned whether there would be adequate distance between the apartment house and the C-Sil factory. Dimen­ sions ofthe proposed complex have not been disclosed by the developer. Brumm said there are not many other desirable in­ dustrial sites left in the village See Planning, page 2 Turnovers loom large for M.V. Lions in 28-7 playoff loss were on the edge of their by Todd Tubergen seats. Sports Editor Withjust under five minutes The screaming horde of Maple Valley football fans remaining, the Lions con­ were who made the trip to verted a crucial fourth down Muskegon for the Class CC play to keep their drive alive. Everything seemed to be regional championship game going right. Maple Valley had dominated the second half and appeared to be driving for the touchdown that would put them in the state semi-finals. Until ... Oakridge linebacker Scott Dan Franks (21) drags an Oakridge defender for some of his team-high 62 yards. Maple Valley ended its season with a 10-1 record. Maple Valley head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt add addresses his players before Saturday's turday's regional championship game in Muskegon Muskegon. The Lions lost to tnird- ranked Oakridge 28-7. Wall blasted into the Lion backfield, knocked the ball loose and the Eagles recovered. There was still time. The Lions had to stop the Eagles, force a punt and score. But on the next play, Oakridge halfback David Nelson broke loose on a 64-yard touchdown scamper, and the Maple Valley season was, in a word, over. The result, a 28-7 victory that vaulted the Eagles to the See Lions, page 11 In This Issue... • Vermontville homes need repairs • Area sixth graders learn about careers • Rev. Taylor honored for 25 years • Nashville council ponders recycling �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 12, 1990 — Page 2 Law enforcement tops want list, can apply for implementation grants to carry out the projects the study shows are most needed, explained Village Clerk Sharon Stewart. The Strategic Study pro­ gram is designed to cover many areas, including water and sewer systems, municipal streets, business and industry and tourism. No study had been done in Vermontville in over 20 years. The recent door-to-door survey brought responses from nearly 100 individuals, with the median age of 48. More than a quarter of them have lived in the village for 25 years or longer. More than 88 percent of them were homeowners, and more than 44 percent listed their annual income in excess of $25,000. Results tabulated by Gove Associates indicate that residential development has top priority among a selected list of six growth potentials. Nearly a quarter of the respondents chose “residen­ tial” as an answer to the ques­ tion, “How would you prefer to see Vermontville develop in the future?” Second choice was “commercial” and third was “industrial.” Others, in order of selection, were “recreational,” “historical,” and “agricultural.” Nearly three-quarters of the respondents selected “drug store” as the type of business most needed in Vermontville. This choice was followed closely by “doctor” and “laundromat.” Less popular from front page choices were “ice cream cording to 1990 census shop,’* “dentist,” and returns. Respondents were asked to select a preferred ‘ * barber-beautician. ’ ’ Questions about residential percentage of growth for the use, in particular mobile village during the next 20 homes and multiple-family years. More than half (50.54 dwellings, were part of the percent) said the village survey. More than 36 percent should grow from 10 to 25 of repondents said mobile percent. At opposite ends of homes should be allowed in the opinion poll, more than 8 the village, but should all be percent desired Vemontville to experience no growth in the located in one area. Nearly 21 percent said there should be next two decades, while over no control on mobile homes, 4 percent said Vermontville while at the opposite end of should grow more than 100 the spectrum, about 7 percent percent in that time span. Two-thirds of the had the opinion that mobile homes should not be allowed respondents believe that a large scale development in the in Vermontville at all. About multiple-family area would have a good in­ fluence on Vermontville, and homes being built in town, more than 41 percent felt they more than three-quarters should be allowed only if the agreed that it is not site plan is approved by undesirable to have single­ village officials; in excess of family homes and small com31 percent said they should be merical and industrial establishments along roads built only in designated areas; over 16 percent felt they just outside of town. A survey ofpresent housing should always be allowed in all parts of town; and more in the village is also included than 10 perecent agreed that in the Strategic Study, and multiple-family homes should results of that were recently compiled by Gove Associates. be discouraged if possible. Vermontville currently has (See related story elsewhere in a population of about 767, ac- this issue.) Planning board opposes new seniors housing site Continued from front page and this influenced the board’s decision to oppose the proposal. He said the board also was concerned whether tenants could be limited to senior The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT ATTENTION Deer Hunters If your wife won’t cook... we will! OPEN NOV. 15th & 16th at 5:00 A.M. SATURDAY 7:00 A.M. Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 174 SOUTH MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 517*726-1144 citizens if it is an FmHAfunded project. However, since all 24 apartments are to be onebedroom units, it is unlikely they could house families with children under present FmHA guidelines, which require separate bedrooms for parent and child. Lakin said last week that the units would be rented to senior citizens or to handicapped adults of any age. The developer asked Nashville officials for data on the proposed site and for general comments from the community about the need for senior citizen housing. At Thursday’s meeting, the council agreed to send Lakin a letter supporting his.proposal, but to include a copy of the Planning Commission letter so that he will be aware there is some opposition to the project. Correction— On the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School honor roll Mindy Garvey was inadvertently omitted from the eighth grade section. McClain Family of Muskegon to sing at Nashville church Sunday The McClain Family of Muskegon will appear at the/ Nashville Assembly of God at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. The church is located at 735 Reed St. This Christian family manifests the joy of the Lord as they sing old-time gospel music as a group. 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. The public is invited to attend. The McClain Family of Muskegon will sing oldfashioned gospel music Sunday at the Assembly of God Church. Timothy Burd edges Richard Spitzer in Maple Grove Township race Republican Timothy Burd squeaked past Democrat Richard R. Spitzer by three votes to win a trustee seat on the Maple Grove Township Board in last Tuesday’s elec­ tion. The final tally was 189 to 186. Despite the very close margin, Spitzer says he has no intention of calling for a recount. Spitzer, 38, had been ap­ pointed to the contested seat in Local VFW, Auxiliary officials visit Comstock Post Oct. 31 VFW National Commander James Kimery visited Com­ stock Post Wednesday, Oct. 31. Department Commander Elmer Wurster and Con­ gressman Howard Wolpe and other posts attended. Representing Nashville Post No. 8260 was 8th District Jr. Vice Commander William Nichols and his wife, Betty; 8th District Jr. Vice President Vickie Banks; Leona Decker; Burdette and Bonnie Hayner; and Wayne and Agnes Hill. The Nashville V.F.W. and Auxiliary are participating in “Operation-Desert Shield” to send packages to loved ones in Saudi Arabia. Anyne wanting to contribute can do so. The post will take care of the shipping. They hope to ship the first packages by Nov. 15. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass........... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship IVajm. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m.. Wednesday: AWANA ........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin ... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG January to fill the vacancy left by Monte Allen, who resigned in December. He said after Tuesday’s election that he was “quite disappointed” by the defeat. He added that he believes he underestimated the strength of the Republican ticket in Maple Grove Township. He also said that serving on the board was an experience he had “really enjoyed,” and he did not rule out future service. For more information, call 852-9260. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A.M. Worship . .9:30 a.m. Sun. School ...,11:00 a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Service ...11 P.M. Service .............7 Wed. Service...... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 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.) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... .11 P.M. Worship.......... ...7 Wednesday Evening Worship................... .7 REV. ALAN METTLER a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship .. 11 ,a.m. Church School ...,11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN “IfI feel then as I do now, I will try again in two years,” noted Spitzer. A 19-year employee of of B-O-C in Lansing, he is active in the local community as a Little League coach and presi­ dent of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. Burd, 30, is a 23-year resi­ dent of Maple Grove Township and is employed as a corrections officer by the state of Michigan. He also is owner of Tim’s Pizza in Olivet. Burd had no comment on his victory either immediately after his election or later. Asked ifhe had any particular goals for the township he said “not at the moment.” MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Va mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .........6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 — Page 3 Many Vermontville homes need repair,study concludes by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nearly 60 percent of the housing in Vermontville is in good condition, but the re­ maining units need attention, according to a recent housing survey. The figures were compiled by Gove Associates Inc. of Kalamazoo, as part of the village’s Strategic Study pro­ ject financed largely by a $7,200 grant from the state Department of Commerce. A Strategic Planning Hous­ ing Committee in August con­ ducted a survey of Vermont­ ville to determine overall con­ dition of housing units. The village was divided into four quadrants, with the meeting point being the center of Vermontville. The final results showed that overall the southwest sec­ tion ofthe village is in the best condition. The northeast sec­ tion received the poorest rating. “This shows that on a per­ household basis this (northeast) area of Vermontville needs the most work,” con­ cluded the Gove report. The survey considered both single-family and multiple­ family dwellings. In the entire village there were 128 single-family dwell­ ings rated as being in good condition, representing 56.6 percent of such units. There were 77 single-family homes listed as “somewhat deteriorated” and 21 as “dilapidated." When it came to multiple­ family dwellings (for two or more families) there were 29 in good condition, or 59.2 percent of the total of such units. In this category of dwelling there were 13 others rated as “somewhat deteriorated” and seven as “dilapidated.” Gove also prepared a com­ bined tabulation, stating that 57.2 of all types ofhousing in the village is in good condi­ tion, but the remaining 42.8 percent of Vermontville’s housing needs attention. Of this portion, slightly over 10 percent has been designated as dilapidated by the survey team. “While this is serious, the 32.7 percent designated as be- CONDITION OF VERMONTVILLE HOUSING BY TYPE ing somewhat deteriorated is just as important,” noted the Gove report. “This portion of Vermontville’s housing stock could easily slip into the dilapidated category if it is ig­ nored. Just as this 32.7 per­ cent of housing could degenerate, it can also be moved to the good condition category with proper attention.” Gove suggested the condi­ tion of Vermontville’s hous­ ing needs to be attacked on a three-tier basis: preserve, housing in good condition; stablize and rejuvenate hous­ ing somewhat deteriorated; and repair or replace dilapidated housing. The Gove report also detail­ ed distribution of housing types by condition in the four quadrants. The northeast sec­ tion, which earned the lowest score in a weighting system, has 39 single-family units and 16 multiple-family units. The northwest section has 28 singles, four multiples; southwest section, 96 singles, 20 multiples; and the southeast section, 63 singles and nine multiples. This gives a total of 275 housing units in the village. “The survey results can be used to determine what part of the village contains the highest percentages of the various types of housing, and can help village officials target areas which need the most help,” advised the report. Eaton Sheriffs Dept, joins 'Red Ribbon* campaign GOOD CONDITION The Eaton Countty Sheriff Department has announced that it has joined Michigan’s 660 law enforcement agencies in showing support for efforts to reduce drunk and drugged driving in Michigan. The department will display red ribbons on the left door handle, left outside mirror or antenna of each of its patrol cars, signifying to other motorists that the holidays should be filled with warm, happy memories, not the nightmare of losing a loved one. The red ribbon campaign was initiated by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) several years ago as a traffic safety effort over the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year’s holiday season. The ribbons will be displayed from Nov. 19 until the new year. Sheriff Art Kelsey said, “Will this campaign solve the drunk and drugged driving problem in Michigan? Of course not. But the ribbons will cause some drivers to pause and take notice, perhaps even ask our officers why the ribbons are displayed. Public awareness is a key element to the success of the traffic safe­ ty effort.” In other information includ­ ed by Gove, it was noted that the Recreation Division ofthe state Department of Natural Resources had performed a study of deficiencies that exist in all Michigan counties. It has been established, reported Gove, that overall Eaton County is lacking in the following recreation oppor­ tunites: local park land, bicy­ cle trails, ballfields, outdoor basketball courts, indoor and outdoor ice rinks, picnic areas, playgrounds, sledding hills, soccer field, swimming pools and tennis courts. The report went on to say that it has been established that Eaton County has a suffi­ cient amount of the following recreation opportunites: archery ranges, golf course, ri­ fle ranges and shotgun ranges. “The deficiences in Eaton County demonstrate that the improvement of Vermont- B ville's recreation facilites would not only benefit Ver­ montville, but Eaton County and surrounding counties as well,” concluded the Gove report. HUMBLE BEGINNINGS CRAFT SHOW . &Fri. & Sat., Nov. 23 & •• 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. • -Castleton Township Hall, Nashville^ (Next to Clay’s Dinner Bell) Hope to see you there! a — Laurel Thompson & Sue Lea Media Perspective Skews S&L Story Donald F. Wall Is president of the Mich­ igan League of Savings Institutions. I am angry . I become more angry each time I read a headline that broadbrushes the entire savings and loan business as though all S&L's are like those that were looted in Texas. Our industry suffers from a classic case of lack ofmedia perspective. In other words, the good news - and there is a surprising amount of it - gets lost in the bad news headlines. The anti-S&L media barrage is continuous and unrelenting - and terribly unfair because it damages an entire industry rather than just the bad actors. The men and women who make Michigan’s savings institutions work have a special reason to be exasperated. There is no “S&L disaster” - or anything even close to one - in Michigan. In fact, the state’s 42 sav­ ings institutions are among the healthiest in the nation. That, of course, is good news forjust about everyone in Michigan, but the good news is especially important to: • Homebuyers and sellers. Michigan sav­ ings institutions remain firmly committed to housing and mortgage finance. • Business executives and other civic and community leaders. Michigan savings institu­ tions are similarly committed to the commu­ nities where they do business. • And, of course, Michigan savers. The individuals and families who have entrusted more than *20 billion to our care. Their trust is well placed. On a statewide basis, Michigan savings in­ stitutions posted the second highest earnings of any state in the nation last year - almost *70 million. Only Ohio with four times as many savings institutions had higher income about *89.5 million. In addition to ranking second nationally in earnings last year, Michigan’s savings institu­ tions had the lowest percentage of repos­ sessed assets in the nation - less than 2/10 of one percent. There are two key reasons for the general good health of Michigan thrifts: • A legacy of solid, conservative banking management, which has for the most part stayed with what it knows best - residential mortgage lending. • With few exceptions, Michigan savings institutions have invested in Michigan. We did not purchase those high yield mortgage POINT OF VIEW By Donald F. Wall loans in Texas and other parts of the South­ west A common term used by the media to de­ scribe the savings and loan problem is “thrift bailout.” This is a misnomer. In spite of what has become the popular opinion, no S&L’s anywhere are being bailed out with the money the federal government is spending to solve the problems in the industry, and no managers of failed institutions are leaving with their pockets filled with our tax dollars. When the Resolution Trust Corporation, the federal agency created to solve the industry’s problems, moves in to take control of a failing institution, management and di­ rectors nearly always move oup. What reporters refer to as bailout money is instead being used, properly, to assure the safety of depositors’ funds in weak institu­ tions. When the regulators close a sick bank or S&L the process is the same and deposi­ tors are paid off, to the *100,000 federal de­ posit insurance limit. More often, the funds are used to help merge a weak institution with a strong one. When that happens, depositor’s accounts are automatically transferred to the new institu­ tion. Of course, there has been considerable change in the financial world in just the past few years, and we all can expect more. In fact, change has become almost the only con­ stant in today's banking industry. Even so, Michigan savings institutions are well positioned for the 1990’s - and beyond. The industry will continue to be a primary source of residential mortgage lending. We will also continue to provide the Michigan families and individuals who have been the core of our customer base for more than a century with the financial products and ser­ vices they need. In spite of what the headlines sometimes imply, savings institutions have a bright fu­ ture - especially in Michigan. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 4:30, Saturday 9 to Noon Woman's Literary Club to meet Wednesday The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will hold its November meeting Wednes­ day at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Barbara Sandbrook. The program for the even­ ing will be furnished by some local “Literary Travelers.” Plans will be made for the annual Christmas Bake Sale to be held at Hastings City Bank Saturday, Dec. 1. Eaton Federal IOISIHC LENDER EQUAL FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: FDIC INSURED Home Office - Charlotte - Phone 543-3880 Nashville - Phone 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - Phone 663-1551 Olivet - Phone 749-2811 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 — Page 4 Interesting news briefs reflected troubled times in 1920s and 30s The most colorful stories in The Nashville News of the 1920s and ’30s often were not on the front page. They ap­ peared without headlines in a collection of news briefs car­ ried on middle and back pages of the paper. The News issue of 60 years ago today was a classic exam­ ple. It was loaded with ex­ citing tidbits — some local, some from nearby towns. Many of the reports reflected troubled economic times in which the nation was then embroiled. Here are a few “News in Brief” items from The Nashville News of Nov. 13, 1930: — Thieves secured $35 in change at the Lake Odessa A.&.P. store between Satur­ day night and Monday morn­ ing a week ago, missing the bills and rearranging the checks. The money had been hidden in various places in the store at the close of business, and it is thought someone was watching, but saw only the one cache. — A Ford reported stolen from Bellevue was found by Albert Slocum of Laingsburg in his yard, but his Chevrolet coach was missing. His car was found a mile from Mer­ ritt’s crossing next day. It had been stripped of everything except the motor and was in­ sured against everything but theft. — Art Chase has been nam­ ed temporary receiver for the Brandstetter Motor Co. of Hastings, with Kim Sigler as attorney for the stockholders. There will be a hearing Dec. 27 to show cause why the cor­ poration should not be dissolved. The sales are said to have dropped since the stock market collapse and the business is said to be un­ profitable. So the stockholders are seeking a permanent receiver and dissolution of the business. (1990 note: At one time, Brandstetter also operated an agency on Nashville’s South Main Street.) — Len W. Feighner was Nashville’s representative in the newspaper publishers* tour of the new vehicular tun­ nel from Detroit to Windsor and attendant festivities Oct. 31. Ten thousand cars are reported by radio to have passed Sunday through the new tunnel. — The Christian Brisch elevator at Laingsburg was entered by smashing a Corbin lock on a heavy steel gate, and beans were drawn from the bin to the amount of 100 to 400 pounds. A small crowbar used in opening the various doors was left behind. — Hastings is assured of a plentiful water supply. A 36-inch well will be driven 62 feet to a second vein, and a reserve pumping outfit will be installed. The big well and new pump will be used only for emergencies. — According to a report made to Gov. Green, the state police radio station brought about 29 arrests in October, the first month of its opera­ tion. The station broadcast 188 messages, including three on murder, in which two ar­ rests were made. Twentythree holdups were described on the air and 13 arrests were made on the information. Nine car thieves were ap­ prehended from broadcasts on 11 stolen cars. Two escaped prisoners were captured on in­ formation from the station. Fifty-six cars were dispatched to scenes of crimes by the radio broadcasts. Governor Green expressed satisfaction on the showing of the police radio. — Deputy Sheriff E. G. Garlinger of Lake Odessa has brought suit in the Ionia Cir- cuit Court against the Michigan Bankers’ Associa­ tion, which includes the banks in Ionia, Kent, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm and Ot­ tawa counties, as defendants. The sheriff seeks to collect a reward of $2,500 which he claims he is entitled to for having arrested Alonzo Kent on July 11, 1929, for attemp­ ting to hold up the Amble State Bank in Amble the day before. Kent was captured while trying to pilfer the Charles Rudd oil station on US-16 and later was convicted in Montcalm County and sentenced to Jackson prison for 10 to 20 years. — Halloween passed so pleasantly in Nashville that it is hard to imagine that so serious a prank was played in a neighboring county and resulted in the injury ofyoung people and the demolition of the car they were riding when the car struck a stone placed in the road. The young folks were from Saranac and Portland and were driving from Saranac to Keene to at­ tend a party. Wayne Weeks of Portland, driver, was thrown against the steering wheel, breaking three ribs. Another in the party, Leon Johnson of Saranac, had a broken collar bone. One of the girls was un­ conscious through striking her head on the top bow, and she also injured her nose. The large stone had been placed in the middle of the road. — The youth who held up Hudson Sherman, 74, atten­ dant at a gasoline filling sta­ tion north of St. Johns, was Edward Nichols, son of a Clinton County farmer, who had secured some Halloween garb somewhere previously and as a ghost bandit, endeavored to get the money he needed to pay the insurance and payment on his automobile. He shot Sherman Nashville Fire Department representatives attended an area meeting 60 years ago this week to iron out a service agreement with neighboring towns. In those days, rural fire protection was by subscription. Non-subscribers paid heavily when they called out the "fire boys.” This 1920s photo shows Nashville firefighters in front of the old town hall-fire station on North Main St. Much of Nashville's news 60 years ago concerned area reports of a rash of crime, ranging from farm thievery to highway robbery. In addition, rapidly developing service stations provided a new target. The early days of the Great Depression were beginning to take a toll. This scene from that era shows a Maple Grove general store that also sold gas. when the latter threw a pail of water on him. — Clifford Jordan, 34, superintendent of the Eaton County poor farm, suffered a fatal stroke of apoplexy upon arriving at the garage at the Jordan home at the infirmary last Thursday evening. He had turned off the engine and was found slumped down in the seat ofthe car. It was said Jor­ dan had read in a Lansing paper a report concerning alleged irregularities and in­ competence at the poor farm and his death is believed to have been attributable to the great agitation aroused by the report, particularly the charge of flogging of inmates and feeding them tainted meat. He had been to town and talked with members of the poor commission in an informal way about the report, and then returned home. — A large buck deer is reported by North Plains men to be roaming Ionia County and to be feeding on river bot­ tom near Muir. (1990 note: In that day, it was very unusual to see deer this far south in Michigan.) — Ernest Irland and Paul McDowell, with a party of Hastings and Lake Odessa hunters, will hunt deer in the Lake Superior region. Phil Dahlhouser of Nashville and Rev. A. G. Beard of Otsego are leaving Friday morning for a week or 10 days hunting in Roscommon County. With them will go Charles Dahlhouser and Ward Smith, who will remain only over the weekend. — The fronts of the Kane Drug Store and Couch’s Restaurant have been newly painted and a fresh sign has warned of further painting of the front of the Sweet Shop. — Nashville has been made a terminal for local freights on the Michigan Central, two trains and their crews laying over here Monday, Wednes­ day and Friday nights. Another operator has been ad­ ded, V. D. Widrig of Hastings. The depot will be open all night under the pre­ sent arrangement. — The Hess ambulance took Cliff Allen, baker at the Belson bakery for some time and ill for nine weeks, to Blodgett Hospital today for an x-ray. — S. E. Powers has a new eight-cylinder Buick to take the place of the one recently wrecked in a collision. — Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feighner and E. L. Kane and family visited the Belding silk mills with a party of newspaper folks on Thursday evening of last week. — P. H. Goff and family, who have just recently had an auction at their farm a mile out of Nashville, have moved into the Cole house, near the Co-operative Creamery, in Nashville. — Vane Wotring of Woodland returned Tuesday from a trip to Manistee and other points where he was giv­ ing chalk talks. Wotring is quite an artist in his line and would pass for a professional. — W. B. Bera and sons, Vem and Glenn Bera, and Robert Surine, accompanied by Clarence Griffin and Mr. Bosworth of Vermontville, left Tuesday morning for the Upper Peninsula for the deer hunting season. — Ross and Laurence Garlinger are among the year’s deer hunters, and will be located at McMillan, Upper Peninsula. — Nashville lost to Lake Odessa 25-0 in the football game ofArmistice Day, when Nashville met a formidable foe with players out of condi­ tion and no substitutes to ease the team over the rough spots. There was plenty of en­ thusiasm, for quite a company of Nashville folks were there (at Lake Odessa) to cheer and hearten the players. We can’t always win; it’s just as impor­ tant to be good losers as good winners. The team has both won and lost this season in a 50-50 way, and still has one more game when it meets Bellevue. — Fultz Comers near Grand Ledge was the scene of a series ofmishaps a week ago Saturday night. A Dodge sedan with four men from Jackson figured in the first. In trying to avoid a stone they skidded into the ditch, the car caught fire and was destroyed. One of the men was a Civil War veteran, 85, and he was badly injured. He was treated by a physician, cared for overnight nearby and later was taken to Charlotte to the hospital in an ambulance. Vem Barnes, living nearby, took two of the men to Jackson the same night, then got his tractor out to drag the burned car out ofthe way, and not having any lights, waved a lantern to stop motorists. And then came the next mishap: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Williams and baby, approaching in a Ford roadster, thinking an at-, tempt was being made to hold them up, stepped on the gas and crashed broadside into the tractor, wrecking the Ford and doing some damage to the tractor. Mr. Williams suf­ fered three broken ribs and was unconscious for a time, the wife received some cuts, and the baby went through the windshield but was unharmed. — Thieving around Stan­ wood seems to be on the upswing, with 60 bushels of potatoes taken from pits on one farmer’s land, while his son was held up on the highway and robbed of $43. Another farmer left his new plow in the field at night, and in the morning it was gone. Others have lost chickens. — The fourth oil station for the intersection ofU.S. 16 and M-43 (south of Ionia) is under construction and with the new weighing station now under way, this section is getting to be quite a “hamlet.” All buildings are electrically lighted, and in the evening present an attractive appearance. — Representatives of the fire departments from Nashville, Sunfield, Woodland and Vermontville attended a luncheon Wednes­ day evening of last week at Waite Inn, Lake Odessa, on invitation of the Lake Odessa fire department. The purpose of of the meeting was to discuss entering into an agree­ ment between these towns as to a uniform charge when any should be called for aid in case of a fire when outside help is needed. Among those in atten­ dance were Vem Me Peck, Gail Lykins, Mayor Kraft, H. C. Kleinhans and Will Shupp. About four weeks ago Clarksville, Alto and Freeport held such a luncheon meeting at Clarksville and signed the same kind of an agreement, and now for a radius of about 90 miles all the towns are agreed upon a same uniform charge, a courteous fee of $25. Calls to non-subscribing rural fires will be $50 and $2.50 for each additional chemical charge used over four tanks. — Nashville has had its first yo-yo contest. Yo-yo, like miniature golf, has swept the country rapidly and at the Star Theatre Friday night there were some enthusiastic contests. One of these was a general fancy contest, and the winners were Jack Bowman, who won a $7.50 sweater as a first prize; Junior Yarger who received a box of candy as se­ cond prize; Paul Diamante, 50 cents as third prize; and Duane Penfold as fourth received two admissions to the show. In the endurance con­ test, Stewart Edmonds receiv­ ed the first prize, a box ofcan­ dy, Alston Penfold as second, four movie admissions, and Carl Edmonds as third receiv­ ed two admissions. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 — Page 5 Kellogg sixth-graders learn about different careers J-Ad Graphics News Service Sixth-graders in Melanie Garlinger’s class at Kellogg Elementary school in Nashville had a chance last week to learn about a variety of careers. Students heard from adults representing six different lines of work during the two-day program. The children asked many thoughtful questions k j l*'X*»&b, l**»&b >*l >*lr ®®w Sw of fSl S fcSl c •few *S ftgd A wooden man is one of the many products crafted at Grant's Custom Woodshop. Esther and Ray Grant said this is not one of their original designs but is something they have produced on order from a client. iai» L *11* Wiilnirt. 'M miidhuj nudkblifa i strailtps । Extension offers turkey hot line Locally, consumers can receive instructions on how to prepare their Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey by dial­ ing 543-2310 or 372-5594. This hot line is available Monday through Friday, star­ ting Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year consumers can prepare a picture perfect holi­ day turkey with help from the MSU Cooperative Extension Service serving Eaton County. rfo( it ttog ni I ISM! tatffiMB lit Mtetai isb tiiBiitenii’ utta HHMu 9 From Our Readers iitail iifentaiBtW1 ita'i isiita|te>® IE SIT- illBW!''llW BE!»i Mbfefe^; iW ^ggil du atofc.w'y tattfWWiW'1’ lirfi*1 (j® ® r mH H , S« fr) u«|0 u«|0 oW1^ nHt"1 •xntii ‘ I Bingo volunteers deserve some courtesy from players Dear editor: I .am writing to express many volunteers' opinions on working bingo. For those who come to play, maybe they should take into consideration that we are volunteering our time as callers and floor workers. Many of us rush right to the school after working all day and without dinner to run around for their needs. We usually work on sixweek schedule, where things do change and we aren't always aware of those changes. Believe me, we do try our best to keep up, but sometimes our work crew is short of help because many people are tired of the rudeness we receive. Why not show some courtesy and a little apprecia­ tion? Ifwe don’t volunteer our time, you won’t be playing. Thanx, Sandy Carpenter Vermontville *" "*JW '*,z£ #*& $,<& $<& $,<“& '*£♦% £♦% »* "i Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family Owner — Diana Kuempel OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. after each presentation. Thursday’s program includ­ ed a couple who are wood crafters, a corrections officer and a school principal. Fri­ day’s guest speakers were a professional photographer, a restaurant owner, and a licensed practical nurse. Ray and Esther Grant of Grant’s Custom Woodshop, rural Charlotte, were the first guests Thursday. Their shop, located five miles east ofVer­ montville, employs nine peo­ ple who work full or part time. What began as a hobby about 20 years ago has developed into an occupation. The Grants started making wooden stakes used by surveying crews and tree and garden stakes used by nurseries. They now turn out about a million such stakes each year, said Mr. Grant. They also do custom wood­ working for various clients, and fashion their own crea­ tions in wood. The couple brought along several examples of their products to show the youngsters. The second speaker Thurs­ day was Jan Mittlestaedt. of Nashville, who Works as a corrections officer for the State of Michigan. She is employed at the Michigan Training Unit, one of five prisons in Ionia. The MTU houses inmates between the ages of 17 and 25. Mittlestaedt is one of two officers per shift in a unit that holds 134 men. She told the Kellogg sixth-graders about equipment guards use, their duties in monitoring prisoners, and typical daily routine of inmates at MTU. “I like my job,” Mittlestaedt said. “It can be ex­ tremely boring, but it can also be extremely exciting. I love going to work every day.” She explained some tests and drills that are practiced to keep guards alert to possible situations that could occur, such as inmates taking a prison official hostage. The students also heard about disciplinary procedures used when inmates cause distur­ bances or do not follow rules. Mittlestaedt said school classes are mandatory for prisoners who lack high school diplomas. College classes also have been available in the past, but they were dropped recently because of cuts in the state day. On Friday, guests were budget, she added. Many of James Hammond of JH the prisoners work at various Photographic Studio in jobs in the prison. Nashville; Jack DeGroot, co­ Kellogg-Fuller School Prin­ owner of Good Time Pizza in cipal Nancy Potter was the Nashville; and Lavonna third Career Day speaker Osborne, a licensed practical heard by the students Thurs- nurse. Extension Homemakers offer travel tips during program The Eaton Association* of Extension Homemakers organization is inviting the public to attend a two-part program, “Tips and Travel in Michigan.” People can come and learn what types of trips are available on a local basis. Anyone interested in an over­ night adventure; evaluating costs, locations and sight see­ ing activities is invited. The Stiffler Tour and Travel business will share their travel expertise. Michigan’s Bed and Breakfast Association has a directory of available Bed and Breakfast establishments to patronize. One of the newest Bed and Breakfast lodges is located just north of Eaton Rapids on M-99. The owner of the Dusty Rhodes Inn will explain the world of Bed and Breakfast business. The program will be offered Thursday, Nov. 13, at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required. Call the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. There will be a $1 charge at the door. Free babysitting ser­ vices are available, indicate if service will be needed when making the reservation. Jan Mittlestaedt explained the duties of a correc­ tions officer and gave the children a glimpse of-what life is like for inmates at the Ionia prison where she, works. STANTON'S MuCTIOHCERS & RChLTORSl^W *1985 14x70 mobile home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths ‘Located on two lots ‘Garage ‘Only $22,500 (N-76) ‘Lovely two bedroom, two bath mobile home ‘Located on approx. 2 acres with small pond and some trees ‘Call for details! (CH-103) (517)726-0181 •(517)726-0555 144 SOUTH min STUCCT M«MonTJiuc. rnicHiain 49096 H4SHUILLC (517) 852-1717 Nice 3 bedroom home on a large lot First floor laundry Immediate possession at closing Priced in the low $30 s ‘Good business opportunity! ‘Established clientele ‘Small town restaurant (V-51) (M-32) Local VFW, Auxiliary officials visit Comstock VFW National Commander James Kimery visited Comstock Post Wednesday, Oct. 31. Department Commander Elmer Wurster and Con­ gressman Howard Wolpe and other posts attended. Representing Nashville Post No. 8260 was 8th District Jr. Vice Commander William Nichols and his wife, Betty; 8th District Jr. Vice President Vickie Banks; Leona Decker; Burdette and Bonnie Hayner; and Wayne and Agnes Hill. The Nashville V.F.W. and Auxiliary are participating in “Operation-Desert Shield” to send packages to loved ones in Saudi Arabia. Anyne wanting to contribute can do so. The post will take care of the shipping. They hope to ship the first packages by Nov. 15. For more information, call 852-9260. GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME located on a large country lot. Two bedrooms, first floor laundry, garage. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 • 1 PM SEVEN PARCELS LOCATED IN THE LAKEVIEW AREA * Great land contract available. Call for a pictured flyer! FARM FARMCREDIT CREDITSERVICES SERVICESOFOFMID-MICHIGAN, MID-MICHIGAN,Owner Owner FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 • 1 PM NICE TWO STORY BRICK HOME on two acres with buildings and 134 acres of farmland and woods located in the Eaton Rapids/Springport area. Land contract terms. Call for a flyer! RICHARD HEINIG Estate Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Chris Stanton • 543-0598 Cindy Doolittle • 726-0605 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Kathleen J. Swan • (Lansing) 323-9536 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 — Page 6 Jack Pennington Michael Perry Scott Obituaries Patricia K. Meyers ONONDAGA - Patricia K. Meyers, 39 of Onondaga passed away Monday, Novem­ ber 5, 1990 in a Lansing Hospital. Miss Meyers was a resident ofthe Sunfield area most ofher life. She was employed with Ingham County Care Facility. She formerly attended the Sebewa Center Methodist Church and was a former member of the 4-H Program. Miss Meyers is survived by her father and mother, Howard and Leona Meyers of Sunfield; three sisters, Sandra Kenyon of Lake Odessa, Jill (Ivan) Barner GERMANY Michael Price of Nashville, Dale and Perry Scott, infant son of Nita Doty of Charlotte, Aaron James and Teresa Scott, passed and Zana Shuck of Holland; away November 6, 1990 in paternaf great-grandparents, Heidelberg, Germany. Faye Lonssway, Sylva Lee Michael was bom on Octob­ Quackenbush and Perry Scott er 31, 1990 in Heidelberg, II all of Sacramento, Califor­ Germany the son of James and nia; maternal great-great ofPortland and Martha (Terry) Teresa (Price) Scott. grandmother, Bertha Becker of Lane of Lansing; one brother, Michael is survived by his Charlotte, uncle, Aaron Scott Howard N. (Kay) Meyers of parents, James and Teresa, stationed at West Point; many Galveston, Indiana; seven stationed with the Army in other aunts and uncles. nieces and nephews; several Germany; sister, Meghan at Funeral services will beheld aunts, uncles, cousins and very home; maternal grandparents, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, special friend, Joan Bos of Larry and Marcia Price ofLake November 14 at the Maple Onondago. Odessa and Brenda and Walt Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ Funeral services were held Griffin of Lansing; paternal al Home, Nashville, with Thursday, November 8 at the grandparents, Perry Scott III Reverend George Speas offi­ Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- and wife Barbara of Sacramen- ciating. Burial will be at BarryFisher Chapel, Sunfield with to, California and Mary and ville Cemetery, Nashville. Reverend Joseph L. Spackman Ben Brown of Taisa, OklahoMemorial contributions officiating. Burial was at the ma; maternal great­ may be made to Michael Perry East Sebewa Cemetery. grandparents, Ovid and Agnes Scott Memorial Fund. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Ella H. (Martens) (Bush) Haggerty Cancer Fund. Little Boys Sweat Suits Sizes 2 thru 7 25% Off w Size 2 thru 14 25% Off L* Register for our drawings of an 8-ft. filled Christmas stocking! *2 MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HIVIS™ warrahjy * Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available HASTINGS Ella H. (Martens) (Bush) Haggerty, 93 of Hastings passed away Wednesday, November 7, 1990 at Thornapple Manor. was bom Mrs. Haggerty w May 17, 1897 in Chicago, Illi­ nois, the daughter of John and Eva (Davis) Martens. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools, went on to attend Augubright Business College in Battle Creek. She was married to Roy Bush on April 28, 1917, he preceded her in death on September 9, 1945. She then married Carl Haggerty in 1965, he preceded her in death in October, 1979. She had lived most ofher life in Nash­ ville and Hastings areas except for 10 years in Arcadia, Florida. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary. Mrs. Haggerty is survived by two sons, Eugene Bush of MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MS REALTOR R* JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...Eves. 726-0223 DOC OVERHOLT........ .................. 852-1740 SANDY LUNDQUIST... .................. 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS....... .................. 726-0122 DON STEINBRECHER ................. 852-1784 GARRY KNOLL........... ................Eves. 852-0786 “TATE” MIX............... .Eves. (616) 367-4092 Naples, Florida, John Bush of Freeport; one daughter, Clara Bush of Stanford, California; 21 grandchildren; 36 great­ grandchildren; three sisters, Wilda Bust of Charlotte, Evelyn Kelly of Bellevue, Bernice Singer of Battle Creek; one brother, Charles Martens of Charlotte. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Franklin Bush in July 1971 and Orville (Bill) Bush in February 1981. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 10 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown offfeiating. Burial was in Hast­ ings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church. For Sale TWO-PIECE SOFA $35.00 Phone after 7pm 852-1783. PUT A LOT OF WRINKLES IN YOUR CHRISTMAS: We are reg. Chinese Shar-Peis, bom 8/12/90. There are 4 of us left I’m the only girl, a fawn horse­ coat solid black mouth. My brothers are; 1 cream horsecoat and 2 fawn horsecoats, solid black mouth. My owner says $600.00 firm or she’ll deal at a lower price. Please call her at 852-9290. For Rent FOR RENT IN VERMONT­ VILLE one bedroom ground floor apartment. References required. Call 726-0574. Miscellaneous ELDERLY CARE: There is now an opening at Bennett’s AFC, Vermontville. Loving care, private rooms. 4 BEDROOM HOME - NASHVILLE POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT Good 2 story "family home", new roof & vinyl siding, fur­ nace - 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) NATURAL WOODWORK - NASH­ VILLE ■ STATE ST. - 3 bedrooms, natural oak open staircase, hardwood floor in dining area, attractive brick fire­ place in living room. Screened in porch. Don't miss it! Call today! (N-354) NEAR FULLER ELEMENTARY NASHVILLE - Good & solid older "starter" or "retirement" home, 3 bedrooms, new win­ dows, vinyl siding 8 roof in 1989. Price: $29,900. (n-360) HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. FLORIDA - Jack Penning­ ton, 69 of 1608 W. Baker, Plant City, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday evening, November 10, 1990 at Lakeland Regional Hospital, Lakeland, Florida. He was born in Mackinaw City, Michigan on September 22, 1921. He was a long time truck driver. He moved to Plant City in January of 1984. He was manager of Trailer Square Mobile Home Park, and a member ofthe Northside Baptist Church of Plant City. He is survived by his wife, the former Madelon Cotton; three sons: Jack of Charlotte, James ofMiddleville, and John of Nashville; two daughters: Jerri Powell of Battle Creek, and Janet Miller of Hastings; 15 grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Allerding of Hastings, Genevieve Marshall of Lever­ ing, MaryAnn Preston, and June Fish of Freeport; brothers, Vance Pennington of Middleville, and Gordon Pennington of York, Pennsylvania. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Houseman Hall in Hastings, and memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Hastings Wednesday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. He was cremated at the National Cremation Society of Tampa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Red Cross. Business waste audits can help 'cut costs' As landfill space throughout vice, in conjunction with Stu­ Michigan dwindles, waste dent Alliance For The En­ disposal costs will continue to vironment, SAFE, are offer­ ing business waste audits for escalate. In this area, Granger Land­ Charlotte-area businesses. fill has raised its tipping fees Trained senior high school students can provide detailed 42 percent injust the last year. The simple economic rule, information about business “products create revenues, waste stream and specific waste creates costs,” has recommendations for reduc­ given local businesses the in­ ing waste, including a centive to look at ways to try resource list of current com­ to reduce the amount of waste mercial recycling oppor­ tunities in the Charlotte area. they produce. The best first step The Cooperative Extension businesses can take towards Service then can help imple­ reducing waste, is to conduct ment a program that best a waste audit, which can pro­ serves business needs. vide information on the Business Waste Audits are amount of waste being $5. The money goes to the generated and the types of student group to be used materials in the waste stream. toward other environmental Information from a waste projects. audit can be used to develop To schedule a Business recycling and reduction pro­ Waste Audit, contact Angela grams for the business. Morris at the Cooperative Ex­ The Eaton County tension Service, 543-2310. Cooperative Extension Ser- Barry County Commission on Aging menu, coming events Wednesday, Nov. 14 Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, stewed tomatoes, bread, oleo, cake or pie. Thursday, Nov. 15 Spanish rice, winter blend, green beans, oleo, applesauce. Friday, Nov. 16 Veal scallopini, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, bread, oleo, cookie. Monday, Nov. 19 Chicken sauce’em, sweet potatoes, asparagus, oleo, bread, citrus. Tuesday, Nov. 20 Ground beef stew, com, biscuit, applesauce. Events Wednesday, Nov. 14 Hastings, singalong; Nashville, slides by De Jongs. Thursday, Nov. 15 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, cards. Friday, Nov. 16 - Hastings, cards; Nashville, popcorn, birthday cake. Monday, Nov. 19 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Woodland, Back Forty Band. Tuesday, Nov. 20 - All sites puzzles. VACANT LAND LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE! 4 bedroom home with a room & bath apartment. Many recent improvements. 2 car garage & large breezeway. Call "Doc." (N-367) NEAR VERMONTVILLE: 1,5 ACRE BUILDING lots at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS blacktop road near town. Land L contract terms. (VL-359) 6 PLUS ACRES • “NEW" LOG HOME - 2 bedrooms (plus walkout basement), 2 full baths, large living room, kitchen and dining "combo", nice open deck across front ($79,500 completed or will sell as is). Property is rolling and has creek and trees. Maple Valley Schools. (CH-355) WE NEED LISTINGS! • Homes in town • "Country Homes" (With a few acres) • Small Farms • Large Farms Give us a call if you are thinking of BUYING or SELLING!! 'MapesChapet APPROX. 14 ACRES Near MV High School. Good building site w/possible pond site. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-364) 20 WOODED ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - 12 miles north of Battle Creek. Nice place for a home. (VL-366) APPROX. 40 ACRES - Rolling, some trees, good building sites, "country view." Located between Nashville 8 Hastings. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-365) 20 ACRES - PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) A ui SLaLc* dO When a death occurs out of town or out It rs very important that the first call goes to be helderaJ h°m^ Where the funeral services will of foiJ’ SnS Funfral D^ector will handle all out * 9 Tentu and Wil1 hsocmhee<iule transportation of the remains to the funeral home.. This will avoid IfHyo^have char9e s of two funeral homes. iJ d other seerrvJiccee, please oatller Rq c ouestions useiesr t oFnusnerregarding raelg Home? funeral !4S Serving Sunfield and surrounding area S193fiJalcdksMoni Shti. Sune ,Mcgan 517-566-8141 Dav• i dD nRos•ier Funeral Director j �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 — Page 7 Appreciation Day marks Rev. Taylor's 25 years J-Ad Graphics News Service parsonage on the same A special service Sunday at property. Several in attendance at the Nashville Assembly of God was a dual celebration for Sunday’s special service, con­ the church and its pastor and ducted by the Rev. Steven his wife. Reid of Hastings, took part in Nov. 11 was not only the the program. Giving personal testimonies Rev. Robert Taylor’s 63rd birthday, it was also the day were Julia- Hill, Gerry his congregation chose to Thayer, Don and Jan Jewell, mark his 25th year of service Eugene and Rita Miller, to their church. Diane Gillean, Joyce Rev. Taylor, a native of Teachout, Ed Woodworth, Beulah who has been in the Grace Gutchess, Terry and ministry for 42 years, came to June Miles, Robert and Bon­ Nashville from Eaton Rapids nie Thomas, Corb and Marilynn Group, Adam Miles in August 1965 to pastor the local Assembly of God. At and Kathleen Rogers. Dale Thompson offered a that time it was a small storefront church located on poem, and special music was Main Street in the building performed by a trio comprised now occupied by Hecker In­ of Julia Hill, June Miles, and Vem Miller. Rev. Reid sang a surance Agency. Three years later the solo. Robert Thomas also Assembly of God dedicated a took part in the service. Many out-of-town guests new church building at its pre­ sent site at 803 Reed St. An were present for the occasion. addition in the late 1970s They included Rev. and Mrs. Taylor’s sons, Ronald and greatly expanded the facility. The congregation also built a family of Hastings and A Pastor Appreciation Day at Nashville Assembly of God Sunday honored the Rev. Robert Taylor’s 63rd birthday, as well as his 25th year of service to the local church. The special service was conducted by the Rev. Steven Reid (left) of Hastings, with many of the congregation taking part. Richard and family from Texas, and Naomi Taylor’s parents, Rev. and Mrs. Ed­ ward Froats of Muskegon. Other relatives from away were Ruth and Jerry Madison of Grand Rapids, Betty and Second term begins for daytime adults 'cuirtyConiiw: menu, coming era » ¥ M iawa tgn.M b» naa. '®' rrx Biiinp e If Ss*®’ rarxx ThnJif II ui. iIh. WJ a s» «x jWtfc' a 2 *■**; Rev. Robert Taylor and his wife, Naomi, are seen here as members of the congregation, visiting relatives and out-of-town friends circled the interior perimeter of the sanctuary and joined handed for the benediction at the close of Sunday's special service. MARY GLENN THE OUTPOST ORDER NOW FOR THANKSGIVING Pies, Breads, Dinner Rolls. Cookies and Cakes 151 S. Main Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1000 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. u> JI III. The - second term for adult education daytime and even­ ing classes will begin the week of Nov. 12. Daytime classes are held in the Village Council Chambers in Nashville between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Evening classes are held at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School from 6 to 10 p.m. Classes required for a high school diploma are offered, as well as welding, computer science, word processing, typing and more. Classes are free to those without a high school diploma, or graduates under 20. Other adults may take the classes for a small fee. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Jr. Farmers to meet Monday Nov. 19 The Vermontville Farmers 4-H Club will Monday, Nov. 19, at 7 in the Maplewood gym. New members welcome. Any questions, call Mater at 726-1432. bUI11 Vernon Wortz, and Louise Peckham and Beth Hart of Flint, Veralene and Cotton Metzke of Birch Run. Special friends from out-of­ town were Lou and Larry Dowsett and Evelyn and Bob Walsh, all of Ionia; Marilyn and Corb Group of New York; Marcella and Nickolas Birta of Kalamazoo; Ken Ber­ nier, Vera Skinner and Margaret Carrier of Lansing; and Becky and Richard Reid of Baldwin. A fellowship dinner was held in the church basement after the service. Barry County Extension | | Calendar of EventsS ^J The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Nov. 13 -4-H Expansion and Review meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Nov.14 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 15 - 4-H Nonlivestock Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. Nov. 16-17 - 4-H Adminstration Leader Training, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Nov. 16-18 - 4-H Careers Unlimited Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Nov. 17-18 - 4-H Clubs and Project Mentor Training, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving. Not. 23 - Rate of Gain Contest, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. Fairgrounds, Hastings. Nov. 26 - 4-H Rabbit Developmental Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Nov. 28 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office.. Nov. 29 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds, Hastings. BOBBIE’S of Nashville (1-517) 852-0940 Bobbie is Back in Town! TUES., WED., THUR., FRI Phone NOW! For Tanning and Nail Needs. raoiMin Kra ATTENTION ATT DEER HUNTERS!! 10 off All Clothing — Offer Expires es November 30 — Jr. meet p.m. • Rut Hose Tube • Scents are Jeri • Ammo • Rifle Shells • Video Rental l1 11/ t|l| EVERYONE EVERYONE! 77-77, W0 SPONSORED BY: EATON COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ASHVILLE HARDWARE OPEN: Monday-Saturday H a m. to 5:30 p.m. SPORTING INC. 233 N. Main Street Nashville, Ml Ph. 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 — Page 8 Nashville Council ponders 'recycling in our community clean, and this would require many volunteers to man the facility, he noted. "No matter where you have one of those (sites), someone has to watch it,” said Wilson. He said he liked Spoelstra’s idea, but added, “I don’t see that many volunteers out there.” Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. questioned the expense of establishing another drop-off site. “Aren’t we defeating our purpose of the Transfer­ Recycling Center?” he asked. “They take bottles, papers, metal.” Spoelstra suggested the council invite Ken Neil of Hastings Sanitary Service and Jane Norton of RiBC (Recycl­ ing in Barry County) to the council’s Dec. 13 meeting to discuss possible recycling solutions for the Nashville community. Wilson supported the idea and said he hopes that educating the public about recycling will help turn around the problem. Village Clerk Rose Heaton agreed that this is a good time to stress the need for recycl­ ing. She said she recently has received phone calls from senior citizens who claim that because of the recent rate in­ crease for curbside trash pickup, they will be forced to bum all of their trash. In other business Thursday, the council heard a. report from John Walker, CPA, of Walker & Fluke, on the recent audit of village finances. In his comments Walker made a few specific recommendations for improvement: Budgets should be adopted by activity and monitored dur­ ing the year to insure that ex­ penditures do not exceed ap­ propriations in each particular category, said Walker. Deficit fund balances should be eliminated as soon as possi­ ble, he added. Also, Walker told the coun­ cil that the Internal Revenue Service requires that 1099 forms be prepared for services performed for a trade or business by people not treated as employees. This is required for any payment in excess of $600 and would include the cemetery sexton, auditor, village attorney, etc. The council also: — Approved Ayles Tree Service of Potterville for a tree trimming project that will include removal of 22 trees and 48 stumps in the village. Ayles will be paid at the rate units. tatives on the Transfer­ A recent increase in gate Recycling Board, said in­ fees has helped, but not crease in gate fees has not enough, say officials. kept up with increased costs of “We’ve got to generate having Hastings Sanitary more revenue up there all the Sevice haul away trash time,” said Wilson. “We’re deposited in dumpsters at the not going to be able to be 100 center. percent self-sufficient.” “Rates (charged users) Wilson noted that income aren’t even what it costs to from recyclables is down. haul it away,” said Decker. Items that once brought in Gate fees were raised in money from dealers are no June. For trash deposited in longer saleable. dumpsters, residents now pay “We used to get 25 cents a $4 per yard while nongallon for used oil, noted residents pay $8. Recyclable Wilson. “Now they will come items may be left at no and get it, but they wont’ pay charge, but must be sorted. for it.” This may be part of the pro­ He estimated that less than blem, suggested Ted $1,000 a year comes into the Spoelstra, Nashville President operation from the sale of Pro Tern. recyclables, adding that iron “There is so much going in and heavy metals are the only those big dumpsters that items now being sold. doesn’t belong there,” he Scott Decker, one of said. Nashville’s two represenHe also cited the inconve­ nient location of the center and its limited hours. It is open only on Saturday. He said he believes more people would recycle if not for those two factors. “The main thing they want is convenience,” said Spoelstra. “And they don’t want to store the stuff for a week.” Spoelstra suggested establishing a drop-off site at a convenient location in town for recyclable items such as newspaper, glass, plastics, and cans. He reported that he had discussed a potential drop site at Carl’s Market with the store owner and had received a favorable response. It would be necessary, however, to keep the site by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A sizeable portion of the Nashville council meeting Thursday was devoted to con­ sidering ways to enhance recycling in the community. The talk was prompted by rising costs of operating the local Transfer-Recycling Center on Casgrove Street. That facility, operatedjoint­ ly by the village of Nashville and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove, has served the community for the past decade. Bill Wilson, chairman of the Transfer-Recycling Board, who was present at the meeting, said the cost of operating the center the first year was only $1,300. Now the annual operational cost is $35,000. Other than gate fees and sale of recyclables, this expense must be borne equally by the three governmental — NOTICE — Ordinance Amendment Please be advised that the Village of Nashville Zoning Or­ dinance has been amended in Chapter XIII “Special Uses” to delete (d) Gatherings for outdoor events, (h) Roadside market stand, (o) Bazaar, festival, etc., and (p) Christmas tree sales. 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Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! : BINGO : I maple valley H.S. cafeteria ! {THURSDAYS • 6:30 P.iyi.B tOoon Open 5:30 - Early Birds 6:15 ! of $45 an hour for two men and a boom truck, plus $35 per stump. — Eliminated two parking spaces on Main Street to enhance visibility at the two major intersections in the business district. Parking will be banned in the space just south of Washington Street on the east side of Main, and in the space just north of Sher­ man Street on the west side of Main. These spaces were among ones that previously had been banned, but they were not re-marked that way in the state’s recent repaving project. — Heard Nita Brown and Genevieve Hafner of the Put­ nam Library Board request new eaves and gutters for the old portion of the library. They presented bids ranging from $988 to $2,737 for conventional-style eavestroughing and one for $3,132 for a new type of rain deflector. The council requested more information before making a decision. — Agreed to a write a letter of support for JeffBeebe, who has plans to develop apart­ ments in the upper floor ofthe Gribbin Block. State law re­ quires installation of an elevator, which would make the cost of renovation propro­ hibitive, said Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer, who recently had spoken with Beebe about the matter. She said he is seeking a variance from the state, and the letter of local support will help. — Canceled its Nov. 22 meeting because it falls on Thanksgiving Day. The next regular session will be on Dec. 13. Scholarship fund adds two new 'funders' James and Beatrice Pino joined the list of 1990 Funders ofthe Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship with their $100 donation last week. Glenn Hoefler Memorial is the other latest entry in the growing list of 1990 MVMS Funders. Contributions in memory of him were received from: Jack and Joyce Rathbum, Dick and Rachael Weiler, John and Mary Rodri­ quez, Jayne and Fred Rodri­ quez, Kay and Wilbur Marsh, Stan and Marie Venton, Charlotte and Henryd Cowell, Shirley and Bill Stanton, San­ dra and Jim Kiger, Shirley and Charles Imhoff, Kate and Ron Houck, Les and Virginia Fox, Mike and Vickie Fox, Jim and JoAnn Zemke and Bud and Audrey Omman. Phyllis Kilpatrick and fami­ ly donated in memory of Dellabelle Randall Murphy, Kenneth and Janet Fieghner in memory of Greta Firster, and John and Janet Palmer in memory of George Frith. Donations in memory of Thelma Stewart were received from Earl and Mary Blake and Bob and Joyce Blake. Dorothy Carpenter and Junia Jarvie donated in honor of the 1990 SMAA Champion Football team. Thanksgiving Community dinner set for Nov. 16 Maple Leaf Grange will have a Thanksgiving Com­ munity Supper Friday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be entertainment and turkey and all the trimm­ ings will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass. This is a free meal for everyone. Chicken & Fish Fry V.F.W. POST 8260 NASHVILLE, Ml November 16, 1990 Adults s4.25 Children s2.75 — ALL YOU CAN EAT — �SMMA TITLE WINNERS ^9yyLER 6 MV 35, BRONSON MV 27, OLIVET 8 Regional Playoffs — • MV 14, SAGINAW • MV 21, ERIE-MASON 6 MV 34, ST. PHILIP 12 8 • MV 14, PENNFIELD 0 • MV 56, HOPKINS 0 • MV 27, BELLEVUE 0 • MV 27, PORTLAND 6 NOUVEL 0 MV 7, MUSKEGON OAK RIDGE 28 Eaton Federal Savings Bank Kent Oil Co. Nancy’s Beauty Shop 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-1830 M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Vermontville Hardware Bob’s Service Shop Mace Pharmacy 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 Wheeler Marine Service 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 South M-66, Nashville Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. 112 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9500 The Carpenter’s Den 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 Phone 852-9377 Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 O’Dell’s Towing 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 Furniture Stripping by Elaine and Stuart 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 Sport Stuff Styles*R-Us Hecker Agency 224 N. Main, Nashville 852-1757 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Powers Service 13316 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 State Farm Insurance — Ruth Hughes — 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 848-8488 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1985 or 852-1986 The Ole Cookstove 174 S. Main, Vermontville Hours: Monday-Thursday 7-3; Saturday 7-8 Phone 852-9609 Mirror’s Image 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 Hometown Lumber 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland 10030 Thomapple Lk. Rd., Michigan Entertainment Center Nashville Phone 852-9481 105 Washington St., Nasvhille Phone 517-852-9301 Diana’s Place Sweet and How Good 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Homes 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-0840 Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 999 Reed St., Nasvhille Phone 852-1991 Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods Maple Valley Real Estate Citizen’s Elevator Company 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 The Outpost Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 1515 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1000 Bakery ■ Pizza - Subs ■ Videos ■ Pop 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 13. 1990 — Page 10 Lions' playoff football team is treated to pancake breakfast Maple Valley's varsity cheerleaders reflect the spirit of the community as they display pennants and posters just prior to departure for the Lions battle with Oakridge Saturday. The team and coaches went to Muskegon by chartered bus. Three school buses carried the MVHS band and cheerleaders (from left) Stacy Wood, Dede Cantrell, Kim Tutt, Amy Roscoe, Angel Bryan and Nicole Closson. Maple Valley varsity football players filled up on pancakes and sausage Friday morning in a special event at the school. Fassett Body Shop I — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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 COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL DWYER, SUPPORTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FORREST BURD MOVED THE ADOP­ TION O£ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 10-25-90 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE TEMPORARY USE OF VILLAGE PROPERTY FOR THE SALE OF GOODS OR SER­ VICES OR FOR EVENTS AT WHICH ADMISSION IS CHARGED. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1. Any person, enterprise or group shall not hold a sale or event on Village property or right-of-way to which admission is charged or at which goods or services are sold without first obtaining a temporary use permit. Section 2. (1) Applications for a temporary use permit shall be made to the Village Clerk who may issue a permit only upon receiving assurances that such rules as the village council may prescribe will be complied with and after notify­ ing all members of the village council that the application has been received. If any member of the village council ob­ jects to the issuance of a temporary use permit, the matter shall be placed on the next council agenda. (2) The Village council shall adopt rules pertaining to tem­ porary use permits. Such rules may include provision for an application fee and other conditions or guidelines controlling the issuance of temporary use permits. Section 3. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after its adoption. Passed and adopted by the Village council the 25th day of October, 1990. RAYMOND HINCKLEY, Village President ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk YEAS: Raymond Hinckley, Ted Spoelstra, Forrest Burd, Sue Van Dersk, Richard Chaffee and Carol Dwyer NAYS: None ABSENT: Chip Smith ABSTAIN: None 'Go, Lions’ posters were furnished by J-Ad Graphics and its advertisers to decorate windows of vehicles that carried fans to Saturday’s game. Maple Valley football players, coaches, managers and cheerleaders got a special send off Friday morning for the big game at Muskegon Saturday. The Lions were scheduled to take on Muskegon Oakridge in the second round of the Class C post-season playoffs. The teaching staff at the junior-senior high school treated them to a pancake breakfast in the home economics room. Carl’s Market donated orange juice and sausage for the event and teachers con­ tributed money to purchase other ingredients of the hearty meal. Faculty volunteers, both men and women, took charge of preparation and kitchen duties. Organizers say some 75 to 100 meals were served between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. Teacher Bill Kipp flipped flapjacks for the football team. Faculty members volunteered for duties in the home economics kitchen. Business Services GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOISAus [GKtRlt MERCHHDISt 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616*527*2724 Special Education teacher Becky Jamros, one of the staff volunteers who helped with the event, gives Mike Martin a refill. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 — Page 11 Lions lose 28-7 in Saturday's regional playoff game, Jeff Moore(with ball) breaks loose from an Eagle defender. Moore had 39 yards on nine carries. Ron Merrill is upended by a pair of Oakridge players as he heads upfield. Merrill injured his knee early in the second half and palyed sparingly the rest of the way. regional championship, was misleading. It was one of the closest 21-point games anyone will ever see. Oakridge dominated the first half, running 31 plays to the Lions’ 12, and outgaining Maple Valley 193-49. The big weapons for the third-ranked Eagles were Nelson and 5-11, 187-pound running back Tim Postema, who had 72 yards on 10 firsthalf carries. The pair combined for the Eagles first score, a 30-yard halfback option pass from Nelson to Postema. Bo Fredrickson tallied the extra point to give Oakridge a 7-0 lead in the final minute of the first quarter. After a Maple Valley punt, the Eagles marched 72 yards in 12 plays with the help of a 15-yard face mask penalty. Postema scored from eight yards out to give the Eagles a 13-0 lead. Fredrickson hook­ ed the extra point. The Lions gained just 35 yards on the ground in the first half. Leading rusher Dan Franks carried only once for four yards in the half, mainly because the Eagles had con­ trolled the ball. Lions’ coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said that he told his players at halftime that they could still win. “We knew coming in that we needed to run the ball ef­ fectively in order to keep the ball away from Nelson and Postema,” he said.“ We knew they had a lot of speed in their backfield.” In the second half, the Lion linemen blew the Eagles off the ball and opened some big holes for Franks and Jeff Moore. Late in the third quarter, the Eagle defense stiffened and forced a Scott Casteele punt. An Oakridge player roughed Casteele on the play, which gave the lions the ball at the Eagle 30. Six plays later, Franks scored on a five-yard run. Jason Hoefler nailed the extra point to pull the Lions to within six points, 13-7. Maple Valley then stopped Oakridge on three plays, forc­ ed a punt, and took over at its Wl Mftof & Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM K • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION fiTl STA-RITE PUMPS ■ | Do-it-yourself • 11A” 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 own 36-yard line. The Lions drove to the Oakridge 36 before Wall forc­ ed the fumble. Postema made it 28-7 with only 1:23 left in the bailgame, when he scored his third TD ofthe day, a 12-yard run. The Eagles drove 32 yards for the score, which was set up by another Lion fumble. Oakridge outgained Maple Valley 334-220, including a 295-196 advantage on the ground. Perhaps more impor­ tant, the Eagles did not turn the ball over. Nelson led the Eagle rushing attack with 118 yards on 16 carries, while backfield mate Postema added 99 yards on 14 tries. Oakridge quarter­ back Tracy Ruel completed the only pass he attempted for nine yards. Franks led the Lions with 62 yards on 13 carries. Jeff Moore chipped in with 39 yards in nine tries. Ron Mer­ rill, who injured his knee on the second half kickoff, played sparingly the rest of the way. “Our offensive line did a super job in the second half,” Mittelstaedt said. “The kids have a lot to be proud of. They really had a super year.” Maple Valley concluded its season with a 10-1 record overall and the SMAA championship. 4-H Jr. Livestock group to meet A general memebership meeting for the 4-H Jr. Livestock Association will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Business on the agenda will include setting the beefweigh­ in date, educational program updates and review ofpossible rule changes for the association. SOME ROUND BALERS TIE. SOME WRAP. THE 435 AND 535 DO BOTH. It’s like having your cake and eating it, too. If you specify the surface wrap option, John Deere 435 and 535 Round Balers can either twine-tie bales automatically or wrap them in plastic mesh. Whichever way you wish, according to the situation. You’ve got real versatility — without buying two balers or being limited to one choice. You also enjoy exclusive John Deere features like self-cleaning diamond tread nylon/poly belts. Stop in and check out the complete feature-option lineup. The 435 and 535 are the best baler packages. We’ve got them wrapped, tied and waiting for you right now. ALSO AVAILABLE O% FINANCING OR LOW RATE FINANCING or Finance Waiver ’til April 91 • Plus Early Bird Incentives LEADERSHIPAT WORK" THORNARPLE VALLEY au oouin Hastings (616) 945-9526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 — Page 12 Lions take second in SMAA cage race The girls’ varsity basketball team ended their last week of the regular season with two victories. The Lions grabbed a 67-33 Parents’ Night win against Bellevue Wednesday, and Fri­ day they captured a 50-41 triumph over Olivet. These two wins gave the Lions a final regular season record by 12 wins and 8 losses. Twelve Lions contributed to the scoring against Bellevue. Leigh Stine had her seasonhigh game with 10 points. Sara DeGroot highlighted the evening with a midcourt three-point shot at the buzzer to end the first half. The Lions outscored Bellevue 36-14 during the se­ cond half. Other Lions adding to the scoring were Kayli Orman eight, Jennifer Swartz and Jennifer Phenix, seven each, and Debra Joostbems and An- Anna Goodrich, Jennifer Swartz, Emily Butler, Kayli Orman, Debra Joostbems, Lisa Long, and Tammy Ashley to finish out their high school careers,’’ said coach Jerry Reese. Janet Boldrey led the Lions scorers with eight points while Debra Joostbems, Lisa Long, Jennifer Phenix and Tammy Ashley added seven points na Goodrich six apiece. Maple Valley secured se­ cond place in the SMAA league race by defeating Olivet Friday night. The Eagles entered halftime with a 21-18 lead, but during the second half, the Lions us­ ed a very effective press to gain a 32-20 advantage. “This win was an excellent way for the seniors Tina Yost, each. Maple Valley started district tournament play Mon­ day night against Carson City at Carson City at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, the winner of the Carson City-Maple Valley contest will play Bath at 7 p.m. The district champion­ ship game will be Friday night at 7 p.m. Jayvee girl eagers ends season 10-10 The junior varsity basket­ ball ended its season last week by splitting a pair of games with Bellevue and Olivet. On Wednesday, the JV Lions went on a tear, blowing Bellevue out, 60-24. The Lions’ jumped out to a 17-6 first quarter lead and never looked back. They took a 28-11 halftime lead and Powers Service outscored the Broncos, 32-13, in the second half. All ten Lions scored in the game. Lori Carpenter led the way with 16 points, including three, 3-pointers, Renee Rosin added 10 points, Kelly Eastman, seven points and 12 rebounds and Mindy Shoup six points. On Friday night, the Lions hosted Olivet in their last game of the year. It was a slow start for the Lions, trail­ ing 8-2 at the end of one and 17-12 at the half. The Lions then turned it on in the third quarter, outscoring the Eagles 14-9 to tie the game at the end of three 26-26. Then, early in the fourth quarter, the Lions took the lead for the first time in the game, 31-29, but were unable to hold on, as three straight turnovers gave Olivet six straight points and the win, 41-37. Becky Corkwell led the Lions with nine points. Stacee Hawkins added eight and Retha Byrd six. Samantha Hughes had seven rebounds. The JVs ended their season at 10-10. will be CLOSED New sessions starting locally for karate, gymnastics for Deer Hunting NOV. 19 thru NOV. 24 Karate and gymnastic classes will begin a new ses­ sion again this week. Karate classes are offered at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville and are open to boys and girls from kindergarten up. Open karate classes are for boys and girls ages 7 and up, 133 SOUTH MAIN, NASHVILLE WE ARE THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN BARRY COUNTY FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Barry County's Largest and Most complete Printing Facility (616) 945-5078 I FAX: (616) 945-5192 Located at... 1952 n. Broadway in Just North of the City Limits Hastings as well as adults. New people are always welcome. Classes are held Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. for junior karate and 6 to 8 p.m. for open karate. Gymnastics classes are held at Fuller Street School in Nashville Thursdays after school. Classes are taught by Kari Thompson of Superior Gymnastics in Grand Rapids. Classes are open to boys and girls 4 years and older. Anyone may enroll for first session of the class. A fee is charged for these classes. For further information, call the Maple Valley Com­ munity Education office at 852-9275. Red Cross blood drive is Nov. 16 at M.V. Schools The annual Barry County Red Cross blood drive held at the Maple Valley High School is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 16 with hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The goal for this year’s drive islOO pints. Don Turner, executive director ofthe BCRC, praised the efforts of the students during last year's drive. "At last year’s blood drive, over 90 percent of the senior class was actively involved in the blood drive," he noted. It's not too late for winter wheat! Wet conditions in October have delayed planting of some winter wheat in Eaton County. Many farmers are concern­ ed that yield losses will occur in wheat if it is not planted in early October. MSU research has proven that winter wheat can be planted throughout the month of October without yield loss. Farmers are advised to wait until field conditions improve to plant wheat, even if they need to wait until early November. Seed rates should be increased to three bushels per acre for very late plantings. Batemans to observe golden anniversary Arthur and Margaret (Furniss) Bateman of Nashville will mark their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 21. They were married in the home where they now live, at 336 N. Queen St., on Nov. 21, 1940. Due to Arthur's illness the anniversary will be a family celebration at home. Their daughter, Gail, and son-in-law Henry Tinsey of Farmington Hills; grandchildren Bradley and Suzanne of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, and son Thomas Bateman of Tampa, Fla. will help them celebrate. Food crop plentiful as holiday season nears Mother Nature has in large part cooperated with American farmers this grow­ ing season and, as a result, American shoppers have a wide array oftraditional foods for everyday as well as holi­ day eating. The cranberry crop now looks to be about 4 percent below last year’s crop. The fresh marketing season has been drastically shortened, so there will be adequate supplies for processed products. Con­ sumers’ best opportunity for buying fresh cranberries will be during the two weeks prior to Thanksgiving. Shoppers would do well to purchase Christmas supplies at the same time. The shorter Michigan apple crop won’t limit fresh supplies (which are excellent quality,” but will likely result in higher prices for processed apple products. A good crop of sweet potatoes will be available for the holiday season. This year’s turkey will cost 8 to 10 cents more per pound than a year ago if retail prices completely reflect wholesale prices. Major Michigan retailers may elect to “eat” all or some of the increased cost rather than passing it on to consumers. They will likely attempt to hold their costs down by requiring that a minimum order be purchased in addition to the specially priced turkey. The biggest Florida orange crop in a decade has just been forecast by the USDA. The crop outlook is almost 50 per­ cent larger than last year’s and includes a 95 million box prediction for early, mid­ season and Naval oranges. The grapefruit crop forecast calls for an increase of 41.5 percent. Retail prices should GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. decrease and fruit quality in­ crease by mid-November. A 20 percent reduction last week in the price of frozen orange juice concentrate puts it at the lowest wholesale price ' in more than a year. Price reductions should be reflected in lower retail prices at the supermarket soon. Egg prices are unusually firm for this time of year, as producers gear up for increas­ ed demand during the holidays. One new factor in­ fluencing egg prices: increas­ ed sales to the U.S. govern­ ment for troops in the Middle East. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS Residential Commercial Farm . We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK. RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 13, 1990 Page 13 GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30,1990 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS TRUST ANO AGENCY FUNO COMARATIVE BALANCE SHEET LIABILITIES MO FUNO BALANCE TO: CITIZENS OF THE MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Liabilities - None -0- Fund Balance 3,592 TOTALLIABILITIES ANO FUND BALANCE The financial information is taken from the school annual financial report and audit report prepared by the school and filed with the State Department of Education. This financial information is for the period ending June 30,1990. 3,606 3 820 241 EXPENDITURES Cost of Sales Other Total Expenditures 1989 656,188 686 12,457 1,862 6,700 4,479 618,594 1,935 126 23,228 2,467 6,700 9,824 W2.37? 662,874 875 2,175 644 -0- 679,322 662,230 rir/ ta amp Supporting Services! Guidance Libraries Audio-Visual Board of Education Administration Office of Principals Operation I Maintenance of Plant Pupil Transportation Central Services Playground Supervision Employee Benefits Total Supporting Services 1,919,485 3,034,401 97,955 147,931 1,797,926 2,919,785 91,808 141,481 5,215,327 4,hs!om 1,3)0,629 1,IX,836 2)0,759 66,112 2,305 78, IX 598,097 1^447858 1,253,360 1,081,OX 218,164 61,270 2,853 62,215 543,3X 3,222,236 92,419 63,668 61,194 1,710 29,722 96,615 2X.245 514,825 337,231 43,X2 1,258 197,661 Capital Outlay: Instruction Supporting Services Total Capital Outlay 5,065,251 28,815 95,169 123,9W 5,189,235 Total Expenditures - Forward l/KB ii i A!» H tytf fl* I1!fl tir 4,900,166 54,347 144,498 if2^ 0 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES EXPENDITURES 6 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE Cash Total Revenues - Forwarded 5,215,327 4,965,000 Total Expenditures • Forwarded 5,189,235 5,099,011 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 26,092 1,933 LIABILITIES ANO FUNO BALANCE -0- -0- 3.451 1,933 TOTALLIABILITIESAND FUNO BALANCE MAPLE VMLEY SCHOOLS ATHLETICS COWARATIYE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES 6 CHANGES IN FUNO BALANCE FOR THE FISCM YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1990and 1989 FUNO BALANCE - July1 51,499 FUNO BALANCE - June3° 51,356 9.000 EXCESS OR REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES ANO OTHER FINANCING USES OPERATING - 29.01 MILLS 28,172 25,118 5,029 2,252 35,453 2.520 4,763 32,401 EXPENDITURES Officiating 6 Other Services Equipment 6 Supplies Dues, Fees, Meetings 6 Travel Payment to Athletic Boosters Cost of Fundraising Total Expenditures 8,388 X.064 3,006 -0­ 1,477 42.935 7,984 26,IX 2,594 158 -0­ 36,874 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENOITIMES (7,482) (4,473) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Transfer From General Fund 9,000 6,000 EXCESS OF REVENUES ANO OTHER FINANCING EXPENDITURES SOURCES OVER. (UROER) “ 1,518 1,527 REVENUES Admissions and Fees Donations, Fundraising Activities L Advertisements Sales of Supplies Total Revenues 1,933 FUNO BALANCE - July 1 3.451 FUNO BALANCE - June 30 Assyria Baltimore Carmel Castleton Chester Hastings Kalamo Maple Grove Sunfield Vermontville Trailer Tax 17,092 (140,011) 802,241 FUND BALANCE - June 30 £Z2aJU &L122. REVENUES Student Lunches Student a la Carte Adult Lunches Adult a la Carte Hi Ik Special Events Interest Federal Aid - Cash - Commodities Total Revenues Supplies Refuse Service Laundry EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES FUNO BALANCE - July 1 FUNO BALANCE - June 30 21,524.24 6.7X.27 3,292.63 494.763.86 137,321.73 1.291.M 238,380.69 316,744.84 116,707.18 491,986.46 3,870.00 1. 1,001.64 313.57 153.23 22.961.66 6,830.59 11,046.63 14,471.96 5,624.78 22,894.92 64.94 741,960 232,274 113,500 17,008,681 5,059,700 8,182,690 10,719,987 4,166,500 16,959,201 Assyria Baltimore Castleton Chester Ralamo Maple Grove Sunfield Vermontville Industrial 6 Coanerc la) Facilities Tai ft.M3.tt Total Roll MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS GENERM FIXED ASSETS GROUP OF ACCOUNTS STATEMENT OF VALUES JUNE X, 1990 Balance 7-1-89 (1) Land (2) Buildings (2) Fixed Equipment (2) Movable Equipment (2) Property In the Open (3) Buses Additions Increase (Decrease) In Value Balance 6-W-9O 99,488 99,488 9,591,992 192,534 9,784,526 426,639 3,092 429,731 1.93 2,145,450 (34,029) 39,M5 2,140,114 200.249 200,249 276,059 Total 12,734,541 1990 1989 Cash Investments Taxes Receivable Oue From General Fund Accrued Interest Receivable 18,477 42,000 32 2,175 568 14,253 46,000 .0gg2 112,095 (74,407) 151.460 87,190 313,747 (1) Cost Estimated In PriorYears (2) Replacement Insurable Value per Appraisal Kalama 100,’ Michigan, dated March 28, 1990 (3) Cost less Amortliatlon Based on 7-Year Life -063,252 60,911 63,25? £L237 Maplewood Elementary (Including relocatable classrooms) Fuller Street Elementary 16 (Including relocatable classrooms) 1989 90,044 10.070 6,255 1,333 7,839 73 2,454 77,9X 23,810 86,066 10,635 7,203 1,841 7,149 101 2,616 80,031 28,694 zzrns 99,XI 22,556 73,839 12,252 3.640 3,995 8,581 1,706 992 440 369 114 190 226 75 526 SEE 96,952 23,757 72,511 6,114 3,626 3,923 8.012 1.7X 943 -0­ 149 391 211 286 31 2,000 220,636 1990 1989 20,207 9 11,197 10,673 31,785 49 12,479 7,027 47.640 41.794 JU52 1989*90 TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE REVENUES Current Tax Roll Interest on Investments Adjustment on Prior Year's Taxes Total Revenues EXPENDITURES Bonds Retired Bond Interest Paying Agent Fees 1 Expenses Adjustment L Write-off of Prior,Years' Taxes Miscellaneous Total Expenses 2,321 1,285 41,794 51,340 1990 1989 85,364 6,110 -07T374 80,736 5,376 55 80,000 8,925 112 88 8 1033 2,341 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 60,911 FUNO BALANCE -.July 1 Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Plus Master's 20 Semester Hrs. Degree Master's Plus Specialist 20 Semester Hrs. Degree W/T67 75,000 11,456 112 -0­ -0- (401) Minimum 517,555 18,229 18,876 19.522 20,168 Maxinun 30,982 32,172 33,314 34.454 35.594 Total teacher salaries amounted to 52,816,918 this,past school year, The number of full time equated classroom teachers iwas 87 during the 1 1989-90 school year. The ratio of pupils to certif.l_e_d e. mrployees holding valid Michigan teacher certificates was 17.6 to 1 during the 1989-90 school year. fThere were thirty-six separate accounts held In the trust and agency fund at the close of the school year amounting to $51,356.43. General receipts during the school year amounted to $141,202.33 coivared with expenditures of $141,344.55. The school district ended the school year June X, 1990 with a cash and Investment balance of $656,188 compared with $618,594 as of June X, 1989. Accounts Receivable amounted to $14,319 June X, 1990 compared with Accounts Receivable In the amount of $25,695 as of June X. 1989. The projected budget for the 1990-91 school year shows a balanced budget with anticipated receipts being $4,866 greater than anticipated expenditures. The school district was In good financial condition June X. 1990 and the future financial outlook for the school district Is very positive at this time. 61,312 RXPLE VALIEV SCHOOLS 60,911 FUNO BALANCE - June 30 SCHEDULEOPOELlNQlANT TAXES RECEIVABLE JUNE 30, 19M MAPLE VMLEY SCHOOLS LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF GENERM LONG TERN DEBT JUNE 30, 1990 and 1989 'tfttr of Levy 6ENER4L FUNO 1984 1990 1989 63,252 60,911 111,748 194,089 175.000 TOTAL ASSETS 2,226 1.366 -0- MAPLE VMLEY SCHOOLS DEBT RETIREMNT FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES. EXPENDITURES 6 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE FISCM YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1990and 1989 Amountsto be Provided for Retirement of Bonds 1990 292 4?,OQ6 AmountsAvailable for Retirement of Debt 1989 The full time student enrollment during the 1989-W school year was 1,656 students In grades K-12 compared with 1,707 students during the 1988-89 school year. The enrollment during the 1963-64 s! c“hool year was 1,512 students. There was one non-resident student enrolled during the 1989-90 school year. LIABILITIES ANO FUNO BALANCE > 3.700 51.340 7 Kellogg Elementary STUDENT ENROLLMENT Cash Accounts Receivable Federal Aid Receivable Inventory TOTAL LIABILITIESANO FUNO BALANCE 1990 18 Administration Building Fund Balance 3.592 6' Associates, Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 35 (Including relocatable classrooms) 126 MAPLE VMLEY SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICE COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1990 and 1989 ASSETS ASSETS DcyO No. of Classrooms School Bui Idlngs liabilities Account Payable (8.546) Report by 63.252 TOTAL ASSETS MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS BOOKSTORE COMPARATIVE BALANCE SIKET JUNE 30, 1990 and 1989 TOTAL ASSETS Tax Roll 741.960 232.274 113,500 17,054.881 4,733,600 44,519 8,217,190 10,918,487 4.023,000 16.959,201 406 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCESIKET JIM 30, 1990 and1989 ASSETS S.E.V. 6,000 662,230 Cash Inventory 44,660 DEBT - 1.35 MILLS 1989 (134,011) FUNO BALANCE - July 1 4 6,839 MAPLE VMLEY SOBOLS SOCDIA.E OF 1989 TAX ROLLS 8Y TOWNSHIP JUNE X, 1990 ToUl Roll 1990 ASSETS OTHER FINANCING USES Transfer to School Service Fund - Athletics Food Storage Repairs 6 Maintenance Dues 6 Meetings Vehicle Expense. Sales Tax Miscellaneous Capital Outlay Total Expenditures ft 3,451 (143) Township Fund Balance 1989 Labor Employees* Insurance Employees* Retirement Workers* Compensation Insurance iOft 152,967 TOTALASSETS Liabilities Oue to General Fund 1990 XXPENDITURES Food L Milk Federal Commodities Used 0 I 141,345 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 1989 51.499 159.806 3.606 1990 51,499 141,202 3, $92 ASSETS 51,356 51,356 REVENUES FUNOBALANCE -June 30, MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS ATKETICS COWARATIVE BALANCE SIRET JUNE 30, 1990 and 1989 -0- COMARATIVE STATEMNT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES L CHANGES IN FUNO BALANCE LIABILITIES ANDFUND BALANCE ft ft ( 342 -0- 5,099,011 MAPLE VMLEY SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICE COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES 6 CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE FISCM YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1990 and 1989 ft 1,104 258 EXPENDITURES TOTAL LIABILITIESAM) FUNO BALANCE [5 w r. TOTM LIABILITIES ANO FUNO BALANCE 3.264 TOTAL ASSETS na^ir tawjF® fcmii jjaksioWl® Fund Balance 1,677,930 Total Current Operating Expenses Ms 1989 101,764 67,116 64,579 2,245 31,860 103,490 251,672 392,096 354,864 42,X5 -0­ 208,342 Speech Therapy iodi 1990 1,445 259 1,704 3,606 662,074 MAPLE VMLEY SOBOLS GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES 6 CHANGES IN FUNO BALANCE FOR THE FISCM YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1990 6 1989 EXPENDITURES Instruction! Elementary Secondary (Jr. 6 Sr. High) Special Education Vocational Education Band Department Compensatory Education Employee Benefits Total Instruction 19,581 30,000 1.918 -AU22 FUNOBALANCE -July 1 Fund Balance REVENUES Local Sources Stale Sources Federal Sources Intermediate Sources Other Transactions Total Revenues • Forward (14) Liabilities None TOTAL LIABILITIES ANO FUNO BALANCE Ktilkpiglitg 946 129 T7U75 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES LIABILITIES ANO FUNO BALANCE Fund Balance 1989 19,356 30.000 2,000 Liabilities None Other 1990 Accounts Payable Due to Debt Fund 1990 ASSETS LIABILITIES ANO FUNO BALANCE REVENUES MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1990 L 1989 TOTAL ASSETS 1990 and 1989 TOTALASSETS Copies of the annual report and school audit are available at the school administration building if anyone wishes to see one Cash 6 Investments Taxes Receivable Due From Debt Retirement Fund Accounts Receivable - I.S.O. - State Inventories Prepaid Insurance 30, Cash Investments Accrued Interest Receivable CCM»ARAFIVE STATFMNT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES I CHANGES IN FINO BALANCE FOR THE FISCM YEMS ENDED JUNE X, 1990and 19B9 Total Revenues ASSETS JIM 3,606 255.000 LIABILITIES Term Bonds Payable TOTAL LIABILITIES 175,000 255,000 175,000 255.000 Oeiinovent 6-30-89 1949 Collections Tax Roll 1949 - 1990 0.00 0.00 661.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,832,621.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,832,596.49 M34.W M32.6?i.4Q M32.596.4J 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 85,363.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 85,362.76 lUlMi 8$,3<2.76 M22.99 1985 1986 1M7 19M 1989 Yetel DEBT 4ETIREMNT FUNO 1944 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Total 61.10 0.00 0.00 30.78 0.00 0.00 Utile Off ef Uncollectible 1,222.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.® DelInqvent 6-30-90 0.00 0.00 aoo 661.51 aoo 24.91 _ 61.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 61 JO 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.78 0.00 1.16 31.94 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. November 13. 1990 — Page 14 AAA Michigan offers home heating tips for consumers flows, remove dirt and soot, The average cost of home heating oil has shot up 43 per- and clean ignitions and con­ cent since the end of the last tact points to improve furnace heating season, primarily efficiency.” A service call costs around driven by the Persian Gulf crisis. For those heating with $75, Cullen said. Other energy and cost sav­ oil this winter, it’s time to take some simple steps to conserve ing tips provided by AAA Michigan and the Michigan fuel and save money. “One way to reduce fuel Public Service Commission consumption up to 10 percent include: • Furnances that operate at is to have an oil furnace ser­ viced annually,” said AAA less than 70 percent efficiency Michigan Community Safety may be improved up to 15 Services Manager Robert V. percent by purchasing a Cullen. “A service technician retrofit. A retrofit involves will replace filters, adjust air replacing the old burner with | coo unc Maplewood School Wednesday, Nov. 14 Taco’s w/lettuce and cheese, peas, bread and but­ ter, peaches. Thursday, Nov. 15 . Hot dogs, tater tots, corn, birthday cake, pears. Friday, Nov. 16 Pizza, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, cherries. Monday, Nov. 19 Lasagna, corn, peanut but­ ter sandwich, pears. Tuesday, Nov. 20 Sliced turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls and butter, peas, fruit jello, cranberries. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Nov. 14 Sliced ham/bun, corn, apricots. Thursday, Nov. 15 Chili, crackers, pickle spear, peach, peanut butter sandwich. Friday, Nov. 16 B.B.Q.’s/bun, french fries, applesauce, cookje. Monday, Nov. 19 Goulash, peas,'apple cherry crisp, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, Nov. 20 Cheeseburger/bun, pickle slices, green beans, peaches. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Nov. 14 *Salad, *Pizza, mixed vegetables, pineapple, bread. Thursday, Nov. 15 *Salad, * Lasa g n a, ♦McLion (Bar B Q Ribs/bun, peas, roll and butter, salad, bar. Friday, Nov. 16 ♦Salad, *Burritos, *Sauce and cheese, green beans, ap­ plesauce, bread sticks. Monday, Nov. 19 ♦Salad, *Taco’s/shell, let­ tuce and cheese, peas, peaches, bread sticks. Tuesday, Nov. 20 ♦Salad, *Pizza, com, ap­ ple, no salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. a new high efficiency flame retention burner, replacing the combustion chamber lining and sealing air leaks into the chamber. A retrofit costs $500 and up. Current levels of fumance efficiency can be checked by a service technician. • Insulation can reduce the load on heating equipment by as much as 30 percent. The benefits of investing a few hundred dollars in insulation can last for years. Homeowners should buy the thickness of insulation that provides the best R-value, a number which indicates the amount of resistance the in­ sulation will provide against winter heat loss or summer heat gain. Fiberglass blanket insula­ tion retains an R-factor of 3.1 per inch. Insulating your walls with 3.5 inches of insulation creates an acceptable in­ sulating factor of R-l 1. (One- In the Service. Wallace B. Woodman Army Spec. Wallace B. Woodman has deployed to the Middle East with American military forces participating in Operation Desert Shield. Operation Desert Shield is the largest deployment of U.S. military forces since Vietnam. The operation is in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and threat to Saudi Arabia. “It is the presence of dedicated military people like Spec. Woodman that brings America’s principles to life and gives them strength and meaning,” President George Bush said. The soldier is a military police specialist at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Woodman is the son of Harold R. and T.M. Wood­ man of 2719 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville. He is a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Maple Valley Adult Education High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/90. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 7 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES • MONDAY-THURSDAY Maple Valley Adult Learning Center, 204 N. Main St., Nashville 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Daytime classes begin November 12, 1990 Account?™ ' h°UyfSlen9th' Y°U may attend ClaSSes any ,ime durin9the above hours, counting Math vernment So5ci“al SHtul?d“ies Consum,'s Education GEO Preparation Scl?n"e science „ anc| MORE! EVENING CLASSES • MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Evening Classes Begin November 12 1990 MONDAY TUESDAY Government Office Update includes: Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processing New Office Procedures and More! WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading, Writing, and Spelling Improvement Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Choice of: Intro to Computers Computer Literacy Appleworks Computerized Accounting Welding & Machine Shop THURSDAY U.S. History Accounting Typing, Beg. - Adv. Woodworking & Furniture Making Word Processing, Beg. & Adv. Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School OFFICE HOURS 12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday 852-9275 inch styrofoam retains a factor of R-5 to R-8, depending on the type.) •Caulking and weatherstripping doors and windows can save up to 10 percent in annual energy costs. Do-it-yourselfmaterials cost about $25 for the average home. • Woodburning stoves and fireplaces, which cost bet­ ween $700 and $2,000, are a popular supplement to oil fur­ naces. Savings in energy can be as high as 80 percent. “Before using either of these heating sources, however, homeowners must take precautions to avoid home fires," said Cullen. “Last year in Michigan, woodbuming stove, fireplace and chimney fires were responsible for nearly $8 million in damages.” In 1988, the last year for which information is available, three people died Chad W. Shook Marine Pfc. Chad W. Shook, son of Beanie D. Shook of 9348 Curtis Road, Nashville, has completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. During the 13-week training cycle, Shook was taught the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the per­ sonal and professional stan­ dards traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning pro­ gram and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline were emphasiz­ ed throughout the training cycle. A 1990 graduate of Bellevue High School he join­ ed the Marine Corps in June 1990. Debra Drake Hospital Corpsman Second Class Debra Drake, daughter of Arthur C. Drake of 120 Sherman St., Nashville is sta­ tioned at the Naval Hospital in Norfolk, Va. and is currently waiting for her rotation time to go on the USS Comfort in the Middle East in Support of Operation Desert Sheield. A 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School, she join­ ed the Navy in August 1984. Her address is 9521 19th Bay St., Norfolk, Va. 23518. Help Wanted and 22 were injured in woodstove, fireplace and chimney fires in Michigan. AAA Michigan offers this safety list: • Woodburning stoves, fireplaces and chimneys should be installed and in­ spected regularly by a service technician. • Keep combustibles such as drapes, clothing and Christmas trees away from a stove or fireplace. • Floors and walls around a heating source should be pro­ tected with noncombustible covering or hearth. • Chimneys should be regularly swept for buildup and inspected for cracks by a professional. • Homeowners should con­ tact their insurance company regarding their levels of coverage on fire damage. Vermontville Lions leader earns Melvin Jones Award Eugene Fisher of Vermontville has received the Melvin Jones Award from Lions International. The honor is conferred for commitment to Lionism and concern for the welfare of others, and for service at the local, district and state levels of Lions clubs. At the district level, Fisher has served on the board for braille transcribing in Jackson, the Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids, as state editor, All-State band, White Cane sales and has been leadership chairman the last six years. Fisher locally has been chairman of the Community Calendar, flu shot campaigns, Las Vegas Night, Youth Day, and has chaired the Senior Citizens' Night for the past six years. He is president of the Vermontville Lions, where he has been a member for 23 years with perfect attendance, he has held every office in the local organization except trea­ surer and has received the 100 percent award as president dur­ ing two previous tenures. Fisher has been involved with the District Cabinet for 18 years and has been zone chairman three times. He was District Governor in 1978-79 and has four District Governor Appreciation awards. He also has received the Len Butler District Editor Award, the International Membership Achievement Award, District Governor Extension Award, 100 Percent Michigan Outstanding District Governor Award, 100 Percent International District Governor Award, International President Commendation Award, International President Award and S.A. Dodge Award. Fisher has worked for General Motors in Lansing for the last 37 years, receiving the GM Award for Excellence in Community Activities. He and his wife, Mary, have three daughters and seven grandchildren. The Fishers have been on the Vermontville Syrup Festival for 27 years and Gene is pres­ ident of the Syrup Festival Assocation. Call 945-9554 for M.V. News Action-Ads! Reach over 4,400 area homes Write us a Letter! । \ COMMUNITY COORDINA­ TOR: Build international friendships! I.E.F. needs local representative to place and supervise foreign high school exchange students. Good community/school contacts a must. Training and stipend provided. 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Today, with more than 46 years of continuous and dedicated Lions Club service to his credit, Brumm is still an active member. He had never missed a meeting until illness prevented his attendance at the installation of officers this past September. Last Monday night, the Nashville Lions recognized Nelson Brumm’s dedication and honored his wife, Geneva, for her help and sup- Winter weather to be test for recent paving done in Nashville J-Ad Graphics News Service How it withstands a Michigan winter apparently will be the test of a recent state paving job of Nashville’s Main Street. Ted Spoelstra, village presi­ dent pro tern, learned this in a recent conversation with aides to State Rep. Robert Bender. Spoelstra called Bender’s office in Lansing to get some answers about the blacktopp­ ing, which he calls “the worst I’ve ever seen.” The paving was part of a $131,000 state project to resurface six-tenths of a mile of Nashville’s Main Street (M-66). Concerns about pock marks and poor consistency of the asphalt, especially along the east side of the street in the business district, prompted Spoelstra’s investigation. He said authorities in Lans­ ing were already aware of the problem when he called, because ofan October story in the Maple Valley News con­ cerning the situation. According to information given Spoelstra by Bender’s aides, the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation will ill not sign off on the job umil sometime in the spring. “They (MDOT) are sup- posed to pay (the contractor) right away,” he explained, “but the state is not going to accept it as complete until after winter” to see how it holds up. Rieth-Riley Construction Company was the primary contractor. After Spoelstra registered his disappointment at an October Village Council meeting, the board instructed Village Clerk Rose Heaton to write letters of complaint to the contractor, and to the MDOT. At that time Spoelstra had See Winter, page 2 Holiday decorations brighten Nashville's Main Street J-Ad Graphics News Service There was little about last Tuesday’s balmy weather to denote the upcoming Christmas season, but Nashville’s Main Street took on a festive holiday air that day, when holiday decorations Dean Kosbar of Action Signs of Hastings lamp post decoration into place on a balmy week, adding another chapter to Nashville's old tradition of dressing up Main Street Christmas season. hoists a day last 51-yearfor the were put in place. Lighted street garlands and some 20 lighted lamp post decorations were installed by Action Sign Company of Hastings, using their highrider equipment. Village Department of Public Works employees helped. Nashville has boasted a complete set of holiday street decorations since 1981, thanks to the efforts of the local Chamber of Commerce. The organization gradually had been buying ornaments, but decided to conduct an in­ tensive community solicita­ tion that year to complete the set. They capped the fund drive with a Christmas-in-July celebration. Holiday decoration of Nashville’s Main Street dates back to 1939, when local mer­ chants stretched four garlands of evergreens and colored lights to the center ofthe Main and Maple streets intersec­ tion, and there suspended a lighted cross. Costs of the material were footed by the village. Prior to that time, Nashville’s sole community Christmas decor was a huge evergreen tree in Central Park. It was decked out with colored lights for the first time in 1928 in a project organized and partially financed by the local Woman’s Literary Club. Today, Nashville’s holiday. Main Street glows with large lighted ornaments and simulated greenery, thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and community contributions. port given the organization over the years. Some 60 members, guests and Lions Club dignitaries were present for the dinner event at St. Cyril Hall in Nashville. “People have had their lives made better because of your efforts,” Lions Region 4 Chairman Michael Stone told the Brumms. “I am thankful I can count you among my friends.” Stone said he first met the Brumms in 1985 at a Lions convention at Traverse City. On a lighter note, he added: “Nelson’s been a Lion two years longer than I have been alive. That’s scary!” Stone is associated wtih the Otsego Lions, and his wife, Linda, who accompanied him to Nashville, is president of the Allegan Lioness Club. Other dignitaries present for the occasion were Past District Governor Grandville Cutler and his wife, Betty, of Kalamazoo; Zone Chairman Jeff Van Aman of Hastings; Past District Deputy Gover­ nor -Bernard Ardis-'and wife, Bertha, of Ionia; and State White Cane Chairman Howard Yost and wife, Jan, of Hastings. Yost, a former local elementary principal, told the audience: “Nelson has made a very profound impression on my life in Lionism. He is a credit to your club, your com­ munity and his family.” Geneva and Nelson Brumm cut the special cake served at last Monday's Nashville Lions Club dinner honoring their 46-year association with the organization. He added that Brumm’s “expertise and guidance” has been very beneficial to young members of the organization. Brumm is responsible for sponsoring 31 new members in the Nashville Lions Club See Brumms, page 2 Developer to meet with Nashville Planning Commission Dec. 4 James Lakin of Portland, who has proposed building a 24-unit housing project for senior citizens in Nashville, will meet with the Village Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the council chambers. Lakin said he hopes the meeting can help allay any fears and concerns the com­ mission may have about the proposed project. Lakin and his partner, Paul Grannis of Cedar Springs, developers of several housing projects in the region, have proposed a single-story struc­ ture containing 24 onebedroom units for the elderly and handicapped on a 3.5-acre site just east of C-Sil Corpora­ tion on Reed Street. The proposal had met with tentative approval in discus­ sion by the Village Council, but the Nashville Planning Commission, which is ap­ pointed by the council to review proposed changes in the village zoning ordinance, later rejected the proposal. The site is presently zoned industrial and the planning board recommended not changing that designation, a step which would be necessary for construction of an apartment building. The board has taken the position that the proposed site is one of few industrially-zoned pro­ perties still available in the village. The Planning Commission also questioned whether there would be adequate distance between the apartment house and the C-Sil factory, and had expressed concern whether tenants could be limited to senior citizens since the pro­ ject is to be financed by USDA Farmers Home Administration. In a recent phone interview with the Maple Valley News, Lakin said that the proposed site is desirable “because FmHA looks at available amenities,” and the proximity of Carl’s Market (just across the street) is very favorable to the project. He said the market would be convenient for the elderly, and stressed that the complex can and will be limited to senior citizens. “You must be 62 or older (to rent an apartment in the new complex),” explained Lakin. The only exception will be for a handicapped in­ dividual, who would be eligi­ ble at any adult age. He said he would explain details ofthe FmHA as well as provide data on the dimen­ sions of the proposed building, etc., at the Tuesday night meeting, which is open to the public. In This Issue... • Nashville scouts enjoy Father-Son Cake Bake • Lack of leaders threatens library group • Counselor offers financial aide ideas • Christmas In the Village held in Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 27, 1990 — Page 2 Brumms' honored, Continued from front page Newest Nashville Lion John Hughes is congratulated by Grandville Cutler (right) of Kalamazoo, past district governor. With Hughes is his wife, Ruth, and his Lions Club sponsor, Nelson Brumm. during his tenure. The latest, John Hughes, was inducted at Monday night’s event by Gov. Cutler. Brumm has served the Lions at every level, noted Russ Furlong, president ofthe Nashville club. He said Nelson was “one who gave his all to the Lions.” Furlong presented the Brumms with individual pla­ ques from the Nashville Lions for their“ loyal service and dedication.” Nelson also received a plaque from District 11-C-l, presented by Stone. Brumm has served two terms as president of the local club and two terms as treasurer. He was secretary for 31 years, stepping down only this year. In addition, he is a past district deputy gover­ nor, has been zone chairman, served on the district’s White Cane Committee for many years and on the Diabetes Committee for five years. In 1984 he was awarded life membership in Lions Interna­ tional, and in 1990 received an award from the interna­ tional president as well as the prestigious Melvin Jones award. Both Brumm and his wife, the former Geneva DeVine, are Nashville natives. He was graduated from Michigan Agricultural College (now MSU) and she from Barry County Normal as a schoolteacher. Brumm was a letter carrier for 53 years. The couple also farmed, then owned and operated the Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville □ □ □ □ Medicare Supplements Nursing Home Plans Annuities Hospitalization Plans I would like more information on the items I have checked. Name________ Address_____ City/State/Zip Phone_____ Nashville Dairy, and later were proprietors ofThe Fami­ ly Store on Nashville’s Main Street. Their three daughters and their husbands were special guests at the Lions Club event. They are Annella and James Aurane of Saline; Shirlie and Donald Augustine, and Janice and Jerry Johnson, all of Nashville. The Brumms have been ac­ tive in the community, par­ ticularly in the Nashville Maple Syrup Association which operates by volunteer help witfi proceeds for com­ munity benefit. They also have been involv­ ed in the Nashville United Way and the local Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Geneva was Castleton Geneva Brumm volunteers to phone Nashville Lions each month to take reser­ vations for their dinner meetings. For this and her other service to the club and community, she too was honored at Monday's event at St. Cyril Hall, receiving a plaque presented by Russ Furlong, club president. Township Treasurer for 31 years and treasurer for the local fire and ambulance departments. Geneva also volunteers as the phone person who calls in­ dividual Lions members each month to take reservations for their dinner meetings. “We appreciate everything these two people have done,” noted Cutler, who added that Nelson was considered the best club secretary in their district. Fellow Nashville Lions also gave individual testimonies of appreciation for the couple’s efforts on behalf of the club and community. Brumm responded with thanks, joking “I’ve always known all these good things. I just didn’t know the Lions knew.” CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. . Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Rick Genther, who suc­ ceeded Brumm as club secretary, thanked both Nelson and Geneva for their help and encouragement, and for their challenge to club members. “It stirs up the Lionism in us,” he concluded. Winter to be test for recent paving job , Continued from front page noted that Rieth-Riley has blacktopped other streets in Nashville in the past and had even done his driveway at one time. He said he had always been pleased with their work and that there was no problem with the recent blacktopping of M-66 from Brumm Road north to Coats Grove Road, another state project that was handled by a different contractor. He said a state investigation is under way on the Nashville Main Street project, but he is concerned because the village had already made a required advance payment of $6,600 for its portion of the job. Of that amount, $3,241 was allocated for the blacktopping. “Our bucks are gone,” Spoelstra added. “Are we stuck with this road?” He said he is relying on Bender’s office for redress because he does not know where else to turn for help. At least for the time being, it ap­ pears to be a game ofwait and see. “That’s the way it stands right now,” noted Spoelstra. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL On a more serious note, he said some of the Lions at the dinner would have a problem putting in 46 years with the club, adding: “I didn’t know I was going to be in it for 46 years. I will continue another 46 years if the Good Lord is willing.” VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville 304 Phillips St., Nashville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sun. School ....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... 9:45 ...11 ..... 7 ...... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe North State, Nashville A.M. Worship .. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REV. RON K. BROOKS 301 Fuller St., Nashville GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worshi ......... 7 Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG REV. ALAN METTLER A tribute to Nelson Brumm was read by Nashville Lions Club President Russ Furlong (right), who cited not only his contributions to the club but to his com­ munity as well. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .......9:30 a.m. Sun. School ...... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sunday School .......10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School .......11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 27, 1990 — Page 3 How To Rise Above The Fall Ti The continued decline of the stock market clearly indicates the gamble involved with unsure investments. But with a deposit at Eaton Federal your principal and interest are guaranteed. With our competitive rates you can count your earnings before they happen. At Eaton Federal you not only have FDIC insurance but you also have the strength of one of the highest rated savings banks in the country.1 Our reserves of almost eleven million dollars are over three times the amount required by federal regulations. So, don’t gamble your hard earned money on Wall Street. Enjoy the safety and security of your local Savings Bank - rock solid for over 53 years. At Eaton Federal we appreciate your business! 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Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in the issue of Nov. 27, 1924: Two youngsters jailed for stealing cars Two 16-year-old lads, one of Prichardville and the other whose parents formerly lived in Maple Grove but now live about five miles northeast of Vermontville, escaped Friday night from the detention home at Hastings, and before they were headed in their foolish career, they had stolen two automobiles and a lot of other articles. The boys retired early at the detention home, managed by Rev. and Mrs. Boone, but before retiring had set a ladder up against the house, by means of which they later made their escape. They tried to make way with Mr. Boone’s automobile, but could not get it started. They then went to the home of Will Castelein, southeast of Hastings, where they stole his Star car from his garage. They ran the car out of the garage by hand and about 30 rods down a hill, away from the house, before they started it, headed east. Later in the night they dit­ ched the car near the Turner bridge, west of Nashville, but got a young son of James Ed­ dy to help them get it out. This Mr. Eddy reported to the sheriff’s office promptly the next morning. In the meantime, the boys again had ditched the car on the road east of George Dean’s corners in Maple Grove and could not get it back into the road, so they abandoned it and went cross­ lots to the Kay farm, where they stole a Ford touring car belonging to Clayton Decker. The Decker car was stolen sometime Saturday night, so the boys evidently had lain in hiding in a bam through the day Saturday... Sheriff Parker, Under­ sheriff Quick and Deputy Sheriff Fay Green were all out hunting for the cars and the boys, along with a posse of farmers and others who had become interested in the chase. It was learned that some time Saturday night the boys had broken into a box at a filling station at Cloverdale, where they filled up with gas and oil, besides taking extra gas and oil and some other articles. About one o’clock Monday morning, Sheriff Parker discovered the boys hiding in some bushes a mile southwest ofthe Yankee Springs church, near Gun Lake, and the Decker car had been parked beside the road. When Parker went to arrest the boys they started to run, but when the sheriff pulled his gun they decided to surrender and they were brought to the county jail, where they are now awaiting the disposal of Judge Maple Grove Township native Ward Quick (seen ( here circa-1900) was the Barry County Undersheriff in­ volved in searching for two 16-year-old detention home escapees who planned to drive to Mexico in a stolen car in 1924. Educated at Michigan Agricultural College, Quick was first a rural schoolteacher and later a longtime local businessman. At the time of his death in 1933 at age 60, he was Nashville postmaster. McPeek. Officers discoved a spare tire in the car, some cans of oil, a motometer and some other articles the boys had stolen during their trip. They claimed they wanted to get hold of another car and then start for Mexico, probably to join the Mexican army. School bonding question overwhelmingly defeated While universally recogniz­ ing the fact that more school room and additional educa­ tional facilities are a necessity for Nashville and that something must be done along this line in the near future, there was no mistaking the fact that the taxpayers of the district do not favor the pro­ position submitted to them by the school board Tuesday night. They registered their disapproval of the proposition by defeating it overwhelming­ ly, the total vote being 347, of which 71 favored the proposi­ tion and 269 gave it the negative, while 7 ballots were thrown out. This emphatic negative of the proposition does not by any means mean that the tax­ payers of Nashville school district are not willing and ready to provide necessary ad­ ditional school room. It means simply that many of them do not approve of buying so much real estate. It means many of them believe that what additional school room is necessary at the present time can be built for much less money than the present pro­ position calls for. Another election will most certainly be called — must be called — for the purpose of bonding the district for more school room. That is im­ perative and the people of the district generally realize it. But before such a meeting is called, we believe a public meeting at which the problem may be freely and fully discussed is part of the wisdom. The next move is up to the school board, and this is to make an earnest endeavor to find a proposition that the tax­ payers can get together on. When that is ascertained, an election will go over by a good majority. News in brief — The high school basket­ ball teams started the season Friday night at Augusta and scored a double victory. The boys won 18 to 11, and the girls turned in an 18 to 14 score. — Pavements were covered with ice Monday night for the first time and a number of motorists took “tail-spins” around the traffic posts. For­ tunately, none resulted in ac­ cidents and the queer sensa­ tion a fellow feels when he feels himself skidding, with no control ofhis car, may lead some of us to be a bit more careful. Overcrowding at Nashville's 1902 high school had become a serious problem by the 1920s, but taxpayers repeatedly turned down propositions to bond for a school addition. Voters gave a overwhelming "thumbs down" to one such pro­ posal 66 years ago this week. Nashville was not to have an addition to its school until 1936 when it was made possible through the generosity of Battle Creek cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg. — Secretary of State DeLand and the state ad­ ministrative board have decid­ ed that new license plates for 1925 will not be issued until Feb. 1, believing that before that time the Legislature will have arrived at a settlement of the auto license tax and gas tax problem. — On the night of Oct. 22, a car driven by Mrs. Lulu Hickman of Clark’s Lake, near Jackson, ran down Curtis Ormsby of Baltimore on the highway south of Dowling, breaking his leg and otherwise injuring him. Friday Pro­ secuting Attorney Kim Sigler and Undersheiff Quick were at Jackson attending court, where ajudgment of $750 was rendered in favor of Ormsby against Mrs. Hickman, as damages for injuries received. Mr. Sigler was Mr. Ormsby’s attorney in the case and Mr. Quick one of the main witnesses. — Seth Graham^ has bought the brick and timber of what was once the Congregational Church at Kalamo, and is get­ ting the same brought to his place preparatory to building a bungalow in the spring from the material. — The new pavement on M-16 between Lansing and Detroit is open for traffic, ex­ cept for a few rods detour around the new railroad viaducts at Okemos and Novi. The distance from Lansing to Detroit by this route is 74 miles, making it much the shortest way from Nashville to Detroit, and the best road. — The new pavement bet­ ween Charlotte and Lansing is open and in use. It gives 10 miles of pavement and nine miles of good gravel road bet­ ween the two towns, and we understand the balance of the pavement is to be laid the first thing in the spring. — Miss Bertine Deller, who drove through from Detroit, bringing Mrs. Hugh Green and Mrs. Forrest Everett for a visit with their mother, Mrs. Henrietta Deller, took the latter back to Detroit with her the first of last week for a short visit. — Bom Tuesday, Nov. 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Gail Lykins, twin sons, Sherman Gail and Charles Robert. Dad and Granddad are awfully “flustered,” but will pro­ bably survive. Congratulations. — The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post and Auxiliary of Barry County wish to express their thanks to the people of Nashville and vicinity for their fine gift of fruit to the Legion hospital at Camp Custer. — Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Feighner were at Ann Arobr the latter half of the week, at­ tending the annual conference of the University Press club. They also attended the foot­ ball game Saturday afternoon, then drove to Detroit to spend Sunday, returning Monday. — H. D. Wotring, G. C. Deane, John Martens and Colin T. Munro of this place and Fred Rawson ofVermont­ ville went to Hastings Monday night to receive the Red Cross degree in the Commandery. E. A. Hanneman and C. H. Tuttle, members of the Commandery, accompanied them. Local news — Mr. and Mrs. Chris Marshall spent the weekend with their son Claude and family at Charlotte. Mr. Mar­ shall accompanied Claude to Ann Arbor Saturday to see the Michigan-Iowa game, Dr. J. F. Garlinghouse and his father also were in the party. — Miss Gertrude Powers attended the Michigan-Iowa football game at Ann Arbor Saturday and spent Sunday with her sister Dorothy at Ypsilanti. — Ted Townsend went to Ann Arbor Saturday to the the Michigan-Iowa game and was happily greeted there by his brother, Robert, from Painted Post, N.Y. — Charles Lynn is the pro­ ud possessor of a fine gold trowel watch charm, presented to him by his employer. — Mrs. W. B. Cortright is local chairman of the Red Cross annual membership campaign and is meeting with good success among the peo­ ple of this community. — The Birthday Club held its meeting at the home of Mrs. Elsie Knoll, and a fine musical program was given by Mrs. John Purchis. A potluck supper was served. — The Nashville hunting party is on its way home from the Upper Peninsula and is ex­ pected in today. Report comes that their cargo of venison is rather light. — Mrs. Daniel Garlinger went to Waterville, Ohio, last Thursday to help care for her mother, who had been ill for some time. — Word comes from Battle Creek that Mrs. Matilda Beard is very ill at the home of her son Lyle, with but little hope of her recovery. — Mrs. Fred Potter has returned from the hospital not much improved in health. — Bemadine White has been on the sick list. — A. D. Olmstead has been entertaining the grip the past week. — George Higdon of Streeter, N.D., visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Potter and family Saturday. — Rev. and Mrs. Longfield are spending Thanksgiving with their son and family at Highland. — Mrs. Albert Beard of Newaygo is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dahlhauser on her way home from Detroit. — Will Swarts and family of Albion spent Sunday with the home folks. — Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Brattin of Shepherd were in town yesterday visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Swift and other old-time Nashville friends. They were on their way to Battle Creek to spend Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ingerson, and will go from there to Albion to visit their son, who is atten­ ding Albion College. — Mr. and Mrs. Judson Bassett of Fremont visited their daughter, Mrs. Martin Graham, and family, and Mrs. Bassett’s sister, Mrs. Ettie Price, at the Hat Shop, and called on other friends here from Friday until Monday noon. — Miss Lovisa Everts of Kalamazoo Normal will spend Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Everts. — Miss Helen Harder spent the weekend with her parents in Bancroft. — Neil Walrath of Grand Rapids visited the weekend with the home folks. — Principal Shigley of the Nashville schools saw the Iowa-Michigan game at Ann Arbor Saturday. 4-H re-enrollments due Monday Dec. 3 4-H clubs in Eaton County have been reorganizing club structure the past few months. The re-enrollment paper­ work for all 4-H clubs is due to the Cooperative Extension Service office on Monday, Dec. 3. Extra forms for re­ enrollment are available by calling this office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. The re-enrollments will help to update the existing mailing list and provide better communication to 4-H clubs on upcoming educational events. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 27, 1990_ Page 5 | From Our Readers] Local government's actions alarming! Dear editor: hi! ’kt »• w ^‘‘Wli Klf Klf'M. K /‘"P’tolt ** *»& " L'*<«iil. a si iikst Wit < fatlhwufa k- wBtoGtdfcsjnl *• WkiO.iI w fctEipxnilsi Itl »3»6&t * tstamitis te.taCte he -kdlhMi tw Ibi IftMiai ior ta^E.Hita is (at a Wt * f i fcsgistiW itaiiW di U Hf ® ” 1,1 ,, ,_]folMt»« nabpni!^ ,r * E1® .lx L -..Ifclfc^1' -..Ifclfc^1' ^.siairti^ g iftorf ,«. Iriisd11'* What has prompted this let­ ter is an increasing frustration and sense of helplessness regarding those who govern us. I also feel that it’s time so­ meone spoke out. We moved to the Nashville area in 1982. Among the greatest incentives were the low property values and con­ sequently lower property taxes. Though my place of employment, at that time, was 32 miles one way, we felt that the lower taxes would com­ pensate for the increased cost we incurred by having to com­ mute. Since that time, I’ve had to take a job in Kalamazoo, 45 miles away. After living here for eight years, the residents of this community have shown me that they are the reason to live here. And for that reason, we decided to stay when I took the job in Kalamazoo. I fail to understand the at­ titudes of those who are in charge of our local government. In the last eight years, I’ve seen a businessman sent to jail for failing to “clean up’’ his property. The church we decided to attend was harassed when they tried to improve their parking situation, to the point where one of the zoning board members allegedly vandalized both church and private property. Recently, when this same church asked for the closure of an alley, they again receiv­ ed no support from local politicians. Rather than complain because they feel this church has eroded the town’s tax base, they should be thankful for contributions this institu­ tion has made to the com­ munity, both spiritual and physical. Instead of trying to en­ courage outside investment in the community, which would increase the tax base, our town fathers are obsessed with increasing revenues by raising property taxes. A perfect example, is the proposed low income housing project for senior citizens and handicapped on Reed Street. ■ ■ S Maple Valley Athletic Boosters S BINGO I i “ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA - S MONDAY • 6:30 P.M. S J £ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 While I believe we need to be prudent in our decisions, I think Nashville had better take what it can get. The final straw is the mass appraisal conducted by Castleton Township over the last few months. Why com­ plain now? I thought someone else would have done it for me. I wonder if anyone else felt that their privacy was be­ ing invaded when the tax man showed up at the door and asked to gain access to what is supposed to be private property. The reason to complain now is that the proposed tax in­ crease is an insult. My assess­ ment remained the same until 1985 when it began to in­ crease at a steady, but seem­ ingly unending rate. Our assessment has increased $2,600 over the last five years, an average of $520 each year. Due to the mass appraisal, the township wants to raise my appraisal by 21 percent or $3,200 over one year. This is an overall increase of 34 per­ cent in the last five years. While I plan to protest this, I seriously doubt that it will make any difference. As you can see, for a young family of four trying to sur­ vive in these times, this poses a serious threat to our finan­ cial situation, not to mention the 33 percent increase in gasoline prices since August. With the increase in local assessments and the increase in gas prices, it will no longer be expedient to commute to work. It will be just as expen­ sive to live in Castleton Township as it does to live in the larger cities. It would be different if thee were jobs in Nashville. But since we are unable to provide the same job opportunities available in the larger com­ munities surrounding us, I think our leaders need to reconsider their actions. They will eventually price themselves out of the market, and out of residents. I hope this will serve as a warning to our local elected officials. Engler won for two reasons. He opposes abortion and he promised us a 20 per­ cent property tax reduction. Thanks anyway, Governor Engler. I guess Castleton Township didn’t get the message. Sincerely yours, Alan C. Lentz Nashville tsa*1**' sa 1 k^W?! it 4 X Holiday Season is in full swings t IT for the entire family. % % H"ometown "Apparel Y'Youorw F Fam amiliylyC CloloththininggSSiolonrt " p JP i 11*^ d$ d#>$% +••# •,*#>% I• • • 1016 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa 374-8730 hours: m f s io 5; Sit. 8 to 4 BOSS ♦♦ r f~ ASfcl, X’17V Swanks to observe 25th anniversary The children of Gary L. and Charlene A. Swank invite relatives, friends and neighbors to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married on Dec. 23, 1965, in Great Falls, Mont. The open house celebration will be held Sunday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the afternoon at their home, 279 E. Brogan Road, Hastings. Their children are Steve and Tami Swank of Battle Creek and Cherie Swank of Hastings. Vermontville woman is MAEH District Director The Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers (MAEH) held its annual meeting and state convention at the Thomas Edison Inn, Port Huron, Nov. 7 and 8. Seven district directors were elected. The district director from this area is Nan­ cy Conkey from Vermontville. Leadership skills and infor­ mation workshops were held for 325 delegates from over 53 Michigan counties. Susan Brown, Extension Agent from Nebraska was the keynote speaker. Her speech “You Can Make A Dif­ ference” was a highlight to the convention. Jim Relken, executive director, American Red Cross, St. Clair County, spoke on “The Art of Volunteering.” Mary Marxen from Florence, Ky., entertained at the evening banquet with her version of “Bits and Pieces” and “Broadway Tunes.” Voting delegates elected Nancy Schane, from Garden, in Delta County, as new state president-elect of MAEH; Ilah Henderson from Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, as new state vice­ president, Catie Epling from near Lansing, Eaton County, as new state secretary. Leading the State Conven­ tion was President Mary Pobanz, St. Joseph County, and Vice President Gloria Crandell, Calhoun County. Attending from Eaton County were: Nancy Conkey and Peggy Byington from Vermontville, Alys Hoover and Maida Hawley of Eaton Rapids, Betty Cook of Charlotte and Janet Fritzler and Catie Epling of Lansing. The Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers is an organization of 7,000 members, who study educa­ tional programs for the family in the areas of health/ food and nutrition; textiles/clothing and cultural arts; family life; citizenship; safety; interna­ tional; and new homemaker. Becrafts to celebrate golden anniversary Ivan and June Becraft of Charlotte will celebrate their 50th anniversary at an open house at 2526 N. Bradley Road, Charlotte, Sunday, Dec. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. The open house is sponsored by their children, Gary Becraft of Dimondale and Gaylord (Gloria) Fassett of Charlotte, and their grandchildren. Ivan and the former June Lentz were married Dec. 1, 1940. Family and friends are invited to attend. The only gift requested is your presence. Phone 945-9554 for M.V. News Classfied Action-Ads! (517)726-0181 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH MNH 5TR££T MCPMOHT'JIUC. 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Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Bob Gardner ■ 726-0331 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan ■ (Lansing) 323-9536 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 27, 1990 — Page 6 Nashville Cub Scouts enjoy annual Father-Son Cake Bake contest Top winners of each den in the Cub Scout pack also were awarded ribbons in the Father-Son Cake Bake: (back row, from left) Rick Stephens, Chris Lentz, David Taylor, Holly Taylor (open class) and Tom Powers, (front row, from left) Brian Rumsey, Justin Sealy, Chris Dunham, Jeff Taylor (open class with sister Holly), and Jason Belcher. Winners of the annual Father-Son Cake Bake contest staged last week by Nashville Cub Scout Pack 3176 were (from left) Andy Adams, first; Mark Pincumbe, second; and Jason Graham, third. In the traditional contest, each Scout bakes a cake with the help of his father. Nashville Cub Scouts, Webelos and Tigers competed last week in the annual FatherSon Cake Bake contest. Troop No. 3176 staged the competition at Fuller Street Elementary School Monday evening. Many parents were present for the judging. The traditional event calls for each scout to bake and decorate a cake at home with the help of his father. A wide range of interesting themes, from scouting activities to world ecology, was represented in the entries. Andy Adams took top prize for his cake in the shape of a Scout knife, and Mark Pincumbe was second with a cake Introducing.. S' Bank? Box . The 24 Hour ATM That Welcomes More Cards Michigan Money.. NetworkOne Box Automatic Teller Machines are the Hastings City Bank offices in Hastings, Middleville, 'Caledonia and the’ Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. Bank in a located at MEMBER F.D.I.C. baked and decorated like a Scout cap. Jason Graham took third prize for his entry representing a Pinewood Der­ by car. Top winners in each den were as follows: Brian Rumsey, Den 1; Rick Stephens, Den 3; Chris Lentz, Den 4; Tom Powers and Chris Dunham, tied for Den 5; David Taylor, Second Year Webelos; Justin Sealy, Tigers 1; Jason Belcher, Tigers 2. Holly Taylor and her younger brother Jeffentered a prize-winning cake in Open Class (open to members of scout families). Ribbons and small prizes were awarded the winners and candy bars were given to all youngsters who entered the contest. Judging the cakes for ap­ pearance and originality were Gloria Hummel and Denise Scramlin, Fuller Street school cooks. In the past, the cakes have been auctioned after judging, but this year the scouts were allowed to take their home cakes home for their families to enjoy. Maple Valley High School counselor offers financial aid tips for students by Scot A. Scramlin Special to the Maple Valley News “Our greatest investment is getting as many people through college as we can,” says Ward Rooks, guidance counselor at Maple Valley High School. But, as college students know and many high school seniors will soon find out, it takes money to get an educa­ tion. For many, that means applying for financial aid. To apply, one must obtain a Financial Aid Form (FAF) from a college financial aid office or from the high school. This form asks for informa­ tion about the income and assets of both the student and the parents. The information is processed by College Scholarship Service, which will send back a Student Aid Report. If the information recorded is correct, the appli­ cant then sends it on to the college’s financial aid office. Rooks, who has been a guidance counselor for 23 years, has some advice to of­ fer. Filling out the form ac­ curately and mailing it on time are the two most important things to do, he notes. “If you apply accurately and on time, you’ll get there,” Rooks says. Rooks says that 90 percent of financial aid is available through the FAF. Federal aid comes in three forms: grants, work study and loans. In addi­ tion, most colleges base scholarships on information from a student’s FAF. Grants can be either Sup­ plemental Educational Oppor­ tunity Grants (SEOG) or Pell Grants, named after Rhode Island senator Claiborne Pell. They are based on financial need and require that a student maintain a passing grade, but they do not have to be paid back. Work study is aid through the college supported by the federal government. The stu­ dent can work on-or off- campus until they have earned the amount awarded through an approval employer. This money, like grants, does not have to be repaid. Loans are made either to students or to parents. Guaranteed Student Laons (GSL), also called Stafford Loans, are interest free until six months after the student graduates from college. The interest rate is considerably lower than loans from com­ mercial banks. Low interest loans are available to parents, but repayment starts immediately. Rooks advises students to stay away from loans as much as possible because most students don’t need that much debt facing them when they graduate. Colleges offer many scholarships, both athletic and academic, based on financial need. Government grants to colleges are based on enroll­ ment, so the more students they have, the more they receive. Rooks suggests that students complete as much in­ formation on the form as they can before giving it to their parents to fill out the financial information. With half the form filled out, it doesn’t seem so daunting to the parents who have already spent so much on their child’s education. The 1991 budget out of Washington calls for withholding loans from students who attend colleges with high drop-out rates. Rooks doesn’t see that this will affect students attending colleges such as Michigan State or the’ University of Michigan, but it could affect those going to trade schools. The more family members who attend college, the greater the need for financial aid, says Rooks. Parents with one child in college may fmd they qualify for more aid when a second child goes on to college. Linda Boldrey ofNashville, a nurse at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, plans to go one bet­ ter than that. Her son, Paul, is attending Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, and is only eligible for work-study. When her daughter, Janet, starts college in 1992, Boldrey plans to return to college herself. “Our family becomes eligi­ ble for more financial aid if I enroll in at least six credit hours,” says Boldrey, “So I may try for my bachelor’s degree.” Forms must be mailed in between Jan. 1 and April 1. 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. We are here to help you ... • DARLENE • • BELINDA The Mirrors Image" //1P6 wiki.oi.2 iujaa6M *°*r for Mon, women * Children 111 N. Mein, Naehville 852-9192 HOURS: Mon, by appt.; Tues. !M2; Wed.-Sat. 9-? �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 27, 1990 — Page 7 Lack of leaders threatens Nashville Friends of the Library Room. Hay recalls how FOL volunteers stripped away the old wallpaper and replaced it with new. They also bought a desk and chair for an alcove in the tiny room that had served as maid’s quarters back when the Charles Putnams lived in the home that has been Nashville’s public library since 1923. The annual Children’s Story Hour sessions in July and Christmas Story Hour at the library have been the responsiblity of the FOL the past dozen years. These popular events may have to be curtail­ ed if the FOL disbands. “It could very well affect the Story Hour operation,” said Librarian Duska Brumm. “There is a good possibility we wouldn’t have it.” Brumm had high praise for the Friends group, noting: “Whenever we need them, they’ve always been there.” The FOL annually has staged a spring cleaning at the library. Among other accomplishments they have con­ ducted numerous book sales and bake sales to raise funds for library benefit, including purchase of a vacuum cleaner and a movie projector; com­ piled and published an FOL Mary Hay, president of Nashville's Friends of the cookbook; contributed $100 Library, fears the organization will be forced to disannually toward purchase of a band at the end of this year unless new leaders can be ‘‘Reader’s Guide to found. She is standing in Putnam Public Library's Rare Periodicals;” helped with pet­ Book Room, which was renovated as an FOL project, ty cash expenses; and donated one of the group's many accomplishments in the past $600 for lighting in the new 12 years. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Twelve years ago a group calling itself the Friends of Putnam Public Library was formed to assist and promote Nashville’s library. Now, after a dozen years of giving active help and sup­ port, the organization could be disbanded. “As lifestyles change and people are busier, we find we can no longer fulfill the duties of either president or treasurer,” noted Mary Hay, current FOL president and one of its founding members. Hay has been an officer of the organization for 11 of the 12 years it has existed. Treasurer Joy Peake has been a “much appreciated assis­ tant” and an officer several times since 1979, added Hay. It isn’t a lack of willing helpers, noted Hay, who said that many in the community will help out when called. It is leadership roles that need to be filled. “We need someone to take over the operation,” she explained. The list ofaccomplishments by the FOL on behalf of the library in the past 12 years is staggering. One ofthe group’s first ma­ jor undertakings was a 1980 project in which they renovated and furnished a small second-story room as the library’s Rare Book *■" ** * «H «H1 *** tatati; ** ® li&tt* 1Rb atesdijj tenfc'te rui ftsriuj • *® is rot an ■ UM IkjEEE B ®t lit tx iii isa nrim* tan iffitote! is Ik <diia8si sett kyrfirjii ■> riaiiffliiM1 m tsfe. ■0 latite?!to rd usitaato' Buy [toll*1 ■ai triaitlk®^ ItC EE.'U’iSP’ B as lint® io ■* H# Bg ftm er wi-itiiy- 1WZ, *J r» (BHoocdk?® ■‘Outaij to®1 >ii•0O><*UJJ >*J The Eaton County Genealogical Society has an­ nounced its new quarterly publication, “The Eaton County Quest.” The first issue will come out in January 1991 and subse­ quent issues will be published in April, July and October. The magazine will include many general sources being published for the first time. Early school records, Eaton County Board of Supervisors’ 1*! to* proceedings and Eaton Coun­ ty naturalizations are featured in the first issue. Each issue will be approx­ imately 50 pages, and besides the featured articles, included will be several pages of queries. The public is invited to place queries free. The quarterly will be sent out to subscribers nationally. Subscription rates per year are $15 for membership with quarterly publication; $17 for family membership with For Sale National Ads GET THEM WHILE THEY LAST: Deacon benches $25.00. Great Christmas gift Call 852-1716. Mon. - Fri., 2-8pm. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 ext MI168 8am top 8pm 7 days. For Sale Automotive Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Nov. 28 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Nov. 29 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds,.Hastings. Nov. 29 - Fair Book Changes Meeting, 7-9 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Nov. 30 thru Dec. 1 - West Michigan Livestock Show, Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Building. Nov. 30 thru Dec. 2 - 4-H Peer Plus Group Dynamite and YEA Workshop, Kettunen Center. Dec. 6 - MAEH Sponsored Holiday Tea — Barry Township Hall, 1 p.m. Dec. 13 - Barry County Fair Board meeting 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds, Hastings. roTnrTirrrrrBTTTrrtrTtrTTrBTrrtnrT®TTrr« nnnnnc The • *X* ^X* *T* *T* *X* *X* *X* PENNY SUPPER Styles-R-Us 224 Main. Nashville Wed. Senior Citizen’s Day Children’s S/f00 under 4 WALK-INS WELCOME Wednesday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:30 Tuesday 8:30 to 1:00 p.m. 852-1757 SYLVIA HOEVE ; l hibiirf closed - Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-1144 ° Come and dine — you will not go away hungry. GUUUULJUUULfiJUUUUUUUULftJUUUU^ LJUUULfiJUUUUUUUULftJUUUU^ *3^ ^x* *X* *ht* »X* * V.F.W. Post 8260 Nashville, MI * * * * * * Saturday, December 1 * Chop Suey and Baked Chicken * * Serving ... 5:30*7:30 P.M. * * CHAIRPERSON — ALBERTA LEWIS Hair Cuts FAM1LY RESTAURANT AVON REPRESENTATIVES needed. Call 1-800-873-055024 hours. *X* ^X* No. 7, Charlotte, 48813, Ph. (517) 645-2988. Deadline for queries in the January-March 1991 issue is Dec. 7. Checks or money orders should be made to the Eaton County Genealogy Society. Hl? Ole Cookstove Help Wanted 87 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED, loaded, and 86 Pontiac Grand Am. Trowbridge Sales & Service. 517-726-0569. *T* quarterly pdublication; and $5 for membership without quarterly publication. Subscriptions begin with the January issue. Queries or subscriptions may be sent to Joyce Liepins, editor, 326 Lansing Road R. jobs, the FOL will officially be disbanded as of Dec. 31, 1990.” In the letter. Hay thanked the officers and volunteers who have done so much in the past 12 years. “It saddens us to see the group disbanded, but at this time we see no other choice,” she concluded. If anyone is willing to assume leadership of the group, or knows someone who is, Mary Hay or Duska Brumm would be happy to hear from you. Barry County Extension Eaton County ‘Quest* publication planned #1 4t to* **"1* Children’s Wing. All of this has required not only a lot of volunteer help, but also a good deal of organizational work on the part of FOL officers. Finding replacements for Hay and Peake may not be easy. “At this point, we do not know of anyone who is will­ ing to take over these posi­ tions (of president and treasurer),” noted Hay in a recent newsletter to 50 Friends of the Library. “Unless someone is willing to step forward and assume these * * * * * * * * * * * * * * man-made resister to heat and cold. Maintenance free — won’t peel, chip, swell or rot — no painting! 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State, Nashville FINANCING AVAILABLE 852-0882 • ; •i i • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 27, 1990 — Page 8 Dummies help Maplewood third graders learn science lesson These three "characters" are displayed by (from left) Nicholl Moist, Justin Wright and Joey Bowers, students in Mrs. Sherman's class. She said the project taught the children the importance of the human muscular system. Vermontville. Working in groups of five, the youngsters created “peo­ ple” in the form of dummies. Crumpled newspaper pro­ vided the filling for the clothing-stuffed bodies to which paper-sack heads were attached. Shoes, hats and sometimes jewelry rounded out the costume of each “per­ son,” who then was assigned a name along with a personality. The fun was all part of a science project to help students learn about the skeletal and muscular makeup of a human body. They also third-graders taught by Mary Slag and Norma Sherman at Maplewood Elementary in J-d Graphics News Service A fun project recently enhanced a science lesson for Country Christmas — Bazaar Saturday, December 8th 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Masonic Temple, Main St., Nashville, MI Benefits go to: Barry County Christian School, Charlotte Christian School, ^’9ht to Life , MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • ' REALTOR' J " Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR...Eves. 726-0223 (Graduate Realtors Institute) • ' O',® X 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Home Warranty Available DOC OVERHOLT. ................ 852-1740 SANDY LUNDQUIST... ................. 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS....... .................. 726-0122 DON STEINBRECHER ................. 852-1784 GARRY KNOLL.......... ................Eves. 852-0786 “TATE” MIX............... 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Names and personalities were assigned to the dummies. studied the human respiratory, circulatory, digestive and nervous systems. For the children, observing the floppy dummies they had created was “an introduction to the fact that we need muscles,” noted Sherman. The study course comes under the Michigan Health Model, a state-ordered science program for which teachers are required to take special training. Fuller Street Elementary has seasonal displays— The halls of Fuller Elemen­ tary School have been a flutter witfi collections and displays of the seasons. Mrs. Arvizu’s and Mrs. Hansen’s fourth grades both had insect collections displayed. Mrs. Wilde’s and Mrs. Retzer’s third graders both had seed collections. Mrs. Hubka’s and Mrs. Retzer’s third grades also did flour and salt continent maps while Mrs. Long’s third graders made paper mache globes. Mrs. Hubka’s third graders did turkey and Pilgrim watercolor murals while Mrs. Retzer’s students did a pastel and charcoal Thanksgiving “Still Life.” Mrs. Wilde’s class wove col­ orfill placemats. Mrs Affolder’s second graders had their profiles caught in black silhouettes.Mrs. Holmberg’s first graders are getting ready for their annual Thanksgiving feast. Mrs. Rivest’s first graders did Thanksgiving handwriting placemats and Mrs. Schinck’s second graders did Indian symbolmobiles. Ken Lazkscheide and Leticia Pena show off two of the "people" made by students in Norma Sherman's third-grade class. The children worked in groups of five to create the dummies. Eaton 4-H Council to meet Monday Dec. 3 The Eaton County 4-H Ad­ visory Council will meet Monday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. All 4-H clubs should send representatives to give views on upcoming programs and to vote on the new executive officers. 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References required. Call 726-0574. PRO LINE CAPS With NBA and NFL Insignia S1O°.° SPORT STUFF 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-1757 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 27, 1990_ Page 9 First-grader is top candy seller in Maplewood Elementary fundraiser Shoppers found holiday gifts galore at Nashville United Methodist Community House Saturday. The annual "Christmas in the Village" event features the work of several local crafters and draws a good attendance of browsers and buyers. A lunch also is served at the church in conjunction with the bazaar. Christmas in the village held locally Seven-year-old Michael Strong, a first-grader at Maplewood School, outsold all other students at the Ver­ montville elementary in a re­ cent PTO fund-raiser. Michael sold over $600 worth of candy to earn top prize in the annual event. Students from first through sixth grade participated in the sales campaign, peddling a total of more than $15,000 in candy. The PTO will realize a net profit of about $6,000, ac­ cording to Dawn Conklin, PTO treasurer, which will go toward various school projects. For his efforts, Michael, son ofDaleen and John Strong of Vermontville, received a gift certificate entitling him and his family to dinner out and passes for the family to at­ tend a movie at the Elmwood Theater at Lansing. Conklin made the presentation to Michael at school last Wednesday. She said Michael’s grand­ father gave him a hand with the sales and will be included in the family outing. Michael is a student in the first-grade class taught by Liz King Snodgrass, whose classroom sold a total of $2,600 - tops in the school. Michael Strong, 7, was the top candy seller in a re­ cent PTO fund-raiser at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville. He won a prize of a dinner and movie outing for his family. Making the presentation is Dawn Conklin, PTO treasurer. Castleton taxpayers can review their personal property reappraisal results at township hall Co-dependency authority to speak at Nashville Baptist EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm l/Ve stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Cassandra Braam, an in­ structor at Pine Rest Life Enrichment Center in Grand Rapids, will speak at the Nashville Baptist Church Thursday, Nov. 29, on the topic of co-dependency. The 11 a.m. event is open to the public. Co-dependency is an area of study that is presently receiv­ ing wide interest. What is it? According to Braam, co­ dependents are addicted to people and things; suffer from love hunger; were abused, ac­ tively or passively, as children or are now in an abusive situa­ tion; believe something out­ side will make them feel OK inside; swing between ex­ tremes of dependence and in­ dependence in their relation­ ships; are highly volatile in their moods; and have a com­ pulsion to repeat an action, such as gorging. Co-dependents and their partners interchange roles of victim, victimizer, enabler and rescuer in various situa­ tions in their relationships. Anyone who is or knows of someone who is affected by one or more ofthese problems may want to be at Nashville Baptist Church on Thursday. Bring a sack lunch. Punch, coffee and tea will be provid­ ed. A nursery will be provid­ ed for children. (Bring a sack lunch for children, too.) by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Castleton Township tax­ payers will have an opportuni­ ty this week to review results of a recent mass appraisal of township property by a pro­ fessional firm. Reappraisal Services Inc. of Kalamazoo conducted the door-to-door review and now will complete the final phase of the process by giving in­ dividual property owners op­ portunities to see how their own assessed valuations may be affected. Representatives of the firm, along with Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley, will be at Castleton Township Hall at 98 S. Main Street, Nashville, three days this week to answers any questions on the matter. Hours are Tuesday (today) from noon to 3 p.m., and from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Cooley said this is an op­ portunity “for people to come in and look at their appraisals and make adjustments,” if they see an error. He stressed that the assess­ ed valuations arrived at by the professional firm are only ten­ tative. Cooley noted that “after the public has had a chance to talk,” the results will be turned over to him and he will have the final say on any adjustments. Cooley explained that the process is not just a matter of putting data on a card. “Every township is having to bring their appraisal reports up to date,” he added. He said there may be substantial increases in some cases, but in those instances the assessed valuation “probably was not up to date to start with.” Cooley explained that economic factors, land values and real estate sales in the last two or three years can affect valuation of property. He noted that assessors from the Kalamazoo firm were not always welcome by local residents as they made their rounds earlier this year. It was intended that the pro­ fessionals form a judgment based on both an exterior and interior review of structure, which was explained to pro- properties. It was pointed out that this will not affect the 1990 tax bills. Cooley sees the mass reap­ praisal project as an oppor­ tunity to make assessments more equitable. “Hopefully, when it’s done, it’s going to be everyone paying their fair share of taxes,” he concluded. Fassett Body Shop — PHONE — 517/726-0319 — 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 NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER • Gentle Spinal Adjusting Thank You CARD OF THANKS A sincere thank you to all who contributed in any way to comfort the family at the time of death of our Mother, Grand­ mother, Great Grandmother & Great Great Grandmother Thelma J. Stewart. Barbara and Ray Barlond and family Betty and Bernard Garvey Jr. and family Harold and Bessie Stewart and family Judy and Bob Bigford and family Bill and Anita Stewart and family perty owners in an advance letter, but the idea apparently was not popular. “Some people wouldn’t let them in,” said Cooley. “Some wouldn’t give them any information at all.” Castleton Township proper­ ty owners were advised by let­ ter last week of the tentative changes in the 1991 assessed valuation on their specific • Physical Therapy • Therapeutic Muscle Massage Dr. Michael Callton Open 6 Days a Week FREE CONSULTATION & EXAMINATION To determine your health problem • No Obligation Implied Must bring in this coupon to redeem offer Expires Decembers, 1990 Most Insurances Accepted (including Medicare and Medicaid) 127 S. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • Phone 852-2070 I I I I I I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 27, 1990 — Page 10 'Wish Upon a Star' helps holiday dreams come true for area families by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Close to 100 Nashville area families will have a brighter holiday this year, thanks to the community’s annual Christmas basket program. A popular part ofthat effort for the past four years has been the “Wish Upon A Star” campaign, which sees that each child in a registered needy family receives three new Christmas toys or other gifts of his or her choice in a $5 to $12 price range. The 1990 “Star” project was launched at the Nashville office of Hastings City Bank Saturday when co-chairs Michele Hoffman and Lois Elliston hung the first round of stars on a Christmas tree in the bank’s lobby. Each star listed the age and sex of the child, plus his or her top gift wish. Those in the community who wish to brighten a child’s holiday may pick a star from the tree, shop for the listed gift, wrap it (being sure to attach the star) and leave it under the tree at the bank before 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17. Once the first round of wishes is fulfilled, the second round of stars will be placed on the tree, to be succeeded by the third. Organizers hope that all wishes of each registered child will be filled by the deadline. Last year, remembered Elliston, a local business per- ^Serving Our Country] Cleon L. Brown Pvt. Cleon L. Brown has completed an armor crewman course at Fort Knox, Ky. The course is designed to teach the crewman to serve as a member of an armor unit in defensive and offensive com­ bat operations. In addition to basic combat training, the soldier was taught to drive the armored weapon, load and fire the weaponry, perform ammunition supply duties, and to process intelligence and operation data. Brown is the son of Cleon L. and Judy A. Brown of 10247 E. State Road, Nashville. The soldier is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Russell Copen SFC. Russell (Rusty) Copen has been deployed to Saudia Arabia. He was seen off by his brother-in-law and sister, Don and Kelly Harp of Vermont­ ville. Rusty sent to Maple Valley High School and con­ siders Vermontville as his home town. Anyone wishing to write can reach him at this address: SFC Russell Copen, 373507286, HHC 20th Engr. Bn, c/o 18th Airborne Corp., APO, N.Y., 09657, Opera­ tion Desert Shield. son phoned her near the con­ clusion of the campaign to in­ quire if all three requests of each youngster had been met and, upon learning that they had not, underwrote the cost of purchasing the remaining items. The annual program has been successful, report organizers. Last year, besides gifts purchased by donors, students in the woodworking shop at Maple Valley High School, made and contributed a number attractive wooden trucks and other toys — an act that was greatly appreciated, said Hoffman. Maple Valley students also have been a big help in the Community Christmas Basket food collection program. “The kids bring in a lot of food,” noted Elliston. Canned goods and packaged foods will be collected again this year in boxes placed at the schools, at Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank, at Eaton Federal Savings Bank and at Carl’s Market. Elliston also has placed canisters at various business places around town for cash contributions to the program. Funds will be used to buy ex­ tra food to add to the baskets. These will go to at least 88 families, the number registered as of last Saturday. Names are referred by the Department of Social Services and local churches. Donations also may be made at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank, said Elliston. The donor should state a preference whether it is to go to the food program or to the “Wish Upon A Star” project. The money that goes into the latter will be used to buy gifts listed on stars that remain on the tree after the Castleton Township Property Owners Are you as mad as I am about what I think is a scab tax and a rip-off. Be at the Township Hall November 27-28-29 FAY FISHER 852-9137 Nashville's annual "Wish Upon A Star" program was launched Saturday by Lois Elliston (left) and Michele Hoffman. Donors selecting stars from the tree at Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank can make a needy child's Christmas wish come true by purchasing and wrapping the listed gift and placing it under the tree. The number-coded star must be attached to the present to assure delivery to the correct child. deadline. Those who wish to select a star, but do not have time to shop for the listed gift can make a donation for that specific purpose and organizers will see that the Thank You CARD OF THANKS A Big Thank You!! For the Nashville Lions Club and visi­ tors for the very lovely evening of celebration for our 46 years with the club. Thank you for such a nice attendance from our own club members, as well as members from Hastings, Ionia, Otsego and Plainwell. Also, a thank you for our three daughters and their husbands for taking time from their busy sche­ dules to celebrate with us. To, Mike Stone for his gift of an award, and to our Lions Boys for the two beautiful awards, which were presented to us for 46 years of assisting in the club. This was a very lovely even­ ing to remember for a long time!! Yours truly, Nelson & Geneva Brumm Business Services gift is purchased and wrapped. Elliston and Hoffman say they enjoy taking care of the shopping expedition. Toys and clothing are the basic requests listed on the stars, covering an age range from infants to teen-agers. In addition to the needy families provided for in the Community Christmas Basket program, area nursing home residents will be remembered in a companion project by the Nashville United Methodist Women, said Elliston. She added that this year’s list of needy families already Substance abuse seminar set for Dec. 1 The Eaton Cooperative Ex­ tension Service will offer a free substance abuse seminar Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Michigan National Bank in downtown Grand Ledge from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Brenda Stonebumer, direc­ tor of the Eaton Substance Abuse Program, will be the guest speaker. “Strong families do ex­ perience stress, conflict and BABYSITTING IN MY Thor­ napple Lake Road home, reason­ able rates, meals and snacks provided. 852-1639. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment D&L TELEPHONE SERVICE Residents and busi­ ness, reasonable rates, 10 percent discount to senior citi­ zens. 616-945-9672. ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. • PUBLIC NOTICE • Due to insufficient funds the Barry County Road Commission will be performing winter maintenance only between the hours of 6:45 A.M. to 3:15 P.M., Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays. At all other times drivers and snowplows will be on standby to respond to fires and medical emergencies as determined by the Sheriff Department and State Police. Jack L. Kineman — Engineer Manager Barry County Road Commission outnumbers the 1989 total, and she attributes this to the state of the economy. Volunteers are needed to help sort food donations and pack Christmas baskets. The work will be done at the United Methodist Church Community House. Sorting will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. Packing will start at 8 a.m. the following day, so that baskets will be ready for pickup by recipients between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 22. Those interested in helping are encouraged to show up at the church. crisis. This program will indentify the factors which might alert us to the potential ofyouth at risk and discuss the role of caring adults in the lives of kids,” explains Stonebumer. Advance registration is re­ quired. Seating is limited. Call the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. Letterheads .. Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. uc. «1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” 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 27. 1990 — Page 11 Wood stove installation and burning safety tips offered by experts With the increase in home heating fuel costs, many peo­ ple will be considering the in­ stallation of a woodbuming stove. Before installing, seek ad­ vice from your stove dealer, your local, building inspector or fire department. And check with your insurance agent. Since you are changing the method ofheating your home, your agent must be notified in order to maintain fire in­ surance coverage on your home. The National Fire Protec­ tion Association (NFPA) has developed standards for clear- Maple Valley High School students can earn college credits JteZ MSS >«!!>? tete ‘./ ‘k™W^iib, '*Sf hlw hflw,, '*Sfc ■Sif^c f? ■i u*j ys taiMi ■*fr alkRrii Ai te t htt iti Maple Valley High School students can earn college credits while earning high school graduation credits with no cost to the student or parent. The Eaton Intermediate School District cooperates with Lansing Community College and Davenport Col­ lege in this articulation process. Junior and Senior level high school students can earn high school and college credit for select vocational education classes. There is a formal con­ tract between the participating agencies. The process may take one of two directions. The student could enroll directly in the college course for college credit. Or, the articulation may be more informal. The student enrolls in a shared-time class through the local high school and is added to the college enrollment the first week. The college enrolls the student under the high school course code that is graded on a pass/fail basis. The students receive high school grades at the end of each high school semester and college grades (pass/fail) at the end of each college term. Students must maintain at least a 70 percent grade level Engagements) *EI Mrstttffi, I > k Miteiai ■ Mi ii’afiil i«sti ha ki,” qta Jute. ck .taitsnh ist te JdUjite tn I’itL^rcfe- ■ SteiOi git J&fllMffll* Ad fl.. letterbeads Business Cards <jl 7t g u# jliiri^ Buchanan - Ashcraft to wed Al and Gloria Buchanan of Hastings are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Amy A. Buchanan, to Brad E. Ashcraft. He is the son of Raymond and Margrat Ashcraft of Nashville. Amy is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School. Brad is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He is currently in the Na­ tional Guard. A March 23 wedding is be ing planned. t# to be eligible for the college credit. At the end of the school year, high school grades are translated into college credits. The college updates the stu­ dent’s college transcripts to reflect any earned college credits and issues the student a formal transcript by mail. The college credits can be transferred to any higher education institution that nor­ mally accepts LCC and Davenport credits. Records are kept for each student by the college that include both the high school and college grades and credits earned. The articulation process in­ volves acceptance and cooperation by each par­ ticipating agency. Interested students should ask their high school counselor about ar­ ticulation and enrollment in a Vocational Education class. For further information contact Bev Hundley, EISD, 543-5500/484-2929. Vermontville Women’s Club to meet Dec. 3 Members of the Vermont­ ville Womens’ Club will gather Monday evening, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at the home of Hildred Peabody for their an­ nual Christmas party. Dorothy Carpenter will be in charge of the entertainment. nace from walls and ceilings that are the basis for many local building codes. All com­ bustible materials, wood­ work, unprotected walls, fur­ niture, firewood, etc., should be no closer than 36 inches to a wood stove. A stove pipe should not be closer than 18 inches to an unprotected ceiling. These distances are impor­ tant because wood that is con­ tinually reheated will ignite at much lower temperatures than fresh wood. A new wall will start to bum at between 500 and 700 degrees F, Ifthis wall is continually heated over a period of time, the wood will dry and eventually may start to char because of radiant heat. The ignition temperature can drop to 200 to 250 degrees F. For this reason an im­ proper wood stove installation becomes a potential time bomb. For more information, re­ quest Extension Bulletin E-1390, Wood Stove Installa­ tion and Safety, from the Eaton ounty Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte, 48813. 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Kidney Beans 110^; coke Tuna Heiner Alfredo Cut, Wrapped and Frozen We Also Grind Venison Burger � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/804/MapleValleyNews_1990-12-04.pdf 061c6b62c46c02a6506cd8cba8c48438 PDF Text Text ft 7'30/99 stings Public Libra ary 1 S. Church Street ftings, Mi. 49058 Mi© F . 4?osa Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 19 — Tuesday, December 4, 1990 Fire guts Vermontville bar by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer An early morning fire last Tuesday gutted the interior of the Carpenter’s Den on Ver­ montville’s Main Street, caus­ ing an estimated $50,000 damage. Vermontville firefighters were called out about 3:30 a.m., after bar owner John Chames, who lives next door, woke up smelling smoke. Cause ofthe fire is not known at this time. Monte O’Dell, assistant chief of the Vermontville Fire Department, said that the heaviest damage was in the kitchen area, which was “totally destroyed.” He said the rest of the structure suf­ fered extensive smoke damage. O’Dell said the state fire marshal’s office is investigatng the blaze and probably will not issue a finding for several See Fire, page 2 Nashville village spared the cost of February primary election J-Ad Graphics News Service Because only four can­ didates met last week’s filing deadline for four village coun­ cil trustee seats opening in the spring, Nashville will save the cost of conducting the usual February primary election. This savings has been estimated by Village Clerk Rose Heaton at about $700. Three trustees appointed to the council to fill vacancies earlier this year all chose to seek election to their seat. They are Carol Jones Dwyer (appointed to fill the vacancy created by Ray Hinckley’s election to village presidency last spring); Richard Chaffee, Jr., (appointed to fill the resignation in June of Larry Filter), and Chip Smith (ap- pointined in September to fill the resignation of David Toman.) Chaffee filed for a one-year seat; the other two for twoyear terms. Chaffee and Smith filed as Republicans, Dwyer as a Democrat. Incumbent Republican Suzanne VanDerske also filed last week for re-election to her seat on the council. The Nov. 27 deadline for filing nominating petitions was three weeks earlier than usual this year because of a new state law enacted last February. The act was design­ ed to enhance return of absentee ballots prior to elec­ tion day by enabling clerks to get them in the mail earlier. Nashville’s general election will be held March 11. The polling place will be the council chamber building on Main Street, where voting machines will replace tradi­ tional paper ballots for the first time in village history. Two used units were purchas­ ed in August from Kalamazoo County in a cost-cutting move by local officials. The village paid a total of $225 for the two machines, delivery included. Cost of printing paper ballots used in the past has been about $500 per election, according to Village Clerk Rose Heaton. The machine also will enable election workers to more quickly tally results after the polls close. Castleton Township taxpayers to challenge assessment increases Fay Fisher conducted a one-man campaign last week to protest proposed property assessment hikes in Castleton Township. He collected petition signatures in front of the township hall in Nashville, where results of a recent mass appraisal were being reviewed with taxpayers. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Fay Fisher staged a oneman tax protest last week. For three days he parked his truck in front of the Castleton Township Hall on Nashville’s South Main Street, plastered it with posters protesting the re­ cent mass appraisal of township property, and col­ lected signatures of other disgruntled taxpayers who agree with his stand. Inside the hall, a steady stream of Castleton Township taxpayers reviewed and often protested proposed increases in assessed valuation of their properties. The sessions Tues­ day, Wednesday and Thurs­ day were conducted by representatives of Reappraisal Services Inc. ofKalamazoo, a professional firm hired by the township to conduct mass reappraisal last summer. The project cost the township $40,000, said Castleton Supervisor Justin Cooley — a fact not lost on Fisher, who called it the “$40,000 Scab Tax” in his truck posters. Fisher said the valuation on his property jumped $13,000, but Cooley said that as ofmid­ day Thursday, Fisher had not been inside the building to register an official complaint. “If they (the professional See Township, page 3 The Carpenter's Den was the scene of a fire early last Tuesday morning that gutted the kitchen and caused extensive damage to the interior. West Michigan flooding affects Nashville area along Thornapple by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Thursday’s, chi 1.1 y temperatures felt like winter, but the scenery around Nashville resembled spring. The Thornapple River crested at flood stage that day, the result of a record-setting rainfall two days earlier. Water was rushing fast and furiously over Nashville’s Thomapple River dam by Thursday morning, and flooding was obvious near the Main Street bridge and southward at the western edge of the Riverside Recreational Park behind the Main Street business district. The old Riverside athletic field, south of the new park, was completely under water. Last August, this site served as an encampment for the an­ nual Muzzleloaders’ Rendez­ vous, and later was host for a Barry County Boy Scout camporee. Flooding also was heavy at Thomapple Lake and was responsible for several county roads being temporarily clos­ ed. Homes on Rogers Drive near the public access site off Thomapple. Lake Road were completely surrounded by water Thursday. Part of Lake Street, which leads from Thomapple Lake Road to the boat launch, was under water, as was the entire access site. William Clark, who lives on Lake Street near Rogers Drive, said this is the third time this fall he has seen heavy flooding there. He said it used to occur only in the spring. Occupants of homes on Rogers Drive were forced to use waders or rowboats to get from their houses to Lake Street, where their vehicles were parked. Water was kneeto hip-deep around the buildings. l‘This is something,” said Clark. “And it rained only a day and a half.” He said he is worried that file flood potential in that area is becoming increasingly worse,'and he has contacted Congressman Howard Wolpe’s office about the pro­ blem. Clark would like to see the Army Corps of Engineers See Flood.ing, page 2 Water completely surrounded houses along Rogers Drive near Thornapple Lake access site at mid-day Thursday. Residents were forced to use hip waders or rowboats to exit their homes. In This Issue... • Local students make peace symbols for U.S. troops • M.V. custodian sentenced • St. Jude bikers celebrate successful campaign • M.V. sports preview offered �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 2 Fire guts bar, weeks. Fire ChiefCharles Viele Sr. said the Jjuilding contained several false ceilings, installed during past renovations, which made it difficult to fight the fire. “Those small areas, you can’t get to them,” noted Viele. He said the Den is a big building and it was “really going up” when the fire was discovered. Charlotte Fire Department provided manpower,, two trucks and a snorkle to assist the local department. It was thought the snorkle might be needed to combat fire on the Continued from front page roof but it was not. Nashville Fire Department also sent manpower. O’Dell said the blaze was under control in about 45 minutes, but was not entirely out until around 8 a.m. Fire in blown-in insulation in the building created numerous hot spots that had to be tackled one-by-one. Chames said he had no in­ surance on the structure. “It’s almost totaled,” he commented. “It will take $50,000 just to get me back in business.” That amount would not Flooding effects area, restore the concern to its con­ dition before the fire, he said, but it would take that much “to get me going.” By the end of last week, Chames and several helpers had carried loads of debris and charred equipment from the ruined interior of the structure. “A lot of friends came by and helped me work,” noted Chames, “and a lot ofpeople have come by and gawked.” Some ofthe latter, he claim­ ed, have been grinning because they are happy to see the business gone. Continued from front pag Charred equipment and other debris removed from the building last week bore mute testimony to the destructive fire. Maple Valley custodian sentenced to 16 to 24 months on sex charge Water was rushing furiously over Nashville’s Thornapple River dam Thursday morninq and had partially covered the driveway and yard of a nearby home. brought in to clean out fallen timber upstream in Thomapple River, something he believes would help alleviate flooding at his home near the lake. “If the water gets much higher I’m going to have to move my snowblower,” jok­ ed Clark. The machine was parked in the center ofa small remaining dry area in his front yard. The back and side yards were already under water. “It’s miserable,” conclud­ ed Clark. J-Ad Graphics News Service November 1986 and March $500 fine. The crime occurs A former Maple Valley 1987. It was this latter charge when there is sexual conduct High School custodian charg­ to which Matson pleaded “no without penetration and with ed with two separate cases of contest” in October. the use of force or coercion. fourth-degree’ criminal sexual After the first charge was In such a plea, a defendant conduct was sentenced Thurs­ is neither contesting the filed, the Maple Valley day in Eaton County Circuit charge nor admitting guilt. School District suspended Court to a minimum of 16 Typically in such a plea the Matson with pay pending the months in prison. judge will review the police outcome of the case. In July Lary Matson of Nashville report and the prelimiary ex­ he was suspended without had pleaded “no-contest”’to am transcript before making a pay, and a union grievance fil­ one ofthe charges in October. ed .with the Board of Educa­ decision in the case,. The other charges in the case At the October hearing, the tion in September was denied were dropped by the court in judge entered a plea of by a 5-1 vote. exchange for Matson’s plea. Calls Friday by the Maple “guilty.” At Thursday’s sentencing Valley News to the Eaton Fourth-degree criminal sex­ he was given credit for 44 ual conduct is a high court County prosecutor’s office to days served in the Eaton misdemeanor that carries a learn Matson’s date of County jail, where- he has maximum sentence of two eligibility for parole were not been incarcerated since the years imprisonment and-or a returned. October plea. According to records of the Circuit Court clerk, bond -was canceled at the time of the October plea. ONE DAY iw Matson could serve a max­ only... Friday, Dec. 7 imum of 24 months in prison under the sentence handed down last week. Matson originally pleaded SPECIAL A innocent to both charges and had remained free on personal Buy a Certificate Today! recognizance bond until the Certificate Good thru January 31 October plea. In April he took a polygraph test, but the Long Hair Additional Charges results of that test were not released. HOEVEIj He was initially accused of a January incident at the 224 Main. Nashville school involving a 15-year-old Wednesday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:30 Xnfi-* nAa | a / student. However, after hear­ Tuesday 8:30 to 1:00 p.m. ing of that charge, a 19-year— Wednesday — WALK-INS old former student came for­ Senior Citizen’s Day ward with a similar allegation WELCOME of an incident said to have oc­ curred sometime between PERM SQEOO Styles-R-Us What appears to be a lake is actually Nashville's old Riverside athletic field, site of the Muzzleloaders' Rendezvous and a Boy Scout camporee earlier This year. * Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ..........9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA............ 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 NASHVILLE 18322651 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG BAPTIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/z mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School ......11:00 a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...11a.m. P.M. Service .... 7 p.m. Wed. Service............ 7 p.m. OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER v■ 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, December 4, 1990__Page 3 Twp. taxpayers challenge hike Continued from front page i*nfo ? ?*“3 3 *w RWj*w fc iftaS^ 7 *7. ’• ftij «w* w* 7s' tata1'1(ll|( am Bmt M w ieGortW ttMrttafK Special prize offered in coloring contest Valerie Smith, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith of Nashville, was presented with a stuffed toy last week by Judy Quantrell, owner of the Country Kettle Cafe in Nashville, in recognition of her coloring skills in a recent contest sponsored by local merchants and the Maple Valley News. Quantrell judged Valerie's the best of 20 entries received at her cafe and decided to award her a special prize. Overall con­ test winners will be announced later. Girl Scout troops plan to go caroling for holiday Dec. 18 Two Vermontville Girl Scout troops will join forces for Christmas caroling after school on Tuesday, Dec. 18. Sixth and seventh grade Cadetts and third grade Brownies will sing and deliver gifts they have made to elderly and shut-in residents within walking distance of downtown. Anyone sho knows shut-ins who would appreciate some extra Christmas cheer may call Cindy Krolik at 726-1073 or Kaye Setchfield at 726-0149 to make arrangements. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters The Maple Valley Writers’ Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 404 Washington St. in Nashville. For more information, call 726-1259. BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA MONDAY • 6:30 P.M. Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 Writers’ Group to meet in Nashville Dec. 11 — Bazaar — 10*! 0ituo®1 4 tin om appraisers) could see inside (his house), possibly they would adjust it,” said Cooley. He said many of the pro­ blems encountered in the reappraisals occurred because property owners would not allow the appraisers into their homes, despite an advance let­ ter to all Castleton Township property owners explaining the proposed project. Cooley added that several of those who came into the hall to register complaints had requested that the appraisers return to their property for a review of the interior, and in several cases this had been done and an adjustment was made. “These people shouldn’t really get upset (because of an increase),” said Cooley. “It could be human error. And the figures are only tentative.” He explained that he will have the final say on any ad­ justments. Taxpayers will be notified of any changes in their assessments in a letter Cooley will send them the lat­ ter part of February. “Then (if they wish to pro­ test) they can go to the Board of Review,” said Cooley. “The board will review the card and listen to the com­ plaint, but they’ve got to be able to justify the complaint.” Will the local board be un­ duly influenced by the recent professional appraisal? Cooley said he thought not. He said there may be substantial increases in some cases, but in those instances the assessed valuation “probably was not up to date to start with.” He explained that economic factors, land values and real estate sales in the township over the past few years can af­ fect valuation of property, and these data reflect the economic level of the community. According to Cooley, there could be some increases possibly as high as 100 per­ cent, but he doubted that any were as high as 200 percent, the amount being bantered about by some critics. “I’ve never seen so many mad people in my life,” com­ mented Fisher, as he sat in his truck in the bitter cold last Thursday afternoon, waiting for taxpayers to exit the hall. He said some had expressed fear of signing the petition, citing one elderly lady who told him, “I wouldn’t dare sign it.” Fisher believes some are fearful of additional assessement hikes if they sign. He plans to send copies of die petition to State Sen. Jack Welborn, State Rep. Robert Bender and even “to the new governor, (John) Engler.” Meanwhile, inside the hall, Cooley and reappraisal firm representatives worked over­ time to handle the influx of taxpayers. About 100 reviews were handled the first day, and 75 on each of the next two days, estimates Cooley. On Tuesday, the posted schedule had to be extended by two hours, and an addi­ tional hour was added to the Wednesday evening session. Planned lunch hours were skipped, said Cooley. The supervisor remains op­ timistic that the mass appraisal project will make assessments more equitable, with the result being “everyone paying their fair share of taxes.” Fisher said at the close of his protest Thursday that he had more than 200 signatures on his petition, and added that the petition will continue to circulate in the community. He predicted a lot of action on the matter before the February letters arrive. Fisher also confirmed that he had not been among the taxpayers seeking an audience with the reappraisal representatives. “What’s the use?” he asked. Fisher said he had tried un­ successfully to reason with the firm’s appraisers when they were at his place during their initial field work. “They’re just a bunch of college kids,” he concluded. “What do they know?” 4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4 T ONE DAY ONLY SALE'S ^Thursday, Dec. 6£ l20% I STOREWIDE T Hometown Apparel "Your Family Clothing Store” ’ ® ★ HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 4 Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. December with us youre And we’re doing our best to show it, by offering options to make banking easier and faster for you. Services like our new SPIRIT-CARD, for use in our recently installed automatic teller machines. With your Eaton Federal SPIRIT-CARD, you can access your savings or checking account 24 hours a day. Saving you time and offering you convenience. Automatic teller machines are located at our Charlotte and Eaton Rapids offices, or your SPIRIT-CARD can be used at ATM’s displaying the Magic Line or Cirrus symbols. Saturday, December 8th 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Masonic Temple, Main St., Nashville, MI Benefits go to: Barry County Christian School, Charlotte Christian School, .„ Jlig ..^> f^'" • NOTICE • The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of I Charlotte on Wednesday, November 21, 1990. DONATE A TOY Once again this year, Eaton Federal will be collecting unwrapped toys for delivery by the Fire Department on Christmas Eve. Or bring in your new hats, scarves and mittens for our Mitten Tree. 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. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office — Charlotte — 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids — 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 Linda M. Twitched Clerk of the Board of Commissioners OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30, Saturday 9:00-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 4 Early snow and cold snap in 1929 encouraged Santa way back then An unusually early winter storm that blocked roadways in and around Nashville was the top news 61 years ago this week. There also was interest in a flood of new merchandise be­ ing stocked in local stores for the Christmas season, and community sorrow over the death of a local businessman. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News of Dec. 5, 1929. now blanket covers village and vicinity Old-timers are harking back to the days of long ago in an effort to recall a snow storm that fell as early in the winter season as the one that has blanketed Nashville and vicinity and most of Michigan, with from a few in- ches to several feet. From reports coming in from about the state, it ap­ pears that Nashville has been blessed with less snow than in various other sections where highways have been obstructed with drifts several feet high. This condition is particularly true in sections north and west ofhere, accor­ ding to reports. Even in and about Nashville the snow has drifted enough to make traffic difficult. Mail carriers have been stuck for hours along some of the routes, snow being drifted as much as two and three feet deep along some of the side roads. There is approximately five inches of snow on the level here. Accompanying the early snow was near zero weather which took its toll of An unseasonably early snow that blanketed Nashville and much of Michigan shortly after Thanksgiving, 1929, was a forerunner of a storm that would cripple the area the week before Christmas, when record-breaking snows blocked highways, shut in farmers, stopped mail carriers and delayed trains. This photo believed to be of that time shows Mary White's restaurant, Consumer’s Power office and other business places on South Main. (Castleton Township Hall now sits on site of building at right.) automobile radiators and engine blocks. For almost a week the mercury has been fluctuating between freezing and zero with no indication that there will be much change soon. Folks who went to Florida several weeks ago were for­ tunate enough to miss this ear­ ly cold snap and there are a lot more who remain here and wish they too might have migrated southward. Snow will make easy going for Santa this year Early snows and cold weather is lending encourage­ ment to Santa Claus this year. Every day his helpers are carrying in new Christmas merchandise and arranging it in the windows and on the shelves of Nashville’s business places. His packs in­ clude toys for the youngsters, clothing for the whole family, gifts of usefulness of every kind, gifts of entertainment articles, such as radios, gifts of furniture. In fact, his pack has been filled to overflowing this year and there will be no reason why the folks of Nashville and vicinity shouldn’t enjoy one of the happiest Christmas seasons ever. This community has been fortunate during the year 1929, inasmuch as no marked economic depression has been felt in the general prosperity ofthe village and countryside. Unlike some of the larger cities where factories have shut down and caused hard times for working men, Nashville has remained steadily busy and the rural communities have had a fairly prosperous season. These things combine to create a happier atmosphere and throughout there appears an optimistic air that promises an enjoyable Christmas and winter season. When you start out to do your Christmas shopping, start in Nashville. Large stocks ofholiday merchandise have been bought for your in­ spection. Prices here are low as you can hope to find elsewhere. You get courteous, individual treatment, and you can shop leisurely, making sure that when you purchase Stop by or call today for a listing ofall our MONUMENTS in Matching Stones and Designing a Monument to your Personal Need. We Specialize Pcrlicatr'd to T^ronnf and Sinccnn Scivife 193 Jackson St. Sunfield, Michigan There was a long list of Nashville business places where Santa could shop in the late 1920s. Just in this short span of Main Street seen between the lamp post at left and the one at right, are one drug store, three clothing stores, one dry goods store, a hardware, and three grocery stores, plus two banks. (The photo pre-dates the 1929 bank consolidation.) In addition, grocer John Appelman sold radios in his store (at exteme right) and the other two grocers also carried shoes. you get what you want rather than what you have to take when in the crush of city crowds in city stores. Trading in Nashville has its advan­ tages, you can be sure. Chris Marshall, bank cashier, is called by death Nashville lost one of its most prominent businessmen, one of its most loyal friends, and the family lost a devoted husband and father in the sud­ den death Monday afternoon of Chris Marshall, who pass­ ed away at four o’clock. News of Mr. Marshall’s passing cast a pall on the village at large and was cause for numerous expressions of regret and sadness on the part of all who knew him. While coming as a shock because of its suddeness, the death of Mr. Marshall, who was cashier of the newly organized Nashville State Bank, was rather expected because ofthe nature ofhis af­ fliction. In spite of this his ultimate recovery was hoped for. Five weeks ago Mr. Mar­ shall was forced to give up his duties at the bank and went to a sanitarium in Battle Creek for treatment of heart trouble. When, a week ago, he was brought back to his home here it was believed he was making satisfactory progress toward recovery. However, treatment proved to be of no avail, and on Monday afternoon he pass­ ed to the Great Beyond after a lifetime of service in the business, social fraternal and church world. Bom in Attica, Ohio, more than 65 years ago, Mr. Mar­ shall, a son of John and Dorothy Marshall, came to Michigan with his parents when but two months of age. The family settled on a large tract of land one and one-half miles north of Maple Grove Center and there the boy grew to manhood. Upon completing his school work he joined the teaching profession and for a period of several years taught at various country schools in the neighborhood of his home. In 1887 he was united in mar­ riage to Miss Elizabeth Mar­ shall. He continued to teach for several years after their marriage, until in the early nineties he took up railroading, learning his new work at Vermontville. He continued in the employ of various roads as telegraph operator and agent for about 15 years when about three years after the organization of the State Saving Bank in Nashville, he was called to be its cashier. He continued to hold the position until the con­ solidation ofthe State Savings and Farmers and Merchants bank in August of this year, when he became cashier ofthe combined institutions. Mr. Marshall was pro­ minently indentified with the fraternal and church life ofthe village, as well as having served well in an official capacity in affairs of the village. He was a member of the Nashville Lodge No. 255, F. & A. M., Ivy Lodge No. 37, K. of P., and member of the Evangelical Church, where he had served as a member of the official board, class leader, the choir and at the time of his death was superintendent of the Sunday School. For 12 years he was a member of the Board of Education, and for two years was village councilman. He was actively interested in any progam for the better­ ment and progress of the village in which he lived and because of his interest and friendliness toward the village at large, his loss will be felt in every circle in which he moved... Stores will close Business places ofNashville will close from 2 to 3 o’clock while the funeral of Chris Marshall, late cashier of the Nashville State Bank, is being held Thursday afternoon. Closing will be in tribute to the memory of one of the village’s most highly esteem­ ed business men, Mr. Mar­ shall having been prominently identified with Nashville business over a long period of years. News Briefs — Laurence and Loren Garlinger have left Michigan for several weeks trip through the southland. — Miss Alice Roscoe was home for Thanksgivinbg vacation from the teachers’ training school at Ypsilanti. — Ray Haggerty, John Wolcott and sister motored to Grand Rapids Sunday and brought home the former’s father, Abe Haggerty, who recently was operated on at Blodgett Hospital. — Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hannemann were at Chicago the first part of the week on business. — Mildred Weaks is on the sick list. — Len W. Feighner is in a Battle Creek sanitarium for a course of treatment, entering Sunday. It is hoped Fike will make a speedy recovery and come back good as new within a few days. — Charles Kohler, son-in­ law of Mrs. G. Campbell, is glad to have found out about Simpson’s Memorial Institute at Ann Arbor that he wants to tell everyone what they did for him in the last two years. Mr. Kohler has been given up several times, suffering with pernicious anemia. He is now out, after spending two weeks at Ann Arbor, and walks two miles a day and feels fine. — (Martin Comers) In spite ofthe storm, there was a good attendance at the service at church Sunday evening. Rev. Todd, formerly of the Indiana conference, brought us a real gospel message. — (South Vermontville) Asa Strait is putting on a dance in Vermontville opera house every Wednesday night. Good music and good times are being had. — (Dayton Comers) The Shores PTA had a Thanksgiv­ ing dinner at the school house Friday, after which came a short progrm by the school. Then we were favored by talks from our county com­ missioner, Mr. Chamberlain, and County Agent Mr. Rood. — (Guy Comers) Mr. and Mrs. Herald Bennett called on Dr. C. K. Brown at the U of M Hospital one day last week and found him getting along fine. (Note: The beloved Nashville physician passed away the following week, on Continued on next page �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. December 4, 1990 — Page 5 Local children make peace symbols for U.S. troops in Saudia Arabia &S.. &S SS> *K Sthi’ UUttteol &** a! CM, JSfc Wtllai *W|U?i i j® » J-Ad Graphics News Service St. Cyril Sunday School children in a fifth and sixth grade class taught by Rose Heaton are sending a message of peace to U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia. The youngsters are folding sheets of paper in a com­ plicated pattern to form Origami peace cranes. The birds, which symbolize peace, have their origin in Japan ’$ Hiroshima Peace Park. There, a statue of a young girl called Sadako holds a golden crane atop a granite Mountain of Paradise. Children from throughout the world send paper cranes to be suspended from the statue, which bears the inscription,“This is our cup, this is our prayer: peace in the world.” Instead of sending their cranes to Japan, the local children will send them to U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East crisis zone. Heaton said she sees this as a form of therapy for young children trying to deal with the prospect of war. Folding the Origami birds “is a way to empower these kids so they don’t feel so helpless,” she says. The St. Cyril youngsters are well on their way to reaching their goal of 1,000 birds to be sent overseas for the Christmas holiday. In addition, they have been invited to demonstrate the art and pass out Origami instruc­ tions at a Dec. 9 Christmas open house at the historic Eaton County courthouse. The event is being staged by the Eaton County Historical Commission in conjunction with Charlotte’s Christmas Yuletide home tour. FmHA District Director Russ Keech is retiring after 30 years of service For Rent After nearly 30 years of ser­ vice, Russell K. Keech has retired from the Farmers Home Administration. An open house is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the FmHA district of­ fice in the USDA Building, 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. Keech joined Farmers Home Administration as a county supervisor in Hastings in 1962. He was then transfer­ red to Centreville as county supervisor and spent five years in the Cass, Branch and St. Joseph area. In 1970 he became district director in Hastings, where he spent the remainder of his years of service. The FmHA district office provides rural rental housing loans, of which four rental projects are lo.cated in Hastings. The office also pro­ vides loans and grants for community facilities and it supervises farmer program and rural housing loans and grants for a nine-county area. After serving in the armed atalij’ XAiAaibotiji^ a ^Rviiibi hiiitlsiiipl Mite tei p MeteMete-WllttKs&i mot it RKKUt'll kMaii ■is mlst Aim Aibtr.triib nts'fc ufcitoniiij wibefehffi -(Mi Go i rtdi itsptEofte mtei hlo'tak iofta tarfiit iMMin fcv. Todifcnrii latadifati tsids^s -iW® g Ag Sni 5 W1 J® iiffflri1 iLntw rw,t, . house ffl) ® •*B *^k tjutsuttes its® _|Drtito g^pBUiw t*®! :^o! ioti^‘ Hams* ultofc®** ■£ tBotaPr*t ft toP Jf#11 meetings will be held the last Saturday night of each month. — (Northeast Castleton) Mrs. Caroline Appelman is on the gain. — (Morgan) James Howard returned Wednesday from his trip through the nor­ thern peninsula...D. A. Mc­ Clelland returned home from his hunting trip Monday, br­ inging a nice buck with him. — (Local) A pleasant Thanksgiving was enjoyed when Sam Buxton and wife of Bedford called their family together and came to spend the day with their aunt and un­ cle, Olive and Reuben Bivens of Nashville. Those present were Harry, Josephine and lit­ tle Harold Cheeseman of Maple Grove, Harold, Genevieve and baby Russell Stanton of Battle Creek, Ber­ nice Buxton and her fiance, Harold Grey of Maple Grove and last, but not least, was Gordon Buxton in his first long pant suit. All brought well-filled baskets of good things, which all did justice to. The parting came all too soon (the day was all too short) when the good-byes had to be said, and all returned to their respective homes, with memories of another happy Thanksgiving spent. Diana’s Place STOCKING STUFFERS Nail Care and Hair Care Products GIFT CERTIFICATES Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Owner, Diana Kuempel 852“9481 — Hours at your Convenience — Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. For Sale Automotive 87 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED, loaded, and 86 Pontiac Grand Am. Trowbridge Sales & Service. 517-726-0569. Look Great for the Holidays | For Sale GET THEM WHILE THEY LAST: Deacon benches $25.00. Great Christmas gift Call 852-1716. Mon. Fri., 2-8pm._____________ "The Mirrors image" WfkkOkZ |Mjaa6„ F£ Hair stylist for Men. Women * CNHren Mein, Nashville 852-9192 > HOURS: M."® NEW PATCH WORK crazy quilts and crocheted rag nigs. 852-9057. Memories of the post, from previous pag Dec. 10, 1929). — (Barnes District) Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker and family spent Sunday with the Clyde Hamiltons and enjoyed their new electric radio. — (Barryville) Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DeVine started Thanksgiving morning with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Walker of Chesaning for Miami, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. DeVine will be gone about two weeks. Rev. and Mrs. Gillett of Gull Lake are looking after chores while they are gone. — (North Assyria) Thirtynine relatives came from Grand Rapids, Augusta, Nashville, Battle Creek and New York state to spend Thanksgiving with Arthur Miller and wife. — (Striker District) Thanksgiving dinner at the school last Wednesday was well attended; surely a most bountiful dinner was served, followed by a program by the school, the principal part of which was a play, “The First Thanksgiving Day.” A business meeting was held. The PTA was changed to a community club, hoping that some who are not parents of scholars might feel more free to attend meetings. Rena Blake is president and Pets FOR RENT IN VERMONT­ FOR SALE, 7 weeks old Cock­ VILLE one bedroom ground er Collie mix puppies, asking floor apartment. References $5.00. Call 517-852-9852. required. Call 726-0574. <fcJakk '• ol BBOj® Oj® ttat Amanda Finkler (left) and Hillary Cates folded Origami peace cranes last week in a project by St. Cyril Sunday School children to send a message of peace to U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia. ASA Russ Keech forces, Keech taught agriculture at the Nashville Schools. He also acted on the school board in the Cen­ treville and Nashville areas. Keech and his wife, Joan, live on a farm on Bivens Road in Nashville. They have three children and five grandchildren. His son, Dan Keech, is a Marine lieutenant and lives with his wife Kerri in North Carolina, daughter Cheryl is a medical student and her hus­ band, Mark, teaches at the University of Indianapolis. Daughter Cindy is an indepen­ dent appraiser and has her own appraisal business and her husband, Mike Smith, was recently elected County Commissioner. Keech said be is anxious to greet his friends and former business associates at the open house. Reservations are also being accepted for a retirement din­ ner the evening of Dec. 14. Phone the FmHA district of­ fice for details. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH MNh STDCCT MCCMOMT'-IIILC. I’liCHOn 49096 nASHMiue LPHB, .?k (517)852-1717 . XSSU 'Attractive year-round home at Thornapple Lake 'Screened porch 'Newer seawall (M-36) 'Land contract terms! 'Two story, four bedroom home that could be either a two-unit apartment home or single family 'Attached garage 'Land contract terms! 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Further details and applica­ tion forms are available at the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office, or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Located at 115 West Broadway, Woodland, Ml. FOUR BEDROOM HOME with attached garage. Excellent location. Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Chris Stanton • 543-0598 OPEN HOUSE: Monday, LUCY CLASSIC Estate December 10, 4:30-6:00. Call for a flyer! Cindy Doolittle - 726-0605 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 6 St. Jude bikers celebrate a successful 1990 campaign Tasty pizza and beverages were provided by Good Time Pizza in Nashville to reward the participants in the St. Jude bike-a-thon. J-Ad Graphics News Service On a Saturday in late September, 18 local cyclists pedaled for hours around a course at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School in the annual “Wheels For Life” bike-a-thon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hopsital in Memphis, Tenn. In advance of the event, riders signed up sponsors who GLENN MARY Bakery - Pizza - Video's 151 S. Main Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1000 NEW HOURS: Mon. thru Thurs. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Erl. & Sat. 6 a.m.-12 noon; Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. promised to make donations based on each mile com­ pleted. When all the pledges were tallied recently, the total came to $831.60, reports Elsie Wolever, bike-a-thon coordinator. As a reward for the suc­ cessful campaign, the par­ ticipants were treated to a piz­ za supper last Tuesday night at Good Time Pizza in Nashville by owners Jack and Judy DeGroot. Besides the tasty meal, the riders received certificates and St. Jude Tshirts from Wolever. The four top riders, all of whom came from the same family, also received tote bags. They were Donald and Merle Sears and daughters The top four riders in the event all came from the same family. From left are Donald, Merle, and April Sears, receiving a tote bag award from Elise Wolever. In front is Rachel Sears. The family totaled more than 130 miles in the event. April and Rachel. Together the four rode a total of more than 130 miles. Mrs. Sears was the top cyclist with 50 miles to her credit, and she brought in the highest amount in pledges. Other riders in the event were Laci Wolever, Andrew Belen, Chris Ripley, Teri Ses­ sions, Tobi Mazzoni, Kent Mead, Tricia Johnson, Tiffiny Robins, Amanda Robins, Missy Ball, Melissa Dickey, Matthew Conklin, Elizabeth Conklin and Nancy Wolever. “Many thanks to all who pledged and to Eloise Wheeler for refreshments (the day of the ride),” said Elsie Wolever. “We also ap­ preciate Ruby Ball, Robert Ball and Merle Sears for all their help in marking cards, tying strings, etc., to make the bike-a-thon a success.” Wolever also expressed ap­ preciation to the DeGroots for furnishing the pizza and drinks on awards night, and local and area newspapers for their coverage of the event. Community bands’ concerts planned What really changed Ebenezer Scrooge from a miserable old miser to a generous new man? Was it just the night visitors and a pitiful crippled boy? Or was it something more? Find out for yourself when you come to see this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most dearly loved tale... not a carol... but a Christmas to sing about! Gospel According to .__ 3 Big Performances • Saturday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. • Sunday, December 9, 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Nashville Baptist Church Corner of Washington and Phillips, Nashville, Michigan The combined Maple Valley and Ionia community bands, directed by Charles Brill, will perform at four events this month. On Dec. 8, the band will perform starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Ionia Theatre, a historic building that has recently undergone restoration. The following day, Sunday, Dec. 9, the community band will participate in the tradi­ tional Christmas concert stag­ ed by the Maple Valley High School. That event will start at 3 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The next scheduled event for the community band will be a program for the residents at TenderCare Nursing home in Hastings. This will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, and is open to the public. Besides these perfor­ mances, the combined com­ munity band also will appear in the annual Santa Claus parade in Ionia this month. The local community band was organized under the Maple Valley Adult Education program. Brill was director of the Nashville High School band in the 1950s and later held that same post at Ionia schools. Andrew Belen, 4, the youngest rider in the recent St. Jude Bike-a-thon, proudly shows off the T-shirt he was awarded for his effort. Hartzlers’ Charters & Tours Jan. 2-18 • Tour Fabulous Florida ’986.00 D.O. Per Person If you would like to visit someone in Florida, we can offer a transportation package only. Call us for a price. Apr. 17-22,1991 • Washington, D.C. ‘478.00 D.O. Per Person 374-8169 or 1-800-654-8738 Vermontville Hardware — Stanley Tools of the Month — • • • • 4-pc. 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She also will say: “I am here to remember my daughter, Sheila Allen, who was killed by a drunk driver when she was 15.” Carpenter will be standing before an audience at the 10th anniversary International Candlelight Vigil Of Remem­ brance and will light a candle in memory of her daughter and Michigan’s other victims of drunk drivers. For Carpenter it will be a particularly poignant moment, for that day also will mark the third anniversary of her daughter’s death. It was on Dec. 8, 1987, that Sheila Allen, a Maple Valley freshman, died as the result of an auto accident caused by a drunk driver 10 days earlier. At the driver’s trial in 1988, a Pennock Hospital lab techni­ cian testified that two hours after the accident Robert Oukrust’s blood alcohol level was .24, more than twice the legal limit in Michigan. Allen, Jamie Steortz, 18, and Greg Bumford, 25, were passengers in a pick-up truck driven by Oukrust, which police said was going 96 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone on Nashville’s Sherman Street when it left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Allen was trapped inside the vehicle, Bumford was underneath it; the other two were able to escape. But before emergency personnel could free Allen and Bum­ ford, the vehicle exploded. Both were severely burned. Bumford had a leg am­ putated but died four days later. Allen had both legs am­ putated and lived for 10 days at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. For the first four days, Allen was conscious and able to speak with family members. Her mother recalls her daughter told her that she didn’t want to die and added, “Don’t let him get away with it.” The doctors gave the family no hope for Allen’s recovery. “The fact that she lived for 10 days was a miracle,” says her mother. She added that all four of the young people had been drinking that day, the boys having brought alcoholic Sheila Allen died at age 15, the victim of a drunk driver, shortly after this photo was taken. She would have graduated this spring at Maple Valley High School. The Class of 1991 remembered her with a special poster in the Homecoming parade this past fall. president of the chapter and serves on MADD’s State of Michigan Coordinating Com­ mittee as a representative of Barry County. The committee meets six times a year and it was at one of those recent ses­ sions that Carpenter was selected as Michigan’s representative to the 1990 In­ ternational Vigil in California. An Ionia woman also will go, but she will act only as a substitute for any state that has no representative there, while Carpenter will speak on behalf of Michigan. Besides her activities with MADD, Carpenter has been coordinator for the Barry County Victim’s Panel for two years. When one is con­ victed of drunk driving in Barry County, he or she is re­ quired to attend the next mon­ thly meeting of the panel. Carpenter said there are nor­ mally 15 to 35 of these people present. They are shown a movie, “Sentenced for Life,” and hear speakers from the fields of law enforcement and substance abuse, as well as people whose loved ones have been victims ofdrunk drivers. “If it saves just one person, my daughter hasn’t died in vain,” said Carpenter. She also expressed some disappointment in “people in Barry County who don’t want o get involved in drunk driv­ ing awareness.” She said the Barry County Chapter of MADD has only 20 members and only about six who are active. Carpenter stressed that one does not need to wait until they have lost a loved one to a drunk driver to beverages to her home in her member of the Maple Valley absence. After she arrived chapter of Students Against there, Carpenter said, the Drunk Driving (SADD). boys hurriedly left the house After her death, her mother but the girls got in the truck joined the Barry County with them as they drove off Chapter of Mothers Against even, though she had warned Drunk Driving, and has been an active member for three them not to. The mother testified as a years. She currently is senior vice witness at Oukrust’s trial, in which a Barry County jury convicted him of negligent homicide. “He was sentenced to one year in jail,” said Carpenter, “but he was released in eight The Skil months because of overcrowding.” Super Twist Oukrust later was arrested Your high torque, cordless screwdriver for violation of probation and for convenience, power and portability. received a sentence of 16 to • Vi” hex collet. 180 RPM 24 months in prison, but • Auto-lock feature for use as manual screwdriver Carpenter believes he is now • Drives and removes a wide range of screws free. • Charging stand and stores 10 bits, has recharging LED She attributes her strength • Bit storage in handle of tool in handling the tragedy to her Christian faith and to the sup­ Model 2235 port of her mother, Alberta Lewis. The Skil Cordless Drill. “I wouldn’t have gotten Oof it yourself with this cordless drill/scredriver through this without Mom and • 2 speed trigger control 240/600 RPM for drilling God,” noted Carpenter. and screwdriving She also has a daughter • Charging stand included with handy bit storage Tangi Allen, 21. Sheila’s for 31 bits • 5 powerful rechargeable nicad batteries 6.0 volts father, Kenneth Allen, and his • Convenient built-in chuck key storage parents, Howard and Genevieve Allen, are local residents. Model Sheila Allen had been a become involved with MADD. “Let’s get people involved now, before it happens to them,” she suggested. Carpenter now is pushing MADD’s “Tie One On...For Continued on next page This candle held by Maryann Carpenter will be lighted by her Saturday in a California ceremony to remember victims of drunk drivers. It bears the in­ scription "Sheila" and was presented to her by her daughter's school friends shortly after the girl's death. 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Hard at work here are Tammy Ashley (left) and Jennifer Rounds. BIVA IAnrm L Ft lV/AAIL ILLFTV ing” for them. As a service project in four government classes taught by Chris Ricketts, some 100 seniors Wednesday assembled and packaged about 1,000 stretchy, tough “Bungee Body-Builders” to be includ­ ed in Red Cross care packages soon to be sent to American soliders serving in Operation Desert Shield. The all-purpose resistance exerciser, whose main com­ ponent is rubber tubing, is a product of Lane Gainer Com­ pany, recently located in Nashville. Owner Craig Askins had the idea of asking the local school for help with assembly ofthe units after one of his suppliers, the Kent Latex Company, offered to help sponsor the project. But Askins credits his wife, Janet Whelan, with the initial idea of sending “Bungee Body­ Builders” to U.S. troops overseas. “It was my wife’s sugges­ tion,” said Askins. “She got the idea after she heard that Arnold Swartzenegger was sending weight-lifting equip­ ment over there. She said it would be so much easier to ship Bungees.” He noted that one can do almost anything with a “Bungee Body-Builder” that they can with weights. Askins’ firm makes different types of equipment for resistance training. He said Brad Allard, the Red Cross representative who MEMBERS OF BARRY- eaton board of realtors & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N. 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Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS - Black­ near town. Land contract terms. Priced from top road $11,900 up. (VL-359) Kayli Orman measures a length of tubing, using measurements on a blackboard as a guide. The material had to be cut to proper lengths before assembly. is coordinating the CARE project in this region, plans to include the exercisers in packages destined for West Michigan soliders serving in Operation Desert Shield. After assembling the Bungees, students placed them in plastic bags furnished by Carl’s Market. Inside each was enclosed a message from the Lane Gainer Co. printed on paper donated by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. It reads: “Dear Soldier, Wanted to let you know we are ‘pulling fdr you’ here states side. Word is there isn’t a lot to do in your free time — so we are sending over one of our products, the “Bungee Body-Builder.” It’s an all­ purpose resistance exerciser. We thought you would give it a workout. My company, one of our suppliers, and the local high school, pitched in to send our show of support. Keep that fighting edge and thanks for serving us.” Local woman is representative for MADD Vigil- Craig Askins, owner of Lane Gainer Co., continued from page 7 demonstrates use of the "Bungee Body-Builder" while Safety” campaign in which drivers tie a red ribbon to their Maple Valley seniors assemble the all-purpose resistance exercisers as gifts for U.S. troops in Saudi car’s antenna or other visible spot on the vehicle to signify Arabia. opposition to drinking and driving during the holidays — Me To sit and think things or anytime, noted Carpenter. by Sheila Allen through. She has already arranged There’s more to me than distribution of 4,700 ribbons The more I learn, the more I at GM’s body plant at Lans­ meets the eye, grow ing, where she is a 21-year I’m beginning to understand, It’s what I think, and how I And the more I see just how employee. much more Carpenter said the pain of feel That makes me what I am. I want to know the me losing a child is nearly I’m learning to be. unbearable. Why do I do the things I do, “I don’t wish that anyone A Barry County Candlight else should ever know it,” she And say the things I say? What is important, and how Vigil will be held Dec. 8, said. “The ache in your heart do I tell, coinciding with the interna­ is always there.” tional event in California in Carpenter - has compiled I’m learning more each day. which Carpenter will be par­ scrapbooks detailing the life I learn from friends and ticipating. In her absence, and death ofher daughter — a family members will be pre­ prolific poet whose introspec­ family, sent at the 7 p.m. ceremony at tive rhymes on life and love From work, from play, from the courthouse in Hastings to add a special touch to the col­ school. lection. Though Sheila had I’ve also learned to take some light a candle in Sheila’s memory. written and presented several time of these verses to her mother, many of the young girl’s writings were not discovered until after her death. The following is an example ofher work. Fassett Body Shop National Ads POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 ext. MI168 8am top 8pm 7 days. POSTAL JOBS: Start $11.41 pr. hr. Carriers, sorters, clerks. Excellent pay & benefits. For examination and application information call 1-206736-7000 Ext. 5803T5 6am-10pm 7 days. — PHONE — 517/726-0519 — 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 9 Property assessments are not equitable! From Our Readers Why not let a local business bid? Dear editor, Why is it so difficult for local business people to be granted the opportunity to provide products or services to the very school system that they help to support? The policies concerning this matter are so inconsistent from one case to another that it appears that only those businessmen who were will­ ing to fight tooth and nail for consideration, or who may have had inside help, are allowed to submit bids for such school spending. After returning to my hometown of Nashville in 1986,1 opened a photography studio in a downtown loca­ tion. I contacted the school about submitting to bid and all inquiries led me to the prin­ cipal, Larry Lenz, who is in charge of making that decision. Lenz told me he was happy with the present photographer who provided that service, and that it wasn’t open for bid. The next year we asked again about submitting a bid and were given the same response. Finally, we were told this past winter by the athletic director that we could bid on the services needed. We did so after much research, mail­ ing a copy to the school. We didn’t get a response, so when the Grand Rapids firm was hired again to do the fall sports photos, we decided to go to a school board meeting and see what had happened to our bid. After sitting through two hours of sidestepping bus driver grievances and other evasive maneuvers, I was per­ mitted to present my question. Board President William Flower had no knowledge of this matter and asked Mr. Lenz to answer the question about the bid. Mr. Lenz said that he didn’t know about the matter until after the school year had begun and that it should never have happened. He went on to say that con­ trary to my appeal about some people’s complaints about present photo services being provided, he had heard no complaints and added that due to prior experience with local photographers, that to give this work to a business that “might not be around in another year” could leave the school without these services. Mr. flower then stated that it was an administrative mat­ ter and that no more board time would be taken with it. The sad truth is that this is a -typical case similar to the frustration that so many local business people experience each year while paying taxes that support these decision makers. I remember when Mr. Lenz came to Maple Valley in the late 1960s as a teacher. Isn’t he lucky when it came to coaching and ad­ ministrative positions that so­ meone saw fit to give him a chance? And, after all, isn’t the school here to educate our children so that as adults they might succeed, or does that stop at graduation? Other classmates of mine have had the same difficulty while trying to keep the family business afloat, bringing an ironic truth to Mr. Lenz’s statement, but it’s today’s graduates that might not be around for another year. Our greatest resource is our own children, yet we allow the opportunity that might keep them at home to be denied via our own tax dollars. I don’t think the school should grant these oppor­ tunities to someone just because they’re local or a prior graduate of Maple Valley, but to deny a bid bas­ ed on what another local firm may have done in the past was called prejudice when I went to school here some 20 years ago. An atmosphere of competi­ tion stands to benefit everyone except those who might ex­ ploit this closed agreement that exists now. Why not give every local business first chance at providing these needs before looking outside the school district? I don’t see any bid requests going Out to Grand Rapids for paint that the school uses. It’s going to be hard to pay the bills another winter without any school accounts, but it’ll certainly be easier next school board election day. You can bet that we’ll still be here next year and still be knocking on Mr. Lenz’s door, and occasionally asking the school board the same question. Besides, nobody stays on the school board forever... do they? Sincerely, James Hammond Nashville JH Photographic Studio Our largest employer in the area is the school system, and after that it’s Carl's Super­ market. Neither one of these places are a good reason to live in Nashville, therefore, the attraction here is low-cost housing that creates lower property taxes. We are a bedroom com­ munity, in which every morn­ ing we get up and leave to earn a living and return to sleep here. People live here for the quiet and warmth of small town living, but if our property values are as high as (they) say, then it’s time for some of the big city services. The report in the past week’s paper states that if a large increase is noticed then we were probably not up to Nutraderm or Nutraderm 30 — 517-852-9377 — We ship UPS Daily Sowgs! II Sucrets Great Low Price Lozenges 24’s Toothpaste 6 oz. Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion (-38 16 oz. O Polaroid Proline Caps with N.B.A. & N.F.L. Insignia 8" 13" 600 plus, Time Zero or Spectra ♦ Plus Night-Time COLD MEDICINE So you can gel the rest you need 099 Tylenol octUmmoph inTABLSTS fiifapoinraliil contains no*jpuin Ilblfll S00ffl|<ich Tylenol Extra Strength 388 MCtoMHMt CeupeM Misal SiuffMwss reroute tar CtaMren Md Multi 033 Robitussin Syrup 4 OZ. Blood Glucose Monitoring System X 134" k Less Mfg. X 50“ Less Mfg. 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Harold Woodman VFW Post 8260 Nashville lle Sincerely, Gary Spidel Nashville 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Lotion 16 oz. 70130 date on property values. Whose fault is this? In my case, I received an 89 percent increase in assessed valuation and in a period from April, 1986 to the present have had the value of my home raised $31,000, a more than 20 percent increase each year. This is an unheard of percent of increase. I went to the hearing, but I’m not convinced anyone was doing any of this (hearing, I mean). It’s like “this is what we have decided and this is the way it will be.” Big Brother at his best. We can CHRISTMAS ? skip your... PACKAGES I BOB'S SERVICE SHOpfi t CeMmatum Items for troops are appreciated! To the editor: I would like to express ap­ preciation to the people who have brought items to our VFW Post No. 8260 for our troops serving in the Middle East. This will be an ongoing pro­ ject, so if anyone would like to bring items to the post, such To the editor: Just another letter in protest against what we are being told is an equitable assessment of property values in Nashville. It seems as though represen­ tatives of Reappraisal Ser­ vices Inc. may have confused Nashville, Mich., with Nashville, Tenn. I have always thought that Justin Cooley was a very capable assessor. Now I believe that with all of his education, it seems he has no idea ofproperty values in this area at all. Don’t it make one wonder how someone from Kalamazoo would know more about property values in this area than one who has lived in this area a good deal of his life. Assessment increases of 100 percent to over 300 per­ cent have been reported. This is a total disgrace and a slap in the face to Our own assessor and his implied stupidity. Where in Nashville is our shopping center or our dinner club or movie theater? Where is the bus stop on the comer we may catch a bus at, or the cab company to take us across town? Where are the factories for us to work at without driv­ ing a minimum of 10 miles? 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 10 Heald - Beebe united in marriage Oct. 20 Getting rid of headaches A headache is a common symptom caused by a variety of problems, and folks here in the Maple Valley area have more than their share. Many fear a severe disease, like a brain tumor, but this is the culprit in only a few cases. The vast majority are caused by muscle tension, poor posture, nerve pinching and allergies. First of all, let’s talk about tension headaches. It’s been a rough week at work, the children are going bonkers and the spouse is less than understanding. The tension mounts, and soon you have a headache. Aspirin may help, butt since the pain is caused by muscle tension, the headache per­ sists. Tension headaches need muscle therapy if they’re going to be stopped. In our office, we use massage, hot packs and trigger point muscle therapy to break up that nasty tension. At home proper stretching, a hot shower and a good neck rub could do the trick. Poor posture or improperly positioned bones can cause nerve pinching, which can cause a headache. Is your head slumped forward or tilted to one side? Perhaps you’ve injured your neck in a car accident or a household incident. Any of these pro­ blems could pinch the nerves that go to the head, causing pain. These problems may not respod well to medications, since a pill will not correct a structural problem. In these cases a medical doctor 'or chiropractor may use neck traction, manipulation or physical therapy to work the bones back into place and take the pressure offofpinched nerves. Special exercises are also important to strengthen the neck and head into their new position. So, if you have headaches in combination with neck pro­ blems, this may be the way to go. Allergies cause headaches too. Alcohol, cigarette smoke and certain foods, like cheese and chocolate, may change the blood flow in the brain, causing headaches. Therapy involves the removal of the allergic substance from the diet and possibly medication to control blood flow in the brain. Hay fever and sinus headache may also fall into this headache category and involve similar treatment. In any case, the cause of a headache must be determined to dictate proper therapy. Other therapies include acupressure and counseling administered by a qualified medical doctor, chiropractor or psychologist. The good news is that every headache has its source, and every source is treatable. You don’t have to live your life with headaches. Miscellaneous JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS: Avon fall bottles, never been opened. Both men and women - $1.00 a piece. Bert Stambaugh. 517-852-9523. Beth Ellen Heald and Jef­ frey Norman Beebe were united in marriage Saturday, Oct. 20, 1990, at the historic Carlton Center Church, Charlton Park, Hastings. The Rev. David McLane, brother-in-law of the bride, performed the 5:30 p.m. double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Roger and Barbara Heald of Charlotte. The groom is the son of Sallye McLean of Nashville. The bride wore a Victorian styled white satin gown, ac­ cented with embroidered lace, pearls and sequins. The cathedral train flowed from a butterfly bow. A crown of lace, pearls, sequins and silk roses held her veil in place. She carried an arm bouquet of white baby orchids, fem, lavender roses and alstromerias, tied with a white satin bow. The matron of honor was Catherine Ommen of Charlotte, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kim Organ of Grand Rapids and Ginger Wise of Holt. The matron of honor and bridesmaids were attired in long emerald green velvet, turn-of-the century style, riding dresses. They wore matching green hats trimmed with black braid, silk flowers and a black net bow. They carried tussies-mussies of yellow and purple mini camations, baby’s breath, alstromerias and sprigs of lavender encircling a lavender rose and accented with white lace and purple streamers. The flower girl wqs Alaina Ommen, niece of the bride. She wore an emerald green velvet dress and carried a grapevine basket filled with pot pourri. Peter McLane, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. Business Services D&L TELEPHONE BABYSITTING IN MY Thor­ SERVICE Residents and busi­ napple Lake Road home, reason­ ness, reasonable rates, 10 able rates, meals and snacks percent discount to senior citi­ zens. 616-945-9672. provided. 852-1639. clip-n-save EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. 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Scott Ommen, brother-in­ law of the bride and Jody McLane, sister of the bride, were guest book attendant and hostess. The wedding music was played by harpist Veanna Bordeaux of Jackson. A horse and surrey awaited the bride and groom on their exit from the church. The reception was held at the Hastings Country Club. Kevin and Beth Anne Mac­ Donald, of Atlanta, Georgia, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, were host and hostess. After a honeymoon to Mackinac Island and the Up- Kellogg Elementary School announces 'honor roll' 6th Grade All A’s - Evelyn Ackley, Dana Hamilton, Robb Rosin, Marin Smith. A and B Average - Corie Augustine, Rod Brooks, Kyle Curtiss, Amber Davidson, Marty Dawson, Brandon Eberly, Jenny Gardner, Bee Gee Garvey, Nick Garza, Scott Herman, Mike Heyboer, Sarah Hughes, Sam Javor, Marie Jewell, Bobby Joseph. 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TOOLSALEs tlRLRlt MtRtHtlOISt 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Anderson, Jeff Brzyski, Hillary Cates, Lisa Combs, Kerri Dean, Ricky Fowler, Kristen Frith, Richard Genther, Emilie Gould, Holly Green, Maria Green, Chris per Peninsula, the couple will reside in Nashville. Hartwell, Travis Hardin, Lezille Hay. Missy Kellepourey, Milissa Kirwin, Pat Leonard, Shawn Leonard, Della Neymeiyer, Jessie Pennington, Wes Quick, Megan Starnes, Michael Skedgell, Lorna Symonds, David Taylor. Two local seniors on ‘Fashion Panel’ Maple Valley seniors Janet Hansen and Polly Sayles have been selected to serve on the 1990-91 Fashion Panel for the Lansing Mall. These girls are part of a group of 17 chosen from more than 100 applicants. Their duties will include television commercials, fashion shows and newspaper ads for stores at the mall. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) COBB Mt Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. lic. #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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 11 Eaton County 4-Hers may From Our Readers Eaton County 4-H’ers and adults interested in learning first hand about state govern­ ment are encouraged to apply for the 1991 4-H Capitol Ex­ perience by Jan. 4. The program, to be held in Lansing March 17-20, gives teens and adult participants and chaperones from all over Michigan the opportunity to develop leadership skills, ex­ perience personal growth and explore local government activities. They will also be able to plan and carry out individual citizenship, local government A labor of love is coming to an end To the editor: Only a few days are left for me to represent the people of Vermontville Township as your County Commissioner. The past 18 years have been some ofthe most rewarding of my entire life. I knew very few in the area when I first ran and was elected. Now I know a great many who are more than constituents, but are friends. I have come to love this historic village, so rich in heritage and character, as well as the entire community that is a part of Commissioner District No. 1, including Sun­ field, Roxand and Vermont­ ville townships. As your Commissioner, I have given the responsibility all that I had. My responsibili­ ty in that office always came before my own farm and private needs. I have done my best and step down content in that thought. It was not an easy decision, but it was time. The one who has stood beside me all of these years with her love and loyalty deserves the complete effort of my time and energy from now on, to be more free to travel, etc. However, I would be less than candid ifI did not confess there will be a tear in the eye and a tug in the heart when I leave office. It is not easy to part with the countless friends in local and county government. It has been my privilege to serve the finest constituents on the finest County Board of Commissioners to be found anywhere in the U.S.A.! The bond that has been established will forever remain. I shall not forget Vermont­ ville and intend to keep in touch and hope to be in your community whenever possible. John Fisher, who will suc­ ceed me, is an able replace­ ment. I am confident that he will serve you well. I stand ready, without interference or “second guessing,” to help him in anyway possible upon request. For Rosa and I we can only say, “God Bless you all and may you have a joyous Christmas, complete in the meaning of the coming of our Lord at Christmas time nearly 2,000 years ago.” With love and prayers, Edgar and Rosa Fleetham Reappraisal doesn't mean more revenue To the editor: The mass reappraisal of properties Castleton Township is having done is generally seen as a way to col­ lect more property tax money. NOT TRUE. After reappraisal, no taxing unit, not the schools, not the county, not the Village of Nashville, nor Castleton Township, will be able to col­ lect more total dollars from property tax than they did before reappraisal. If your valuation was in­ creased, you may pay a larger share of the total tax bill than you did before reappraisal. Your taxes may be higher. If your valuation was lowered, your share of the total tax bill may be less. Your tax may be lower. The mass reappraisal was ordered by the Castleton Township Board in order to bring the township tax records up to the standards Michigan state laws require, and to cor­ rect any inequities there may have been in appraisals. An outside professional ap­ praisal firm was chosen to do the job because it was believ­ ed they could make the most accurate and fairest appraisal and not be influenced by anything other than actual values of the properties. Also they could get the job done in one year so that everyone will be affected at the same time. Nelson Rasey, Trustee Phone 852-9406 in A.M. Justin Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations ) MORE r Call 945-9554 CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Summers couple eyes 25th year Stephen E. and Sharon J. Summers will be celebra­ ting their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Dec 9 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church from 2 to 5 p.m. .All are invited to attend this open house, being given by Teresa, Deborah and Marie Summers. No gifts, please. Third Annual Holiday Home Tour is Dec. 9 in Hastings The third annual Holiday Home Tour of fine Hastings homes will be held Sunday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Flickering luminaries will cast a warm glow on the homes in the tour, leading guests to the festively decorated residences. Sponsored by the Barry County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, this year’s tour features several older homes including four along the city’s stately Green Street. Owners of this year’s featured homes are: • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Herbst, 333 W. Greet St. • Mr. and Mrs. Norman Barlow, 328 W. Park St. • Mr. and Mrs. David Dimmers, 1010 W. Green St. • Mr. and Mrs. Edward vonderHof, 421 W. Green St. • Mr. and Mrs. James Spears, 654 W. Green St. • Mr. and Mrs. William Dryer, 420 W. Center St. A hospitality tour, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Emmaneul Episcopal Parish House at 315 W. Center, will precede the tour. Pianist Betty Williams will play an array of holiday music while guests mingle and sample holiday treats. Plastic bags will be distributed for guests to carry their shoes in while touring the homes. Tickets are available at Bosley Pharmacy, WBCH Radio, Barlow Gardens, and at the Parish House the day of Vmgs Sanitary Service, /A | 945-449 3 or 1-800-866-4493 Serving Hading* A Barry County Communities Since 1950 or community service activities. Participants will meet with people who play a role in state government and policy mak­ ing, including legislators, supreme court officials, governor’s staff members, lobbyists and many others. The $105 program fee in­ cludes meals, lodging, local transportation and event materials. Partial scholarships are available. For more information con­ tact the Extension office or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. the tour. Tickets may also be purchased from any commit­ tee member: Betty Komstadt, Willo Fuhr, Judy Lenz, Emily Jasperse or Shirley Rugg Proceeds from the tour go to the Atnerican Cancer Society. Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS y 538 Sherman, Nashville 1 * stripping * Repair * Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Frl. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! 945-9554 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL * RESIDENTIAL * INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS - MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL A COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL Open lo Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8 5 ITIHPLE VRLkSEY news! ...a localpaper oftoday! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 12 Breakfast with Santa at Nashville VFW post Santa Claus will be at Nashville’s VFW post from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, by arrangement of Nashville Club Scout Pack No. 3176. The jolly old elf will listen to the youngsters’ requests Lack of experience challenges matmen and pose for individual pic­ tures with them. Breakfast is included for one price. The event coincides with the day the Barry County Transit’s Holly Trolley will be in Nashville to give rides, commencing at 10 a.m. Agenda Items MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Regular Board of Education December 10, 1990, 7:00 p.m., Administration Building 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6. Bus mechanics Bill Quick, Pat Powers and Superintendent Carroll Wolff recommend that the board approve the purchase of the follow­ ing per bids received at the November regular meeting: 2 school bus chassis from Capital City Interna­ tional at $26,181.09 each or a total of $52,362.18 less $500.00 if payment is made within 25 days of invoicing. 2 bus bodies from Carpenter Bus Sales and Service Inc. at $12,770.00 each or a total of $25,540.00. Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Larry Lenz recoommends that the school district purchase a new Canon copy machine for the Jr.-Sr. High School at a cost of $14,525.00. Assistant Principal-Athletic Director Bill Rivest recommends the approval of Mike Booher as Varsity Baseball coach. Committee Reports. Other Business. Adjournment. The 1990- 91 Maple Valley wrestling team: Front Row— Jesse Snow, Willis Rugg, Tom Snyder, Tony Appelman, Brady Simpson, Trevor Wawa, Berry Byington, Andy True and Aaron Patrick. Back Row— Ron Har­ ris, Paul Adrianson, Casey Thompson, Matt Bowen, Dan Finkler, Tim Schiltz, Chris Harmon, Kevin Etzwilen, Jeremy Reynolds. (Missing: Chris Varney, Aaron Ripley, Matt Reid, Grant Simpson, Jack Cripe, Brett Flower, Jason Lamance, Jason Byington, Brian Dennis, Shawn Scott, T.J. Loy. Maple Valley wrestling The only regular starter the dilemma of having four season progresses.” Ricketts coach Chris Ricketts is returning is sophomore Matt starters academically said. preparing his squad for what Bowen at 103 or 112. He was ineligible. • Basketball • looks to be a long season. a Class C regional qualifier a “We hope to improve as the Varsity & Junior Varsity While 16 returning let­ year ago. H 6:00 Williamston Dec. 4 termen are back from last “We have only two seniors A 6:00 Dec. 11 Bronson year’s team that finished 9-12 on the team,’’ Ricketts said. Wrestling A 6:00 St. Philip Dec. 14 in dual meets and placed third Dec. 8 Pennfield Invit. “Our kids will be gaining A 10:00 A 6:00 Galesburg/Augusta Dec. 18 Dec.11 Lakewood/Muskegon H 5: 30 in the S.M.A.A., most have valuable experience this H 6:00 Springport Jan. 4 Dec. 13 Olivet A 6: 30 only limited varsity season.” A 6:00 Pennfield Jan. 8 Dec. 15 Edwardsburg Toum. A 9:00 experience. The coach also is faced with A 6:00 Bellevue Jan. 11 Dec. 18 Lakewood “B" Team H Dec. 20 Bellevue H6:30 6:30 Jan. 5 Jan. 9 M.V. Invit. Athens H 10:00 H 6: 30 Jan.12 Union City Invit. A 7: 00 Jan.14 Delton/Plainwell H 6:30 Jan. 16 Godwin ■ Quad A 5: 00 Jan. 22 Jan. 24 Bronson Pennfield A 6: 30 H 6:30 Jan. 29 Springport A6:00 Jan. 31 Union City Feb. 2 S.M.A.A. A 10:00 H8: 30 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Team District Indiv. District Jan.15 Olivet A 6:00 Jan.18 Saginaw Nouvel Cath H 6:00 Jan. 22 Portland A 6:00 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Bronson Belding H A 6:00 6:00 Feb. 1 St. Philip H 6:00 Feb. 8 Lansing Christian H 6:00 Feb. 12 Galesburg/Augusta H 6:00 Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Feb. 22 Pennfield Lakewood H 6:00 A 6:00 Bellevue H Feb. 26 Middleville A 6:00 Mar. 1 Olivet H6:00 Mar. 4 Districts 6:00 Thanksgiving video game tourney held W H 1 «» KSHOppeR Bear in mind, Christmas is just around the corner. Look inside this issue of The Maple Valley News and find something perfect for that special person on your gift list. Lots of items that will help you say “Merry Christmas!” Shop at home this holiday season, support the many area merchants that support our community all year long. Winners of the 1990 Thanksgiving Video Game Tournament were (back row) Vincent Lewis and Larry Lewis took second and first places in the 13-18 age group. Front row, Joel Mittelstaedt took second place in the 7-12 age group, with Eric Hosey capturing first. This year’s Thanksgiving Video Game Tournament in Nashville, provided fun for all. Kids from two age categories competed against the clock to see who could add up the highest score. The tour­ nament featured the Genesis System from Sega with After Burner II being the game of competition. In the 7-to 12-year-old group, Joel Mittelstaedt took second place, with Eric Hosey winning first. Vincent Lewis won secord place in the 13-18 year category. Larry Lewis was victorious with the overall high score of the day. First-place winners receiv­ ed a deluxe AM/FM clock radio made by GE, and se­ cond place winners received a cube-style AM/FM clock radio. The tournament was spon­ sored by the Michigan Enter­ tainment Center. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 13 Depth, quickness has eagers coach Reese optimistic Maple Valley basketball coach Jerry Reese must have felt like the keeper of a “lost and found’’ when his Lions reported for the first day of practice. Lost was first team all-stater Shaun Thompson, who has graduated and taken his 32.6 points per game to Olivet College. But Reese also found a solid returning nucleus that in­ cludes seven returning let­ termen, a lot of size and some good quickness. The Lions, defending SMAA champions, will kick off the regular season tonight when they play at home against Williamston. They finished 18-4 a year ago. “I’m optimistic about this season,” Reese said. "Hopefully we will be com­ petitive with everyone this season.” He added that one big key will be finding players to step forward to pick up the slack left by Thompson’s departure. Jason Hoefler, a 6-0 senior guard, was a first team all­ conference pick as a junior. He averaged 16 points per game a year ago. gfSi» Center-forward Scott Casteele, a 6-4 senior, also scored in double figures last year, with an 11-point average. Floor leader Dan Franks, a 5- 10 senior, will look to con­ trol the tempo. Other seniors returning are 6- 2 forward Marc Nehmer, 6-3 center-forward Jeff Moore, 6-1 forward Travis Hokanson and 5-9 guard Josh Clifford. Up from the junior varsity will be 6-2 front-liner Darryl Stine, 5-8 guard Chip Reese, 6-0 forward Mickey Collier, 5-11 guard Tim Ferrier, 5-10 guard Matt Gates and 6-4 center Brice Hasselback. “Our early schedule is very demanding,” Reese said. “But if we jell early, this could be an exciting year.” After tonight’s game, the Lions will visit S.M.A.A. favorites Bronson and St. Philip next Tuesday and Fri­ day, respectively. 1990-91 Maple valley varsity basketball team: Sitting— Josh Clifford, Jason Hoefler, Jeff Moore, Scott Reese also sees Olivet as Casteele, Marc Nehmer, Dan Franks, Travis Hokanson. Standing— Tina Yost, Wallace Clay, Kevin Hansen, one of the favorites in the league, along with his Lions. Chip Reese, Tim Ferrier, Brice Hasselback, Darrel Stine, Mickey Collier, Matt Gates, Coach Jerry Reese. “This team will have good o v erall size and depth probably will be our quickness, “he said. “Bench biggest strength.” ■L k,f <'■t it it it it it * Hkw >L18 L >I|M 8 fojil m « l#M hu Itt |H«ta It Go Get ’em LIONS *« !>J ’ * >»l|| . ,. I*IS M ’ns It 1990-1991 Boys WINTER lU^ Wfc ig tat •vf'.Vta, JK JK feiltei Ilk m ig SPORTS PREVIEW These area merchants support the LIONS year-round! •% IB II tl M Let’s SUPPORT THESE MERCHANTS... Eaton Federal Savings Bank 109 S. Main Street, Nashville Phone 652-1830 Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 Vermontville Hardware Bob’s Service Shop Mace Pharmacy Wheeler Marine Service 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 South M-66. Nashville Phone 852 9609 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Inc. 112 N. Main. Nashville Phone 852-9500 Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 Furniture Stripping by Elaine and Stuart 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 Mirror’s Image 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 The Carpenter’s Den O’Dell’s Towing Hastings City Bank Hometown Lumber 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main. Vermontville Phone 726-1040 or 726-1009 203 N. Main. Nashville Phone 852-0790 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 Sport Stuff Styles-R-Us 224 N. Main, Nashville 852-1757 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 1 Powers Service 133 Vi S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 State Farm Insurance — Ruth Hughes — 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 848-8488 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1985 or 852-1986 The Ole Cookstove 174 S. Main, Vermontville Hours: Monday-Thursday 7-3; Saturday 7-8 e Kent Oil Co. M-66 at South Village Limits, Nashville Phone 852-9210 Diana’s Place 10030 Thomapple Lk. Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9481 Sweet and How Good 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods 233 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville 4 Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 Hecker Agency 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 1 Michigan Entertainment Center 105 Washington St., Nasvhille Phone 517-852-9301 Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Homes 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-0840 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. ol Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford * New Holland Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 999 Reed St., Nasvhille Phone 852-1991 Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1551 Maple Valley Real Estate Citizen’s Elevator Company 227 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 7260514 The Outpost 1515 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1000 Bakery ■ Pizza - Subs ■ Videos ■ Pop Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 7260569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 14 Vermontville Cubs have Turkey Shoot Tiger Cubs, Jason Carrigan of went to Grant’s Woodshop. the Wolf Den, Craig The Tiger Cub Coordinator is McDougal of the fourth-grade Kathy Jarvie. The Wolves of Den 4 have Webelos, and Jason Grasman of the fifth-grade Webelos. all earned their Bobcat badges The draw for the turkey was under the guidance of leaders from these top scorers and Cathy Claughtery, Linda Kay Craig McDougal was the Cub and Kathy Carrigan. They are who went home with the busy working toward their Wolf badges, which they hope turkey.. Each den has been busy to achieve by spring. Their recently with various ac- monthly outings have been to tivities. The Tiger Cubs have the “Zoo Boo” at Binder a monthly outing and recently Park and bowling at Char Lanes. The third-grade Bears are making crafts and presents for Christmas. Their leaders are Sally Skelton and Eugene Emery. Doug McDougal’s fourth­ grade Webelos are busy con­ ...would like to THANK all our friends, structing bat houses as part of neighbors and acquaintances for making our their Craftsman pins. craft show such a tremendous success. And Fifth-grade Webelos, led by ® to also wish you all... Tom Kay and Roger Grasman, are writing letters ® A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY! to Wally Woodman, a Ver­ montville resident stationed in Saudi Arabia. Both Webelo dens were part of 1,300 scouts who camped The Cub Scouts of Ver­ montville Pack No. 649 gathered at Maplewood’s all­ purpose room Nov. 21, for their annual Turkey Shoot. Each Cub was presented with a participation award and the top scorer in each den was awarded an “animal skin” on which to pin patches. Joe Skelton of Bear Dean No. 6 was the top scorer of the pack. Top scorers of the other dens were John Terberg of the Humble Beginning Crafters Holding animal skin hangings for patches are (from left) Jason Carrigan, Craig McDougal, Jason Grasman, John Terberg and Joe Skelton. overnight at the Fall Camporee at Grand River Park in Holt. In December, the pack will be caroling at Bennett’s Adult Foster Care Home. Each den will provide something special for the residents. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTION — HOURS — Fridays in DECEMBER ONLY at the Township Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at my home or pay by mail and receipt returned. Dog Licenses: Male $6.00; female $6.00; unsexed $3.00. Must have rabies certificate and proof of neutering or spaying. Loretta Pixley, Treasurer P.O. Box 546, 495 Sunset Ln. Nashville, Ml 49073 Vermontville News Rod Thornton of Charlotte, N.C., and Jeffrey Thornton of Port Huron were Thanksgiv­ ing week guests of Mr. and Mrs.. Wayne Lobert of Vermontville. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lobert entertained the follow­ ing for Thanksgiving dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Walker of St. Johns; Steve Thornton and family of Port Huron; Cindy Thortiton of Grayling; Rod Thornton of Charlotte, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lietzke and Jim of Medina, Ohio; Jeff Lietzke of Arlington, Texas; Mark Reetz of Alpena; Tom Rademacher of Owosso; and Natalie Ulher from Germany. :MAW:GRWfTWP TAX COLLECTION HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday I will be at the Maple Grove Community Building pn Friday: December 14... December 21... December 28... ...9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m ...9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ...to collect taxes and sell dog license Dog licenses are $6.00 for male or female and $3.00 for spayed or neutered. Rabies shots required. Joyce Starring, Treasurer (517)852-9460 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 15 Nashville Boy Scout Troop No. 76 holds Court of Honor, campout Nashville Boy Scout Troop No. 76 held a Court of Honor Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The scouts entertained their parents and guests with patrol skits, explanations of the past month’s scouting activities, including their backpacking trip and summer camp, and a history of the troop. The adult leaders were in­ troduced, and then they presented awards to the scouts. The scouts were recognized for many accomplishments, including merit badge completion, rank advancement, years of ser­ vice, CPR training, Fall Camporee attendance, and the Por­ cupine Mountain backpacking trip. Willy Rooks also was recognized as having been in­ ducted into the Order of the Arrow at the Fall Conclave, which took place at Camp Gerber. A total of 16 scouts received awards. The scouts of Troop No. 176 spent the weekend of Nov. 2, 3 and 4 on their an­ nual camp out at the Maple Valley School Forest. They experienced a variety of activities involving scout skill development. These ac­ tivities included practicing trail signs, compass work, fire building, and knot tying. One day-long challenge was a lost treasure hunt. The scouts were given a clue each hour. There were a total of eight clues to be given, each involving an observation skill, a scout skill, or ingenuity to be used in order to solve the problem. The treasure was a $2 bill that was hidden in the forest. By using the skills, and with some luck, the treasure was located after the seventh clue. Those attending were Josh Cerny, Jasen Green, Sam Javor, Matt Mace, Ben Mudry, Chris Mudry, Rudy Othmer, Matt Knoll, Andy Swartz, Jason Harmon and Chris Baker. Webelo Matt Fawley from Pack No. 3176 also attended on Saturday. Adult leaders were Mike Javor, Dale Ossenheimer, and Lee Ossenheimer. School blood drive attracts 139 Scouts and loaders who attended the annual campout last month were (from left, front) Andy Swartz, Matt Knoll, Rudy Othmer, Jason Harmon, Jasen Green, Chris Baker, Sam Javor (back, from left) Lee Ossenheimer, Matt Mace, Ben Mudry, Chris Mudry and Josh Cerny. Maple Valley Schools announce Lunch Menus Maplewood School Wednesday, Dec. 5 Pancakes, syrup/honey, sausage links, juice, orange slices. Thursday, Dec. 6 Pizza, corn, peanut butter sandwich, pickles, fruit. Friday, Dec. 7 Chicken nuggets, dip, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and butter, cherries. Monday, Dec. 10 Fiesta Stix w/cheese, green beans, peanut butter sand­ wich, peaches. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Nacho chips, taco meat and cheese, com, jelly sandwich, pears. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Senior Randy Wright rolls up his sleeve and gives blood. Students at Maple Valley High School and area residents turned out in droves Nov. 16 at the annual school blood drive. A total of 139 donors registered, 73 students of the junior and senior classes gave, for a total collection of 123 pints. Sixty-eight first time donors registered as did six first-time adults. The home economics class provided canteen sandwiches and snacks. Nashville Lions help fund other canteen sup­ plies. The local chapter pro­ vided donor and volunteer “perks,” donating bookmark rulers, gift certificates from Hastings Dairy Queen and two cases of Multi-Media First Aid student workbooks for individual or school use. Heading the student effort was Jody Olmstead, drive coordinator, and Shannon Bosworth, setup committee. Running the canteen were students Tina Snedegar, Don Root, Amy Roscoe and Kim Tutt. Jason Hoefler provided video services. Blood bag preparation was provided by students Tanya Shaeffer, Angela Feller, Deb Joostberns, Nicki Wood, Janelle Hanson, Angie Madison and Polly Sayles. Barry County Red Cross Director Don Turner said, “The coordinating efforts Christmas concert set for Sunday Dec. 9 The public is invited to a Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Maple Valley gymnasium. Performing will be the Maple Valley bands and choir, under the direction of Dennis Vanderhoef. The sixth grade band will perform from the First Divi­ sion Band Book. The Junior High Band will perform selections from the “Nutcracker Suite,” “Gloria and Alleluia” and “Santa Travels the Globe.” The Senior High Band will perform “The Thunderer” by John Philip Sausa, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and the “Saint Nicholas Suite.” The Maple Valley choir will perform “Born In Bethlehem,” Goin’ On A Sleighride, “December Child” and “And We Sang Gloria.” In addition, the Community Band will perform "Rudolph In Wonderland,” “Home for Christmas” and “Holiday for Trombones.” A reception will be held im­ mediately after the concert in the cafeteria. Coffee, cookies and punch will be served.. Business Services ROOFING-SIDING­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002.________ BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Dec. 5 ♦Salad, Crackers, *Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, peas, applesauce. Thursday, Dec. 6 ♦Salad, *Hot dog/bun, ♦Fish nuggets, mashed potatoes, peaches, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, Dec. 7 ♦Salad, *Pizza, corn, peaches. Monday, Dec. 10 ♦Salad, *Mini sub/bun. ♦Mac & Cheese, peanut butter sandwich, green beans, juice, cookie. Tuesday, Dec. 11 ♦Salad, *McLion Rib E Que/Bun, *Escalloped potatoes and ham, com, bread and butter, applesauce, salad bar. NOTE: ♦Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Obituaries W. Dana Steidle BASTINGS - W. Dana SteiFuller St. School dle, 38 of 836 East Marshall Wednesday, Dec. 5 of students, school faculty, Street, Hastings passed away Chicken nuggets/dip, mash­ blood chairs and program Tuesday, November 27, 1990 volunteers always make this a ed potatoes, cherry sauce, at Pennock Hospital. butter sandwich. very successful and fun Mr. Steidle was born Thursday, Dec. 6 drive.” December 30, 1951 in Cincin­ Pizza, green beans, Chris Ricketts was faculty nati, Ohio, the son of Daniel blood chairman and drive peaches. and Adma (LaMar) Steidle. He Friday, Dec. 7 coordinator. came to the Thomapple Lake Com dog, french fries, area at the age of three. He dried fruit cup. ‘Over 50’ residents attended Maple Valley Monday, Dec. 10 Schools, graduating in 1970. Breakfast for lunch, french invited to potluck He was married to Brenda toast/syrup, sausage links, Maple Valley residents over orangs, raisins. A. Laukaitis on November 27, 50 years of age will meet in 1970. He began in 1973 with Tuesday, Dec. 11 the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High the Hastings City Police Rib-E-Q/bun, french fries, School library for a potluck juice, cookie. Department, where he was and program on Tuesday, currently employed. He had NOTE: Choose one entree. Dec. 11, at 12:30 p.m. many honors bestowed on him Ala carte at extra cost. A Those attending are asked choice of lowfat white or by the department He also was to bring a dish to pass. Drinks chocolate or whole milk is a long time lecturer at the Hast­ and table service will be served with each meal. ings School System. provided. At the time of his death he The musical program will Timber making was attending classes at be presented by high school Kellogg Community College meeting Dec. 11 students. There will also be a in Battle Creek in the Automa­ More than 12 percent of $2 gift exchange. tic Firearm Instructor Course. Eaton County ’ s land area is For more information, call forested. With good manage­ Charles Barnum Maple Valley Community ment, these forests can pro­ Education at 852-9275. BEULAH Charles duce income through timber Barnum, 68 of Beulah and In Memoriam sales. A free informational formerly of Vermontville, IN MEMORIAM meeting has been scheduled passe.d away Thursday, In memory of Sheila L. Allen by the Eaton County November 29, 1990 at who died December 8, 1987. Cooperative Extension Ser­ Wyandotte. “Sheila” Mr. Barnum was bom on Your hair so blonde and your vice for Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the July 21, 1922 in Sunfield, the eyes so blue, a day doesn’t pass that we don’t think ofyou. Your Commissioner’s Room, Eaton son of Charles and Jenney (Downing) Barnum. He was innocent smile, your little girl County Courthouse. ways, these now are memories All people interested in raised in the Vermontville area that will never change. You truly marketing timber are invited and attended schools there. He was a Veteran ofWorld War II were a gift from God, His special to attend. pride and joy, a flower among The decision to sell timber serving in the United States the many of His precious girls is an important one for the Navy. and boys. Very thankful am I to forest owner. Whether or not Mr. Barnum was married to Him for those fifteen years we the sale is a successful venture Marjorie E. Tredinnick in shared and may we learn from depends on how well it is 1946. God’s Special Gifts, that LOVE planned. He lived and farmed in the is forever here. For additional information Vermontville area until 1961. We love you “Sheila”. on the timber marketing He also worked for the Planet Mom, Bryan and Tangi meeting, contact the Exten­ Corporation for many years in and from all Sheila’s family plants in Lansing, Birming­ Thank you God, for the sion Service at 517/543-2310 ham, Alabama and Rose City, or 372-5594. strength you have given us. He was a member of the Hastings First Church of God, Fraternal Order of Police. He was also a member of the Foster Parents Organization and a former member of the Civil Air Patrol. Mr. Steidle is survived by his wife, Brenda; a son, Eric; foster daughter, Elizabeth Gildner, both at home; mother and stepfather, Adma and Jim Whelpley; half brother and wife, Jim and Cindy Whelpley, all of Nashville; nephew, Jimmie Lee Whelpley and niece, Nichole Whelpley. Funeral services were held Friday, November 30 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel L. Whalen officiating. Burial was at Lake­ view Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or W. Dana Steidle Memorial Fund. retiring in 1984 as plant mana­ ger. For a brieftime he worked for the Plymouth Tank Corpo­ ration in Grand Rapids while living there. He was a member ofFrater­ nal Order of Eagles. Mr. Bamum is survived by sons, John Bamum of Grand Rapids and James Bamum of Troy; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie on May 26, 19.70. Funeral services were held Monday, December 3, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. �The Maple Valley Tuesday, December 4, 1990 — Page 16 WIC COUPONS DOUBLE COUPONS Gapistar "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 Tuesday & Wednesday DOUBU MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS offer limited to Mfgs. coupon of 50‘ or loss In value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family - LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. — no oousu coupons on sale items — OnP„EN M„o„n.-rrri. 8 t,o„ 8;. Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 America s Finest From Chuck Farmer Peet Buy Rite Ground Beef Link sausage $16? 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Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 , ,P,O~Bax A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 20 — Tuesday, December 11, 1990 6472 planning board reconsiders, recommends seniors housing site by Susan Hinckley StafifWriter After a meeting Tuesday with developer James Lakin of Portland, the Nashville Planning Commission unanimously supported his plan for a 24-unit senior citizen housing complex. The board last month had voted against such a move, citing the need for rezoning the proposed Reed Street site and other concerns. The board had believed er­ roneously that such a federally-financed project could not be limited to senior citizens, but Lakin was able to put their minds at ease on the matter. Santa to be in Nashville Saturday J-Ad Graphics News Service Jolly old Saint Nick will be in Nashville most all day Saturday, Dec. 15. He will start the day as a guest of Cub Scout Pack No. 3176 for breakfast at the local VFW Post. The public is in­ vited to attend the 9 to 11 a.m. event. The jolly old elf will listen to the youngsters’ requests and pose for individual pic­ tures with them. Organizers ask that parents accompany their children to the breakfast two doughnuts and a beverage (orange juice or coffee) for and photo session.. Breakfast will consist of$1. If parents wish to have their child photographed with Santa, the charge will be $2. Ifmore than one child is in the photo there will be an addi­ tional 50-cent fee per child. As soon as Santa finishes his duties at the Cub Scouts’ breakfast event, he will ap­ pear at Putnam Public Library (about 11 a.m.) for the annual Children's Christmas Story Hour conducted by Friends of the Library. Children ages 4 through fourth-grade are welcome to attend. Later in the day, Santa will See Santa, page 2 Maple Valley school chief retires this month after twenty-eight years Maple Valley Superinten­ dent Carroll Wolff will retire at the end of this month after 28 years with that district. His career at Maple Valley followed an equally in­ teresting beginning. After acquiring an associate’s degree in accoun­ ting from Davenport College, he worked as an auditor for Gerber Products. Returning to Ferris, he earned a degree in business education and later did his graduate work at Michigan State University. His first job in education was at Laketon Central Junior High in Muskegon, where he taught civics, math and science. He also officiated basketball and baseball. And, he was a bus driver. “All the men teachers were bus drivers. I found out the day before I was to *be*gin, Wolff commented. After two years at Laketon, he transferred to Bloom­ ingdale, where he was a high school principal for a year. His first superintendency was in the K-8 district of Hersey Township outside of Reed City. His role there was far greater than simply superintendent, however. He was also the principal, a teacher, and seventh and eighth grade baseball coach. His family then moved to Ban­ croft, near Durand, where he was the superintendent prior to coming to Maple Valley in 1962. The Maple Valley district was much different when Wolff first arrived. Nashville and Vermontville had not yet consolidated back then. In January of 1963, citizens finally voted in favor ofmerg­ ing the two systems and Wolff was chosen to be the superintendent of the newly consolidated district. In May of 1963, the bond issue was passed for the new junior-senior high school. It was an important time for the Maple Valley Schools. When asked what he has en­ joyed most about Maple Valley, Wolff praised the number of good people he has worked with, the warm and small community, and the kids. He said he feels good about leaving the district in strong financial shape. In fact, his financial management skills have been one of his greatest contributions to the district. Wolff, however, expressed concern for the future of fun­ ding for small rural districts in the state. Perhaps many would judge Maple Valley’s leadership for See School chief, page 2 Carroll Wolff relaxes in his office, which he will leave at the end of this month after 28 years. James Lakin spoke to Nashville's Planning Commission Tuesday evening about a 24-unit apartment complex he wishes to develop in the village. “I don’t know where your information came from, but the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration is financing senior projects every day,” said Lakin. He noted that his firm now is building such a project at Hastings and has a senior citizen apartment pro­ ject operating at Elsie. Lakin and his partner, Paul Grannis of Cedar Springs, own seven apartment com­ plexes and manage 22 others in Michigan and Indiana. Those they own in Michigan, besides Hastings, are located at Ludington, Sand Lake, Elsie, Kent City, Lakeview, and Stanton. Others have been proposed for Sheridan, Hart, Hesperia, Sunfield, Woodland, and Vermontville. All are primarily FmHA projects, he said. “We’re finding that com­ munities really want senior citizen projects,” noted Lakin. The primary concern of the planning board, however, See Seniors, page 2 Vermontville's commitment to the opera house grant debated by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Whether or not the Village of Vermontville should be liable for a second $2,500 contribution to restore the community’s historic opera house was a bone of conten­ tion at Thursday’s Village Council meeting. Trustee Rod Harmon brought the matter before the council, noting that the Friends of the Opera House Committee recently had filed for a second state grant, listing local contributions of $2,500 from the township and $2,500 from the village. These are the same amounts donated earlier by both governmental units to secure the original $25,000 Michigan State Equity grant, awarded to the community last January for the restoration project. The improvements covered under the original grant are nearly completed, but after autumn rains destroyed some of the newly-installed drywall, the Friends commit­ tee decided to apply for a se­ cond grant to provide a new roof and furnace for the 1898 structured ‘ J5 Harmon said he learned at a recent Vermontville Township Board meeting that a total of $5,000’in local con­ tributions had been listed on the second grant application to the state Department of Com­ merce. He said the matter had not been brought before the Village Council before the grant application was submitted. “That’s not the way we do business,” commented Har­ mon. “We shouldn’t have to pay because it didn’t go through proper channels.” He added that he felt the village could not afford to make a second contribution “when we’ve got a struggling fire department and ambulance department.” President Sue Villanueva, who represents the village on the Friends of the Opera House Committee, shouldered responsibility for the misunderstanding. She said she knew the village was listed as a $2,500 contributor when the second grant ap­ plication was filed, but believ­ ed the council would have time to consider the proposed appropriation during its 1991 budget sessions in January and would know at that time whether or not it could afford to make a second contribution to the restoration project. “I thought we would have time to put it in our budget and vote on it,” said Villanueva. Clerk Sharon Stewart said Friday that the village is not committed to make the $2,500 payment unless it is approved by the council. It will be brought to the board if and when the state offers the se­ cond grant to the community. Harmon moved to withhold payment if the grant comes See Opera, page 3 In This Issue... • 16-unit apartment building proposed in Vermontville • Recycling to be topic in Nashville • Hojje held for Friends of Library • Lion eagers lose opener �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 11, 1990 — Page 2 Senior housing site discussed for Nashville , seemed to center on the pre­ sent industrial zoning of the proposed site, just east of CSil Corporation across from Carl’s Market. The property is one of few industrially zon­ ed sites available in the village, though most officials at Tuesday’s meeting agreed that the triangular shape ofthe approximately 3.5-acre parcel made it somewhat undesirable for a factory building. Bonnie White, a member of the Planning Commission, voiced concern about chang­ ing the industrial status of the land. “I try to look ahead a little bit,” she said. “What if C-Sil wants to expand or sell out (to a firm that might wish to expand)?” Last month the commission had suggested that there might be more desirable sites in Nashville for the proposed apartment project, but Lakin said this is not so. “I have looked all over town, and there is just not that much available for multi­ family units,” he noted. “We do have an option to purchase this land (on Reed Street).” Lakin said his firm recently had paid $3,000 for a market research study that showed the Nashville area could support a 24-unit senior citizen com- School chief to retire t the last 28 years to be suc­ cessful. What does Wolff at­ tribute that to? To others. “Success depends on other people; the success of anything is not dependent bn from front page an individual,” he said. “It is a group effort, a team effort. We have also had some real good kids here at Maple Valley.” Wolff spoke warmly of the support he has had from close Santa to be in Nashville Continued from front page be visiting Nashville stores and passing out candy canes to the youngsters he meets there. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce has arranged his appearance on Main Street, is supplying the candy, and are currently making ar5Maple Valley Athletic Boosters! I BINGO I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA Z 5 MONDAY • 5:30 P.M. E Z Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 • • ■ ■■■■■■■■BIIIHIIIIIIIiaillBI rangements to outfit old St. Nick in a brand new suit, reports David Mace, chamber president. Adding to Yuletide spirit in Nashville Saturday will be the Holly Trolley, which will of­ fer rides through the village from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., star­ ting at Central Park. Santa is likely to be seen on this festive bus brought to Nashville by Barry County Transit through cooperation of Michigan’s Department of Transportation. Diana’s Place STOCKING STUFFERS Nail Care and Hair Care Products GIFT CERTIFICATES Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Owner, Diana Kuempel plex. All would be onebedroom units, renting from about $255 to $275 per month with some governmental ren­ tal assistance programs available to eligibile persons, he added. Tenants must be at least 62 years of age, except in the case of handicapped in­ dividuals, for whom the apart­ ments can be adapted to barrier-free use. Lakin pointed out that in­ dustry often will come into a community only if tax abatements are offered. “We wouldn’t be asking for tax abatements,” he noted. “We would be contributing, instead, a $9,000 to $11,000 852-9481 — Hours at your Convenience — friends in education. Longtime friend Bill Eckstrom, former superinten­ dent of neighboring Lakewood Schools, who retired a year ago, described their 55-year friendship, how they enjoyed working in near­ by districts, and of the many early morning phone conser­ vations on snowy mornings: “He was never flashy, but always solid and consistent,” stated Eckstrom. “Many peo­ ple don’t realize he was also an outstanding athlete. I remember the day he scored 22 points for our basketball team.” So what is a gentleman retiring from such a suc­ cessful career planning to do? “Nothing is definite,” he said. “We won’t be moving away right now. Marge (his wife) is working full time at the high school. We’ll be here for awhile, working in the yard, in the garden, and play­ ing golf in the summer.” But he does not dismiss the idea of working in education at some point in the future. Until then, he looks forward to time with his children Tam­ my, Shelley and Eric, and their families, which include two grandchildren. Not many superintendents have had the range of ex­ perience that Carroll Wolff has had. Former Charlotte Superintendent Elwood Larsen perhaps summed it up best: “Carroll has always had good relationships with peo­ ple. His strongest attribute has been his absolutely sincere commitment to the boys and girls. He always wanted the best for his district. continued from frontpage tax base to the community.” He added that the proximity of Carl’s Market makes the site very favorable in the eyes of the FmHA. “Carl’s is a number one plus when FmHa looks at the project,” said Lakin. “I know there is controversy because (the site) is zoned industrial, but how big an industrial com­ plex could you get into that triangle?” Ted Spoelstra, village presi­ dent pro tern, who attended the meeting along with Village President Ray Hin­ ckley, told members of the board that he understood their concerns about preserving an industrial site, but was.not op­ timistic about the prospects for such use of the land. “As bad as we need in­ dustry in this town, it hasn’t happened in the last 20 years and I don’t see it happening in the next 10,” said Spoelstra. “Meanwhile you’ve got a 24-unit development that would be paying taxes to the village.” Carl Tobias, chairman of Nashville’s Zoning Board of Appeals who also sits on the Planning Commission, of­ fered the opinion that “spot zoning is not a good land use plan.” Architectural drawings by the firm of Bemath-Coakley CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worshi 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA................. 66:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 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 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 Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 18322651 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG 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 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG on the agency since loans are granted solely on the point system. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that if Lakin buys the property the Village Council should rezone the site from Industrial District to Planned Unit Development (PUD), provided there is adherence to all zoning clearances regarding inset from the adjoining factory property. The Village Council at a meeting in November had expressed general approval of the Lakin plan, but under terms of Nashville's zoning ordinance the proposal first had to go before the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. That sevenmember commission, appointed by the village council, i charged with reviewing all is proposed changes of land use in i the village and overseeing long-range planning and development. After commission members advised against the proposed Lakin project last month, the developer asked to meet with them. He said Tuesday that had he known of the first meeting he would have been in attendance then to allay concerns expressed .by the commission. Methodist Church addition moving along Work has progressed steadily on the new addition to Nashville's United Methodist Church, even in last week's inclement weather. The basement has been poured and upper framework is in place. A spring completion date iis anticipated for the wing, which will house additional Sunday School rooms, a new church office, and a kitchen. Contractor is a local firm, A. & C. Construction , owned by Steve Augustine and Frank Cooper. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL Associates showing the site, elevation and floor plan ofthe proposed units were presented to the local board by Lakin. A landscaped berm separating the one-story apartment building from the C-Sil factory would provide noise abatement as well as add aesthetic value to the site.. Provision is made for 36 parking spaces. Interior corridors serve the apartments, each of which has a 10 x 6-foot patio off the living room. “It’s a pretty large structure, but it fits into the site rather nicely,” commented Lakin. The developer explained that financing is granted by FmHA through use of a point system. He now has 40 points for the Nashville project, 10 of which were granted because it has been designated as a senior citizen project. Lakin said FmHA approval of the Nashville project was “looking pretty good,” but it probably would take another year to get it OK’d. He said the Elsie project was finished in 18 months, adding that people in Sunfield have been so anxious for their apartment project that citizens have been writing letters to encourage the FmHA. Lakin said, however, that this would have no influence 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 .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship...............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship .................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ......11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 11, 1990 — Page 3 *?>SR *W J'S}«n*J{ wW'^ < *<kJA *S Ss SS! SmS! Ow thk.vL 5% &v 5% &v L^ !SS Opera house commitment debated, Continued from front page back with a request of $2,500 from the village. Trustee Michael Trumbull pointed out that no money would be requested unless the grant is approved. “At that time we can decide what to do,” he said. “There’s no point in getting nervous at this time. Just because the grant was sent in doesn’t mean we have to ac­ cept it.” * Harmon then withdrew his motion. A secondary debate was sparked over ownership ofthe opera house. Stewart said she has not seen the deed, but understands it is titled in the name of the township. Historically, the village and the township have shared con- money: constructing a new water tower, blacktopping all village streets, replacing bad sidewalks, etc. But the first step will be to write a grant to pay for an engineering study, noted Stewart. David Bee of Gove Associates of Kalamazoo, the firm that conducted the earlier survey, was in the audience to offer guidance on how the village might most wisely spend the proposed grant hinds. Villanueva stressed that one of the criteria governing receipt of the grant is that “it has to benefit low to middle income people of this community.” The local Strategic Study Committee favored creation trol of the building. Stewart said the grant applications were filed in the name of the village by state request. Trumbull suggested that the Friends Committee meet with the Township Board to discuss the opera house matter and report back to the Village Council. Vermontville Township Supervisor Russ Laverty chairs the Friends Committee. In other business Thursday, the council set Dec. 18 for a meeting with the Strategic Study Grant Committee to consider ways the village might implement grant funds available under the program. The 7 p.m. session will be held at the village office. Earlier this year, Vermont­ ville received a $7,200 grant from the Department of Com­ merce to conduct a strategic stud} designed to determine potential improvements to the village. The local share ofthe project was $800. Now that this first step has been completed, the village is eligible to apply for an im­ plementation grant to carry out various improvements that the study shows are most needed. The strategic study program covers many areas, including water and sewer systems, municipal streets, business and industry and tourism. The council Thursday hash­ ed over a few suggestions of ways to spend the grant Recycling to be topic of public hearing *!®» A public hearing to precede the regularly scheduled Nashville Village Council meeting Thursday, Dec. 13, will focus on various options ofrecyling in the community. Special guests at the session will be Ken Neil, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, and Jane Norton, coordinator of Recycling in Barry County (RiBC). The public is invited to attend. The planned meeting is the result of a discussion that oc­ curred at the Nov. 11 meeting of the Nashville council bet­ ween village officials and Bill Wilson, chairman of the board, which has charge of the Transfer-Recycling Center on Casgrove Street. That facility is jointly operated by the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove and the village of Nashville. of an incubator for light in­ dustry, reported Villanueva, but in a recent meeting with Donald Iverson ofthe Depart­ ment of Commerce, he discouraged that idea as a grant project. Villanueva also stressed that the time frame for grant ap­ plication was “very tight.” Five months of a seven-month deadline have already elaps­ ed, she said. Vermontville’s share of any project im­ plemented with the grant money will be 10-percent. The total amount of an im­ plementation grant will de­ pend on the particular project selected, explained Stewart. In other action, the council approved purchase from Truck and Trailer of Lansing of a dump box, under-body scraper and hydraulic system for a total of $9,225, with the village supplying the hoses. Employees of the Department ofPublic Works will paint and install the equipment on a new Top Kick cab and chassis pur­ chased in November from Good GMC of Grand Rapids for $20,070. The council agreed to put up for bid the old 1966 truck and will sell its used Christmas decorations. New ones recently were purchased through a combined effort of the village council, the Woman’s Club, Chamber of Commerce and other com­ munity organizations and in­ dividuals, and are now in place in the business district. STRETCHED OUT? Despite recent increases in gate receipts, the center is not self-supporting. Some of­ ficials claim this is due partly to the fact that patrons are dumping potentially recyclable materials into dumpsters there, adding un­ necessarily to the cost of hauling. Establishing a more conve­ nient community drop site for items such as newspaper, glass, plastics and cans is ex­ pected to be one topic con­ sidered at Thursday’s meeting. Vermontville Village Coun­ cil received a written invita­ tion last week to attend the session, and agreed Thursday that it will have a represen­ tative present. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Nashville council chambers on Main Street. ■rt Are you reaching too far with your investments? Does the uncertainty of the stock market make you feel like a river boat gambler? fctotaMe'iWii ^MplelaW1' A Certificate of Deposit at Eaton Federal can remove all these questions. Combining F.D.I.C. insurance with our exceptionally strong reserves and a locally controlled financial institution results in a great investment. juiiy School 100®,!*' i^jCWnA* Competitive returns with peace of mind! Nickels to celebrate 25th anniversary AT EATON FEDERAL WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. 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FOUR CONVENIENT TO SERVE LOCATIONS YOU: Home Office — Charlotte — 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet-749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 11, 1990 — Page 4 Memories of the past... By Susan Hinckley School consolidation, test well topped the news of 60 years ago the site, was $100,000, a third Maple Grove Township was ofwhich will be paid from the unable to secure sufficient W. K. Kellogg Foundation, signatures to the petitions cir­ leaving about $65,000 to be culated in that township to paid by Castleton Township participate in the proposition. and the Village of Nashville. The tax rate, which was to C of C holds regular getbe extended over a period of together meet from 15 to 30 years, was The regular monthly estimated at about $13 to $14 meeting of the Nashville per thousand. The present Chamber of Commerce was school tax is $16. held at the Belson Cafe last The plot of ground required Monday evening. by the Kellogg Foundation is Fifty-five members and five acres, sufficient for guests sat down to the usual buildings and agricultural ex­ good dinner served at these perimental work. occasions. The present school The honored guests were building, with some altera­ the Nashville high school Kellogg school plan is ex­ tions, would care for the first football team and their coach, plained fully six grades, the new building Edward Johnson. The had had Citizens of the Village of caring for the other six just closed a very successful Nashville and Castleton grades. season of football, winning Township to the number of Following Mr. Ford, Dr. many points under adverse about 300 gathered at the Selman, a representative of conditions, handicapped Methodist Church in the Kellogg Foundation, gave always by lack of regular Nashville Friday evening and in detail and at some length players and substitutes, but listened to the details of the the exact wishes of Mr. nevertheless acquitting W. K. Kellogg School Kellogg in the matter. His ad­ themselves with honor. proposition. dress was very informative Very little regular business C. L. Gasglow of this and was well received by the was conducted, the evening village opened the meeting large audience. following dinner being given and following a few brief Mr. Kellogg is understood over to the entertainment of remarks on the subject, called to have placed $1 million to the team. C. L. Glasgow was on County School Commis­ the credit of the foundation, made master of ceremonies sioner Lyman Chamberlain to which has been incorporated and he introduced the guests act as chairman of the in Lansing. Virtually in fitting manner, each of meeting. Mr. Chamberlain in­ unlimited money is assured whom made short responses. troduced B. J. Ford of the the disposal of the foundation Coach Johnson paid tribute Michigan State College at as the need becomes evident. to each individual member of East Lansing, who laid before More than 485 signatures the squad, all well received the assemblage facts and were secured to the petition and appreciated. The team figures of the proposition. calling for a special school went through the season “on The estimated cost of the election, the date for which its own,” realizing sufficient new building, not including has not been definitely set. returns from paid admissions Results of a meeting to discuss W. K. Kellogg’s pro­ posed expansion of Nashville’s overcrowded schoolhouse to enhance con­ solidation of rural districts was the main topic of conver­ sation here 60 years ago this week. Also of interest was the drilling ofa test well for a new village water supply ordered by the state. A banquet to honor the local high school football team at season’s end also rated a front page story in the Nashville News of Dec. 11, 1930. Rural school consolidation was a hot topic in the 1930s. This photo of that era shows students at Quimby School, which later was absorbed by the Hastings district. It was unusual to see a black child (third from left, middle row) at an area school. The girl lived at the County Farm (now site of medical facility) and her classmates liked her so well they fought for the right to walk her home from school each day, remembers Dorothy Hummel (Martich), who loaned the photo. Shown are (back row, from left) Lawrence Greenfield, Harold Chaffee, teacher Cameron McIntyre, Dick Chaffee, Ernest (Bud) Gross, (middle row) Maurice Greenfield, Keith Chaffee, Emma Robinson, Retah Hummel, Jane Clark, Marjorie Riteman, Albert McIntyre, Clarence Chaffee, Junior Hill, (front row) Bill Barber, Russell Mix, Dorothy Hummel, Donna Smith. and the sum set aside by the school board for athletics so that no solicitation for funds was made from Nashvil'e merchants. They closed the season with a small reserve in the treasury. Other guests present besides the team were Roe Tuttle of Cleveland, Ohio; C. A. Fisher of the U of M; Will G. Hyde; and John Vandeventer. The Chamber ofCommerce went on record as being unanimously in favor of the Kellogg consolidated school proposition. Test well now being drilled Nashville, under orders from the state to improve her water supply with new wells and to discontinue using water from Thornapple River even for baths and toilets and other ordinary use, has decided on a test well on its own property, owning some lots at the rear of the Masonic Temple. So the Village Council has authorized C. J. Cole of Nashville to put down this test well, from which will be taken samples of water for the Michigan State Department of Conservation for analysis. This well will determine the quality of the water, and the depth necessary to drill for the wells, the supply that can be expected to be furnished by the different diameter wells, etc. This preliminary work follows visits to a number of towns where providing a new water supply has been in pro­ gress or finished, and estimates by a number of con­ cerns desirous of doing the work for the village. Some of them are alive yet! Two old (Civil War) vets, both old farmers of Maple Grove Township, met in the Village of Nashville last Fri­ day, hobbling along with the help of canes. They were T. O. Webber, 83 years, of Hastings, and Jack Hinckley of Nashville, age 85 years. Webber knew Jack but Jack didn’t know Webber at sight. Both came up to a guard with their canes. They cut and parried and thrust with their canes for a moment or so, to the amuse­ ment of the crowd on the street. Both got out of breath and had to draw off, when Jack said “Who in the deuce are you?” and Webber told him. They shook hands and went their ways, a smile over their faces. The joke was on Web­ ber, for he didn’t know his an­ tagonist was a calvary man as well as himself. News In Brief: — The Kroger and A. & P. stores announce that they will be open evenings beginning the Saturday before Christmas and until Christmas night. (At that time Nashville had two chain grocers in addition to several locals.) — Leland Weaks is reroofing the bam and making other improvements on the property he recently purchased. — Ten or 12 of the Nashville Masons attended the Past Masters night of the Vermontville Blue Lodge Friday evening. Simon Schram received a life certificate on that occasion. — The Brass Tire and Bat­ tery Shop in Nashville has just received and has on display a new Philco radio, Highboy model. The machine is being demonstrated by Carl Marble, manager of the store. — Lynn Lorbeck of Scotts has purchased and taken ^possession ofthe Standard Oil station in Nashville. He has installed two electric pumps and plans on other improvements in the near future. Mr. Lorbeck, wife and son Lovelie are located in the William Feighner house. — Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Sparks of Muir, former residents ofNashville, were in town Tuesday and visited Lakeview Cemetery, where their parents are buried. They also visited at the News office to subscribe again to the old home paper. — Charles Betts took some Nashville people to Woodland Tuesday to see the con­ solidated school there. — Mrs. L. H. Cook has been confined to her home by reason of injury to a foot. — F. J. Fisher returned Sunday night from a few days hunting in the Roscommon region. — Nashville High School seniors enjoyed a class party Friday night at the home of Patricia McNitt, a member of the class. — Phyllis and Helen Brumm, who are in training at University Hospital, Ann Ar­ bor, will be home Dec. 20 for a vacation visit. — Charles Dahlhouser, well known Nashville clothier, has been very ill with bronchial pneumonia during the past week, and a trained nurse was secured to care for him, so grave was his condi­ tion. He is now considerably better. Cliff Williams, who formerly was employed by Dahlhouser, is working at the store in his absence. — Horace Babcock and Harry Wolcott were Battle Creek visitors Sunday and saw “Whoppee” at the Regent Theater. — This seems to be another touch of spring after the severe cold and blizzardy days of Thanksgiving time. Farmers are having another chance to plow, with grass and wheat looking like spring rather than early winter. — With the running expense reduced to 75 cents to Buffalo and 65 cents to Detroit, the Co-Operative Shipping Association states that it is able to pay the following top prices for last week's shipment of stock: top lambs 7.60; top veal 10.95; top hogs 7.82; top cattle 6.25. These are net prices. — A truckload of Sunfield and Woodland people were affected by carbon monoxide gas in making a Thanksgiving trip to Albion. There was a canvas over the top of the truck. Albion doctors fixed them up so they were able to return that night. — Floyd Feighner met with an automible accident Tuesday morning when on the Hastings road. He had just left the pavement and was driving with one hand and reaching for something in the back of the car when the car swerved, struck a culvert and rolled over. Feighner escaped injury, but the car didn’t. — Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans have moved back to their home in the east part of town, from Albion, where they had been living the past nine years, and he had employ­ ment. G. F. Cramer moved their goods by truck Sunday and Monday. — All employees of the Ionia post office have signed up to give a percentage of their weekly paychecks toward relief of the city’s needy, the money to be used by the Welfare League. — A snow owl measuring more than three feet from tip to tip of its wings was shot at the country club north of Portland. The bird was sent to a taxidermist and will be ex­ hibited with other trophies of the club. — Henry Flannery, the well known auctioneer, is recovering from a several weeks attack of lumbago. — (Maple Grove) Wesley DeBolt accompanied Andrew Link of Charlotte with a truckload of lambs to Detroit Monday, and will remain to see them sold, and to visit relatives. — (North Castleton) The hunters make the cottontails scarce in this section. — (South Vermontville) The dances held every Friday night at Kalamo are well attended. — (North Irish Street) Willie Toban is having his well fixed; a new screen put on. John Gaut did the work. — (North Castleton) Con­ solidation of schools in the main topic at present. — (Northeast Castleton) Mrs. Firster, teacher at Hosmer School, took her pupils to Charlotte Monday night to see the talking pic­ ture, “Abraham Lincoln.” — (Barryville) Will Hyde is having a great experience fixing up his well. Frank Pender and helpers of Hastings have worked several days at it. — (Branch District) A number from the Branch district attended the meeting at the McKelvey Schoolhouse to hear Kellogg representatives in regard to consolidated schools. Not enough signed tthe petition to bring the project to a vote. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 11, 1990 — Page 5 (From Our Readers Protests against appraisal are misdirected To the editor: The property owners in Castleton Township are being misinformed by a few in­ dividuals who do not unders­ tand how state statutes affect them and the officials they elected to administer these statutes. Also, they do not unders­ tand how taxes are levied and distributed. Castleton Township, along with all other units in Michigan responsible for assessing property, has been under pressure from the State Tax Commission to get pro­ perty records up to date. This includes sales studies, land maps updated, land values, yearly economic condition studies to determine the economic condition factor for different areas within a jurisdiction and gathering other information needed to do an equitable appraisal. Along with this, all new con­ traction and additions to pro­ perties need to be accounted for. This pressure was caused by the State Chamber of Com­ merce demanding the State Assessors Board revoke cer­ tification of those assessors who did not have this work complete. Then they would have the State Tax Commis­ sion have a complete reap­ praisal done in that jurisdic­ tion and bill the cost to the unit involved. The State Tax Commission then requested of each assess­ ing unit an inventory of their appraisal records. Most units in the state were found to be lacking some or all that was required. The Castleton Township Board hired an individaul about 18 months ago to help get this work completed, but after a few weeks it became very apparent that completion of the work by this method would result in inequities because of the time involved to do the necessary work. Therefore, bids were re­ quested from appraisal firms to do a complete unbiased reappraisal in one year to achieve the equality we would never have had under the other method, which would have taken two or three years to complete. The contract was awarded to Reappraisal Services Inc. to do a complete reappraisal, in­ cluding all studies and work necessary to meet the requirements of the State Tax Commission. The total cost was to be $40,900 for 1,461 parcels. Hiring individuals to do the same work would have resulted in a total expenditure of about the same amount because ofthe length oftime it would take one or two persons to do the work. The company was not asked to increase the assessed value ofany property or increase the total assessed value of the township. They were hired to appraise all properties and that was all. The individuals who gathered the necessary information last summer were required to be professional and courteous. In almost all cases the property owners treated them with respect and supplied the necessary infor­ mation needed for the reappraisal. Some properties received notice of larger increases than some others. This indicated to me that my assessment of value in a lot of cases was not as good as I had hoped. The three days of informal hearings were held to correct any mistakes in calculations or judgement of properties. On these days, the employees of the appraisal firm were re­ quired to be courteous and professional in conferring with the property owners and to make note of any change they deemed necessary for an equitable assessment. Then, after the three days, all of the records were returned to Reappraisal Services Inc. to The Sweet and How Good Shop of Vermontville wishes to thank everyone for patronizing us the last 30 years. We will have a... 10% Off Sale Tue., Dec. 11 thru Sat., Dec. 15 9 a.m.-5 p.m. We will no longer be doing cakes. 1 also want to thank my relation, friends, neighbors for the flowers, food, prayers and visits while I was in the hospital and since returning home. Give a special gift for the Christmas season Dear editor: So many times, our “Let­ ters to the Editors” are filled with complaints, griefs, previously unspoken in­ justices, anger, bitterness, thankfulness, love, maybe even pride. Such a variety of topics come forth from a variety of a people whom God has made and scattered throughout the earth. As Christmas is ap­ proaching, we see the decora­ tions going up, beautiful lights, the smell of the evergreen trees, the hustle and bustle ofthe shopping centers, and the once a year cor­ respondences of our friends and relatives. We sometimes forget why we are celebrating Dec. 25. Although it is likely that Jesus was not bom exactly on that day, it is the day that we celebrate His birth. The shiny packages and pretty ribbons conceal our treasures that we have selected to give as gifts to our loved ones. Many, many years ago, God Himself selected a gift to give to us, each and every one of us that choose to receive it, a gift that moths cannot destroy, and that will not rust away. He gave us His Son, to die for our sins, so that we could live eternally with Him in heaven. But now, we are searching for that right gift, that special gift to give to our loved ones. What gift can we give to the King of Kings, the creator of the Universe. What gift could ever be worthy? I am reminded of the one gift that He asks of us: our hearts. Instead of disguising it with wrapping paper and bows, open your heart to Him, lay it bare before God, for He already knows everything about you anyway. You won’t have any charge bills to pay in January for this gift. As a matter of fact, you will find, He is the best friend you could ever get. As the angels said, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.” This Christmas, enter into His favor, and become a member of His family, the people of God who believe in Him and turn away from their sins. Merry Christmas! make the changes found necessary. I am very disappointed with a few individuals who harass­ ed the employees and just would not and had not even tried to cooperate in the at­ tempt by Castleton Township to have all properties be assessed at the same level, which is supposed to be at half ofthe market value. These individuals refuse to let the pro­ gram proceed without fighting COPE to meet it even though the final results Thurs. Dec. 13 of this reappraisal will not be known until Board of Review “COPE,” a support group in March 1991. and grief recovery for bereav­ These few individuals did ed families will meet Thurs­ Sincerely, not improve the image of day, Dec. 13, at the Nashville Susan D. Krive Castleton Township, in fact, United Methodist Church. Charlotte they atempted to discredit and The focus will be on help destroy it. I hope this is not an for getting through the indication the property holidays, plus a candle light owners in Castleton Township vigil service. have lost faith that the For more information, call Township Board has in mind 852-0840. Jn memory of our precious mom^q the best interests of the left us one year ago on township as a whole. Taxes are determined by the Farmer's tax guide assessed value multiplied by now available the millage. All of the winter s we enter this holiday season, day^fc millage over 15 mills has been The Farmer’s Tax Guide, by day we cherish the special place approved by the electorate. IRS publication 225, is now in our hearts that will always be^K^ Castleton Township does not available at the Eaton County reserved for you. We thank you for<^^ for<^ set the value of any property. Cooperative Extension Ser­ r/y^^ ® the gift your living brought to each or/y^^ This is determined by the vice, 126 N. Bostwick, in W^us. We love you. seller and what a person is Charlotte. willing to pay for it. Basically The guide provides an ex­ The sons & daughters & this and the increasing cost of planation how federal tax laws their families of «( new construction is what apply to farming. Use of the causes assessed values to keep publication will assist farmers Irene Foote s-S increasing. in figuring their taxes and pro­ The problem with the perly completing their farm system as a whole is in Lans- tax return. ing, with the legislators. They make the statutes that govern how assessing must be done. (517)726-0181 They can also change these 144 SOUTH I’lNi’l STBC£T [TJ j-ffe statutes. MGKMOnTMIUe. niCHICZin 49096 Don’t complain to your legislator about your local of­ r RChLTORS MSHUIUG (517)852-1717 ficials trying to do their work as required by statute. Instead you should be demanding he or she make changes in the statutes to make them more palatable. Sincerely, Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township For Sale GET THEM WHILE THEY LAST: Deacon benches $25.00. Great Christmas gift Caft 852-1716. Mon. Fri., 2-8pm._____________ NEW PATCH WORK crazy quilts and crocheted rag rags. 852-9057. __________ SEASONED HARDWOOD, $35 face cord. 517-726-0492. ‘Two story, four bedroom home that could be either a two-unit apartment or single family home ‘Attached garage, corner lot ‘Land contract terms! (V-52) NEW LISTING: Approx. 1.79 acres located south of Nashville. Only $2,950! (L-95) L-94. Approx. 4 acres of land with lots of trees. Well, septic and electric already in. Paved road location I ‘Nice year-round home at Thornapple Lake ‘Screened porch, newer seawall ‘Land contract terms! (M-36) *1985 14x70 mobile home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths ‘Located on 2 lots with garage ‘Only $22,500 (N-76) National Ads POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 ext MI168 8am top 8pm 7 days. Maple Valley Computer Center SALES and SERVICE for all IBM Compatibles • • • • 7250 Assyria Rd. Nashville 852-1784 • • • 8086 Computer F 512K, 40meg HD forALL 1 - 51/4" Floppy Monitor, Keyboard $999. 80 col Printer - $179. 6’ Printer cable - $750 Mouse with Paint program - $29.95 136 ACRE FARM with brick two-story home located near Eaton Rapids. Sold at auction on Friday, November 30! FORTY ACRES OF LAND WITH HOME located near net SOLD AT AUCTION on November 27! THIRTY-FIVE ACRES OF VACANT LAND SOLD AT AUCTION on November 271 APPROX. 106 ACRES OF VACANT LAND located near SOLD AT AUCTION on November 27! IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING PROPERTY AT AUCTION OR LISTING CONVENTIONALLY, PLEASE CALL US. LET US GET READY TO MARKET YOUR PROPERTY FOR YOU IN 1991! Joe & Marge Andrews-852-0712 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Chris Stanton-543-0598 Cindy Doolittle-726-0605 Dennis Smith-852-9191 Kathleen J. Swan-(Lansing) 323-9536 Kathy Hansbarger 852-1627 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday. December 11, 1990 — Page 6 Eaton County 4-H recognizes it’s many volunteers The 1990 Leader Recogni­ tion Banquet was Saturday, Oct. 27, at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. More than 170 teen and adult leaders and their families attended. The theme was “4-H Magic.” Special entertainment was in audience participation and magic show provided by the Kevin St. Onge Entertainment Group. Special guests were Commissioners Edgar Fleetham, Ken Baur, Janice Schwanz and Eldon Dymond; Joe Lessard, regional Extension supervisor; and Eaton County Farm Bureau representative Doug Buck. 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. Honored as 1990 “Friends of 4-H” and presented pla­ ques in recognition of their service to 4-H were St. Regis Culvert Inc. of Charlotte, Carl's Supermarket of Olivet, and the Eaton County Agricultural Society Fairboard. Fifty-nine leaders completed their first year of 4-H leadership during the past year. Those present were recognized. Twenty-six adult leaders completed their fifth year of leadership. They were Jenifer Boardman, Gloria Diamond, Mike Doty, Bill and Cheryl Roll, and Karen Southward, all of Charlotte; Raejean and Richard Babcock of Olivet; Peggy Parrott of Olivet; and Nancy Conkey, Alice Sarah Pierce ofVermontville. Nancy Haddix of Grand Priesman, Phyllis Stevens and Paul Williams, all of Ver­ Ledge was awarded the Dia­ montville; Doris Feasal and mond Clover Award for 20 Bruce Savage of Mulliken; years of leadership and Fred Dorothy Smith of Sunfield; Good of Charlotte was award­ Phil Higbee of Nashville; ed the Sapphire Clover Award Frances Houghton and Kevin for 35 years. Michigan Farm Bureau and Kemper of Eaton Rapids; San­ dy Batterson, Sue Gross, Tim Dow Chemical, U.S.A, spon­ Pfiester and Larry Serven, all sor the leader awards of Bellevue; June Hazen and throughout the state. Outstanding Leader Awards Jean Vicary of Grand Ledge, and Marshall and Tish were presented to Alice Wondergem of Lake Odessa. Priesman of the Spaulding Each received the Silver 4-H Club, Larry Mead of the Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Clover Award. Nine leaders completed 10 Club, Sarah Pierce ofthe Ver­ years of leadership. Those montville Junior Farmers 4-H who earned the Gold Clover Club, and Julie Swift of the Award were Carol and Larry Sunrisers 4-H Club. Greg Sivyer of Mulliken Johnson, Christine Kemper, and Charles and Rosetta Mc- and Rachael Greenman of Carrick, all of Eaton Rapids; Olivet were awarded the Na­ Dorothy Bosworth, Sandra tional “I Dare You” award. Five older teens also receiv­ Gilding and Louise Todd of Charlotte; and Larry Mott of ed the Michigan 4-H Key Club Award. They were Olivet. Fiver leaders were honored Mandee Reist of Charlotte; for 15 years of leadership and Marty Hollern and Autumn received the Pearl Clover Mead of Mulliken; Becca Award. They were Doug and Wilford of Sunfield; and Nola Buck, and Clarence Christina Priesman of Ver­ Humphrey Sr. of Charlotte; montville. These awards 16-unit apartment building complex proposed for Vermontville village J-Ad Graphics News Service James Lakin, the Portland developer who has recently proposed a 24-unit senior citizen complex in Nashville, spoke to Vermontville of­ ficials Thursday about a pro- Bobbie’s of Nashville *1581527-0940 Nails • Tanning Features... • • • • • • Nails - All systems Wolff Tanning Beds Gift Certificates In-Touch Massage Gift Certificates Gary Stalcup Tapes Joann Boehmer’s Black Hills Gold “Landstrom’s” a 10 visits *30 CHRISTMAS PACKAGE 3 months of tanning, January, February and March for onl $ iooo< posed 16-unit project in their village. Unlike the Nashville com­ plex, the proposed Vermont­ ville project would not be limited to senior citizens. It would be built on a 1.01-acre site at the comer of Third and Spring streets, on which Lakin holds an option to buy. The proposed project would be financed through Fanners Home Administration, as would the Nashville complex. However, the Vermontville proposal does not have as high a priority as the Nashville pro­ ject with FmHA, which grants such loans on a point basis. Lakin told the council that the Vermontville project now is 12 to 18 months away from approval, whereas Nashville funding could be approved within a year. The proposed building would contain eight onebedroom and eight-two bedroom units. Monthly rent would run from $255 to $275 for a one-bedroom apartment and from $275 to $295 for a two-bedroom. Vermontville officials were agreeable to the proposed pro­ ject, and Lakin will face no zoning hurdles there, as he NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER • Gentle Spinal Adjusting e Physical Therapy • Therapeutic Muscle Massage o recognize outstanding members who have been ac­ tive in 4-H. 4-H’ers nominated for the 1990 Outstanding Teen Leader Awards were Christina Priesman of Ver­ montville; Amber Mead of Mulliken; Matt Pion, Heather Andreas and Krista McGuire of Olivet; Heather Batterson of Bellevue; Alan Finnie and Dan Pennington of Charlotte. Selected as Outstanding Teen Leaders were Amber Mead, Christina Priesman, Dan Pennington, Heather Bat­ terman and Matt Pion. Special club awards were also presented at the banquet. The Country Kids 4-H Club, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club, Island City Variety 4-H Club, and Circle C Riders 4-H Club received Club Com­ munity Service Awards. Club Recreation Awards were presented to the Country Kids 4-H Club, Circle C Riders 4-H Club, and Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club. Mistress of ceremonies was Connie Theunick, Extension 4-H youth agent. Open 6 Days a Week FREE CONSULTATION & EXAMINATION To determine your health problem • No Obligation Implied Must bring in this coupon to redeem offer Expires December 26, 1990 Most Insurances Accepted (including Medicare and Medicaid) 127 S. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • Phone 852-2070 i has in Nashville, since Ver­ montville has no zoning or­ dinance or planning commission. Village Clerk Sharon Stewart said the site selected by the developer is one that local officials have agreed in the past would be ideal for this use. Lakin and his partner, Paul Grannis of Cedar Springs, own seven apartment com­ plexes and manage 22 others in Michigan and southern In­ diana. In addition, they have several projects in the plann­ ing stage at various locations in the state. Extension Homemakers install new officers, hold holiday party Nearly 80 Eaton Extension Homemakers attended the December Awards Tea Tues­ day, Dec. 4, at the First Bap­ tist Church in Charlotte. Numerous members and study groups were recognized for their support of this past year’s club activities. All attending enjoyed holi­ day refreshments and the voices of the Charlotte’s Women’s Club Chorus. New County Council of­ ficers were installed. They were president, Ina Wooley of Charlotte; first vice president, Catie Epling of Lansing; se­ cond vice president, Mildred Steward of Eaton Rapids; secretary, Alys Hoover of Eaton Rapids; treasurer, Theisa Turner; and past presi­ dent, Betty Cook, both of Charlotte. Outgoing officers are Nan­ cy Conkey of Vermontville and Eleanor Bennett of Charlotte. The December Awards Tea was planned and coordinated by the East Brookfield Study Group of Charlotte. The Eaton Extension Homemakers organization with ties to the Michigan State University Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, provides educational programs on a county-wide basis and through neighborhood study groups. Central Park attracts Christmas tree buyers Carol Frey and her son Timothy, 4, of Dowling, were among Christmas tree shoppers last Wednesday at Nashville's Central Park. The sale is an annual fund­ raiser conducted by Barry County Christian School. Staffing the lot that day was Nancy Oosterhouse, wife of the school's principal, who reported sales were go­ ing "very well'' and running ahead of last year as peo­ ple are buying early. Several varieties of evergreens are available; prices range from $8 to $25. Nashville Friends of Library plans Christmas Story Hour J-Ad Graphics News Service Children ages 4 through fourth grade are invited to at­ tend the annual Christmas Story Hour at Putnam Public Library in Nashville. The event has been set for Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Crafts and stories will be featured, with activities cap­ ped offwith an appearance by Santa. Earlier that forenoon, Nashville Cub Scouts will sponsor a 9 to 11 p.m. “Breakfast with Santa” at the local VFW Post. Barry Coun­ ty Transit’s Holly Trolley also will be in Nashville that day to give rides around the village. Dec. 14-15, 1990 Castleton Township Hall 98 S. Main St., Nashville, Mich. Next to: Clay’s Dinner Bell Last show this year!! • Sweatshirts • Woodworking • Hand Knit Items • Ceramics • MANY MORE! �*s* gSt; St *W^#lo|15. taiiiahi «»fa ■KWCifcti hm n 1 taHWhtSaj&i aailWMi *kniiiMk *pfcaik anim^i & f 22ii44tt77oo5757y y iiJ ; 24757 .‘J **^4 ^r=====ssniZ3 RSSS22===^ fffiPBJMW — HOURS — 9:00 a..m to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE Phone 852-0845 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. December 11, 1990 — Poge 8 (Obituaries Clarence 0. Fineout NASHVILLE - Clarence O. Fineout, 81 of Nashville, formerly of Vermontville and Lansing passed away Thurs­ day, December 6, 1990 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Fineout was born April 13,1909 in Lowell, the son of Clarence D. and Hazel Belle (Miller) Fineout. He was raised in Lansing and attended school there. He was married to Fem Bragg on April 6, 1929 in Lansing. The couple moved to Vermotville and farmed there 30 years. She preceded him in death in 1969. He then moved to Nashville in 1984 to live with his daughter, Alice Hulsebos. He lived at Thomapple Manor, Hastings the last two Jerry L Walters lived in Grand Rapids where HASTINGS - Jerry L. Walters, 49 of Grand Rapids he was presently employed by and formerly of Hastings, the Electrolux Corporation. He was a member of Fleet passed away Friday, Novem­ ber 30, 1990 at St. Mary’s Reserve Association and a former member of Hastings Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Walters was bom on Moose Lodge. April 16, 1941 in Carlton Mr. Walters is survived by Township, Barry County, the daughter, Denise Schnoll of years. Mr. Fineout is survived by a son ofLeonard and Thela (Pitt) Hastings; two grandchildren, Heidi and Jeffery; two sisters, daughter, Alice Hulsebos of Walters. He was raised in Irving Mrs. Darold (Marian) Bates of Nashville; a son, Loren Fineout of Oklahoma; ten grand­ Township, Barry County and Goshen, Indiana, Mrs. children; several great grand­ attended Thomapple-Kellogg Raymond (Janice) Graham of children; several nieces and Schools in Middleville, Nashville; three brothers, nephews. graduating in 1959 from Robert Walters of Marlow, Funeral services were held Middleville High School. He Oklahoma, Ross Walters of Saturday, December 8 at the served over 20 years in the Linden, Tennessee, Elgie Maple Valley Chapel-Genther United States Navy, retiring in Walters ofMiddleville; several Funeral Home, Nashville with 1980, having served in Taiwan nieces and nephews. Reverend Robert Taylor and the Philippines. He Funeral services were held officiating. received numerous decora­ Tuesday, December 4 at the Burial was at the Green­ tions and commendations. Wren Funeral Home with wood Cemetery, Aurelius His marriage to the former Reverend Norman L. Herron Township. Joyce Campbell in 1965 ended officiating. Burial was at Ft Memorial contributions in divorce. CusterNational Cemetery with may be made to the American Following his discharge he full military honors. Heart Association or Barry worked in real estate; for Memorial contributions County Hospice. Norton Security Services and may be made to Michigan Gilmore Jewelry Store, all in Heart Association. Hastings. Since 1986 he has Reva Aungst DuBois MULLIKEN - Reva AungstDuBois, 80 ofMulliken passed away Sunday, December 2, 1990 at her residence. Mrs. Aungst-DuBois was bom July 7,1910 in Mulliken, the daughter ofDon and Anna Skinkle. She was married to Don Aungst, November of 1925. He preceded her in death in 1959. She then married Frank DuBois in 1966. He preceded her in death 1969. Mrs. Aungst-DuBois is survived by three sons, Jack D. Aungst of Corona, California, Dick E. (Sally) Aungst ofPear­ ce, Arizona and Danny D. (Arlene) Aungst of Fullerton, California; four grandchildren ■ and two great grandchildren. Orvis L Hine She was also preceded in KALAMO - Orvis L. Hine, October of 1966. death by two brothers, Harold 74 of 269 South Pease, KalaHe was employed at Russell and Maury Skinkle. mo, passed away Sunday, Santee, Charlotte for six years Funeral services were held December 9, 1990 at Eaton and Rollins and Partridge Ford Thursday, December 6 at the County Medical Facility, Garage, Charlotte and Charlot­ Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Charlotte. te Auto Parts for 24 years. He Fisher Chapel, Sunfield with Mr. Hine was born on was selfemployed the last few Reverend Gordon F. Binns of December 13,1915 in Charlot­ years. Sunfield Church of the te, the son of Claude and Eldra He was a member of KalaBrethren officiating. Burial (Kelly) Hine. He was raised in mo Historical Society and was was at the Sunfield Cemetery, Charlotte and attended Char­ an excellent mechanic. Sunfield. lotte schools. Mr. Hine is survived by his Pallbearers were Chuck • Mr. Hine was married to wife, Ramona; two sons, Larry Shaffer, Vivian Rairach, Ramona Watson on July 13, Watson Hine of Charlotte, Duane Snavely, David 1954 in Angola, Indiana. The Claude Sylvester Hine of KalaThompson, Raymond Wilcox, couple lived in Charlotte until mo; daughter, Lorie Ann Curwood Fleetham, and Ray they moved to Kalamo in Childs of Kalamo; 13 grand­ McDiarmid. children; one brother, Harley Hines of Pascoe, Washington; one sister, Neva Welch of MEMBERS OF BARRY* Conroe, Texas; several nieces EATON BOARD OF REALTORS and nephews. & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE He was preceded in death by a brother, Oliver Hine; one 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE sister, Doris McKnight. Funeral services will be held Phone (517) 852-1915 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Decem­ or Phone 852-1916 ber 12 at Maple Valley ChapelJOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. ..Eve> 726-0223 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI Genther Funeral Home, Nash­ DOC OVERHOLT 852-1740 (Graduate Realtors Institute) ville. Burial will be at Kalamo SANDY LUNDQUIST 852-1543 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HUBERT DENNIS 726-0122 Cemetery. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate • HMS WARRANTY • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available NEAR FULLER ELEMENTARY NASHVILLE - Good & solid older "starter" or "retirement" home, 3 bedrooms, new win­ dows, vinyl siding 8 roof in 1989. Price: $29,900. (N-360) NASHVILLE - 5 BEDROOM HOME (or 8 rooms plus 3 room efficiency apartment upstairs). Many recent improvements. 2 car garage 8 large breezeway. Call "Doc." (N-367) VACANT LAND NEAR VERMONTVILLE: 1.5 ACRE BUILDING LOTS at edge of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. $6,200 up. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract ,erms(VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS ■ Black­ top road near town. Land contract terms. Priced from k $11,900 up. (VL-359) DON STEINBRECHER 852-1784 GARRY KNOLL Eves. 852-0786 “TATE” MIX Eves. (616) 367-4082 JERI BAKER 726-1171 NEW LISTING! VERMONTVILLE “TURN OF THE CENTURY" HOME 3 bedroom, formal dining room, large living room, wood floors, many closets and cup­ boards. Above ground pool. Maple Valley Schools. To see this elegant home — call "Jeri." (V-369) LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS: $58,000! Good family home. Outside of town. 3 plus bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry 8 a 2 car garage. "Country setting" — Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) 20 ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS 5. OF NASHVILLE Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) APPROX. 40 ACRES - Rolling', some trees, good building sites, “country view. *’ Located between Nashville 8 Hostings. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-365) 6 PLUS ACRES • “NEW” LOG HOME - 2 bedrooms (plus walkout basement), 2 full baths, large living room, kitchen and dining "combo", nice open deck across front ($79,500 completed or will sell as is). Property is rolling and has creek and trees. Maple Valley Schools. (CH-355) NEW LISTING: ON 2 ACRES EAST OF SUNFIELD - Large 4 bedroom "country home," paved road, nice shade trees. Lakewood Schools, 22 miles to Lansing. Call Sandy for more "info/' (CH-370) TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. O <■ W TOOL SAUs GlItRit MEBCHBKDISt Third annual Wish Upon a Star program may not be met here With the deadline less than a week away, it appears that many of the third wishes in Nashville's popular “Wish Upon A Star” program may not be realized. Organizers say response is running behind last year’s successful campaign, which met all three Christmas gift wishes ofneedy area children. As ofthis past weekend, there still were second-wish stars hanging on the tree in the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank. Third-wish stars must follow. The “Wish Upon A Star” drive attempts to see that each child in a registered needy family receives three new Christmas toys or other gifts of his or her choice in a $5 to $12 price range. This is the fifth year for the popular campaign. It is part of the Nashville Community Christmas Basket program that also supplies canned goods and other foods to about 100 area families referred by local churches and the Department of Social Services. The canned goods are being collected in drop boxes at the local schools, and at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank, Carl’s Market and Eaton Federal Savings Bank. In addition, canisters have been placed at various business places around town to collect cash contributions to the progam. Funds will be us­ ed to buy extra food to add to the baskets. Anyone who can help with the “Wish Upn A Star” pro­ gram, is asked to select a star from the tree at the bank. It lists the age and sex of a child identified only by a code number, and his or her Christmas gift wish. Purchase the present, wrap it, and securely attach the star to the package to assure delivery to the correct child. Deadline for placing gifts under the tree at the bank is 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17. Cash donations for the pro­ ject also may be made at the bank. Co-chairs Michelle Hoffman and Lois Elliston will use these funds to fulfill as many unmet Christmas “Star” wishes as possible. The bank also can accept donations of money to the food program. Donors should specify to which fund they wish their contriubtions to go. Elliston said volunteers are needed to help sort food dona­ tions and pack Christmas baskets. The work will be done at the United Methodist Church Community House. Sorting begins at 7 p.m. Fri­ day, Dec. 21. Packing starts at 8 a.m. the following day, so baskets will be -ready for pickup by recipients between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 22. Christmas dinner planned at Maple Leaf Grange EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm stock a complete line of... We The public is invited to a Christmas dinner at 1 p.m. Christmas Day at the Maple Leaf Grange. Included on the menu will be meat loaf and turkey with dressing and all the trimmings. Those interested in coming are asked to call Joyce Starr­ ing at 852-9460 before Dec. 20 so the Grange can deter­ mine how many will be dining. A sing-along also is planned for the day. The Grange is located on M-66 four miles south of Nashville. 3 Mlles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWV. VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE FEED & SEED 301 South Main, Nashville, Ml 49021 517-852-9393 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: SM All Bird Feeders 20%0ff — Large Selection, Many Styles 4 BEDROOM HOME • NASHVILLE POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT ■ Good 2 story "family home", new roof 8 vinyl siding, fur­ nace • 2 years old, new wiring downstairs, many other new features. Call Hubert Dennis. (N-317) WE NEED LISTINGS! ■ Homes in town • "Country Homes" (With a few acres • Small Farms • Lg. Farms Give us a call if you are thinking of BUYING or SELLING!! 10 & 20 lbs. bags: Sunflower, Economy Wild Bird, Deluxe Wild Bird, Cracked Corn, Special Mix nil |1E5O1//0 fvlCiCi PROVICO WILD BIRD SEEDS ECONOMY 25# $3.60 50# *7.30 DELUXE 25# 50# . *4.45 *8.95 50# Black Oil Sunflower 50# Striped Sunflower *11.50 *12.99 CUSTOM FEEDS MADE TO ORDER BULK DELIVERY AVAILABLE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. to 2 p .m. pRDVlC o �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 11, 1990_Page 9 'Bingo' to benefit new track fund ;;S« <SS«w w <w Sf»$; S!^< w w w USKS *w w SE E‘&*& *•&{ Willis Rugg (left) took top prize in the 1990 "Big Buck" contest. The second place rack was brought in by Jeff Laverty, who is represented here by Scott English, while Rick Norris (right) won third prize. Winners named in Maple Valley FFA 'Big Buck' contest held J-Ad Graphics News Service Thirty-two participants in the annual “Big Buck” con­ test at Maple Valley High School learned last week who had brought in the three top • racks for the 1990 deer hun­ ting season. Willis Rugg won top honors for a buck he shot in Barry County. Jeff Laverty came in second and Rich Norris third, We can CHRISTMAS ship your... PACKAGES •'“■WiTj BOB'S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville *lMlW — 517-852-9377 — Wet We ship UPS Daily J-Ad Graphics News Service A small color TV will be among special prizes offered in a benefit bingo game set for Thursday evening, Dec. 20, to help raise funds for a new all-weather track at the Fuller Street field. Sponsoring the 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. event at the high school is the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, the organization which also con­ ducts weekly Monday night bingo sessions at the school. This session, however, will be an extra special one because a five-inch color TV and a portable stereo will be among other prizes offered to winners. Cash prizes also will be awarded. “We encourage everyone to come out to play and to sup­ port the track fund,” said Rick Spitzer, MVAB president. Proceeds will go toward a proposed all-weather track to replace the present cinder track at Fuller Street field. Spitzer said estimated cost of the new rubberized-topped, asphalt-based track is in ex­ cess of $100,000. He noted that Maple Valley’s cinder track is becoming obsolete. ■ “Other schools are refusing to come here to run on it,” said Spitzer. “Ours is one of the last few in the area.” He said that the type of cinders used to maintain the present track are no longer Jayvees lose opener to Williamston, *5682 The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team opened its season last Tuesday with each taking their deer in Eaton a heartbreaking loss to County. Williamston, 62-58. The contest is sponsored by The Lions jumped out to an the Maple Valley Chapter of early 18-15 lead at the end off Future Farmers of America, one quarter, but were under direction of agricultural outscored 23-10 in the second teacher Wesley Smock. to trail 38-28 at the half. He said anyone associated In the second half, the with the school system was Hornets ran their lead up to as eligible to enter the contest, as many as 19 points, but with long as they were oflegal hun­ some nice passing and key ting age. baskets the Lions pulled to This year, 32 hunters signed within two with three minutes up for the competition, each to go. The Lions then missed paying a $2 entry fee. nine shots in a row and a one All ofthe money goes into a and one at the line while fund for prizes. The top prize Williamston hit its one and winner will take home 50 per­ one to wn. cent ofthe kitty, while second All Lions scored in the and third place winners will game. Bryan Carpenter had take 30 percent and 20 per­ 14 points, including two cent, respectively. threes. Steve Hopkins added eight points and Greg Gam and Mike Trowbridge scored seven points each. Mike Trowbridge and Joel Butler led the rebounders with 16 and 8. The Lions will travel to Bronson and St. Phillip this week. available. Spitzer added that Delton High School recently had con­ verted to the new style track. “Their injuries dropped right offwhen they went from cinder to all-weather track,” he noted. Spitzer said the new track requires less upkeep. Delton officials told him they estimate the all-weather track saves the school about $3,000 per year in maintenance. The Maple Valley track team may be forced to do all oftheir competition running at “away” meets if the local cinder track is not replaced, said Spitzer. “If we have an all-weather track, we can host district and regional meets,” he explained. This should bring in about 16 or 17 teams and would un­ doubtedly increase concession proceeds at the field. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, to organize the track fund. The meeting will be held at the conference room in the principal’s office at the high school. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend. Community Boxes Packed on Friday, Dec. 14 • 6 pm In the basement of Sav-Way. Boxes will be delivered Saturday, Dec. 15 by volunteer Fire Department. kttinpt 'Ms1'® ■frNSps iaa-iaw I ATTENTION Maple Grove, Vermontville and Castleton Township Residents ONLY! HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grants are available (money the homeowner is not required to pay back) for home improvements such as storm windows, insulation, wiring, furnaces, etc. *M* JJ For more information contact Equal Housing Opportunity CHERYL BARTH 616-693-2271 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 11, 1990 — Page 10 Business Services Maple Valley eagers lose opener to Williamston cond half,” Reese said. “And Basketball is a game of ed a 21-14 lead after the first it was.” quarter. spurts. That was painfully evi­ Led by sophomore Mike “It was pretty much a dent to coach Jerry Reese’s typical opener,” Reese said. Smith, Williamston went on a Maple Valley Lions. “Anything can happen early tear. The 6-3 forward finished Williamston paralyed a 15-2 the night with 26 points on in the season.” run during the first six The Lions hung tough in the nine of 12 shooting. minutes ofthe second half into Reese was impressed by second quarter, trailing by a 77-57 victory over the host Smith. five, 39-34, at the break. Lions in the season opener for “He’s only a sophomore, “I tried to emphasize that both teams. the game would be decided in but he plays like a fifth-year Maple Valley dug itself into the first five minutes ofthe se- senior,” he said. “He’s very a hole, as Williamston grabbphysical. Of his eight re­ bounds, five were offensive boards, and he either put them back in or got fouled.” “We played pretty well during the first half, but we just couldn’t execute in the se­ cond half.” Last Tuesday the Lions lead by half-time. Again the Junior center Darrel Stine Lions were bothered by the opened their basketball season with a 50-27 loss to visiting pressure and committed led the Lion scoring attack Williamston. Ben Mudry led numerous turn-overs giving with 12 points. Teammate Jason Hoefler, a 6-0 guard, the Dawgs many easy lay-ups. the Lions with 10 points. also hit for double figures During the second half, Turnovers were a big pro­ blem for the Lions. They however, the Lions settled with 10. Senior forward Scott down and held on to the ball. commited 47 of them. Casteele led Maple Valley in On the positive side, Jon The final scored was 89-53. Craig Hamilton reached rebounds with six and assists Mitchell was able to grab 10 rebounds despite being outsiz­ double figures, scoring 19 with five. Reese said he saw both points, while Mitchell scored ed by the Williamston center. 11 points and had 12 bright spots and room for imFriday the team traveled to Byron Center to face the rebounds. Tuesday the Lions return to Bulldogs. The hosts came out pressing, running and action against Bronson and Friday against B.C St. Phillip. shooting well to build a 52-22 M.V. freshmen eagers off to 0-2 start 1BMBBBBBBBBBBBBB I Santa Claus • is coining to town at the ... ! VERMONTVILLE | FIREBARN | Saturday, Dec. 15 ■ 2:30 p.m. til ? bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb B BBIBBBBBBBBIB Maplewood School Wednesday, Dec. 12 Hot dogs, french fries, applesauce, birthday cake. Thursday, Dec. 13 Spaghetti, bread sticks, peas, pickle spears, fruit, jello. Friday, Dec. 14 Hot ham and cheese, green beans, potato chips, cherries. 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Also to Sue for offense.” making our beautiful cake. “We need to do a betterjob God Bless you all with our interior game,” he Ivan and June Becraft added. Because of the success of For Sale the Maple Valley football FOR SALE - 2 PIECES OF team, the Lions had only had SCULPTURE SHAG eight days to prepare for the Pets CARPET 12 x 15ft. Full sized season opener, while most AKC GOLDEN RETRIEV­ Litton microwave oven - $40.00. others have had about three ERS, Champonship blood lines, Phone 852-0784 evenings weeks.” 8-10pm. ready for Christmas. “I’m not going to use that 517-852-1627. as an excuse,” Reese said. “For whatever reason, they Summary were more prepared for the second half than we were.” Maple Valley visits Bron­ son, one ofthe favorites in the S.M.A.A. race, next Tuesday December 5, 1990 in the conference opener, then Meeting held 7:30-9:36. All board members pre­ travels to St. Philip on Friday. The next Maple Valley sent; ten Castleton residents or property owners home game will be Friday, also present. Jan. 4, against Springport. The Treasurer’s report showed a beginning CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING M.V. Area Schools lunch menu ibbbbbbbbbbibibibbbbbbiibbmbbbbbbbb BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. D&L TELEPHONE SERVICE Residents and busi­ ness, reasonable rates, 10 percent discount to senior citi­ zens. 616-945-9672.________ ROOFING-SIDING ­ REMODELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. FOR SALE: AKC TOY POODLES. Will hold for Christmas. Call 517-852-9775. butter sandwich, peas, fruit mix. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Chili, crackers, green beans, peanut butter sand­ wich, peaches. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Dec. 12 Hamburg gravy, mashed potatoes, fruit jello, butter sandwich. Thursday, Dec. 13 Ravioli, cheese stix, green beans, pineapple, jelly sandwich. Friday, Dec. 14 Scalloped potatoes, ham, peas, cheese, mixed fruit, peanut butter sandwich. Monday, Dec. 17 Spaghetti, cheese, green beans, peach, whole wheat roll, butter. Tuesday, Dec. 18 Cheeseburger/bun, baked beans, tropical fruit mix. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Dec. 12 ♦Salad, Crackers, ♦Bur­ ritos, sauce and cheese, green beans, pears. Thursday, Dec. 13 ♦Salad, *Tuna and noodle, ♦Chili Dog, peas, peaches, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, Dec. 14 ♦Salad, *Hot dog/bun, ♦Sloppy Jo/bun, french fries, apple. Monday, Dec. 17 ♦Salad, *Chicken patty/bun, *Tuna sandwich, com, pears, cookie. Tuesday, Dec. 18 ♦Salad, *Beef Stroganoff, ♦Fishwich/bun, green beans, bread and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Farm LAND WANTED for cash rent or shares. Vermontville Nashville area. Martin Henney, 852-2056. 1690 South M-37 Hastings Community Notices (616) 945-9526 AAJAL-ANON: Meetings at St Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. General Fund balance of $41791.01, Rec. $888.74, Disb. $4289.80, Ending Bal. $38,389.95; F.V. $26,294.87; A.V. $30,152.32; T.l. $53,030.99; B.G. $29,024.96; PPC#1 $420.99, #2, $82.41. Bills approved: Put. Pub. Lib J.W. Cooley. N. Rasey..... H. City Bank V. of Nash... J. Jarvie....... M.V. News.. Putnam Lib.. Doubleday... J. Jarvie...... W. Wilson.... Cons. Pow... 8. Co. Clerk. D. Hall......... J.W. Cooley.. C.D.B. Grant L. Pixley..... ...$25.00 ...998.57 ...90.00 ..607.12 .... 15.88 .... 42.72 ... 21.60 2000.00 ..... 9.74 ..484.12 ...90.00 ...108.32 ...81.00 ... 66.50 .... 2.90 ..500.00 ..145.56 L. Pixley...... R. Frohlich.... Mi Bell.......... L. Thompson Postmaster... Ml Asc. Asoc M. V. Sch...... Block Grant: C. Barth.............. B.C. Reg. Deeds. D. Langham...... H. City Bank...... H. Lumber......... B.C. Reg. Deeds D. Augustine.... H. Lumber......... ..465.52 ..395.83 ... 36.72 ... 50.00 ... 45.00 ... 45.00 2664.00 .$1406.63 ...... 14.00 ..4790.00 ...654.00 ..1172.66 ...... 7.00 .. 693.00 ....179.94 Action taken by Bd: appoint Don Langham, Richard Brodbeck, Warren Travoli to Bd. of Review for 1991 and 1992; purchase 3 copies of reference book; approval to register for State Educational Conference. Discussion held in regards to how Fire and Ambulance Dept, are financed; Assessing and reappraisal; Size of Bd. of Review; laws governing what things may be considered when setting value of property. Fassett Body Shop — HOURS — 8 a m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday — PHONE — 517/726-0519 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Frame Straightening Horse & Flat Bed Trailer Repair Corner of 79 and Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml COBB MH Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • VA” 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. December 11, 1990__Page 11 Maple Valley school's hold annual Christmas concert, draws 900 w JS«0} k%NCh| The popular annual Christmas concert presented by Maple Valley school’s music department Sunday afternoon drew a crowd estimated at 900. The event was staged at the Maple Valley gymnasium. Dennis Vanderhoefdirected performances by the sixth­ grade band, the junior high band and the high school band. The Maple Valley High School choir performed under direction of Carol Kerston. In addition, the Maple Valley Community Band directed by Charles Brill played three selections. The Community Band is compris­ ed of adults members of the Maple Valley and Ionia school districts. The sixth-grade band led off the show with rendentions of “Jingle Bells, “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and “Old Grey Goose.” The junior high band per­ formed “Gloria and Alleluia,” “Santa Travels the Globe,” and selections from the “Nutcracker Suite.” Yuletide also was the theme of the three numbers offered by the Community Band: “Rudolph in Wonderland,” “Home for Christmas,” and “Holiday for Trombones.” Following this, members of Maple Valley High School Choir sang four numbers for the audience attending the popular annual event. $S *s s*-“S 'JJU ■--to "Jt ——®l taos, -J’ todfcj -J| UiC -JU -*J WCw -4U1 CH... „„.-Mil ~~®® lCkfW ---K-I ■JU ■ <T; —M l6ibL_ _jj|® —M •Wt-JJHj —-IS kfyfej__J/ —M ifen__m —M fete_ __b w t wte Icr Itft M teW«irejritiW.i pcs fc'.JtW teij k faoflirfferiewilowsgwmns iH Body Shop n -uwT !;■<■'■' si, .W'ft; Im W j The performance by the award-winning Maple Valley High School band capped Sunday afternoon's Christmas concert at the MVHS gym. Hope held for saving ‘Friends of the Library’ Recent publicity in the Maple Valley News about the plight of Nashville’s Friends of the Library may have helped save the group. FOL President Mary Hay said there was a very good response to the article, which pointed out that unless new leaders could be found, the 12-year-old service organiza­ tion would have to disband. It wasn't a lack of willing workers that threatened the FOL’s existence, but the need for someone to take over organizational and leadership roles. Hay has served as an officer for 11 years and neither she nor her longtime assistant, Treasurer Joy Peake, are able to continue in those posts. Now, reports Hay, many volunteers have stepped for­ ward to express interest in the organization and their will­ ingness to take charge of it. An election of officers will be held at a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at Putnam Public Library. “We did get response (from the article),” said Hay. “The FOL will continue to operate.” She said she was surprised and pleased by the tremendous outpouring of support to. keep the FOL alive. The group has been very active in various projects and programs at the library for the past dozen years. Some of their ac­ complishments include taking charge of the annual Children’s Summer Story Hours, conducting fund­ raising book and bake sales, restoring a second-story room for the library’s rare book col­ lection, carrying out yearly spring cleaning of the building, purchasing various equipment and supplies, and making a major contribution to the new Children’s Wing. Putnam Public Librarian Duska Brumm also is delighted by response to the recent article. She has high praise for the Friends group, leStiR and said that ifthey disbanded it would likely mean an end to the Children’s Story Hour program. Brumm said the Friends have always “been there whenever we need them.” A signup list is available at the library for anyone who would like to register as a Friend ofthe Library. Anyone who is unable to attend the Jan. 14 meeting but who would consider serving as an officer is asked to call Mary Hay or Duska Brumm to in­ dicate this willingness. Although there have been several volunteers, noted Hay, election to an official FOL post is open to anyone. the high school choir took their places to offer “And We Sing Gloria,” “December Child,” “Bom Today in Bethlehem," and “Goin’ on a Sleighride." Capping the show was the appearance of the award­ winning Maple Valley High School Band. They played a stirring rendition of “The Thunderer March,” followed by the “Saint Nicholas Suite,” comprised ofa collec­ tion of traditional Christmas carols. This band then closed the event with the music department’s message to the community: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Before the final selection, Dion Rasey, president of the Maple Valley Band Boosters, gave the audience a brief recap of the organization’s re­ cent achievements and presented Vanderhoef with a holiday check from the Boosters as a token of their appreciation for his work throughout the year. At the conclusion of the concert, a reception was held in the school cafeteria to allow a time of fellowship for the performers and spectators. Coffee, cookies and punch were served. WANTED Who: What: Where: When: Why: Everyone Needs and Gifts 152 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 11-3 December To Help You Save Your Money Come in and see what K & S WHOLESALES have to offer you. We are located in with Doug Durkee's "Anything and Everything" supplies. hometowni LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, (SB OK CREDIT MS Men’s breakfast set The Methodist men of the Vermontville Methodist Church will be serving breakfast Saturday, Dec. 8, at the church. A cookie walk will be held at that time, public is invited. THURSDAY DEC. 20 *5:30-10:30 MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL • • • • • • • Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber Andersen Windows Paneling Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints • • • • • • • Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Tools Electrical Plumbing Hardware 852-0882 Cash AND Many Great Prizes! 5” Color TV, Portable Stereo, Telephone, etc. Proceeds go to ... M.V. Athletic Boosters Track Fund SEE US FOR — DELIVERY • PLANNING ESTIMATES • SAVINGS �WIC COUPONS Where Pleasing "You Pleases Us 160 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0640 DOUBLE COUPONS Tuesday & Wednesday CaplstarAing. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 21 — Tuesday. December 18. 1990 Recycling gets positive response at Nashville meeting by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Would Nashville area residents be more likely to recycle if a drop site were conveniently located? That question received a positive response at a public hearing during Thursday’s Nashville Village Council meeting. Guest speakers at the ses­ sion were Jane Norton of Delton, coordinator of Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) and Ken Neil, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service. Norton recapped the suc­ cess of RiBC, a non-profit volunteer group organized in 1983 to establish collection points for recyclables at various spots in the county. RiBC now has sites open daily at Middleville, Hastings and Delton, and soon will have one at Dowling. In addition they have satellite sites for monthly service at Yankee Spring, Freeport and Woodland. Plastics, glass, tin and aluminum are collected at the open-air sites, and newsprint can be deposited if shelter is provided, explained Neil, whose firm hauls away and sells the recyclable materials. Norton said Barry County generates 104 tons oftrash for landfill burial each day. She noted that so far this year RiBC has collected more than 138 tons of recyclables, 10 times what was collected in the organization’s first year of operation. “Our focus has been in the educational process,’’ said Norton. “Our bacis premise is that we (RiBC) do not own the sites, they are located on other people’s property. We are in the business of helping establish the sites and in educational programs (about use).” The sites in Barry County are located at diverse loca­ tions, ranging from municipal lands to private business pro­ perties. The newest one, at Dowling, will be at the public library, reported Norton. Maple Valley Schools to face rising special education costs to district by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A recent increase in special education students has caused increased expenditures for the Maple Valley school district. This brought about a lively discussion at the Board of Education meeting last Monday. Several special education students from other states recently have moved into the district, adding to the burden ofa newly implemented inclu­ sion program in which certain special students who formerly had been bused to Eaton In­ termediate school in Charlotte are now being sent back to their home districts for schooling. A costly feature of this plan was faced by the board last week when it was asked to ap­ prove a new bus route to transport a single student to Fuller Elementary School in Nashville and another to a special education program at Battle Creek Central High. Maple- -Valley bus driver Gladys Mitchell was approved Vermontville Yule light contest is this week! Vermontville homes decorated for the holiday will be judged this year in two categories: “Traditional” and “Very Merry.” The annual lighting contest is sponsored by the local Chamber or Commerce, which will award a prize of $15 to the first-place winner in each category. Judging is to begin this week and expected to be com­ pleted by Thursday, according to Lisa Mulvany, chairperson. Judges will tour the entire village and all homes will be considered. One need not be registered in order to win. Mulvany noted that householders can be selected as winners only once every three years, to avoid the same person receiving the top prize year after year. The 1990 win­ ners will not be eligible again for the next two years. Vermontville business places also will participate in a decorating contest, but they will be judged separately from the residential competition. The prize awarded in the mer­ chant category will be one year of free membership in the Chamber. Nashville Lions give life-saving gifts A gift of 15 First Alert smoke detectors to the Nashville Community Christmas Basket program was made last week by the Nashville Lions Club. Making the presentation to Lois Elliston, chairwoman of the program, are Lions Chip Smith (left) and Roger Green. Elliston said the detectors will be included in baskets go­ ing to needy families with children. Smith, a Nashville fireman, suggested the project to the Lions Club. He noted that having a smoke detector in one's home cuts in half the risk of dying in a house fire. as driver for this new route, which commenced Dec. 3. Under provision of the new plan, a special education stu­ dent now has the option of choosing to attend any school that can better meet his or her needs, with the home district being liable for the student’s transportation a quarter of, the tuition fee. Supt. Carroll Wolff estimated that sending the single handicapped student to Battle Creek will cost the Maple Valley district a total of $8,000 per school year, $6,000 of that sum for daily transportation. Some of the tuition can be recouped from the state, he said, but not costs of busing. “Transportation is paid locally,” he said. “The state should be picking up some of that (but isn’t), and that is what you are faced with in mandatory special education for these students. Special education is an extremely ex­ pensive program.” He estimated the average amount spent per year to educate a regular student is only $3,000. Board president Bill Flower said he disapproved of spen­ ding more money “on kids who have a problem,” as long as the district cannot afford to put up more money for regular students. ‘ * Why should this (program) be breaking this district?” he asked. “If the state mandates it, the state should pay for it.” The law allows selective schooling at local district ex­ pense only for handicapped students. “That doesn’t sound like equal opportunity to me,” noted Flower. Maplewood Principal David Doozan explained that it is a federal program, but “Michigan is considered a leader in the special education field.” He said he believed it would cost a lot more to educate these special students locally. Nancy Potter, FullerKellogg Principal, defended the new program, citing a See Schools, page 2 Carl’s Market has been pro­ posed as a location for such a site in Nashville. Ted Spoelstra, village president pro tern, said he had tentative approval from the store owner. Collection bins and a fence are the basic components of a drop-site. Signage instructing depositors in proper prepara­ tion and sorting ofrecyclables is provided by RiBC, said Norton. “Ifpeople are going to take time to recycle, they generally want to do it right,” she noted. The site does not have to be staffed around the clock, but volunteers occasionally must stop by on a rotating basis to check the bins for proper sor­ ting and to make sure the site is clean and orderly. The Transfer-Recycling Center on Cagrove Street in Nashville accepts recyclables, but is open only on Saturdays, making it inconvenient for some. “People are more apt to recycle if it’s handy,” said Spoelstra. The center, which was established jointly by the village and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove about 10 years ago, now costs about $35,000 per year to operate. Despite recent in­ creases in gate fees, the opera­ tion is not self-supporting. There is no charge for drop­ ping sorted recyclables there, but a gate fee is levied for depositing other trash in dumpsters. Some officials believe that the cost of operating the center has ac­ celerated because many patrons are dumping poten­ tially recyclable materials into these dumpsters. The refuse then must be hauled to the landfill. At a November meeting with the Nashville Village Council, Bill Wilson, chair- See Recycling, on page 3 Ken Neil, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, and Jane Norton, coordinator of Recycling in Barry County, attended Nashville's Village Council meeting Thurs­ day to explain what would be involved in establishing a convenient drop site for recyclables in local community In This Issue... • History book benefits scholarship fund • Santa visits Nashville • Maple Grove Birthday Club makes quilts for seniors • Lions rally over St. Philip �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 18, 1990 — Page 2 Schools face rising education costs , couple of positive cases at Fuller in which former EISD students are now learning skills they were not offered at the Intermediate school. Doozan explained that the law provides for a handicap­ ped child to be entitled to the “least restrictive environ­ ment” available in a general education classroom. He said parents of special education students are pushing for this and “courts are awarding these rights.” The Maplewood Principal sees this as a “pendulum sw­ ing,” going from one extreme to the other, and predicted that in another 15 years it might swing back to favor the regular students. However, he also sees an increase in the number of potential special education students. “All predictions are that special education numbers will be increasing as we get into the ‘crack’ and alcohol babies,” observed Doozan. “We’re just beginning to see it.” In a related development at Monday’s meeting, the board unanimously approved hiring Lisa Talon as a part-time (60 percent) special education teacher at Maplewood school. Some students will be transported from Fuller Elementary in Nashville to the Vermontville school, necessitating the additional teacher in order to comply with state classroom enrpllment guidelines. Talon has a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University, with a major in special education learning disabled and a minor in elementary education. She will be paid $7,608 from Nov. 26, 1990 to June 6, 1991. The measure approving a special education bus route for the two individual students passed 5-2, with Flower and Trustee Harold Stewart casting the dissenting votes. In another matter Monday, the board heard a report from the district school improve­ ment team chaired by Potter. Doozan and Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Larry Lenz also serve on the team, along with other school, community and parental representatives. The team presented the board with a mission statement, which subsquently was adopted by the officials. 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Naomi Taylor Gary Gillean Country Store Alvin Butler LO. Livestock Michigan Livestock Exchange Doug Smith Julie Dingetson from front, ,, schools, “the glaring issue comes back to spade.”. He said he wantedlo know if the board wished the, com­ mittee to explore possibilities of expanding the present high school or constructing a new middle school that could han­ dle grades five through eight, thereby freeing up more space at the high school. One of the ideas hashed over by the team had been to turn Kellogg School into an adult education facility and build a new mid­ dle school. “My belief is that school improvement is having enough classroom space so kids don’t have to sit in the hall,” said Stewart. The board was in general agreement with that idea and gave team representatives the go-ahead to contact architects and other sources for general information on proposed ex­ pansion projects. Supt. Wolff noted that the last full payment on the in­ debtedness incurred in 1963 to build the present high school will be paid in May 1992. The current levy for that debt is 1.35 mills. He recalled that the original cost of the project was $1.42 milion, which covered not on­ ly construction of the new facility but also improvements to the elementary schools and demolition of the old Nashville High School. Wolff suggested the team come up with two plans, one for a proposed facility and a second for funds to operate it. He suggested that the team “be right up front” with the voters, letting them know that approval of both measures would be necessary for expansion. In other business, the board: —- Approved purchase of two school bus chassis from Capital City International for a total of $52,362, less $500 per unit if payment is made within 25 days of billing, and two bus bodies from Carpenter Bus Sales & Ser­ vice Inc. for a total of $25,540. The two new diesel busses will replace 1979 gas models that each have more than 100,000 miles. — Heard a report by Doozan about recent van­ dalism at Maplewood School, in which a vehicle on the night of Nov. 29, did extensive “intentional and malicious” damage to a chain link fence, posts and a railing, and left deep tire tracks across the field and playground, which cannot be repaired until spr­ ing. The matter has been turn­ ed over to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. — Approved purchase of a new Canon copy machine for the Jr.-Sr. High School at the cost of $14,525. Lenz reported that the unit gets “extremely heavy use” and the school has been pleased with the “low maintenance” on the present Canon copipy, which will be transferred to the administration office. Maple Valley Computer Center SALES and SERVICE for all IBM Compatibles 8086 Computer 512K, 40meg HD 1-51/4" Floppy Monitor, Keyboard 7250 Assyria Rd. Nashville 852-1784 $999. 80 col Printer - $179. 6’ Printer cable - $730 Mouse with Paint program - $2935 Upgrades for ALL IBM PC’s Kalamo Twp. history book benefits Maple Valley Scholarship Fund A check for $250 was presented last week by the Kalamo I ownship Historical Society to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Treasurer Elaine Ripley (second from right) makes the presentation to Junia Jarvie while KTHS Secretary Gladys Hummel (right) and Dorothy Carpenter (left) look on. Carpenter and Jarvie are co-originators of the scholarship foundation. Hummel holds a copy of the Kalamo history book that generated the money donated to the local fund as well as an equal amount given to Bellevue Community Schools. receive scholarships from the J-Ad Graphics News Service A check for $250 was foundation are selected “on presented last week to the the basis ofattitude and effort, Maple Valley Memorial and not on scholastic stan­ Scholarship Foundation by the ding,” noted Jarvie, although Kalamo Township Historical many of the recipients have also had very good academic Society. The funds were part of the records. Jarvie and Carpenter ex­ proceeds of a “History of Kalamo Township” book pressed appreciation for the published a year ago by the generous gift from the society. An equal amount was Historical Society. The history book that given to the Bellevue Com­ munity Schools for scholar­ generated money for the dona­ ship use, said Gladys Hum­ tion was a labor of love for Hummel, who spent five mel, KTHS secretary. Elaine Ripley, treasurer of years collecting and compiling the organization, presented stories and photos of early the local check to Junia Jarvie Kalamo Township. Susan Hinckley helped by and Dorothy Carpenter, co­ originators of the MVM rewriting and preparing the material for publication. The Scholarship Foundation. Maple Valley students who 52-page soft-bound book was — Heard a complaint from Andrew Joostbems that his wife, Darlene, a Maple Valley bus driver for 18 years, was not immediately given an automatic transmission bus to drive after presenting school bus garage personnel with a physician’s order that she not drive a standard shift bus. Bus mechanics Pat Powers and Bill Quick, who are in charge during a medical leave by Transporation Supervisor Gerald Aldrich, gave the board a detailed report of what had transpired in the situation. Powers explained that Joostbems was assigned an automatic transmission bus as soon as the matter was cleared with her doctor and school ad­ ministration. The doctor wanted her to reduce move­ ment in her arm for a month, said Powers, and Joostbems was present to report that her condition has improved. ' 4-H Dog Obedience classes planned 4-H Dog Obedience classes are scheduled for each Tues­ day and Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the 4-H Building Auditorium in Charlotte through July. Margo Ward,, fair superintendent, is i the resource person. All interested 4-H members, leaders and parents are encouraged to attend. For more information on the 4-H dog project, contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. printed by J-Ad Graphics in Hastings in November 1989. The project met with wonderful success, noted Hummel, for she has only one copy left of the 300 that were printed. The books were sold at $7 each. The society dedicated the book “to the pioneers who settled in the Kalamo area.” Last week’s gift to the MVM Scholarship Foundation also was made in memory of these same pioneers. Hummel said the Historical Society decided to split its gift to benefit both Maple Valley and Bellevue students because Kalamo Township is divided between the two school districts. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, coming events Wednesday, Dec. 19 Vegetable quiche, coleslaw, sliced carrots, rice, pudding. Thursday, Dec. 20 Goulash, winter blend, com, citrus. Friday, Dec. 21 Chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread, plums. Monday, Dec. 24 Closed. Tuesday, Dec. 25 Closed. LENN Events Wednesday, Dec. 19 Hastings, Head Start Children, Christmas Party; Nashville, blood pressure; Delton, Herminetts. Thursday, Dec. 20 Hastings, cards or crafts; Nashville, Herminetts. Friday, Dec. 21 - Hastings cards; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Dec. 24 - Closed. Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Closed. ’ MARY THE OUTPOST GIFT CERTIFICATES " 151 S. Main Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1000 NEW HOURS: Mon. thru Thurs. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m.-12 noon; Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. • 10% Off • ■ REMAINING STOCK M Country Shelves s Deacon Benches & Crafts Open Tues. & Wed. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Linda Friddle's - 11309 Kalamo Hwy. Nashville, Mich. • 852-1716 M-79 to Mason Rd., south to Kalamo. turn right and first house on left M 8KMnKKKHMKHBMKMKKKKM �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, December 18, 1990 — Page 3 Recyling gets positive response at meeting / Continued from front page *® nniiittmjft «» gatpK. Ife Hllffiari said the HSfft hjioilliispiiti it* tWOfipItVi! *tart®b sis fatao Townslip is dm s 2 tai lie iw id ilk ta. dm man of the board that governs the Transfer-Recycling Center, estimated less than $1,000 per year revenue from the sale of recyclables, adding that iron and heavy metals are the only items currently being sold. Scott Decker, a member of the board, reported at that same meeting that gate fees charged users do not even cover the cost ofhauling away the trash deposited in dumpsters. Will an around-the-clock collection site for recyclables help ease the financial crunch for the village and townships? No concrete answer was determined at Thursday’s meeting. “You can’t figure costs (of operation) on what you’re go­ ing to get out of recyclables,” noted Neil. “Markets are up and down.” He added that he now gets $50 per ton for glass at Charlotte, and that has been the most stable market. Paper, plastics, tin and aluminum are more variable. Village Trustee Carol Dwyer cited potential savings for householders who opted to take recyclables to a drop site, rather than place them in their weekly garbage for curbside pickup, which in Nashville is handled by Hastings Sanitary Service. She added: “They’re more apt to do it if (the drop site) is real convenient for them.” This idea was similarly reinforced by Warren Travoli, a member ofNashville’s Plan­ ning Commission who was in the audience. He suggested a plan now used by several cities in which garbage bags must be purchased from the municipality as prepayment for service, and only those specially colored bags will be picked up. “Then ifthey don’t recycle, it’s costing them,” said Travoli. Neil concurred that muncipalities may have to turn to the pre-paid bag system. “It may be the only option to reduce the amount going to the landfill,” he commented. There was general agree­ ment that recycling may in­ volve additional expense for muncipalities, and ultimately for taxpayers. “We know as a society to­ day that it’s going to cost us," said Spoelstra. “We’re all go­ ing to benefit from recycling; maybe not us, but our gran­ Open house to honor retiring school chief An informal open house will be held for retiring superintendent Carroll Wolff Wednesday, Dec. 19. The open house will be held in the high school library from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome. A formal retirmement reception will be held in the spring to honor Wolff for his 28 years of ser­ vice to the Maple Valley School District. Any questions or concerns could be directed to Jerry Reese between 1 and 2 p.m. Phone 852-9275. dkids. It’s going to cost us sooner or later.” Just what the cost may be in Nashville will have to be worked out with Neil, who would truck away the recyclables. Village President Ray Hin­ ckley asked for volunteers to serve on a citizens’ committee to meet with Neil and RiBC, and to bring back a proposal to the Village Council. Jason Hoefler, a Maple Valley high school senior who was in the audience, offered to serve on the committee as a student liaison after he sug­ gested that the local chapter of the National Honor Society may wish to get involved with the recycling program as a community service project. Spoelstra also agreed to serve on the citizens’ commit­ tee, as did Ron Ohler. In another matter, the coun­ cil discussed proposed dredg­ ing of a Curtis Road drainage ditch the runs southwest to the Lake One drain. Hinckley said the ditch is so overgrown that that it has become useless, sometimes flooding adjoining properties. The drain lies south of the old railroad bed on a 60-foot wide strip of land the village has owned since 1913, ex­ plained Hinckley. He believes the property originally was acquired because early village officials may have intended to extend Washington Street as far east as Curtis Road. Cost of the dredging project has been estimated at $5,000 to $6,000. Hinckley said it could be paid from the street fund, which covers expenses of local streets, including storm sewers which handle run-off. “We have always treated those ditches as drains because technically they are storm drains," said Hinckley. Dwyer suggested that the cost of dredging should be charged to adjoining property owners if it is not “naturally occurring water.” She agreed, however, that if it is “Curtis Road water,” the village has a responsiblity to clean it up. Some ofthe affected land is at the rear of the 3.5-acre site of a proposed senior citizen apartment complex on Reed Street. Hinckley said more details ofthe proposed dredging pro­ ject will be presented at the next meeting. In other action Thursday, the council: — Approved a 15-cent per hour raise for Scott Decker, assistant director of the Village Department of Public Works, upon receipt of his state Water Distribution license. Decker recently pass­ ed the required state exam to obtain credentials involving placement, installation and maintenance of municipal water lines. — Approved a $25 changes in the village zoning ordinance facilitate issuance of the necessary permit for such gatherings, but specific guidelines for the new pro­ cedure now must be drawn up by the council’s Ordinance Committee, headed by Dwyer. — Discussed a drainage problem between two homes on Center Court in Fuller Heights, caused by water run­ ning down from Casgrove Street on a village right-of- way between the houses. Hin­ ckley said he and Leon Frith. DPW head, will investiage the matter. — Read a letter from the local V.F.W. Post No. 8260, registering a complaint about the “private dump on the east side of M-66,” along Quaker Brook, near the intersection of Main and Fuller streets. The council agreed to investigate the matter and advise the pro­ perty owner, James Erwin of Davidson, of the complaint. ♦ THURSDAY DEC. 20 • 5:30-10:30 MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Cash AND Many Great Prizes! 5” Color TV, Portable Stereo, Telephone, etc. Proceeds go to ... M.V. Athletic Boosters Track Fund At Eaton Federal’s Drive-Up ATM, you can do your banking without ever leaving the comfort of your car; So don’t be left out in the cold . . . Get your SPIRIT CARD today, and start enjoying the convenience ofusing Charlotte’s only DRIVE-UP ATM. AT EATON FEDERAL WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. Eaton Federal Literary Club meets Wednesday Dec. 19 The Nashville Womans Literary Club will meet Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Lor­ na Wilson’s at 7:30 p.m. A Christmas ornament ex­ change will take place, along with a special program. Christmas bonus for each of the 10 full-time village employees and $12.50 bonuses for two part-time village police officers. The bonuses will be issued in the form of scrip to be spent at any Nashville business place. — Gave tentative approval to a request from the Muzzleloaders’ Association to hold its annual rendezvous in Nashville Aug. 17-18 in con­ junction with the Harvest Festival. Recently enacted |n\ISUREB EQUil HOUSING LENDER December 24 — Open 9:00 -1:00 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30, Saturday 9:00-Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office — Charlotte — 543-3880 Nashville —852-1830 Eaton Rapids — 663-1551 Olivet — 749-2811 DONATE A TOY f Once again this year, Eaton Federal will be q&a collecting unwrapped Jr-a toys for delivery by the Fire Department on rg Christmas Eve. Or bring K? in your new hats, scarves and mittens forjL\j our Mitten Tree. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 18. 1990 — Page 4 State and national news vied with local items 58 years ago Interesting state and na­ tional news, published weekly under the heading “Political Melange, ’ ’ overshadowed local items on the front page of The Nashville News the month after Democratic challenger Franklin Delano Roosevelt dashed President Herbert Hoover’s hope of re­ election. . FDR knocked out the Snow "shoveling" of township roads was put on the back burner in the winter of 1932-33 by Castleton Township as a cost-cutting measure. Soon, noted The Nashville News, there no longer would be township roads, but all would be county roads to be improved and maintained under a new "unified economic plan." This scene of that era shows the west , side of Nashville's business district after a heavy snowfall. Horse-drawn scrapers were used to remove snow in those days. 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Let’s look at the News issue of Dec. 15, 1932: 3.2 per cent by weight, which would be 4 per cent by zolume. — Mrs. Hoover has said ;ood bye to Rapidan Camp, incoming winter will now ake possession, with chimneys stuffed to keep the blasts from the fireplaces, and water pipes emptied to pre­ vent freezing. Before another spring makes it habitable again, its transfer to the Shenandoah National Park will have been completed...To the state of Virginia with the recommen­ dation that it be reserved for the use of succeeding presidents, Mr. Hoover has given the mountain camp he purchased at an estimated cost of about $15,000 and on which he made improvements estimated to have cost $200,000. Mrs. Hoover visited the camp for several days recently with close friends to whom the camp has meant the most. She had the task of “closing up” and picking out personal belong­ ings to be brought back to Washington. — President-elect Roosevelt put national pro­ blems into the background and sped northward from Warm Springs, Ga., for an extraor­ dinary session of the New York Legislature to resume his role as governor. State lawmakers are convening to unsnarl New York’s financial tangle. Political Melange — Gov. Wilber M. Brucker and Gov.-elect William A. Comstock confer­ red privately for three hours in the executive chamber at Lansing Friday, discussing Castleton Township has no problems that will face the in­ coming Democratic funds for snow shoveling In an effort to keep administration. It is said the welfare relief township expenditures to the lowest possible figure, and taxation will be the keystones of Comstock’s pro­ Castleton’s Township Board gram when he completes his at its meeting Monday passed a resolution to pay for no message to the 1933 State snow shoveling in the Legislature. — A joint congressional township this winter. This makes it necessary for committee has launched hear­ those living on township ings to ascertain what, if any, changes and economies it roads, which have not yet shall urge in legislation affec­ been taken over under the new ting former soldiers. A sug­ county plan, to open their gestion to President Hoover roads without the township’s for slashing $127 million financial assistance. yearly from the $1 billion In a few years under the America pays her veterans, new county plan, there will be will be researched by the com­ no “township roads,” all will mittee of five House members be county roads to be improv­ and five Senators before its ed and maintained under this report is made. unified economic plan. — Rear Admiral Byrd told The township is fighting to the American Farm Bureau keep the expenditures down to convention that “prosperity the lowest possible point, and cannot return and the fanner’s with the real pioneer fighting lot will continue to be in­ spirit that we all should tolerable until we cure our display now, is going to help crazy tax situation.” the individuals and the various — Attorney General Mit­ kinds of government through chell, a staunch prohibitionist, to better days. reported that the Bureau of Prohibition with a force of 2,000 field agents and 185 Postmaster ‘all wet’ special agents made 73,883 Muri DeFoe, Charlotte arrests during the fiscal year, postmaster, seems to be “all resulting in fines totalling wet.” He has a plan to have $6,469,746. He has exhorted the sale and delivery of all in­ Congress to change the na­ toxicants handled through the tional prohibition laws “as post office department. He quickly as possible” if it is says, “under our suggested going to change them at all, plan, the only violation is saying speedy action was transportation by equipment necessary to prevent increased and persons other than public disrespect for the law. government trucks and of­ — Pre-prohibition ficers. The government would breweries numbered about make a profit out of delivery, 1,700 to 1,800. Now there are the purchases could be con­ 151 and they operate under a trolled and the machinery, federal permit and are subject with the exception of to constant inspection, as they warehouses and additional make real beer and then take transporation, is all set up. out the alcohol to make What’s wrong with the idea?” legitimate near beer. — Brewers are said to be Weather is severe worrying about the uncertain­ Near zero marks have been ty as to how many restrictions reached in the second cold will be attached to restoration wave to sweep over this sec­ of beer. They consider tion within the week. Snow legalization of beer as certain has fallen over most of to come and are concerned as Michigan, and within the past to whether they will be allow­ couple of days, 16 inches ed to sell by the barrel or be were reported in the Upper restricted to bottle trade. They Peninsula, and the northern are hopeful barrel beer will be part of our own peninsula in allowed. The old-time makers part at least was reported oc­ claim that the alcohol limit of cupied with snow removal. the new bill, 2.75 per cent, is A wide section ofthe nation much too low. They prefer was in the throes of winter’s Nashville's 1932-33 basketball season was kicked off with a win over Vermontville. Other games scheduled that school year were with Sunfield, Bellevue, Middleville, Potterville, Dimondale and Portland. This NHS team of 1933-34, comprised of (from left) Maurice Purchis, Russ Partridge, Bob Ackett, Vernon Navue and Bill Roe, is seen outside the old opera house on Washington Street near Main, where local games were played until the 1936 Kellogg addition gave the community a modern gymnasium. second cold spell last night. There was snow, sleet and rain in the New England states and California. In the vast section between the two coasts, temperatures fell as low as 30 degrees below zero, according to the Associated Press, with two score deaths and much suffering reported. NHS basketball teams split with Vermontville Coach Reed’s high school basketball team opened the season here Friday night, win­ ning from Vermontville by a score of 23 to 9. Preceding this game the se­ cond team clashed with the Vermontville reserves and took a beating, 11 to 7. On Friday evening the high school team is filling in an open date at Woodland. Quimby post office discontinued The discontinuance of the Quimby post office and transfer ofthis business to the Hastings post office has oc­ curred. The same carrier, George Scott, will serve his former patrons of the Quimby vicinity for a time, until fur­ ther adjustments in the Hastings rural carrier service. Claude Wood, carrier on route two for many years, had to resign because of ill health, and Smith Sherman succeeds him. The routes have been ar­ ranged and some of them in­ creased in length to take up the mileage of the Quimby route without increasing the number of routes. Benefit concert for M.E. Ladies’ Aid A benefit concert is to be given for the Ladies’ Aid Society of the M. E, Church Friday evening, Dec. 30, by Miss Mildred Wotring of Nashville, teacher of music in the Wyandotte schools, who will be assisted by a young tenor soloist. Hamiltons leave for their new home near Howell Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hamilton and son Carroll left Tuesday for their new business venture, the opera­ tion of Westview Inn, on US-16, this side of Howell. They have leased the inn for a’ year from B. F. Davis, the owner. Mr. Hamilton’s position with the Farmers’ Co­ Operative Creamery here is taken by his son, Sammy Hamilton, who is remaining at the farm home with his uncle and aunt, Douglas Hamilton and Mrs. Ina Waite. Friends of the Hamilton family, and they have a host of them, wish them every possible success in their new work, while regretting deeply their departure. Family night at the Com­ munity House About 40 members of the church, representatives of 20 families, sat down to a potluck supper at the Community House Thursday evening. It proved to be a truly “family” Continued on next page— The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT • Fri., Dec. 21 & Sat., Dec. 22 • PRIME RIB SPECIAL Choice of potato, vegetable, soup or salad, choice of dessert. - 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 174 SOUTH MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 517-726-1144 �From previous page— affair. While the mercury was slipping downward without, all was warmth, cheer and hap hap-­ piness within. At the close of the meal, all joined in singing Christinas carols, after which Mr. Fran­ cis gave an interesting talk about Christmas customs and superstitions. He told of the uncertainty of the date for many years, but finally the date was set at Dec. 25. At one time all Christmas festivities were banned, even in our own contry. These oc­ casions were not allowed in the U. S. from 1659 to 1681. Christmas is the only festival Js^ s?*$ iiS MMss sst, S 'S Ss?s The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. December 18. 1990 — Page 5 supper for Wednesday even­ ing of this week at the Com­ munity House. that is world wide. What is the spirit shown in our lives? Main Street division served More than a dozen ladies assembled at Mrs. Chester Smith’s pleasant home Thurs­ day. They were members of the Main Street division ofthe M.E. Aid society, and were doing Red Cross work. Garments for needy children, sizes 4 to 12, were cut out and stitched, ready for finishing, a good afternoon’s work. There was also a social hour, with coffee and assorted sandwiches served to the group. Plans were made at this meeting for a chicken pie Mace Pharmacy News in Brief: — Trappers motoring Sun­ day from Lyons to Otsego Christmas party held were forced into the ditch by The Welcome Philathea class another car four miles north of of the Methodist church was Nashville and were injured entertained at the home of sufficiently to stop here at Dr. Mrs. Greta Bean on Friday Lofdahl’s office to have their evening with a Christmas injuries given attention before party. continuing their way. Games and a Christmas — On Monday evening, program we re features of the Carl Brown, leader of the evening. This was a children’s Scout group, the Beaver party, the members dressing Patrol, entertained the patrol as little girls, Mrs. Elizabeth members for a sliding and skiWilcox taking the prize as ing party with a return visit to having the most appropriate the Brown home for hot dogs, costume. Those assisting Mrs. hot cocoa and birthday cake, Bean were Olith Wood, Bess honoring his own natal day. Hinckley, Frances Cramer — Four pigs from the stock and Mildred Mainone. yards, which had been sold to LET US PRAY FOR TRUE PEACE ON EARTH AT CHRISTMAS 219 N. Main Street NASHVILLE private parties, were at large through someone’s opening the gate. At last report two of the porkers were still at large. — Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sanders moved to Quimby Dec. 5 so Mr. Sanders could be nearer his work on the railroad section and take warm dinners at home during the cold weather. — George Evans, who operated the Texaco Oil sta­ tion at the South End, suffered an acute attack of appendicitis Thursday afternoon, was taken to Pennock Hospital, Hastings, and operated on that night by Dr. Lofdahl. He is getting along nicely. — Hooray for the kids. 219 S. State St. 7®»id '| i*^l beq. ""‘‘“’'H sU nV,nM ifeh. ohaln&nu ifeh ’ Rlwilfii, tatsiw,^ , j IWsMlhj tylmWhi! “ l»Wf.lhl *#o ow. „ 113 N. MAIN STREET. NASHVILLE i BEST HECKE Agency Opimtab ™( uiapgii Telephone: 852-9680 WlSHtBilE. BOC- Holkb M, Hj, al itylRik tfc often, wlkn nby I fir- fIftlutitliSiWtt!®!!*1’ die taiqrtt- Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer iJia.. and Air Conditioner Repair ’a — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — ,tod unity H®* ihh, tedsdnitLitp®'4'’ Earl Furlong 852-9728 inlit*115 abypvedBbei^11 the 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 72641.69 The time has come for us to deck the hall, And greet our friends and relatives who call. The holly and the pine cones in our home, Along with angels made of styrofoam And colored bulbs that light the entryway, Proclaim that it will soon be Christmas day. The presents, gaily wrapped, beneath the tree Are further symbols of festivity, But at this time, when loved ones reunite, The world conditions should be kept in sight. While many lands their freedom did obtain, Yet others under tyranny remain. So let’s enjoy this gala holiday, But also let us not forget to pray, That when the Yuletide comes around again, We’ll celebrate true peace, good will to men. — Gloria Nowak Christmas began in "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good the heart ofGod. It is complete only when it reaches the heart ofman. — Author unknown will toward men." — Luke 2:14 Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School ......10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin .... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road & & AUTO SERVICE CENTER 1. 852-1551 Hi. Hata' in ' liti l.it _Fimtn'G if it tefatartft ; al and M Dxptks kit ullWt Trowbridge Service OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN ■IIiS id . 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. 852-0882 £;S?‘» £;S w Only what's done for Christ will last IIVL thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m. Nashville's Jack & Judy's Friendly Family Restaurant /* Country Kettle with Family Cafe Prices hospital and since I have been home. I really enjoyed everyone of them. Your thoughtfullness will never be forgotten. May God bless each one of you. Margaret Johnson hometown! Only one lift — will soon be past HOURS: Monday kin P*hk|*> Thank You THANK YOU I wish to thank all ofyou who sent prayers, cards, notes and letters to me while I was in the LUMBER YARD 852-0845 AT They couldn’t resist the possibilities of sled riding Sunday when there was an automobile for motive power. No ok! fashioned tugging the sled up for hill for the next ride. 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville 304 Phillips St., Nashville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville Sun. School....... A.M. Service ...... P.M. Service ...... Wed. Service...... .9:45 ....11 ..... 7 ...... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REV. RON K. BROOKS 301 Fuller St., Nashville GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.............................. 7 p REV. ALAN METTLER Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726-0637 Office (517) 852-1501 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:30 a.m. 1:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/a mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School . .11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 18, 1990 — Page 6 Nashville Girl Scouts spread the Christmas cheer for needy families jit#1 yjjjBl Caroling at Main Street business places added to the festive outing. Here, some of the Nashville Girl Scouts are seen singing at Kathy's Variety and Craft store, with leader Laurie Pettengill. Maple Valley Jr-Sr. High honor roll Placing Christmas gifts under the tree at the local branch of Hastings City Bank was a highlight of the Nashville Girl Scouts' Tuesday outing. The gifts and canned goods donated by the youngsters will go to needy families in the community. These girls represent the seven troops participating in the event. Shown here are (back row, from left) Holly Green, Abby Aspinall, Rosemary Jarrard, Tiffany Sparks, (front, from left) Nikki Furlong, Bethany Adams and Amanda Scramlin. Seven troops of Nashville Girl Scouts turned out last Tuesday afternoon for a Christmas event that blighted the season for others. The troops’ first stop was at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank, where they left three “Wish Upon A Star” gifts under the tree in the lobby. The gifts will be distributed to needy children in the community. The Scouts also brought along a box of canned goods they had collected for the Community Christmas Basket food drive. The girls then went caroling from store to store in the business district. Later, they returned to the United Methodist Community House for hot chocolate and a visit from thatjolly old man in red. Leaders whose troops were represented in Tuesday’s event are Laurie Pettengill (she leads two troops), Ruth Jarrard, Sue Ball, Kathy Mace, Kari Hart and Janet Adams. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. 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B7bGSA7n260331520712 Bob Gardner-726-0331 Gardner-726-0331 11th Grade ' Paul Adrianson, Steven Ainsworth, Claudia Andler, Scott Armour, Michelle Baker, *Janet Boldrey, Jason Carpenter, *Rachelle Cheeseman, Joy Christiansen, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Dempsey, Connie Dickinson. ♦Renee Dingman, Dennis Downing, Jim Edinger, Kelly Endsley, *Tim Ferrier, Matt Gates, Tricia Gibson, Melissa Gillean, *Donna Green, Kan­ dy Hart, Brice Hasselback, ♦Kelly Hickey. Tracy Hughes, Rebecca Jensen, Tracy Kangas, Vicky Koch, Dianna Mahoney, Cor­ ey Mettler, Chris Mudry, Chris Musser, Matt Nehmer, Janet Pool, Jerry Reese, Min­ dy Reid, Jeremy Reynolds, Carrie Root. Dawn Root, *Amy Roscoe, Vikki Slocum, *Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine, Tracy Teneyck, CHRISTMAS PACKAGE 3 months of tanning, January, February and March for only too00 '•Uni �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday. December 18. 1990 — Page 7 Obituaries Caroline E. Boyd Caroline E. Boyd, 76 of Vermontville passed away Tuesday, December 11 at her residence after a short illiness. Miss Boyd was the daughter of Fred R. and Laura (Andrews) Boyd. Miss Boyd was raised in Vermontville area and attended and graduated from Vermontville School. She was a lifelong resident of Vermontville. Miss Boyd had been employed as a clerk at the former Dean’s and Johnnie’s Groceries and Field’s Drug Store. Miss Boyd was a lover of nature and wildlife. Miss Boyd is survived by I6* S 'j f l Dea f l k gsajs ?• Gai, W. UUHrfa. fHrfja. J*l«, fajUj & & M Iwnliejhi !“ft lit ^.Diia^ *• Ijk M itatlta, ®s> Dirty tixtai Oraltaji](|i| J*lW,tajh Wkajh (Mefat M Snith, DmiM,1^ ■ fatbr, mi Anyth ^kl»i Seefaulm «■ HE* . ISihei nricol FWdllS 01119638 Aspiring young cheerleaders get early training in local clinic Florence L Krebs one brother, Ivan Boyd of Bath; one sister, Lois Boyd of Vermontville; sisters in law, Florence Boyd of Charlotte and Margaret Boyd of Lansing. Several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 14 at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville with Reverand George Flem­ ing officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Soxiety or the Vermontville Public Library. Arrangements were handled by the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. HASTINGS - Florence L. Krebs, 81 of 801 Barber Road, Hastings passed away Tuesday, December 11, 1990 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Krebs was bom June 30, 1909 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Joseph and Luella (Wilson) Greenfield. She was raised in Grand Rapids and attended schools there. She was married to Leon Krebs on November 23, 1926. They came to the Hastings and Nashville areas in 1926 and lived in the area since that time. She was employed at the Hastings Banner from 1943 to 1962. She was a member ofthe Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. Mrs. Krebs is survived by a daughter, Dolores Gasper of Dorothy I (Mater) Morrow Hastings; eight grandchildren; BUSHENELL, FLORIDA - and her late husband, 21 great grandchildren; a Dorothy Dorot y I.(Mater)Morrow,82 I. (Mater) Morrow, 82 Lawrence awrence operate operated Center enter daughter-in-law, Margie of Bushnell, Florida passed Lumber Company in Center t(Krebs) Wood of Hastings; three sisters Julia. Miller of away Wednesday, December Hill, Florida. M,rs. Morrow is survived by Grand Rapids, Josephine 5, 1990 at Leesburg Florida Community Hospitlal after a one foster son, Raymond E. Bennett and Annette Morrow, one sister, Mabie DeMinck, both of Lantana, lengthy illness. Mrs. Morrow was born on Powers of Charlotte, and one Florida. She was preceded in death October 7, 1908 at Northeast Brother, John H. Mater of Castletown area in Barry Marcellus; several nieces and by her husband, Leon, June 16, 1966; a son, Duane Krebs in County, the daughter ofElmer nephews. She was preceded in death 1965; three brothers, Charles, and Essie (Spitler) Mater. She attended Marshall schools, by her husband, Lawrence in William and Gerald Green­ field; two sisters, Esther May 1980. graduating in 1927. Funeral services were held Weido and Louise Dirksee. Mrs. Morrow lived in . Funeral services were held Pontiac before moving to Flor­ Saturday, December 8 at St. Lawrence Church in Bushnell, Friday, December 14 at the ida in 1947. Florida, followed by entomb-Maple Valley Chapel-Genther She was married to Lawrence W. Morrow. She ment at Center Hill Mauso-Funeral Home, Nashville with leum in Center Hill, Florida. Reverend Robert Kersten offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Lake­ view Cemetery, Nashville. Merton S. (Toby) Tobias Jr. Memorial contributions NASHVILLE - Merton S. he served as scripture secretary may be made to the Welcome (Toby) Tobias, Jr., 69 of 7554 and personally distributed Corners United Methodist Church. Barryville Road, Nashville, many New Testaments. Mr. Tobias is survived by Joint arrangements were passed away Saturday, December 15,1990 at Tender­ his wife, Hazel; daughter made by the Wren Funeral Marilyn and son-in-law Home, Hastings and Maple care, Hastings. Mr. Tobias was bom on Reverend Larry Bush of Valley Chapel-Genther FunerSeptember 28, 1921 in Pritch- Muskegon; five grandchildren; al Home, Nashville. ardville, the son of Merton sisters, Leah Tabiadon . of Seth and Vera A. (Wood) Battle Creek; several nieces Tobias. He was raised in Battle and nephews. He was preceded in death by Creek and graduated from brother Wayne Tobias; sister, Battle Creek Central High. He was married to Hazel Wilma Tobias, followed by his Bresee on March 23, 1946 in brother Gail Tobias. Funeral services will be held Battle Creek. Retired from A donation was received 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, recently from the 1990 Battle Creek Packaging December 19 at Vermontville Muzzleloaders and from the Machine Company after 33 years of service. He was a Bible Church with Reverend King and Queen Contest for Eagle Scout and raised Regis­ Dan Smith, Reverend Larry Kids. Bush, Reverend David Farmer tered Herefords, farmed, was a Books for the children’s and Reverend Paul Boger offi­ room have been purchased. 4-Hleader, waterski instructor ciating. Burial will be at These include “Indian and Bible teacher at Camp AoWilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Festivals,” by Keith Brandt; Wa-Kiya. Memorial contributions “Great Disasters,” by David He was a member of Vermontville Bible Church may be made to Gideons Keller; “Fun in the Kitchen,” bby Joan Eckstein and Joyce where he taught Senior High International. Arrangements were made Gleit; “Soup Should Be Seen, Sunday School and sang in the choir, was a Gideon for the by Maple Valley Chapel- Not Heard,’’ by Beth Barry-Hastings Camp where Genther Funeral Home, Brainard and Sheila Behr; Nashville. “The First Dinosaurs” and “Hunting the Dinosaurs,” by Dougal Dixon; “The Greenhouse Effect, ’ ’ by Glenn H. Noviskey Rebecca Johnson; and Help! FREEPORT - Glenn H. heavy equipment operator all Emergencies That Could HapNoviskey, 78 of 253 South his working life. pen and How to Handle Mr. Noviskey is survived by Them,’’ by Mary State Street, Freeport passed away Friday, December 14, brothers, Norman Noviskey of Vandenburg. 1990 at Tendercare of Hastings and Boyd Noviskey Four books about odd facts of Lowell; sisters, June and curiosities, by Carol Iver­ Hastings. Pember of Vermontville and Mr. Noviskey was bom on son, are “Hummingbirds Can June 19, 1912 in Freeport, the Eleanor Gween of Florida; Fly Backwards,” “You Can’t son of Anthony and Hazel several nieces and nephews. Sink in the Dead Sea,” Military memorial services “There Are Golf Balls on the (Hifikley) Noviskey. He was raised in the Freeport area and will be held 1:00 p.m Wednes­ Moon,” and “Fish Sleep attended Freeport schools. He day, December 19 at Fort with Their Eyes Open.” was a life long Freeport area Custer National Cemetery in Other new books are “Do Memorial Animals Dream?,” by Joyce resident. He was a veteran Battle Creek. during World War II serving in contributions may be made to Pope; “Why Do Our Bodies Stop Growing?” and “Why the Army from February 1942 the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made Do the Seasons Change?” by to May 1945. He was employed as a self­ by the Wren Funeral Home, Philip and Ruth Whitfield; employed auto mechanic and a Hastings.. “Growing Up Drug Free,” New books at Putnam Library See New books, page 15 Two members of the Maple Valley freshman cheerleading squad, Lisa Wood (right) and Stacee Hawkins, teach a popular routine to their students (from left) Krista Teasdale, Jamie Root and Seleena Carpenter. The youngsters were divided into small groups for individualized instruction. J-Ad Graphics News Service Maple Valley girls in third through sixth grades had an opportunity Saturday to learn the basics of cheerleading in a special clinic. The event, held at Kellogg School gymnasium in Nashville, was organized by teacher Sandy Briggs, freshman cheerleading coach. Instructors at Saturday’s Junior Cheerleading Clinic were eight Maple Valley freshman cheerleaders: Retha Byrd, Stacee Hawkins, Amy Kipp, Alice Moore, Stacey Bowerman, Leslie Gould, Stacy Harvey and Lisa Wood. During the three-hour ses­ sion, the elementary students were divided into small groups for more individualiz­ ed training. Among the routines they learned were floor cheers, chants and jumps. The latter included the crackeijack or half-crackerjack, the butterf­ ly, the double salute and the pull-down. “Always be loud and peppy and precise with movements,” the girls were instructed. “If you mess up, just go on. And remember to smile!” The trainees will have an opportunity to display their newly-acquired skills at the freshman basketball game Fri­ day, Jan. 4, at the high school. Their outfits will in- For Sale SALE - SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY: Dolls in boxes, cheaper than stores - Dec. 19th. Paper back books - Dec. 20th. Teddy bears and toys - Dec. 21st. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Sorry no checks, no children. 852-0841. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and the Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. National Ads GOVERNMENT SEIZED vehicles from $100. Corvettes, Chevys, Porches, and other confiscated properties. For Buyers Guide (800)772-9212 ext. 6597. Also open evenings & weekends._________________ POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90 an hour. For exam and application information call 219-769-6649 ext. MI168 8am top 8pm 7 days. elude blue and white T-shirts they were awarded for par­ ticipating in Saturday's event. Briggs said she decided to reinstate the annual cheerleading clinic because of recent requests by parents. It had been held at various times in past years. She said she sees it as an opporunity for “really good training and preparation” for youngsters who are interested in becoming cheerleaders. Freshman cheeleader Alice Moore (left) shows student Corie Augustine one of the Valley T-shirts award­ ed to all girls who participated in Saturday's clinic at Kellogg School. The novices will wear these shirts in their first public appearance as guest cheerleaders at a Jan. 4 basketball game �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 18, 1990 — Page 8 Santa Claus has full day in Nashville Snow arrived just ahead of Santa Saturday in Nashville. The jolly old man in red made his first stop of the day at the local V.F.W. post, where Nashville Cub Scouts were staging a “Breakfast with Santa” event. After a breakfast of orange juice and doughnuts, freshly fried in the V.F.W. kitchen by Cub Scout mothers, the youngsters were ready to take turns sitting on Santa’s lap to make their Christmas wishes known. Some of the very young children were a bit timid, a few on the verge of tears, at the sight ofthe benevolent old gentlman in whiskers. All walked away with a candy cane. Kathy Christopher was on hand to snap individual 35-milimeter photos of the children with Santa, if the parents desired. These picture will be ready for pickup at Eaton Federal Savings Bank during regular business hours Thursday, Friday and Satur­ day, Dec. 19-21. Other holiday activities in Nashville Saturday included the annual Children’s Christmas Story Hour, spon­ sored by Friends of the Library at Putnam Public Library, and rides on the col­ orful Holly Trolley, brought to the village by Barry County Transit under auspices of the Michigan Department of Transportation. From Our Readers Officers urge responsible drinking over the holidays Bethany Adams was first at the" Breakfast with Santa" event to share her Christmas wishes with the jolly old elf. Dolls were high on the list. Trumble Agency 517-726-0580 178 Main, Vermontville Medicare Supplements Nursing Home Plans Annuities Hospitalization Plans Stan Trumble I would like more information on the items I have checked. Name_______ Address______ City/State/Zip Phone To the editor: Once again the holiday season is upon us with all of its warmth and good fellowship. Unfortunately, the good spirit of the holiday never comes alone, it is always haunted by the spector of tragedy. The extent to which this nightmare is permitted to destroy our holiday dream depends entirely on how responsibly we govern our ac­ tivities and those of our com­ munity’s children. It’s tragic that some of us, as consenting adults, will take our own lives and those ofour neighbors because we are un­ willing to celebrate the holidays in a responsible man­ ner. It is criminal that others will actively contribute to the destruction of our children ■n Attention Since Christmas and New Year’s fall on Tuesday this year, we will publish early both weeks. All advertising and news copy must be in our office by Thursday at 5 p.m. both weeks. Thank you for your cooperation. Have a Merry Holiday Season! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 through an insidious desire to be a “regular guy,” or derive financial profit. What we are talking about is fumising alcoholic beverages to minors. The law makes no distinc­ tion between a bartender or a private individual when it pro­ vides up to three months injail for selling or giving alcoholic beverages to minors, nor does it matter who paid for it. Those who feel they can permit the children of others to drink in their home are also fatally deluding themselves. Not only is this variation of furnishing to minors criminal in itself, but if that child leaves the premises and causes the death or injury of him or herself or others, the financial, emotional and even physical toll on the “host” may be staggering. All may rest assured that such blatant disregard for the welfare of our youth will find no sympathy whatsoever in the law enforcement community. As police officers, we are not attempting to deal with the morality of drinking. It is legal for adults and it’s an ac­ cepted part of our collective sociality. Be that as it may, there are occasionally unplea­ sant ramifications for even the most mature adult in the use of alcohol. Encouraging its use by those who haven’t yet the maturity and experience to understand and control its ef­ fect amounts to antisocial behavior — and it’s a crime. , Please work with us, not against us, during the holiday season and encourage your friends to do likewise. If we act responsibly, there will be plenty of time for our citizens to determine on their own to what extent they wish to drink as they reach adulthood. Ifwe act irresponsibly, for some of our youths there will be no time at all. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and hope that you and your Farm LAND WANTED for cash rent or shares. Vermontville Nashvil­ le area. Martin Hennev 852-2056. Community Notices AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St Cyrils Church Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Santa’s lap did double duty with Jeffrey Rumsey, 4, (left) and his brother, Christopher, 2. The younger boy was a bit unsure about meeting the bearded stranger in red. families have a.healthy and productive year ahead. Art Kelsey, Eaton County Sheriff Tom Potter, Charlotte Chief of Police Ron Flitton, Grand Ledge Chief of Police Mike Seeley, Eaton Rapids Chief of Police Greg Crawford Bellevue Chief of Police Rich Howe Olivet Chief of Police Bob Powers Lieutenant, Michigan State Police Post #11 Letters cont. on page 13 Dealing with 'Holiday Blues* Have a nice Christmas everyone, even though it may not be a merry one. Many times people feel a big letdown during this holiday, and for others dashed expectations of December the 25th can lead to depression. A lot of people in the Maple Valley area will spend the Christmas holiday without the company of loved ones, and this is especially painful if this is the first holiday without that person. Money problems often peak during the holidays, due to shopping or work layoffs. I can remember one Christmas that I spent alone because I couldn’t afford to travel home from col­ lege. Frantically I called phone number after phone number, trying to find another friend who may have also been left behind. Indeed, Christmas can be the saddest day ofthe year for a lot of folks. If your holidays looks like it’s not going to be so merry, there are a few things you need to know. First of all, you’re not alone. Most people have different kinds of disappointments during the holidays. Also, watching Christmas shows on television presents an unrealistic view of what the holiday is for most people. Media distortion can leave one with the impression that their holiday just doesn’t stack up with what they see on television. Although movies like “Miracle on 34th Street” and “A Christmas Carol” make for good entertainment, please don’t put pressure on yourself or loved ones by comparing your situation with shows. After all, these movies are make believe and you’re living in the real world. Be yourself, and let others be themselves. This takes alot of pressure off the holiday so that you can relax and enjoy the blessings that you have. Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Observe his birth in the way you think is best, and you’ll be having a nice Christmas. Also, if you know someone who could use a little bit of cheering up, reach out and let them know that you’re thinking about them on this holiday. It can make a huge difference for them and for you. This year, Christmas may not be so merry, but it can still be pretty nice. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 18. 1990 — Page 9 ■INIATUH 36-Inch Disney and Sesame Street Charader Gift Wrap Wnoo«ourooo« 50 “Add-A-Light” Set Choose from 400 feet of curling or 8-reel ribbon in assorted colors. Ideal for wrapping large gifts and toys. Straight line construction makes decorating easy. Your choice of multi-colored or clear sets. REG. 2.99 REG. 1.69 99 $2 47 REG. 4.95 Christmas Wrapping Ribbon Stoved Shiny Glass Ornaments VV* 15 Count - 13/4” REG • 12 County - 214” JL 2.29 Your Choice Assorted Colors I When you want that special card for that special person Fancy Decorated /IQ Glass Ornaments MBV 13/4” - 10 Count REG. • 214” - 8 Count 2.99 Assorted Colors Timex Watches BASF Video Cassette Tape Now with 614 hour taping. Get 30 minutes more. REG. 3.95 Come in and see our 1990 line of Christmas cards — now on display in our store. 10% Off Cigarette Case with Lighter Scripto Pen and Lighter Set High quality vinyl con­ struction available in an assortment of popular colors. Prestige collection Alpha blue lighter with matching high quality writing instrument REG. Norelco Electric Razor Ofers the lift and cu1 shaving system. Features three floating heads. REG. 42.95 42.95 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley" News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 18, 1990 — Page 10 Maple Grove Birthday Club makes quilts for foster care adults J-Ad Graphics News Service Members of the Maple Grove Birthday Club have completed a dozen lap quilts for Christmas gifts for the 12 residents of the Oak View adult foster care home near Quimby. One of the club members, Arlene Cheesman, is a resi­ dent there and was in atten­ dance at the group’s monthly meeting last Tuesday at the Maple Grove Township com­ munity building. There, the ladies displayed the colorful quilts that have been in the works for several months. Members have work­ ed individually and in groups on the project, stitching at home and together. Many of the pieces of material were donated by Cheeseman and other club members, while some of the batting and backing was purchased. The Maple Grove Birthday Club meets once a month to honor any member whose bir­ thday falls during the month. The club has a long history Nashville maples trimmed and toppled Colorful lap quilts made by the Maple Grove Birthday Club for residents of Oak View home near Quimby were displayed at the group's luncheon meeting last Tuesday. Some of the members who worked on the project are (from left) Jean Welker, Clara Pennock, Ruby Ball, Arlene Cheeseman and Joyce Starring. dating back to October 1911, reports , Joyce Starring. She said old records show that at one time early members ofthe Be careful during the holidays! Workmen from the Ayles Tree and Landscaping Ser­ vice of Potterville were busy last Wednesday remov­ ing dead and dying maples along Nashville's Sherman Street. The company is expected to cut down 22 trees and do other trimming and to remove 48 stumps in the village before the project is completed. Many of Nashville's stately street-side maples are more than a century old. Time, road salt and other factors have taken a toll on the ancient trees. Sheriff urges use of designated driver policy For millions of adults, New Year’s Eve is a festive event, filled with tradition. Unfor­ tunately, one of those tradi­ tions is drinking alcohol to excess. “If you do go out to celebrate this New Year’s Eve,’’ reminds Eaton County Sheriff Arthur Kelsey, “use common sense and designate a driver who will stay sober and get you home in one piece.’’ Football games and a family gathering on Jan. 1 may be part of many families’ plans, but they can be ruined in one fatal instant. Over 50 percent of all fatal traffic crashes in­ volve a driver who is under the influence of alcohol. New Year’s Eve is one of the most Fassett Body Shop • PHONE • - HOURS - 726-0319 Mo®hrM School Lunch Menus COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR Maplewood School Wednesday, Dec. 19 Pizza, com, peanut butter sandwich, pickles, fresh fruit. Thursday, Dec. 20 Hot ham and cheese, potato Discount for Cash Claims Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Final Few Weeks of Savings During This GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE License #110 Johnson's STOREWIDE SAVINGS Hardware Just In Time For HRISTMAS Gambles All Quality Name Brand Merchandise formerly of Charlotte Phone 543-0780 125 S. Cochran, Downtown Charlotte This Week's Sale Begins Tuesday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. and continues through Monday, Christmas Eve •‘Open Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. • 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday Noon • 4 p.m. Closed Christmas Day SAVE AT LEAST /3 OFF STOREWIDE upto accompanied by their husbands and made the trip in the back of a large truck, said Starring. club enjoyed many other ac­ tivities, including a camping outing in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The ladies were 75% off Open Christmas Eve 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • All Sales Final • First Come, First Served • LIMITED Quantities ment and vision. National, state, and local campaigns have spread the word against drunk driving, yet so many lives are still lost on highways, he pointed out. “You can help reduce the statistics instead of becoming one,” says Kelsey, “use a designated driver and promote the use of one with family and friends. “Better yet,” continued the sheriff, “volunteer to be the designated driver. You’ll real­ ly be the ‘life’ of the party.” lethal nights in that respect. Kelsey also cites Michigan’s tough drunk driv­ ing laws as another reason to designate a driver. “At the very least, you run the risk of losing your drivers license,” says the sheriff. “Worse yet, you could start your new year behind bars, and worst of all, you may not be around for the new year.” It is no secret that alcohol relaxes inhibitions, slows reaction time, decreases coor­ dination and impairs judge- chips, vegetable, pears. Friday, Dec. 21 Christmas break, no school. NOTE: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Dec. 19 Chicken nuggets/dip, com, cherry surprise, butter sandwich. Thursday, Dec. 20 Pizza, peas, fruit jello, hol­ ly cake. Friday, Dec. 21 Happy Holidays. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Jr .-Sr. High School Wednesday, Dec. 19 ♦Salad, ♦Spaghetti, *Com Dog, peas, roll and butter. Thursday, Dec. 20 ♦Salad, ♦Pizza, com, ap­ plesauce, no salad bar. Friday, Dec. 21 Christmas Break Begins. NOTE: ’Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Maple Valley Help Wanted Sweats JOURNEYMAN ELECTRI­ CIAN. Battle Creek manufac­ turer requires current Journeyman’s card; prefer 2 years manufacturing experience and knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic systems. Send resume and salary history to: Judith Rubel, Employee Rela­ tions Supervisor, American Fibrit, Inc., 76 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49015. Holiday Ideas A good Assortment ofDesigner Sweatshirts Proline Cepe w/NBA and NFL Insignia ■10.00 each S.M.A.A. Championship Sweatshirts & Caps ALL SIZES from Dad, Mom to Kids SPORT STUFF 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852*1757 �age The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. December 18, 1990 - Successful sub sellers celebrate with sundaes J-Ad Graphics News Service A sundae party Thursday at Fuller Elementary in Nashville was a pleasant reward for the school’s top sellers in a recent submarine sandwich sale. The campaign brought in about $700 to help pay for Maple Valley sixth graders to attend camp in May. The Fuller School winners were treated to sundaes top­ ped with bananas, whipped cream and candy spinldes served at a special party in the school library. Morning and afternoon parties were held to accommodate a total of 20 students. The “sub sale”is an annual fund-raiser at Maple Valley elementary schools. Students take orders for the sand­ wiches, which are then prepared locally at Good Time Pizza in Nashville and delivered by the children. Fuller-Kellogg Principal Nancy Potter said restaurant proprietor Jack DeGroot assists in the campaign. Proceeds each year are ear­ marked for Maple Valley sixth-graders to attend Mystic Former Nashville farmer earns his teaching degree i!*“l,,e>t ft*. b«i Li L&i These Fuller Elementary youngsters enjoyed a tasty dish of ice cream and toppings as a reward for their sales work. * M.V. honor roll, from page 6 Witt x .? . ?* *'6 Mbah, h , !’■!“ tafaiii^il BJW." fafc Wtwirti saw tafc.WW *■ Holly Thomr«, Jerome Walliczek, Kiik Warner, Jacob P. Williams. 12 Grade Almu Amador, Angel Beardslee, Tony Bouwens, Derek Brown, *Emily Butler, Kevin Cheeseman, Dana Cole, John Crane, *Jody DeGroot, Tim Edinger, Angela Felder, Sheryl TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. TOOL SALES Gt mm IHHtHMOISf 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Finkler, Andrea Gardner, Mindy Gam, Anna Goodrich, Michele Gordon, Janel Hansen. Jason Hoefler, *Debra Joostberns, Jeff Laverty, Helena Lehman, James Lewis, Nathan Lindsey, *Lisa Long, Dan Lundquist, Angie Madison, Michael Martin, Michelle McClure, Darla McGhan, Shannon McLaughlin, Tina Moccardine, Jody Olmstead, Dawn Othmer, Brian Pion. Terry Platte, Amy Rasey, Christine Rash, Timothy Reed, Kristin Reid, Bill Reynolds, Carrey Robinson, Andy Robotham, Weston Rooks. *Ryan Rosin, Polly Sayles, *Levi Schantz, Angela Shook, Sarah Simpson, Tara Smith, Tina Snedgar, *Jennifer Swartz, *Kim Tutt, Andrea Ward, *Tina Yost. CHRISTMAS y°ur- PACKAGES KbOB'S service shop David Hagon of 6895 Mar­ shall Road, Nashville, will graduate Dec. 22 from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in industrial education. He will celebrate his 45th birthday Friday, Dec. 14. Hagon, a 1965 graduate of Linden High School, near Flint, began farming in the Nashville area in 1971. He gave up that occupation in 1985 to pursue a new career. He began his studies at age 40 at Kellogg Community College, later transferring to WMU, where he majored in metal technology. He is now doing his student teaching at Calhoun County’s vocational education center at Battle Creek under the direction of Ted Ohler, whom many in Nashville know as proprietor of Maple Valley Concrete Products. Hagon’s wife, Ilona, is employed by the Visiting Nurse Service of Southern Michigan. The couple has two children: Patrick, 21, who is a student at MTA truck driving school at Garrett, Ind., and Deanna, 19, a Kellogg Com­ munity College student and a member of that school’s basketball team. Needless to say, the entire family is very proud of Dave Hagon’s accomplishment in earning his degree and lauching a new career at this stage of life. 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville — 517*852-9377 — We ship UPS Daib Latest contributions to Putnam Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory ofThelma Stewart by Joy and Ralph Peake. In memory of Stan Hansen by Maple Valley Schools. In memory of Dorothy Fisher and of Christina Snow VanHorn by Hugh and Vinita Snow. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll and names of donors will be listed in the book of contributors. Lake Camp, located at the town of Lake in Isabella County. The annual outing is under direction ofthe Lansing YMCA, said Potter, and is a “wonderful camp ex­ perience” for the children. They are divided into small study groups for outdoor education. Maple Valley will be the only school represented at the camp during the local sixth­ graders’ stay, which includes three days and two nights. Students at Kellogg School in Nashville and Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville also sold subs for the fund­ raiser. The younger children will, in turn, have an oppor­ tunity to enjoy the camp when they become sixth-graders. Fuller Street students honored at the sundae party last week were Jonathon Den­ ton, Mandy Way, Jeremiah Griffin, Jamie Palmer, Mat­ thew Fawley, Pat Chaffee, Doug Ayars, Benjamin Snow, Nichole Thomas, John Jarrard, Dustin Carpenter, Nicholas Mapes, Jennifer Primm, Dustin Henney, Melissa Carpenter, Nichole Warner, Matt Carpenter, Jake Goodner, Jessica Chaffee and Amanda Scramlin. Bonnie Maker, Fuller Street school librarian, dishes up a big helping of ice cream for Jessica Chaffee, one of 20 students honored at a sundae party Thursday for their role in a successful "sub sale’* fund-raiser. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate \ bs. 227 N. 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Nice neighborhood I WE NEED LISTINGS! • Homes in town • "Country Homes" (With o few acres • Small Farms • Lg. Farms Give us a call if you are thinking of BUYING or SELLING!! "country home," paved road, nice shade trees. Lakewood Schools, 22 miles to Lansing. Call Sandy for more "info." (CH-370) VACANT LAND LOT ON M-79 EAST OF HASTINGS - Has been "perk tested." Call "Tate." (VL-351) NEW LISTING: 2 acre parcel on M-66 south of Nashville. (VL-368) APPROX. 14 ACRES - Near MV High School. Good building site w/possible pond site. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-364) "COUNTRY” LISTING ON 2.3 2 story, 3 bedroom home "in the coun­ try", sets high, with mature trees. Near Maple Valley High School. Call for an appoint­ ment to see! I (CH-358) ACRES - 6 room, �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 18, 1990 — Page 12 Maplewood Elementary fourth graders present German folk tale Gretchen, then headed home with a bag of cabbage. A bevy of customers flocked into Hans’ shop, hoping to buy the magnificent shoes they had spotted in the store window. J-Ad Graphics News Service An old German folktale, “The Shoemaker and the Elves,” was presented last week at Maplewood School by Cheryl Berry’s fourthgrade class, billing themselves as “The Berry Bunch.” NOTICE The minutes of the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held November 8,1990 are available in the Village Hall at 206 N. Main St., Nashville, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Several performances ofthe play were given Thursday for other students at Maplewood. The ast staged a performance in the forenoon Friday for a special Potterville elementary class, and in the afternoon, did the show again for an au­ dience comprised of their parents. Zac Jarvie and Amber Shill­ ing played the lead roles ofthe shoemaker, Hans, and his wife, Gretchen. Jon Kenyon served as narrator, and Adam Thomspon as the town crier. Other class members played various roles or served as car­ riers of signs that established the chronology of the scenes. HEAVY-DUTY PLANTER FOR HEAVY-DUTY FIELDS 7800 AEBA .Early Buy BONUS, Ends Dec. 31, ’90 J \JOHM DEERE AT WORK ■ John Deere 7200 Planters—built tough for reduced tillage conditions ■ 7X7-in. mainframes. Frame and unit-mounted ground attachments available ■ MaxEmerge® 2 planter accuracy /®\ <S*FEIT liwuithit Hans the shoemaker (Zac Jarvie) listens while Gretchen (Amber Shilling) tells of the potatoes she was able to buy after he sold a pair of elf-made shoes for $50. Some of the students also had a hand in making scenery for the set. Hans, the shoemaker, and his wife were very poor, liv­ ing on a diet of boiled cab­ bage. But their fortune chang­ ed mysteriously when, unbeknownst to them, a group of lively but shabbily clad elves started sneaking into Hans’ shop for nightly ses­ sions of shoemaking. Customers began to flock to the store to buy the lovely new creations that Hans found on his table each morning. The shoemaker and his wife soon became very prosperous and could afford fine clothes and good food, including the potatoes and bacon Gretchen had longed for when they were poor. Determined to find out who was making the shoes, the couple staked out the shop one night. They learned that it was a bunch of happy but rag-tag elves. It was then the two decided to do something kind in return. They made new clothing and shoes for the elves and placed them in gift boxes on the cobbler’s bench, where they soon were discovered by the night-time visitors. The delighted elves donned their bright green out­ fits and happily headed home with a bag of cabbage Gret­ chen had left for them. (Unlike the shoemaker’s wife, the elves loved boiled cabbage!) When the elves realized they were no longer needed at the shoe shop (“Hans has become a very wealthy man”), they heard of a jolly old man who made toys and decided to go to help him. Hans and his wife continued their work at the shoeshop, but never ate cabbage again. Outside Cheryl Berry's classroom, some of the cast were painting scenery between performances. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available ^rA 726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. December 18. 1990 — Page 13 Scholarship Foundation adds eight 'funders Nashville Lions with perfect attendance for the 1989-90 year. Nashville Lions Club annual Christmas dinner held Dec. 1 The Nashville Lions Club held their annual Christmas dinner on Dec. 1 at the Maple Valley Implement building. A gift exchange was en­ joyed by all. Perfect attendance awards for 1989-1990 were given to Nelson Brumm, Jud Cooley, Jim Carl, Herb Frith, Rick Guenther, Orvin Moore, Blair Hawblitz, John Moore, Carl Pufpaff, Norm Stanton and Russ Furlong. Dr. Mike Callton was in­ stalled as a new member. He was sponsored by Lion Dave Mace. Eight new 1990 “Funder” listings join others for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation this month. The newest listings are Ver­ montville Woman’s Club, Dellabelle Murphy Memorial, Charles and Louise Viele Family, Duane and Judy Newland, the Hecker Agency, Roger Baker Memorial, Rep. Frank Fitzgerald, and the Kalamo Township Historical Society. They join more than 20 other listings of 1990 Funders ($100 or more donated during a calendar year) for the MVMSF. Donations received through December will be listed as 1990 Funders and names recorded on the Funders Plaque at Maple Valley High School. The Vermontville Woman’s Club achieved “Patron” status with its 1990 donation of $100. Each of the past five years, the club has donated $100, and at the recent meeting, the name plate to be added to the Patron’s Plaque was shown to the membership by Dorothy Carpenter. The Kalamo Township Historical Society presented the MVMS Foundation with a check for $250 in memory of the Early Pioneers of Kalamo Township. Pat and Cleo Prescott and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter donated in memory of Carolyn Boyd. Carroll Wolff was honored by a donation from the Charles and Louise Viele Family. Additional donations in memory of Thelma Stewart were received from G.M. Engineering Division Plant 3, Vemess and Anne Mead, and Shirley Brumm. The Family of Raymond Guy donated in his memory to the MVMSF. Named as donors were Betty Young. Veda Shull, Ken and Iris Guy, L.D. and Barbara Becker, Howard and Lydia Burchett, Peggy and Owen Sult, and Jack and Hope Burchett. Additional donations in memory of Dellabelle Mur­ phy have been received from Save-Way Friends, Martha Zemke, Charles and Louise Viele, and Lloyd and Frances Eaton, V’39 class members: Grace Gutchess, Marion and Flossie Corey, and Lynn and Lucille Satterly. The Charles and Louise Viele Family also donated in memory of Jack Pennington and Glenn Hoefler. Memorials for Roger Baker were received from Irma and Leonard Joppie, Thelma Her­ ring, Lila Verbosky and Charles and Louise Viele. Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, and Rolland and Mildred Baker and family friends. Terrill and Julia Swartz donated in memory of Greta Firster. Duane and Judy Newland and the Hecker Agency and Vermontville Woman’s Club, and Rep. Frank Fitzgerald each donated $100. The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation is a non-profit charitable organization. In­ terest earned on donated funds is awarded as scholarships to Maple Valley graduates to at­ tend any accredited school. All graduating seniors, both day and night school, are considred, and scholarships are awarded to students on a basis of attitude and effort, regardless of class standing. For further information contact Junia Jarvie, Box 715, Nashville, 49073. Letters to the editor continued from page 8 New bus light rules are dangerous To the editor: I am writing to you in con­ cerns with the policy change on the use of the flashing lights at school bus stops. Whoever came up with the idea of using the hazard lights should be made to drive a school bus. First, in the early morning dawn, the hazard lights are hidden behind the glare of the headlights. A case in point, is what happened to me one morning. I have been wat­ ching very carefully. Every morning, I met a school bus, but one morning I was running behind schedule and met the bus in a place fur­ ther along its route. I did not notice the bus was stopping until it was almost to the stop. There were some small children who had to cross the road to board the bus and, of course, small children do not watch for the red lights to come on. They started for the bus and I knew I would not be able to stop in time. Lucky enough they were watching the driver and the driver told them to stop, so no one wandered into the road and was injured. What’s scary is, I am wat- ching for the lights. What if someone is not watching for the lights, what could happen? I think it would be much better to go back to the overhead flashing lights when approaching a stop. Concerned Citizen, Jim Mater Vermontville Sign vandalism was senseless To the editor: Upon returning home from a visit with my sister in Texas, we discovered that someone had stolen the sign near the road that said “Don and Jeanette,” and below that. “Rusty.” This wooden sign happened to be a gift from our employees at the Nashville store and we really treasured it. I’m sure that this sign will not be of benefit to anyone else. I know of no one with the name “Don and Jeanette” or a dog named “Rusty”. It seems that some of the younger generation has not learned the lesson that if it doesn’t belong to you “keep your hands off.” This is just senseless vandalism. Jeanette H. Joseph Nashville ASK SANTA FOR SKIL TOOLS THIS YULE, SKIL WRENCIU—Q TheSkil Super Twist The Skilwrench Cordless Power Wrench. Your high torque, cordless screwdriver for convenience, power and portability. New Nashville Lions member Dr. Mike Callton (left) and sponsor Dave Mace. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Both St. Philip and Bronson figured to be two of the Lions’ toughest challengers. Maple Valley trailed by five with two minutes remaining, but a pair of steals led to Dar­ rel Stine and Scott Casteele buckets, and the score was tied 70-70. Dan Franks then iced the game from the free throw line. “I’m glad to be going into the holidays unbeaten in the league,” said coach Jerry Reese. “And I’m especially pleased to beat Bronson and St. Philip’s on the road.” The Lions came out smok­ ing, grabbing a 15-point se­ cond quarter lead. But St. Philip’s rallied to within 41-34 in the last 25 seconds of the first half. “We let them back into the game,” Reese said. “We need to be more consistent. We’ve been scoring in two and three minute spurts in­ stead of playing a full 32 minutes.” Casteele and Stine did the damage for the Lions inside. Casteele scored 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Stine added 21 and 12 boards. Senior guard Jason Hoefler also hit double figures with 11 points. Franks dished off five assists for the Lions, who im­ prove to 2-1, 2-0 in the SMAA On Tuesday the Lions nip­ ped Bronson 62-60 on a pair of Franks free throws. Hoefler gathered in an outlet pass from Jeff Moore and scored a layup with five seconds left to tie the score at 60-60. The Lions held a 47-40 lead after three quarters of play, but Bronson stayed right in it. Maple Valley connected on a mere 5 of 13 free throws in the opening period, and Bron­ son grabbed a 20-16 lead. But the Lions outscored Bronson 19-11 in the second period as the they started hit­ ting some shots. Maple Valley finished the game 13 of 28 from the line. “Because we didn’t play (last) Friday night, this was just like another season opener for us,” Reese said. “Our senior leadership won it for us. They didn’t crack. You could tell they had been there before.” The Lions travel to Galesburg-Augusta for a non­ league game tonight and will be host to Springport on Friday Jan.4. Scott Casteele powers to the hoop for two of his game-high 27 points. The Lions travel to Galesburg-Augusta for a non-league game tonight. Maple Valley jayvees drop two cage contests The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team drop­ ped a pair of games last week, to Bronson and St. Phillip. On Tuesday night, the Lions traveled to Bronson and came up on the short end 56-43. The Vikins jumped out to an early lead, and the Lions could never catch up. Scott English led Maple Valley with 13 points. Joel Butler and Bryan Carpenter added seven points each and Greg Garn had 6. Butler led the rebounders with 10. On Friday night, the Lions again fell behind early, trail­ ing St. Phil 13-11 at the end of one and 31-23 at the half. In the second half they outscored the Tigers 34-32, but it was not enough as St. Phil won, 63-57. English led the Lions with 15 points. Mike Trowbridge added 12 and Carpenter and Niki Grinage eight points each. Trowbridge led the re­ bounders with eight. The jayvees are now 0-3 and will play their last game before Christmas Tuesday night at Galesburg-Augusta. Eaton County students take part in Saturday school at LCC Jason Hoefler (22) penetrates the middle of the St. Philip defense for-a bucket as Darrel Stine (50) watches during the Lions 75-70 victory Friday night. Maple Valley is now 2-0 in the S.M.A.A. clings Sanitary Service, /A | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 | Serving Hastings & Barry County Communities Since 1950 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL A COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 TAROS LANDFILL Open Io Public Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-5 90 Gallon Kart Service Available More than 50 Eaton County students attended GATE (Gifted and Talented Educa­ tion) Saturday School, con­ ducted at Lansing Community College. Students from Maple Valley included Jeremy Greenman, Misty Haley, Erica Krolik, Richard Monroe, Brandon Phenix, Heather Philipp, Cor­ ey Clouse and Lindsey Krolik. Cooperatively sponsored by Lansing Community College, Clinton Intermediate School District and Eaton In­ termediate School District, the courses met for seven Saturdays through October and November. The purpose of the program is to provide enrichment op­ portunities for students who have given evidence of poten­ tial in the visual or performing arts, as well as for students who have outstanding academic ability. The students were from grades four through eight, and were recommended by the local district gifted and talented program director or classroom teacher. Students chose between world regional geography, creative writing, concepts of ecology, introduction to astronomy, children’s theater and principles of design. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures MORE Call 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 18, 1990 — Page 15 M.V. News coloring contest winners announced Darin Thrun, 7, and Samantha Allen, 6, are the two first place winners of Maple Valley's annual Christmas Coloring Contest They will each receive $25 gift certificates which may be used at any of the con­ test's participating busi­ nesses. Darin Thrun, a Nashville resident, won the first place prize in the seven-year-old and older division for an en­ try he colored that was spon­ sored by the Country Kettle Cafe. Samantha, of Nashville, captured top honors in the six and under category. Her winning entry was sponsored by Goodtime Pizza Second place winners of $20 gift certificates are Katrina Coblentz, 8, of Vermontville, and Valerie Smith, 5, of Nashville. Katrina's winner was spon­ sored by Sav-Way and Valerie won with the Hecker Insurance entry. Taking third place and the $10 gift certificates are Ben Shepherd, 9, of Vermontville, and Paul New books at library, by the U.S. Department of Education, and “The Plymouth Thanksgiving,” by Leonard Weisgard. Recent non-fiction books are “Self-Therapy for the Stutterer,” by Malcolm Fraser; “Steam Tramps and Cargo Liners,” by Robin Craig; “Exploring Ship­ wrecks,” by Keith Morris and Peter Rowlands; “Growing Up Amish,” by Richard Am­ mon; “Make Your Own Han­ dicraft Gifts,” by Sheila from page 7 Richardson; and “Camp X,” by David Stafford. Fiction books include “The Evening News” by Arthur Hailey; “The First Man in Rome,” by Colleen Mc­ Cullough; “The Plains of Passage,” by Jean Auel; “The Face of a Stranger,” by Anne Perry; “Bum Steer,” by Nancy Pickard; “The Heretic’s Apprentice,” by Ellis Peters; “Harmony,” by Susan Chehak; and “Daz­ zle,” by Judith Krantz. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Dec. 24 - Office closes at Noon. Dec. 25 - Merry Christmas! Dec. 31 - Office closes at Noon. Henry Felder, 6, of Nashville. Ben's entry was sponsored by The Outpost and Paul's by Nancy's Beauty Shop. Although no prizes are available to those who re­ ceive honorable mention, the following are deserving of the honor. In the ’six and under age group, they are Amanda Scramlin, 5, for an entry sponsored by Musser Service; Stacey Hamilton, 6, Hastings City Bank; Anita Coblentz, 6, Citizens Elevator; Geneva Coblentz, 5, Wheeler Marine Service; Jessica Cowell, 5, Nancy'; Beauty Shop; Kevin Lynn Ripley Jr., 6, Village HauPort; Derek Ryan Ripley, 4, The Outpost; Christopher Coblentz, 3, Nashville Hardware and Sporting goods; Shamarr Gearhart, 2 3/4, The Ole Cookstove Family Restaurant; Lisa Hamilton, 3, Country Kettle Cafe. Earning honorable men­ tion in the 7 to 10 age group are Katrina Rasey, 10, for an entry sponosred by Hecker Insurance; Tiffany Long, 9, Hecker Insurance; Michael Reid, 7, Hastings City Bank; Melissa Ball, 9, Hecker Insurance; Jonathon Coblentz, 10; Citizens Elevator; Justin Smith, 8, Carl's Market; Sara Thompson, 9, Mace Pharmacy; Joheather Grant, 10, Carl's Market; Alexis Smith, 9, Hecker Insurance; Joey Bowers, 8, Nancy's Beauty Shop; Nate Jarvie, 7, Citizens Elevator. Eaton County GOP elects new officers Officers ofthe Eaton Coun­ ty Republican Party were elected to two-year terms dur­ ing a recent gathering of the GOP. Named chairman for the 1991-92 term was Oliver resi­ dent Al Blakemore, who will replace current chairman Irene Bagby. Blakemore, who served as vice chairman for the past two years, said he was pleased with the support of party members and looked forward to the challenge of being the next county Republican chairman. “In 1992, we will work hard to elect Republicans to all county seats, retain our Tour children state legislators, unseat the in­ cumbent Democratic con­ gressman, and assist in the ef­ forts to re-elect our presi­ dent,” Blakemore said. Elected to other positions were Sharon Mice of Charlotte to vice chairman, Randall Johnson of Delta Township to secretary, leva Inglis of Charlotte to treasurer, and Kriss Musselman of Charlotte to finance chairman. “I believe we have a dedicated and hard-working group of individuals to lead the way for Eaton County Republicans in the next two years,” Blakemore said. In addition to Bagby, other outgoing officers recognized by the party included Secretary Marilyn Simon, Treasurer Eldon Dymond, and Finance Chairman Joe Fink. Several Christmas presents donated by party members will be given to the Eaton County Youth Services for distribution to children throughout the county. “As party chairman, I will work to build upon a founda­ tion laid by my predecessors by increasing active member­ ship, improving fund-raising efforts and leading a united party,” Blakemore said. In the service Almost 2 out of every 10 teenagers use drugs or alcohol on a daily basis. Reduce the chance of your children becoming another statistic by educating them at an early age about the dangers of addiction; Ignorance about addiction is dangerous. Your children need to kNOw about drugs. From all of us at... Brumm - Slagel wed Kristina Brumm and Ronald (Charlie) Slagel were united in marriage on Aug. 18,1990, at the Word of Faith Fellowship in Hastings. Pastor Jeff Arnett officiated the ceremony. It was a unique ceremony where the bride sang “Only God Could Love You More” to the groom, and to each other they sang “You and I”. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Sharon Sixberry of Hastings and Roger Brumm of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Slagel of Freeport are the parents of the groom. Presented in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of Chantil­ ly lace. The bouffant skirt featured tiers ofscalloped lace forming a train in back. She wore a fingertip veil with blusher. Attending the bride was her sister, Karla Brumm, matron ofhonor. Denice Kelly, friend of the bride, and Lacey Brumm, cousin of the bride were bridesmaids. They were attired in floor-length gowns of pink taffeta and lace. Attending the groom was friend of the groom Mike Postema, best man. Ron Hayes, friend of the groom, and Mike Slagel, brother of the groom, were groomsmen. The groom wore an all­ white tuxedo, while the others wore gray tuxedos with pink bow ties and cumberbunds. Ushers were Kent Brumm, brother ofthe bride, and Dave Humphrey, friend of the groom. DeDe and David Rookus, niece and nephew of the groom were miniature bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ward were master and mistress of ceremony. Gloria Miller provided the traditional wedding music for the ceremony. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall at the church, with a catered lunch. After a honeymoon in Nor­ thern Michigan, the happy couple now resides in Hastings. Maple Valley matmen lose to Olivet, 45-15 The Maple Valley wrestling team dropped a dual meet at Olivet Thursday, 45-15. Tom Snyder was the only Lion who won, posting a deci­ sion over his Olivet opponent. Results: Olivet 33 ... Maple Valley 27 Paul Schilz Pfc. Paul Schilz, son of Robert and Sandra Schilz of Nashville, recently completed Army basic and advanced in­ dividual training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Pfc. Schilz received train­ ing on drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy and justice, first aid, Army history and traditions and he received training as a light-wheel vehi­ cle mechanic. He is also airborne qualified and is currently stationed in Ansbach, Germany. Schilz is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School. 113 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 Hwt. No representation by Olivet; forfeit to MV No representation by Olivet; forfeit to MV Grant Simpson (MV) beaten dec. by C. Greenman (0) Jason Lamance (MV) pinned by J. Dixon (0) MV has no representation; forfeit to Olivet K. Terwilliger (0) beat Tim Schilz (MV) by a decision Dan Finkler (MV) was pinned by T. Schick (0) J. Harte (0) beat Bret Flower (MV) by a decision Tpm Snyder (MV) won a decision over S. Dixon (0) Andy True (MV) was pinned by T. McCarn (0) R. Casl (O) pinned Willis Rugg (MV) No representation; forfeit to Olivet The Lakewood News... Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising. Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad. J-Ad Graphics The Hastings Reminder �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday^December 18, 1990 — Page 16 WIC COUPONS DOUBLE COUPONS Tuesday & Wednesday "Where Pleasing You Pleases Us" 160 S. Main, Vermontville DOUBLE MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS OFFER limited to Mfgs. coupon off 50« or less In value and limited to one coffee and cigarette coupon per family — LIMIT ONE COUPON per ITEM. 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Hastings, Mich. 4905£ Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 119 - No. 22 — Tuesday, December 24, 1990 Avalanche of gifts make holiday wishes come true J-Ad Graphics News Service An avalanche of colorfully wrapped presents of all shapes and sizes overpowered the Christmas tree in the lobby of Hastings City Bank’s Nashville branch early last week. The gifts were the result of the fifth annual “Wish Upon A Star” campaign, which at- tempts to see that children of community, said organizers registered needy local families Lois Elliston and Michele receive three new toys or Hoffman. other gifts of their choice. The children’s wishes were The gifts are part of registered on stars hung on the Nashville’s Christmas Basket bank’s Christmas tree. The Project and were to be includ­ gift most wanted in a $5 to ed in the distribution Saturday $12 range was listed, as well of canned goods, packaged as the child’s age and sex. A foods, fruit and other holiday numbered code on the star let goodies to 95 families in the Hoffman know the identity of Vermontville Chamber of Commerce elects new officers at annual dinner Don Mulvany was reelected president of the Ver­ montville Chamber of Com­ merce at the organization’s annual dinner meeting last Monday evening. About 30 people attended the event at the Ole Cookstove Family Restaurant on Main Street. Bart Frith was re-elected vice president and Lisa Mulvany, secretary. The only contested race was for treasurer, with incumbent Ricki Hill topping Marge Ben­ nett for that post. After a meal offering a choice of roast beef or cod, accompanied by baked potatoes, glazed carrots and a popular horseradish-lime jello salad, the group conducted a business meeting that included discussion of several issues. One of the main topics was the Chamber’s annual Christmas basket project. The group considered various ways to improve the program, which this year failed to yield enough toys for all the needy children of the community. It was was noted that warm clothing had been requested as often as toys, and members hope to find ways to meet this need for Christmas, 1991. Purchasing such items as likenew coats, etc., at garage sales during the summer was suggested. Also discussed at Monday’s meeting was the nearlycompleted restoration of the historic Vermontville Opera House, a project to which the Chamber has contributed financial support, along with several other organizations and individuals in the com­ munity. A state grant and con­ tributions by the village and Vermontville Township financed the primary cost of the renovation. The Vemontyille. Chamber of Commerce also donated $200 in November to help buy the new Christmas decora­ tions that are now lighting up the Main Street business district. 3k K 3k M 3k % 3k if. 3k. g '3k I 1 I i ■ I s 2 MERRY CHRISTMAS B I I I I if. B 3k if. B. 9.B. if. 3k. 3k if 3k % 3k B K K B §II I I M 3k \zze’d Like to Send Each if and Every One ofYou a Card * b But there’s just too many of you! So please accept this message as our thanks and best wishes to you all! b 9. B. if. 3k. A 3k % | From all of us at.. Maple Valley NEWS | the child so that she could see it went to the proper family when Christmas baskets were prepared for delivery last week. Stars were marked as first, second or third wishes, and Hoffman said all of the first and second and some of the third requests were met. Numerous individuals took stars from the tree, purchased and wrapped the gifts, and returned them to the bank by Monday afternoon’s deadline. Cash donations collected in canisters around town helped Elliston and Hoffman buy the balance of the third-wish gifts in a last-minute shopping spree Thursday. The two at­ tempted to ensure that each child received three gifts, though the third wish may not be exactly as requested. “We may have to substitute on the third wish,” noted Elliston. Gifts were moved from the bank to the United Methodist Church for sorting Tuesday afternoon. Friday evening, volunteers >sorted food-dona= tions in preparation for pack­ ing Saturday morning. Elliston decided that fresh fruit would be a nice addition See Avalanche, page 2 Some 130 Nashville youngsters will have a brighter Christmas, thanks to the generosity of community residontsTesponsible for this mound of gifts under the tree at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank. Looking on are Lois Elliston, (left), who heads the Community Christmas Basket program, and Michele Hoffman, chairwoman of the "Wish Upon A Star" cam­ paign which generated the avalanche of gifts. ‘Open house’ held for Caroil Wolff J-Ad Graphics News Service Colleagues and friends of Carroll J. Wolff turned out last Wednesday afternoon for an informal open house to honor the retiring school chief. Wolff will retire this week after 28 years at the helm of Maple Valley schools. The well-attended event was held in the high school library from 3:30 to 5 p.m. A formal retirement reception will be held in the spring. Wolff was the first and only superintendent of Maple Valley schools since it was formed in 1963 by consolida­ tion of the Nashville and Vemontville systems. His wife, Marge, also has been a teacher in the Maple Valley district for several years. Wolff said Wednesday he has no definite plans on how he will spend his retirement. “I haven’t made up my mind,” he said, but added he has had invitations to go south for the winter and to bring his golf clubs. “It will depend on the weather,” Wolff commented. At Wednesday’s party, Jerry Reese presented Wolff with a plaque on behalf of the entire school staff, including support personnel. It is inscribed, “to Carroll J. Wolff in recognition for 28 years of loyal service as superintendent of the Maple Valley school system. July 1, 1962 Dec. 24, 1990.” More photos on page 2 Teacher Jerry Reese (right) presented Wolff with a plaque on behalf of school staff and support person­ nel. The inscription notes Wolff's "28 years of loyal service as superintendent of the Maple Valley school system."___________________ , v. , . j./t In This Issue... • Retiring superintendent honored • Co-op nursery setties in new home • Slain Eaton deputies remembered �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 — Page 2 Kellogg Elementary School girls enjoy lunch hour workouts Tuesdays and Thursdays have been extra fun days recently for fifth- and sixth­ grade gijrls at Kellogg School in Nashville. After lunch on those two days, the students gather in the gym for a session of aerobic exercises under direc­ tion of teacher Sandy Briggs. “It has been fun,” said Briggs, who initiated the pro- gram shortly after began. So far, only girls have been involved. Their program Thanksgiving. Besides group exercies and will end soon. aerobics,_ bics,_ the girls take turns “Maybe we can have a grotip^ • ; t?jysj(exiercise program) after g routines to taped music for ah, Christmas,” added Briggs. audience comprised ofthe reSt . of the group. Participation in the program is by choice, and Briggs said only a couple of girls have Barry County COA dropped out since the sessions lunch menu set / I Write us a Letter! ;( f ( i l j / | } / j j5 • The Maple Valley News welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on sub­ jects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help /ou: I / J• i ( / / • : ‘Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. ’Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. ’Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. »The News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punc­ tuation. «Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Maple Valley News P.O. Box A Nashville, Ml 49073 | : f I I i j • I / i • • ( | Wednesday, Dec. 26 New England fish cakes, beets, diced tomatoes, bread, oleo, cake. Thursday, Dec. 27 Chicken cacciatore, Ccen caccatore, asparagus, carrots, pineapple. Friday, Dec. 28 Pork and gravy, mashed potatoes, creamy slaw, com bread, oleo, peach crisp. Monday, Dec. 31 Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 1 Closed. Events Wednesday, Dec. 26 Hastings, singalong. Thursday Dec. 27 Thursday, Hastings, cards or crafts; Nashville, bingo. Friday, Dec. 28 - Hastings cards; Nashville, popco popcorn; Woodland, blood pressure. Monday, Dec. 31 - Closed. Tuesday, Jan. 1 - Closed. Girls in fifth and sixth grade at Kellogg Elementary have been working out two days a week in an aerobics class led by teacher Sandy Briggs. The lunch-hour ses­ sions are held in the school gym. LCC classes available at Vermontville, Lake O Area residents can perk up the winter months by taking classes at a Lansing Com­ munity College Learning Center in Vermontville or Lake Odessa. Students may enroll on Thursday, Jan. 3, at Lakewood and Maple Valley High Schools from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lakewood course offerings include “Intoductory Psychology” and “American Government.” Maple Valley will offer “Antiques and Collectibles.” For more information, con­ tact Lakewood Public Schools at (616) 374-8897, Maple Valley Public Schools at (517) 852-9275 or the LCC Conti­ nuing Education office at 483-1860. Classes begin Jan. 6. Avalanche of gifts collected, from front _ Families receiving the to the baskets this year and baskets were referred by the sought donations. Carl’s Department of Social Service Market gave fresh oranges, and local churches. Most and Norman’s Inc., a Battle were able to pick up the Creek produce wholesaler, baskets Saturday at the donated bananas for the church. In some cases, the Nashville project. baskets were delivered. Retiring Supt. Carroll Wolff honored at open house last week ©EACE ON EARTH Merry Christmas from us to you. We appreciate your friendship and trust. Hosio^anenat DAVID D. ROSIER — FUNERAL DIRECTOR Serving Sunfield and Surrounding Area (517) 566-8141 Carroll and Marge Wolff prepare to serve one of the cakes at a Wednesday open house honoring his retirement from 28 years as superintendent of the Maple Valley School District. Area Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass........... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.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 Sunday School ......10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: AWANA........... 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meetin .... 7 p.m. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Church Service 11 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH North State, Nashville ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. REV. RON K. BROOKS 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. REV. RICHARD YOUNG NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH The informal open house in the high school library afforded guests an opportunity to chat with the Wolffs and to extend wishes for a happy retirement. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Sun. School . .9:30 a.m. 1:00 a.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sun. Schoo .9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .... 7 p.m. Wed. Service............. 7 p.m. OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.............11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 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 FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SALLEY NOLEN 7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 — Page 3 Local FFAers take part in Youth Livestock Show The Maple Valley chapter of the FFA took part in the 59th annual West Michigan Livestock Show Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Barn. Students from area schools participated in judging con- Obituaries William Burden (Bill) Hines, Jr SUNFIELD William Burden (Bill) Hines, Jr., 58 of Sunfield passed away Tues­ day, December 11,1990 after a short illness. Mr. Hines was bom June 30, 1932 in Penrose, Colorado. He moved to Michigan at the age ofseven years. He attended the Old Figg School and graduated from Sunfield High School in 1950. He was married to his first wife, Patricia Putman in 1954 and they had three children, Kathy, Greg and Tami. In 1964 he married his second wife, Jan Tronjo and they had two child­ ren, Randy and Dawn. Jan had four children from a previous marriage, Denise, Dian, Kevin and Victor. After graduation, Bill went to work at Oldsmobile where he spent 16 years. While at Olds., he had a two year tour of duly with the United States Navy. Following Oldsmobile, he worked for two years for Roy Wonsor, a local carpenter. After leaving Wonsor’s employment he worked as a contractor in Texas and Cali- fomia until about two years ago when he moved back to his mother’s home. The past two years, Bill has lived with his mother, Gladys Gragg and brother, Roy Hines at 4424 Eaton Hwy., Sunfield. Surviving are children, Kathy, Greg, Tami, Randy and Dawn; mother, Gladys Gragg; brothers, Roy, James (Char­ lene), Joseph and Vernon (Maxine) and sister, Monieta (Forest); step children, Denise, Dian, Kevin and Victor; grand­ children, Randy, Jr., Jolie, Corey, Amanda, Tish, Chad, Cynthia, Bret and eight step grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by father, William Burden Hines, Sr.; brother, Harold and step father, Fay (Pat) Gragg. Funeral services were held Friday, December 14 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. test, judging sheep, hogs and beef. This year the attendance was greater than any other year. The contest consisted of two divisions, individual and team. The individual division in­ cluded juniors, ages 9 to 14, and seniors, 15 to 21. The top two individuals were Chris Smith and Phil Smith, both of Ovid-Elsie. In the senior divi­ sion, 76 individuals par­ ticipated and Joel Butler of Fremont and Maple Valley was third. The livestock show was held after the judging contests. Animals exhibited were hogs, sheep and cattle. Maple Valley showed only hogs and placed first through fourth in senior showmanship. First in steer showmanship was Ron Bjork and first in sheep showmanship was Aaron Meade. Tina Snedegar won hog showmanship and Maple Valley and Brian the overall sweepstakes Guikema of Fremont were the showmanship. two top individuals. First in the steer market Teams were made up of class was Ron Bjork of Lake freshmen and sophomores for Odessa. First in prospect the junior team and seniors steers were Ron Bjork and and juniors for the senior Robin Bowers. Overall steer team. The Saranac FFA champion was Ron Bjork. junior team took first and Fre­ The sheep market class was mont was second. The junior won by Maggie Dingerson in team from Maple Valley plac­ individual and pen. Swine ed fourth. Among senior market class was won by Tina teams, first place was the Snedegar, both individual and Saranac FFA, second was pen. Recycling project volunteers honored Community volunteers in­ volved with recycling ygpprojects throughout Eaton County were recognized at a special dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5. The dinner was held at the First Presbyterian Church iin Dimondale, which also runs a community-based recycling center. The recognition dinner, which was hosted by the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, honored the following groups and individuals for significantt contributions towards improving the environment: • Student Alliance For The Environment, • Potterville Area Recycl­ ing Committee, • Charlotte Area Recycling Effort, u • Sunfield Boy Scout Troop No. 157 • Delta. Tow,nship 2000 + Future Needs Committee, • Charlotte Boy Scout Troop No. 45, • Olivet Community Recycling, • Donis Grove, • God’s Environmental Stewardship Project, • First Presbyterian Church of Dimondale, • Eaton Rapids Recycling, • The Recyclers of In­ gham, Eaton and Clinton counties, • Grand Ledge Recycling Committee. Eaton County Commis­ sioners, representatives from State Senator John Schwarz, State Representative Frank Fitzgerald and Congressman Howard Wolpe’s offices, and members of the Designated Implementing Agency were on hand to help recognize the important achievements made by these community groups. There is still your Christmas Shopping Come in and let us help you make last minute selections. We will be closed December 25th & 26th FREE Gift Wrapping Hometown Apparel "Yeeie Family ily Clof 1016 4th Avenue,-Lake Odessa is i- Lewis W. Schulze_ NASHVILLE - Lewis W. Schulze, 82 of 9344 Scott Road, Nashville, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 1990 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Schulze was born on December 9, 1908 in Nashvil­ le, the son of Otto and Flora (Moore) Schulze. He was a lifelong Nashville resident and graduated from Nashville High in 1927. He farmed until he had an accident and then owned and operated the Nashville Confectionars Store after the Diamante family. He then owned and operated his heavy equipment business in the 60s and 70s. He enjoyed hunting and was an excellent artist and did chalk talks for youth fellowship groups at the Nash­ ville Evangelical Church. He was a kind and devoted son taking care of his mother for 16 years. His many friends enjoyed his sense of humor and his happy outlook on life. Mr. Schulze is survived by his sister, Feme Green, Nash­ ville; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Schulze and sisters, Gertrude Noban, Edna Vender and Frieda Trim. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22 at Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Ron Brooks officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Lewis Schulze Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. d Stay in out of the cold. At Eaton Federal’s Drive-Up ATM, you can do your banking without ever leaving the comfort of your car. So don’t be left out in the cold . . . Get your SPIRIT CARD today, and start enjoying the convenience of using Charlotte’s only DRIVE-UP ATM. AT EATON FEDERAL WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. DONATE A TOY Eaton Federal EQUAL I0ISIK LENDER Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO December 24 — Open 9:00 - 1:00 MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY • 6:30 P.M. Monday-Friday 9:00-4:30, Saturday 9:00-Noon Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:15 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office — Charlotte — 543-3880 Nashville — 852-1830 Eaton Rapids — 663-1551 Olivet — 749-2811 Once again this year, Eaton Federal will be collecting unwrapped toys for delivery by the Fire Department on Christmas Eve. Or bring in your new hats, scarves and mittens for our Mitten Tree. A a i<fr i­ d ,s e n 1, it 1. I ) I ) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 — Page 4 Christmas was the top news of sixty years ago today Holiday items and other tid­ bits filled the Nashville News published on Christmas Day, 1930. To see what interested Nashville folks exactly 60 years ago today, let's look at the The News issue of Dec. 25, 1930: News in Brief — The Christmas festivities in the way ofchurch programs and Sunday School departmental and class parties have been under way all week and have been numerous and varied in character and very successful, each in its own way. — Santa Claus will be at Beedle Bros, store Christmas morning from 8 until 10 o’clock, and there will be free candy and oranges for the children. — The Philathea class en­ joyed its December party at the Community House Friday evening. During the evening a candle service was displayed, impressing the solemnity of Christmas. Musical numbers were introduced, games were enjoyed and refreshments served. — Last week found us hav­ ing both summer and winter weather, with not too much heat nor too much zero weather, nor too much snow, but a taste of each. — And now there’s the Christmas tree robber! Portland is having an epidemic of thievery and one ofthe latest forms of thievery is stealing the colored electric lights from the trees in the business district. — A. G. Murray has disposed of the last Newfoundland pup he has for sale at the present time to two men connected with the Battle Creek store of Sears & Roebuck, for a very nice cash price. Mr. Murray has been raising Newfoundlands for the past seven years. In that time he has sold 15 to Canadian parties and 18 in the states. — Ivy Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will have a housewarming Tuesday even­ ing, Dec. 30, when they will have the first meeting in the new hall in the Gribbin Block. The initial meeting will be a family party for all Pythians and their families and friends. The event begins with a potluck supper at 7 o’clock, and this will be followed with cards and possibly dancing. On the following Tuesday night the new officers of the lodge will be installed. — Morning Glory Rebekah Lodge met Friday evening, transacted routine business, draped the charter for a deceased member, Mrs. Caroline Appelman, and ar­ ranged installation, which takes place on the first Friday in January. — Maurer Bros., road con­ tractors ofMaple Grove, have been awarded an eight-mile contract near Cadillac. — Coach Hawthorn of Hastings High School lost his car from the school grounds BILL’S t 'ty $ SPORT PUB X/) Lake Odessa 374-8113 • S New Year's Eve Party $15 couple • Call For Reservations LAKEVIEW LANES • 374-4881 • > > Reservations $7) New Year’s Eve SCOTCH DOUBLES Dec. 31st • 10:00 pan.&t $25 per couple • Cash Prizes • Favors • Snacks • Champagne at Midnight Dancing Afterwards in LoungeC’H til 3:00 a.m. D.J. Music 50’s, 60’s, 70’s r yfb one night last week and as soon as he could look up his license number the theft was phoned to East Lansing and broadcast over the state radio. Thursday night Battle Creek officers called up and said it had been stolen by Battle Creek boys who were out on parole from the state refor­ matory school. They had driven to Hastings in a Battle Creek car, which they left there. — One day last week Mrs. Roy Knoll, living north of town on the river road, was visiting Mrs. Joe Mix. She tied her horse in front of the house. Evidently the horse became tired, broke loose and started to run down Mill Street to the post office, from there down Main Street. Several men rushed out into the street, trying to stop it. Just then Kenneth Cross came out of the post office, recognized the horse and started after it on a run. After turning a number of comers, making many jumps and pass­ ing several automobiles, he caught the horse in front of Martin Graham’s residence, and drove it back, meeting Mrs. Knoll near the school house. She had been wonder­ ing where her horse had gone and if she would have to walk home through the snow. — Mr. C. T. Hess was hostess to the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church for its Christmas par­ ty. There was a program and stunts, with refreshments for some 30 ladies, an enjoyable affair. Mrs. Hess was assisted by a group of ladies, with Mrs. Vance as chairman, and the others were Mrs. Hale Sackett, Mrs. Gordon Ed­ monds, Mrs. Carl Lentz, Mrs. J. C. Hurd, Mrs. Charles Higdon and Mrs. Hugh Wilson. — Mrs. Eva Brumm and Mrs. Emma Wilkinson enter­ tained the C.C. class Friday at the pleasant country home of Mrs. Brumm. A chicken din­ ner and all that goes with it was served at one o’clcok. Judging by the amount eaten, we will say those two ladies know how to make good things to eat, especially biscuits. During the business meeting, arrangements were made to furnish and distribute food, clothing and bedding to several needy families. A mo­ tion also carried to contribute a certain amount to the pastor’s salary. The election ofofficers resulted as follows: president, Emma Wilkinson; vice president, Eva Brumm; secretary and treasurer, Susie Kraft. Attention was then turned to the real live Christmas tree, from which each one received a very pret­ ty as well as useful gift. All agreed the day was very pleasantly and profitably spent. —' Santa Claus came by airplane Sunday to bring gifts to the 100 children of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Na- A "real live Christmas tree" captured the attention of a Nashville ladies' group at a holiday gathering in a member's home in 1930. Household trees were not so common then. Early in this century only the richest families had Christmas trees. Others often exchanged gifts under trees at local churches or schools. This circa-1900 photo from the Len Feighner collection shows a home tree decorated with what appear to be fancy handkerchiefs. Perhaps they were gifts, as other presents are displayed nearby. "Chrismtas festivities in the way of church program and Sunday School departmental and class parties have been under way all week," noted The Nashville News Dec. 25, 1930. One such party was held in the basement of the Evangelical Church, seen here sometime after 1926, when the 1885-86 structure added base­ ment facilities. The tower and north wing were added in 1903. This building is now a portion of Nashville Baptist Church. tional Home near Eaton Rapids. The flying Santa was William A. Veach of the Detroit police department. — Jobs were scarce and rides not so numerous, leambed Frederick Mull and Robert Sandborn, who expected to pick up rides and earn money enough en route to pay ex­ penses. They returned to Portland after reaching Oklahoma City on their way to California. All along the trunk lines were strangers signaling for rides and drivers were not as accommodating as the boys had expected. In Missouri the boys bought a second-hand car and came back “on their own.” — Over in Vermontville times seems to deal very kind­ ly with its residents, as witness the number of those who have passed the four­ score mark. The Echo last week related that Alec Lake, well-known resident of Ver­ montville, now staying with his daughter, Mrs. Lydia Bale of Fennville, and father of John Lake of Nashville, would celebrate his 99th birth­ day Christmas Day and that he was feeling fine 10 days before when visited by his son, E. D. Lake. Among the residents of the village who are past the 80 mark, The Echo lists Mr. Henry Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Stone, Mrs. Cindrilla Mosier, Mrs. S. A. Fuller, Mrs. Charles VanEpps, Miss Mary Lackey, Mrs. Julia Ham­ mond, Mr. and Mrs. Asa J. Brown, Mrs. Julia Leonard, Dr. C. S. Snell, Mrs. Etta Hallenbeck, Mrs. Mary Morehouse, Mr. Henry Cross and Elder J. W. Roach. Others who still call Vermont­ ville home, but are staying elsewhere, are: Mrs. William Tarbell, 90, with her daughter, Mrs. House; Mrs. David Young, 83, with Mrs. Browning at Holland; and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Olin, 86 and 81, in Charlotte with their daughter, Mrs. Clark. — Miss Edna M. Schulze (former Nashville resident) of Detroit is a member of the Detroit Symphony Choir, which has been invited to broadcast over a coast-tocoast hookup on Christmas eve from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The choir will sing from Handel’s Messiah, and will be accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They can be heard in this vicinity over WXYZ. — Sunday school classes taught by Mrs. Roy Brumm and Coy Brumm enjoyed an evening of banquetting and a social time Thursday evening last week in the basement of the Evangelical Church, with about 45 present. Mrs. Brumm has a class of girls, and Mr. Brumm a class of boys. — L. W. Feighner has returned from a business trip through southwestern Michigan. — Roe Tuttle, formerly of Nashville, has gone to Baltimore, Md., where he returns to the employ of the Glenn L. Wheeler Co., Continued on next page We wish you a Merry Christmas Many thanks for your kind support. "The Mirrors image wim.oi.2 iujaa& Hair Stylist for Men, Women and Children 111 N. MAIN, NASHVILLE 852-9192 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, December 24, 1990 Memories of the past, makers of planes for the government. Mrs. Tuttle, who has been ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Wheaton of Vermont­ ville, expected to join him there for Christmas. — Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Smith and family of North Nashville have moved in Floyd Evert’s house on the south side. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilkes and family of Ver­ montville have moved in the Abel Eaton residence on the south side. — Miss Genevieve Hafner is home from M.S.C. for Christmas vacation. — Miss Frieda Hecker of the Nashville State Bank was in Lansing Friday afternoon. — Rudolph Wotring ofAnn Arbor is home for the Christmas holidays. — Miss Elizabeth Smith of Kalamazoo College came home Saturday to spend her two weeks vacation with her parents. — Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Henrietta Deller was given a birthday and farewell surprise party by the ladies of the neighborhood. A potluck supper was served. Mrs. Deller goes to Charlotte Christmas Day for the winter. — Nashville’s permanent Christmas tree in the park is very pretty in its Yuletide dress of colored electric lights for evening, and at times a fluffy white dress of fresh snow adds to its beauty. — A permanent Christmas tree has been given to Ver­ montville by Ray Anderson, son of Charles Anderson, a former prominent Vermont­ ville resident. It has been plac­ ed in a comer ofthe park near the church and is decorated with colored electric lights for TOOLS Air Compressors, Air Tools, Air Accessories, Socket Sets, Power Tools, Auto Equipment, Body Tools, Wood Working Equipment, Tool Boxes & Cabinets, Drill Press and Accessories, Vises, Fans. C* W TOOL SALES GLMERAL MERCHtlDISf 3 Miles Noth of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 the Christmas season. — Mr. and Mrs. Ben Reynolds have bought the residence formerly belonging to the late Mrs. L. McKinnis, and will make some changes before moving to the place. — Robert Kraft of Kintchener, Ontario, Canada, is expected here for an over Christmas visit with E. C. Kraft and son Louis. — J. W. Beedle, local manager of Beedle Bros., will spend a few days with relatives at Bluffton, Ind. His brother, R. T. Beedle of Owosso, who is associated with him in business, is here helping with the Christmas trade and will remain while his brother is away. — The air was a little tense here Saturday with reports of short-changing at Clarksville, a robbery of a hundred dollars’ worth of loot from Faulkner’s drug store at Mid­ dleville Friday night, reports of several hundred pounds of butter taken before that from a creamery at Delton, but nothing developed locally. — Charles Dahlhouser is able to be out again after his severe illness. — Mrs. Cora Parks, teacher in the Albion schools, her daughter, Miss Edith Parks, student at Albion Col­ lege, and another daughter, Miss Mabie Parks, a teacher at River Rouge, are holiday visitors in Nashville, opening their home for their sojourn. — Fifteen baskets for Christmas for local families were being made up the first of the week by the Odd Fellows, who have started a relief movement. — When we went to tfje post office this morning we found out just what was the matter with us. There was a slip that said something about “Vermontville delayed in two wrecks” or something to that effect, in our box. It had pro­ bably stuck to some of our mail but it somehow describes the situation of most of us at this season after squeezing out time to write cards to the four comers of the earth, get some gifts that someone else wants, wrap them on the sly, and keep the “home fires buring” and business on the jump. So say we all of us. Maple Valley boys turn out with Christmas toys Large trucks and small ones, autos, snowplows, graders, railroad engines, a helicopter and an airplane were among the toys turned out recently by Maple Valley students in Mike Schneiderhan’s woodworking shop. Assisting in the project were others in a drafting class taught by Schneiderhan. Members of his mechanical design class designed the toys on a CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) system. Altogether, about 12 boys ’ worked on the project to turn out 30 toys. Last Thursday they donated their handiwork to help brighten Christmas for local needy children. On hand to accept the gifts were Michele Hoffman, chairman of the “Wish Upon A Star” campaign and Lois Elliston, head of Nashville’s Community Christmas Basket program. Hoffman said the toys would be included in baskets going to families with children ages 6 to 15. Toys Turned out by drafting and woodworking students at Maple Valley Hiah school will brighten Christmas for needy area children. Some who worked on the pro|ect are seen with a few of the creations donated to the Nashville Community Christmas Basket program. Accepting are co-chairs Michele Hoffman (left) and Lois Elliston. Students (back row, from left) are Travis Hokanson, Shawn Redman Travis Norton, Jerome Wallicezk, Tim Schilz, (front, from left) Jason Hook, Jacob Williams, Shawn Carter and Neil Priesman. Latest contributions to Putnam Library The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory of Fred Ackett by Annetta Dingman, Wallace and Elinore Graham, Gretchen Pixley, Leon and Helen Ackett, and the Nashville Garden Club. In memory of Neil Emerick by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Meade, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Meade and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rasey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sandbrook and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith and family. Other donations have been in memory of Thelma Stewart by Bill and Bonnie Maker, and Harry and Ruth Jones; in memory of George Frith by Gretchen Pixley; in memory of Margaret Wagner by Gret­ chen Pixley; in memory of Maude Ackett by Leon and Helen Ackett; in memory of Joseph Marcotte by Grace Marcotte, Fred Marcotte and Johannah Chmielewski; and in memory of George Kellogg by Nathan and LaDuska Sheldon. A gift has been received in appreciation of Rod Cook by Township of Castleton. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll and names of donors will be listed in the Book of Contributors. Our Hopes For The New Year Are Soaring! Wishing you peace, prosperity and joy in the approaching year. Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family OPEN: Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lk. Rd. 852-9481 MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate 5AHTA'5 COMIMG! Here's wishing you a Joy-filled Christmas. We're so very glad to say thanks. Bob's service Shop S. Wellman Road Nasvhille, Ml * 852-9377 ] 610 ’82 CUTLASS V8 autom. PB/ PS, windows & seats. Air, cruise, AM/FM stereo, $1,200 OBO. Days 517-726-1166 or evening 517-852-9142. ’84 RANGER 4 cyl., 4 speed, AM/FM radio cassette, $1,500 OBO. 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Outside of town. 3 plus bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, skylights, main floor laundry & a 2 car garage. "Country setting" — Call Sandy for more details. (CH-333) NEAR VERMONTVILLE: 20 1.5 ACRE BUILDING LOTS at edge POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - NEW LISTING: of town — blacktop road and land contract terms. $6,200 up. (VL-359) Great building sites for walk­ out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. (VL-247) Maple Valley Schools. Between Hastings & Nashville. Call Sandy for information. (CH-372) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRES BUILDING LOTS - Black­ top road near town. Land contract terms. Priced from k $11,900 up. (VL-359) $58,000! LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS: VACANT LAND: ACRES • PRICE JUST LISTED - IN NASHVILLE - 2 lots on Reed St. with older 2 BR mobile home and a build­ ing for garage & workshop. (N-371) REDUCED!! Rolling, some trees, good building sites, “country view." Located between Nashville & Hastings. Call Hubert Dennis. (VL-365) APPROX. 40 ACRES - POLE 10 ACRES WITH BARN Are You Thinking «< SELLING? or BUYING? Give us a call! A �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 — Page 6 Maple Valley Co-op nursery settles in new location by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter After three months of being “homeless,” the Maple Valley Co-operative Nursery School moved into its new quarters last week, just in time for Christmas parties. The first classes in the renovated United Methodist annex building (former Trini­ ty Gospel Church) were held last Monday. The school tem­ porarily had been using Maple Grove Township’s Communi­ ty Center. Troubles for the 16-year-old co-operative began last fall when the school lost its longtime home in the old United Methodist parsonage, which was moved to make way for the current church ex­ pansion project. The nursery school was to have quarters in that new addition, but various problems slowed the construc­ tion schedule. Meanwhile, the United Methodists offered the co-op temporary quarters in their annex building, one block east of the church. This was fine until an inspector from the state’s Department of Social Services, which must license such operations, decided that those quarters were not accep­ table without repairs and imrpovements estimated to run some $2,000. Many ofthe re­ quired changes had to do with S E G R fire safety. Rose Heaton, vice president of the Maple Valley Co-op, spearheaded a drive to keep the school open, asking for community support. Response was good. Earl Furlong, of Furlong Heating and Refrigeration, of­ fered to make necessary repairs in the annex quarters at no cost for his labor. Lloyd S A E Christmas parties were held during three classes of Maple Valley Co-op students last week. This happy group is enjoying ice cream cone cupcakes in their new surroundings. E T I * S N O N G S -o o o o o o o o o o o o o o May your family be blessed with peace, health and happiness. HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD IN NASHVILLE 1 Block East on 852-0882 the Tracks Wolever also assisted, and Tom Brandenburg of Ver­ montville, owner of Branden­ burg Drywall, volunteered his services. After several weeks of work, and a cleaning blitz last weekend by parents, the school was ready to open. “It is shaping up real well,” noted Heaton. “A DSS inspector was here Tues­ day and said there are only a few minor adjustments to be made. We don’t see any more problems.” Classes, under the direction of teacher Marilyn Swiatek of Hastings, resumed last week. Each child attends nursery school for two hours a day, twice a week. Forenoon classes are held every day but Friday, and afternoon classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday. The school now has a enrollment of 28 students, all in the range of 3 to 4 years old. The DSS license permits the school to have up to 18 children per class, so there still are openings available. Interested parents may call “Winter will soon be here in full force, and with it comes the increased chance of a fire occurring in your home,” says Eaton County SheriffAr­ thur Kelsey. Statistics show that more than 1,000 home fires occur daily in the United States, and in those fires, about 7,000 people a year die. To prevent home fires, peo­ ple should make fire safety checks part of normal winterizing routines. Test the batteries in the smoke alarm. Have the fireplace or wood burning stove checked for buildup of creosote, a substance that accumulates in chimneys that could literally burst into flames at high temperature. Burn leaves only if legal, and under close supervision. Christmas is a time to use extra caution to prevent home fires. Real Christinas trees often dry Out and are suscepti­ ble to fire if located near heating ducts or open flames such as candles or fireplaces. Make sure not to overload outlets by plugging in too many Christmas lights. Check light strings for cuts and loose connections at the plugs. Also, use caution when burn­ ing wrapping paper in a fireplace, it ignites quickly. “If a home fire does oc­ cur,” says Kelsey, “there are three fire safety steps that can save your life, if followed properly.” First, remind your family to drop to the floor if a fire is discovered. Ifclothing catches fire, the sheriff says to remember this saying — “stop, drop and roll.” A second step is to teach Business Services i — NOTICE — I i i i The offices of the ... Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Maple Valley News Sun & News and the Lakewood News will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 24 and 25 and will re-open on Wednesday, December 26 at 8:00 a.m. we will also be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 31 and January 1 and will re-open Wednesday, Januaryy 2 at 8:00 a.m.1 I .I. Have a Safe & Happy Holiday BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. GIVE A GIFT CERTIFI­ CATE. $29.95 Wash, wax, clean your car. Call for appoint­ ment Maple Valley Auto body 517-726-1166.______________ R O OFIN G-S IDINGREMO DELING-NEW CONSTRUCTION give us a call - we do it all. HENEY CONSTRUCTION 1-517-852-9945.___________ I I 1 I s S Rose Heaton at Nashville Village Hall for details. In addition to monthly tui­ tion and fees for equipment, etc., parents must volunteer on a rotating basis to serve as teacher’s aides and janitorial staff. Sheriff urges fire prevention during holidays ^NAMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMKMHMHMHMHNAMHlMHMHMHNfi 1 Trying out some of the playroom fixtures at the new home of the Maple Valley Co-op Nursery School last Wednesday were Jesse Burger (left) and Matthew Dunham. s l £ I I I £s II I I § I VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING licensed and insured. Free estimates. 543-1002. Help Wanted your family to crawl through smoke. The head should be kept low and the hands should be kept in front ofthe body in order to “feel” your way through a smoke filled room. Finally, make sure the en­ tire family has several escape routes from all areas of die house. Designate a meeting place outside ofthe home. To make sure everyone understands the rules, run fire drills on a regular basis. And when you’re out of the house, stay out. “Please use these steps,” says Kelsey. “Let’s make this a fire-free winter in Eaton County. . Thanks so much for your friendship and patronage. HELP WANTED: Body man, experience necessary. Phone 517-726-1166 or 852-9142. We will be CLOSED Saturday, Dec. 29th Jg Community Notices ». KENT OIL COMPANY MERRY CHRISTMAS Mike and Sherry Jansen From Your Far Away Friends IMWABMMfei.MHMHMHMKMHMHMH MH MHMHMHMHMKMKMHni£ Phone 852-9210 735 Durkee (M-66) Nashville, Ml �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 — Page 7 Sheriff Kelsey presents local teen with life saving honors Among the many agenda items for the Eaton County Board of Commissioners Wednesday was the swearing in of new members, including First District (Sunfield, Vermontville) Commissioner John Fisher of Sunfield, left. He replaces Edgar Fleetham, second from left, who retired. ’"’Rm#, <4 rm'W (tatnltih' rtWik tile iiniig, tWssW ataktar iffrtaffi Hsttujiij i" w nj itawWii xffitdroom. n eartthetn- "fatrfai' itdtsoft gntej/kin moffte i Until 11 metong Camy. the man's life." by Shelly Sulser Edgel, then 16, was home Staff Writer CHARLOTTE - Shannan when the accident occurred Edgel, 17, of Sunfield near her house at Clinton Trail and Dow Road. School Township was among 13 civilians and police personnel had recessed for the summer commended by Eaton County just two days before, after Sheriff Art Kelsey in she aced a first aid class Charlotte Wednesday for their taught by Robert Vietch as a unit of physical education at successful life saving efforts. Edgel and Deputy Kevin Lakewood High School. "I'd like to thank you for Hearld were presented with Meritorious Service certifi­ inviting me here today," cates in front of the Eaton Edgel told the Board. "I County Board of would also like to thank my Commissioners for their first aid instructor who roles in the survival of 76- taught me everything I year-old Henry Dumonceaux needed to do at that time. I of Kalamazoo after a traffic only did what was needed." Though she has said she mishap last summer. "On June 8, 1990, does not see herself as a hero, Shannan Edgel and Kevin Shannan will be hailed as a Hearld provided direct pres­ key player in saving sure to the chest of a man Dumonceaux in an upcoming who had been struck by a episode of the CBS televi­ piece of scrap metal while sion program, Rescue 911. driving down the road, M­ The segment was filmed on Sunfield 50," said Kelsey. "They con­ location in trolled the bleeding, saving Township in late October, with Edgel, her father Bernie Fassett Body Shop imJuKii.^ • PHONE • (517) “ HOURS — 8 a*m't0 5 p,rn* MonFXhrU 726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and rust repair Discount for Cash Claims Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml and Hearld re-enacting their parts in the story. On hand to congratulate Edgel and Hearld, as well as other award recipients were commissioner Connie Burgess and Board Chairman Leonard Peters. Also commended for meri­ torious service were: • Warren Caruss, civilian: "On Nov. 2, 1990, Mr. Caruss was traveling into Dimondale just after mid­ night when he observed flames coming from un­ derneath a car parked at a res­ idence. He immediately had a neighbor call the fire depart­ ment and risked his life and pulled the man that was in the vehicle to safety just as the car became engulfed in flames." • Corrections officers Richard Pruden and Deanna Merren: "On July 24, 1990, an inmate of the Eaton County Jail was suffering a heart attack and had labored breathing from a blocked airway. Merren and Pruden cleared the airway and stabi­ lized his condition until the ambulance arrived." • Ronald Boyer, Wesley LeMarble, civilians: "On Sept. 26, 1990, while on duty with the Charlotte Area EMS, Ronald Boyer and Wesley LeMarble tackled and rolled a person who had in­ tentionally set himself on fire, to the ground, putting the fire out, thus saving the Detective Leonard Benden, fourth from left, poses for photographs with his fellow award recipients at the Eaton County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday in Charlotte. Benden received a Letter of Commendation from Sheriff Art Kelsey for cleverly collaring a man suspected of robbing the Independent Bank of Vermontville last July. At far right is Shannan Edgel of Sunfield Township, who received a life saving award. man's life." • Deputy Kevin Smock, Sergeant Marion Kayne, Deputy Mark Layher, Michael Mather, civilian: "On Nov. 29, 1989, a dis­ traught man was underneath his car's gas tank, armed with two knives and threatening to commit suicide by cutting his throat or setting a fire to blow himself up. The above listed people acted quickly without regard for their own safety, getting the man out from underneath the car and disarming him." • Mary Louise Hart and Earl D. Battin, ni, civilians: "On May 4, 1990, a man Cut College Costs! Attend the College in your community! 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MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • Phone 852-2070 j i I I 219 Main Street Nashville • 852-0845 OPEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main Nashville Phone... 852-9931 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 — Page 8 Kellogg sixth-graders learn lessons of gingerbread house creation Pinata contest winners named Many clever designs were exhibited in the gingerbread houses made by Sandy Brigg's sixth-graders at Kellogg school. Winners of the annual pinata contest in Shannon Fineout's first-year Spanish Class at Maple Valley High School were announced last week. (From left) Becky Corkwell took fifplace with her creation of Marge Simpson; Brad Sansom was first with Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer; Lisa Wood stands in for Stacee Hawkins, whose 7-Up Spot won second; Karon Rhodes took fourth with her Teddy Bear; and Natallie Haeck earned third with her clown head. Students have worked at home on the project since Thanksgiving. The pinata is a traditional candy-filled holiday treat in Mexico. ed to describe their “dream house” and then to envision a house according to the description in a poem “My House.” The results were pleasing to the eye, as well as to the sense of smell, and in the end may be pleasing to the sense of taste. The houses were displayed last week in the hallway outside Briggs’ The public is invited to at­ classroom, filling the air with tend a “Growth, No Growth a nostalgic holiday aroma. or Managed Growth” seminar A multitude of ingredients besides traditional ginger­ Thursday, Jan. 3, at the bread was used to construct cafetorium at the Eaton In­ the houses. These included termediate School, 1790 E. Packard, Charlotte. pretzel sticks (for a log The seminar, sponsored by house), graham crackers (to the Eaton Cooperative Exten­ resemble gingerbread), sion Service as part of the frosted mini-wheat cereal (for Leadership Forum Project, a snow-covered thatched roof), licorice twists, M & will be held from 7 to 9:30 M’s, raisins, gum drops, can­ p.m. As the 1-69 Cooridor heads dy canes and more. One building even had towards competition, a major stained glass windows formed thoroughfare will connect Lansing and the Battle with homemade hard candy. Creek/Marshall areas. New Clever ideas were exhibited not only in the construction of homes and potential growth in industry and business leaves the houses, but also in the scenery and other details used little doubt in the minds of state planners that Eaton in the settings. Some included miniature County’s population will con­ decorated Christmas trees tinue to expand well into the fashioned from candy or 21st century. Growth can be looked at as cereal, one included a ginger­ bread dog house, another had a positive influence on an area bringing new resources and a front walk made of raisins, These youngsters (from front) Teri Sessions, Joshua and one had a pond created jobs for people. Yet growth Thorne, Dana Hamilton, Scott Rooks and Marin Smith, with a home-cooked hard can­ that is too rapid places stresses on roads, school systems, land dy mixture. are among those who made gingerbread houses as an One student had even taken use and local resources. educational project. the time to add miniature foot­ prints in the “snow” surroun­ Recycling mini-grants ding his gingerbread house. After fellow Kellogg awarded in county students had an opportunity to The second round of 1990 view the tempting display, the Eaton County Recycling and sixth-graders took their crea­ Composting Mini-Grants have tions home for more holiday been awarded. enjoyment. Organizations receiving mini-grants this round include Community Notices First Presbyterian Church of Dimondale, Roxand AA/AL-ANON: Meetings at St. Township and Charlotte Area Cyrils Church Tuesdays at Recycling Effort. 8:00pm. The Eaton County mini­ grant program is designed to encourage and support local initiatives for recycling and ONE FLAWLESS REASON TO LEARN composting. Grant proposal requests totaling $14,000 ABOUT SKIN CARE FROM MARY KAY. were submitted during this round. YOUR COMPLEXION. Proposals that demonstrated regional cooperation and had Mary Kay has a personalized, proven-effective program specially the potential to divert signifi­ designed to meet your skin's individual needs. All basic skin cant amounts ofmaterial from care products are non-comedogenic and clinically tested for skin the waste stream were viewed irritancy and allergy. Most are safe for sensitive skin. Call today most favorably. for a free consultation and a complimentary facial. The Eaton County Recycl­ ing and Composting Mini­ Grant program has been fund­ ed again for 1991. Businesses and organizations interested in Independent Beauty Consultant receiving an application should contact the Resource SALLY MARTIN Recovery Agent at the Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service. J-Ad Graphics News Service Building gingerbread houses can be a an opportunity to learn many lessons, discovered students in the sixth-grade class of Sandy Briggs at Kellogg School in Nashville. The youngsters recently undertook the project of mak­ ing indiviudal gingerbread houses at home. But in the classroom, planning involved many facets, from graphing to creative problem solving. The students first were ask­ Growth seminar set for Jan. 13 ^L MARy KAy 726-1254 Mark Wyckoff, president of planning. There is no charge for this the Planning and Zoning Center of Lansing, will be the program. Advance registra­ evening’s main speaker. tion is required by calling the Wyckoff is one of the state’s Eaton Cooperative Service at most widely recognized 543-2310 or 372-5594, to authorities in community reserve a seat. Sheriff presents teen, went into the Clark Gas Station on W. Saginaw armed with a handgun and threatened the attendant for his money. Mary Hart and Earl Battin provided valuable and timely information lead­ ing to the suspect's appre­ hension. Sgt. Mike Clark and Sgt. James Welbes ap­ prehended the suspect in a busy parking lot with mini­ mum danger to the public." • Deputy Doug Burkhardt received a Letter of Commendation for his at­ tempt to save a life: "On Oct. 6, 1990, he monitored a Delta Fire call, realizing he was close to the scene he immediately responded and started CPR in an attempt to save a baby's life." Detective Leonard Benden also received a Letter of Commendation from Kelsey, recognizing his initiative for capturing a criminal. continuedfrom page 7 "On July 3, 1990, through diligent police work, discov­ ered the probable where­ abouts of the suspect in­ volved in a bank robbery of the Independent Bank of Vermontville. He posed as a taxicab driver and picked up the suspect" Kelsey handed out 10 let­ ters of commendation, 10 personal memorandums and one Sheriffs Commendation to Lt. Richard Deer, com­ mander of the Delta Township patrol. The meeting was the last to be attended by Edgar Fleetham as commissioner of the First District, which in­ cludes Sunfield and Vermontville. He was thanked for his service to the county. Sworn in to replace him was John Fisher of Sunfield, who was elected to the post Nov. 6. His term begins Jan. 1. Holiday Ideas A good Assortment ofDesigner Sweatshirts Proline Caps w/NBA and NFL Insignia *10.00 each S.M.A.A. Championship Sweatshirts & Caps Maple Valley Sweats ALL SIZES from Dad, Mom to Kids SPORT STUFF 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-1757 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 __Page 9 Mapes' family Florist to bring Nashville's newest business J-Ad Graphics News Service Opening last week just in time for the Christmas rush was Nashville's newest Main Street business, Mapes’ Fami­ ly Florist. Owned by Dennis and Can­ dice Mapes, the store is located at 107 N. Main St. in a building they renovated with family help. His father, Dale Mapes ofNashville and an un­ cle, Bob Jerrman, who was visiting here this summer from Southhampton, England, did most of the renovation work, said Dennis. The store is located in the north portion of the Gribbin Block, and had been empty for four years. Prior to that it was part of the Nashville Hardware store when that business was located in the Gribbin Block. Earlier it was restaurant for one year and a tavern for 25 years before that. Renovation has included in­ stalling a dropped ceiling, new carpeting and lighting, as well as opening the front of the building to natural light by adding a large picture win­ dow. An attractive exterior facade also was an improvement. ■ Gayle Scantlen of Battle Creek, sister to Dennis Mapes, will serve as manager of the store. She has ex­ perience in the floral business. Mapeses will sell fresh flowers as well as silk and dried floral arrangements, will make deliveries and hope to affiliate with a wire service. They also will handle the fill­ ing of cemetery urns. “We will pick up other lines as we go along,’* said Mapes. Dennis grew up in Battle Creek but his family spent summers at Thomapple Lake and he has longtime ties to Nashville. His parents now live on the Mapes’ family centennial farm on Butler Road. Dennis and his wife live in Fuller Heights in Nashville. They have two children, Sarah and Nicholas. Hours at Mapes’ Family Florist are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Orders may be placed by call­ ing 852-2050. Vermontville holiday lighting winners announced “ Wtlia Winners of the annual holi­ day lighting contest, spon­ sored by the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, were announced last week by Lisa Mulvany, chamber secretary. This year, the judging was done in two categories: “Traditional” and “Very Merry.” Taking top prize in the “Traditional” category of the residential division were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rothenberg of 350 N. Main St. In the “Very Merry” category, the top award went to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Orman of 243 E. Main St. Each winner will receive $15. In the merchant division, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lobert of Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs at 2501 N. Ionia Road *ieen, Maplewood honor roll announced tadkBjta 'Naittiitayof frtynia ini of i£SK' ®>i Bt/amhitll K jrSEfitaiuE iklrtoifa,® r infer rf fe Mi if 'nxjnl iHi iirssjiaW ci iitinttttijlipi !I WanttlMW^ ik ifttavSi"1; xdilii SiiH nil I'®!!* ,1! i i 4th Grade All A’s - Aaron Dempsey, Erica Krolik, Joe Stadel, Loren Wright. B Average - Jared Carpenter, Seleena Carpenter, Ben Carrigan, Troy Duffy, Matt Dunklee, Stacie Goris, Trent Graham, Jeff Granger, Leslie Grant, Levon Hammond, Jonessa Hammonds, Karl Hoover, Zac Jarvie, Jon Kenyon, Melissa Mansfield, Craig McDougal, Craig Rogers, Jamie Root, Melanie Schance, Ben Shepherd, Amber Shill­ ing, Krista Teasdale, Lori Vallance. 5th Grade All A’s - Jessica Dempsey, Katie Krive. B Average - Shelly Arras, Erin Booher, Jeremy Campbell, Holly Carrigan, Emily Cerny, Brad Conroy, Bran­ don Cross, Stephen Doyle, Jennifer Forquer, Lisa Gib­ son, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Jen­ ny Hoisington. Jonathan Kay, Kirsten Klinkhammer, Corey Lamance, Nick Little, Travis Mclntrye, Nick Milligan, Kelly Moore, Cory Pethick, Alisah Pena, Kim Pennington, Mandy Pierce, Malenda Powers, Jamie Rasey, Katrina Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Liz Stanton, Dawn Stine, Jason Thompson, Jim Thornton, Dawn VanderVlucht, Tim Warner, Trevor Wawiemia. 6th Grade All A’s - Devon Durkee, Nettie Emery, Misty Haley. B Average - Katrina Alex­ ander, Tony Avitable, Chris Baker, Stacey Balko, Mandy Beemer, Carrie Blakney, Jon Bowers, Aaron Brandenburg, Charles Brisco, Corey Clouse, Jennifer Collier. Kevin Conkey, Mandi Golovich, Jason Halliwill, Erin Hokanson, David Koch, Krystal Krive, Amy LaDere, Bess Ann Martin, John Nash, Jared Osborne, Amy Parish, Ralph Petrey, Ray Rathbun, Rachel Ritenburgh, Derek Sadler, Brady Simpson, Kristina Spotts, Nicholas Thompson, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Melanie Wendorff, Matt Williams. were judged to have the best lighting display. They will receive one year free membership in the chamber. Honorable mention in the residential division went to Mr. and Mrs. Denny Mingus and to Mrs. Pauline Dies in the “Very Merry” category, and to Marianne Martin, Ruth Ann Wineman and to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Marsh in the “Traditional” category. Hildred Peabody, a Chamber member, received honorable mention in the mer­ chant division, as did Wallace and Jan McCrimmon. ..“All the displays were great,” said Mulvany, chairwomann ofthe event. She said it was “real tough” to make a decision on winners. Careers of the future program is April 23-25 Older teens will explore careers of the future at the Ford Motor Company World Headquarters in Dearborn in a partnership event with the Michigan 4-H Youth Program. Teens from across the state will experience first hand career possibilities in com­ puters, robotic systems development, communica­ tions and video technology. Enrollment is limited. Register by Feb. 15 for this April 23-25 program. Cost is $50 per youth with scholar­ ships available from the Eaton County 4-H Youth Program. Call the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service (543-2310/372-5594) for more information. Vermontville resident wins college degree After the completion of the 1990 spring semester,. Thomas P. Kay of Vermont­ ville has been awarded a diploma from Spring Arbor College. Kay earned a bachelor’s degree in management of human resources. He is a resi­ dent of 7260 W. Kinsee Highway, Vermontville. Spring Arbor College is a private, four-year, Christian liberal arts college located seven miles west of Jackson. The college is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America and is ac­ credited by the North Central Association of Colleges. Dennis Mapes and his sister, Gayle Scantlen, manager, were ready for business in the new floral shop he opened last week at 107 N. Main St. Nashville. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 IT1FIPLE VFILkEY new/ ...a localpaper oftoday! �The Mople Volley News, Noshvtlle. Tuesday, December 24, 1990 — Poge 10 Three slain deputies remembered by Eaton Co. Sheriff by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Individual bronze plaques memorializing three slain deputies were unveiled Mon­ day morning in a ceremony at the Eaton County Sheriffs Department in Charlotte. The three were killed in the line of duty between December 1927 and December 1985. Each plaque bears a likeness of the officer and a brief recap of circumstances surrounding what Eaton County Sheriff Art Kelsey called their “ultimate sacrifice.” Kelsey presided at Monday’s dedication honoring Deputy Cleo A. Platt (killed Dec. 17, 1927), Deputy Dean R. Foster (killed Jan. 1, 1967), and Deputy Donald E. Rice (killed Dec. 10, 1985). Kelsey pointed out the coin­ cidence ofthe dates. Platt died exactly 63 years ago that day, Foster died 24 years ago on New Year’s Day, and the fifth anniversary of Rice’s death fell exactly a week before Monday’s event. Participating in the dedica­ tion along with Kelsey were former Eaton County Sheriff Elwin Smith, the Rev. Mark Beers and Deputy Rice’s widow, Ellen Rice Deverman, and their daughter, Shawn Rice. Smith related circumstances of the two earlier incidents and how they affected some of the individuals involved. “I’m one of few here today who can recall all three of these cases,” noted Smith. Details of the two earlier tragedies "especially stuck in my tnind,” he added. Deputy Cleo A. Platt was 38 years old when he was killed. He had been employed by the sheriffs department for 14 months. On Dec. 16, 1927, he and his wife were walking home at 2 a.m. in downtown Charlotte when they stopped to assist a motorist. Noticing stolen items from a local store in the vehicle, Platt sent his wife home and was subsequently shot in the shoulder and ab­ domen by the suspect while attempting to effect an arrest. Platt was the father of two young children. The murderer and his accomplice were ap­ prehended, convicted of firstdegree murder and sentenced to life at hard labor. Smith told the audience a bit about the convicted killer, James Bugs Moorehouse, who studied electronics in prison and later was sent back to the Eaton Countyjail where he in­ stalled the first radios used by the sheriffs department. He then was returned to Jackson prison and learned dentistry, which he practiced there until his release. His accomplice was killed in an auto accident shortly after he was released from prison, said Smith. Deputy Dean R. Foster was killed at age 24, a month before he would have com­ pleted one year’s service with the department. On Jan. 1, 1967, at 4:58 p.m., Foster responded to a Deputy Donald E. Rice stopped to help a stranded motorist on US-27 and was struck and killed by a drunk hit-and-run driver on Dec. 10, 1985. call of suspicious activity at a Delta Township gas station. He was working on unpaid overtime hours at the time, noted Smith. Upon arriving at the scene, the deputy found an armed robbery in progress and was shot seven times at close range. Foster had just recently been married. The suspects were apprehended in New York, convicted of firstdegree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The most recent Eaton Sheriffs deputy to die in the line of duty was Donald E. Rice, who was killed Dec. 10, 1985, the day after his 35th birthday. At 8:55 p.m. Rice stopped to assist a stranded motorist on US-27 between Charlotte and Potterville, and was struck and killed by a hit-andrun drunk driver. He had been with the department since 1976. “Rice was married and the loving father of two young daughters,” notes the plaque in his memory. Kelsey, who has been Eaton County Sheriff since 1976, remembers that he received a telephone call at home telling him of the accident. In­ vestigating officers arriving at the scene found Rice in serious condition. He was rushed to Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte where he was pronounced dead about 9:50 p.m. Kelsey and a lieutenant had the sad task of notifying Rice’s wife and daughters, Shannon, then 15, and Shawn, 1 2 A police blockade failed to net a suspected vehicle, but two days later Richard Wesley Osborne, 35, of Vermont­ ville, turned himself in to the Eaton County Sheriff Depart­ ment. He had two prior ar- Deputy Dean R. Foster died in the line of duty on Jan. 1, 1967, when he was shot seven times by an armed robber of a Delta Township gas station. rests for operating a vehicle bronze plaques would be more under the influence of liquor, appropriate in the depart­ one in 1976 and one in 1985. ments’s new building. He subsequently was con­ The new plaques are victed of manslaughter in the displayed on a prominent wall Rice case and sentenced to 10 in the lobby of ECSD to 15 years in prison. headquarters. Rice’s widow, Ellen Dever­ Kelsey said the memorials man, who has remarried and were made possible through still lives near Charlotte, said the generosity of ForbesMonday that participating in Cohen Properties, Lansing the memorial ceremony was Mall; Mr. and Mrs. William difficult, “but great,” adding, Hocking; Mr. and Mrs. “It tugs at the heart strings.” Michael Hocking; Mr. and Deverman told Sheriff Mrs. Keith Williams; the Kelsey that she was impressed Eaton County Sheriff’s with the excellent likeness of Department, Fraternal Order her late husband on the of Police, Lodge 120, nonplaque. supervisory unit; and ECSD, Kelsey credits his secretary, FOP, Lodge 141, supervisory Theresa Malcuit, with unit. organizing the drive to get the Jamie Rogers and Aleta permanent plaques made. Mineo helped in the design The deputies earlier had and production of the been commemorated with a memorials. more informal display in the The dedication ceremony lobby, which included was covered by two Lansing photographs of the officers. TV stations, WLNS, Channel Kelsey said Malcuit felt the 6, and WILX, Channel 10. Refreshments were served following the ceremony. Lions win foul-plagued battle with Galesburg Augusta, 77-59 Deputy Cleo A. Platt, the first Eaton County Sheriff' s deputy to make the "ultimate sacrifice," died on Dec. 17, 1927, after being shot by James Bugs Moorehouse in Charlotte. Vermontville Hardware HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be CLOSED Dec. 23rd, 24th & 25th to celebrate Christmas. We will also be CLOSED Dec. 30th & 31st and Jan. 1st for New Year’s and to do year end Inventory. Sorry for any Inconvenience. Extra Note: We will be CLOSED SUNDAYS for the months of January, February and March. Doug and Julie Durkee VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 South Mein Street Vermontville, Michigan Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:306:00 Sat. 8:306; Sun. 11-3 Closed Sundays In Jan., Feb. and March 726-1121 Football season may be of­ ficially over, but its memories linger on. The Maple Valley basket­ ball team emerged victorious from an extremely physical, foul-marred contest at Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday night, 77-59. Both teams had successful football seasons, with the Rams playing in the Class C state championship game at the Silverdome, and it ap­ peared as though football was still in both team’s blood. The teams combined for a total of 75 free throw at­ tempts, with the Lions con­ necting on 26 of 43. Galesburg-Augusta hit only 14 of 32. “I think the players are still trying to make the transition from football to basketball,” Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese said. “This game had absolutely no flow to it. It seemed as though the clock never ran more than 30 seconds before a foul was called.” The Lions came out smok­ ing, turning Ram turnovers into easy transition baskets. Maple Valley led after the first quarter, 21-4. Galesburg-Augusta com­ mitted six first-quarter tur- novers and 11 in the first half. Reese then gave some extra playing time to his bench. Eleven players scored in the game for the Lions. Maple Valley hit 25 of 53 shots from the floor for a 47 percent dip. Senior center Scott Casteele led the Maple Valley scoring attack with 19 points. He add­ ed six rebounds and three assists. Guard Jason Hoefler chip­ ped in 12 points and three steals, while teammate Darrel Stine added 10 points and six boards. Junior forward Mickey Col­ lier came offthe bench to lead the Lions with seven rebounds. The win was the third straight on the road for Maple Valley, which improved to 3-1 overall. The Lions are tied for first in the SMAA with a 2-0 league mark. Reese said he was pleased with his team’s play in the ear­ ly part of the season. “We’re very encouraged to be 3-1 at this point,” he said. “That’s one of the best starts we’ve had in quite a while.” “Hopefully we can execute a little better after the holiday break. We should be a little more organized and play with a little more discipline.” The Lions return to the court Friday, Jan. 4, for their SMAA home opener against Springport. EWING WELL DRILLING , INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Lion matmen split pair of dual meet games The Maple Valley wrestling team split a pair ofdual meets last week. On Tuesday the Lions defeated Lakewwod’s _”B” team, 37-27, for their first victory of the season. Matt Bowen, Jack Cripe, Grant Simpson, and Willis Rugg all recorded pins for the Lions. Tim Schilz, Dan Finkler, Brett Flower and Tom Snyder all won by decision. Thursday the Maple Valley lost an SMAA meet to Bellevue, 54-11. Cripe and Flower each posted pins for the Lions. Maple Valley dropped to 0-2 in the league with the loss. The Lions will be host for the Maple Valley Invitational on Saturday, Jan, 5. (517) 726*0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 Dear Santa Clause, My name is Ben Fox, I am 4 yrs. old. I would like cement mixer, crane, big football, toyboy, tool box, wrecker truck, hot rod trucks, airplane, turtle pizzathrower, jeep, turtle rain coat. Santa Clause I have been good most of the time. Batman. Ben Dear Santa: I have tried to be very good this year. Would you please bring me a puppy for my Dad because he has real little money, and I want to surprise him, and my old grandma some money cus she is poor. My mom a new job so she can be rich. My brother a stuffed panda bear. My other broter a new desk, for me a boy rabbit. I will leave some milk and cookies for you. Thanks, Santa. Your friend, Nick ^2*% »« »•« *#h k LMhej i BfciL^ihk BfiL^ihk ffc c --’’« teg lj IS * JIS Hi iiit 15^1 '"’ irara’fa l|fc ifc.Wplh if ■will IQ lrar K i w0 h tea 1b Dear Santa: I have tried to be very good this year. Would you please bring me a barbie doll and br­ ing my mom a necklace. Brt ing a tool set for my da dad and a ■SAHtAr5o“$ tool set for my brother. I will ill leave l some milk i and cookies for you. Thanks, Santa. Your friend, Jack! Dear Santa: I have tried to be very good this year. Would you please bring me car, boots and a boat and a bike and a bat. Thanks for a sled and a car in my stocking last year. I will leave some milk and cookies for you. Thanks, Santa. Your friend, Joe B* fek^iitte *■ ui intaitli Dear Santa: I have tried to be very good this year. Would you please bring Mom a pair ofboots and some gloves and Cody a soc­ cer ball. A 18 pack of Mt. Dew so he will leave me alone. I will leave some milk and cookies for you. Thanks, Santa. Doug Dear Santa: I have tried to be very good this year. Would you please bring me Baby A Live, pink roller skates, A New Hat for my little sister, A New Bell, For Mrs. Walker A Fur coat and hat and gloves. Make my Dad's hand well again. For my Brother A Batman suit, and my Big sister Jane A New Bike, and For my Mom Ten necklaces and 20 bracelets. I will leave some milk and cookies for you. Thanks, Santa. Your friend, Dawn Dear Santa: I have tried to be very good this year. Would you please bring me a play dough set and a video game and the movie the Jetson’s and 105 BB’s, and help my dad. I will leave some milk and cookies for you. Thanks, Santa. Your friend, Rick Dear Santa Clause, My name is Ashley Fox. I have been a good girl this year. What does your elfves look like? I am 6 yrs. olds. I would like Barbie motor home, doll clothes, Horse, Easy bake oven, broom, Doll you cut her hair, Ballerina doll, make up doll hair changes color. DeLuve unicy­ cle, sound wristband. I realy want all of that stuff. Thank you. Ashley X1K BWllljtltfc be Hans, liftta i8fc ‘till'talt I § I I B kjWKtri jinitcttsu!' Holiday travelers ignore price increases An uncertain economy and higher fuel costs aren’t keep­ ing many state residents home to sip eggnog and munch cookies this holiday season. AAA Michigan reports motorists are shrugging their shoulders over higher gas prices, up about 32 cents a gallon over the same period last year. For example, the 300-mile round-trip between Grand Rapids and Traverse City that cost $13.93 in gasoline last year for an auto averaging 23 miles per gallon now costs $18, up $4.07. Round-trip gas costs bet­ ween Detroit and Chicago, a 568-mile journey, ran motorists $26.37 last year, compared to $34.08 this holi­ day season, an increase of $7.71. “We find that motorists do not change plans for a few dollars,** said Peter Erickson, head of AAA Michgian’s Touring department, which prepares TripTiks and routings. Diane Willard, AAA Travel Agency vice-president, agrees. “While we aren’t seeing the 3 to 5 percent growth in travel we typically see during a holi­ day, there isn’t a decrease either,’’ Willard said. “About the same number ofpeople are expected to get away during the holidays as last year, despite average increases in airline ticket costs ranging between 5 and 15 percent over the last year.” Careful shoppers can still find good airline bargains for winter travel, Willard added, noting that several recent fare promotions offered by car­ riers to spur travel have in­ creased business to some destinations. “Florida, Arizona and California continue to lure thousands of Michigan air travelers this holiday,” she said. Nationally, 23 million travelers are expected to fly between Wednesday, Dec. 19, through Friday, Jan. 4, according to Air Transport Association. On peak travel days, passenger loads could reach 80 percent on flights, and up to 70 percent for the entire period. To ensure a smooth flight Barry Extension Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: Dec. 31 - Office closes at Noon. Jan. 1 - Happy New Year Jan. 7 - Extension Homemakers Rally Day - Expo Center. Jan. 8 - 4-H Veterinary Science Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. Jan. 9 -4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. this holiday season, air travelers should: • Make flight reservations early for the best fares and travel date choices. • Travel on off-peak dates I £ £ £ to avoid congested flights and ■ travel hassles. • Phone for reservations during off-peak hours — at night or the early morning. • Get to the airport two hours before flight departure to allow time for luggae check-in and security screening. • Carry medicine, cash, jewelry and other valuables on board. • Find a ride to the airport B or use public transportation to a void parking problems. For motorists driving to holiday oay destinations, esnaons, AAA Michigan reminds that avoiding alcohol and buckling seat belts saves lives. Last year, 27 people died on Michigan roads on Christmas weekend, the highest total since 1979’s toll of 29. Seven £ victims were killed in alcoholrelated accidents during 1989-90 New Year’s holiday weekend. The official 102-hour B Christmas holiday period begins 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. s 21, and runs through midnight .£ Tuesday, Dec. 25. § I I I National Ads HOUSE $1.00. No Mortgage to worry about, or even a single monthly payment Full price one dollar. Little known program, get the facts. Amazing recorded message reveals details. Call anytime 1-900-990-4949. — Page 11 Dear Santa: I have tried to be very good this year. Would you please bring me a bike and a 3 wheeler, and a race car and a pack of cars. Thanks for guns and a race car and a train set from last year. I will leave some milk and cookies for you. Thanks, Santa. Your friend, Doug KANAWA NANA NANANANANANANANANANA NA NA NANA MH MH NA MV K ■Blank ■ it ’iKMSffilT Dear Santa, I have tried to be very good this year. Would you please bring me a saddle and some tapes and a tv, a football, some weights, and you be happy. Please bring a dog to my grandpa. I will leave some milk and cookies for you. Thanks, Santa. Your friend, Jamie B S £ £ B TRY THESE CROWD-PLEASERS for plenty of holiday cheer. Festive foods add flavor to holiday get-togethers Looking for a few new holiday recipes ELEGANT BERRY TRIFLE to add to your list oftraditional favorites? This elegant dessert will be talked Try y some of these special pp recipes made with the goodness of Smucker’s Simply about long after the holidays are over.... Fruit—spreadable fruit that’s 100% fruit 3 3 oz. packages vanilla pudding and nothing more. and pie filling Dazzle your guests with an impressive 1!4 teaspoons almond extract “Elegant Berry Trifle” that tastes as Vi cup white grape juice wonderful as it looks or add a festive Vi cup Smucker’s Simply Fruit Red touch to your table with colorful “Fruit Raspberry Burst Cookies.” Vi cup Smucker’s Simply Fruit Whether it’s a strawberry-glazed ham Blackberry for your holiday buffet or a golden loaf of 1 loaf (12 oz.) pound cake, cut into orange marmalade bread that’s perfect Vi-inch thick pieces for gift-giving, these recipes are sure to For garnish: become family favorites. 8 crisp almond macaroon cookies, STRAWBERRY GLAZED HAM crushed, or !4 cup toasted slivered Perfect for an informal get-together or almonds; whipped cream the main dish in a holiday feast, this tasty ham serves 8 to 10. Prepare pudding mix according to package directions; cool. Blend in 1 tsp. 1 5-7 lb. fully cooked smoked butt almond extract. Combine remaining 'A or shank-halfham tsp. extract with grape juice; set aside. l’/z cups Smucker’s Simply Fruit Evenly distribute red raspberry spread Strawberry on 'A of pound cake slices; repeat proce­ Vi cup prepared mustard dure with blackberry fruit spread on !4 of V4 cup lemon juice Trim skin from ham. With sharp knife, cake slices. Top each jam-spread cake slice with score fat surface, making uniform diago­ nal cuts about /a-inch deep and Ji-inch plain cake slice to form “sandwiches.” apart. Place ham fat side up on a rack in Cut each “sandwich” into %-inch wide a shallow roasting pan; bake in 325°F. pieces; reserve a few to garnish top oftri­ fle. Sprinkle remaining cake pieces with oven 1 % to 2 Vi hours. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, com­ grape juice mixture. bine fruit spread, mustard and lemon To assemble trifle, spoon 16 of pudding juice; cook over low heat, stirring, until into 6-cup dessert dish or trifle bowl. Alblended. During last 20 minutes of bak- ternate raspberry and blackberry cake ing time, brush ham with about Vi cup pieces in pattern on pudding, using half glaze. glaze. of pieces; repeat procedure. Top with Let ham stand 10 minutes for easier layer of pudding. Chill several hours. slicing. Heat remaining glaze and serve Shortly before serving, sprinkle top of as sauce for the ham. trifle with crushed macaroon or slivered ORANGE MARMALADE BREAD almonds along edge of dish; garnish with Bake at least two—one as a gift, and whipped cream and reserved cake one for yourself! pieces. 3 cups all-purpose flour, stirred be­ fore measuring FRUIT BURST COOKIES 4 teaspoons baking powder Try them in every flavor! 1 teaspoon salt 16 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup margarine or butter 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons cooking oil *6 teaspoon salt V4 cup honey *4 cup sugar 3A cup Simply Fruit Orange Marma­ 2 cups flour lade 1 cup finely chopped nuts 3A cup milk Smucker’s Simply Fruit Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5x Cream margarine and sugar until light 3-inch loafpan. Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. and fluffy. Blend in almond extract. Stir in nuts. Combine eggs, oil, honey, Combine flour, salt; add to mixture and marmalade and milk; blend well. Add to mix well. Shape level tablespoons of flour mixture; stir only until flour is well- dough into balls; roll in nuts. moistened (batter will be lumpy). Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatHirn batter into prepared pan. Bake ten slightly. Indent centers; fill with fruit 65-70 minutes, or until lightly browned spread. Bake at 400°F. for 10-12 minutes and a tester inserted in center comes out or just until lightly browned. Makes 2'A clean. dozen cookies. HL893871 ! I i g i B I 1 I I I §B £ I £ B B I I I I £ K 9k I B M £ I ■I s I I I I £ I I WMMHNANANAMHMHNANAMHMHMHMHNANANAMHNANANANANANW �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 24, 1990 — Page 12 WIC COUPONS 'Where Pleasing "You Pleases Us” 160 S. 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